ROSTAND Jean (1894-1977)

ROSTAND Jean (1894-1977)

- New thoughts from a biologist. Paris, Stock, 1947In-12, paperback (used copy).original edition.copy by Boris Vian: "Pour Boris très amicalement Jean Rostand". Jean Rostand, biologist, writer, moralist, was Vian's neighbour and friend in Ville d'Avray. He introduced Boris Vian to Gallimard and proposed Vian's first works to Queneau.
- The origins of experimental biology and the abbot Spallanzani. Paris, Fasquelle, 1951In-12, paperback, original edition. One of the first 60 numbered copies on esparto moss.autograph: "For Boris Vian whose curiosity extends to the origins of experimental biology as a cordial souvenir".
- Can man be modified? Paris, Gallimard, 1956In-12, paperback.original edition.autograph signed: "Pour Boris Vian, très cordialement Jean Rostand".
- Les grands courants de la biologie. Paris, Gallimard, 1951In-8, paperback.signed autograph mail from Jean Rostand to Boris Vian.
Attached are 2 autograph letters signed from Jean Rostand to Alain Vian.