MOLLOY (1951), MALONE MEURT (1951), and L'INNOMMABLE (1953); [extremely scarce set of the deluxe limited first editions]

(Paris): Editions de Minuit, (1951-1953). First edition of each, in the original French. A set of limited deluxe copies printed on finer paper before the regular copies in the first edition. The three novels in his trilogy later published in English as MOLLOY (1955), MALONE DIES (1956), and THE UNNAMABLE (1958). Each is 12mo white paperwraps printed in blue and black on front and spine with "Edition originale" on rear cover of first and last volumes, and "Velin Superieur" on rear cover of second one. MOLLOY is number 30 of 50 copies on Albelio superior velin paper; MALONE MUERT is number 15 of 47 copies on Ghaldwill velin paper (after 3 copies on Madagascar velin); and L'INNOMMABLE is number 30 of 50 copies on superior velin. [Federman & Fletcher 257, 258, 260]. Each volume is in near fine to fine condition with only the barest wear. A difficult set to assemble, especially in the original bindings and this nice condition.