La Chapelle Saint Pierre Villefranche sur Mer with Two Drawings Signed Twice

La Chapelle Saint Pierre Villefranche sur Mer, Editions du Rocher, Monaco, 1957. 775 copies printed. On the title page Cocteau drew two sketches with inscription and date. To the right of his last name near the right margin, Cocteau has sketched half of Orpheus's face. Below the full title, Cocteau inscribed, signed with date and drew a second smaller sketch which included a second signature. "With fond memories to Luis Calvo and to A.B.C, Jean Cocteau 1960." A second signature and small vertical sketch appear to the right. Nineteen separate pages, printed drawings and photographs throughout in gray tones.
Condition: Paper cover shows age especially at the spine, light soiling along right edge, decorative cover shows small break at spine.

The soft cover book tells the story of Cocteau restoring the Chapel of Saint Peter including many reproductions of the artwork as well as Cocteau engaged in the refurbishing effort. The ancient Romanesque chapel dedicated to Saint Peter, patron saint of fishermen, was restored and decorated by Cocteau. .