COCTEAU Jean L.A.S. "Jean", Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat 22 February 1951, to Marc ALLÉGRET; ¾ page in-4. A moving letter written at the time of André GIDE's death to the man who was his companion[19 February]. "My dearest Marc, I think of you with all my heart. It is a long wave that falls back and disperses the scum. A great richness that seems to be getting lost and that will never stop increasing in your heart. For me, Gide's teasing leaves only fond memories and the image of my youth, its faults and dreams. And of you and your friendship"...