[Paris], Bordas, 1949. The first French edition of A Streetcar Named Desire, adapted, illustrated and introduced by Jean Cocteau; translated by Paule de Beaumont. Of a total edition of 900 copies, this is No. 16 of 100 numbered copies on velin "a la forme pur chiffon BKF Rives." This copy is signed by Cocteau, who provides a three-page introduction and four full-page black and white lithographs as well as the cover design. Additionally inscribed by the translator and by Arletty, the actress who played Blanche in the French production. Spine-faded, hinges cracked between gatherings; a very good copy in French wrappers. [#018572] SOLD