Jules VERNE

Les Frères Kip

Hetzel, Paris s.d. [1902-1904], Grd. in-8 (18,5x28cm), 459pp., relié.

First illustrated in-8 edition of 59 drawings by George Roux.
Carton editor Hetzel golden globe, signed Blancheland plate, connected by Souze, back to the lighthouse, second board type Engel "h" according to Jauzac.
Some very slight lack of gilding on the globe of the first board. Cardboard [...]

600 €

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First edition, Signed book

Francis AMBRIERE

Page manuscrite signée de Francis Ambrière dans le livre d'or de Madame O'Heguerly

s.l. 19 mai 1989, 16,6x21,5cm, une page sur une feuille.

Handwritten page signed by Francis Ambrière in the guest book of Mrs. O'Heguerly, written in blue ink.
Signature and date at the bottom of the page.

Francis Aulmière writes that he feels "small" by writing in this book where "so many great men" have written. He [...]

60 €

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Pierre BENOIT, (Nadia CHARLANE)

Lettre autographe signée de Pierre Benoit à Nadia Charlane

Paris décembre 1940, 11x14,4cm, une page sur une feuille.

Signed autograph letter from Pierre Benoit to Nadia Charlane, written in black ink.
This mail is a "little blue" paper provided by the post office that allowed mailings by pneumatic tubes in Paris, these couriers were then delivered by couriers.
Parisian address of Nadia [...]

80 €

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Lucien GUITRY, (Nadia CHARLANE)

Carte postale autographe signée de Lucien Guitry à Nadia Koudrine (dit Charlane)

Bruxelles 3 novembre 1922, 9x14cm, une carte postale.

Signed autograph postcard of Lucien Guitry to Nadia Koudrine (known as Charlane), written in black ink. Photo of Edward VI's portrait of the Brussels Museum on the back.
Lucien Guitry's signature at the bottom of the letter.

Lucien Guitry sends this letter to the [...]

80 €

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Jean DUTOURD, (Jean RIMEIZE)

Lettre autographe signée de Jean Dutourd à Jean Rimeize

Paris 22 juin 1979, 13,5x21cm, 2 pages sur une feuille.

Signed autograph letter of Jean Dutourd to Jean Rimeize, written in black ink, envelope attached.
Date at the top of the letter and signature of Jean Dutourd at the bottom of the letter, Paris address of Jean Dutourd on the envelope.
Fold trace of the letter caused by [...]

60 €

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First edition, Signed book

Robert AMADOU

Lettre autographe signée de Robert Amadou à Mme Charmer-Leroy

Paris 19 mai 1973, 21x29,7cm, une page sur une feuille.

Autograph letter signed by Robert Amadou to Mrs. Charmer-Leroy, written in blue ink.
Address of Robert Amadou at the top left stamp, dâte at the beginning of the letter, address of the recipient on the back of the letter.
Traces of creases caused by mailing.

The [...]

100 €

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Jules VERNE

Aventures de 3 Russes et de 3 Anglais dans l'Afrique Australe

Hetzel, Paris 1910, Grd. in-8 (18x27,2cm), 202pp., relié.

New edition, the first illustrated dating from 1872. 53 in-text illustrations by Ferat and 3 chromolithography in color inset. Second edition of the cartonnage "With acanthus leaves".
Publisher cardboard says "Acanthus leaves" red macaron. Beautiful first plate with discoloration points in the [...]

600 €

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First edition

Emile ZOLA

Madame Sourdis

Eugène Fasquelle, Paris 1929, In-12 (14x20,4cm), 265pp., relié.

Partly first edition of this posthumous collection of short stories. One of 115 numbered copies on Holland paper paper.
The collection contains 8 stories: Madame Sourdis, The attack of the mill, A victim of advertising, Circular travel, A prank or bohemian resort, How we get married, Three [...]

650 €

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