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Roger CAILLOIS

Roger CAILLOIS

Born3 mars 1913
Died21 décembre 1978
LanguageFrench
NationalityFrance
Traduit de l'espagnol en français
Académicien français
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CAILLOIS, Roger
  1. Le fleuve Alphée
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Le fleuve Alphée

    Gallimard|Paris 1978|15 x 21.8 cm|Broché

    First edition, one of the numbered copies on vélin d'archers, the only large paper issue.

    First endpaper, half-title and title pages slightly shadowed, with a few pencil annotations and reading marks in the margins of some leaves.

    Rare and pleasing copy.

    €500
  2. L'Aleph
    Jorge Luis BORGES, Roger CAILLOIS (Trad.)

    L'Aleph[The Aleph]

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|12.5 x 19.7 cm|Broché

    First French edition, translation by Roger Caillois and René L.F. Durand, one of 33 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe paper issue.

    Rare and very fine copy.

    €2,800
  3. Fenosa
    Apel·les Fenosa i Florensa, dit FENOSA, Roger CAILLOIS

    Fenosa

    Fernand Mourlot|Paris 1972|45 x 32.50 cm|en feuilles sous étui
    First edition printed in 140 numbered copies on Arches vellum.
    Work illustrated with 20 original lithographs by Apel·les Fenosa.
    At the beginning of the work, manuscript signatures, in pencil, by Roger Caillois & Apel·les Fenosa.
    Some light foxing stains on the first cover of the slipcase, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €500
  4. Esthétique généralisée
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Esthétique généralisée

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|21.50 x 27.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on wove paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy.
    €400
  5. La N.R.F. N°102 du 1er Juin 1961
    Octavio PAZ, Maurice BLANCHOT

    La N.R.F. N°102 du 1er Juin 1961

    Nrf|Paris 1961|14.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the few numbered copies on pure laid paper.
    Contributions by Octavio Paz "Courant alternatif", Maurice Blanchot "Rêver, écrire", Roger Caillois "Pilate", Norge "Les quatre vérités", Jean Dutourd "Du journal en général"...
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  6. Panorama des Idées contemporaines
    Gaëtan PICON, René BERTELÉ

    Panorama des Idées contemporaines

    Grasset|Paris 1938|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of these selected texts presented under the direction of Gaëtan Picon, one of 36 numbered copies on pure thread paper, ours one of 6 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Gaëtan Picon to René Bertelé: "Pour René Bertelé ce triomphe de notre commune persévérance et en souvenir d'affectueuse amitié." ["For René Bertelé this triumph of our common perseverance and in memory of affectionate friendship."]
    €150
  7. Rencontres
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Rencontres

    P.U.F.|Paris 1978|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Inscribed by Roger Caillois to his friend René Etiemble: "... avec l'estime et la réelle amitié de votre acolyte." ["... with the esteem and real friendship of your acolyte."]
    €150
  8. Ponce Pilate
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Ponce Pilate

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy.
    Inscribed by Roger Caillois to his friend René Etiemble: "Pour Etiemble avec la fidèle amitié de Roger Caillois" ["For Etiemble with the faithful friendship of Roger Caillois"]
    €200
  9. Lettre autographe signée adressée à Arnost Budik
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Lettre autographe signée adressée à Arnost Budik

    Paris 25 juin 1972|21 x 27 cm|une page sur un feuillet, enveloppe jointe
    Autograph letter signed by Roger Caillois addressed to Arnost Budik; one page written in black ink on a sheet of tissue paper. Envelope included.
    Some punch holes in the margin of the letter and envelope, not affecting the text, as well as some folds inherent to the folding of the missive.
    Roger Caillois thanks the Czech writer for the "issues of Gravida that [he] was kind enough to send [him]". Arnost Budik was indeed part of the editorial committee of this Belgian surrealist magazine and seems to have solicited a contribution from Caillois: "Please find enclosed a text that I have just completed." Caillois was alongside...
    €200
  10. Lettre autographe signée adressée à Dominique Aury
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Lettre autographe signée adressée à Dominique Aury

    Paris Mardi 27 [février 1968]|13.50 x 20.90 cm|une page sur un feuillet
    Autograph letter signed by Roger Caillois addressed to Dominique Aury; one page on a leaf written in blue ballpoint pen.
    Interesting letter concerning the article "Mémoire interlope" which would appear in issue 185 of the sixteenth year (May 1968) of the Nouvelle Revue Française. At this time, Marcel Arland and Jean Paulhan were both directors of the review which they had revived from its ashes in 1953. Roger Caillois's correspondent, Dominique Aury (also known under the pseudonym Pauline Réage) sat on the Reading Committee of the famous Revue.
    This letter concerns a "note" that Roger Caillois asks Dominique Aury not to publish: "Pour la...
    €250
  11. Poétique de Saint-John Perse
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Poétique de Saint-John Perse

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 51 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  12. Obliques précédé de Images, images...
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Obliques précédé de Images, images...

    Stock|Paris 1975|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    Collective first edition.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Roger Caillois to Alice Raillard.
    €60
  13. La communion des forts
    Roger CAILLOIS

    La communion des forts

    Les éditions du sagittaire|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 310 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
    €150
  14. Art poétique
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Art poétique

    Gallimard|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine very lightly sunned, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €150
  15. Espace américain
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Espace américain

    Paul Morihien|Paris 1948|21.50 x 27.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Light worming to joints and foot of boards.
    €60
  16. Ponce Pilate
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Ponce Pilate

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €400
  17. Esthétique généralisée
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Esthétique généralisée

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|21.50 x 27 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    First free endpaper slightly and faded all over.
    A very good copy.
    €400
  18. Circonstancielles 1940-1945
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Circonstancielles 1940-1945

    Gallimard|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, review copy.
    Signed autograph of Roger Caillois in his May Professor Georges Blin: "... this add Sisyphus ..."
    Yellowed paper, back slightly insolated.
    €60
  19. Les impostures de la poésie
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Les impostures de la poésie

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, review copy.
    Signed autograph of Roger Caillois to his friend Professor Georges Blin: "... in which I believe all the qualities this book condemns defects ..."
    Back slightly and marginally insolated boards.
    €100
  20. Puissances du roman
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Puissances du roman

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1942|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Original Ediiton on current paper.
    autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Roger Caillois Pierre Leiris.
    Two small tears stuck back in the top and bottom of the back.
    €150
  21. Les impostures de la poésie
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Les impostures de la poésie

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 14 numbered copies on pur fil, tirage de tête.
    A good copy.
    €750
  22. Circonstancielles 1940-1945
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Circonstancielles 1940-1945

    Gallimard|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    Covers and spine lightly and marginally sunned as usual, not serious, internally good.
    Rare.
    €600
  23. Le rocher de Sisyphe
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Le rocher de Sisyphe

    Gallimard|Paris 1946|11.50 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A rare and very good copy.
    €1,000
  24. Bellone ou la pente de la guerre
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Bellone ou la pente de la guerre

    La Renaissance du livre|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1963|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Edition first in part on ordinary paper.
    A good copy.
    €30
  25. Vocabulaire esthétique
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Vocabulaire esthétique

    Fontaine|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vélin supérieur, tirage de tête.
    A handsome autograph inscription from Roger Caillois to Georges Hugnet : "... ce vocabulaire esthétique où je fais pénitence..."
    A good copy.
    €800
  26. "Je crois qu'entre nous les sujets de conversation ne manqueront pas"
    Roger CAILLOIS

    "Je crois qu'entre nous les sujets de conversation ne manqueront pas"Signed autograph letter addressed to Thierry Maulnier

    s. n.|Paris 7 Novembre 1970|21 x 27 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter dated and signed, one page by Roger Caillois addressed to Thierry Maulnier (19 lines in black ink on a leaf) from his Parisian residence.
    Central folds inherent to postal folding.
    Roger Caillois expresses his joy at meeting Thierry Maulnier soon according to his arrangements: "Je vous dois la visite traditionnelle... Je crois qu'entre nous les sujets de conversation ne manqueront pas... Aussi sentez-vous tout à fait libre d'agir à votre guise... Un simple coup de téléphone suffira éventuellement pour me fixer rendez-vous." (I owe you the traditional visit... I believe that between us subjects of conversation will not be lacking... So feel...
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  29. Obliques précédé de Images, images...
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Obliques précédé de Images, images...

    Stock|Paris 1975|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    Collective first edition.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Roger Caillois to Alain Bosquet: "... these obliques that I would like closer to the acute than the obtuse ..."
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  31. Ponce Pilate
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Ponce Pilate

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|12 x 19 cm|broché
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  32. La communion des forts. Etudes sociologiques
    Roger CAILLOIS

    La communion des forts. Etudes sociologiques

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies service.
    Autograph dedication signed by Roger Caillois to Gaston de Pawlowski.
    The pages of the first notebook having undergone in their internal margins a fading of the orange cover.
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  33. Poétique de Saint-John Perse
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Poétique de Saint-John Perse

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|12 x 19 cm|broché
    New edition partly original because revised and corrected.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Roger Caillois to Stéphane Dubout.
    Insolated back, handwritten annotation, probably from the dedicatee, at the foot of the finished page to print.
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  34. L'incertitude qui vient des rêves
    Roger CAILLOIS

    L'incertitude qui vient des rêves

    Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Autograph signed by Roger Caillois to Mag Chevret.
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  35. Brouillon pour une confidence
    Roger CAILLOIS, André GOEZU

    Brouillon pour une confidence

    Editions Michel de Romilly|Paris 1979|23.50 x 30.50 cm|en feuilles sous étui
    first edition illustrated with an original lithograph by André Goezu which he signed and numbered , one of the 200 copies numbered on Arches paper vellum, single print.
    Backs and boards slightly and marginally discolored without gravity and as usually, otherwise pleasant copy.
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  36. Cases d'un échiquier
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Cases d'un échiquier

    Gallimard|Paris 1970|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    first edition, one of the review copies service.
    Autographed by Roger Caillois to Pierre Dumayet.
    Stained back, a small spot on the first board.
    Sold
  37. Jeux et sports
    COLLECTIF, Roger CAILLOIS

    Jeux et sports

    Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1967|10.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
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  38. Malversations
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Malversations

    André de Rache|Paris 1975|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
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  39. Description du marxisme
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Description du marxisme

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition of which he was not drawn large paper, review copy.
    Signed autograph of Roger Caillois Gabriel Marcel.
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  41. Pierres
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Pierres

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
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  42. Procès intellectuel de l'art (exposé des motifs)
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Procès intellectuel de l'art (exposé des motifs)

    Les cahiers du sud|Marseille 1935|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    first edition on the current paper.
    Precious autograph signed by Roger Caillois to Valentine Hugo "... who fixed the dreams as the ink is spreading gold dust ..."
    Back slightly and marginally insolated boards.
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  43. L'écritures des pierres
    Roger CAILLOIS

    L'écritures des pierres

    Albert Skira|Genève [Geneva] 1970|16.50 x 22 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
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  44. Approches de l'imaginaire
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Approches de l'imaginaire

    Gallimard|Paris 1974|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    Edition volume and for which n "has not drawn large paper, review copy.
    Signed autograph of Roger Caillois Professor Georges Blin: "... asking his forgiveness for these teenage pages - with the same admiration for the rigor of his thinking and his writing ..."
    Nice copy.
    Sold
  45. Images, images...
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Images, images...

    José Corti|Paris 1966|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on the current paper.
    Signed autograph of Roger Caillois Professor Georges Blin.
    A small spot on the first flat, nice interior state.
    Sold
  46. Le rocher de Sisyphe
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Le rocher de Sisyphe

    Gallimard|Paris 1946|10.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, review copy.
    Signed autograph of Roger Caillois Professor Georges Blin.
    Back slightly discolored.
    Sold
  47. Pierres
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Pierres

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|18.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, review copy.
    Signed autograph of Roger Caillois to his friend Professor Georges Blin "in French prose ... exercise ..."
    Tiny marginal minor bites on the boards.
    Sold
  48. L'écritures des pierres
    Roger CAILLOIS

    L'écritures des pierres

    Albert Skira|Paris 1970|16.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    first edition on the current paper.
    Signed autograph of Roger Caillois to his friend Professor Georges Blin: "... that tastes duration and perfection ..."
    Iconography.
    Back slightly and marginally insolated boards.
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  49. Ponce Pilate
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Ponce Pilate

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, review copy.
    Signed autograph of Roger Caillois to his friend Professor Georges Blin.
    Back slightly insolated with a small clear wetting.
    Sold
  50. Esthétique généralisée
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Esthétique généralisée

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|20.50 x 26.50 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    A marginal dampstain to lower cover, otherwise a good copy.
    Sold
  51. Pierres réfléchies
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Pierres réfléchies

    Gallimard|Paris 1975|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, review copy.
    Signed autograph of Roger Caillois Professor Georges Blin: "... with an admiration that can not be denied ..."
    Nice copy.
    Sold
  54. Approches de la poésie
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Approches de la poésie

    Gallimard|Paris 1978|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    Edition of wich no leading copies exists, review copy.
    autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Roger Caillois the immortal Jean Bernard.
    Nice copy.
    Sold
  55. Les impostures de la poésie
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Les impostures de la poésie

    Lettres françaises|Buenos Aires 1944|11.50 x 18 cm|broché

    First edition.
    Autograph inscription from Roger Caillois to a couple of friends : "... ces très vaines élucubrations..."
    A good copy.

    Sold
  57. Ponce Pilate
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Ponce Pilate

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Sold
  59. Espace américain
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Espace américain

    Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1983|12.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
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  60. Randonnées
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Randonnées

    Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1986|12.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    The definitive edition printed on vergé teinté.
    A good copy.
    Sold
  61. La dissymétrie
    Roger CAILLOIS

    La dissymétrie

    Gallimard|Paris 1973|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Sold
  62. Méduse & Cie
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Méduse & Cie

    Gallimard|Paris 1960|14 x 21 cm|broché
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  70. La mante religieuse
    Roger CAILLOIS

    La mante religieuse

    Les Amis des Livres|Paris 1937|19 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition of 300 numbered copies on alfa paper.
    A very good and rare copy.
    Sold
  71. Ponce Pilate
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Ponce Pilate

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Sold
  72. Jeux et sports
    COLLECTIF, Roger CAILLOIS

    Jeux et sports

    Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1967|10.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
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  73. Patagonie
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Patagonie

    Editions de l'Aigle|Buenos Aires 1942|23.50 x 30 cm|broché
    Sold
  74. Patagonie
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Patagonie

    Editions de l'Aigle|Buenos Aires 1942|24 x 29.50 cm|broché
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