Edition on common paper with the proper colophon of June 4, 1957, 18th edition of false statement. Signed autograph of Louis-Ferdinand Celine Renee: "... honor and remember a very nice evening ..."
First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête. Half black morocco over marbled paper boards by Goy & Vilaine, spine in six compartments, gilt date to foot of spine, endpapers and pastedowns of paper black, covers and spine preserved. A very good copy with a nice binding.
Gallimard|Paris 1957|13.50 x 20 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, one of 850 numbered copies on vélin labeur. Publisher's paper boards with an original design by Paul Bonet. A fine copy retaining his rhdoid plastic jacket and his soft slipcase.
First edition, one of 200 advance (service de presse) copies with the notice "service de presse" printed on the back and without the publisher’s catalogue at end, the first copies issued, preceding even the large paper ones. Handsome autograph inscription signed by Louis-Ferdinand Céline to Gonzague Truc. Rare and good copy.
First edition on ordinary paper. Cover and spine skillfully repaired. Autograph inscription signed by Louis-Ferdinand Céline : "A Gonzague Truc qui me déteste...[To Gonzague Truc, who hates me…]"
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1936|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy, there were only 20 pur fil paper large paper copies. Small angular lacks to head of final leaves, ex-dono in biro on top of title page.
First edition on ordinary paper with all the characteristics of the first printing. Half black morocco by Goy & Vilaine, spine in six compartments, gilt date to foot of spine, a few small spots, spine sunned with small lacks (retained), top edge gilt. A rare copy, nicely bound.
First edition, review copy. Signed autograph of Louis-Ferdinand Celine Michel Mohrt: "... And congratulations ..." Back slightly yellowed minor, a head fold trace of the first flat, complete copy of his prayer to insert in poor condition.
A reprint from 1932 published under the address in the rue de L'Abbé-de-l'Epée, light green publisher’s catalogue at end, fictional mention of the 38th edition. Lacks (filled in) to spine and lower cover. Half black morocco over marbled paper boards by Goy & Vilaine, spine in six compartments, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt. Autograph inscription signed by Louis-Ferdinand Céline to Fany Abel. A nicely bound copy.
First edition, one of 790 numbered copies on alfa paper. Half black morocco-like shagreen over marbled paper boards by Semet & Plumelle, spine in five compartments, gilt date to foot of spine, marbled and moiré-effect endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt. Provenance : from the library of Henri Thuile with his ex libris on pastedown. A very good copy nicely bound.
First re-printing, from December 1932, from the press at La Grande Imprimerie de Troyes, light green publisher’s catalogue at end, fantastically stated 71st edition Stamp to lower cover, which may have indicated a service de presse (advance) copy Inscribed by Louis-Ferdinand Céline to Serge Pain A very good copy.
Gallimard|Paris 1952|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, one of 1050 numbered copies on alfa Navarre. Publisher's paper boards with an original design by Paul Bonet. Some small lacks of coulours to the spine, a very good copy.
Gallimard|Paris 1957|14 x 20.50 cm|relié sous étui
First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on Hollande van Gelder vellum paper, the tirage de tête.
Black morocco by Semet et Plumelle, spine with red morocco listels and green and brown morocco onlays, date at foot of spine, covers with geometric design of red listels and green, brown and grey morocco onlays, pastedowns with black morocco frame, endpapers and pastedowns of red suede, all edges gilt, covers and spine preserved, slipcase edged with black morocco and lined with ochre velour. One leaf of the manuscript bound in at front, following the cover. Provenance : library of R. & B. L. with ex libris. A remarkable copy in a perfectly matched, masterful m
Gallimard|Paris 1952|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, one of 1050 numbered copies on alfa Navarre. Publisher's paper boards with an original design by Paul Bonet. Foot of last pages slightly faded, not touching text.
Gallimard|Paris 1954|13.50 x 20 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on vellum toil. Cartonnage of the editor made from the original model of Paul Bonet. Very nice complete copy of his rhodoïd.