Charles DE GAULLE

Mémoires de guerre [War Memories]


Plon | Paris 1954-1959 | 15.5 x 24.5 cm | original wrappers in custom chemise and slipcase
First edition, one of 69 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the irage de tête.
Handsome autograph inscription dated and signed by Charles De Gaulle to Baron Elie de Rothschild «en souvenir de notre grande épreuve» on the first volume, handwritten signature of the General on the third volume.
Small tears, not serious, to foots of spine in the margin.
Handsome copy of the irage de tête, with edges preserved, with three chemises and slipcases by P. Goy and C. Vilaine.

Original photograph inscribed by Charles De Gaulle to Émilien Amaury

No publisher | no place | 18 June 1956 | 19 x 26 cm | single framed sheet
An original photograph showing Charles de Gaulle with, beside him, the patron of the press and founder of Parisien libéré, Émilien Amaury.
Handsome dated autograph inscription from 18 June 1956 and signed by Charles de Gaulle to Émilien Amaury.
Émilien Amaury (1909-1977) led from 1941 the «groupe de la rue de Lille», an underground cell hidden in the offices of the Office de publicité générale, which aimed to combat propaganda and the occupation. Amaury, thanks to his good official position, placed his presses at the service of various Resistance movements at a time of paper rationing. The group worked to spread the clandestine Resistance press, of whatever stripe: Résistance, L'Humanité, Courrier du Témoignage chrétien, etc. It was also he who printed fake documents for the Resistance, and above all the messages of Général de Gaulle.
This photograph is mentioned by Guy Vadepied in his biography of Émilien Amaury: «On the 29 September 1954, Amaury's press announced the publication of Mémoires de Guerre [Memories of the War] by the Général. Two days later, Émilien was received by de Gaulle at la Boisserie, accompanied, in great secrecy, by his friend André Régnier...A photo was taken on this occasion. The photo of Émilien Amaury, near the great man in the gardens of the property was reproduced full-page on the front page of Carrefour before being handed out to a few chosen friends. An exceptional favor?» (Émilien Amaury. La Véritable Histoire d'un patron de presse du XXème siècle, le Cherche Midi, 2009).
When Amaury died in January 1977 le Parisien reproduced on its cover the signed photo we are now offering for sale, with the following caption: «This was his favorite photo. Taken at la Boisserie, beside General de Gaulle during his 'time in the wilderness' which was, without doubt, the most difficult period of the Liberator of France's life, and, by the same token, the most lonely. In Amaury's eyes it showed that quality he appreciated above all others: loyalty. A loyalty that did not require blindness, nor renunciation of the principles of honor, freedom or respect for the people he had regarded with enthusiasm since his early youth – he is beside another Frenchman who put his stamp on his time: Marc Sengier – but an unremitting loyalty. Like General de Gaulle, and in his image, Amaury was a man for stormy times.»

First edition, one of the numbered copies on Alfa paper cellunaf reserved for the elders of Free France.
Autograph dedication dated and signed by Charles De Gaulle to André Bord: "... in memory of our fight ..." on the first volume, handwritten signatures of General de Gaulle on the second volume.
Back slightly insolated, small spots in the foot of the first boardes of the first and third volumes, pleasant interior state.

first edition on ordinary paper, mentions of one thousand for each copy.
Binders in full red shagreen, back with three nerves struck in their centers with a cross of gilded Lorraine, golden initials in tails, guards and plies of gray paper, blankets, backs and jackets preserved, heads gilded.
Autographed and signed autograph of Charles De Gaulle to the Duplay squadron chief: "... in memory of our fight ..." on the first volume, handwritten signatures of General de Gaulle on the following.
Pleasant copy enriched with a beautiful autograph signed by General De Gaulle in a Gaulish binding.

DE GAULLE Charles. Mémoires de guerre [The Complet War Memoirs]
Plon, Paris 1954-1959, 14,5 x 23 cm, 3 volumes, original wrappers
First edition, a numbered copy on alfa paper numbered for each copy, these copies reserved for former Free French and members of veterans’ and Resistance associations from the War.
Autograph inscription signed and dated by Charles De Gaulle to Claude Bénédick, former Secretary general of the Comédie Française, to first volume, manuscript signature of De Gaulle to subsequent volumes.
A few light fold-marks to margins of some covers, spine slightly discolored.
A good copy with a moving autograph inscription signed to a figure in the French theatre, proof of a lasting interest of the General’s, who created the first Ministry of Cultural Affairs, which he put under the care of André Malraux.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, the tirage de tête.
Written at Colombey after his resignation, these Memoirs of hope cover de Gaulle's time as President. They were interrupted by the author's sudden death on the 9th November 1970.
In like-new condition.

First edition, a numbered copy on alfa paper.
Autograph inscription dated 23/02/1955 and signed by Charles De Gaulle ": ... en souvenir après les grandes épreuves...[In remembrance of our great trials…]" in the first volume.
Spines uniformly sunned, a little occasional spotting and scratches to covers.
A good copy with a handsome autograph inscription from General De Gaulle.

first edition.
Binders bradel to the editor in full navy skyvertex back smooth, a small hitch in a headdress, complete copies of their rhodoïds.
Precious autograph dated October 8, 1970 and signed by Charles De Gaulle to Pierre Lasey on the first volume.
Beautiful copy enriched autograph dedication of the author an autograph signed by General De Gaulle, written a few days before his death on November 9, 1970.
Autographs shipments of this text are very rare.

Edition illustrated with original compositions of Valentin Le Campion, one of 965 numbered copies on paper of the Marais, one draw after 20 Auvergne.
Handwritten signature of Charles de Gaulle led a guard.
Illustrated book headbands and cul-de-lamp Valentin Le Campion.
joint rubbed the shirt, faded back.
Nice copy.

Edition, one of the numbered copies on Alfa paper for each copy.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Charles De Gaulle to Jean-Bernard Badaire ... in memory of the great trials ... "on the first volume.
Pale clear wetting at the feet of the back of three volumes, a slight hitch minor head back in the second volume.

New edition.
Binders bradel to the full navy blue skyvertex aditeur, smooth back, complete copies of their rhodoïds.
autograph dedication of the author autograph dated April 14, 1970 and signed by the general Charles De Gaulle resistant Alexandre Parodi on the first volume.
Pleasant beautifully drawn copy.

first edition.
Binders bradel to the editor in full navy blue skyvertex, smooth back, complete copies of their rhodoïds.
Precious autograph dated October 8, 1970 and signed by the general Charles De Gaulle resistant Alexandre Parodi on the first volume.

Alexandre Parodi was one of the most important unifying members of the Resistance. Constituting in 1942 under the aegis of Jean Moulin the Committee of Experts, future General Study Committee, he became in 1943, responsible for the illegal Commission of the Press and Information and was appointed by General de Gaulle, Delegate General of the French Committee of National Liberation (CFLN) following Jean Moulin. He becomes the leader of the illegal administration, coordinates the action of resistance organizations and prepares measures to facilitate the return to republican legality and avoid US tutelage.
Raised to the rank of Minister of liberated territories in 1944, he coordinates the Parisian insurrection and presides at the Hotel Matignon, the first interim council secretaries general. On August 26, it scrolls along with the General on the Champs-Elysées, appoints the Companion of the Liberation, and then became one of the main players in the new government. Successively Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations advisory and NATO then vice president of the Council of State Alexander Parodi remains one of the most respected political figures of his time.
Its key role in the Resistance and Liberation was honored in 1966 in the movie Is Paris Burning? René Clément.

Beautiful copy enriched autograph dedication of the author signed an autograph of General De Gaulle, written a few days before his death on November 9, 1970, to one of his closest companions struggle.
Autographs shipments on this text are very rare.

Edition, one of the numbered copies on Alfa paper for each copy.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Charles De Gaulle to Jean-Bernard Badaire ... in memory of the great trials ... "on the first volume.
Pale clear wetting at the feet of the back of three volumes, a slight hitch minor head back in the second volume.

First edition, one of 29 numbered copies on our fil paper, tirage de tête.
Restored tear to foot of spine.
An attractive copy with full margins.

First edition, one of 425 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête after 69 on Hollande.
With: an autograph note signed by Général de Gaulle in facsimile.
Covers and spine sunned at edges, not heavily; internally good.