Jean DUTOURD

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy complete with its photographic dust jacket.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Joseph Breitbach: "... ces petites plaisanteries qui étaient toutes écrites ce qui est une manière agréable de faire un livre... Avec les pensées fidèles et affectueuses de Jean Dutourd." ("...these little pleasantries that were all written which is a pleasant way to make a book... With the faithful and affectionate thoughts of Jean Dutourd.")

First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pur fil for each volume.
Handsome set to which we add the third volume on ordinary paper and without inscription.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Joseph Breitbach on each volume: "... ces petites idées plus ou moins philosophiques." (... these little more or less philosophical ideas.) on the first volume; "... en attendant le tome III avec l'amitié de Jean Dutourd..." (... awaiting volume III with the friendship of Jean Dutourd...) on the second volume.
Manuscript notes by the dedicatee, in pencil, on the last pages of the first two volumes.

First edition, one of 85 numbered copies on pur fil paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Joseph Breitbach: "... ces petites histoires du temps que j'étais maigre..."

First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Joseph Breitbach enhanced with an original drawing representing a dog's head: "A Joseph Breitbach cette autobiographie avec mon amitié" (To Joseph Breitbach this autobiography with my friendship).

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Guérimand coloured vellum, the only deluxe copies after 15 on Holland paper.
Spine and boards very slightly and marginally lightened, handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Joseph Breitbach: "... cette histoire où on joue à cache-cache avec les personnages, amicalement Dutourd..." ("...this story where we play hide-and-seek with the characters, with friendship Dutourd...")

First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on laid paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Joseph Breitbach: "... avec les compliments de Schnorr, Tronche, Baba et Jean Dutourd." ("...with compliments from Schnorr, Tronche, Baba and Jean Dutourd.")
Manuscript notes by the recipient, in pencil, at the head of the rear endpaper.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on colored parchment paper, the only deluxe copies after 30 Holland.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally lightened, handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Joseph Breitbach: "... qui m'a connu vers la page 200..." (... who knew me around page 200...)

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to the Hussar writer and lawyer Stephen Hecquet: "Pour Stephen Hecquet, ce livre qui va avoir bien besoin d'être défendu ! En amical hommage." (For Stephen Hecquet, this book that will very much need defending! In friendly tribute.)

First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy despite the spine very slightly yellowed without consequence.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy despite slight worming of no consequence to the covers.
Covers illustrated by Raymond Peynet.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Gilbert Guilleminault.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket, press cuttings included.
Signed autograph inscription by Jean Dutourd to Pierre Troillard, gift inscription by the latter at the head of the preceding page serving as bookplate.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy with the illustrated dust jacket.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Dutourd to historian Max Gallo: "... que j'espère vivement voir un jour sur les bancs de mon école..."

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure Lana rag vellum, ours one of 7 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies
A handsome copy.

Edition from the year of the first edition, one of the numbered copies.
Publisher's full burgundy cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its glassine, bookplate pasted on an endpaper.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Alain Kerlorc'h.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Jacques Ourévitch.

Autograph letter dated and signed, one and a half pages (26 lines) on letterhead of the Hôtel Majestic in Cannes, addressed by Jean Dutourd to the writer and polemicist Jean Rimeize, biographer of Robert Poulet, to facilitate his "entry" at Gallimard in order to place more quickly and efficiently the manuscript he intends to have published:

"Cher Jean Rimeize

Vous avez parfaitement raison de penser à Gallimard. Envoyez votre manuscrit de ma part à Mme Odette Laigle, à la N.R.F., 5 rue Sébastien Bottin, VIIe.

Elle est secrétaire du comité de lecture. Voyez-la même, à l'occasion. C'est une femme très gentille, qui ne vous fera pas languir pendant des...

Typed letter dated and signed, half a page on Académie Française letterhead, addressed by Jean Dutourd to writer and polemicist Jean Rimeize, biographer of Robert Poulet, in which he points out a confusion by his correspondent regarding a fictional character, also thanking him for recently providing news of himself.

first edition illustrated with photographs of Louis Monier.
Preface by Jean Dutourd, comments by Alain Paucard.
Pleasant copy.
autograph dedication of the author auotgraphe dated and signed by Louis Monier to Charles Dobzynski.

First edition, one of the review copies service.
Back with slight bites in the foot, small foxing on the upper edge.
Signed autograph of Jean Dutourd Jeanne Remy: "... by kissing him."

First edition, one of the review copies service.
Marginal and slightly shaded boards without gravity.
Autograph dedication signed by Jean Dutourd to Jean-François Revel.

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 mailing.

The academician sends this letter to thank him for the paper his destiny wrote and which touched Jean Dutourd. This paper by Jean Rimeize comes from a conversation between the two men. Jean Dutourd writes that he will link this article as soon as he can.

First edition on current paper.
A date inscribed above the autograph, probably that of the date on which it was written, a golden label of bookstore glued at the foot of the second board.
Autograph dedication signed by Jean Dutourd to Madame Rousseau-Girard.

First edition, one of the review copies service.
Autograph dedication signed by Jean Dutourd to Roger Caillois.
Pleasant full copy of his prayer to insert.

Edition on current paper, false statement of ninth.
Signed autograph of jean dutourd Romain fineus.
Back slightly insolated.

first edition on the current paper.
Signed autograph of jean dutourd to a couple of his friends, and Philippe Aimée (born Lemercier): "... the research of the present time (easily) ..."
Nice copy.

first edition on the current paper.
Signed autograph of jean dutourd to a couple of his friends, Philippe (Guerin) and Aimee (born Lemercier): "... these little jokes written by contemplating the girscardiens street youth Nevers Affectionately John..."
Nice copy.

first edition on the current paper.
Signed autograph of jean dutourd to a couple of his friends, Philippe (Guerin) and Aimee (born Lemercier): "... with the loving and faithful thoughts of their old Pym."
Nice copy.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of John sister-in Dutourd Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier): "... For Ina with the affection of Pym."
Back slightly insolated.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by jean dutourd to sister-Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier) and her husband Philippe (Guerin): "... It is necessary that life goes on ..."
Nice copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by jean dutourd stepsister Aimee (Guérin born Lemercier) and her husband Philippe (Guerin): "... At Philip and Scrooge living rue Jacob, this book is obviously written for them. .. "
Pleasant copy despite a trace of sunshine Length of the second flat.

First edition, review copy for each of the volumes.
Affectionate shipments of autographs signed jean dutourd his sister-Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier) on each volume.
Back slightly insolated minor, a trace of glued label on the back of the second volume.

first edition on the current paper.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by jean dutourd to sister-Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier). "... For Ina, with all the affection of his old wolf"
A head fold trace of the first flat, otherwise pleasant exempalire.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by jean dutourd to sister-Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier) and her husband Philippe (Guerin).
Nice copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by jean dutourd to sister-Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier) and her husband Philippe (Guerin): "A Ina, who knows all this for nearly 40 years with the affection of Piouche"
Nice copy.

First edition, review copy.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by jean dutourd to sister-Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier): "To my dear Aimée kiss with No. 83 / B, said step-brotherly kiss Pym.."
Traces of friction on the split bits heads and feet.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from the author.
Spots, not serious, to the edges.

First edition, one of 30 numbered hors commerce copies on green paper, reserved for the author.
Autograph inscription from Jean Dutourd.
A very good copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of third edition.
Fine inscription from Jean Dutourd.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure Arches laid paper.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Joseph Breitbach's companion Wolfgang Mettmann: "... qui n'a pas assez de livres sur ses rayonnages, son ami." (... who doesn't have enough books on his shelves, his friend.)

First Edition, printed stamp of press service at the top of the last guard.
boards slightly dirty, a tiny hitch on a bit.
Precious and beautiful autograph dedication signed by Jean Dutourd to François Cavanna: "In Cavanna, with the cordial memory of Dalida, Jean Dutourd."

First edition, one of the review copies service.
Some small foxing, yellowed paper, ex-dono and a date at the head of a guard.
Autograph dedication signed by Jean Dutourd Maurice Nau.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, review copy.
Friendly autograph signed jean dutourd: "To my old Lalus I have not forgotten and I hope to see one of those healed and dashing days as when we were soldiers all His friend jean dutourd..."
Two snags on the back, slightly dirty boards.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on vergé paper blanc d'annonay paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy of the author's first book.

First collected edition.
Autograph inscription from Jean Dutourd to a couple of his acquaintance.
A good copy.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of John sister-in Dutourd Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier): "... For Ina, lively De Gaulle (and kiss) John!".
Nice copy.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of John sister-in Dutourd Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier) and her husband Philip: "... history to start the (school) year on a cheerful note ..."
Nice full copy of his illustrated jacket.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
Signed autograph of jean dutourd to sister-Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier): "... These words, about, anecdotes grunts, laughs, onomatopoeia, fads and tenderness of Perlotin."
Nice copy.

first edition on the current paper.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by jean dutourd to sister-Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier) and her husband Philip: "... to keep under moody Jean until March 4 X 85 ....."
Nice copy.

first edition on the current paper.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by jean dutourd to sister-Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier): "... A Ina, for the days when it does not go Luco ..."
Small and light spots on the sidelines of the second flat, otherwise nice copy.

first edition on the current paper.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by jean dutourd to sister-Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier): ".. ... For Ina with my old affection Pym"
Small and light spots on the boards.

first edition on the current paper.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by jean dutourd to sister-Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier) and her husband Philip: "... to have a little fun, waiting for it to stop ..."
Nice copy.

First edition, review copy.
Affectionate and enigmatic autograph signed jean dutourd to familiar: "It's not butter, it is marble For Piqsou Robeurre and pressing them against my Barbre Pym..."
spine and boards slightly and marginally insolated, small marginal tears stuck back on the back and boards, some spots on the second flat.

first edition on the current paper.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by jean dutourd to sister-Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier) and her husband Philippe (Guerin): "... To lay the cornerstone of their library on the left bank ..."
Pleasant copy despite the sidelines of the first flat spot.

first edition on the current paper.
Autograph signed and dated by jean dutourd to sister-Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier): "... A Ina, so she can finally throw in the trash all her old yellowed paper with all the tenderness of Piouche.."
Pleasant copy despite bright spots on the first board.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of jean dutourd to familliers "... A Pigo with Robert and Jean thousand affectionate thoughts.."
Back slightly insolated.

Edition of the year of the original, fanciful mention of thirty thousand.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by jean dutourd to sister-Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier): "... For Ina, lively De Gaulle, long live the Republic, long live France And all my love Pym!.."

First edition, review copy.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by jean dutourd to sister-Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier): "... For Ina, these Arabian nights where we look in vain for the magic of the Orient John!".
Back slightly wrinkled as often, nice full exempalire his trailer.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by jean dutourd to sister-Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier) and her husband Philippe (Guerin).
Nice copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by jean dutourd to sister-Aimée (Guérin born Lemercier) and her husband Philippe (Guerin): "... this little phrase book for people in our ranks!"
Nice copy.

Edition on current paper despite a seventh edition of mention.
Signed autograph of jean dutourd to a close: "... For my little Pigo wish him much happiness that the poor had Duduche woes Pym.."
Back slightly insolated, a foot laceration of the second flat.

Edition, one of 35 numbered copies on colored parchment paper, printed specifically for nêotre Pierre and Hélène Lazareff, deluxe edition after 30 Holland paper.
Bel autograph signed jean dutourd Peter and Helene Lazareff, "... these little stories of the time I was skinny and I was working (bad) not in serious newspapers ..."
Our copy, enriched by a letter signed typescript jean dutourd to régine deforges about this book is accompanied by the handwritten note régine deforges: bought uncut!

first edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed jean dutourd the historian Rene Remond.
Nice copy.

first edition on the current paper.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed jean dutourd: "At that Francine Fritel forgive me for not talking about Summer Place ... but we can not be everywhere!"
A head fold trace of the first board.

first edition on the current paper it is printed as 25 large paper green paper.
Bel autograph signed jean dutourd: "A Marcel Clouzot, in the hands of who did the most beautiful books, this small brochure."

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Jean Dutourd.
A good copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Simone Lavenu.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies after 15 on Holland paper.
Copy in mint condition.

First edition on ordinary paper of the author's first book.