Henry GAUTHIER-VILLARS

Henry GAUTHIER-VILLARS

Born10 août 1859
Died12 janvier 1931
LanguageFrench
NationalityFrance
Journaliste et écrivain. A aussi utilisé le pseudonyme "l'Ex-ouvreuse du Cirque d'été
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  • ZICHINE Boris
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GAUTHIER-VILLARS, Henry
  1. Maîtresse d'esthètes
    [Jean de TINAN] [Henry GAUTHIER-VILLARS] WILLY

    Maîtresse d'esthètes

    H. Simonis Empis|Paris 1897|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié

    First edition for which no deluxe copies are mentioned, one of the first issue copies numbered at the press.
    Modern Bradel binding in full late 19th century watered silk, smooth spine, black oasis title label, covers and spine (with some lacks) preserved, elegant pastiche binding.
    Cover illustrated by Guillaume.
    Rare copy of this novel written almost entirely by Jean de Tinan.

    €300
  2. Carte postale photographique signée par Willy et Polaire
    Aaron GERSCHEL, WILLY [Henry GAUTHIER-VILLARS]

    Carte postale photographique signée par Willy et Polaire

    A. Gerschel|Paris 17 novembre 1903|9 x 14 cm|une carte postale photographique
    Photographic postcard by Aaron Gerschel showing Willy and Polaire, the former having written in black ink the first name of each protagonist in the photograph. On verso: "17-onze-03 Monsieur, Voudrez-vous me faire envoyer un numéro spécimen de la Carte-postale Illustrée ? Salutations distinguées. Willy" ["17-Nov-03 Sir, Would you please send me a specimen copy of the Illustrated Postcard? Distinguished salutations. Willy"] Some minor surface losses to recto.
    In 1902, Polaire - friend of the couple formed by Colette and Willy - landed the role of Claudine at the Bouffes-Parisiens. The show was immensely successful and was performed in the United States in...
    €200
  3. Maugis en Ménage
    (inscribed to Jeanne de BELLUNE)

    Maugis en Ménage

    A. Méricant|Paris s. d. [1910]|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Repaired tears to joints, occasional light foxing.
    Precious and humorous autograph inscription signed by Willy, then married to Colette, to Viscountess Jeanne de Bellune "A mademoiselle la vicomtesse Jeannot de Bellune. avec une profonde révérence. L'ouvreuse..." ["To Miss Viscountess Jeannot de Bellune. with deep reverence. The usherette..."]
    Cover illustrated by Rapeno.
    €500
  4. La négresse blonde
    Georges FOUREST, [Henry GAUTHIER-VILLARS] WILLY (Trad.)

    La négresse blonde

    Albert Messein|Paris 1909|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper printed in 505 copies, with only 1 Japan and 4 Holland deluxe copies.
    Preface by Willy.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €450
  5. Le roman d'un jeune homme beau
    WILLY

    Le roman d'un jeune homme beau

    Bibliothèque des auteurs modernes|Paris 1905|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition, no deluxe copies were printed.
    Half bottle-green shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, bookplate of Baroness Salomon de Rothschild pasted to verso of front board, contemporary binding.
    Light foxing affecting endpapers, otherwise handsome interior condition.
    €80
  6. Carte autographe de Willy "Ah ! ah ! vous aussi, vous êtes pornographe !"
    WILLY [Henry GAUTHIER-VILLARS]

    Carte autographe de Willy "Ah ! ah ! vous aussi, vous êtes pornographe !"

    s. d.|11.50 x 8 cm|une carte
    Autograph letter signed by Henry Gauthier-Villars known as Willy, 6 lines in purple ink, sender's address at foot: "Rue de Courcelles 93".
    Amusing letter from Willy, central personality of Parisian social life at the turn of the 19th century, where all his taste for humor and provocation shows through: "Ah! Ah! You too are a pornographer! I am not displeased, my dear colleague, to find myself in such good company".
    €200
  7. Les imprudences de Peggy
    Meg VILLARS, WILLY

    Les imprudences de Peggy

    Sté d'éditions et de publications parisiennes|Paris s. d. [circa 1910]|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition of the French translation by Willy, of which there is no mention of great papers.
    Cover illustrated with a blood Garnier Salbreux.
    Binding half brown shagreen, discolored smooth back and adorned with gold cartridges, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers, golden head, ex-libris engraved by Walter Furst pasted on a contreplat.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Meg Villars, who was the mistress of Willy while he was married to Colette, Walter Furst enriched with an autograph dedication signed by Willy.
    Both shipments are written in English and made on the illustrated cover.
    Our copy is also...
    €450
  8. La môme Picrate
    WILLY

    La môme Picrate

    Albin Michel|Paris 1903|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half dark green shagreen binding, faded spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with gilt double compartments embellished with gilt typographical motifs, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Press clippings included.
    Signed and inscribed by Willy to Willy Michel.
    €250
  9. La maîtresse du prince Jean
    WILLY

    La maîtresse du prince Jean

    Albin Michel|Paris 1903|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half dark green shagreen binding, faded spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with gilt double compartments embellished with gilt typographical motifs, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Signed and inscribed by Willy to Willy Michel.
    Cover illustrated by Wely depicting Willy and Colette
    Photographic frontispiece showing Colette as Claudine with the inscription "Vive la vie en rose!"
    Additionally, we include a one-page autograph letter signed by Madeleine de Swarte concerning Willy and addressed to Willy Michel, envelope preserved.
    Press...
    €300
  10. Les parnassiens
    WILLY [Henry GAUTHIER-VILLARS]

    Les parnassiens

    Gauthier-Villars|Paris 1882|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition published anonymously and printed in very small numbers on Holland paper.
    Deferential autograph inscription signed by Henry Gauthier-Villars known as Willy to Carolus de la Haudardière.
    We include with our copy the complete 12-page autograph manuscript, with deletions and additions that does not appear to be in Henry Gauthier-Villars' hand.
    Spine faded, boards with parchment covers detached and showing lacks, handsome interior condition despite occasional foxing, printed stamp as bookplate opposite the half-title page.
    €300
  11. Les imprudences de Peggy
    Meg VILLARS, WILLY

    Les imprudences de Peggy

    Sté d'éditions et de publications parisiennes|Paris s. d. [circa 1910]|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, translated by Willy; no mention of large paper copies.
    An important, superb inscription from Meg Villars, Willy's mistress while he was married to Colette, to Viscountess Jeanne de Bellune "... pour mon amie Jeannot de Bellune / en souvenirs de plaisirs (qu'on ose à peine qualifier de champêtres) partagés à Monte-Carlo...[for my friend Jeannot de Bellune / in memory of shared pleasures (that one would hardly dare call rural) in Monaco…].”
    Cover illustrated in red by Garnier Salbreux.
    A handsome copy with an exceptional provenance.
    €1,000
  12. Chaussettes pour dames
    WILLY, CURNONSKY

    Chaussettes pour dames

    Garnier frères|Paris s. d. [circa1905]|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Japon, the only large paper copies.
    Colored cover, ilustrated by Mirande.
    €380
  13. Les imprudences de Peggy
    Meg VILLARS, WILLY

    Les imprudences de Peggy

    Sté d'éditions et de publications parisiennes|Paris s. d. [circa 1910]|12 x 19 cm|relié
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  14. Minne
    COLETTE, WILLY

    Minne

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1904|12 x 19 cm|relié
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  15. La tournée du petit duc
    Paul-Jean TOULET, WILLY [Henry GAUTHIER-VILLARS]

    La tournée du petit duc

    Bibliothèque des auteurs modernes|Paris 1908|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
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  16. Do dièze
    WILLY [Henry GAUTHIER-VILLARS]

    Do dièze

    Albin Michel|Paris 1918|12 x 19 cm|broché
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  17. Danseuses
    ATAMIAN, WILLY

    Danseuses

    Albert Méricant|Paris s. d. [1904]|13 x 19 cm|broché
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  18. Maugis amoureux
    WILLY

    Maugis amoureux

    Albin Michel|Paris s. d. [circa 1910]|11 x 18 cm|relié
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  19. Minne
    COLETTE, WILLY

    Minne

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1905|12 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition on ordinary paper, fictitiously stated the 42nd edition.
    Important autograph inscription from Colette to Vicountess Jeanne de Bellune "... à mon frère et ami Jeannot / affectueux souvenir...[to my brother and friend Jeannot / affectionate souvenir…]”, also signed by Willy.
    A slight lack to foot of spine, small stains to foot of lower cover.
    A handsome copy with an extraordinary provenance. 

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  21. Danseuses
    WILLY

    Danseuses

    A. Méricant|Paris s. d. [circa 1904]|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Work illustrated with 26 original illustrations by C. Atamian.
    Minor marginal lacks of no importance to spine and boards.
    €40
  25. Mark Twain
    Henri GAUTHIER-VILLARS

    Mark Twain

    Gauthier-Villars|Paris 1884|14 x 22 cm|broché
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