Paul LÉAUTAUD

Paul LÉAUTAUD

Born18 janvier 1872
Died22 février 1956
LanguageFrench
NationalityFrance
Ecrivain. Chroniqueur au Mercure de France puis à La Nouvelle Revue française sous la signature "Maurice Boissard" et aux Nouvelles littéraires
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LÉAUTAUD, Paul
  1. Entretiens avec Robert Mallet
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Entretiens avec Robert Mallet[Conversations with Robert Mallet]

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|13.50 x 20 cm|reliure de l'éditeur

    First edition, one of 1,050 numbered copies on vélin labeur paper.
    Publisher's boards after the original design by Mario Prassinos.
    Spine very slightly faded, as usual; a pleasing copy.

    €120
  3. Correspondance 1912-1955
    Paul LÉAUTAUD, André BILLY

    Correspondance 1912-1955

    Le Bélier|Paris 1968|14.2 x 19.2 cm|Broché

    First edition, one of 54 numbered copies on nacreous Japan paper, the deluxe issue.

    A fine copy.

    €300
  4. Passe-temps II
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Passe-temps II

    Mercure de France|Paris 1964|14.7 x 21 cm|Broché

    First edition, one of 50 copies printed on Madagascar paper, ours being one of 20 hors commerce copies, from the deluxe issue.

    A handsome copy.

    €380
  5. Le théâtre de Maurice Boissard 1907-1923
    Paul LEAUTAUD

    Le théâtre de Maurice Boissard 1907-1923

    Nrf|Paris 1926|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 944 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours one of the 30 hors commerce copies.
    Our hors commerce copy bearing the letter "b" was traditionally reserved for Jean Schlumberger, one of the 6 founders of the Nrf.
    Spine lightly sunned, otherwise a handsome copy complete with its publisher's slip.
    Autograph inscription signed by Paul Léautaud to Jean Schlumberger.
    Below the autograph inscription, Jean Schlumberger has written this note, as a gift to his friend Joseph Breitbach: "Et pour l'amusement de J.B. JS."
    Provenance: from the libraries of Jean Schlumberger then Joseph Breitbach.
    In 1929, the German writer...
    €350
  6. Passe-temps
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Passe-temps

    Mercure de France|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Paul Leautaud to Madame Fiévée.
    €350
  7. Passe-temps
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Passe-temps

    Mercure de France|Paris 1929|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half red sheep binding, spine lightly faded with four raised bands showing minor rubbing of no consequence, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, front wrapper preserved, modest binding.
    Brief but fine autograph inscription signed by Paul Leautaud: "A Louis Mandin"drial esclave", son camarade d'esclavage. P. Léautaud."
    €250
  9. Henri de Régnier
    Paul LÉAUTAUD, Manuel ORAZI

    Henri de Régnier

    Sansot & Cie|Paris 1904|12.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine warped, one tear reglued on a joint, some minor foxing, paper yellowed as usual.
    Work illustrated with a photographic portrait of Henri de Régnier as frontispiece, a manuscript facsimile as well as typographical ornaments by Manuel Orazi.
    Signed autograph inscription by Paul Léautaud: "A Henri Chatelain, cet exercice." ["To Henri Chatelain, this exercise."]
    €150
  10. "vous venez à Paris prochainement ?"
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    "vous venez à Paris prochainement ?"Autograph letter signed Maurice Boissard, pseudonym of Paul Léautaud, addressed to Marcel Lebarbier

    Paris 23 décembre 1925|13.80 x 21.70 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter by Paul Léautaud signed with his pen name Maurice Boissard, his pseudonym at the Mercure de France, 15 lines in black ink written on a double sheet with letterhead and vignette of the Mercure de France where he worked for more than thirty years.
    Léautaud writes to Marcel Lebarbier, his publisher at Editions de la Belle Page, who had published earlier that year his volume of chronicles entitled Villégiature. He asks for his author's royalties:
    « Je n'ai votre lettre que ce matin mercredi. On peut très bien faire un mandat carte au nom de Maurice Boissard au Mercure. Le facteur me l'apportera fort bien, car on me...
    €250
  11. Le petit ouvrage inachevé
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Le petit ouvrage inachevé

    Arléa|Paris 1987|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    New edition, one of 69 numbered copies on Ingres laid paper, deluxe issue.
    Introduction by Edith Silve.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Edith Silve: "A monsieur Baguenier Désormeaux, ce livre où l'on voit bien comment Léautaud sut être protecteur de toutes... les bêtes !" ["To Monsieur Baguenier Désormeaux, this book where one can clearly see how Léautaud knew how to be protector of all... the animals!"]
    €50
  12. Lettres à Marie Dormoy
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Lettres à Marie Dormoy

    Albin Michel|Paris 1966|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pure Madagascar thread, head print.
    Bookplate pasted on the back of the first cover.
    Tiny foxinges on the head without consequence, preserved witnesses, beautiful copy.
    €500
  13. Le petit ouvrage inachevé
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Le petit ouvrage inachevé

    Le Bélier|Paris 1964|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 52 numbered copies on Japan, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Introduction by Marie Dormoy.
    Nice copy.
    €450
  14. Correspondance 1912-1955
    Paul LÉAUTAUD, André BILLY

    Correspondance 1912-1955

    Le Bélier|Paris 1968|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 54 numbered copies on Japon nacré paper, deluxe copy.
    Spine lightly sunned, a small crease at foot of front cover, otherwise handsome copy.
    €300
  16. Bestiaire
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Bestiaire

    Grasset|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 162 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copies after 52 on Montval.
    Light foxing affecting mainly the edges, handsome copy.
    €80
  17. Lettres 1902-1918
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Lettres 1902-1918

    Editions Mornay|Paris 1929|10.50 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 427 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 41 Japan.
    A very slight and harmless tear to the head of the spine, handsome copy.
    €80
  18. Poètes d'aujourd'hui, morceaux choisis
    Paul LÉAUTAUD, Adolphe VAN BEVER

    Poètes d'aujourd'hui, morceaux choisis

    Mercure de France|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition of this selection established by Paul Léautaud and Adolphe van Bever, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Worming to boards, two lacks to head and foot of spine.
    Precious and handsome signed autograph inscription from Paul Léautaud to Henri Béraud: "... ces fleurs de lyrisme..." ["...these flowers of lyricism..."]
    Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud from Ré.

    €250
  19. Le petit ami
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Le petit ami

    Mercure de France|Paris 1903|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    Rare first edition on ordinary paper of the author's first book, with only 6 Holland deluxe copies printed.
    Bradel binding in half sand-colored cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt typographical motif, double fillet and gilt date at foot, olive shagreen title-label partially faded and marginally rubbed, marbled paper boards, one upper corner slightly bumped without gravity, contemporary binding.
    Copy slightly trimmed.
    €680
  20. Journal littéraire. Fragment
    André DIGNIMONT, Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Journal littéraire. Fragment

    L'originale|Paris 1948|18.50 x 24 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Rives vellum, ours one of the few hors commerce copies, the only printing with 10 on Arches.
    The work illustrated with 4 original etchings by André Dignimont.
    Minimal loss to head of spine.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €450
  21. Souvenirs de basoche
    Gabriel FOURNIER, Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Souvenirs de basoche

    L'originale|Paris 1948|18.50 x 24 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on vélin de Rives, ours one of the few hors commerce copies, the only issue with 10 Arches.
    Illustrated with 3 original etchings by Gabriel Fournier.
    A cut to the front cover also affecting the following pages up to the frontispiece etching and title page.
    €80
  22. Notes retrouvées
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Notes retrouvées

    Jacques Haumont|Paris 1942|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on vélin blanc paper.
    A good copy.
    €50
  23. Lettres à Marie Dormoy
    Paul LEAUTAUD

    Lettres à Marie Dormoy

    Albin Michel|Paris 1966|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil de Madagascar, tirage de tête.
    Tiny foxings to the head, insignificant, edges preserved, a very good copy.
    €500
  25. Amour
    Paul LÉAUTAUD, Édouard VUILLARD

    Amour

    Editions spirale|Paris 1934|14 x 19.50 cm|relié
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  26. Passe-temps
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Passe-temps

    Mercure de France|Paris 1929|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
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  28. En sortant de l'école
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    En sortant de l'école

    Aux dépens de la Congrégation de l'Index|Bandol 1991|11 x 15.50 cm|en feuilles
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  30. "Vous êtes décidément une merveille d'éditeur"
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    "Vous êtes décidément une merveille d'éditeur"Autograph letter signed by Paul Léautaud addressed to Marcel Lebarbier

    Paris 23 décembre 1925|13.80 x 21.70 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by Paul Léautaud addressed to Marcel Lebarbier, his publisher at Editions de la Belle Page, 29 lines in black ink written on a double sheet with letterhead and vignette of Mercure de France where he worked for more than thirty years.
    Léautaud had published earlier that year his volume of chronicles entitled Villégiature at Editions de la Belle Page.
    «Vous êtes décidément une merveille d'éditeur, avec ce supplément de droits. vous me donnerez cela quand vous aurez l'occasion de venir à Paris - où j'irai le chercher rue de Vaugirard. Je vais plusieurs fois par semaine à deux pas de là.
    Je ne...
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  31. Amour
    Edouard VUILLARD, Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Amour

    Editions spirale|Paris 1934|14 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 125 numbered copies on Vidalon paper.
    Half black morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed Laurent.
    Handsome copy beautifully executed.
    Work illustrated, as frontispiece, with an original lithograph by Edouard Vuillard representing the author.
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  32. Comment ils écrivent
    (to Paul LÉAUTAUD) Georges CHARENSOL

    Comment ils écrivent

    Editions Montaigne|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition from which it was not drawn from large papers.
    About P. Léautaud, F. Carco, J. Chardonne, J. Cocteau, Colette, J. Giraudoux, P. Drieu la Rochelle, G. Simenon ...
    Ink stains on the back, nice interior condition.
    Autograph signed by Georges Charensol to Paul Léautaud who wrote a date in colored pencil, probably the date of receipt of the work.
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  34. Lettre autographe signée de Paul Léautaud adressée à Marcel Lebarbier : "Si je n'étais obligé de gagner ma vie, ou si je pouvais la gagner en province, comme je quitterais Paris."
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Lettre autographe signée de Paul Léautaud adressée à Marcel Lebarbier : "Si je n'étais obligé de gagner ma vie, ou si je pouvais la gagner en province, comme je quitterais Paris."

    11 février 1926|13.80 x 21.70 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter by Paul Léautaud signed by his pen name Maurice Broissard, written on a sheetlet and vignette of the Mercure de France where he officiated for more than thirty years .
    Léautaud wrote to Marcel Lebarbier, his publisher of the Editions de la Belle Page, who had published a year earlier his volume of chronicles entitled Villégiature . He will also sign Maurice Boissard, his pseudonym of the Mercure de France.
    " February 11, 1926
    I went in [] to take the press copies. I received 4 Arches paper. Do you want me [] on this point: [] you at [] the sums paid by you to your authors. These are sums paid in 1925, which is my case...
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  36. Lettre autographe signée "J'avais pris comme titre, pour la réunion en volume : Villégiature"
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Lettre autographe signée "J'avais pris comme titre, pour la réunion en volume : Villégiature"

    29 juin 1925|13.80 x 21.70 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by Paul Léautaud written on a sheetlet and vignette of the Mercure de France where he officiated for more than thirty years .
    He signed Maurice Boissard, his famous pen name of the time of the rubric of the theaters at the Mercure .

    " January 1 , 1926
    Ah! Well, Monsieur Lebarbin, you do not often give me news of certain copies that I had to go to take rue de Vaugirard. Do you know that I'm struggling with tenant difficulties. I run high risk of being out soon with all my menagerie. I do not laugh.

    Sincerely yours
    Maurice Boissard     »
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  37. Lettre autographe signée "Ce qu'on appelle points de suspension comprend généralement trois points. N'en mettez pas un de plus."
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Lettre autographe signée "Ce qu'on appelle points de suspension comprend généralement trois points. N'en mettez pas un de plus."

    5 octobre 1925|13.80 x 21.70 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter by Paul Léautaud signed by his pen name Maurice Broissard, written on a sheetlet and vignette of the Mercure de France where he officiated for more than thirty years .
    Léautaud speaks to Marcel Lebarbier, his publisher of the Belle Page Editions, which will publish his volumes of Mélange and Villégiature chronicles.

    " October 5 , 1925
    Take care, I beg you, to use the little procedure that you regulate me: so many points? only missing letters. So-called suspension points usually include three points. Do not put one more

    Maurice Boissard     »
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  38. Passe-temps II
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Passe-temps II

    Mercure de France|Paris 1964|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
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  39. Tournesol
    (to Paul LÉAUTAUD) Paul-Marie FONTAINE

    Tournesol

    Editions du Sablier|Paris 1954|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Pleasant copy, business card of the author attached.
    Autograph signed by one of the collaborators of the hourglass editions to Paul Léautaud.
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  42. Mélange
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Mélange

    Editions de La Belle page|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
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  43. Passe-temps
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Passe-temps

    Mercure de France|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
    Autograph inscription from Paul Leautaud to Frédéric Lefèvre.
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  44. Passe-temps
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Passe-temps

    Mercure de France|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
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  45. Les chaleurs d'août
    (to Paul LÉAUTAUD) Raymond DUMAY

    Les chaleurs d'août

    René Julliard|Paris 1945|13 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition of which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by the author to Paul Léautaud, who wrote a date in pencil below, probably that of receiving this work.
    Spine and covers slightly faded.
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  48. André Gide
    (to Paul LÉAUTAUD) Maurice SACHS

    André Gide

    Denoël & Steele|Paris 1936|11 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Iconography.
    Some small minor bites affecting mainly the photographs representing André Gide.
    Full copy of his prayer to insert.
    Precious autograph dedication signed by Maurice Sachs to Paul Léautaud.
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  51. Le petit ouvrage inachevé
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Le petit ouvrage inachevé

    Le Bélier|Paris 1964|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1300 numbered copies, the only deluxe copies along with 52 on Japan paper. Introduction by Marie Dormoy. Fine copy.
    €50
  52. Correspondance 1912-1955
    Paul LÉAUTAUD, André BILLY

    Correspondance 1912-1955

    Le Bélier|Paris 1968|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1550 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies along with 54 on Japan paper.
    Spine very lightly sunned without consequence, minimal worming without consequence at foot of first cover, otherwise handsome copy.
    €50
  53. Mélange
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Mélange

    Editions de La Belle page|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 305 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing with 15 Japan and 20 Holland copies.
    Work illustrated with a lithograph by Berthold Mann as frontispiece.
    Small worming on the lightly and partially shaded endpapers.
    €60
  54. Pages de journal, fragments
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Pages de journal, fragments

    Le Point|Souillac • & Mulhouse 1953|19.50 x 26 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Illustrated.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  56. Les automnes complémentaires (anamorphoses)
    (Paul LÉAUTAUD) Charles-Adolphe CANTACUZÈNE

    Les automnes complémentaires (anamorphoses)

    Didier Perrin|Paris 1928|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, only 15 deluxe copies were printed.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by the author to Paul Léautaud on a loose slip.
    Handsome copy despite a tiny marginal lack affecting the first cover.
    €150
  57. L'amour brode
    (to Paul LÉAUTAUD) François de CUREL

    L'amour brode

    Tresse & Stock|Paris 1893|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper, false statement of second edition, only 20 Hollande deluxe copies were printed.
    Autograph inscription signed by François de Curel to Paul Léautaud.
    Covers lightly soiled, some foxing.
    €100
  58. Domaine privé
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Domaine privé

    Editions Du Cap|Monte-Carlo [Monte Carlo] 1956-1957|13.50 x 15.50 cm|2 volumes brochés sous étui
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  59. Journal littéraire de Paul Léautaud
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Journal littéraire de Paul Léautaud

    Mercure de France|Paris 1956-1966|14.50 x 21.50 cm|19 volumes brochés
    First edition on ordinary paper for 16 volumes, new edition for the other three.
    Handsome and moving autograph inscription signed by Marie Dormoy on each copy.
    Some spine slightly sunned, but otherwise a good set.
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  60. Poésies
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Poésies

    Le Bélier|Paris 1963|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
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  62. Adolphe Van Bever
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Adolphe Van Bever

    Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1927|13 x 16.50 cm|relié
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  64. Alphabet du bestiaire
    (Paul LEAUTAUD) Jean LEBRAU

    Alphabet du bestiaire

    Les éditions de l'Oiseau-Mouche|Preuilly-sur-Claise 1941|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
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  66. Repli
    (to Paul LEAUTAUD) André ROUVEYRE

    Repli

    Gallimard|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
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  71. Le chat Miton
    Paul LEAUTAUD (pref.) Marie DORMOY

    Le chat Miton

    Editions spirale|Paris s. d. [1949]|18.50 x 24 cm|broché
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  75. Poèmes catophiles
    (to Paul LÉAUTAUD) Paul NAGOUR

    Poèmes catophiles

    Chez l'auteur|Noisy-le-Sec 1912|11.50 x 17.50 cm|agrafé
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