Jean LORRAIN

First edition.
Half burgundy morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, hand-marbled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt top edge, original wrappers and spine preserved, binding signed by Canape.
Precious signed autograph presentation from Jean Lorrain: "A José Maria de Hérédia (sic) cordial hommage de son élève. Jean Lorrain. Mars 1887."
A handsome copy, attractively bound.

Edition on current paper.
Binding in ...
Precious autograph signed Jean Lorrain Jules Bois: "... this book that will entertain and speak about the Sabbath, Sabbath His friend Jean Lorrain...."

First edition, one of 68 numbered copies on Holland paper.
Some foxing affecting mainly the first endpaper and certain leaves at their margins.
Preface by Henri Chaputot.
Our copy includes, as stipulated in the justification page, the manuscript letter by Jean Lorrain, ours on two Bristol papers, one recto-verso, envelope included.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Full red velvet binding, smooth spine, brown shagreen title-label with a small marginal lack, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, illustrated first cover by Van Wélie preserved.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Lorrain to Monsieur Coudert.

First edition, one of 11 numbered copies on japon paper, ours bearing N°1, deluxe copy.
Photographic frontispiece, introduction by Georges Normandy, publisher's slip preserved.
A handsome copy despite minor worming to the boards.

Autograph letter signed by Jean Lorrain, 47 lines written in black ink on a double sheet, addressed to the café-concert singer Yvette Guilbert.
Fold marks inherent to the envelope enclosure, envelope included.
Jean Lorrain is recovering with difficulty and very slowly from his operation: "Not yet healed! All the misfortunes, all the complications, all the relapses. Operated on June 30th, fifty-eight days of filth, anguish and suffering and two dressings per day..." and feels aged by this harsh physical ordeal: "Vous me retrouverez avec des cheveux blancs et plus mince que vô."
His convalescence will take him outside Paris: "Je pars dem

First edition on ordinary paper.
Fine cover illustrated by Rapeno.
Handsome copy with unfaded covers, notably discussing Jack the Ripper.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Half-brown shagreen binding, faded spine with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, illustrated covers by Sem preserved (three corner losses to boards), contemporary binding.

First edition printed on ordinary paper, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Half-shagreen binding in black, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt floral motifs, boards slightly and marginally lightened, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of combed paper, stained covers preserved, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Lorrain to the writer and playwright Georges Grisier: "... qui aime mieux les pièces à femmes..." (who prefers plays with women...)

First collected edition on ordinary paper, false statement of third edition.
A tear in the middle of the spine, paper yellowed and marginally brittle as usual.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Jean Lorrain to the theater man Edouard de Max: "A de Max, ce théâtre dont il sut si bien incarné le prince Rotherik de la Mandragore et le Morald d'Ennoïa en souvenir de Béziers et de Prométhée. Jean Lorrain. Nice 1906." (To de Max, this theater of which he knew so well how to embody Prince Rotherik of the Mandragore and Morald of Ennoïa in memory of Béziers and Prometheus. Jean Lorrain. Nice 1906.)

First edition, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite two small tears of no consequence at head and foot of spine.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Beautiful cover illustrated by Rapeno, introduction by Georges Normandy.
Handsome copy with unfaded covers and notably concerning Jack the Ripper.

First edition.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, some tears to leading edges, corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt.
Some rubbing to joints, a discoloration mark to margin of front board, boards marginally browned, some minor foxing to interior.
Numerous contributions including those by Alphonse Daudet, Maurice Barrès, Henri Cazalis, Charles-Marie-René Leconte de Lisle, Jean Lorrain, Anatole France, Léon Cladel, Paul Arène, José Maria de Heredia, Maurice Rollinat, Sully-Prudhomme, Eugène Vermersch, Laurent Tailhade, Maurice Rollinat...
Rare complete fifth year.

First edition, one of the extremely rare copies printed on Holland paper (We know of at least two) unknown to bibliographies, deluxe copy.
Half black morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands enhanced with gilt dots richly decorated with double gilt compartments with red morocco inlay in roundel, date at foot, gilt fillet on boards, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges, binding signed Blanchetière.
Very beautiful autograph inscription by the author to (José-Maria de Heredia) "Premier joueur flûte de ces modernes temps antiques, au maître ami de Pan et des chèvres-pieds, cet humble et lointain écho d'une syrinx adorable... Lorrain Jean"

First edition.
This issue consists of 4 pages and is illustrated with a comic strip by Adolphe Willette: "C'est demain vendredi saint".
Literary contributions by Emile Goudeau "Bulletin politique du Chat Noir", Jean Lorrain "Lunaire", Jean Moréas "Viandes de gargote"...
Handsome copy despite a small hole, not touching the text, at the level of the interior fold of the newspaper.
Le Chat noir is a weekly magazine created by Rodolphe Salis and Emile Goudeau, published from 1882 to 1897, with the aim of promoting the famous cabaret of the same name, of which it served as the memory. The texts recited during the shows were published there. It is, moreover, an important litera

First edition, one of the rare copies on laid paper.
The issue consists of 4 pages and is illustrated with a comic strip by Adolphe Willette on an interior page: "Monstres de Paris. Les peintres incompris : M. Carolus Durand".
Literary contributions by Alphonse Allais "Moeurs de ce temps-ci", Georges d'Esparbès "Les juges", Jean Lorrain "Miss Miser", Camille de Sainte-Croix "La chanson de la mer de Victor Margueritte" under the semi-pseudonym of Xernand Fau "La guerre aux abus"...
Handsome copy.
Le Chat noir is a weekly review created by Rodolphe Salis and Emile Goudeau, published from 1882 to 1897, with the aim of promoting the famous cabaret of the same name whose memor

First edition printed on laid paper.
Half navy blue morocco-grained shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, date at foot, top edge gilt, binding signed Goy & Vilaine.
Precious and handsome autograph inscription signed by Jean Lorrain: " A Charles Maurras aëde de la mer thyrenienne (sic), un bohémien de forêt bleue"

First edition printed on laid paper.
Boards slightly soiled, a crease mark at foot of front board.
Precious signed autograph inscription by Jean Lorrain: "A Charles Maurras homme lumineux ces contes gris de souris et de mystère" ["To Charles Maurras luminous man these gray mouse and mystery tales"]

first edition.
Bradel binding in half red morocco, smooth back decorated with triple golden cartridges, golden date at the tail, slight rubbing without gravity on the back, golden thread on the marbled paper boards, combs and combs of combed paper, covers and back preserved , binding signed Yseux.
Book illustrated with a frontispiece by Sandro Boticelli.
Pleasant copy despite a trace of ex-libris which was lifted off at the head of a guard.
Autograph dedication from Jean Lorrain to Monsieur Montet dated April 1883.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half chocolate percaline, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, green shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, bookplate pasted on endpaper, printed stamp at head of title page, one lower corner slightly bumped, contemporary binding. Provenance: from the library of Fernand Le Grand with his bookplate.
Scattered foxing.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Hollande, the only deluxe paper.
Illustrated cover by Antoon Van Welie.
Full burgundy morocco, spine with five raised bands ruled in black, date gilt at foot, gilt rolls on the caps, moiré-effect endpapers and pastedowns, gilt-tooled dentelle borders on pastedowns, original covers and spine preserved, all edges gilt, double gilt fillets on the edges, elegant period binding signed Yseux, successor to Simier.
Our copy is enriched with a two-and-a-half-page autograph letter signed by Jean Lorrain to Laurent Tailhade, in which he recounts the vexations he suffers as a journalist regarding an article he wishes to publish reporting

First edition.
Binding in half green morocco with long grain, back with five nerves, golden monogram tail, slight traces of friction on the joints, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, gilded head, Contemporary binding.
Nice copy.
Precious autograph dedication signed by Jean Lorrain to the great tragedian Rachel: "To Rachel Boyer who says my lines so well a year ago."

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Lyrical tale set to music by Pierre de Breville.
Unlettered spine with a small tear at head, foxing on second cover.
Rare.

first edition on the current paper.
Binding to bradel in ...
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by Jean Lorrain to mesdeames Hébrard: "To Mrs. John the shadows, Madame de Boisse Gardarens poisons Their friend Jean Lorrain...
The words for the month of writing the autograph of Jean Lorrain was trimmed by the bookbinder.

first edition.
Binding to bradel half gray calico, flat spine decorated with a golden floral pattern, date and dual gold tail thread, as part of blue shagreen, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph Jean Lorrain Madame Alphonse Daudet.
printed stamp of Madame Daudet library head of a guard.

First edition, a unique copy printed on pink paper, tirage de tête along with a pale green paper.
A rare and good copy.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on laid paper, ours unnumbered, the only issue with 25 Holland copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Lorrain.
Furthermore, our copy contains autograph manuscript corrections by Jean Lorrain on pages 26, 37, 39, 101 and 134. Work illustrated with a frontispiece drawing after Gustave Moreau.
Foxing to endpapers, light foxing to covers, two ink stains on second cover.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half chocolate cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, dark green shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, bookplate pasted on endpaper leaving a shadow opposite, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Lorrain to his friend Fernand Le Grand, a prominent figure of Fécamp society, on the half-title page which bears a printed bibliophile stamp and some foxing.
Provenance: from the library of Fernand Le Grand with his bookplate.
Rare.

First edition on ordinary paper, only 20 Japan deluxe copies were printed.
Bradel binding in brown half-cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, olive shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed in blind by Pierson.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Lorrain to Henri Lavedan.
Work illustrated by Heidbrinck.
One endpaper partially shaded, slight superficial abrasions at foot of boards without significance, handsome copy.

First edition.
Handsome autograph inscription from Jean Lorrain to Sully Prudhomme.
Ex libris pasted opposite half-title.
Four small tears repaired and a tiny marginal lack to upper cover. Rare.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
Bradel binding in full cardboard covered with decorative patterned paper, smooth spine, chocolate morocco title label, top edge gilt, modern pastiche binding signed by T. Boichot.
Work illustrated with original color compositions in text and hors-texte by André Cahard.
Handsome and rare copy.

First edition bearing a fictitious mention of a second edition.
Bradel binding in half spinach-green percaline, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral tool, double fillet and date at foot, red morocco title-piece, wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed by Paul Vié.
Precious and handsome autograph presentation signed by Jean Lorrain to Alphonse Daudet: "...qui ne les lira pas au grand regret de l'auteur ces quelques mauvais vers à intentions modernes, hommage inutile et désespéré..."
Stamp of the Daudet library on the first endpaper.
A very fine copy, handsomely preserved in a discreet binding by Paul Vié.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Half black shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with a gilt fleuron, gilt initials at foot, gilt fillet frame on snakeskin-pattern paper boards, snakeskin-pattern paper endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted on endpaper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Lorrain to Paul Padovani: "Le crime des riches qu'il côtoie tous les jours..." ["The crime of the wealthy whom he rubs shoulders with every day..."]
Some passages of the text underlined in blue pencil.
Handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, falsely stated the sixth edition, there has been printed only 10 Hollande large paper copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Lorrain.
Spine slightly cracked and with two tiny lacks to foot, a few pieces of the text underligned in blue pencil.
Cover illustrated with a drawing by Sem.

First edition on ordinary paper, of which there were only 10 large paper on Hollande.
With an autograph inscription from Jean Lorrain.
A small hole and tiny lack to the margin of the first endpaper.
Beautiful illustrated cover by Van Wélie.

First edition of which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Half black morocco binding, smooth spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
Signed autograph inscription from Jean Lorrain to his friend Jules Grasset.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
Cover illustration by Antoon van Welie.
Two slight tears to foot of joints near edges, occasional small spots essentially to ffep, but otherwise a good, well-margined copy.
Rare.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Half-sheep dark green binding, smooth spine decorated with double gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped.
Ink name serving as bookplate at head of title page.

First edition on ordinary paper with a beautiful illustrated cover.
A minute lack at foot of spine, slight corner losses to first endpaper which also bears a numbered annotation in pink ink.
Handsome copy in original wrappers, as issued.

first edition on the current paper.
Binding to bradel in ...
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by Jean Lorrain Jean Hebrard: "... these few waves of Bigorre, mountain flowers and exile.

first edition on the current paper.
Binding to bradel half red calico, smooth back with a gold jewel, double net, shield and Date golden tail, burgundy shagreen part of title, marbled paper boards, preserved covers, upper corners bumped, binding of 'time.
Precious autograph signed by Jean Lorrain Francois Coppe.
Our copy is enriched with an author's tour departs mounted on tab, and left a clear trail surrounding a portion of the autograph.
Some small minor foxing, a library storage indication in pencil leads the first cover plate.
Copy pleasantly established.

First edition, one of six numbered copies on Japan paper, the tirage de tête.
Elegant half dark green morocco over marbled paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, spine in six compartments, gilt date to spine, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
This copy is enriched with an important two-page autograph note signed by the author to Jules Bois in which he calls him "love and friend" and in which a breakfast is discussed where they would be joined by a certain Mlle Nau and Paul Fort who had just “knocked out Sar and revenged Archonte [Antoine de la Rochefoucauld]”.
A very good copy perfectly bound.

First edition on ordinary paper, from which only 10 deluxe copies were printed on Holland paper.
Full mouse-grey cloth binding, smooth spine, red shagreen title-label, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, modest contemporary binding.
Handsome interior condition.

First collected edition on ordinary paper.