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Octave MIRBEAU

Octave MIRBEAU

Born16 février 1848
Died16 février 1917
LanguageFrench
NationalityFrance
Romancier, essayiste et dramaturge. - Journaliste. - Critique d'art. - Prénoms complets : Octave, Henri, Marie. - a écrit pour André Bertera
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  1. Famous proto-surrealist game with the signatures of major French writers and artists
    The Ghosts of my Friends
    [Cecil Henland] (Yvonne REDELSPERGER)

    The Ghosts of my FriendsThe Ghosts of my Friends

    Dow & Lester|London s. d. [1908]|10.3 x 17 cm|Relié

    Album of signatures created by Cecil Henland, 1908 issue bearing 36 signatures of leading figures from literature, cinema, music, the press and French theatre, each dated between 1908 and 1910.

     

    Bound in red shagreen, flat spine with title gilt-stamped, vignette mounted on the upper cover, gilt edges, publisher’s binding.

     

    Illustrated with a cover vignette with an ink signature of “The Ghost of a Celebrated General” (General Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts Associ

    €7,500
  2. Claude Monet - Vues de la Tamise à Londres
    Claude MONET, Octave MIRBEAU

    Claude Monet - Vues de la Tamise à LondresViews of the Thames in London

    Galerie Durand-Ruel|Paris 1904|10 x 17.50 cm|relié

    First edition of the exhibition catalogue presenting 37 works by Claude Monet at the Galerie Durand-Ruel from 9 May to 4 June 1904.

    During the exhibition, most of the paintings were immediately purchased by American collectors.

    Binding in vellum-effect paper boards, names of the catalogue preface writer and the painter inscribed in ink, water-effect paper endpapers, covers and spine preserved, curious ex-libris drawn by H. P. Gassier glued to a pastedown endpaper, binding signed Gonon.
    Preface by Octave Mirbeau.

    A rare and pleasant copy.

    €1,500
  3. Le portefeuille - Exemplaire de Jules Renard avec le célèbre ex-libris dessiné et gravé par Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
    Octave MIRBEAU, Henri de TOULOUSE-LAUTREC

    Le portefeuille - Exemplaire de Jules Renard avec le célèbre ex-libris dessiné et gravé par Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

    Charpentier|Paris 1902|13 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition, with no mention of deluxe paper copies.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Octave Mirbeau to his friend Jules Renard.
    Blue pencil mark by Jules Renard on the front cover.
    Our copy is further enriched with Jules Renard's celebrated ex-libris, designed and engraved by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

    €1,200
  4. L'épidémie - Exemplaire de Jules Renard avec le célèbre ex-libris dessiné et gravé par Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
    Octave MIRBEAU, Henri de TOULOUSE-LAUTREC

    L'épidémie - Exemplaire de Jules Renard avec le célèbre ex-libris dessiné et gravé par Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

    Librairie Charpentier et Fasquelle|Paris 1898|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, with no mention of deluxe paper copies.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Octave Mirbeau to his friend Jules Renard.
    Blue pencil mark by Jules Renard on the front cover.
    Our copy is further enriched with the famous bookplate of Jules Renard, designed and engraved by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
    €1,200
  5. Lettre autographe signée adressée au grand avocat d'assises Edgar Demange le remerciant pour sa fameuse défense de son ami Félix Fénéon dans le Procès des Trente
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Lettre autographe signée adressée au grand avocat d'assises Edgar Demange le remerciant pour sa fameuse défense de son ami Félix Fénéon dans le Procès des Trente

    S. n.|Paris s. d. [ca 1894]|11 x 17.50 cm|une page
    Autograph letter signed by Octave Mirbeau addressed to the great criminal defense attorney Edgar Demange who is not named explicitly, 12 lines in violet ink.
    Fold traces inherent to postal handling.
    Octave Mirbeau thanks Maître Demange warmly and enthusiastically for having so brilliantly defended his anarchist comrade Félix Fénéon: " Je n'ai pas l'honneur d'être connu de vous et je ne sais ce que vous pensez de moi, mais je ne puis m'empêcher de vous remercier pour l'admirable plaidoirie que vous avez prononcée pour Félix Fénéon, que j'aime de tout mon esprit et de tour mon coeur " ("I do not have the honor of being known to you and I do
    €500
  6. Les "Venise" de Claude Monet
    Octave MIRBEAU (Pref.) Claude MONET

    Les "Venise" de Claude Monet[Claude Monet’s “Venices]

    Galerie Bernheim jeune & Cie|Paris 1912|21.3 x 27 cm|Relié

    First edition of the catalogue for the exhibition of works by Claude Monet held at the Galerie Bernheim-Jeune in Paris from 28 May to 8 June 1912.

    Preface by Octave Mirbeau.

    Bradel binding in half fawn morocco, smooth spine, date gilt at foot, minor rubbing to spine, boards of marbled paper framed with a gilt fillet, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, wrappers (a pink stain at the foot of the lower wrapper) and spine preserved, top edge gilt; contemporary binding signed L. Bernard.

    The paintings were exhibited four years after Claude Monet’s sole journey to Venice.

    Illustrated catalogue with 9 reproductions of paintings by Claude Monet.

    €800
  7. L'abbé Jules
    Fernand SIMEON, Octave MIRBEAU

    L'abbé Jules

    Editions Mornay|Paris 1925|15.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Edition illustrated with original woodcuts by Fernand Siméon, one of 895 numbered copies on Rives paper.
    Light foxing to endpapers, otherwise a handsome copy.






    €100
  8. Livre d'hommages des lettres françaises à Emile Zola
    Georges CLEMENCEAU, Octave MIRBEAU

    Livre d'hommages des lettres françaises à Emile Zola

    Georges Balat • Société libre d'édition des gens de lettres|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris 1898|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition published in the wake of the resounding and historic front page "J'accuse" printed in the newspaper "L'Aurore", one of 200 numbered copies on laid paper, each justified by the publisher.
    Bound in red half-shagreen, spine with four raised bands gilt-ruled with dotted fillets and decorated with gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Some rubbing along the joints, pleasingly fresh interior.
    Illustrated with a photographic portrait of Emile Zola as frontispiece.
    Includes numerous contributions, among them Paul Alexis, Jean Psichari, Elisée Reclus, Joseph Reinach, Paul Adam, Maurice Bouchor,
    €700
  9. La 628-E8
    Pierre BONNARD, Octave MIRBEAU

    La 628-E8

    Fasquelle|Paris 1908|19.50 x 25.50 cm|relié
    De luxe edition illustrated with a hundred drawings by Pierre Bonnard scattered in the margins of the leaves, one of 200 numbered copies on Arches vellum, one print after 25 Japan.
    A beautiful copy.
    Binding in half brown calf, spine decorated with double black fillets, gilt date at the foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on the rough.
    Handwritten presentation signed by Pierre Bonnard to Xavier Roux: “... à son compatriote dauphinois et ami...” “...to his Dauphiné compatriot and friend...” enriched with a handwritten presentation signed by Octave Mirbeau to the same.
    €4,500
  10. Théâtre
    Gus BOFA, Octave MIRBEAU

    Théâtre

    Les éditions nationales|Paris 1935|17 x 22.50 cm|relié
    Edition illustrated with a watercolor and drawings by Gus Bofa, one of 100 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives paper.
    Full red morocco binding, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, endpapers and pastedowns of moiré effect paper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, upper corners slightly bumped without damage.
    Two small rubs to two raised bands.
    Handsome copy attractively bound.

    €450
  11. L'abbé Jules
    Fernand SIMEON, Octave MIRBEAU

    L'abbé Jules

    Editions Mornay|Paris 1925|17 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Edition illustrated with original wood engravings by André Deslignières, one of 82 numbered copies on Japon impérial paper, ours being one of 10 hors commerce and nominative copies, the deluxe printing after 2 Japon ancien copies.
    Two small tears reattached at foot of spine.
    Fine full-margined copy.






    €350
  12. "je voudrais pouvoir chanter en votre honneur un bel épithalame. Le malheur est que je ne suis pas poète."
    Octave MIRBEAU

    "je voudrais pouvoir chanter en votre honneur un bel épithalame. Le malheur est que je ne suis pas poète."Autograph letter signed by Octave Mirbeau addressed to Alfred Natanson

    Nice, Villa Ibrahim, chemin des Baumettes [Nice] 8 Février 1901|12.50 x 17.60 cm|une feuille
    Friendly autograph letter signed by Octave Mirbeau, addressed to the playwright and founder of the Revue Blanche, Alfred Natanson, some time after his marriage. 12 lines in black ink on a folded sheet, mourning paper with black border, watermarked "JDL & cie", envelope included.
    "Je vous envoie, à votre femme et à vous, tous nos vœux affectueux, et je voudrais pouvoir chanter en votre honneur un bel épithalame. Le malheur est que je ne suis pas poète. Mais nous somme vos amis et nous vous embrassons de tout notre cœur. Nous avions espéré que vous viendriez passer quelques jours à Cannes et nous nous faisions une fête de vous avoir ici. Misia nous dit que vous avez renoncé à ce v
    €500
  13. "J'avais bien pensé que cette vieille bonne femme qui tape si fort sur les matelas, avait du écorcher mon nom."
    Octave MIRBEAU

    "J'avais bien pensé que cette vieille bonne femme qui tape si fort sur les matelas, avait du écorcher mon nom."Autograph letter signed by Octave Mirbeau addressed to Alfred Natanson

    Cormeilles-en-Vexin 22 août 1906 ou 1908|12.60 x 17 cm|une feuille
    Friendly autograph letter signed by Octave Mirbeau, addressed to the playwright and founder of the Revue Blanche, Alfred Natanson. 12 lines in black ink on a folded sheet, letterhead paper "Cormeilles-en-Vexin(S.&O.)", envelope included.
    "Cher ami, J'avais bien pensé que cette vieille bonne femme qui tape si fort sur les matelas, avait du écorcher mon nom. Mais dans l'incertitude, car je pouvais penser aussi que vous étiez pris avec quelqu'un de très sérieux, [...]. Ceci mon cher Fred pour vous dire que je suis parti de chez vous, triste de ne pas vous avoir vu, voilà tout, et sans le moindre sentiment mauvais. Vous savez que j'ai pour vous une affection solide et je vous connai
    €500
  14. "Monsieur, entendu, pour les Mauvais Bergers"
    Octave MIRBEAU

    "Monsieur, entendu, pour les Mauvais Bergers"Autograph note signed by Octave Mirbeau

    s. l. • [Paris] [1897]|13.50 x 18.30 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by Octave Mirbeau. 2 lines in black ink on a folded sheet, letterhead paper "68 avenue du bois de Boulogne".
    "Alors, Monsieur, entendu, pour les Mauvais Bergers".
    The Mauvais bergers corresponds to Octave Mirbeau's tragedy, a social drama performed at the Renaissance Theatre on December 15, 1897, with Sarah Bernhardt and Lucien Guitry in the leading roles.

    €140
  15. "je serais très heureux si vous vouliez bien reproduire dans Le Roman Romanesque et aux conditions de la Société des gens de lettres, Sébastien Roch..."
    Octave MIRBEAU

    "je serais très heureux si vous vouliez bien reproduire dans Le Roman Romanesque et aux conditions de la Société des gens de lettres, Sébastien Roch..."Autograph letter signed by Octave Mirbeau, probably addressed to Léon Tonnelle

    s. l. • [Paris] 1er Juillet 1903|13.80 x 18.30 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by Octave Mirbeau addressed presumably to Léon Tonnelle, director of the review Le Roman Romanesque. 12 lines in black ink on a folded sheet, grey paper with letterhead "68 avenue du bois de Boulogne".
    "Monsieur, je serais très heureux si vous vouliez bien reproduire dans Le Roman Romanesque et aux conditions de la Société des gens de lettres, Sébastien Roch, publié chez Fasquelle et qui est un livre auquel je tiens particulièrement. Peut-être aussi, trouverez-vous dans Les vingt et un jours d'un neurasthénique quelques nouvelles que vous pourriez publier. En outre, je vous indique en outre, dans Les Contes de la Ch
    €580
  16. "...vous savez bien qu'il n'y a pas dans mon cœur, la moindre indifférence. Thadée a du vous dire combien nous avions partagé votre douleur."
    Octave MIRBEAU

    "...vous savez bien qu'il n'y a pas dans mon cœur, la moindre indifférence. Thadée a du vous dire combien nous avions partagé votre douleur."Autograph letter signed by Octave Mirbeau addressed to Alfred Natanson

    Vichy 10 août 1906|11.60 x 18 cm|une feuille
    Moving autograph letter signed by Octave Mirbeau, addressed to the playwright and founder of the Revue Blanche, Alfred Natanson when he had just lost his father. 18 lines in black ink on a folded sheet, envelope included.
    "Mon cher Fred,
    Je ne vous ai pas écrit ; mais vous savez bien qu'il n'y a pas dans mon cœur, la moindre indifférence. Thadée a dû vous dire combien nous avions partagé votre douleur. Thadée a dû vous dire souvent quelle amitié profonde, j'ai pour vous. Peut-être ne vous l'ai-je pas exprimée, telle que je la sens, mais je la sens fortement, et je voudrais bien que vous la sentiez aussi un peu. C'est un gros chagrin que de ne plus être aimé de ceux qu'on ai
    €580
  17. "C'est une joie délicieuse quand on a le cœur tourmenté, de savoir qu'on a des amis comme vous..."
    Octave MIRBEAU

    "C'est une joie délicieuse quand on a le cœur tourmenté, de savoir qu'on a des amis comme vous..."Autograph letter signed by Octave Mirbeau addressed to Alfred Natanson

    s. l. • [cachet de Seine-et-Marne] 15 Septembre 1901|12.50 x 17.60 cm|une feuille
    Moving autograph letter signed by Octave Mirbeau, addressed to the playwright and founder of the Revue Blanche, Alfred Natanson. 15 lines in black ink on a folded sheet, mourning paper with black border, watermarked "JDL & cie", envelope attached.
    "Thank you for your kind letter. I already knew from Alexandre [Natanson] how worried you had been about my wife's condition. It is a delicious joy when one's heart is tormented, to know that one has friends like you, like all of you, the good people of the Relai. Please tell your wife that mine was very touched by her friendship... And embrace everyone with effusion. Also tell Olga [Alexandre Natanson's wife] and Misia [Thadée's wife]
    €500
  18. Le foyer
    Octave MIRBEAU, Thadée NATANSON

    Le foyer

    Charpentier & Fasquelle|Paris 1909|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper full of the act deleted in the representation.
    Back slightly discolored and wrinkled, two small spots on the first board.
    Signed autograph Octave Mirbeau to Mrs. Philippi enriched with the handwritten signature of Thadeus Natanson.
    €250
  19. Farces et moralités
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Farces et moralités

    Charpentier|Paris 1904|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on current paper.
    Binding in half red percaline, smooth back adorned with a golden floret, double golden net tail, black titan title piece, marbled paper plates, preserved covers.
    Stamp printed from the archives of the French Comedy on the title page.
    Precious autograph signed by Octave Mirbeau: "A Remy de Gourmont, his friend Octave Mirbeau."
    €800
  20. Manuscrit autographe signé « Au conseil municipal »
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Manuscrit autographe signé « Au conseil municipal »

    1899|17.80 x 23.10 cm|2 feuillets et un quart
    Autograph manuscript signed by Octave Mirbeau for his article "Au conseil municipal" published in Le Journal on July 12, 1899, 90 lines in black ink on three leaves, manuscript correction by the author, typographical indications in blue pencil. Staining due to ink and paper.
    Significant of the denunciatory attitude that Mirbeau maintained in his articles, this manuscript, critical of the unworthy treatment of artists of genius by society, is a final draft used for printing as indicated by the capital letters that delimit the paragraphs. The original leaves have been remounted on laid paper, here pages from an 18th-century work, Dissertatio Medica, to facilitate their
    €1,000
  21. Sébastien Roch
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Sébastien Roch

    G. Charpentier & Cie|Paris 1890|12 x 18.50 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
    First edition on current paper.
    Our copy is presented under a shirt and a case in cardboard box covered with handmade paper, piece of brown morocco title, date golden tail, back of the fragile shirt.
    Autograph signed by Octave Mirbeau to Ernest Leblanc.
    €450
  22. Manuscrit autographe signé « Habitudes »
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Manuscrit autographe signé « Habitudes »

    [1902]|18.10 x 22.90 cm|2 feuillets et un quart
    Autograph manuscript signed by Octave Mirbeau, 99 lines in black ink on 3 leaves, with manuscript corrections by the author and one correction in blue pencil by a typographer.

    Manuscript used for the composition and printing of the article "Habitudes", published on April 20, 1902 in the Journal, a daily newspaper launched in 1892 by Fernand Xau.
    The beginning of Mirbeau's career was essentially driven by journalism which allowed him to publish and earn a living despite his lack of inclination for the activity. Quickly feared for his pamphleteering activity, Gustave Mirbeau, distilling a biting irony, stands here against injustice institutionalized by the State and so
    €1,000
  23. Un gentilhomme
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Un gentilhomme

    Flammarion|Paris 1920|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Chine, the tirage de tête.
    Usual foxing mostly in the margins of some leaves.
    €500
  24. Farces et moralités
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Farces et moralités

    Charpentier|Paris 1904|12 x 19 cm|relié
    first edition on the current paper.
    Binding to bradel full combed paper, smooth back, navy blue shagreen part of title, preserved covers with restorations and traces of adhesive paper margins, binding signed Thomas Boichot.
    Precious autograph signed by Octave Mirbeau Louis Lépine.
    Nice copy pleasantly established.
    €680
  25. L'abbé Jules
    Octave MIRBEAU

    L'abbé Jules

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1888|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition of which there were only printed 10 deluxe copies numbered.
    Contemporary half morocco, top edge gilt, covers preserved, spine slightly and uniformly discolored, rubbing (joints, corners, covers, headpieces).
    Nice copy.
    €600
  26. Les vingt et un jours d'un neurasthénique
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Les vingt et un jours d'un neurasthénique

    Charpentier|Paris 1901|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Contemporary half shagreen over marbled paper boards, spine with a gilt cartouche with gilt decorative motifs, gilt date to foot of spine, a frame of gilt fillets to covers, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Octave Mirbeau to Lucien Guitry : "... bonjour... mais chut... ne lisez pas ça... Avec toute mon amitié...[hello…but damn it…don't read this…With all friendship…]"
    Tiny tears with occasional miniscule lacks (not significant) to head of the final few pages.
    €1,500
  27. Sébastien Roch
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Sébastien Roch

    G. Charpentier & Cie|Paris 1890|12 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in half sky blue cloth, smooth spine lightly sunned decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, cherry red shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Octave Mirbeau to Jean Ajalbert on the half-title page.
    Our copy is expanded with a four-page autograph letter dated and signed by H.G. Ibels in which he shares with his correspondent his momentary financial troubles, the poor circumstances that led him to this situation and finally the solicitations from wealthy bibliophiles who covet his important collect
    €800
  28. La 628-E8
    Octave MIRBEAU (inscribed to Jean AJALBERT)

    La 628-E8[The 628-E8]

    Charpentier|Paris 1907|12 x 19.50 cm|relié

    Second edition on ordinary paper.


    Bradel binding in half orange cloth, smooth spine very slightly faded decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, chocolate shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.


    Precious signed autograph inscription from Octave Mirbeau to Jean Ajalbert.


    Provenance: library of Jean Ajalbert with his Japanese-style bookplate in the style of the Nabis, wood engraved in a very small number, signed with a monogram, probably that of Félicien Rops.

    €680
  29. Farces et moralités
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Farces et moralités

    Charpentier|Paris 1904|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition printed on ordinary paper, with only 20 deluxe copies printed on Holland paper.
    Half chocolate brown morocco binding, smooth spine with three tiny holes at head, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, minor surface abrasions at foot of second board, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.
    Signed autograph inscription from Octave Mirbeau to Paul Ollendorff.
    A slight marginal tear to the first gathering which has been mounted. Attractively bound copy. Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.
    €500
  30. La 628-E8
    Octave MIRBEAU

    La 628-E8

    Charpentier|Paris 1907|12 x 19 cm|relié
    Second edition printed on ordinary paper immediately after the first edition, containing the three chapters on Balzac that caused scandal.
    Half chocolate brown morocco binding, smooth spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, minor scuffs of no consequence at foot of second board, original wrappers preserved, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.
    Signed autograph inscription from Octave Mirbeau to Paul Ollendorff.
    Handsome copy attractively bound.
    Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.
    €800
  31. Le portefeuille
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Le portefeuille

    Charpentier|Paris 1902|13 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition of which there is no mention of grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Contemporary Bradel binding in half sheep, covers preserved, corners very slightly bumped.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Octave Mirbeau to Tristan Bernard.
    €580
  32. Les mauvais bergers
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Les mauvais bergers

    Charpentier & Fasquelle|Paris 1898|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    A good copy.
    €50
  33. La 628-E8
    Octave MIRBEAU

    La 628-E8

    Charpentier|Paris 1907|12 x 19 cm|relié
    Second edition on ordinary paper printed immediately after the first edition in which appear the three chapters on Balzac that caused scandal.
    Half morocco-grained shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Lavaux.
    Handsome copy beautifully executed.
    Sold
  35. Un gentilhomme
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Un gentilhomme

    Flammarion|Paris 1920|13 x 19 cm|relié
    Sold
  37. La 628-E8
    Octave MIRBEAU

    La 628-E8

    Charpentier|Paris 1907|12 x 19 cm|relié
    Sold
  38. L'abbé Jules
    Octave MIRBEAU

    L'abbé Jules

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1888|12 x 19 cm|relié
    first edition on the current paper.
    Binding to bradel full paper gold decorative patterns and moiré, smooth back, as part of olive green morocco, preserved covers featuring angular restorations binding signed Thomas Boichot.
    Precious autograph signed by Octave Mirbeau in Catullus Mendes: "... his dear friend and too distant, alas"
    Nice copy pleasantly established.
    Sold
  39. Le jardin des supplices
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Le jardin des supplices

    Charpentier|Paris 1899|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper, after 150 deluxe copies including XX reserved, but non justified.
    Contemporary matt half shagreen, covers preserved.
    A nice copy.
    Sold
  40. La faim
    Paul BOUR, Knut HAMSUN

    La faim

    Henri Jonquières|Paris 1927|17 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Sold
  41. Sébastien Roch
    Henri-Gabriel IBELS, Octave MIRBEAU

    Sébastien Roch

    Eugène Fasquelle|Paris 1906|14 x 19 cm|relié
    Sold
  42. Les mauvais bergers
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Les mauvais bergers

    Charpentier & Fasquelle|Paris 1898|12 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First Edition of current paper.
    Binding to bradel half percaline turquoise, smooth back with a gold floral pattern, golden double thread tail piece as grief cherry dishes marbled paper, guards and contreplats paper floral, covers preserved, binding of the time.
    Signed autograph from the author to his friend Henry Bauer "... waiting for the Holland and poster / his friend / Octave Mirbeau."
    Sold
  43. L'épidémie
    Octave MIRBEAU

    L'épidémie

    Charpentier|Paris 1898|13 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition of which there is no mention of grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Contemporary Bradel binding in half cloth, corners slightly bumped, covers preserved.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Octave Mirbeau to Tristan Bernard.
    Sold
  45. Le calvaire
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Le calvaire

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1887|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    Sold
  46. L'abbé Jules
    Octave MIRBEAU

    L'abbé Jules

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1888|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    Sold
  47. La 628-E8
    Octave MIRBEAU

    La 628-E8

    Charpentier|Paris 1907|12 x 19 cm|relié
    Sold
  50. Des artistes. Peintres et sculpteurs
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Des artistes. Peintres et sculpteurs

    Flammarion|Paris 1922|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Marais paper, the only deluxe copies with 25 on Holland paper.
    About E. Delacroix, C. Monet, P. Gauguin, J.F. Rafaelli, C. Pissarro, A. Rodin...
    Some light foxing mainly affecting the endpapers.
    €150
  51. Le calvaire
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Le calvaire

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris s. d. [1901]|13.50 x 18 cm|relié
    New edition with original illustrations by Jeanniot.
    Half fir green shagreen binding with bands, spine faded, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
    Work illustrated with Jeanniot's illustrations engraved on wood by Lemoine.
    One small insignificant stain at the foot of one endpaper.
    €60
  52. Exposition rétrospective d'oeuvres inédites de Félix Vallotton (1865-1925)
    (Félix VALLOTTON) Octave MIRBEAU

    Exposition rétrospective d'oeuvres inédites de Félix Vallotton (1865-1925)

    Jacques Rodrigues-Henriques|Paris 1928|12.50 x 16 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this exhibition booklet.
    Preface by Octave Mirbeau, front cover illustrated with a bust photographic portrait of F. Vallotton bearing the manuscript signature of the gallery owner J. Rodrigues-Henriques.
    Iconography.
    Minor stains of no consequence to the front cover.
    €60
  53. L'abbé Jules
    Octave MIRBEAU, SIMEON

    L'abbé Jules

    A. & G. Mornay|Paris 1925|15.50 x 20.50 cm|relié
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  54. Dingo
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Dingo

    Charpentier|Paris 1913|12 x 19 cm|relié
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  55. Vieux ménages
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Vieux ménages

    Charpentier et Fasquelle|Paris 1901|12 x 19 cm|broché
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  56. Claude Monet
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Claude Monet

    Galeries Durand-Ruel|Paris 1904|10.50 x 17 cm|broché
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  57. Un gentilhomme
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Un gentilhomme

    Flammarion|Paris 1920|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
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