Paul MORAND

First edition, one of 30 copies on pure rag vellum from Rives, the only deluxe paper issue.
A rare and handsome copy.

First collective edition of this selection of tales translated into French by Marie Bonaparte, Maurice Sachs and Matila C. Ghyka, one of 50 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only copies printed on deluxe paper.
A fine and rare copy.
Original preface by Paul Morand.

First edition, one of 108 copies reimposed in quarto format, ours being one of the 100 nominative copies numbered in Roman numerals, part of the tête de tirage.
Bound in half green long-grain morocco, flat spine very slightly faded, wrappers and spine preserved.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of the review copies.
A pleasing copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Paul Morand to Emmanuel Berl.

First edition, one of 115 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Half chocolate-brown shagreen binding with corners, spine slightly faded with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, brown paper endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted on one pastedown.

First edition, one of the service de presse (advance) copies.
Light sunning to head and foot of spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Morand to Jacques Brenner.

First edition, one of the service de presse (advance) copies.
Spine slightly wrinkled and sunned, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Morand to Jacques Brenner.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing along with 10 on Japan and 10 on Turner.
Handsome copy.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full white cloth binding, complete with illustrated dust jacket with small tears at head of spine.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Paul Morand to a couple of friends: "A Marcel et Juliette, cette petite histoire romanesque, mais non romancée, des origines de l'actuelle maison royale d'Angleterre. Avec la reconnaissance de Paul Morand." (To Marcel and Juliette, this little romantic but not romanticized story of the origins of the current English royal house. With the gratitude of Paul Morand.)

First collected edition of this selection of tales translated into French by Marie Bonaparte, Maurice Sachs and Matila C. Ghyka, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Boards marginally soiled and foxed, light foxing to edges.
Original preface by Paul Morand.
Our copy is enhanced with an exceptional autograph inscription, in English, by Maurice Sachs accompanying his two drawings representing a sphinx and a bear: "The Sphinx asked the Bear: who likes honey and trout, and candies and ginger ? We do, said the Big Bear, we bears. So the Sphinx changed into a bear and they lived happy together, 1934" ; Maurice Sachs's inscription continues in the lower left margin: "and for a pastime the Big Bear translated English stories into French stories and these are some that he gives to M. L. B. with much affection. M.S."
("Le Sphinx demanda à l'Ours : qui aime le miel et la truite, les bonbons et le gingembre ? Nous, dit le Gros Ours, nous les ours. Alors le Sphinx se transforma en ours et ils vécurent heureux ensemble, 1934" ; "et comme passe-temps le Gros Ours traduisait des histoires anglaises en français et en voici quelques-unes qu'il donne à M. L. B. avec beaucoup d'affection. M.S.")

First illustrated edition, one of 435 numbered copies on laid Rives paper, ours being one of the hors commerce copies, the only issue after 15 Japan and 50 Holland copies.
Work illustrated with 15 colored etchings by Jean Oberlé.
A tiny tear at the head of the first cover and very first leaves, small foxing on the endpapers.
A handsome copy.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine lightly sunned without gravity.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Morand: "A Jouhandeau, ces spectacles sans théâtre, son ami Morand." ["To Jouhandeau, these spectacles without theater, his friend Morand."]

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine slightly wrinkled as usual.
Fine and precious signed autograph inscription from Paul Morand: "A Marcel Jouhandeau, à Elise, ici, l'ère bicéphale découpée..." ["To Marcel Jouhandeau, to Elise, here, the bicephalous era cut out..."]
Remarkable annotations by Marcel Jouhandeau in the left margin of the last page, in blue ballpoint pen and red pencil, concerning menus he plans to compose.
When spiritual nourishment meets earthly nourishment...

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Very handsome full-margined copy.
Preface by Paul Morand, afterword by Kléber Haedens.

First edition of the French translation, one of 10 numbered copies on Lafuma wove paper, ours unnumbered, printed on deluxe paper.
A rare and handsome copy, uncut, of one of the landmark works of the literary and poetic movement "Harlem Renaissance," which strove for the recognition of African-American culture.
Controversial since its publication owing to its title, the novel recounts the adventures of a young couple from Harlem, in the cabarets and soirées of the New York neighborhood. Van Vechten tirelessly supported African-American artists and writers, even after the decline of the movement that had drawn so many white intellectuals to Harlem.

Pléiade library edition printed on Bible paper.
Publisher's bindings in full brown grained sheepskin, orange top edges, smooth spines decorated with gilt fillets.
Fine complete set retaining its protective cellophane covers but lacking its slipcases.

First edition.
Handsome copy.
Other contributions by Valery Larbaud "Préface pour l'Anabase", André Maurois "Les souffrances du jeune Werther", Charles du Bos: "Jacques Rivière, et de la féconde humilité"...

First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of edition.
Copy slightly warped.
Signed autograph tribute by Henry Poulaille: "En hommage sincère de Charlot." ["In sincere tribute from Charlot."]

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, the only deluxe copies with some hors commerce copies, ours being one of the latter.
Very handsome copy.
Preface by Michel Déon.

First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on imponderable laid paper reserved for the press service.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Morand to his friend Jacques Roederer: "A J.R. cette aventure qui s'ajoute à toutes celles de sa vie. Souvenirs du Léman. Morand." ["To J.R. this adventure which adds to all those of his life. Memories of Lake Geneva. Morand."]

First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on pure thread paper, deluxe copy.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Two small lacks at foot of spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Morand to René Laporte: "Quel monde !" ["What a world!"]

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Morand to René Laporte: "... heureux de son succès..." ["...happy with his success..."]

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Holland paper.
Beautiful illustrated cover by Charles Martin.
Handsome full-margined copy despite a small tear at head of spine and a tiny lack at foot.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on China paper and reimposed in quarto format.
Our copy has only one set of covers and spine (unlike the two double cover boards and two spines that the deluxe copies have).
It appears that the front cover may have been pasted down, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 220 numbered copies on Vosges laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite foxing affecting the top edges.

First edition, one of the 120 numbered copies on vergé pur fil, ours unnumbered, and re-imposed in quarto Tellière format, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
Important foreword by Marcel Proust.
Rare.

First edition, one of 32 numbered copies on pur fil.
A good copy with good margins, as issued.

First edition, one of 220 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies with 65 on pur fil paper.
Clear traces of adhesive paper to endpapers.

First edition, one of 62 numbered copies on alfa, the only printing after 18 pur fil.
Autograph inscription from Paul Morand.
Small marginal spots to covers and endpapers, otherwise a good copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Nice autograph inscription from the author to Paul Morand.

First edition, one of 170 numbered copies on wove paper under double wrappers.
Worming affecting both covers of the first set of wrappers, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition, one of 215 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only large paper copies with 2 on China paper, 5 on Japan paper and 8 on vergé anglais paper.
A good and rare copy.

Admirative lettre autographe signée et datée, d'une page et demie et à en-tête de l'Académie Française, adressée par Paul Morand, à une femme de théâtre :
"Paris 28. I. 75.
Madame,
Je vous ai admirée hier soir, en bonne fée vengeresse d'un monde disparu. Après Moreno, on croyait que le rôle était épuisé : vous l'avez renouvelé par une grandeur, une force vitale qui n'est qu'à vous. Et tant de beauté cachée sous ce masque tragique, ne se faisait jamais oublier.
Je me suis associé à la foule enthousiaste de vos admirateurs ; restant, madame, à jamais l'un deux.
Paul Morand."

First edition, one of the 120 numbered copies on vergé pur fil, ours unnumbered, and re-imposed in quarto Tellière format, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
Important foreword by Marcel Proust.
Rare.

first edition on current paper.
Pleasant copy.

First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on "vélin pur-fil" paper for each of the volumes, only deluxe copies ("grand papier").
Beautiful copy.

first edition on current paper, it was only printed 65 "pur-fil" paper in large papers.
Beautiful copy.
Autograph signed by Paul Morand to doctor Robert.

Edition of the year of the original, mention of 70th edition.
Back slightly insolated, yellowed paper as generally.
Autograph tribute signed by Paul Morand on the first board: "At the edge of the earth Paul Morand."

Autographed letter signed by Paul Morand on one page (12 lines) to his great friend, the journalist and writer FF Legueu on the letterhead of the Parisian hotel du Crillon.
Through this missive, Paul Morand shows the great affection he has for his friend and his absolute desire to meet him before a stay in Morocco: "I will go free, I want to see you before 4 months Tangier ... "," If you give up Friday, put me a word here, because I have another lunch, but without FFL that is annoying me. "
Paul Morand ends his letter with an "all yours" that sounds like a thunderous call to see his friend one last time before long.

First edition, one of the review copies service.
Nice copy.
A precious autograph signed by Paul Morand: "To André Malraux, in memory of his visit to the Saigon Hospital (October 1925), thinking that it would be nice for Lazare to be resuscitated as immortal, very faithfully Paul Morand".

First edition, one of the review copies service.
Back slightly insolated and warped.
Autograph signed by Paul Morand Maurice Martin du Gard.

First edition printed with 2200 numbered copies on vellum.
Nice copy.
Signed autograph from Paul Morand to Dominique Sandoz: "... 1905, the truly beautiful era ..."

First edition of the French translation for which it was not drawn great papers.
A circular stain on the first cover plate.
Signed autograph Ismail Kadare to a friend named Thérèse.

First edition, one of the review copies service, it was not drawn from great papers.
Second stained dish, complete copy of his prayer to insert.
Autograph signed by Paul Morand to Marthe de Fels.

First edition, one of the review copies service.
Burnished back with small gaps in the head, a tiny angular miss at the top of the first board.
Autograph signed by Paul Morand Maurice Martin du Gard.