Benjamin PÉRET

Benjamin PÉRET

Born4 juillet 1899
Died17 septembre 1959
LanguagesFrench, Spanish
NationalityFrance
Poète français. surréaliste, essayiste, pamphlétaire
Traduit de l'espagnol en français
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PÉRET, Benjamin
  1. Carte postale autographe inédite d'André Breton signée par lui-même, sa femme Elisa, Benjamin Péret, Toyen et Jindrich Heisler adressée à M. et Mme Marcel Jean
    André BRETON, Élisa BRETON

    Carte postale autographe inédite d'André Breton signée par lui-même, sa femme Elisa, Benjamin Péret, Toyen et Jindrich Heisler adressée à M. et Mme Marcel JeanHandwritten postcard from Andre Breton signed by himself, his wife Elisa, Benjamin Peret, Toyen and Jindrich Heisler addressed to M. and Mme Marcel Jean

    Île-de-Sein Août 1949|13.60 x 9 cm|une carte postale

    Handwritten postcard from André Breton signed by himself, his wife Elisa, Benjamin Péret, Toyen and Jindřich Heisler addressed to Marcel Jean and his wife and written on the back of a black and white photograph view of the Chaise-du-Curé rocks on the Île de Sein (Finistère).
    Charming poetic postcard, written during a stay in Brittany: "la corne de brume manque à tous ses devoirs quoique le coupage au couteau soit de règle. Dans la vase à quoi se limite la vue de l'hôtel de l'Océan un bateau penché dit son nom : "Rose effeuillée". Rien de moins. Mais c'est toujours très bien dans l'ensemble." Returning to more “professional” discussions, Breton asks for news of the...

    €1,800
  2. Presention copy with a lengthy and Surrealist inscription to Toyen
    Air mexicain
    (to TOYEN) Benjamin PÉRET

    Air mexicain[Air Mexican]

    Librairie Arcanes|Paris [Paris] 1952|19.5 x 25 cm|En feuilles

    First edition, one of 249 numbered copies on B. F. K. de Rives, the only printing other than 1 copy on Hollande and 24 on vélin crème de Renage. Illustrated with 4 original colour lithographs by Rufino Tamayo.

     

    This copy further contains an additional suite of the 4 lithographs by Rufino Tamayo, usually reserved for the deluxe copies. Printed stamps to the versos of each engraving: "Annulation d’estampille pour annulation de vente".

     

    €6,000
  3. Le déshonneur des poètes
    Benjamin PÉRET

    Le déshonneur des poètes

    Poésie et révolution|Mexico [Mexico City] 1945|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only issue with 20 copies on pur fil.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  4. La Révolution surréaliste N°8 de la 2ème année
    Joan MIRÓ, Antonin ARTAUD

    La Révolution surréaliste N°8 de la 2ème année[La Révolution surréaliste, No. 8, second year]

    La révolution surréaliste|Paris 1er Décembre 1926|20.50 x 29 cm|agrafé

    First edition.
    Literary contributions by Antonin Artaud, Paul Eluard, André Breton, Pierre Brasseur, Louis Aragon, Michel Leiris, Benjamin Péret, Ernest Gegenbach...
    Pictorial or photographic contributions by Joan Miro, Yves Tanguy, Max Ernst, Man Ray...
    Upper cover with a few marginal stains to the left margin, a small tear at the foot of the spine, otherwise a pleasing copy considering the fragility of this periodical.

    €500
  5. Les mains dans les poches
    Benjamin PÉRET, Robert LAGARDE

    Les mains dans les poches[Standing there with hands in pockets]

    Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1965|16.5 x 12.7 cm|En feuilles

    First edition printed in 125 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives paper, ours being one of the 25 containing the two black etchings by Robert Lagarde, the colour suite, and the additional plate, a deluxe issue.

    A few spots to the covers, internally clean and pleasing; copy complete with its publisher’s prospectus.

    Each etching and additional plate is signed and justified by Robert Lagarde.

     

    €680
  6. Le Coeur A Barbe : Journal Transparent
    (ILIAZD) [DADA]

    Le Coeur A Barbe : Journal Transparent

    Au sans pareil|Paris avril 1922|14 x 22.50 cm|agrafé

    First edition of this pamphlet, with contributions by Éluard, Tzara, Marcel Duchamp under his pseudonym Rrose Sélavy, Benjamin Péret, Erik Satie, Philippe Soupault, Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes, Vincente Huidboro, Walter Serner, Matthew Josephson, Théodore Fraenkel.
    Three copies found in institutions (BnF, Thomas J. Watson Library, Princeton University Library, Ryerson & Burnham Libraries - Art Institute of Chicago).
    Cover designed by Ilia Zdanevich (Iliazd) on a motif created out of 19th-century woodcuts: “The cover of Le Coeur à barbe is an emblematic image of the Dada aesthetic, where old engravings are combined with words to create visual puns and unpredictable associations.”...

    €4,800
  7. De Derrière les Fagots
    Benjamin PÉRET

    De Derrière les Fagots

    Editions Surréalistes|Paris 1934|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only issue after 24 pearlescent Japan and 25 light green.
    Spine and boards marginally faded as usual, spine split then reglued at head, handsome interior condition.
    €150
  8. Minotaure N°6 de la deuxième année
    André BRETON, Paul ÉLUARD

    Minotaure N°6 de la deuxième année[Minotaure No. 6 of the second year]

    Albert Skira|Paris 1934|24.50 x 31 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Minor rubbing to the spine and along the edges of the covers, otherwise a pleasing, clean copy.
    Cover illustrated by Marcel Duchamp.
    Literary and artistic contributions by Pierre Mabille, Brassaï, Paul Eluard, Ambroise Vollard, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz, Salvador Dali, Pierre Courthion, Louise de Vilmorin, André Breton, Pierre-Jean Jouve, Benjamin Péret, Gisèle Prassinos, Hans Bellmer, Léon-Paul Fargue, Stéphane Mallarmé, Paul Klee, Yves Tanguy, Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Cézanne...
    €1,200
  9. De Derrière les Fagots
    Benjamin PÉRET

    De Derrière les Fagots

    Editions Surréalistes|Paris 1934|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only issue after 24 on nacreous Japan paper and 25 on vert lumière paper.
    Spine and covers marginally faded as usual, handsome interior condition.
    €180
  10. Je sublime
    Benjamin PÉRET

    Je sublime

    Editions Surréalistes|Paris 1936|10 x 14.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue after 1 nacre Japan, 15 imperial Japan and 25 Normandy.
    Front cover and spine slightly faded as usual.
    €350
  11. Mort aux vaches et au champ d'honneur
    Benjamin PÉRET

    Mort aux vaches et au champ d'honneur

    Arcanes|Paris 1953|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1100 numbered copies on Spécial Téka paper, the only issue with 50 on vélin d'Arches.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  12. Mort aux vaches et au champ d'honneur
    Benjamin PÉRET

    Mort aux vaches et au champ d'honneur

    Arcanes|Paris 1953|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1100 numbered copies on Spécial Téka paper, the only printing with 50 on Arches vellum.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  13. Le déshonneur des poètes
    Benjamin PÉRET

    Le déshonneur des poètes

    Poésie et révolution|Mexico [Mexico City] 1945|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only issue with 20 on pure linen.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  14. Au 125 du boulevard Saint-Germain
    Max ERNST, Benjamin PÉRET

    Au 125 du boulevard Saint-Germain[At 125 Boulevard Saint-Germain]

    Collection littérature|Paris 1923|11.50 x 16 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on vergé, this one not included in the justification, the only printing after 1 Chine, 10 Japon and 20 Hollande paper.
    Rare and nice copy.
    Illustrated with 3 drawings by Benjamin Péret and, as frontispiece, an original engraving on Chine paper by Max Ernst, the only one engraved by the artist.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Benjamin Péret to Jacques Viot : " A Jacques Viot qui sonne utile tous les jours en jetant des assiettes to la tête des agents."
    €6,800
  15. Il était une boulangère
    Benjamin PÉRET

    Il était une boulangère[She Was a Baker’s Wife]

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1925|12 x 16 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 750 numbered copies on vélin paper, this not justified, the only printing along with 50 on Japan.

    A good copy.
    Aesthetic Surrealist autograph inscription by Benjamin Péret: '...Pourquoi la chevelure, me direz-vous? Oui, pourquoi? Parce que les cheveux remplacent les parapluies...' to his friend Léo Malet.

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  16. La Révolution surréaliste N°5 de la 1ère année
    Pablo PICASSO, Max ERNST

    La Révolution surréaliste N°5 de la 1ère année[La Révolution surréaliste, No. 5, first year]

    La révolution surréaliste|Paris 15 octobre 1925|20.50 x 29 cm|agrafé

    First edition.
    Literary contributions by Paul Eluard, André Breton, Pierre Brasseur, Raymond Queneau, Giorgio de Chirico, Michel Leiris, Robert Desnos, Antonin Artaud, Benjamin Péret, ...
    Pictorial or photographic contributions by Giorgio de Chirico, Pablo Picasso, André Masson, Max Ernst...
    Upper cover with a few light marginal soiling to the left edge, a small tear at the foot of the spine, otherwise a good copy considering the fragility of this periodical.

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  25. Feu central
    Benjamin PÉRET, Yves TANGUY

    Feu central

    K éditeur|Paris 1947|19 x 24.50 cm|broché
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  28. Maquette manuscrite pour le n°4 de la revue Le Surréalisme même
    André BRETON, Benjamin PÉRET

    Maquette manuscrite pour le n°4 de la revue Le Surréalisme mêmeHandwritten mock-up for issue n4 of the periodical Le Surrealisme meme

    Paris 1958|19.60 x 19.10 cm|une feuille
    Handwritten mock-up for issue n°4 of the periodical Le Surréalisme même
    Paris 1958 | 19.6 x 19.1 cm | one leaf
    Handwritten mock-up intended to become the fourth cover of issue n°4 of the journal Le Surréalisme même, consisting of a manuscript in pencil, ballpoint pen, ink and a glued label. Interesting handwritten placard composed by six hands, as indicated by the caption on the back. The typographical annotations are by Benjamin Péret, the glued paper by Jean-Louis Bédouin and all the rest by André Breton.
    Some folds and a minor cut with no loss of content in the lower right margin of the leaf.
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  30. Feu central
    Benjamin PÉRET, Yves TANGUY

    Feu central

    K éditeur|Paris 1947|19 x 24.50 cm|relié sous étui
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  32. 1929
    MAN RAY, Louis ARAGON

    1929

    [ Editions de la revue Variété|Bruxelles] [Brussels] 1929|21.50 x 20 cm|broché
    [éditions de la revue Variété] | [Brussels 1929] | 21.5 x 20 cm | original wrappers

    First edition, one of 160 numbered copies on Montval, only print after 7 Japan and 48 Holland.
    he work is presented in a half grey morocco chemise, slipcase lined in grey morocco, all signed by Thomas Boichot,
    Famous erotic book illustrated with 4 photolithographs of a pornographic nature by Man Ray putting on a performance with Kiki, the inescapable Montparnasse muse of the Roaring Twenties.
    Each of these photographs is accompanied with erotic poems by Benjamin Péret for the first semester and Louis Aragon for the second.
    Very rare copy of this scandalous...
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  34. Hongrie, soleil levant
    André BRETON, André PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES

    Hongrie, soleil levant

    Paris s. d. [1956]|21 x 27 cm|une feuille
    Very rare first edition of the pamphlet "Hungary, rising sun", printed on blood red paper and written following the crushing of the Hungarian revolution, in November 1956.
    Two traces of vertical and horizontal fold.
    The leaflet was co-signed by Yves Elléouët, Elie-Charles Flamand, Georges Goldfayn, Louis Janover, Nora Mitrani, Jacques Sautès, Jean Schuster, Jean-Claude Silbermann, Jacques Sénelier, Robert Benayoun, Andre Breton, Jean-Louis Bédouin, Adrien Dax, Jean-Jacques Lebel, Jose Pierre, André Pieyre of Mandiargues and Benjamin Péret.
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  35. Tract : "Ne visitez pas l'Exposition Coloniale"
    André BRETON, Paul ÉLUARD

    Tract : "Ne visitez pas l'Exposition Coloniale"Leaflet: "Ne visitez pas l'Exposition Coloniale" "Do not visit the Colonial Exhibition"

    S. n.|s. l. • (Paris) Mai 1931|22 x 27.50 cm|une feuille
    Leaflet: "Ne visitez pas l'Exposition Coloniale” “Do not visit the Colonial Exhibition”

    Rare first edition of this famous leaflet, published by the group of “Surréalistes,” directed against colonialism and, more precisely, the chief of police Jean Chiappe, guilty of having recently deported a Communist Indochinese student.
    Rare and beautiful copy despite signs of frequent folding inherent in this type of document.
    Text by André Breton, Paul Eluard, Benjamin Péret, Georges Sadoul, Pierre Unik, André Thirion, René Crevel, Louis Aragon, René Char, Maxime Alexandre, Yves Tanguy and Georges Malkine.
    This leaflet is an opportunity for the “Surréalistes” to not only...
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  38. André Masson
    André MASSON, André BRETON

    André Masson

    S. n.|Rouen 1940|23.50 x 29.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 297 numbered copies on vellum signed and luxury justifés by André Masson initials.
    Illustrated book of works by André Masson reproductions.
    spine and boards marginally insolated and discolored as usual, pleasant inner state.
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  39. Il était une boulangère
    Benjamin PÉRET

    Il était une boulangère

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1925|12 x 16 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 750 numbered copies on vellum, ours not justified, one draw with 50 Japan.
    Signed autograph of Benjamin Peret Gustave-Louis Toutain.
    Nice copy.
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  40. Main forte
    Benjamin PÉRET, Victor BRAUNER

    Main forte

    Editions de la revue Fontaine|Paris 1946|18.50 x 24 cm|broché
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  41. Feu central
    Benjamin PÉRET, Yves TANGUY

    Feu central

    K éditeur|Paris 1947|19 x 24.50 cm|broché
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  42. La mort par la feuille
    Benjamin PÉRET

    La mort par la feuille

    Eric Losfeld|Paris 1978|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
    Second edition, one of 50 copies numbered on Arches paper, ours bearing the No. 1, only leading copies.
    Signed autograph Eric Losfeld his friend Paul Aveline.
    Nice copy.
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  43. Le soleil noir. Positions N°2 : Le temps des assassins
    Julien GRACQ, Jean PAULHAN

    Le soleil noir. Positions N°2 : Le temps des assassins

    Le Soleil Noir|Paris 1952|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Other contributions from Jean Cocteau, Joseph Delteil, François Di Dio, Louis Pauwels...
    A good copy retaining its advertising band.
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  46. Violette Nozières
    André BRETON, René CHAR

    Violette Nozières

    Nicolas Flamel • José Corti|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris 1933|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
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  47. Toyen
    André BRETON, Jindrich HEISLER

    Toyen

    Editions Sokolova|Paris 1953|15.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, bilingual, one of 1000 numbered copies, the only printing after 1 on Japan paper impérial and 35 on Arches paper.
    Iconography.
    Spine slightly sunned, otherwise a good copy.
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  48. Main forte
    Victor BRAUNER, Benjamin PÉRET

    Main forte

    Editions de la revue Fontaine|Paris 1946|18.50 x 24 cm|broché
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  49. Air mexicain
    Rufino TAMAYO, Benjamin PÉRET

    Air mexicain

    Librairie Arcanes|Paris 1952|19.50 x 25 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    PERET Benjamin illustration by TAMAYO Rufino
    Air mexicain [Air Mexican]

    Librairie Arcanes | Paris 1952 | 19.5 x 25 cm | loose leaves with custom slipcase

    First edition, one of 249 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives paper, the only printing with 1 on Hollande paper and 24 on vélin crème de Renage paper.
    With 4 color lithographs by Rufino Tamayo.
    This copy is enriched with a suite of 4 lithographs by Rufino Tamayo at end, normally reserved for copies from the leading copies.
    A good and rare copy in a pale pink slipcase.
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  50. Air mexicain
    Rufino TAMAYO, Benjamin PÉRET

    Air mexicain

    Librairie Arcanes|Paris 1952|19.50 x 25 cm|en feuilles sous chemise
    TAMAYO Rufino & PERET Benjamin
    Air mexicain Librairie Arcanes, Paris 1952, 195 x 250 mm
    (7 11/16 x 9 13/16 ”), loose leaves, custom slipcase
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vélin crème de Renage paper, the only printing, with one copy on Hollande
    With 4 color original lithographs by Rufino Tamayo
    This copy, as called for in the justification, is enriched with a suite of the 4 lithographs by Rufino Tamayo at end
    Autograph signatures of Benjamin Peret and Rufino Tamayo on the justification page
    A good and rare copy in a pink slipcase.
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  51. Paillasse ! (Fin de l'affaire Aragon)
    René CHAR, René CREVEL

    Paillasse ! (Fin de l'affaire Aragon)

    Editions Surréalistes|Paris Mars 1932|13.50 x 21 cm|agrafé
    First edition.
    Contributions by René Char, René Crevel, Salvado Dali, Paul Eluard, Max Ernst, Benjamin Peret, Yves Tanguy, André Thirion and Tristan Tzara.
    A good and rare copy.
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  53. Air mexicain
    Benjamin PÉRET, Rufino TAMAYO

    Air mexicain

    Lib. Arcanes|Paris 1952|19 x 25 cm|en feuilles
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  54. Air mexicain
    Rufino TAMAYO, Benjamin PÉRET

    Air mexicain

    Librairie Arcanes|Paris 1952|19.50 x 25 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
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  56. Anthologie de l'amour sublime
    Benjamin PÉRET

    Anthologie de l'amour sublime

    Albin Michel|Paris 1956|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the advance (service de presse) copies.
    Rare and handsome autograph inscription from Benjamin Péret to Pierre Klossowski.
    Illustrated.
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  57. Je ne mange pas de ce pain-là
    Benjamin PÉRET

    Je ne mange pas de ce pain-là

    Editions Surréalistes|Paris 1936|9.50 x 15.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on vergé, the only printing with 1 Japon nacré, 15 Japon and 25 copies reserved fot the author.
    A rare and very good copy.
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  58. Le deshonneur des poètes
    Benjamin PÉRET

    Le deshonneur des poètes

    Poésie et révolution|Mexico [Mexico City] 1945|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only printing with 20 pur fil paper.
    A good copy.
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  59. Les malheurs d'un dollar
    Benjamin PÉRET

    Les malheurs d'un dollar

    Les pages libres de la Main à plume|s. l. s. d.|11 x 14.50 cm|une feuille rempliée
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