Georges SIMENON

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Beautiful photographic cover.
Inevitable creases and small corner losses to spine and boards, otherwise handsome copy considering the fragility of this popular edition.

First edition, one of 50 copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe-paper copies (cf. Claude Menguy).

A rare and fine copy, mistakenly lettered "alfa" halfway down the spine, though certainly printed on Lafuma pur fil paper (no copies were printed on alfa paper). White wrappers reserved for the deluxe-paper copies, the photographic wrappers being used only for the ordinary issue.

Illustrated with staged photographs by J. Constantinesco.

First edition, one of 50 copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe-paper copies (cf. Claude Menguy).

A rare and fine copy, mistakenly lettered "alfa" halfway down the spine, though certainly printed on Lafuma pur fil paper (no copies were printed on alfa paper).

White wrappers reserved for the deluxe-paper copies, the photographic wrappers being used only for the ordinary issue.

First edition, one of 50 copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe-paper copies (cf. Claude Menguy).

A rare and fine copy, mistakenly lettered "alfa" halfway down the spine, though certainly printed on Lafuma pur fil paper (no copies were printed on alfa paper). White wrappers reserved for the deluxe-paper copies, the photographic wrappers being used only for the ordinary issue.

Illustrated with staged photographs by J. Constantinesco.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
One joint lightly rubbed.
Rare copy, beautiful illustrated cover.

First edition, one of the 100 numbered copies on papier de luxe, the only deluxe copies ("grands papiers").
Nice copy.

first edition on current paper.
Publisher's binding in full black canvas, smooth back.
Beautiful complete copy of his illustrated jacket.
Autograph signed by Emmanuel d'Astier to Georges Simenon.

Autographed acknowledgments signed by Georges Simenon on a letterhead with his name and address: "with my heartfelt thanks My best wishes Georges Simenon 4-1-82"

Signed autograph card of Georges Simenon on a letterhead with his name and address: "Dear Mr. Handwerk, I thank you very much for your wishes, but I feel a bit overwhelmed by your comparison to the three of my great masters. just do what I can! Sincerely, Georges Simenon 1978 "
A small trace of adhesive in the left margin of the map.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
A nice copy.

First edition.
A slight tear, not serious, to head of spine.
A nice copy retaining its rhodoid plastic jacket.
Preface by Georges Simenon.
Illustrated with 66 reproductions in color and 11 original lithographs (including the cover) by Bernard Buffet.

first edition on plain paper.
Handwritten signature of Georges Simenon on the first cover.
Fussiness on the boards, small tears and marginal deficiencies on the boards,

New edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author of Georges Simenon to Jean-Edouard and Mazarine Bloch: "... this collection of very very old stories ..."
Two traces of folds on the margins of the first board and on the first guard.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on vélin alfama du Marais paper, the only large paper copies.
Half black morocco by Goy & Vilaine, spine in six compartmners, gilt date to foot, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
A very good, elegantly bound, copy.

first edition mimeographed from the author and printed in 100 numbered and justified by Georges Simenon.
Rare and beautiful autograph signed Georges Simenon Bookseller Marcel Clouzot, "the friend who collects Clouzot editions, it is not beautiful but quite rare Affectionately 1961. Georges Simenon!".
Very rare and nice copy.

first edition on the current paper.
Signed autograph of Georges Simenon Ulla Minart "... remember an interview where I learned a lot and where Madame Minart said it better than me what I wanted to say ...
The dedicatee added his name, place and date above the autograph, address below.
A small spot on the pamphlet.

New edition of wich no leading copies exists, review copy.
Tribute autograph dated and signed by the author.

New edition for which he was not drawn large papers.
Bel autograph dated and signed by the author Mr. Pichon "... Sincerely, the history of the country of his parents where I sometimes went on vacation (Neroeteren) ..."
Photographic coverage.
Dos wrinkled like generally.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on papier de luxe, the only large paper copies.
Three small scratched to covers.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on papier de luxe, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on alfa, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on papier de luxe, the only large paper copies.
A rare and good copy.

First edition, one of the copies of the press service.
Binding half marine morocco, back with five nerves, golden tail date marbled paper plates, guards and blue paper contreplats, preserved covers and backs (first dish dive), gilded head, elegant binding signed P. Goy & C . Vilaine.
Signed autograph of the author Maurice Blanchot.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Very light traces of a little rubbing, not serious, on the joints, otherwise a good copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Very light traces of a little rubbing, not serious, on the joints, otherwise a good copy.

First edition, one of 100 copies de luxe numbered, the only large paper copies.
Bibliophile's stamp to endpaper.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Lana, the only large paper copies.
Tiny foxing in the margins, a very good copy retaining his illustrated dust jacket.
Extremely scarce.

First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription from the author to Georges Simenon.
A very good copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription from the author to Georges Simenon, handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome inscription from the author to Georges Simenon.
Work illustrated with drawings by the author.

First edition on ordinary paper, only 50 copies were printed on deluxe paper.
Handsome copy lacking the illustrated dust jacket.

Third edition.
Fine autograph inscription from the author to Georges Simenon.
Handsome copy despite minor stains of no consequence to the first cover.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Fine autograph inscription from the author to Georges Simenon.
Handsome copy, lacking dust jacket.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription from the author to Georges Simenon.
Three small tears without loss affecting the slightly warped spine.

First edition, there were only 100 large paper copies.
Handsome autograph inscription from the author to Georges Simenon.
A very good copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Beautiful full-page autograph inscription from the author to Georges Simenon.
Handsome copy, lacking dust jacket.

First edition.
Nice autograph inscription to Georges Simenon.
Illustrated cover, a very good copy.