Boris VIAN

Edition for which he seems to have been derived great papers notwithstanding the justification of the draw.
Very rare autograph signed by Boris Vian for that book to Henri Carles: "In Grand Chief Henri Carles he be confused with Romeo."
Below the autograph, the dedicatee scored some biographical notes pertaining to the existence of Boris Vian germanopratine: BORIS VIAN = BISON RAVI / club St Germain 13 Rue St Benoit, 13 Paris 6th / or Vernon Sullivan Boris Vian ditto / working together 1948-1953 Michelle and Boris / Our friend to all. Musicians, Barmann (sic) Rats St Germain, Journalists, writers etc. etc. not to mention the King Boubal.
Cover art by...

first edition of which he was not drawn large papers, sixth edition of mention.
Back slightly insolated and having a small tear in mind.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists, second edition statement.
Rare autograph signed by Boris Vian on the text to Serge Buiron: "... with my sympathy and send me a number, please."
A lack in foot of the back.

First collected edition on ordinary paper.
With illustrations by Christiane alanore.
A good copy.

The second edition, first in parts (as revised and augmented), one of 15 numbered copies on alfama paper, the tirage de tête.
A fine copy.

First edition, one of 609 numbered copies on vélin acoustique paper, the only large paper copies after 24 on grand Myosotis paper and 144 on pur chiffon d'oreiller paper.
A good copy.

First edition in French translated Boris Vian, one of 50 numbered copies on papier Bible, the only large paper copies.
Spine slightly sunned, two traces of fold to upper cover, internally good.

First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
Spine skillfully repaired, a small tear, not serious, to center of upper cover.

First edition, one of 180 numbered copies, the only large paper copies after 10 with a suite and 10 hors commerce.
With drawings by Christiane Alanore.
A very small insignificant stain to foot of upper cover.

New edition with original illustrations in color by Loustal and printed in 101 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives paper, this copy not justified.
A rare and good copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Boris Vian Jacqueline Zay.
Back cracked and restored with two petitts gaps by foot.

First edition for which there were no large paper copies.
Spine slightly faded as usual, small spots to lower cover, a good copy considering the poor quality of the paper of the time.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on vélin pur fil du Marais paper, the only large paper copies
Foreword by Raymond Queneau
A good and rare copy.

First edition, of which there were no large paper copies
Elegant half navy-blue morocco over marbled paper boards by P
Goy & C
Vilaine, spine in six compartments, gilt date to foot of spine, pastedowns and endpapers of blue paper, covers preserved, top edge gilt
Rare autograph inscription on this work from Boris Vian to René Lalou.

New edition of which there were no large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition for which there were no large paper copies, one of the advance (service de presse) copies.
Spine and covers very slightly and marginally faded, not serious.