Maxime WEYGAND

Maxime WEYGAND

Born21 janvier 1867
Died28 janvier 1965
LanguageFrench
NationalityFrance
Général. Membre de l'Institut (Académie française) (1931-1965)
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WEYGAND, Maxime
  1. "la préface que j'ai écrite n'a aucune portée, c'est seulement une page aimable sur le romancier et le poète devenu historien..."
    Maxime WEYGAND

    "la préface que j'ai écrite n'a aucune portée, c'est seulement une page aimable sur le romancier et le poète devenu historien..."Autograph letter, dated and signed about his preface to L'empire oublié by Georges Delamare, published in 1935 by Hachette

    Paris 1935|11.50 x 18 cm|une page et demie
    Autograph letter from General Maxime Weygand, 26 lines written in blue ink on a single leaf recto verso, concerning his preface to "L'empire oublié - L'aventure mexicaine 1861-1867" by Georges Delamare published by Hachette in 1935.
    Fold inherent to postal dispatch.
    Maxime Weygand minimizes the scope of his work preferring to evoke that of other military men who became writers: "Je ne parle pas des quelques pages écrites pour la réédition du "rôle social de l'officier du Mal Lyautey..." ("I do not speak of the few pages written for the reissue of 'the social role of the officer by Marshal Lyautey...'").
    €150
  2. Lettre autographe datée et signée à propos de ses contributions littéraires notamment liées à la récente disparition du Maréchal Foch
    Maxime WEYGAND

    Lettre autographe datée et signée à propos de ses contributions littéraires notamment liées à la récente disparition du Maréchal Foch

    Morlaix 16 Août 1933|20 x 12.50 cm|une page recto verso
    Autograph letter by General Maxime Weygand, 22 lines written in black ink on a recto verso sheet, with letterhead from his manor of Coat Amour near Morlaix in Finistère.
    Crease inherent to folding for mailing.
    Maxime Weygand has been very busy lately: "J'ai été sans cesse en route ces temps derniers Me voici fort embarassé. J'ai écrit ces deux articles "La prise de commandement d'un chef" et "Au tournant de la route" quelques jours après la mort du Maréchal Foch et sur les sollicitations des uns et des autres dans un moment où la tristesse où j'étais plongé m'avait comme retiré du monde." (I have been constantly traveling lately. Here I am quite embarrassed. I wrote these...
    €150
  3. "Mais cette étude sur le Gal W. écrivain, c'est un sujet qui a bien peu de substance ! "
    Maxime WEYGAND

    "Mais cette étude sur le Gal W. écrivain, c'est un sujet qui a bien peu de substance ! "Autograph letter, dated and signed, in which he refuses an attempt at a biography

    Paris 18 Juin 1938|11.50 x 18 cm|une page et demie
    Autograph letter from General Maxime Weygand, 22 lines written in blue ink.
    Fold marks inherent to the mailing.
    The correspondent and biographer of the general had returned documents to him in order to document the work he intended to write about Maxime Weygand, who acknowledges receipt.
    However, Maxime Weygand shows surprise at the interest he arouses and attempts to dissuade his correspondent from his undertaking: "Mais cette étude sur le Gal W. écrivain, c'est un sujet qui a bien peu de substance ! Vous avez trop de générosité en l'entreprenant, il faut y renoncer." ("But this study on General W. as a writer, it is a subject with very little substance! You are too...
    €150
  4. Le Général Frère - Un Chef, un Héros, un Martyr. Exemplaire de la veuve du général Frère
    Maxime WEYGAND

    Le Général Frère - Un Chef, un Héros, un Martyr. Exemplaire de la veuve du général FrèreThe General Frère - A Leader, a Hero, a Martyr. General Frère’s Widow’s Copy

    Flammarion|Paris 1949|16.50 x 22.50 cm|Relié

    First edition, one of 175 numbered copies on pur fil wove paper, this being copy No. 1, specially printed for Madame General Frère, one of the deluxe issue.

    Contemporary full red shagreen, spine with four raised bands decoratively tooled in blind with fillets and a coat of arms, light rubbing to the joints, gilt rolls to the spine ends, spotting to the boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt fillet border to the pastedowns, gilt rules to the edges, corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt, others untrimmed.
    General Aubert Frère was notably a hero of the French Resistance, serving as organizer and commander of the Resistance within the Army; he was arrested by the Nazis in...

    €450
  5. "Vous avez eu une élection de Maréchal, vingt six voix, chiffre rarement atteint..."
    Maxime WEYGAND

    "Vous avez eu une élection de Maréchal, vingt six voix, chiffre rarement atteint..."[FRENCH ACADEMY] Autograph letter, dated and signed, addressed to Thierry Maulnier congratulating him on his election to the Académie française

    s. n.|Paris 13 Février 1964|13.50 x 21 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter dated and signed, one page, from General and Academician Maxime Weygand addressed to Thierry Maulnier (19 lines in blue ink on one sheet), written on the very evening of the latter's official nomination to the Académie française.
    Central folds inherent to postal folding, printed stamp "Fonds archives privées Maulnier" in lower left corner of the missive.
    The Immortal Maxime Weygand congratulates his now fellow member Thierry Maulnier, elected to replace the vacant seat of Henry Bordeaux, on February 13, 1964: "Mon cher confrère, une ligne pour vous dire mon immense satisfaction de vous nommer ainsi." (My dear colleague, a line to tell you my...
    €150
  6. Forces de la France
    Maxime WEYGAND

    Forces de la France

    Boivin|Paris 1951|16.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
    Spine slightly sunned.
    Iconography.
    Autograph inscription signed by Maxime Weygand: "Pour monsieur Roger Brisson officier de réserve au 13ème tirailleurs algériens. en cordial hommage Weygand." ["For Mr. Roger Brisson reserve officer in the 13th Algerian riflemen. in cordial tribute Weygand."]

    €100
  7. Le Général Frère. Un Chef, un Héros, un Martyr
    Maxime WEYGAND

    Le Général Frère. Un Chef, un Héros, un Martyr

    Flammarion|Paris 1949|16.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 175 numbered copies on wove paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy with full margins.
    General Aubert Frère was notably a hero of the Resistance as organizer and commander of the Resistance in the army, he was arrested by the Nazis in 1943 and died at the Struthof concentration camp on June 14, 1944.
    €300
  8. ... et que vive la France
    Maxime WEYGAND

    ... et que vive la France

    La Colombe|Paris 1953|13.50 x 21 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Publisher's full white paper boards, smooth spine, illustrated front cover, two light dampstains at head and foot of front cover extending to spine.
    Work illustrated by Annie Vallotton.
    Signed autograph inscription from Maxime Weygand to Patrice Morin: "... ce petit livre écrit pour lire, où il trouvera de l'Histoire, des histoires... et des conseils. Amicalement Weygand." ["... this little book written to be read, where he will find History, stories... and advice. Cordially Weygand."]

    €50
  9. ... et que vive la France
    Maxime WEYGAND

    ... et que vive la France

    La Colombe|Paris 1953|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy with illustrations by Annie Vallotton.
    Autograph inscription by Maxime Weygand: "... ce livre écrit pour la jeunesse..." ["... this book written for youth..."]

    €80
  10. Turenne
    Maxime WEYGAND

    Turenne

    Flammarion|Paris 1929|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    New edition.
    Spine lightly sunned, traces of adhesive tape at head and foot of spine and covers.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Maxime Weygand to Marc Magnin.
    €50
  14. Foch
    Maxime WEYGAND

    Foch

    Flammarion|Paris 1947|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
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  15. En lisant les "Mémoires de guerre" du général De Gaulle
    Maxime WEYGAND

    En lisant les "Mémoires de guerre" du général De Gaulle

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition, one of the 60 numbered copies on vellum of Arches paper, drawing of head.
    Signed autograph signed by Maxime Weygand to Henri Duportets.
    Pleasant copy despite tiny bites and scrapes at the head of the second board.
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  16. Turenne
    Maxime WEYGAND

    Turenne

    Paris 1940|13 x 19 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half shagreen Binding navy maroquiné, smooth back slightly discolored, boards, guards and contreplats paper moiré effect, a blunt upper corner, gilded head, wrappers and back preserved and bound in.
    Bel autograph signed Maxime Weygand FG Pernet.
    Yellowed paper as often with regard to the poor quality of the paper war.
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  17. Le 11 Novembre
    Maxime WEYGAND

    Le 11 Novembre

    Flammarion|Paris 1955|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
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  18. L'Arc de triomphe de l'Etoile
    Maxime WEYGAND

    L'Arc de triomphe de l'Etoile

    Flammarion|Paris 1960|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Inscribed by the author.
    Iconography.
    Light tears of no consequence to spine, handsome interior condition.
    €40
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