Émile ZOLA

First edition of this biography of Zola by novelist and playwright Paul Alexis who was familiar with Zola (he was born in Aix-en-Provence) and member of the group of six (with Huysmans, Céard, Maupassant and Hennique, gathered around Zola ) the origin of the Soirees de Medan. It is decorated with a portrait of Zola and a note by facsimile.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Paul Alexis to art critic and collector Philippe Burty (1830-1890).
Contemporary binding in full percaline ocher, back smoothes decorated with the bookplate of Philippe Burty (a stork) pushed to the back of the cold binding, preserved covers, contemporary binding signed in cold Pierson.
The actor library Pauley with his bookplate engraved by Leroy, representing a magician.
Armorial bookplate inscribed with the motto For Autruy. Light foxing.

first edition.
Binding to bradel in full red calico, smooth lightened spine with a gold central floral pattern, double thread and dates in golden tail piece as black shagreen, marginally discolored boards with small scratches, bookplate Adolphe Racot pasted on a contreplat, contemporary binding signed cold Pierson.
Signed autograph Emile Zola Adolphe Racot "... devoted his colleague ..."
Some minor foxing.

First edition. One of 100 numbered copies on Hollande, this one n°89.
Half black morocco by Bellevallée ca 1950. Title and date gilt to bottom of spine, spine in compartments Jansenist, top edge gilt, covers and spine preserved. An uncut fine copy.

Original drawing in ink and ink wash. A collage in the bottom.

Original edition on the current paper.
Binding to open bradel made paper, smooth back, navy morocco as an exhibit, preserved cover, gilded head, elegant binding pastiche signed P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
Signed autograph of the author and sociologist destroyer of racist theories Jean Finot, "Jean Finot his friendly colleague ..."
A small angular lack the top and leaves some margin without ever reaching the text.

First edition, of which there were no large paper copies.
Elegant pastiche Bradel binding of marbled paper boards by T. Boichot, red Russia title-piece, covers bearing date 1872 and spine (soiled) preserved, top edge gilt.
Skillfully repaired tear to head of half-title, title, preface and first leaf of text.
A little insignificant spotting.
A rare copy of the second volume of Les Rougon-Macquart in a handsome pastiche binding.

Original edition.
Binding sheepskin half blonde, smooth back adorned with a long box with golden florets, dotted lines and arabesques gilded interior framing, planting tiny flowers and large golden jewel in the center, as red morocco label applied inlay, golden milestone in cartridge tail, paper plates to the tank, and contreplats combed guards lined paper, first retained cover plate, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph of the author Jean Finot.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Contemporary Bradel binding of half dark green cloth over marbled paper boards, spine with gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet to foot of spine and red shagreen title label (two scuffs), two corners slightly bumped.
Autograph inscription signed by Emile Zola to Henri Meilhac.
A good copy.

first edition on the current paper.
Binding to bradel half percaline almond, smooth back with a gold finial, double thread and Date golden tail, as Exhibit burgundy morocco, marbled paper boards, modern pastiche binding.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed Emile Zola to Mr. Martin.
Scattered spots, some leaves with clear spots and a pale marginal wetting.

First edition on ordinary paper
Contemporary indigo half morocco Bradel binding over marbled paper boards by Féchoz, spine with gilt floral motif, gilt date at foot, top edge gilt, covers preserved; black morocco chemise and slipcase by P
Goy & C
Vilaine, date at foot of spine, lined with blue suede
Autograph inscription from Emile Zola to Auguste Marcade A very good unjustified copy in a good binding

First edition on ordinary paper.
Half red shagreen over marbled paper boards, spine in six compartments, date at bottom, one joint cracked at head and foot (to a length of 2cm), lower corners rubbed, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers (with small angular lacks) preserved.
Autograph inscription signed by Emile Zola to the journalist Henri Morel.
A little light spotting.

New edition on ordinary paper.
Work illustrated by A. Calbet.
One marginal crease mark on the front cover, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition, one of 330 numbered copies on Hollande.
A good and well-margined copy, as issued.

First edition of which there were no grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Half morocco, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Spine faded, lacks repaired on the covers and the spine of the covers.
A nice copy without foxing.

First edition.
Contributions by P. Gamarra "Maupassant ancient and modern", M. Cury "The notion of time in the short story" J.-P. Han "A precursor of the nouveau roman?"...
Handsome copy.

First edition, presented under double cream wrappers, one of the rare copies on Holland paper from a very small print run whose number is not specified, the only deluxe copies.
Contributions by G. Kahn, J. de Mitty, J.P. Jacobsen on the plague in Bergamo, tribute from the Revue Blanche to Emile Zola for the condemnation he faced in the verdict of February 23, 1898 regarding the Dreyfus affair...
Minor marginal worming without consequence to the covers of the double wrappers, handsome copy.
Rare.

First edition of which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Spine split, one joint cracked at head and foot, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.

First edition.
Three small marginal lacks to the slightly faded front cover, handsome interior condition.
Rare.

The first edition, published in a small number of copies, of this offprint from the 'Revue de littérature comparée'.
A tiny corner lack to the front cover, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition.
A good copy.