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Pléiade library edition printed on Bible paper.
Publisher's full brown grained sheepskin bindings, orange top edges, smooth spines decorated with gilt fillets.
Handsome complete set with protective covers, but lacking slipcases.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Two light stains on the spine very slightly sunned without significance.
Autograph inscription signed by William Cliff to Christian Giudicelli: "Pour toi mon cher Christian cette longue et bizare errance, avec les sentiments de ton devoué. William." ["For you my dear Christian this long and strange wandering, with the feelings of your devoted. William."]

Inquisition et antisémitisme - Résumé de l'histoire juive [suivi de] Le Rêve par Louise Michel
Imprimerie GMarichal & Cie, Paris s.d(1898), 12 x 15 cm, stapled
Rare first edition of this “Résumé de l'histoire juive” bound for the working population: “Il m'a paru utile en ce moment où la campagne antisémite, entreprise depuis dix ans pas Drumont et ses complices, devient de plus en plus aiguë, passionne tout le corps social et peut, d'un moment à l'autre - ou dans un temps donné - sous la protection d'un gouvernement clérico-militaire - se traduire en actes terribles de persécution en France et en Algérie, de publier quelques notes historiques sur le peuple juif. Les camarades qui n'ont guère le temps de s'instruire aux bibliothèques pourront ainsi, confronter leur jugement des choses vécues avec les enseignements de l'histoire sur les griefs reprochés aux juifs par les antisémites qui prêchent leur extermination.” “It seemed useful to me at a time when the anti-Semitic campaign, undertaken for ten years by Drumont and his accomplices, which is becoming more and more acute, exciting the whole social body and which may, from one moment to another - or in any given time - under the protection of a clerical-military government - translate into terrible acts of persecution in France and Algeria, to publish some historical notes on the Jewish people. The comrades who have little time to learn in libraries will thus be able to confront their judgement of things experienced with the lessons of history on the grievances reproached to the Jews by the anti-Semites who preach their extermination.”
Some marginal folding and tears as well as small corner pieces missing.
“Après la chute de l'Empire, [Constant Martin] fut, en tant que délégué des vingt arrondissements, un des signataires de l'Affiche rouge du 6 janvier 1871, proclamation au peuple de Paris pour dénoncer «a trahison» du gouvernement du 4 septembre et pour mettre en avant trois mots d'ordre : Réquisition générale, rationnement gratuit, attaque en masse.” “After the fall of the Empire, [Constant Martin] was, as delegate of the twenty arrondissments, one of the signatories of the Affiche Rouge of 6 January 1871, a proclamation to the people of Paris to denounce a “betrayal” of the government on 4 September and to put forward three slogans: General requisition, free rationing, mass attack.” (Maintron) It is therefore not surprising to find at the end of this brochure an unpublished poem by Louise Michel mentioning the anti-Semitic riot in Algeria.

First edition.
Publisher's binding in full black cloth, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket featuring a spider web on the front cover.
Some asterisks in blue ballpoint pen at the head of certain paragraphs.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Jack Pallam to a man named Jacques.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Henri Thomas to Christian Giudicelli: "... en souvenir des amicales conversations et pour l'avenir. Henri" ["... in memory of friendly conversations and for the future. Henri"]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Alain Borer to Christian Giudicelli across three pages, composed as follows: on the first endpaper which has been cut out, a printed stamp representing the god Horus exclaiming: "Pour Charles" ["For Charles"]; by lifting the window created by Alain Borer, one can see, on the half-title page, a printed stamp representing the god Anubis who, like Horus, expresses himself in these terms: "Zeus Anubis Giudicelli (les noms des deux dieux étant barrés)" ["Zeus Anubis Giudicelli (the names of the two gods being crossed out)"]
Finally, on the title page, this autograph inscription signed by Alain Borer above hieroglyphs printed with an ink stamp: "Pour Christian en souvenir de Will Starkie et de "Alain avait la manie de la collection". Affectueusement. Alain." ["For Christian in memory of Will Starkie and of "Alain had a collecting mania". Affectionately. Alain."]

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Beautiful autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Pour Christian ces instants dérobés, de la part de son ami qui l'embrasse sur beau papier. Roger. 8 Mars 96." ["For Christian these stolen moments, from his friend who embraces him on beautiful paper. Roger. 8 March 96."]

First edition of this series of 24 photogravures depicting views of London.
Manuscript gift inscription in pen: "With very best wishes from Glady Christmas 1926"
Brown paper covers with some marginal tears.
Handsome album documenting London at the birth of Queen Elizabeth II.

First edition.
Bradel bindings in full marbled boards, smooth spines decorated with double gilt fillets, brown sheepskin title labels, tears without loss to headcaps, two corners slightly bumped, yellow edges.
Work illustrated with a portrait of B. Constant as frontispiece to the second volume and complete with the folding facsimile.
Scattered foxing affecting mainly the first volume.

Pléiade library edition printed on Bible paper.
Publisher's bindings in full brown grained sheepskin, orange top edges, smooth spines decorated with gilt fillets.
Fine complete set retaining its protective cellophane covers but lacking its slipcases.

First edition.
Handsome copy.
Other contributions by Valery Larbaud "Préface pour l'Anabase", André Maurois "Les souffrances du jeune Werther", Charles du Bos: "Jacques Rivière, et de la féconde humilité"...

First edition.
Lacks to spine, marginal foxing to covers, small lack to lower right corner of rear cover.
Other contributions by Panait Istrati "L'affaire Roussakov, ou l'U.R.S.S. d'aujourd'hui", Guy de Pourtalès "Les chantiers de Michel-Ange", Jacques de Lacretelle: "Mot de Silbermann"...

First edition.
Lacks to spine and margins of boards, pleasant interior condition.
Contents of this issue include: Léon Brunschvicg "Le moment historique de Montaigne", Albert Cohen "La farce juive (fragment)", Victor Jacobson "Esquisse d'une politique sioniste", Franz Werfel "La tentation", Antisémitisme: Hilaire Belloc, Hans Bluher and René Groos, Sciences religieuses: "Yechou Hanocri" by A.B. Duff...
Rare.

First collected edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Rafael Alberti to Christian Giudicelli with a drawing in red felt-tip pen depicting a dove.

First edition on ordinary paper.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Thomas to Christian Giudicelli: "... amicale pensée, souvenir souvenir que me veux-tu ?" ["...friendly thoughts, memory memory what do you want from me?"]

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian pour célébrer notre (déjà) longue amitié sans accident de parcours je t'embrasse. Roger. 6/9/85" ["To Christian to celebrate our (already) long friendship without any mishaps, I embrace you. Roger. 6/9/85"]

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at tail, brown shagreen title-label with some marginal scratches, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Pencil annotations on the blank endpapers of the binding, some light foxing of no consequence.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at tail, brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, front board slightly discolored at upper left corner.
Pencil annotations on the blank endpapers of the binding, some light foxing of no consequence, the leaf containing pages 119 to 122 of the second year is detached.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Pour Christian mais entre nous demeure, ce qui est plus fort que la vie, le secret des jours partagés. Roger." ["For Christian but between us remains, what is stronger than life, the secret of shared days. Roger."]

First edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
A stain to upper left corner of back board, a small tear at foot of slightly sunned spine.
Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by William Humphrey in French to Christian Giudicelli.

Bibliothèque de La Pléiade edition printed on Bible paper.
Publisher's full brown grained sheep bindings, orange top edges, smooth spines decorated with gilt fillets.
Fine complete set with its protective covers but lacking dust jackets and slipcases.

First collected edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full beige cloth binding, smooth spine, green paper endpapers and pastedowns.
Work illustrated with drawings by Alexandre-Alecos Fassianos.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Louis Aragon to Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian Giudicelli de la part de deux amis de l'Italie..." ["To Christian Giudicelli from two friends of Italy..."] enriched with the signature of Hamid Foulâdvind.

First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Handsome copy despite two fold marks at the corners of the front cover.
Full-page autograph inscription signed by Gérard Mendel to historian Max Gallo.

First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Rocard to his close friends Eric Westphal and his wife Martine: "A Martine et Eric en souvenir de tant d'années de compagnonnage, avec toute mon amitié" [To Martine and Eric in memory of so many years of companionship, with all my friendship].

First edition printed in 600 numbered copies on papel de hilo.
Full burgundy flexible boards binding, smooth spine with light superficial scuffs to joints, front board stamped in center with a blind-stamped bird reproducing the illustration from the front cover, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, decorative gilt board-edges on pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, all edges gilt.
Rare autograph inscription signed by José Bergamin: "A Willsen amigo JBergamin." ["To Willsen friend JBergamin."] enriched with a drawing representing a small bird between two flowers.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Chessex to Christian Giudicelli: "... les dérives de Jonas et l'amitié de Jacques Chessex." ["... the drifts of Jonas and the friendship of Jacques Chessex."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Jean-Louis Bory to Christian Giudicelli: "Pour Christian Giudicelli, presse-moi ! tu verras comme je suis sucré... Amicalement. JLouis Bory" ["For Christian Giudicelli, squeeze me! you'll see how sweet I am... Cordially. JLouis Bory"].

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by José Cabanis to Christian Giudicelli: "... mon voisin trop rare, en souvenir d'un ami disparu..." ["... my too rare neighbor, in memory of a departed friend..."]

First edition.
Handsome copy.
Rich iconography.
Autograph inscription signed by Alain Borer to Christian Giudicelli: "Pour Christian, tout en avant, dans la lumière et dans la force - en toutes proximités. Alain" ["For Christian, all forward, in light and in strength - in all proximities. Alain"] enhanced with an ink stamp design reminiscent of an Egyptian hieroglyph.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Rocard to his close friend Eric Westphal: "A Eric, mon plus vieux et complice ami dans l'existence, pour confirmer une fidélité indéracinable dans l'amitié" ["To Eric, my oldest and most complicit friend in life, to confirm an ineradicable faithfulness in friendship"].

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from Michel Rocard to his close friend Eric Westphal and his wife Martine: "... ce qui a suivi nos débuts communs, avec ma fidèle amitié..." ["... what followed our shared beginnings, with my faithful friendship..."]

First edition in pocket book format, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Francis Ponge to the writer Christian Giudicelli.

New edition, with some parts in first edition as revised and corrected.
Spine lightly sunned without damage.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jacques Baron to Christian Giudicelli.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very lightly sunned without damage.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Thomas to Christian Giudicelli: "... ces récitations qui vont du grave au doux, du plaisant au sévère..." ["... these recitations which go from grave to gentle, from pleasant to severe..."]

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "A toi, Christian, que le bonhomme d'Ampère soit le signe de notre vie et de notre amitié, je t'embrasse. Roger." ["To you, Christian, may le bonhomme d'Ampère be the sign of our life and our friendship, I embrace you. Roger."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
Minor light stains of no consequence to margin of front cover, handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Chessex to Christian Giudicelli: "... cette histoire errante..." ["this wandering story..."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Small light stains on the fore edge and on the back cover, a handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Pierre Darroussin to a woman named Stéphanie.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full green cloth binding, smooth spine, green paper endpapers and pastedowns.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by René Depestre to the writer Christian Giudicelli.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A small fold to lower right corner of back cover, otherwise handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Autograph inscription signed by Bernard Frank to Christian Giudicelli.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on pure thread laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a lack to margin of the first endpaper.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Pour toi, mon Christian, la vie n'est pas brève car tu sais bien que "nous vivrons toujours" Roger." ["For you, my Christian, life is not brief because you know well that 'we will always live' Roger."]

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Quarante ans après "arban" voici le garçon d'orage qui lui répond à sa manière... A toi, Christian, qu'il soit le gage "sur beau papier" de mon affection fraternelle et de ma tendresse. Je t'embrasse. Roger." ["Forty years after "arban" here is the storm boy who responds to him in his own way... To you, Christian, may it be the token "on beautiful paper" of my brotherly affection and my tenderness. I embrace you. Roger."]

Comment je vois le Monde [The World as I See It], Paris 1934, 12x19cm, bound.
First edition of the French translation published a year before the English translation, one of 10 numbered copies on Hollande, most limited deluxe issue.
Dark gray half morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, patterned paper boards, gray paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved (slightly wrinkled and with small tears), top edge gilt over untrimmed edges, binding signed P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
A few foxing spots to endpapers and to some leaves on the untrimmed edges, bookplate on pastedown.
A very rare untrimmed copy of this fundamental text by the brilliant scientist.

First edition, printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Louis Bory to Christian Giudicelli: "... ou les difficultés de n'être pas cheval..." ["... or the difficulties of not being a horse..."] enhanced with an original drawing in black felt-tip pen depicting two zebras facing each other.

First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine and covers marginally and lightly yellowed, complete with publisher's slip.
Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by John Fowles to Christian Giudicelli.

First illustrated edition with color lithographs by André Masson, Fonatanarosa, Carzou, Commère, Luc Simon, Pelayo, Guiramand and Garbell. Each work, which generally occupies one volume, is illustrated by a painter. Imprimerie nationale, in Romain du roi 14-point. One of 4500 on watermarked Arches vellum, numbered 759.
Deluxe publisher's binding in full havana shagreen. Smooth spine decorated with a pattern of H's. Author's signature on upper cover. Slipcase edged in havana shagreen. One edge of volume 3 slipcase split for 8cm, otherwise superb copy in near-mint condition, perfectly fresh.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian, à qui je dois beaucoup de cette joie pour qu'il la garde toute sa vie dans son coeur, son ami. Roger. 17/3/74" ["To Christian, to whom I owe much of this joy so that he may keep it all his life in his heart, his friend. Roger. 17/3/74"]

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown shagreen title-label with some scratches, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Pencil annotations on the last blank endpaper, occasional light foxing.
Handsome copy.

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, an advance copy.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Adolf Rudnicki to Jacques Duchâteau.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition of the catalogue of Jean-Pierre's sculptures presented at the Enrico Navarra gallery in Paris.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with reproductions of works by the emblematic and fiery captain of the French rugby team who became a sculptor.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Jean-Pierre Rives to a lady named Lorraine.

First edition.
Publisher's binding in full black boards, smooth spine, spine and covers richly decorated with polychrome and gilt decorative motifs, covers ruled in blind, yellow paper endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary Romantic binding.
Some foxing.
Work illustrated with 8 color drawings hors-texte.
Handsome copy presented in its contemporary Romantic binding.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown shagreen title-label with light rubbing, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown shagreen title-label with light rubbing, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped.
Pencil annotations on the last blank endpaper, occasional light foxing.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, two corners slightly bumped.
Pencil annotations on final blank endpaper, occasional light foxing.
Handsome copy.

Edition with some parts in first edition.
Bradel binding in half marbled boards, smooth spine attractively decorated with gilt cartouches and typographical motifs, marbled paper boards, tear-drop pattern endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
Two fold marks at head and foot of pages 207 and 208.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the slightly sunned spine.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Pierre Getzler.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Perec to Chantal Labre.

First edition in paperback format.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Pascal Quignard to Chantal (Labre).

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the press.
Some worming to first endpaper, otherwise handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
Fine signed autograph inscription from Emmanuel Berl: "A Claude ces huit grâces qu'elle a déjà lues & que j'eusse voulu qu'elle illustrât. Avec la tendre et malheureuse affection & les hommages d'Emmanuel Berl." ["To Claude these eight graces which she has already read & which I would have wished her to illustrate. With tender and unfortunate affection & the homages of Emmanuel Berl."]

Photographic postcard from Pathé Natan studio showing Orane Demazis slightly in profile, with a pensive expression.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Orane Demazis to Mademoiselle Coppio.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, with press cuttings included.
Autograph inscription signed by psychoanalyst Pierre Fédida to Nadine Nimier: "Pour toi Nadine avec beaucoup de tendresse. Pierre." ["For you Nadine with much tenderness. Pierre."]

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at tail, brown shagreen title label with slight rubbing, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped.
Ink and pencil annotations on the final blank endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at tail, brown shagreen title-label with slight rubbing, marbled paper boards, first cover stained at upper left corner, corners slightly bumped.
Pencil annotations on the last blank endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Spine slightly sunned without gravity, small stains on the covers.
Other contributions by Alain "Etudes pour les idées et les âges", Pierre-Jean Jouve "Des déserts", Jean Prévost "Sur une exégèse de Paul Valéry", Marcel Jouhandeau "Prudence Hautechaume", Albert Thibaudet...

Complete edition in 25 volumes illustrated with 245 plates, including the author's portrait by Deveria as frontispiece, 216 hand-colored plates (some with gold highlights) including 91 for mammals, 126 for birds, 13 in black and 4 folding geographical maps. Rare copy complete with the supplementary volume published in 1828 with 12 colored plates.
Full glazed calf binding. Spine with raised bands decorated with 3 cold-stamped Restoration tools inlaid with gold dots, roulettes at head and tail, on the bands and forming compartments. 2 title-labels in blonde calf. Large cold-stamped medallion on covers and cold-stamped frame border.
Spine showing traces of discoloration, small lacks or minute fragment losses to 8 headcaps (volumes 9, 11, 23, 1, 5, 24...) with volume 26 having a tear to the joint at the upper headcap, same at tail. Paper relatively fresh with some scattered foxing. Most plates are in perfect fresh condition, some browned with some foxing. In volumes 3, 4, 5 and 10, some leaves browned and browning. One tear in vol.11 p. 63, and browned leaves. Spine with traces of discoloration. Some scattered foxing.
Bookplate of Comte Chevreau d'Enraigues.
Most of the colored plates are the work of Gabriel Prêtre, painter of the natural history museum and Empress Joséphine's menagerie. These complete works are expanded with a general view of the progress of several branches of natural sciences arranged by Comte de Lacépède, augmented with a volume containing a summary of nature's marvels discovered from Buffon to our day.

First collected edition of this collection whose volumes appeared separately, only the half-titles indicating the title Oeuvres, or oeuvres posthumes; it is difficult to assemble.
This edition contains Les fables in first edition, but also the Don Quichotte whose version by Florian appears for the first time, and Gonzalve de Cordoue of which this is the first edition. Volume 12 contains the life of Florian and several unpublished pieces including Guillaume Tell.
Illustration: apart from the 24 figures by Barbier and Lefèvre present in the Don Quichotte, this copy is complete with the 84 figures rarely found assembled with these editions, in frames by Monsiau, Queverdo, on heavy paper, including a portrait of Cervantes and of Florian also in ornate frames. Total of 108 figures.
Contemporary full glazed and flamed blonde calf binding. Smooth spine decorated with 2 compartments with grotesque diamonds, 2 stamps, and roulettes separating the various compartments. Morocco title-label and volume labels in tawny. Spines uniformly faded. Crack to upper joint of volume 10, some light surface wear on several boards, several corners. One gathering loose in volume 1, in volume 3, several in volume 6, one in volumes 9, 10, 11. In volume 1, trace of angular dampstain on the plates of Galatée and on the text erratically and resuming from p. 98 to 114. Volume 2, trace of dampstain at edge of margins of some leaves. Volume 7, trace of dampstain in upper margin of the first plate and on the leaves, fainter up to page 30. One perforation at tail of volume 9.
Details of the collection:
Volume 1: Estelle followed by Galatée. 1788. De l'imprimerie de Monsieur. 13 figures.
Volume 2: Numa Pompillus. De l'imprimerie de Didot L'aîné. 1787. Statement of third edition. 13 figures.
Volume 3: Nouvelles. De l'imprimerie de Didot L'aîné. 1792. Statement of third edition. 12 figures.
Volumes 4 and 5: Gonzalve de Cordoue preceded by a summary on the Moors of Spain. De l'imprimerie de Didot L'aîné. 1791. 15 figures.
Volumes 6 and 7: Théâtre. Imprimerie de Didot L'aîné. 1790. Statement of third edition. 13 figures.
Volume 8: Fables. Imprimerie de Didot L'aîné. 11 figures.
Volumes 9 to 11: Don Quichotte. 1799. Deterville. Imprimerie de Didot L'aîné. 24 figures.
Volume 12. Guillaume Tell et autres pièces. A la librairie économique. 1800. 8 figures.

First edition with the correct imprint of June 2001.
Handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A slight tear to the lower left corner of the first cover.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed and inscribed by André Figuéras to Dona Sangor.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 30 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.

Pléiade library edition printed on Bible paper.
Publisher's binding in full brown grained sheep, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Handsome copy complete with its rhodoid, lacking slipcase.

First edition of this special issue of "Littérature de la révolution mondiale", journal of "l'Organe central de l'union internationale des écrivains révoltionnaires".
Issue illustrated with photographs.
A lack at the foot of the spine which also bears two black stains in its middle, light dampstain at the foot of the last leaves.
Contributions by B. Illés, S. Gopner, Johannes R. Bécher, N. Skrypnik, A.B. Khalatov, N. Mikitenko.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine very lightly sunned, one stain to margin of back cover.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Dominique de Roux to his friend Vladimir Dimitrijevic, founder of L'Age d'Homme publishing house: "Pour toi Vladimir notre exemple à tous. Affection. 21 Dec. 1967." ["For you Vladimir, our example to all. With affection. 21 Dec. 1967."]

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine sunned, one angular lack at foot of second board.
Signed autograph inscription from Henry Thétard to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as Max Jacob.

First edition, one of 6 numbered copies on Japan paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies after 2 on China paper.
Half blue morocco binding with corners, faded spine with five raised bands set with dots and decorated with double gilt fillets, some minor rubbing to spine, double gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of combed paper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed Ach. Pollet.
Work illustrated by G. Lami.
Moving signed autograph inscription from Gaston Derys: "A ma chère Minnie, à ma chère femme, je dédie ce livre d'amour, où chante l'écho de nos baisers." ["To my dear Minnie, to my dear wife, I dedicate this book of love, where echoes the song of our kisses."]

First edition.
Some lacks to head and foot of spine as well as to corners of boards, worming to boards, offsetting from blue cover to title page.
Rare.
Autograph inscription signed by Frédéric Passy to Victor Modesse.

Printed visiting card of Jorge Amado on which he has added a few words, probably for his friend and translator of his works into French Alice Raillard: "Com un abraza cordial do Jorge Amado."
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Contemporary binding in green half cloth, smooth spine, scuffing.
Each issue consists of 16 pages and features an engraving on the cover. Some small in-text engravings.
Contributions by Jules Claretie, Hector Malot, Emile Zola, Léon Tolstoï, Alphonse Daudet, Léon Hennique, Jean Richepin, François Coppée, etc. Engravings by Clérice, Draner, Michelet, etc.
Usual foxing.

New edition, one of the copies on laid paper.
Spine slightly sunned at head and foot with two small lacks.
Work illustrated, as frontispiece, with a portrait of the author by Pierre-Eugène Vibert.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Lucien Descaves to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob.

Illustrated edition, with an original etching by Chas Laborde as frontispiece, one of 1204 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only printing after 58 Japan.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally lightened as usual, some small interior foxing.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Publisher's black pasteboard binding, black cloth spine, yellow pasteboard slipcase with trace of label at foot of second board.
Work illustrated with reproductions of constructions by Roger Taillibert.
Text by René Huyghe: "L'architecture et la révolution des formes."
Autograph inscription signed by Roger Taillibert: "A Georges Patrix l'ami qui par son talent à toujours bati (sic) l'architecture de couleurs et de la joie." ["To Georges Patrix the friend who through his talent has always built the architecture of colors and joy."]

First edition of this work addressed to the new King of Prussia Friedrich Wilhelm against the three great impostors of the time: Cagliostro, Lavater and Mesmer.
First page creased (title page), some light foxing.
Rare work in original stitching.

First edition of these odes to the Emperor.
Some light foxing.
Rare work in temporary covers and original stitching.

First edition of this speech delivered by Charles Pichegru to the National Convention assembly.
Rare and handsome copy in original wrappers.

First edition of this speech delivered by Bertrand Barère, deputy of the département of Hautes Pyrénées, to the National Convention assembly.
Small tears to margins of leaves.
Rare and handsome copy in original wrappers.

First edition.
Handsome copy with illustrated gilt and purple covers.

First edition of this thesis submitted to obtain a doctorate in law at the University of Paris.
Spine and boards slightly faded, small lack at foot of spine, a crease to lower right corner of front board, handsome interior condition.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated by Jiri Kolar.
Some reading marks in blue ballpoint pen in the margins of certain paragraphs.
Manuscript signature by Jiri Kolar.

First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite two creases to lower corners of boards.
Signed autograph inscription from Severo Sarduy to Georges Raillard and his wife.

First edition illustrated with 60 plates containing 300 drawings comprising 5000 titles and 700 observations. Author's stamp on verso of title page attesting to the first edition.
Publisher's binding in half red shagreen with red percaline boards. Spine with false raised bands decorated with 4 large compartmented fleurons in blind. Percaline of both boards of volume 1 warped in places. Interior stitching of volume 1 loose, showing daylight between the 2 boards. Some foxing in volume 2. One yellow dampstain p.119 in volume 2, and p. 328 to 334, heavy yellow foxing.
Bookplate stamp Jules Dupont.
All of French culinary art in a great treatise on gastronomy. This major work is considered one of the most important of French cuisine and it is a perfect mirror of cooking as it was practiced in great restaurants and prestigious establishments. Numerous menus illustrate the culinary customs of the 19th century, far removed from our frugality.