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Maurice BLANCHOT
Bristol autographe adressé à sa nièce Annick Blanchot
S. n.|s. l. s.d. (ca 1965)|10 x 7.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Autograph card from Maurice Blanchot to his niece Annick, 5 lines in black ink. Manuscript envelope included.
"Pour Annick (on the envelope),
ce livre ne t'apportera rien de consolant, mais du moins reçois-le comme le témoignage de mon affection qui ne te manquera pas, aussi longtemps que vivre sera possible - et peut-être, au-delà, par le souvenir." (For Annick, this book will bring you nothing consoling, but at least receive it as testimony of my affection which will not fail you, as long as living remains possible - and perhaps, beyond that, through memory.)

€700
Henri BOSCO
Photographie originale représentant Henri Bosco de profil
S. n.|s. l. s.d.(ca 1970)|18 x 24 cm|une feuille
Original photograph showing Henri Bosco in profile. Contemporary print.
On verso, pencil annotations: Henri Bosco fonds Gallimard 125mm and 2 in blue pencil.

€200
Carlo RIM
Dessin original monogrammé au stylo noir représentant Paul Carbone, dit Venture, le célèbre bandit corse ayant régné sur la pègre marseillaise
s. l. s.d. (circa 1943)|16 x 19.50 cm|une feuille
Original drawing monogrammed and executed in black ballpoint pen by Carlo Rim depicting Paul Carbone, known as Venture, with clenched jaw and wearing dark glasses.
The ruled drawing, in blue pencil, is signed in black felt-tip pen Carlo Rim and is captioned "Paul Carbone dit Venture" in pencil.
It also bears these indications in red and mauve felt-tip pens: 122 bis and page 123. The manuscript notation "dessin de Carlo Rim" has been masked with correction fluid.
Paul Carbone, famous Corsican bandit and godfather of the Marseille underworld, was the first to connect organized crime with the world of politics.
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, author of...
€120
Carlo RIM
Deux dessins originaux aux feutres bleu, rouge et vert représentant le visage de son grand ami le poète André Salmon, les deux de profil et affectés d'une moue triste
s. l. 1967|21 x 27 cm|une feuille
Two original drawings in blue, red felt-tip pen representing the face of his great friend the writer and poet André Salmon from two profile angles, both sketching a sad pout.
The drawing on the recto is signed in black felt-tip pen: "Carlo Rim" and is captioned "A. Salmon. Sanary August 1967."
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, author of "Ma belle Marseille", a caricaturist, a filmmaker and was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob and André Salmon whom he met in Sanary.
€100
(Hector MALOT) J. DECLUSEAUX
Dessin original en couleurs représentant Hector Malot
S. n.|s. l. 1882|16.50 x 24.50 cm|une feuille
Original colored drawing signed and dated by J. Descluseaux depicting Hector Malot full-length holding a pen in his right hand and a bundle of books in his left.
Drawing executed in pencil, blue and red ink.
This copy by J. Descluseaux is strongly inspired by, with some variations, André Gill's caricature of Hector Malot published in No. 116 of 1881.
In André Gill's drawing, Hector Malot's blouse is red (blue in Descluseaux's version), the pen yellow (colorless in the copy) and the bundle of books yellow (red in the Descluseaux).
The drawing is captioned Mr Hector Malot and J. Descluseaux 1882 in pencil.

€150
Abel GANCE
"Bel éphèbe au front mat, candide amoureux pur, Irridiant de sa chair en clarté rose et blonde..."Autograph poem from his youth, dated and signed by Abel Gance, entitled "A Dédé", inspired by the novel Dédé by Achille Essebac
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1909]|21 x 27 cm|une page
Autograph manuscript of a youthful poem signed by Abel Gance, comprising twenty-four stanzas in alexandrines written when he was 20 years old, 32 lines written in black ink on a torn sheet from a school notebook.
Manuscript note by Abel Gance at the beginning and end of the poem: "A false idea can have such arguments that reason can only combat them to the detriment of the reasoner's feelings". Composed in Paris this October 3rd in 2 hours following a reading of Dédé a novel by Essbach" (sic), (actually Achille Essebac).
Fold marks inherent to envelope insertion, one black ink deletion in the lower left corner of the sheet.
Beautiful poem inspired by Achille...
€500
Abel GANCE
Poème autographe de jeunesse daté et signé d'Abel Gance intitulé "La pluie" et dédié à Baudelaire
S. n.|s. l. 1907|21 x 27 cm|une page
Dated and signed autograph poem by Abel Gance, then aged 18. 18 lines written in violet ink on a torn sheet of a school notebook. The poem was written in Montluçon and dated 1907. Usual folds, a black ink trace in the lower left-hand corner of the leaf.

A mournful and beautiful poem dedicated to Charles Baudelaire entitled "La pluie" (The Rain), probably published in Abel Gance's only and very rare collection of poems "Un doigt sur le clavier, 1909 (A Finger on the Keyboard) when he set out to begin a theater career in Brussels.

"Desolate vertigo of dreary rainwater
Perversely spurting on the pavement,
Weeping lethargy awakening salutes,
€450
Abel GANCE
Deux poème autographes de jeunesse datés et signés d'Abel Gance qu'il a dédicacés, au recto, à "Ma Line adorée"
S. n.|s. l. Mai 1909|19.50 x 24.50 cm|une page
Two autograph quatrains from his youth dated and signed with sixteen and twelve stanzas in alexandrines by Abel Gance, then aged 20, 18 and 14 lines written in black ink with additions in purple ink for the first poem and in purple ink for the second; these poems written on a sheet torn from a school exercise book.
On the recto, the first poem is dated May 1909 and is dedicated in purple ink: "A ma chère Line adorée. Mai 1909. AGance".
The second, on the verso, is dated Bruxelles 9 Janvier 1909 AGance.
Fold marks inherent to postal mailing, corrections and additions in purple ink or pencil for the first quatrain.
This melancholic poem was probably...
€700
Robert de MONTESQUIOU
Poème autographe inédit daté et signé de Robert de Montesquiou intitulé "A la mémoire de Jean Carriès"
S. n.|s. l. Novembre 1904|33.50 x 40.50 cm|une page
Autograph poem dated and signed in four stanzas of alexandrines by the dandy count, 18 lines written in black ink on watermarked tracing paper.
Traces of folds inherent to the folding of the missive.
Very fine poem appearing to be unpublished although it resembles the text he devoted to Jean-Joseph-Marie Carriès, talented sculptor-ceramist artist, in his work "Autels Privilégiés" published by Charpentier in 1898.
"Nous qui l'avons connu sous son charmant visage,
Avec son rire enfant, sa jeunesse de coeur,
Nous sommes les heureux de le savoir vainqueur
Après qu'il a, des jours, traversé le paysage...
...
Beaux vases, versez sous le conseil...
€800
Lucien CLERGUE
Photographie originale comportant au verso un long envoi autographe signé présentant ses voeux pour l'année 1967
S. n.|s. l. s.d. [1967]|7 x 20 cm|une feuille
Original photograph enhanced on its verso with an autograph inscription signed by Lucien Clergue, 17 lines in blue colored pencil addressed to friends to present his wishes for 1967.
Vintage silver gelatin print depicting a nude woman's body reflected in water.
The photograph is mounted on cardboard, three small foxing spots on the sheet.
"Pour 1967 voeux les meilleurs et les plus sincères de tes minettes Olivia Anne Eglantine Yoyo et Lucien" (For 1967 the best and most sincere wishes from your kittens Olivia Anne Eglantine Yoyo and Lucien),

€700
Roland BARTHES
Notes manuscrites concernant ses occupations de la vie quotidienne
s. l. s.d.[ca 1970]|21 x 27 cm|une feuille
Manuscript notes by Roland Barthes, 18 lines written in blue ink and pencil on three pieces of paper pasted onto a sheet, relating to the author's daily life.
Roland Barthes has written down names of people he is in contact with and their activities: "Dimitru Tepereag - 27 strada Carpirea Bucarest. L'inviter pour passer son diplôme."; Melle De Sicco Ely. 78.92 1 bis rue Clément Marot ; 171, 00 chèque à Mme François Kobastan. Mme Paola Mazella (à New York). (Dimitru Tepereag - 27 strada Carpirea Bucarest. Invite him to take his diploma.; Miss De Sicco Ely. 78.92 1 bis rue Clément Marot; 171.00 check to Mrs François Kobastan. Mrs Paola Mazella (in New York).
€350
Boris VIAN
Le petit Lauriston
Collège de Pataphysique|s. l. • [Paris] An LXXXIII (1955)|16 x 20.50 cm|agrafé
First edition, one of 299 numbered Cérasescent copies, the only printing along with 98 citrin copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine and covers slightly and marginally discolored as usual, minimal marginal tears to the front cover.
€200
Antoine de SAINT-EXUPERY
Personnage à la mine de plomb et crayon de couleurCharacter in pencil and coloured pencil [Original drawing signed]
s. l. s. d.|22 x 28 cm|une feuille
Original signed drawing in pencil and pink crayon by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, on “Navarre” watermarked paper. Horizontal fold, annotation in pencil in upper left-hand corner, minute tears in lower margin.

Precious drawing signed by Saint-Exupéry – the writer-artist very rarely signed his graphic works – of a caricature character, sharing some of the writer's own features.
€10,000
Proust and the future of pastiche: "it seems to me that it could perhaps become a more discreet, more fragile and more elegant form of literary criticism"
Proust and the future of pastiche: "it seems to me that it could perhaps become a more discreet, more fragile and more elegant form of literary criticism"
Marcel PROUST
Lettre autographe signée à Maurice de Fleury à propos de ses pastichesSigned Autograph Letter Regarding His Pastiche
s. l. s. d. [1908 ou 1919 ?]|11.60 x 17.80 cm|4 pages sur un feuillet remplié
Autograph letter signed by Marcel Proust to his friend Maurice de Fleury, a psychiatrist and famed man of letters close to Émile Zola, who wrote a collection of short stories as well as various medical works on neurasthenia, insomnia, epilepsy (Chiara Carraro, Philip Kolb). Four pages written in black on a bifolium with "Island Mill" watermark and framed in black. Usual traces of folds.
Published in Kolb, VIII, no. 32, p. 74-75.
Superb letter extolling the merits of literary pastiche, by one of the greatest writers of the genre: Marcel Proust.
The writing of this letter may coincide with the publication of Proust's series of pastiches on the Lemoine Affair (a scam set up by a...
€8,500
René DU GUAY-TROUIN
Memoires de Monsieur Du Guay-Trouin[The Memoirs of M. du Gué-Trouin]
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] 1740|19.50 x 25.50 cm|relié
First edition, the only one authorized by the author. In 1730 a pirate edition appeared from Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam, in 12mo format. Duguay-Trouin having communicated the manuscript to the Regent, it was copied and published in 1730 by Pierre de Villepontaux who had the audacity to dedicate the edition to Duguay-Trouin himself. Title page in red and black.
The illustration comprises a portrait of Du Guay-Trouin as frontispiece, a vignette after B. Picard engraved by E. Fessard on the title page, and 6 folding plates of ships, squadrons and battles, engraved by J. P. Le Bas, and a folding plan of the capture of Rio de Janeiro in 1711.
Contemporary full brown marbled calf...
€2,800
Jacques PERRET, Edgar Allan POE
Dessin original au crayon de papîer rehaussé au feutre noir représentant deux marins debout sur un quai duquel dépassent des mâts de bateaux - Le dessin est accompagné d'une remarque manuscrite de Jacques Perret sur papier calque
s. l. s. d. [ca 1930]|22 x 16 cm|une feuille
Original signed drawing executed in pencil and heightened with black felt-tip pen by André Collot depicting two sailors standing on a quay with boats in the background.
Measurements and scale indications in the right margin of the drawing.
We include an autograph note signed by Jacques Perret regarding a reissue of "The Adventures of Gordon Pym" illustrated by André Collot: "Agreed for Poe's Pym - Collot is delighted. Best regards. J. Perret."

€200
Léon WALRAS, William JAFFE
Major final private holdings comprising manuscripts, typescripts, corrected proofs, offprints, and first editions
S. n.|s. l. 1887|divers|11 pages sur 7 feuillets pour les manuscrits + 4 feuillets pour la transcription
Very important and last remaining archives in private hands, including autograph manuscripts, typescripts, corrected proofs, offprints, first editions, etc.

Exceptional collection of manuscript and printed archives – the last in private hands – of the founder of liberalism and modern economics, Léon Walras, preserved and annotated by his most prominent scholar William Jaffé. One of the 5 most important sets of personal archives belonging to Walras, considered by Schumpeter “the greatest of all economists”.

This collection of 42 important documents, including complete autograph manuscripts, corrected proofs, abundantly annotated offprints...
€75,000
"Even though I’ve had a higher education, I sometimes find myself unable to drive a locomotive. – You lack ambition, replied the lovely Gaviale, and that’s why I love you.”
"Even though I’ve had a higher education, I sometimes find myself unable to drive a locomotive. – You lack ambition, replied the lovely Gaviale, and that’s why I love you.”
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe signé de la nouvelle "Les pas vernis"[Autograph manuscript signed of the short story “Les pas vernis”]
S. n. • [chez l'auteur]|s. l. s. d. [7 juin 1948]|21 x 27.50 cm|8 pages sur 4 feuillets
Original autograph manuscript, 8 pages on 4 squared leaves, extensively revised and signed by Boris Vian. Subtle horizontal folds.
This short story, written on 7 June 1948 according to Noël Arnaud, was first published in issue no. 2 of the magazine Dans le train, and later included in the collection Le Loup Garou. The manuscript differs slightly from the printed versions.
€7,000
Jacques PERRET
"Quand vous verrez Blondin, dites lui que ma pensée le suit dans sa gloire et qu'il veuille réserver un 1/2 setier de son pactole à boire..."Autograph letter addressed to Roger Nimier evoking his friendship and admiration for Antoine Blondin
s. l. s. d. [ca 1960]|21 x 27 cm|une page
Autograph letter signed by Jacques Perret, 22 lines in black ink, addressed to a colleague, probably Roger Nimier.
Fold mark inherent to postal dispatch.
Jacques Perret awaits a letter from Roger Nimier that is running late: "Your note arrived late, given that I no longer live on rue de la clé but at 5 rue de l'Ancienne Comédie. Gordon Pym has not yet arrived, but that doesn't surprise me coming from him." and inquires about his correspondent's health: "... I learned that you had heart troubles; before long I will go see if everything has returned to order."
He enthuses about the success his friend Antoine Blondin is enjoying...
€350
“I prefer the soldiers; the officers are even more obnoxious than the French sub-lieutenants, and that is saying something - those fellows send the stink-meter off the charts, with their little sticks for buggering horses.”
“I prefer the soldiers; the officers are even more obnoxious than the French sub-lieutenants, and that is saying something - those fellows send the stink-meter off the charts, with their little sticks for buggering horses.”
Boris VIAN
"Martin m'a téléphoné"Autograph manuscript of Boris Vian's first short story
S. n. • [chez l'auteur]|s. l. 10 octobre 1945|22 x 17 cm|17 pages sur 9 feuillets
Original autograph manuscript of a short story by Boris Vian, written in 1945 and published posthumously in the collection Le Loup-Garou in 1970.
Highly dense manuscript of 17 pages on 9 sheets, written in black ink with deletions and corrections, on perforated graph paper, dated “25.10.45” at the end of the text. One of the very rare manuscripts dated by the author.

Exceptional manuscript of Boris Vian’s first short story, written at the age of 25, just a few months after the Liberation.

€15,000
“Evil,” admitted Ouen, “arises from the fact that there isn't always an odd number of possible solutions.”
“Evil,” admitted Ouen, “arises from the fact that there isn't always an odd number of possible solutions.”
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de la nouvelle "Une pénible histoire""Complete autograph manuscript of the short story "Une pénible histoire"
S. n. • [chez l'auteur]|s. l. s. d. [1952]|21 x 27 cm|20 feuillets agrafés
Original autograph manuscript of Boris Vian's short story, first published in the magazine Une bouteille à la Mer, no.72, in 1952, then included in Vercoquin et le plancton and republished posthumously in the 1970 collection Le Loup-Garou.
Heavily revised manuscript, written in blue ink on the recto of each sheet, with corrections in purple ink and black pencil.
€7,000
Boris VIAN
Ronéotype avec titre autographe du manuscrit complet de la nouvelle : L'amour est aveugle.
S. n. • [chez l'auteur]|s. l. s. d. [1952]|21 x 27 cm|20 feuillets agrafés
Ronéotype réalisé par Boris Vian de son manuscrit original, avec ajout autographe du titre : "L'amour est aveugle", nouvelle initialement parue dans la revue Paris-Tabou n°1 de 1949, puis publiée dans le recueil posthume Le Loup-Garou en 1970.

Sans doute réalisé pour conserver une copie de sa nouvelle, avant l'envoi à la revue Paris-Tabou, ce ronéotype du manuscrit originale signé a été conservé dans les archives de l'écrivain jusqu'à sa mort.
Ecrit d'un seul jet et comportant très peu de corrections, il témoigne de la créativité de l'écrivain et de son univers onirique hors du commun.

Provenance : Fondation Boris...
€450
Maurice BARRÈS
Lettre autographe signée adressée à une amie
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [ca 1890]|11.50 x 17.50 cm|un feuillet
Autograph letter signed by Maurice Barrès on Chamber of Deputies letterhead, 11 lines in black ink.
Fold marks from original mailing.
"Madame, et amie
à la suite de la réunion, j'ai compris qu'on vous y avait pas fait place. C'est strictemetn régulier. Mais c'est absolument peu courtois et par là bien injuste. Je vous exprime mes regrets et vais chercher un arrangement. Respect de votre ami, Barrès. Vendredi soir" (Madam, and friend / Following the meeting, I understood that no place was made for you there. This is strictly regular. But it is absolutely discourteous and thereby quite unjust. I express my regrets and will seek an arrangement. Respectfully your...
€180
Jean-Jacques HENNER
"Exposer pour m'entendre dire c'est toujours la même chose ce n'est pas la peine et je voudrais tant faire un pas non tant pour les autres mais pour moi."Signed autograph letter addressed to his friend, the influential art critic Emile Durand-Gréville
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [26 Mars1894]|10.50 x 17 cm|quatre pages sur un double feuillet
Autograph letter signed by Jean-Jacques Henner to his friend Emile Durand-Gréville, 49 lines in black ink, four pages on a double sheet.
Fold marks inherent to mailing. A manuscript note concerning the recipient's name and the date of the letter at the head of the first sheet.
"Mon cher ami,
vous avez eu tort de ne pas emporter cette feuille. Elle est à nous ainsi que tout ce qui peut nous faire plaisir. Ce ne sera jamais en d'aussi bonnes mains. Je voulais aller voir madame Madame Durand Gréville hier après midi mais je me suis laissé aller à travailler chez moi. Je suis bien découragé et bien troublé en ce moment et je ne sais plus où j'ai la tête. Exposer pour...
€200
(Max JACOB) Carlo RIM
Dessin original au stylo bille noir et rehaussé au feutre noir représentant son grand ami Max Jacob
s. l. s. d. [circa 1930]|21 x 24.50 cm|une feuille
Original drawing in black ballpoint pen and heightened with black felt-tip pen on tracing paper by Carlo Rim depicting his great friend Max Jacob slightly in profile and sketching a discreet smile.
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, author of "Ma belle Marseille", a caricaturist, a filmmaker and was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob and André Salmon whom he met in Sanary.
Small tears and creases to the margins of the sheet.
The drawing is signed and dated "Carlo Rim 1937" in ballpoint pen in the lower right corner of the drawing.
€80
"Bon gré mal gré, comme tous les rêves, on est retenu à l'intérieur de ce b... mental où interfèrent les symbolismes chrétien, alchimique, sexuel, sinon d'autres encore et dont les desservants ne le cèdent pas en impassibilité aux protagonistes d'Histoire d'O [...] En dépit de la météorologie, toujours un peu "à la traîne", le printemps de 1955 s'annonce magnifique à Paris"
"Bon gré mal gré, comme tous les rêves, on est retenu à l'intérieur de ce b... mental où interfèrent les symbolismes chrétien, alchimique, sexuel, sinon d'autres encore et dont les desservants ne le cèdent pas en impassibilité aux protagonistes d'Histoire d'O [...] En dépit de la météorologie, toujours un peu "à la traîne", le printemps de 1955 s'annonce magnifique à Paris"
André BRETON (Max Walter SVANBERG)
Manuscrit autographe signé "Printemps secret" sur la poésie et la peinture
s. l. • [Paris] 1955|21 x 27 cm|2 pages sur 2 feuillets
Autograph manuscript signed by André Breton, written in black ink on two sheets of green paper.
Horizontal fold to each sheet, pagination in red pencil on the 2nd sheet. Published in the journal Art, 1955.
€3,500
Jean GIONO
Lettre autographe signée adressée à Roger Nimier
s. l. [ca 1952]|21 x 27 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter signed by Jean Giono (9 lines in black ink) addressed to Roger Nimier.
Fold mark inherent to postal handling.
"Dear Nimier,
thank you for your letter; and for letting me hope for your visit. I should point out right away that I will be absent Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th. Apart from those two days your collaborators can come whenever they wish.
My friendship. Jean Giono."
Very visual letter bearing the beautiful signature of Jean Giono.

€400
Jean GIONO
Lettre autographe signée adressée à Roger Nimier à propos d'un texte qu'il doit envoyer
s. l. [ca 1952]|21 x 27 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter signed by Jean Giono (8 lines in black ink) addressed to Roger Nimier.
Fold marks inherent to the mailing.
"Cher Nimier,
votre lettre expresse me surprend. On vous a adressé un texte par paquet recommandé il y a quelques jours. La suite vous parviendra. C'est intitulé : Angelo à Milan. Dites moi si vous l'avez reçu et si ça vous va.
L'amitié. Jean Giono." (Dear Nimier, your express letter surprises me. We sent you a text by registered parcel a few days ago. The continuation will reach you. It's entitled: Angelo à Milan. Tell me if you received it and if it suits you. In friendship. Jean Giono.)
A very visual letter bearing Jean...
€400
Jean GIONO
"Voulez-vous quelque chose pour Opéra ? de qualité, d'assez sensationnel et qui fuisse faire sept à huit numéros..."Signed autograph letter addressed to Roland (Laudenbach) about a text he is to give to the magazine Opéra also directed by Roger Nimier
s. l. [ca 1952]|21 x 27 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter signed by Jean Giono (14 lines in black ink) addressed to Roland (Laudenbach) who jointly ran the magazine Opéra with his friend Roger Nimier.
Fold marks inherent to the mailing.
"Cher Roland,
j'y pense : Voulez-vous quelque chose pour Opéra ? de qualité, d'assez sensationnel et qui fuisse faire sept à huit numéros, peut-être plus, à votre gré ? Le Journal. Le Journal de 1936 à 1949.
Si cela vous plait, parlez en avec Nimier, pensez à un chiffre, proposez le moi (ça ira sûrement) et c'est d'accord. Il y en a déjà pas mal de tapé ! Tout le journal l'être dans un mois. On pense à votre venue et on vous embrasse tous. Jean Giono." (Dear...
€600
Remy de GOURMONT
"Si Paupe réclame de l'or, c'est du brigandage. Il doit avoir une escopette sous le manteau..."Funny signed autograph note mocking his publisher
s. l. s. d. [ca 1900]|8.50 x 11.50 cm|une page sur un feuillet double
Autograph letter signed by Remy de Gourmont addressed to a writer with whom he collaborates, 1 page on a double sheet, 14 lines in black ink, regarding a sum owed to a publisher: "On lui doit 3 fr, versables quand Ducoté aura donné les fonds du mois de juillet." ["We owe him 3 francs, payable when Ducoté has provided the funds for the month of July."]
Two small stains on the verso of the autograph letter.
€150
HENRI II DE BOURBON
Lettre autographe datée et signée dans laquelle il promet d'intervenir en faveur de l'assassin Cardinet coupable d'avoir occis le fils d'un important magistrat de la ville de Bourges
s. l. 27 Avril 1630|16 x 21.50 cm|deux pages sur un feuillet
Autograph letter dated and signed by Henri II de Bourbon, Prince de Condé and father of the Grand Condé, 2 pages on one sheet, 27 lines in black ink.
Minor restorations and dampstain to left margin of the sheet. Discreet annotation by a former owner at head of verso of the letter.
Although he acknowledges the full atrocity of the crime perpetrated by sieur Cardinet against the person of the son of one of the most important magistrates of the city of Bourges, Henri II undertakes to intervene in favor of the assassin: "... l'action qui sest passee a Bourges est très méchante estant un assassinat très inhumain fait en plein jour contre le fils dun des...
€1,200
Carlo RIM (Pauline CARTON)
97 photographies originales du tournage du film de Carlo Rim "L'armoire volante"
s. l. 1948|16 x 21.50 cm|97 photographies sous une boîte cartonnée
L'armoire volante is a film directed by Carlo Rim who was also its screenwriter and dialogue writer; the main roles were played by Fernandel, Berthe Bovy and Pauline Carton.
Set of 97 original photographs, silver gelatin prints of the period, in three different formats: 11x8.5, 18x13.5cm and 23.5x18.5cm depicting scenes from the filming of the movie.
The set is presented in a cardboard box from the Crumière establishments with manuscript notations by Carlo Rim on the first cover and one edge.
€3,500
Carlo RIM (Michel SIMON)
38 photographies originales du tournage du film "Le mort en fuite" dont Carlo Rim fut le dialoguiste et l'adaptateur
s. l. 1936|24 x 30 cm|Photograph|38 photographies
Set of 38 original photographs, silver gelatin prints of the period, in 24x30cm format depicting scenes from the filming of the movie.
Le mort en fuite is a film by André Berthomieu, assisted by André Zwobada with Carlo Rim as dialogue writer and adapter; the main roles were played by Michel Simon, Jules Berry and Marie Glory.
€1,200
(Léo MALET) Bruno de MONES
Léo Malet. Portrait
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] 1983|24 x 30.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph. Vintage silver print in black and white. Artist's proof signed on verso. Stains on verso.
Portrait of writer Léon Malet.
In 1983 began a regular collaboration between Bruno de Monès and Le Magazine littéraire which would endure until the mid-1990s.
€300
(Fernand BRAUDEL) Bruno de MONES
Fernand Braudel - Portrait
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] 1985|24 x 30.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph. Vintage gelatin silver print in black and white. Artist's proof signed on verso.
Portrait of writer Fernand Braudel, captioned in felt-tip pen at bottom left.
In 1983 began a regular collaboration between Bruno de Monès and Le Magazine littéraire which would endure until the mid-1990s.
€300
(Michel FOUCAULT) Bruno de MONES
Michel Foucault - Portrait 8
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] avril 1984|24 x 30.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph. Vintage black and white gelatin silver print. Artist's proof signed on verso.
Portrait of philosopher Michel Foucault.
In 1983, Bruno de Monès began a regular collaboration with Le Magazine littéraire which would continue until the mid-1990s.
€400
(Michel FOUCAULT) Bruno de MONES
Michel Foucault - Portrait 4
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] avril 1984|24 x 30.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph. Vintage black and white gelatin silver print. Artist's proof signed on verso.
Portrait of philosopher Michel Foucault at his desk.
In 1983, Bruno de Monès began a regular collaboration with Le Magazine littéraire which would continue until the mid-1990s.
€400
Charles-Augustin SAINTE-BEUVE
"Vous me rappelez, en effet, des temps déjà bien anciens, mais que ce qui a fini n'a pu effacer de ma mémoire"Autograph letter, dated and signed, congratulating his correspondent on the quality of his latest work
s. l. 15 juillet1860|13.50 x 21 cm|une page et demi sur un double feuillet
Autograph letter signed by Sainte-Beuve, 1 and a half pages on a double sheet. 25 lines in black ink.
"J'ai été très sensible, cher monsieur, à votre bon français et à l'envoi du très sage et instructif volume qui en est la cause. Vous me rappelez, en effet, des temps déjà bien anciens, mais que ce qui a fini n'a pu effacer de ma mémoire : car, à vous parler vrai, quoi qu'il y ait bien de l'espace et bien de l'intervalle d'aujourd'hui à ce temps-ci, il me paraît souvent qu'il y a du vide : et le tourbillon de la vie littéraire dont vous me parlez, je ne le ressens guère. Ce qui me frappe, c'est plutôt le contraire du tourbillon, c'est à dire l'isolement, la disparition...
€450
(Léo MALET) Bruno de MONES
Léo Malet - Portrait 3
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] 1983|24 x 30.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph. Period gelatin silver print in black and white. Artist's proof signed on verso.
Portrait of writer Léo Malet.
In 1983 began for Bruno de Monès a regular collaboration with Le Magazine littéraire which would continue until the mid-nineteen-nineties.
€350
Georges DUMÉZIL, Bruno de MONES
Georges Dumézil portrait
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] mars 1986|24 x 30.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph. Period silver print in black and white. Artist's proof signed on verso.
Portrait of writer Georges Dumézil.
In 1983 Bruno de Monès began a regular collaboration with Le Magazine littéraire which would continue until the mid-1990s.
€300
(Léo MALET) Bruno de MONES
Léo Malet - Portrait 4
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] 1983|24 x 30.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph. Period gelatin silver print in black and white. Artist's proof signed on verso.
Portrait of writer Léo Malet.
In 1983 Bruno de Monès began a regular collaboration with Le Magazine littéraire which would continue until the mid-1990s.
€350
“Because I also want success, I am extremely material in my wishes for those I love and I wish them every pleasure from the highest to the crudest.”
“Because I also want success, I am extremely material in my wishes for those I love and I wish them every pleasure from the highest to the crudest.”
Marcel PROUST (à René PETER)
"je leur souhaite toutes les voluptés depuis les plus hautes jusqu'aux plus grossières"Signed autograph letter addressed to René Peter
s. l. mardi (25 octobre 1904)|12.60 x 20.40 cm|12 pages sur 3 bifeuillets
Autograph letter signed by Marcel Proust, addressed to René Peter. Twelve pages written in black ink on three bifolia framed in black.
Tears at the ends along the folds of the bifolia, not affecting the text.
Published in Kolb, IV, n°168.

A very long letter from Proust, full of innuendo, to the playwright René Peter. Praising Peter's success, Proust confesses to his own vanity as a writer and his literary ambitions. He subtly lets his jealousy for Peter's mistress shine through and declares his absolute devotion to Reynaldo Hahn. This is one of the first letters he sends to his childhood friend after recently reconnecting with him...
€12,000
Jules BARBEY D'AUREVILLY
"Vous savez que je vous appartiens tête, coeur, et main & que toutes les différences d'opinion rendent l'amitié plus vive comme les contrastes passionnent l'amour."Autograph letter dated and signed addressed to his friend Jean-Marie Dargaud
s. l. 22 Mars 1852|13.50 x 20.50 cm|une feuille
Fine autograph letter dated and signed by Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly addressed to historian Jean-Marie Dargaud, 13 lines in black ink.
Creases inherent to folding for posting.
Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly shows great tact towards his friend, also expressing all his affection: "Je veux vous épargner, en allant, sous peu de jours, vous voir chez vous, une course longue et peut-être inutile... On ne me voit que le matin et encore les trois premiers jours de la semaine. J'irai donc vous voir." ["I want to spare you, by going to see you at your home in a few days, a long and perhaps unnecessary journey... I can only be seen in the morning and only on the first three days of...
€800
(Léo MALET) Bruno de MONES
Léo Malet - Portrait 1
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] 1983|24 x 30.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph. Contemporary gelatin silver print in black and white. Artist's proof signed on verso.
Portrait of writer Léo Malet.
In 1983 began for Bruno de Monès a regular collaboration with Le Magazine littéraire which would last until the mid-nineteen-nineties.

€400
(Fernand BRAUDEL) Bruno de MONES
Fernand Braudel - Portrait 1
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] 1983|24 x 30.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph. Period gelatin silver print in black and white. Artist's proof signed on verso.
Portrait of writer Fernand Braudel.
In 1983 began for Bruno de Monès a regular collaboration with Le Magazine littéraire which would last until the mid-nineties.

€300
(Michel FOUCAULT) Bruno de MONES
Michel Foucault. Portrait 5
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] avril 1984|24 x 30.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph. Period gelatin silver print in black and white. Artist's proof signed on verso.
Portrait of philosopher Michel Foucault seated on a chair.
In 1983 began for Bruno de Monès a regular collaboration with Le Magazine littéraire which would last until the mid-nineties.
€400
(Michel FOUCAULT) Bruno de MONES
Michel Foucault - Portrait 7
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] avril 1984|24 x 30.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph. Vintage gelatin silver print in black and white. Artist's proof signed on verso.
Portrait of philosopher Michel Foucault.
In 1983 began for Bruno de Monès a regular collaboration with Le Magazine littéraire which would continue until the mid-1990s.

€400
(Jean-Louis BORY) Bruno de MONES
Jean-Louis Bory. Portrait avec son ami
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] Septembre 1985|24 x 30.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph. Vintage silver gelatin print in black and white. Artist's proof signed on verso.
Portrait of writer Jean-Louis Bory and his friend.
In 1983 began for Bruno de Monès a regular collaboration with Le Magazine littéraire which would continue until the mid-1990s.

€300
(Michel FOUCAULT) Bruno de MONES
Michel Foucault. Portrait 6
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] avril 1984|24 x 30.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph. Vintage gelatin silver print in black and white. Artist's proof signed on verso.
Portrait of philosopher Michel Foucault.
In 1983, Bruno de Monès began a regular collaboration with Le Magazine littéraire which would continue until the mid-1990s.

€400
(Léo MALET) Bruno de MONES
Léo Malet - Portrait 2
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] 1983|24 x 30.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph. Vintage gelatin silver print in black and white. Artist's proof signed on verso.
Portrait of writer Léo Malet.
In 1983, Bruno de Monès began a regular collaboration with Le Magazine littéraire which would continue until the mid-1990s.
€350
Théodore MONOD, Bruno de MONES
Théodore Monod - Portrait 1
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] avril 1984|24 x 30.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph. Vintage black and white gelatin silver print. Artist's proof signed on verso.
Portrait of writer Théodore Monod.
In 1983, Bruno de Monès began a regular collaboration with Le Magazine littéraire which would last until the mid-1990s.
€300
(Jorge AMADO) Bruno de MONES
Jorge Amado. Portrait
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [circa 1980]|24 x 30.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph. Vintage black and white gelatin silver print. Artist's proof signed on verso.
Portrait of writer Jorge Amado.
In 1983, Bruno de Monès began a regular collaboration with Le Magazine littéraire which would last until the mid-1990s.
€300
Jacques PERRET
Lettre autographe adressée à Roger Nimier
s. l. s. d. [ca 1960]|13.50 x 18 cm|une page
Autograph letter signed by Jacques Perret, 33 lines in black ink, addressed to a colleague, probably Roger Nimier, apologizing for being unable to attend a meeting organized by the review Arts.
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For lack of time, Jacques Perret was unable to honor his promise to write a preface requested by his correspondent: "... if you are pressed for time and you have a replacement preface writer at hand, have no scruples of course as I will not be able to deliver proper work before my return..."
Jacques Perret then evokes his passion for rugby: "On Rancoule's repositioning (three-quarter wing of Stade...
€350
François René de CHATEAUBRIAND
"Vous auriez dû me rappeler plutôt ma dette lorsque j'étais dans la prospérité"Signed autograph letter
s. l. 9 Mai 1841|11.10 x 18.10 cm|deux pages et demi sur un bifeuillet
Autograph letter signed by François René de Chateaubriand, 2½ pages on a bifolium, 29 lines in black ink.
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"I called on you this morning, my dear friend, to say goodbye to you. You should have reminded me of my debt sooner when I was prosperous. I had completely forgotten it. Today I can only acknowledge it to establish its existence. In addition [...] that something might remain after me beyond the four planks of the worst clumsiness in the world. [...] I am not there this autumn, I shall return to Paris or if I shall go to Italy. who can provide a project and decide a future?"

Charming and aesthetic signed letter from...
€1,500
Jacques PERRET
Lettre autographe adressée à Roger Nimier
s. l. s. d. [circa 1963]|13.50 x 18 cm|une page
Autograph letter signed by Jacques Perret, 20 lines in black ink, addressed to a colleague, probably Roger Nimier, apologizing for being unable to attend a meeting organized by the Arts review.
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Jacques Perret had to cancel: "Votre invitation m'avait pourtant touché à temps et à coeur. Je compte sur vous pour assurer à Parinaud que je ne le boude pas" ["Your invitation had indeed reached me both timely and heartfelt. I'm counting on you to assure Parinaud that I'm not sulking"] and shows pessimism for a celebration he was planning to organize: "Les nouvelles concernant les préparatifs...
€350
Henry de MONTHERLANT
"... je vous répète que je ne vous avais pas oublié..."Signed autograph letter
s. l. s. d. [circa 1950]|13.50 x 21 cm|une page
Autograph letter signed by Henri de Montherlant, 14 lines written in blue ink.
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"Mon cher Bailly, je suis confus et agacé des traverses que vous avez essuyées. Pourquoi n'avez-vous pas téléphoné à Hébertot personnellement puisque votre nom était sur la liste dactylographiée que je lui ai remise et qu'il a sûrement encore ? Enfin, cela est fait. Mais ne m'en veuillez pas, je vous répète que je ne vous ai pas oublié. Cordialement. Montherlant." ["My dear Bailly, I am embarrassed and annoyed by the troubles you have encountered. Why didn't you telephone Hébertot personally since your name was on the typed list I gave him...
€200
Alphonse DAUDET
"... j'ai retrouvé mon émotion d'il y a vingt-sept ans dans le salon de Lépine..."Signed autograph business card addressed to journalist and librettist Philippe Gille
S. n.|s. l. 5 Mai 1889|10.50 x 6 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Autograph signed carte de visite from Alphonse Daudet, 13 lines written in blue ink, addressed to journalist and librettist Philippe Gille sending his thanks and congratulations for a recent performance.
Envelope included.

€350
Jacques NECKER
De l'Administration des finances de la France
S. n.|s. l. 1784|10.50 x 17.70 cm|3 volumes reliés
First edition. Carpenter, who compiled a bibliography of Necker's principal works (Economic Bestsellers before 1850), specifies that there were 7 issues of the first edition. The first contain errata and the following ones have the errors corrected. This edition contains errata in each volume, a folding table at the end of volume I with populations and contributions, a 3-page supplement at the end of volume II citing the 1784 edict on finances. This issue with different collation and smaller format is very rarely encountered.
Contemporary full blonde marbled sheep binding. Raised band spine decorated. Title and volume labels in beige calf. Small fragment of leather missing from the...
€1,200
Alphonse de CHÂTEAUBRIANT
Carte de visite autographe signée adressée à Georges Normandy
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1941]|9.50 x 7.50 cm|une feuille
Autograph signed carte de visite by Alphonse de Chateaubriant, 5 lines written in blue ink, addressed to Georges Normandy thanking him for having sent him his work "Le père Decorne et ses semblables" recently published.
A small black ink stain in the upper right margin of the card, thin adhesive strips in the right and left margins of the verso of the card.

€100
Jacques PERRET
"Non, je n'ai pas de roman pour Femina, ni pour personne. Le prochain, problématique, est promis à la Revue de Paris..."Autograph letter addressed to Roger Nimier
s. l. s. d. [circa 1955]|13 x 21 cm|une page
Autograph letter signed by Jacques Perret, 17 lines in black ink, addressed to Roger Nimier.
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Jacques Perret has nothing to provide for now to publishers, notably to Gallimard's Roger Nimier: "Pas de bonne nouvelle sentimentale non plus, mais il reste entendu qu'un texte de ce genre n'était pas ailleurs que chez vous." ["No good sentimental news either, but it remains understood that a text of this kind belongs nowhere else but with you."] to whom he claims his arrears for his latest work: "Soyez gentil de rappeler à la caisse qu'il reste un petit fric à toucher sur ce trapèze..." ["Be kind...
€350
Paul VALÉRY
"... je viens de relire Psyché avec grande joie. Mais ceci n'est que pour vous remercier de l'envoi..."Autograph letter, dated and signed, addressed to a fellow writer about the sending of his latest work
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1930]|18 x 21 cm|une page
Autograph letter by Paul Valéry signed with his initials addressed to a fellow writer (13 lines in black ink) thanking him for sending and dedicating his latest collection titled Psyché.
He also mentions Jacques Rivière, advising his correspondent to send him the work: "Pour vous dire aussi que j'ai parlé à Jacques Rivière dont j'espère qu'il me tiendra parole cette fois. Adressez-lui le recueil - à lui-même, avec dédicace à lui-même..." ["To also tell you that I spoke to Jacques Rivière and I hope he will keep his word to me this time. Send him the collection - to him personally, with a dedication to him personally..."]
Folds inherent to...
€300
DE MAX [Edouard Alexandre MAX]
Envoi autographe signé d'Edouard de Max sur une carte postale photographique le représentant dans le rôle du Roi de Rome
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1910]|9 x 14 cm|une feuille verso
Photographic postcard depicting the great stage and screen actor Edouard de Max costumed as the King of Rome, slightly facing forward with a pensive expression, taken in the photographic studio of Boissonnas.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Edouard de Max to H. Clerlé framing his portrait.

€150
Jean BRULLER [VERCORS] Paul SILVA-CORONEL
Couleurs d'Egypte
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1935]|19.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with colored compositions and black drawings by Jean Bruller, one of 15 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Discreet restorations to the spine and foot of boards.
Our copy, as stipulated in the justification page, is complete with the original drawing signed by Jean Bruller in pencil.

€800
From barbarian invasions to the Romantic era : France as seen by its most famous cartoonist
From barbarian invasions to the Romantic era : France as seen by its most famous cartoonist
Gustave DORÉ
Folies gauloises depuis les Romains jusqu'à nos jours - Album de moeurs et de costumes
Au bureau du journal amusant|s. l. s. d. [1859]|34.50 x 26.50 cm|relié
20 full-page lithographs in black by Gustave Doré, in second state.
Red half oblong Bradel-style cloth binding, smooth spine, black morocco title label, marbled paper boards, beige paper endpapers and flyleaves, corners slightly dulled.
€1,200
André MALRAUX
Liste manuscrite adressée à André Parinaud concernant la réalisation de la série des écrits sur l'art d'André Malraux
S. n.|s. l. • (Paris) s. d. [1954]|13.50 x 20.50 cm|une feuille
Manuscript list by André Malraux (20 lines in blue ballpoint pen) providing details and instructions for André Parinaud concerning the publication of his works forming the "Ecrits sur l'art" collection illustrated with photographs by Roger Parry.

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Resistance member and contributor to Combat, André Parinaud was a journalist, columnist, art critic and writer. From 1959 to 1967, he held the position of editor-in-chief of the important weekly Arts bringing together the elite of French creation in all artistic fields : literature, painting, theater, cinema... He would then conduct more than 1000...
€350
Georges ROUAULT
" ... je malmène trop cerveau et coeur et alors se vengent mes organes si sensibles et qu'avec l'âge on doit beaucoup plus ménager..."Signed autograph letter about a postponed appointment for health reasons
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1930]|21.50 x 18 cm|une page
Autograph letter signed by the painter Georges Rouault (19 lines in blue ink on one page) apologizing for having to hastily postpone an appointment due to feeling unwell.
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His mind clouded by pain, Georges Rouault presents his apologies for their appointment which he cancelled and attempts, despite his correspondent's tight schedule, to meet with him nonetheless: "Je ne sais ce que j'ai pu écrire hier ayant été pris de violentes douleurs de tête et pressé de vous prévenir de l'impossibilité où j'étais..." ["I don't know what I could have written yesterday having been seized with violent...
€600
Francis VIELÉ-GRIFFIN
"... seuls les médiocres, ceux du Parnasse sont exclus de ma bibliothèque..." Autograph note, dated and signed, addressed to Edouard Ducoté evoking his favorite poets and his readings
S. n.|s. l. • (Paris) 14 Décembre 1901|14.50 x 9.50 cm|une page
Autograph note signed by Francis Viélé-Griffin (13 lines in black ink from his Parisian residence on Quai de Passy) addressed to Edouard Ducoté, poet, bibliophile and director of the review l'Ermitage since 1895.
The note is written on cardboard bristol paper.
He lists his favorite poets while ironically commenting, in a slightly condescending manner, on his less "noble" reading: "... I therefore reread by preference Vigny, Lamartine, Verlaine and Laforgue; but I do not forbid myself the bad poets of whom I am particularly fond..." while disdaining and castigating: "... only the mediocre ones, those of the Parnasse, are excluded from my...
€180
Théodore de BANVILLE
Lettre autographe signée à un confrère écrivain afin d'entretenir la mémoire du poète Philoxène Boyer en faisant publier l'une de ses oeuvres
S. n.|s. l. • (Paris) 15 Décembre 1867|13.50 x 21 cm|deux pages et demi
Autograph letter dated and signed by Théodore de Banville (26 lines in black ink from Paris) concerning the publication of a work by his friend the poet Philoxène Boyer recently deceased.
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Théodore de Banville sends his correspondent a list of Philoxène Boyer's works: "... this list doesn't look like much, and seems a rather heterogeneous composition..." and hopes that his friend and colleague will be influential enough to have one of the deceased poet's works published: "...these are seriously beautiful pages, which do not even lack unity, as it is given to them by the poet's thought..."
€300
François COPPÉE
"... c'est décidément un vieil homme, et un vieux malade qui vous prie d'agréer mes respectueuses et très vives sympathies.."Autograph letter signed to Marthe Daudet
S. n.|s. l. • (Paris) s. d. [circa 1905]|11.50 x 18 cm|une page
Autograph letter dated and signed by François Coppée (17 lines in black ink) to Marthe Daudet, wife of his young friend Léon.
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François Coppée apologizes for not being able to see his correspondent who had come to visit him and gladly accepts her invitation to dine soon: "... I have great desire to accept although I spend my time declining invitations, for I continue to be in poor health..."

€150
Gustave CHARPENTIER
Lettre autographe datée et signée à propos d'une solennité musicale devant être jouée après l'inauguration d'un monument consacré à Ludwig van Beethoven
S. n.|s. l. • (Paris) Juillet 1927|11.50 x 18 cm|une page
Autograph letter dated and signed by Gustave Charpentier (14 lines in black ink) regarding musical pieces to be performed after the inauguration of a monument commemorating Ludwig van Beethoven
Traces of folding inherent to postal delivery, a filing number in blue felt-tip pen in the lower right corner of the letter.
The composer seeks: "... pour des sonneries de trompettes ou de cors... des thèmes, bien caractéristiques, assez courts, pris dans les oeuvres du maître..." ["... for trumpet or horn fanfares... themes, quite characteristic, fairly short, taken from the master's works..."], for this he asks for help from a composer friend: "...
€150
Francis VIELÉ-GRIFFIN
"...mais je reste songeur en apprenant qu'ils vous ont paru pires que ceux de Retté..."Autograph letter, dated and signed, addressed to Edouard Ducoté about a poem that he recommended to him for his magazine without first reading it
S. n.|s. l. • (Paris) 31 Mai 1900|13 x 20.50 cm|une page
Autograph letter signed by Francis Viélé-Griffin (15 lines in violet ink from his Parisian residence) addressed to Edouard Ducoté, poet, bibliophile and editor of the review l'Ermitage since 1895.
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To please the poetess Julia Daudet, Francis Viélé-Griffin took the liberty of imposing verses on Edouard Ducoté for his review: "... je vous ai recommandé ces vers pour complaire à un souhait de madame Daudet, je n'en ai pas pris connaissance ; mais reste songeur..." ["I recommended these verses to you to comply with a wish of Madame Daudet, I have not read them; but remain thoughtful..."] which the editor of l'Ermitage...
€150
Francis VIELÉ-GRIFFIN
"... je ne comprends pas l'exclusivisme du Mercure, il m'a étonné et peiné.."Autograph letter dated and signed addressed to Edouard Ducoté which was refused by the Mercure de France
S. n.|s. l. • (Paris) 31 Décembre 1896|13 x 20 cm|une page et demie
Signed autograph letter by Francis Viélé-Griffin (32 lines in purple ink from his Parisian home) addressed to Edouard Ducoté, poet, bibliophile and director of the review l'Ermitage since 1895.
Fold mark inherent to postal handling, pen annotations on verso of fourth leaf.
Francis Viélé-Griffin thanks his fellow poet Edouard Ducoté who dedicated his future collection Fables to him and apologizes for the intransigence of Mercure de France which only wants to publish authors and poets stamped Mercure de France: "... je ne comprends pas l'exclusivisme du Mercure, il m'a étonné et peiné.." ["... I don't understand the exclusivism of...
€180
Betty GRABLE
Photographie dédicacée de Betty Grable, la première pin-up de l'histoire du music-hall
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1950]|12.50 x 18 cm|une feuille
Reproduction of a photographic portrait showing Betty Grable, standing, in pin-up attire, hands crossed behind her neck, her right leg folded over the left.
Autograph inscription signed by Betty Grable: "Hello, Eileen, greetings from Betty."
The first pin-up girl in history, Betty Grable was one of the great stars of musical comedies, especially those created by Fox, from before and after the war to the point of accompanying American G.I.s during the Second World War, her legs being insured by Lloyd's for one million dollars. The arrival, in the early 1950s, of Marilyn Monroe, Fox's new star, would eclipse the aura that Betty Grable had with the...
€120
François COPPÉE
Lettre autographe signée au jeune Léon Daudet lui donnant rendez-vous
S. n.|s. l. • (Paris) s. d. [circa 1895]|11.50 x 17.50 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter signed by François Coppée (8 lines in black ink) to his young friend Léon Daudet.
Fold marks inherent to postal handling, a doodle in blue pencil has been traced on the verso of the letter.
François Coppée invites his dear Léon Daudet to come visit him, setting a date and time: "... j'aurai fini mon article et je serai tout à vous." ["... I will have finished my article and will be entirely at your disposal."]

€120
François COPPÉE
"... et je pense tendrement à la mémoire de mon cher Alphonse Daudet..."Autograph letter, dated and signed, to his friend Léon Daudet about the death of his father Alphonse a few days earlier
S. n.|s. l. • (Paris) 3 Janvier 1898|11.50 x 18 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter dated and signed by François Coppée (12 lines in black ink) to his friend Léon Daudet.
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François Coppée shows himself touched by the last letter that Léon Daudet addressed to him and invites him to his home: "... Come whenever you wish... so that we can chat quietly."
He shares the grief and sadness of the Daudet family after the death (on December 17, 1897) of Alphonse Daudet, his friend: "... and I think tenderly of the memory of my dear Alphonse Daudet..."

€150
François COPPÉE
"... Excusez le vieux monsieur qui ne passe plus ni soirées ni se couche après minuit..."Autograph letter dated and signed to Marthe Daudet refusing his invitation to participate in the New Year's Eve party on December 25th
S. n.|s. l. • (Paris) 14 Décembre 1903|11.50 x 18 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter dated and signed by François Coppée (13 lines in black ink) to his friend Marthe Daudet, wife of Léon, who invited him to join them for Christmas Eve dinner on December 25, 1903.
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François Coppée will not be joining them, his precarious health forbidding any late social engagements, preferring an earlier hour for dining: "... of course, I will go and sit at the table of my young and dear friend Léon Daudet and his charming wife with great pleasure...", "... Excuse the old gentleman who no longer spends evenings out or goes to bed after midnight..."

€150
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Westminster ballade"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [entre 1950 et 1954]|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets
Complete set of the manuscript and working typescript by Boris Vian, genesis of the song "Westminster ballade".
- one perforated sheet written by hand in ink by Boris Vian. Numerous deletions and corrections. Some marginal lacks.
- one perforated sheet typed on machine, fair copy of the manuscript.
This song was never performed.
Ah, Westminster
Fol inventeur
Aurais-tu peur
De compter jusqu'à douze ?
Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
€1,200
Reynaldo HAHN
"... je vais relire avec dévotion ces pages qui m'ont déjà ému..."Autograph letter signed to Léon Daudet about the biography that the latter wrote about his father Alphonse Daudet
S. n.|s. l. • (Paris) s. d. [1898]|10 x 15.50 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter signed by Reynaldo Hahn, dandy, composer and great love of Marcel Proust (22 lines in black ink) regarding the biography that Léon Daudet devoted to his father Alphonse in 1898.
Trace of fold inherent to mailing.
Reynaldo Hahn congratulates Léon Daudet for the rational pertinence and clarity of the biography: "... où l'on retrouve tout ce qui était définissable et analysable en Alphonse Daudet..." ["... where one finds all that was definable and analyzable in Alphonse Daudet..."] while regretting nonetheless that he had only imperfectly captured the author of Lettres de mon moulin : " ... ce que vous n'avez pu...
€300
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Un pauvre petit garçon"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [entre 1950 et 1954]|21 x 27 cm|3 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's working manuscript and typescript, genesis of the song "Un pauvre petit garçon".
- two perforated leaves handwritten in ink by Boris Vian.
- one perforated leaf typed, fair copy of the manuscript.
This profoundly anticlerical song was never performed.

Dans sa triste chambre
Le petit s'endort
Il gèle à pierre fendre
Le froid le dévore

On l'a trouvé dans son lit
Mort dans un sourire
Et Jésus là-haut s'est dit
Ca m'ôte un souci
["In his sad room / The little one falls asleep / It's freezing hard / The cold devours him // They found him in his bed / Dead with a smile / And...
€1,800
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Quand fleurit le marronnier du square"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [entre 1954 et 1959]|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's working manuscript and typescript, genesis of the song "Quand fleurit le marronnier du square".
- one perforated leaf handwritten in pencil and ink by Boris Vian.
- one perforated leaf typed, fair copy of the manuscript.
This song was never performed.

Quand fleurit le marronnier du square
Autour de nous, le printemps se prépare
De ses doigts verts, il bat le jeu
Donnant aux deux amoureux
Un as de coeur, la carte du bonheur
["When the chestnut tree blooms in the square / Around us, spring is preparing / With its green fingers, it plays the game / Giving to the two lovers / An ace of hearts, the...
€1,200
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "La première fois"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [entre 1950 et 1954]|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's manuscript and working typescript, genesis of the song "La première fois".
- one perforated leaf handwritten in ink by Boris Vian. One deletion and correction in pencil.
- one perforated leaf typed by machine, clean copy of the manuscript.
This song, narrating the composer's first encounter with a lady, was never performed.

La première fois, sur ton tailleur bleu
Un grand foulard vert !
["The first time, on your blue suit
A big green scarf!"]

Fausse note
["False note"]

La seconde fois, j'ai baisé ta main
["The second time, I kissed your hand"]

Tu sentais...
€1,200
Vernon Sullivan is dead, long live Vernon Sinclair!
Vernon Sullivan is dead, long live Vernon Sinclair!
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Pour bercer ma peine" rédigée pour son examen d'admission à la SACEM
S. n.|s. l. 6 janvier 1951|divers|6 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's manuscript and working typescript, genesis of the song "Pour bercer ma peine".
- one leaf and two perforated slips handwritten in ink by Boris Vian. Numerous deletions.
- One leaf folded in two written in ink in Boris Vian's hand as well, containing the title of the song and the following mentions: "6.1.51 - Boris Vian 3 rue D'Aumale St Tropez Var"
- two perforated leaves typed by machine, clean copy of the manuscript.
The music for this text was composed by Louis Bessières and the song was performed by Magali Noël.

"On January 6, 1951, Boris Vian takes the obligatory admission examination to the Sacem on the...
€2,500
The taboo anthem of the master of the zazous
The taboo anthem of the master of the zazous
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Les gens de Saint-Germain"[Complete set comprising the manuscript and typescript of Boris Vian’s song entitled “Les gens de Saint-Germain”]
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1948-1949]|31 x 20 cm|3 feuillets
Secret and early song, hastily written with numerous corrections, probably written on the corner of a cellar table, homage to famous troglodytes and anonymous zazous of Saint-Germain-des-Prés

- A perforated squared sheet written by Boris Vian in blue ink, numerous deletions and corrections, some marginal tears. This sheet is folded in three, as if it were the template for a leaflet. At the head of the sheet, some manuscript attempts in Vian's hand confirm that this text was perhaps intended to become the anthem of a circle of Saint-Germain residents:

"CLAC: Cercle Littéraire des amis des caves / Cercle libre des amateurs de cuisse." ["Literary Circle of...
€3,000
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Une vocation"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [entre 1954 et 1959]|21 x 27 cm|3 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's manuscript and working typescript, genesis of the song "Une vocation".
- two perforated lined sheets handwritten in blue ink by Boris Vian.
- one double lined sheet having probably served as a folder for the set bearing at the head of the first page the title, in Boris Vian's hand
- one perforated sheet typed on machine, fair copy of the manuscript
This song, evoking the destiny of a tipsy worker from Bois Colombe who joins the navy, was never performed.

Il était né à Bois Colombe
Mais ne rêvait que d'océan
Et l'appel des sirènes blondes
Lui travaillait déjà le sang
Un soir en sortant de...
€1,500
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "La vie en rock" pastiche de "La vie en rose"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1956]|21 x 27 cm|3 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's manuscript and working typescripts, genesis of the song "La vie en rock".
- one perforated lined sheet handwritten in pencil by Boris Vian. At the head of the sheet, he inscribed: "Musique J. Vermont" and "Paroles J. Vermont", at the bottom right: "Poursuites J. Vermont". Numerous crossings-out and corrections.
- one perforated lined sheet handwritten in blue ink by Boris Vian.
- one perforated sheet typed on machine, fair copy of the manuscript.
This song, a pastiche of Edith Piaf's song La Vie en rose, was never performed.

Quand
J'descends dans mon bistro
J'mets vingt ball'dans l'phono
€1,500
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Veux-tu fout' le camp"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1959]|21 x 27 cm|3 feuillets
Complete set of the manuscript and working typescripts by Boris Vian, genesis of the song "Veux-tu fout' le camp".
- two perforated sheets handwritten in pencil by Boris Vian. Numerous strikethroughs and corrections.
- one perforated sheet typed on machine, fair copy of the manuscript.
This song was not performed.

C'est en allant acheter des nougats
Aux magasins du printemps
Que j'entendis pour la première fois
Ce cha cha cha obsédant

Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
€1,500
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Un poisson d'avril"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1958]|17 x 22 cm|2 feuillets
Complete set of the manuscript and working typescript by Boris Vian, genesis of the song "Un poisson d'avril".
- one perforated ruled sheet handwritten in pencil by Boris Vian. Numerous strikethroughs and corrections.
- one perforated sheet typed on machine, fair copy of the manuscript.
This song was performed by Max Rongier and by les Marche-Pied.

Un poisson d'avril
Est venu me raconter
Qu'on lui avait pris
Sa jolie corde à sauter

Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
€1,500
Boris VIAN, Henri SALVADOR
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Java Mondaine"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1957]|21.30 x 27 cm|4 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's manuscript and working typescripts, genesis of the song "Java mondaine".
- one perforated squared sheet handwritten in blue ballpoint pen by Boris Vian. At the bottom of the sheet, also in Boris Vian's hand, the mention: "Music H. Salvador - Lyrics B. Vian"
- one perforated typewritten sheet, fair copy of the manuscript, on which Boris Vian wrote in the margin the name "Chantal" which he considered to replace that of Hubert in the song. This modification was not retained.
- two other typewritten sheets on tissue paper, one pasted onto cardboard paper
Also included is the sheet music of the song published by Eddy Barclay...
€1,800
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Toi l'inconnu(e)"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [entre 1954 et 1959]|17 x 22 cm|2 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's working manuscript and typescript for the genesis of the song "Toi l'inconnu(e)".
- one perforated squared sheet handwritten in blue ink by Boris Vian.
- one perforated sheet typed on machine, fair copy of the manuscript
This song was set to music by Claude Vence and performed by Magali Noël in 1990.

Toi l'inconnu(e)
Ombre entrevue
Tendre mirage
Soleil de ma vie
Emporte mes soucis

Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
€1,200
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Un beau matin"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1956]|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's working manuscript and typescript for the genesis of the song "Un beau matin".
- one sheet of yellow paper handwritten in purple ink by Boris Vian, numerous crossed-out words and corrections revealing the different variants considered by the songwriter.
- one perforated sheet typed on machine, fair copy of the manuscript
This song was never performed.

Un beau matin
En suivant la fanfare
Je vis soudain
Devant la gare
Une belle enfant
Qui vendait des mouchoirs
Pour vingt-cinq francq
Devant la gare

Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
€1,200

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Bristol autographe adressé à sa nièce Annick Blanchot

Photographie originale représentant Henri Bosco de profil

Dessin original monogrammé au stylo noir représentant Paul Carbone, dit Venture, le célèbre bandit corse ayant régné sur la pègre marseillaise

Deux dessins originaux aux feutres bleu, rouge et vert représentant le visage de son grand ami le poète André Salmon, les deux de profil et affectés d'une moue triste

Dessin original en couleurs représentant Hector Malot

"Bel éphèbe au front mat, candide amoureux pur, Irridiant de sa chair en clarté rose et blonde..."Autograph poem from his youth, dated and signed by Abel Gance, entitled "A Dédé", inspired by the novel Dédé by Achille Essebac

Poème autographe de jeunesse daté et signé d'Abel Gance intitulé "La pluie" et dédié à Baudelaire

Deux poème autographes de jeunesse datés et signés d'Abel Gance qu'il a dédicacés, au recto, à "Ma Line adorée"

Poème autographe inédit daté et signé de Robert de Montesquiou intitulé "A la mémoire de Jean Carriès"

Photographie originale comportant au verso un long envoi autographe signé présentant ses voeux pour l'année 1967

Notes manuscrites concernant ses occupations de la vie quotidienne

Le petit Lauriston

Personnage à la mine de plomb et crayon de couleurCharacter in pencil and coloured pencil [Original drawing signed]

Lettre autographe signée à Maurice de Fleury à propos de ses pastichesSigned Autograph Letter Regarding His Pastiche

Memoires de Monsieur Du Guay-Trouin[The Memoirs of M. du Gué-Trouin]

Dessin original au crayon de papîer rehaussé au feutre noir représentant deux marins debout sur un quai duquel dépassent des mâts de bateaux - Le dessin est accompagné d'une remarque manuscrite de Jacques Perret sur papier calque

Major final private holdings comprising manuscripts, typescripts, corrected proofs, offprints, and first editions

Manuscrit autographe signé de la nouvelle "Les pas vernis"[Autograph manuscript signed of the short story “Les pas vernis”]

"Quand vous verrez Blondin, dites lui que ma pensée le suit dans sa gloire et qu'il veuille réserver un 1/2 setier de son pactole à boire..."Autograph letter addressed to Roger Nimier evoking his friendship and admiration for Antoine Blondin

"Martin m'a téléphoné"Autograph manuscript of Boris Vian's first short story

Manuscrit autographe complet de la nouvelle "Une pénible histoire""Complete autograph manuscript of the short story "Une pénible histoire"

Ronéotype avec titre autographe du manuscrit complet de la nouvelle : L'amour est aveugle.

Lettre autographe signée adressée à une amie

"Exposer pour m'entendre dire c'est toujours la même chose ce n'est pas la peine et je voudrais tant faire un pas non tant pour les autres mais pour moi."Signed autograph letter addressed to his friend, the influential art critic Emile Durand-Gréville

Dessin original au stylo bille noir et rehaussé au feutre noir représentant son grand ami Max Jacob

Manuscrit autographe signé "Printemps secret" sur la poésie et la peinture

Lettre autographe signée adressée à Roger Nimier

Lettre autographe signée adressée à Roger Nimier à propos d'un texte qu'il doit envoyer

"Voulez-vous quelque chose pour Opéra ? de qualité, d'assez sensationnel et qui fuisse faire sept à huit numéros..."Signed autograph letter addressed to Roland (Laudenbach) about a text he is to give to the magazine Opéra also directed by Roger Nimier

"Si Paupe réclame de l'or, c'est du brigandage. Il doit avoir une escopette sous le manteau..."Funny signed autograph note mocking his publisher

Lettre autographe datée et signée dans laquelle il promet d'intervenir en faveur de l'assassin Cardinet coupable d'avoir occis le fils d'un important magistrat de la ville de Bourges

97 photographies originales du tournage du film de Carlo Rim "L'armoire volante"

38 photographies originales du tournage du film "Le mort en fuite" dont Carlo Rim fut le dialoguiste et l'adaptateur

Léo Malet. Portrait

Fernand Braudel - Portrait

Michel Foucault - Portrait 8

Michel Foucault - Portrait 4

"Vous me rappelez, en effet, des temps déjà bien anciens, mais que ce qui a fini n'a pu effacer de ma mémoire"Autograph letter, dated and signed, congratulating his correspondent on the quality of his latest work

Léo Malet - Portrait 3

Georges Dumézil portrait

Léo Malet - Portrait 4

"je leur souhaite toutes les voluptés depuis les plus hautes jusqu'aux plus grossières"Signed autograph letter addressed to René Peter

"Vous savez que je vous appartiens tête, coeur, et main & que toutes les différences d'opinion rendent l'amitié plus vive comme les contrastes passionnent l'amour."Autograph letter dated and signed addressed to his friend Jean-Marie Dargaud

Léo Malet - Portrait 1

Fernand Braudel - Portrait 1

Michel Foucault. Portrait 5

Michel Foucault - Portrait 7

Jean-Louis Bory. Portrait avec son ami

Michel Foucault. Portrait 6

Léo Malet - Portrait 2

Théodore Monod - Portrait 1

Jorge Amado. Portrait

Lettre autographe adressée à Roger Nimier

"Vous auriez dû me rappeler plutôt ma dette lorsque j'étais dans la prospérité"Signed autograph letter

Lettre autographe adressée à Roger Nimier

"... je vous répète que je ne vous avais pas oublié..."Signed autograph letter

"... j'ai retrouvé mon émotion d'il y a vingt-sept ans dans le salon de Lépine..."Signed autograph business card addressed to journalist and librettist Philippe Gille

De l'Administration des finances de la France

Carte de visite autographe signée adressée à Georges Normandy

"Non, je n'ai pas de roman pour Femina, ni pour personne. Le prochain, problématique, est promis à la Revue de Paris..."Autograph letter addressed to Roger Nimier

"... je viens de relire Psyché avec grande joie. Mais ceci n'est que pour vous remercier de l'envoi..."Autograph letter, dated and signed, addressed to a fellow writer about the sending of his latest work

Envoi autographe signé d'Edouard de Max sur une carte postale photographique le représentant dans le rôle du Roi de Rome

Couleurs d'Egypte

Folies gauloises depuis les Romains jusqu'à nos jours - Album de moeurs et de costumes

Liste manuscrite adressée à André Parinaud concernant la réalisation de la série des écrits sur l'art d'André Malraux

" ... je malmène trop cerveau et coeur et alors se vengent mes organes si sensibles et qu'avec l'âge on doit beaucoup plus ménager..."Signed autograph letter about a postponed appointment for health reasons

"... seuls les médiocres, ceux du Parnasse sont exclus de ma bibliothèque..." Autograph note, dated and signed, addressed to Edouard Ducoté evoking his favorite poets and his readings

Lettre autographe signée à un confrère écrivain afin d'entretenir la mémoire du poète Philoxène Boyer en faisant publier l'une de ses oeuvres

"... c'est décidément un vieil homme, et un vieux malade qui vous prie d'agréer mes respectueuses et très vives sympathies.."Autograph letter signed to Marthe Daudet

Lettre autographe datée et signée à propos d'une solennité musicale devant être jouée après l'inauguration d'un monument consacré à Ludwig van Beethoven

"...mais je reste songeur en apprenant qu'ils vous ont paru pires que ceux de Retté..."Autograph letter, dated and signed, addressed to Edouard Ducoté about a poem that he recommended to him for his magazine without first reading it

"... je ne comprends pas l'exclusivisme du Mercure, il m'a étonné et peiné.."Autograph letter dated and signed addressed to Edouard Ducoté which was refused by the Mercure de France

Photographie dédicacée de Betty Grable, la première pin-up de l'histoire du music-hall

Lettre autographe signée au jeune Léon Daudet lui donnant rendez-vous

"... et je pense tendrement à la mémoire de mon cher Alphonse Daudet..."Autograph letter, dated and signed, to his friend Léon Daudet about the death of his father Alphonse a few days earlier

"... Excusez le vieux monsieur qui ne passe plus ni soirées ni se couche après minuit..."Autograph letter dated and signed to Marthe Daudet refusing his invitation to participate in the New Year's Eve party on December 25th

Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Westminster ballade"

"... je vais relire avec dévotion ces pages qui m'ont déjà ému..."Autograph letter signed to Léon Daudet about the biography that the latter wrote about his father Alphonse Daudet

Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Un pauvre petit garçon"