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s.l. (sans lieu) est une mention bibliographique utilisée lorsqu’aucun lieu d’édition n’est indiqué dans l’ouvrage. L’abréviation provient du latin sine loco, « sans lieu », et apparaît traditionnellement dans la description des livres anciens lorsque l’imprimeur ou l’éditeur n’a pas précisé la ville d’impression.
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  1. Combats d'un Militant. Une Interview de Christian Aguerre et Philippe Nouveau
    René CARÊME

    Combats d'un Militant. Une Interview de Christian Aguerre et Philippe Nouveau

    Les Editions Ouvrières|s. l. 1977|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by René Carême, socialist mayor of Grande-Synthe in the Nord department to Yves Louchez: "... témoignage de notre fructueuse collaboration pour la mise en oeuvre de télé Grande-Synthe." ["...testimony of our fruitful collaboration for the implementation of télé Grande-Synthe."]
    €50
  2. Maurice Duprez. Un Saharien
    Jacques BIDAULT

    Maurice Duprez. Un Saharien

    Imprimerie Ernest Puyfourcat Fils|s. l. 1964|16.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 480 numbered copies on bouffant alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 20 on pur fil.
    Work illustrated with a facsimile, 7 photographs, 2 itineraries and a map drawn by Jacques Bidault.
    Handsome copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket which has three small marginal tears.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Bidault to Françoise Bencher: "... qui aime et comprend le Sahara..." ["... who loves and understands the Sahara..."]
    €60
  3. Jeanne Champillou. L'oeuvre gravé
    COLLECTIF

    Jeanne Champillou. L'oeuvre gravé

    Le Clos de Joye|s. l. 1994|24.50 x 34 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies, the only issue with 50 copies numbered in Roman numerals and accompanied by an engraving by Jeanne Champillou.
    Publisher's Bradel binding in full light brown cloth, smooth spine.
    Illustrated, handsome copy.
    €100
  4. Manuscrit intitulé "De l'état de l'église en Gaule au Ve et VIe siècle"
    Gustave FLAUBERT

    Manuscrit intitulé "De l'état de l'église en Gaule au Ve et VIe siècle"

    s. l. s. d. [ca 1860]|19.60 x 31.70 cm|deux pages sur un feuillet
    Autograph manuscript by Gustave Flaubert entitled "De l'état de l'église en Gaule au Ve et VIe siècle", written in black ink on both sides of a sheet.
    Transverse fold.
    Extensive manuscript notes probably written in preparation for the writing of La Légende de Saint Julien l'Hospitalier.
    Precious manuscript, evidence of the writer's working method.

    €4,000
  5. Une passion précise
    Michel MOUSSEAU, Zéno BIANU

    Une passion précise

    Del Arco|s. l. 2004|11 x 11 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
    First edition printed in 125 copies numbered on Arches paper and justified by Zéno Bianu and Michel Mousseau.
    Publisher's binding in full grey boards, the poem unfolding accordion-style.
    Work illustrated with serigraphs by Michel Mousseau.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Zéno Bianu with additional manuscript signature by Michel Mousseau.

    €80
  6. Poeme pour Paule
    Jacques DUBOIS

    Poeme pour Paule

    S. n.|s. l. 1951|16 x 24.50 cm|en feuilles
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally discolored and sunned.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Jacques Dubois to his friend Charles (Dobzynski): "A mon cher Charles, lui qui sait si bien ce que je veux dire quand je dis "à moitié déraciné par la charrue de la guerre". Pour que nous soyons unis comme les 5 doigts d'un poing fermé. Ton Jacques." ["To my dear Charles, who knows so well what I mean when I say 'half uprooted by the plow of war'. So that we may be united like the 5 fingers of a closed fist. Your Jacques."]


    €60
  7. Lettre autographe signée datée du 15 juillet 1953
    Félicien MARCEAU

    Lettre autographe signée datée du 15 juillet 1953

    s. l. 15 juillet 1953|21 x 27 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
    Autograph letter dated and signed, one page, from Félicien Marceau to Huguette Godin (18 lines in blue ink) in which he thanks her for the benevolent review of his latest work recently published: "L'homme du roi": "Les éditions Gallimard viennent de m'envoyer l'excellent article que vous avez bien voulu me consacrer. Excellent à tous les points de vue, pour moi et en soi, notamment, tout ce que vous dites de L'homme du roi m'a ravi." ["Gallimard publishers have just sent me the excellent article you were kind enough to devote to me. Excellent in all respects, for me and in itself, particularly, everything you say about L'homme du roi delighted me."]
    Félicien Marceau...
    €100
  8. Carte postale autographe signée datée du 25 août1953 adressée au poète Charles Dobzynski
    Dominique ELUARD

    Carte postale autographe signée datée du 25 août1953 adressée au poète Charles Dobzynski

    s. l. 25 Août1953|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille
    Autograph postcard dated and signed by Dominique Eluard addressed to his friend the poet Charles Dobzynski: "J'ai votre livre ici. Ecrivez-moi en septembre, à St Tropez - D'Astier y sera. Puis-je lui parler des projets pour la rentrée ? Amitiés. Dominique Eluard." ["I have your book here. Write to me in September, at St Tropez - D'Astier will be there. May I speak to him about the projects for the start of term? Best wishes. Dominique Eluard."]
    The postcard shows a view of Carrara.

    €50
  9. Le Gouté des porcherons [avec] La Pipe cassée [avec] Bouquets poissards [avec] Bouquets galants
    André-Charles CAILLEAU, Jean-Joseph VADÉ

    Le Gouté des porcherons [avec] La Pipe cassée [avec] Bouquets poissards [avec] Bouquets galants

    De l'imprimerie de Madame Angueule • [ Cailleau] • chez Duchesne|s. l. • Paris s. d. [1759] et 1760|10 x 17 cm|4 textes reliés en un volume

    Very rare first edition for Le Gouté des porcherons, with the complete title Nouv. ed. augm. des Citrons de Javotte, histoire de carnaval. Et enrichie d'une Lettre amoureuse de M. Jambe de Creux, charbonnier à mademoiselle Catau, ravaudeuse. Le tout pour servir de Dessert au Déjeuner de La Rapée.
    Third edition of La Pipe cassée and fourth for Bouquets poissards and Bouquets galants.
    Contemporary half-sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets and a blonde sheep title-label, paste-paper boards. Some rubbing and minimal paper lacks to boards. First leaves somewhat stained without gravity.
    Les Porcherons is a former district of the...

    €300
  10. "on passe des bachots à tout âge !"
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    "on passe des bachots à tout âge !"Signed autograph letter addressed to Master Thorvald Mikkelsen

    s. l. • [Klarskovgaard] 28 octobre 1950|21 x 34 cm|1 pages sur un feuillet
    Partly unpublished autograph letter signed by "your touchy LF" Louis-Ferdinand Céline addressed to his lawyer, Maître Thorvald Mikkelsen. One page written in blue ink on a large sheet of white paper; number "563" in Céline's hand in the upper left corner in red pencil.
    Transverse folds inherent to the mailing.
    This letter was very partially transcribed in the Année Céline 2005.
    Céline, after days of suffering from the cold, is delighted to announce to his friend that he has received heating: "Le fourneau se pose en ce moment. Je ne sais pas si la maison y résistera l'on verra !" ["The stove is being installed right now. I don't know...
    €1,000
  11. "Il paraît qu'il est question de me poursuivre à nouveau d'après Les Beaux Draps... "
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    "Il paraît qu'il est question de me poursuivre à nouveau d'après Les Beaux Draps... "Signed autograph letter addressed to Master Thorvald Mikkelsen

    s. l. • [Klarskovgaard] 7 octobre 1950|21 x 34 cm|2 pages sur 2 feuillets
    Partly unpublished autograph letter signed by Louis-Ferdinand Céline addressed to his "dear Master and defender" Maître Thorvald Mikkelsen. Two pages written in blue ink on two large sheets of white paper; numbers "580" and "581" in Céline's hand in the upper left corner in red pencil.
    Transverse folds inherent to the mailing.
    This letter was very partially transcribed in the Année Céline 2005.
    Autograph letter signed by Louis-Ferdinand Céline addressed to his "dear Master and defender" Maître Thorvald Mikkelsen. Two pages written in blue ink on two large sheets of white paper; numbers "580" and "581" in Céline's hand in the upper...
    €1,800
  12. "Je viens de perdre à l'hospice d'Angers encore une dernière parente"
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    "Je viens de perdre à l'hospice d'Angers encore une dernière parente"Signed autograph letter addressed to Master Thorvald Mikkelsen

    s. l. • [Klarskovgaard] 8 décembre 1950|21 x 34 cm|2 pages sur un feuillet

    Autograph letter signed, partly unpublished, by Louis-Ferdinand Céline, addressed to his lawyer, Maître Thorvald Mikkelsen. Two pages written in blue ink on a large sheet of white paper; numbered “575” in Céline’s hand in red pencil at the top left corner.
    Fold marks from mailing.
    This letter was only partially transcribed in Année Céline 2005, p. 64.
     
    A moving and bitter letter by Céline, who had just lost his aunt Amélie (the “Aunt Hélène” of Death on Credit), and witnesses the slow disappearance of the world he once knew. The writer finds solace in the memoirs of Élisabeth de Gramont, another...

    €1,700
  13. Lettre autographe signée
    AMAN-JEAN

    Lettre autographe signée

    s. l. 1933|10.40 x 16.20 cm|2 pages sur un double feuillet
    Autograph letter signed by Edmond Aman-Jean; two pages written in black ink on a double sheet with the painter's monogram.
    Fold inherent to mailing.
    "No longer having the apartment below my studio, I am not quite sure that my telephone is working properly. One can always call me through the concierge. I have the desire to see the canvas you mention to me..."
    €60
  14. [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Charlton Heston
    KEYSTONE (Charlton HESTON)

    [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Charlton Heston

    Photo Keystone|s. l. s. d. [juillet 1964]|18 x 13 cm|une photographie
    Photographic portrait of Charlton Heston, vintage silver gelatin print in sepia.
    Keystone studio stamps to verso. Mimeographed slip pasted to verso: "Charlton Heston sera Michel Ange... Le grand acteur américain Charlton Heston incarnera l'immortel artiste dans la "Vie de Michel Ange" la nouvelle super-production dont le tournage va commencer très prochainement à Rome. Déjà quelques scènes d'extérieurs ont été tournées en Toscagne (sic). Le film évoquera fidèlement la vie de Michel Ange. npm/ Charlton Heston, qui s'est laissé pousser la barbe, examinant la maquette de la Chapelle Sixtine du Vatican." ["Charlton Heston will be Michelangelo... The great American actor Charlton Heston will...
    €120
  15. L'odyssée de Cartier - Cartier ré-enchante le monde
    CARTIER

    L'odyssée de Cartier - Cartier ré-enchante le monde

    Cartier|s. l. • [Paris] 2012|25.50 x 32.50 cm|relié sous étui
    Book published for the launch of Bruno Aveillan's film and printed on heavy coated paper.
    Work illustrated with magnificent full-page compositions in black, red and gold and accompanied by seven envelopes containing Cartier models.
    Press kit containing the history of the Cartier house which announces, for the brand's 165th anniversary, the release of the film "L'Odyssée de Cartier".
    Copy in mint condition, the interior pouches have never been opened.
    €600
  16. Lettre autographe signée adressée à Maître Thorvald Mikkelsen : "Nous dirons si vous le voulez bien en simple et bon français que Marcel Aymé a : de la pénétration. [...] Et si Marcel a de la pénétration moi j'ai de la vision."
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    Lettre autographe signée adressée à Maître Thorvald Mikkelsen : "Nous dirons si vous le voulez bien en simple et bon français que Marcel Aymé a : de la pénétration. [...] Et si Marcel a de la pénétration moi j'ai de la vision."

    s. l. • [Klarskovgaard] 22 octobre 1950|21 x 34 cm|2 pages sur un feuillet
    Signed autograph letter, partly unpublished, by Louis-Ferdinand Céline addressed to his lawyer, Maître Thorvald Mikkelsen. Two pages written in blue ink on a large sheet of white paper; number "582" in Céline's hand in red pencil at top left.
    Cross-folds inherent to mailing.
    This letter was very partially transcribed in Année Céline 2005.
    Fine letter mentioning Marcel Aymé: "We will say, if you please, in simple and good French that Marcel Aymé has: penetration. [...] And if Marcel has penetration, I have vision." We will not revisit the friendship that united Céline and Aymé - the latter even visited him at...
    €1,800
  17. "Le passeport français est moche mais il vaut mieux que rien."
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    "Le passeport français est moche mais il vaut mieux que rien."Signed autograph letter addressed to Master Thorvald Mikkelsen

    s. l. • [Klarskovgaard] 12 octobre 1950|21 x 34 cm|2 pages sur un feuillet
    Partly unpublished autograph letter signed by Louis-Ferdinand Céline "ami tenace et obligé" addressed to his lawyer, Maître Thorvald Mikkelsen. Two pages written in blue ink on a large sheet of white paper; number "579" in Céline's hand in red pencil at top left.
    Transverse folds inherent to posting.
    This letter was very partially transcribed in the Année Céline 2005.
    Very enigmatic letter: "Aladin avait déjà une très jolie lampe - avec celle là vous allez voir un peu les trésors que je vais découvrir. Vous avez raison, du reste - Carpe Diem ! Mais vous savez la moitié au moins du destin : c'est le PASSEPORT. Le passeport français est...
    €2,300
  18. "Alchimistes, Rimbaud ! Eclair ouvre le ciel de mon adolescence ! Je me sens poète et c'est bien le moment de m'arrêter !"
    Georges AURIC

    "Alchimistes, Rimbaud ! Eclair ouvre le ciel de mon adolescence ! Je me sens poète et c'est bien le moment de m'arrêter !"Signed autograph letter addressed to Bolette Natanson

    s. l. s. d. [vers 1916-1918]|12.40 x 17 cm|2 pages sur un feuillet remplié
    Autograph letter signed by Georges Auric addressed to Bolette Natanson. Two pages written in black ink on a folded sheet.
    Folds inherent to mailing.
    Beautiful poetic letter with Rimbaldian influences: "Alchimistes, Rimbaud ! Eclair ouvre le ciel de mon adolescence ! Je me sens poète et c'est bien le moment de m'arrêter !" ["Alchemists, Rimbaud! Lightning opens the sky of my adolescence! I feel like a poet and this is the right moment to stop!"]
    Auric mentions a concert he must give at Mme Japy de Beaucourt's, who held a salon in honor of the review directed by Ricciotto Canudo Montjoie ! : "Je dois jouer - encore ! vendredi...
    €600
  19. "Car plus que jamais les gens me dégoûtent, sauf vous, naturellement. Je voudrais appuyer sur un bouton et détruire l'Humanité."
    Georges AURIC

    "Car plus que jamais les gens me dégoûtent, sauf vous, naturellement. Je voudrais appuyer sur un bouton et détruire l'Humanité."Signed autograph letter addressed to Bolette Natanson

    s. l. s. d. [vers 1916-1918]|12.40 x 17 cm|2 pages sur un feuillet remplié
    Signed autograph letter from Georges Auric addressed to Bolette Natanson. Two pages written in black ink on a folded sheet. Deletions and underlinings.
    Fold marks inherent to mailing.
    Very fine letter in which the composer dissertates on friendship: "I simply wanted to tell you this important thing. I recommend that you not invite [Florent] Schmitt nor any 'artist'. Otherwise, I declare myself incapable of resisting the vision of these evil geniuses. For more than ever people disgust me, except you, naturally. I would like to press a button and destroy Humanity. Then we will be at peace and I will tell you the truth about Art and the truth about all the...
    €600
  20. От сезанна до супрематизма. критический очерк.
    Художника КАЗИМИРА МАЛЕВИЧА [Kazimir MALEVITCH]

    От сезанна до супрематизма. критический очерк.[From Cézanne to Suprematism: A Critical Essay]

    Izdanie Otdela Izobrazitel'nikh Iskysstv [Published by the Department of Fine Arts of Narkompros] • [ Commissariat du peuple à l'Éducation]|s. l. • [Petrograd] [Saint Petersburg] s. d. [1920]|17.50 x 11.50 cm|agrafé, 16p.
    Ot Sezanna do Suprematizma Kriticheskii otcherk
    [From Cézanne to Suprematism. A critical essay]
    Izdanie Otdela Izobrazitel'nikh Iskysstv
    [Publishing house of the department of visual arts]
    | Narkompros [people's commissariat for education] | [Petrograd 1920] | 17.5 x 11.5 cm | stapled

    Extremely rare first edition.
    Small split at the foot of the spine, purple stamp with the price on the second board and a small mark on the first board of the stamp of another copy.
    A very beautiful copy.
    Published two years after his masterpiece White on White, this manifesto composed from his previous theoretical...
    €3,000
  22. Le petit Lauriston
    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 copies on Cérasescents paper, the only printing along with 98 copies on citrin paper.
    Handsome copy despite the spine and covers being slightly and marginally discolored as usual, tiny marginal tears to the front cover.
    €200
  24. Lettre autographe signée adressée à l'archéologue Charles-Ernest Beulé
    Gustave FLAUBERT

    Lettre autographe signée adressée à l'archéologue Charles-Ernest Beulé

    s. l. • (Paris) s. d. [5 ou 12 janvier 1860]|13.60 x 21 cm|deux pages sur un feuillet remplié
    Autograph letter signed by Gustave Flaubert addressed to the archaeologist Charles-Ernest Beulé. Two pages written in black ink on a folded sheet. The recipient of this letter added nine handwritten lines, a draft of his future response, following Flaubert's letter.
    This letter has been transcribed and reproduced on the website of the Flaubert Centre at the University of Rouen. The transcriber of this missive notes: "Are the lines written under the signature by Beulé or by Flaubert himself? The handwriting resembles his. Stéphanie Dord-Crouslé suggests that Flaubert may have gone to see Beulé and written these elements under his dictation in response to the questions posed." This...
    €4,500
  25. Lettre autographe signée adressée à Igor Markevitch
    Jean COCTEAU

    Lettre autographe signée adressée à Igor Markevitch

    s. l. 26 octobre 1955|20.90 x 26.90 cm|une page sur un feuillet
    Autograph letter signed by Jean Cocteau addressed to Igor Markevitch. One page written in blue ballpoint pen and signed "Ton Jean".
    Some folds inherent to placing in envelope and a staple in the upper left margin.
    Fine and long letter in which Jean Cocteau defends his friend the Ukrainian conductor and composer Igor Markevitch, victim of critic Antoine Goléa's wrath.
    "Je suis stupéfait par ce qu'on me rapporte de Goléa." ["I am stunned by what I am told about Goléa."] We have not been able to find the slightest trace of an article by Goléa about Markevitch, but the University of Caen holds a file entitled "Affaire entre Igor...
    €1,500
  26. Manuscrit autographe inédit et complet intitulé "Cinq semaines de vacances - Journal d'un voyage en Suisse et dans le Sud de l'Allemagne avec les élèves de mon bien cher et regretté institut"
    Jules MALIGNON

    Manuscrit autographe inédit et complet intitulé "Cinq semaines de vacances - Journal d'un voyage en Suisse et dans le Sud de l'Allemagne avec les élèves de mon bien cher et regretté institut"Complete and unpublished handwritten manuscript

    s. l. 1836|22 x 27 cm|relié
    Complete and unpublished handwritten manuscript entitled “Cinq semaines de vacances - Journal d'un voyage en Suisse et dans le Sud de l'Allemagne avec les élèves de mon bien cher et regretté institut”
    s.l1836, 22 x 27 cm, bound
    Complete and unpublished 240-page manuscript neatly handwritten in black ink and entitled “Cinq semaines de vacances - Journal d'un voyage en Suisse et dans le Sud de l'Allemagne avec les élèves de mon bien cher et regretté institut” Our manuscript is filled with a herbarium sheet, an original colour watercolour, an original pencil drawing and 25 engravings including one erased and in colour. The engravings illustrate the different stages of the journey...
    €2,800
  28. La forge subtile
    Pierre LARTIGUE

    La forge subtile

    Le temps qu'il fait|s. l. 2001|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed and inscribed by Pierre Lartigue to Charles Dobzynski.

    €50
  31. Dieu est-il français ?
    Yves BONNEFOY

    Dieu est-il français ?

    S. n. • [ La Révolution La Nuit]|s. l. • (Paris) 1946|11 x 14 cm|une feuille rempliée
    Very rare first edition of this Surrealist tract, published simultaneously with "Traité du pianiste," Yves Bonnefoy's first book.
    This fierce text also reproduces a quotation from the Marquis de Sade: "Oui, citoyens, la religion est incompatible avec l'idée de liberté ; vous avez compris cela : Jamais l'homme libre ne s'abaissera devant les dieux du christianisme."
    Two inevitable small corner losses, given the extreme fragility of this publication issued by the micro-group "La révolution La nuit" founded by the author.

    €400
  32. Un chapitre posthume du "Temps retrouvé"
    Jean FERRY

    Un chapitre posthume du "Temps retrouvé"

    Collège de Pataphysique|s. l. • (Paris) 1973|21 x 13.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition, one of 333 numbered copies under pink flower wrappers.
    Covers slightly and marginally sunned without significance, a tiny lack at head of second cover.
    €30
  33. Portrait photographique du philosophe Alain à sa table de travail
    ALAIN

    Portrait photographique du philosophe Alain à sa table de travail

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [ca 1940]|24 x 30.50 cm|une photographie encadrée
    Original period silver gelatin print photograph showing philosopher Alain at his work table, his gaze distant and a fountain pen in his hand.
    The photograph is mounted on cardboard which is itself adhered under a mat.
    Handsome little-known portrait of the Norman philosopher.
    €450
  34. Derrière l'horizon. Aux armées, Janvier-Mars 1940
    Jean VINCENT

    Derrière l'horizon. Aux armées, Janvier-Mars 1940

    Desclée de Brouwer|s. l. 1941|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jean Vincent to Jean-Marie Depaix.

    €80
  35. Lettre autographe datée et signée d'une page et demie à un ami (son protégé le photographe Jean-Louis Nou)
    Thérèse LE PRAT

    Lettre autographe datée et signée d'une page et demie à un ami (son protégé le photographe Jean-Louis Nou)

    S. n.|s. l. 27 Décembre 1963|13.50 x 21 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter dated and signed, 20 lines in blue ink thanking his correspondent (the essential specialist photographer of Indians Jean-Louis Nou) for his wishes and presenting his own.
    She apologizes for her late response to his mail and proposes a meeting as benevolent protector of his work: "... que vous me racontiez où vous en êtes..." ["... that you tell me where you are..."]
    Finally, she congratulates him: "... la photo de P. Casals est fort belle..." ["... the photo of P. Casals is quite beautiful..."]
    €100
  36. Histoire générale de la naissance & des progrès de la Compagnie de Jésus, et Analyse de ses Constitutions & Privilèges
    Louis-Adrien LE PAIGE, Christophe COUDRETTE

    Histoire générale de la naissance & des progrès de la Compagnie de Jésus, et Analyse de ses Constitutions & Privilèges

    S. n.|s. l. 1761|9.50 x 17 cm|4 volumes reliés

    First edition.



    Armorial copy of the Dukes of Luynes, at this date, most certainly of Marie Charles Louis d'Albert de Luynes, 5th Duke of Luynes. Armorial copies of the Luynes always bear only the heraldic device of the crowned lion on the spine in the 18th century.
    Full glazed and marbled brown calf binding. Spine with raised bands decorated with the heraldic device of the Dukes of Luynes, with crowned lion. Red morocco title and volume labels. Small crack to lower joint at head of volume II. On the lower joint of volume 3, crack along one compartment for 2cm. In volume IV, small cracks to joints at foot, for a few millimeters. P.403, volume II, hole with loss of...

    €1,500
  37. Deux manuscrits autographes complets de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Depuis le jour où devant monsieur le maire" accompagné d'un manuscrit de travail et au verso des deux premiers manuscrits, celui complet de la chanson "C'est jeudi"
    Boris VIAN

    Deux manuscrits autographes complets de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Depuis le jour où devant monsieur le maire" accompagné d'un manuscrit de travail et au verso des deux premiers manuscrits, celui complet de la chanson "C'est jeudi"

    S. n.|s. l. 1956-1958|21 x 27 cm|trois feuillets perforés recto-verso
    Two complete autograph manuscripts on two perforated leaves of 20 and 26 lines written in pencil for the song entitled "Depuis le jour où devant monsieur le maire" and on their versos the manuscript of the song "C'est jeudi".
    Both manuscripts conform to the final text of the song, the second containing numerous deletions and corrections.
    On the versos of the first two leaves is found the manuscript of the song "C'est jeudi" of approximately 60 lines, written in blue ballpoint pen very extensively corrected, crossed out and corresponding to the final text of "C'est jeudi".
    The third manuscript, of 27 lines, written in black ink and pencil is entirely...
    €1,500
  38. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "C'était une pauv' gosse des rues "
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "C'était une pauv' gosse des rues "

    S. n.|s. l. 1947|21 x 27 cm|deux feuillets perforés
    Complete autograph manuscript on two perforated sheets of 64 lines written in black ink of the song entitled "C'était une pauv'gosse des rues" with two deletions and one correction.
    The manuscript conforms to the final text of the song.
    We include, on two perforated sheets, the complete typescript of the song.
    Fine ensemble of this song written in 1947, with music composed by Albert Assayag, Yves Gilbert and Marcel Mouloudji who performed it in 1971.
    Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
    €1,500
  39. Billet autographe signé adressé à Jani Brun à propos d'ouvrages de Samuel Beckett
    Philippe SOLLERS

    Billet autographe signé adressé à Jani Brun à propos d'ouvrages de Samuel Beckett

    s. l. s. d. [circa 1977]|10 x 13.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe

    Autograph letter signed by Philippe Sollers addressed to his friend Jani Brun (8 lines in black ink) advising her on works by Samuel Beckett: "... Il faut prendre Molloy, je crois, si tu veux un "personnage" et montrer comment tout va vers l'Innommable (plus de "personnage", ça parle et reparle et déparle tout seul, pour toujours..." ["... You should take Molloy, I think, if you want a 'character' and show how everything moves toward The Unnamable (no more 'character', it speaks and speaks again and speaks away by itself, forever..."] 
    Envelope included on which Philippe Sollers simply indicated the surname and first name of his correspondent, a date...

    €120
  40. Billet autographe signé adressé à Jani Brun
    Philippe SOLLERS

    Billet autographe signé adressé à Jani Brun

    s. l. s. d. [Août 1977]|10 x 13.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
    Autograph signed note from Philippe Sollers addressed to his friend Jani Brun (7 lines in black ink) informing her that his health is not good: "... je ne vais pas très bien en ce moment..." ["... I am not doing very well at the moment..."] but that he will let her know when he feels better.
    Envelope included on which Philippe Sollers has simply indicated the surname and first name of his correspondent, with a date noted in pencil, probably that of the receipt of the note by Jani Brun.
    Central fold inherent to being placed in the envelope.
    €80
  41. Billet autographe signé adressé à Jani Brun
    Philippe SOLLERS

    Billet autographe signé adressé à Jani Brun

    s. l. s. d. [circa 1975]|10 x 13.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
    Autograph note signed by Philippe Sollers addressed to his friend Jani Brun (6 lines in blue ink) informing him that he is overwhelmed: "... pas mal de contre-temps etc..." ["... quite a few setbacks etc..."] but suggesting the possibility of an appointment for the weekend, in which case he will not fail to notify her: "... si oui je te fais signe samedi matin... Excuse-moi..." ["... if so I'll let you know Saturday morning... Forgive me..."]
    Envelope included on which Philippe Sollers has simply indicated the surname and first name of his correspondent, a date indicated in pencil, probably that of the receipt of the note by Jani...
    €80
  42. Lettre autographe signée adressée à Jani Brun
    Philippe SOLLERS

    Lettre autographe signée adressée à Jani Brun

    s. l. s. d. [circa 1975]|13.50 x 21 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by Philippe Sollers addressed to his friend Jani Brun (9 lines in blue ink) apologizing for having been unavailable for health reasons: "... la vérité c'est que j'ai été supper-grippé (à 40°)... à plus tenir debout ni rien avaler..." ["... the truth is that I've been super-sick with flu (at 40°)... couldn't stand up or swallow anything..."] but that he will not fail to let him know when he feels better soon as he is still convalescing.
    Central fold inherent to the envelope.
    €80
  43. Lettre autographe signée adressée à Jani Brun
    Philippe SOLLERS

    Lettre autographe signée adressée à Jani Brun

    s. l. s. d. [Décembre 1974]|13.50 x 21 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
    Autograph letter signed by Philippe Sollers addressed to his friend Jani Brun (7 lines in blue ink) apologizing for having to cancel their appointment: "...ça ne marche pas, malheureusement, pour ce soir..." ["...it doesn't work out, unfortunately, for tonight..."] but that he will not fail to let her know when he is back in Paris: "... je pars sans doute quelques jours. Je te fais signe à mon retour." ["...I'm probably leaving for a few days. I'll get in touch when I return."]
    Central fold inherent to the envelope preparation.
    Envelope included on which Philippe Sollers has simply indicated the surname and first name of his...
    €80
  44. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "A la manière de Brassens"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "A la manière de Brassens"

    S. n.|s. l. 1954-1959|21 x 27 cm|un feuillet perforé
    Complete autograph manuscript on a perforated sheet of 24 lines written in blue ink and pencil of the song entitled "A la manière de Brassens" ["In the manner of Brassens"] containing corrections, deletions and additions while conforming to the final text of the song.
    Small marginal tears on the sheet which has been restored at the head with an adhesive piece.
    We include, on a perforated sheet, the complete typescript of the song.
    A fine ensemble of this song composed between 1954 and 1959.
    Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
    €2,500
  45. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Taxi ! "
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Taxi ! "

    S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|un feuillet perforé
    Complete autograph manuscript on one perforated leaf of 27 lines written in blue ballpoint pen of the song entitled "Taxi ! "
    The manuscript conforms to the definitive text of the song.
    We include, on a perforated leaf, two complete typescripts of the song, one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard.
    Manuscript and typescripts are accompanied by a reproduction of the song's sheet music.
    Handsome collection of this song written in 1958, the music for which was composed by Henri Salvador who performed it the same year.
    Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
    €1,200
  46. Quatre tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Trompette d'occasion" où, sur trois d'entre eux, Boris Vian a corrigé le titre à la main
    Boris VIAN

    Quatre tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Trompette d'occasion" où, sur trois d'entre eux, Boris Vian a corrigé le titre à la main

    S. n.|s. l. 1957|21 x 27 cm|4 feuillets perforés
    Four typescripts, one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard, each of 39 lines of Boris Vian's song "Trompette d'occasion" initially entitled "Le jazz hot".
    For three of them, Boris Vian crossed out "Le jazz hot" to modify the title by hand and rename the song "Trompette d'occasion".
    Boris Vian wrote the text in 1957, Henri Salvador composed the music and performed it on numerous occasions, notably for advertising.
    Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
    €400
  47. Trois manuscrits autographes complets de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Robert "
    Boris VIAN

    Trois manuscrits autographes complets de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Robert "

    S. n.|s. l. 1957|10 x 21 cm|5 feuillets perforés
    Three complete autograph manuscripts on 5 perforated sheets in three different formats (of 55, 48 and 38 lines) written in blue ink for the song entitled "Robert".
    The manuscript on the largest sheet conforms to the final text of the song, the other two contain major differences and important variants from the final text.
    These latter are abundantly corrected and crossed out.
    We include, on a perforated sheet mounted on flexible cardboard, a complete typescript of the song.
    Handsome collection of this song written in 1957, whose music was composed by Henri Salvador who performed it the following year.
    Provenance: Boris Vian...
    €1,500
  48. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ce soir"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ce soir"

    S. n.|s. l. 1955-1957|20 x 21 cm|trois feuillets perforés
    Complete autograph manuscript of two perforated sheets of 51 lines written in blue ink for the song entitled "Ce soir" with four corrections and deletions while conforming to the final text of the song.
    This manuscript is completed by a third sheet which corresponds to a working manuscript covering the third and fourth (and final) verses of the song.
    We include, on two perforated sheets, the complete typescript of the song.
    Fine collection for this song composed between 1955 and 1957 and which was never performed.
    Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
    €1,500
  49. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Bientôt"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Bientôt"

    S. n.|s. l. 1958-1959|21 x 27 cm|un feuillet perforé
    Complete autograph manuscript on one perforated leaf of 34 lines written in pencil for the song entitled "Bientôt" with one correction and conforming to the final text of the song.
    We include, on a perforated leaf, the complete typescript of the song.
    Handsome ensemble of this song composed between 1958 and 1959 and which was performed by Jane Birkin in 2009.
    Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
    €1,200
  50. Deux manuscrits autographes complets de Boris Vian dont un de la chanson inédite intitulée "Cha cha Siné" et l'autre de la chanson "Un jour un vieux prof de maths"
    Boris VIAN

    Deux manuscrits autographes complets de Boris Vian dont un de la chanson inédite intitulée "Cha cha Siné" et l'autre de la chanson "Un jour un vieux prof de maths"

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1958]|20.50 x 27 cm|deux feuilles perforées
    Complete autograph manuscript on two perforated sheets of 22 lines written in pencil of the unpublished song entitled "Cha cha Siné" with deletions and corrections although it presents the definitive text of the song.
    We include, on two perforated sheets, the typescript of the song "Cha cha Siné".
    On the verso of one of the sheets, appears the manuscript of 20 lines, in pencil, of the song "Un jour un vieux prof de maths" with, also, numerous corrections and deletions.
    The latter was performed by Les Marche-pied in 2009 who also composed the music for it.
    Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
    €1,500
  51. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "J'étais amoureux"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "J'étais amoureux"

    S. n.|s. l. 1953-1956|21 x 27 cm|une feuille perforée
    Complete autograph manuscript on a perforated sheet of 25 lines written in blue ink for the song entitled "J'étais amoureux", with some deletions, additions and corrections.
    We include, on a perforated sheet the complete typescript of "J'étais amoureux".
    Fine collection relating to this song which was never performed.
    Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
    €1,200
  52. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "La java des Pussy-cats"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "La java des Pussy-cats"

    S. n.|s. l. 1956-1958|13.50 x 20 cm|deux feuillets perforés
    Complete autograph manuscript on two perforated sheets of 33 lines written in black ink for the song entitled "La java des Pussy-cats" with four corrections while conforming to the definitive text of the song.
    We include, on a perforated sheet, the complete typescript of the song.
    Fine collection relating to this song composed between 1956 and 1958 and which was only performed by Benoît Deyrat in 1999 and les Marche-pied ten years later.
    Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
    €1,500
  53. Deux manuscrit autographes complets dont un de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Douce et pure" et un autre, de la main de Boris Vian, de la chanson d'Henri Salvador intitulée "Charleston que je t'aime"
    Boris VIAN

    Deux manuscrit autographes complets dont un de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Douce et pure" et un autre, de la main de Boris Vian, de la chanson d'Henri Salvador intitulée "Charleston que je t'aime"

    S. n.|s. l. 1954-1959|17 x 22 cm|un feuillet perforé
    Complete autograph manuscript on a perforated leaf of 16 lines written in blue ink of the song entitled "Douce et pure" ["Sweet and pure"] whose text conforms with the definitive text of the song.
    On the verso of the first manuscript, appears a second signed Henri and bearing the title of the song "Charleston que je t'aime" ["Charleston how I love you"], comprising two versions, the first crossed out, abundantly corrected and altered.
    We include, on a perforated leaf, the complete typescript of the song "Douce et pure" ["Sweet and pure"].
    Handsome ensemble of this song composed between 1954 and 1959 and which was never performed.
    €1,200
  54. "... les circonstances rapides au milieu des autres occupations ne m'ont pas permis de consulter..."
    Robert de MONTESQUIOU

    "... les circonstances rapides au milieu des autres occupations ne m'ont pas permis de consulter..."Autograph letter signed by Robert de Montesquiou to his friend Henry Lapauze thanking him for sending a document of which he has not yet read

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1895]|12.50 x 20 cm|quatre pages sur une feuille rempliée
    Autograph letter signed by the dandy count, four pages (43 lines), written in black ink thanking his friend Henry Lapauze and one of his acquaintances for having procured for him: "l'intéressant document" ["the interesting document"] which his overwhelming activity has not yet allowed him to read: "... avec autant d'application que je l'aurais voulu..." ["... with as much attention as I would have wished..."]
    Robert de Montesquiou therefore relies on his friend's indulgence, also transmitting his apologies and gratitude to the unknown person who helped him through Henri Lapauze: "... je compte sur votre obligeance et celle de votre ami pour me...
    €700
  55. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Bal des fadas"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Bal des fadas"

    S. n.|s. l. 1959|21 x 27 cm|une feuille perforée
    Complete autograph manuscript on one perforated sheet of 13 lines written in red ink of the song entitled "Bal des fadas", presenting despite the final text of this song, corrections, additions and amendments.
    We include, on a perforated sheet, the complete typescript of the song.
    Fine ensemble of this song which was written in 1959 and which was not performed and set to music until 2009 by Les Marche-Pied.

    "Léger comme une antilope / Il dansait, fumant son clope / Une java pleine de syncopes / Elle en eut le coeur cassé"



    Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
    €800
  56. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Baisers de Tahiti"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Baisers de Tahiti"

    S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|deux feuilles perforés
    Complete autograph manuscript on one perforated sheet of 40 lines written in blue ink of the song entitled "Baisers de Tahiti", presenting the final text of this song and two corrections.
    We include, on a perforated sheet, the complete typescript of the song.
    A small brown stain of no consequence at the head of the first sheet of the manuscript.
    Fine ensemble of this song, which was written in 1958 but was sadly never performed. Vian recounts the memories of a Frenchman from the North reminiscing about his Tahitian years.

    "Palmiers de Tahiti / Chansons des plages bleues / Soleil de Tahiti / Que j'étais heureux"


    €1,200
  57. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Complainte d'Alphonse"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Complainte d'Alphonse"

    S. n.|s. l. 1959|13.50 x 21 cm|trois feuilles perforées
    Complete autograph manuscript on three perforated sheets of 65 lines written in blue ink of the salacious and antimilitarist song entitled "Complainte d'Alphonse", numerous deletions and corrections.
    We include, on two perforated sheets the complete typescript of "La complainte d'Alphonse".
    Fine ensemble of this song which was written in 1959, whose music was composed by Yves Gilbert and which was performed by Philippe Clay in 1971. The performer would moreover add the subtitle "La Complainte du Priapisme".

    Amis que je vous raconte / La vie triste et pleine de honte / D'un horrible mécréant / Qui mourut voici cent ans / Doué d'une...

    €1,500
  58. "Il me semble que vous me deviez bien cela, pour ma peine..."
    Robert de MONTESQUIOU

    "Il me semble que vous me deviez bien cela, pour ma peine..."Autograph letter dated and signed by Robert de Montesquiou to a friend (Henry Lapauze) inviting him to an Easter lunch

    S. n.|s. l. 8 Avril 1911|27 x 21.50 cm|deux pages sur une feuille
    Autograph letter dated April 8, 1911 and signed by the dandy count, of two pages on one recto-verso sheet (19 lines), written in black ink inviting his friend Henri Lapauze and his wife for an Easter luncheon, on the 18th of the current month, at his property in the Landes near Vic-Bigorre.
    Robert de Montesquiou, in order to secure his invited friend's decision and to facilitate his travel, offers to put a vehicle at his disposal. But before this proposed Easter meal, the poet plans to visit his friend very soon.
    Henry Lapauze (1867-1925) was a journalist, art critic, then, in 1905, curator of the Petit Palais converted four years earlier into a museum and whose...
    €400
  59. Lettre autographe signée de Robert de Montesquiou à son ami Henry Lapauze alors journaliste au Gaulois à propos de deux articles qu'il veut y voir publier
    Robert de MONTESQUIOU

    Lettre autographe signée de Robert de Montesquiou à son ami Henry Lapauze alors journaliste au Gaulois à propos de deux articles qu'il veut y voir publier

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1895]|12.50 x 17 cm|deux pages et demie sur une feuille rempliée
    Autograph letter signed by the dandy count, of two and a half pages (27 lines), written in black ink insisting to his friend Henry Lapauze, then journalist at Le Gaulois, to see published a note he had sent him as well as the project of an interview with a certain Monsieur Lavé and the related arrangements: "... je suis persuadé que vous trouverez, l'un comme l'autre, intérêt et plaisir à l'entretien projeté... Vous pouvez agir directement, en vous recommandant de moi..." ["... I am persuaded that you will both find interest and pleasure in the projected interview... You can act directly, recommending yourself through me..."]
    Finally, Robert de Montesquiou wishes to...
    €600
  60. Manuscrit autographe complet pour chacune des deux versions de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Place Blanche"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet pour chacune des deux versions de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Place Blanche"

    S. n.|s. l. 1956|13.50 x 21 cm|5 feuillets perforés
    Two complete autograph manuscripts, on five perforated leaves, of 46 lines for the first and 52 lines for the second, written in blue ink, of the song entitled "Place Blanche" which exists in two versions both entitled "Place Blanche" but with varying text: the first beginning with "J'étais allé dimanche me promener" and the second with "Les amoureux l'dimanche vont deux par deux".
    Each manuscript in our possession corresponds to one of the two versions and is extensively corrected, crossed out and reworked while remaining consistent with the final state of the song.
    We include, on two perforated leaves (one mounted on flexible cardboard), a complete typescript for...
    €1,500
  61. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "T'as bien quinze ans passés"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "T'as bien quinze ans passés"

    S. n.|s. l. 1954-1959|20.50 x 27 cm|une feuille perforée
    Complete autograph manuscript on one sheet (24 lines), written in blue ink, of the song entitled "T'as bien quinze ans passés", presenting the final text of this song.
    Finally, we include, on two perforated sheets, one of which pasted on flexible cardboard containing, at the head, the handwritten title of the song in pencil and, at the end of the song, this addition also by Boris Vian: "... commence ! , commence ! " in blue ink, two complete typescripts of "T'as bien quinze ans passés".
    Fine collection of this song which was written between 1954 and 1959 and which was never performed.
    Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
    €1,200
  62. ""Etre fidèle, ou infidèle, dans ses promesses, lequel vaut mieux ?"
    Robert de MONTESQUIOU

    ""Etre fidèle, ou infidèle, dans ses promesses, lequel vaut mieux ?"Vehement autograph letter dated and signed by Robert de Montesquiou to a dear friend (Henry Lapauze) protesting against his breach of his word

    S. n.|s. l. 9 Juin 1911|13.50 x 21 cm|quatre pages sur deux feuilles
    Remarkable autograph letter dated and signed by the dandy count, four pages on two large sheets (16 lines), written in black ink to his "dear friend" Henri Lapauze denouncing his failure to keep his word and provoking the poet's epistolary ire.
    Henry Lapauze was to celebrate Robert de Montesquiou in a tribute book regarding the latter and, to his great chagrin he forgot him, thus stinging his impulsive pride: "... it is not to recriminate, even less to complain - both incompatible with pride - but to record what compensates for misunderstandings..." and, additional affront to the dandy-poet's pride : "... you spoke... only of Lavedan !"...
    €700
  63. Lettre autographe signée de Robert de Montesquiou s'assurant qu'une modification à apporter par son éditeur sera bien prise en compte
    Robert de MONTESQUIOU

    Lettre autographe signée de Robert de Montesquiou s'assurant qu'une modification à apporter par son éditeur sera bien prise en compte

    S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [circa 1890]|26.50 x 20.50 cm|deux pages sur une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by the dandy count, two pages (26 lines), written in black ink (to Henri Lapauze) asking his correspondent to make modifications to a future publication concerning him: "... I would be obliged if you would not forget the promised bibliographical notice, it will repair the small error that we noted regarding the omission of my name..."
    He also wonders about the identity of the sender of a visiting card he recently received: "I would like to know if the enclosed card is that of M. Emile Blauet who long collaborated with Le Figaro, a word in reply on this subject, I beg you..."
    Henry Lapauze (1867-1925) was a journalist and art...
    €450
  64. Lettre autographe signée de Robert de Montesquiou proposant plusieurs choix de rendez-vous à son correspondant
    Robert de MONTESQUIOU

    Lettre autographe signée de Robert de Montesquiou proposant plusieurs choix de rendez-vous à son correspondant

    S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [circa 1890]|26.50 x 20.50 cm|une page et demie sur une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by the dandy count, one and a half pages (15 lines), written in black ink (to Henri Lapauze) offering him several appointment options at his home: "... I shall be delighted to receive you on Friday at 10 o'clock or at 2 o'clock as you prefer... We are charmed to have you in Douai..."
    A black ink stain in the margin on the verso of the letter.
    Henry Lapauze (1867-1925) was a journalist and art critic who became, in 1905, curator of the Petit Palais, converted four years earlier into a museum whose collections he considerably enriched by acquiring notably the Courbet, Henner, and Falguière collections, with, in the twilight of his life, a...
    €400
  65. Lettre autographe signée de Robert de Montesquiou priant son correspondant journaliste de faire la chronique, dans le Gaulois, du dernier ouvrage qu'il lui a adressé
    Robert de MONTESQUIOU

    Lettre autographe signée de Robert de Montesquiou priant son correspondant journaliste de faire la chronique, dans le Gaulois, du dernier ouvrage qu'il lui a adressé

    S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [circa 1890]|23 x 18 cm|deux pages sur une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by the dandy count, two pages (27 lines), written in black ink to Henri Lapauze, then journalist at Le Gaulois, asking him, after receiving his latest published work which he sent him, to write a favorable article about him: "... I am sending you my new volume, asking you to announce it with your usual good grace. I furthermore desire that the subsequent and detailed review of it be written by you for the readers of Le Gaulois."
    Robert de Montesquiou also requests from Henri Lapauze a meeting when he returns to Paris: "I will ask you for a brief meeting and we can chat for a moment..."
    Henry Lapauze (1867-1925) was a...
    €450
  66. "Réglons-nous sur Sarah ! "
    Robert de MONTESQUIOU

    "Réglons-nous sur Sarah ! "Autograph letter signed by Robert de Montesquiou signifying the joy he will have to meet his friends Lapauze despite the presence of a third and importunate person from their entourage

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1905]|15 x 19 cm|trois pages sur une double feuille
    Autograph letter signed by the dandy count, three pages (27 lines), written in black ink to his friends the Lapauzes that he is delighted to see them again soon even if they impose upon him the presence of a certain Sarah who is not among the people the poet seems to appreciate: "Dear friends, I will not do you the affront of not telling you that I would have preferred just the two of you, alone," (words underlined) but, as the beautiful verse says: You do what you do / What you do is right."
    For this meeting arranged at the Petit Palais (of which Henry Lapauze becomes curator in 1905 after having been assistant director for the four preceding years)...
    €600
  67. "Votre intervention pour faire est déterminante..."
    Robert de MONTESQUIOU

    "Votre intervention pour faire est déterminante..."Autograph letter signed by Robert de Montesquiou to Henry Lapauze, then a journalist at Le Gaulois

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1895]|12.50 x 17 cm|une page et demie sur une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by the dandy count, of a page and a half (13 lines), written in black ink to his friend the journalist from Le Gaulois Henry Lapauze so that he might use his decisive influence in the publication of a text: "Il doit s'imaginer que ce texte est subversif. Détrompez-le." ["He must imagine that this text is subversive. Disabuse him of this notion."] initially validated by Arthur Meyer but which Robert de Montesquiou wants to ensure through his friend will indeed be printed: "J'ai vu votre directeur qui accepte en principe. Cependant, comme votre intervention pour faire est déterminante, j'insiste auprès de vous." ["I have seen your...
    €400
  68. Deux manuscrits autographes complets de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Le fêtard"
    Boris VIAN

    Deux manuscrits autographes complets de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Le fêtard"

    S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|7 feuillets perforés
    Two complete autograph manuscripts, on seven perforated sheets, of 52 lines for the first and 75 lines for the second, written in blue ink, of the song entitled "Le fêtard" consisting, for the first, of the final state of the song and, for the second, of a draft very abundantly crossed out, corrected and presenting variants with the final text.
    We include, on three sheets, two of which are perforated (one pasted on flexible cardboard), a complete typescript and two printed and photocopied scores of "Le fêtard".
    Fine ensemble of this song which was written in 1958 and whose music was composed by Henri Salvador.
    The latter performed "Le fêtard" ["The...
    €1,500
  69. Deux tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Choisis ta route"
    Boris VIAN

    Deux tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Choisis ta route"

    S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés
    Two typescripts of 32 lines each of Boris Vian's song "Choisis ta route" on two perforated sheets, one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard.
    We include the printed score of this song.
    Boris Vian wrote the text in 1958, Henri Salvador composed the music.
    Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
    €150
  70. Deux tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Donne, donne, donne"
    Boris VIAN

    Deux tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Donne, donne, donne"

    S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés
    Two typescripts of 36 lines each of Boris Vian's song "Donne, donne, donne" on two perforated sheets, one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard.
    Boris Vian wrote the text in 1958, Henri Salvador composed the music.
    We include a reproduction of the manuscript score of this song.
    "Donne, donne, donne" ["Give, give, give"] had several performers including Henri Salvador from 1960.
    Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
    €150
  71. Manuscrits de travail et partition manuscrite complète de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ou... Ou... Ou... "
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrits de travail et partition manuscrite complète de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ou... Ou... Ou... "

    S. n.|s. l. 1957-1959|13.50 x 21 cm|5 feuillets perforés + 3 feuillets
    Set of four working manuscripts, of nearly 90 lines on five perforated sheets written in blue ink and pencil, of the song entitled "Ou... Ou... Ou..." presenting differences from the final state of the song.
    Each manuscript is crossed out, corrected and therefore presents variants, sometimes significant, from the final text.
    Completing the set, a typescript of the song accompanies the manuscripts.
    We include, on three sheets, the manuscript score of "Ou... Ou... Ou..." written by Henri Salvador.
    A handsome set of this song which was written between 1957 and 1959 and whose music was composed by Henri Salvador.
    Provenance: Boris Vian...
    €1,200
  72. "Désormais tes cadres sont moches, tes miroirs troubles comme une conscience d'honnête homme, et tes papillons sont - horreur ! - fidèles !"
    COLETTE

    "Désormais tes cadres sont moches, tes miroirs troubles comme une conscience d'honnête homme, et tes papillons sont - horreur ! - fidèles !"Autograph letter signed by Colette addressed to her friend Bolette Natanson

    s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [circa 1935]|17.70 x 22.50 cm|2 pages sur un feuillet

    Beautiful autograph letter signed by Colette addressed to her friend Bolette Natanson. Two pages written in ink on blue paper. Transverse creases inherent to the folding of the missive.
    This letter was probably addressed to Bolette following a gift made to her "old friend": "Ah! dangerous Bolette! I can say nothing in front of you. Here are the two charming thick little vessels that emigrate to my home." This is an opportunity for Colette, very pleased with this new gift, to humorously devalue the designer's previous works: "From now on your frames are ugly, your mirrors troubled like an honest man's conscience, and your...

    €1,000
  73. Warabeuta Myoumyou guruma
    TANEKAZU, UTAGAWA TOYOKUNI KUNISADA

    Warabeuta Myoumyou guruma

    S. n.|s. l. 1860 (S.d.)|5 x 11 cm|2 tomes en un volume cousu
    First edition of this tale. 15 comic tales were published in this series bringing together the writer Tanezaku and the painter Utagawa Toyokuni Kunisada. One color illustration on double page and embossed paper, 2 on double page in grey and black wash, 15 in black and white on double page, 2 single page.
    Japanese accordion binding. Sky blue cover with wheel and flower motifs. Title label. 1cm wormhole affecting the last 10 leaves. Soiling to left corner corresponding to the thumb that handled the leaves across several pages.
    Very fine illustration by one of the masters of printmaking, Kunisada.
    €450
  74. Correspondances. 1 - Mon jardin secret
    Kozo YANO, Marc DESMAZIÈRES

    Correspondances. 1 - Mon jardin secret

    Klee Inc.|s. l. 2003|17.50 x 23.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Texts by Marc Desmazières, photographs by Kozo Yano.
    Publisher's full white cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its fragile tracing paper dust cover which has three marginal tears.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Kozo Yano to a friend named Juan Luis.

    €200
  75. Aihcrappih histoire grec
    Jérome RICARD, Pierre-François Godard de BEAUCHAMPS

    Aihcrappih histoire grec

    S. n.|s. l. 1748|9 x 17 cm|relié
    First edition. Frontispiece title on heavy paper. The work has been attributed to both Abbé Jérôme Richard and Pierre François Godard de Beauchamp.
    Contemporary full marbled brown sheep binding. Spine with raised bands, decorated. Red morocco title label. Joints cracked at foot, the joint of the upper board split with losses. 3 corners bumped. Leaf 119, tear with loss and loss of letters. Rubbing.
    Aihcrappoh is the anagram of Hipparchia; there is moreover another edition in 1748 under this title, with an extended preface. Gallant and libertine story.
    €350
  76. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Cours ta chance"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Cours ta chance"

    S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|5 feuillets perforés
    Complete autograph manuscript on four perforated sheets, approximately one hundred lines, written in pencil, of the song titled "Cours ta chance" very heavily crossed out and corrected, with the verso of one of the four sheets presenting variants from the final text.
    Our collection is completed with a manuscript draft of 16 lines written in blue ink with numerous corrections, additions and crossings out, also providing variants from the final text.
    Finally, we include, on two perforated sheets, one of which is pasted on flexible cardboard, two complete typescripts of "Cours ta chance".
    Handsome collection of this song which was composed in 1958.
    €1,500
  77. Manuscrit autographe complet (hormis le premier et court couplet de 4 lignes) de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ave Maria des pêcheurs"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet (hormis le premier et court couplet de 4 lignes) de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ave Maria des pêcheurs"

    S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés dont 1 recto-verso
    Autograph manuscript nearly complete, the first couplet of 4 lines being absent, on a perforated sheet, of 36 lines, written in pencil, of the song entitled "Ave Maria des pêcheurs".
    On the entire verso of this manuscript, Boris Vian copied out, still in pencil, 9 quotations from Paul Valéry extracted from his "Mauvaises pensées & autres" ["Bad Thoughts & Others"] for which he indicated pagination: "Un chef est un homme qui a besoin des autres, 208" ["A leader is a man who needs others, 208"] - "Ce qui est simple est toujours faux. Ce qui ne l'est pas est inutilisable. (ib. p 143)" ["What is simple is always false. What is not is unusable. (ib. p 143)"] - "Le grand triomphe de...
    €1,200
  78. Deux tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Avec ton sourire"
    Boris VIAN

    Deux tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Avec ton sourire"

    S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés
    Two typescripts of 32 lines each of Boris Vian's song "Avec ton sourire" on two perforated sheets, one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard.
    Boris Vian wrote the text in 1958, Alexandre Champigny composed the music and performed it only in 2007.
    Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
    €150
  79. "Le romancier et occultiste Paul Adam fut, comme vous savez, très lié à Maurice Barrès."
    Félix FÉNÉON

    "Le romancier et occultiste Paul Adam fut, comme vous savez, très lié à Maurice Barrès."Autograph letter signed by Félix Fénéon addressed to Gabriel Mourey

    s. l. 17 février 1942|21 x 27 cm|2 feuilles
    Autograph letter signed by Félix Fénéon to Gabriel Mourey, 18 lines in black ink, folds from mailing.
    A key witness and actor of his time, the art critic and collector Félix Fénéon assists the writer Gabriel Mourey in his search for the correspondence between Paul Adam and Maurice Barrès:
    "Le romancier et occultiste Paul Adam fut, comme vous savez, très lié à Maurice Barrès. (Candidats boulangistes dans deux circonscriptions lorraines contiguës, il firent fraternellement une campagne électorale et journalistique à laquelle leur amitié ne survécut guère.) Comment retrouver tous les papiers de Paul Adam, mort il y a une vingtaine d'années ? Mme Paul Adam...
    €2,500
  80. La guerra de las mariquitas
    COPI [Raul DAMONTE]

    La guerra de las mariquitasThe War Of The Gays

    S. n. • [ Eloisa Cartonera]|s. l. • [Buenos Aires] s. d. [circa 2012]|14.50 x 21.50 cm|reliure artisanale
    La Guerra De Las Mariquitas [The War Of The Gays]

    no publisher | n. p., n. d. [but ca 1985] | 14.5 x 21.5 cm | Artist's handmade binding

    A later edition of the Spanish translation of The War of the Gays, which appeared in 1982 in French, one of the few copies numbered and justified by Copi at the end of the work. Unique handmade binding by Copi: the covers consist of a piece of cardboard from Argentina that Copi has folded and on which he has added his name and the first part of the title in watercolors with the aid of several tubes of colors.

    Rare.
    €600
  81. "Monsieur, entendu, pour les Mauvais Bergers"
    Octave MIRBEAU

    "Monsieur, entendu, pour les Mauvais Bergers"Autograph note signed by Octave Mirbeau

    s. l. • [Paris] [1897]|13.50 x 18.30 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by Octave Mirbeau. 2 lines in black ink on a folded sheet, letterhead paper "68 avenue du bois de Boulogne".
    "Alors, Monsieur, entendu, pour les Mauvais Bergers".
    The Mauvais bergers corresponds to Octave Mirbeau's tragedy, a social drama performed at the Renaissance Theatre on December 15, 1897, with Sarah Bernhardt and Lucien Guitry in the leading roles.

    €140
  82. "je serais très heureux si vous vouliez bien reproduire dans Le Roman Romanesque et aux conditions de la Société des gens de lettres, Sébastien Roch..."
    Octave MIRBEAU

    "je serais très heureux si vous vouliez bien reproduire dans Le Roman Romanesque et aux conditions de la Société des gens de lettres, Sébastien Roch..."Autograph letter signed by Octave Mirbeau, probably addressed to Léon Tonnelle

    s. l. • [Paris] 1er Juillet 1903|13.80 x 18.30 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by Octave Mirbeau addressed presumably to Léon Tonnelle, director of the review Le Roman Romanesque. 12 lines in black ink on a folded sheet, grey paper with letterhead "68 avenue du bois de Boulogne".
    "Monsieur, je serais très heureux si vous vouliez bien reproduire dans Le Roman Romanesque et aux conditions de la Société des gens de lettres, Sébastien Roch, publié chez Fasquelle et qui est un livre auquel je tiens particulièrement. Peut-être aussi, trouverez-vous dans Les vingt et un jours d'un neurasthénique quelques nouvelles que vous pourriez publier. En outre, je vous indique en outre, dans Les Contes de la...
    €580
  83. "C'est une joie délicieuse quand on a le cœur tourmenté, de savoir qu'on a des amis comme vous..."
    Octave MIRBEAU

    "C'est une joie délicieuse quand on a le cœur tourmenté, de savoir qu'on a des amis comme vous..."Autograph letter signed by Octave Mirbeau addressed to Alfred Natanson

    s. l. • [cachet de Seine-et-Marne] 15 Septembre 1901|12.50 x 17.60 cm|une feuille
    Moving autograph letter signed by Octave Mirbeau, addressed to the playwright and founder of the Revue Blanche, Alfred Natanson. 15 lines in black ink on a folded sheet, mourning paper with black border, watermarked "JDL & cie", envelope attached.
    "Thank you for your kind letter. I already knew from Alexandre [Natanson] how worried you had been about my wife's condition. It is a delicious joy when one's heart is tormented, to know that one has friends like you, like all of you, the good people of the Relai. Please tell your wife that mine was very touched by her friendship... And embrace everyone with effusion. Also tell Olga [Alexandre Natanson's wife] and Misia [Thadée's wife]...
    €500
  84. "avec ce naturel incomparable que l'on a pris souvent pour du talent et qui n'est que du génie comique"
    Sacha GUITRY

    "avec ce naturel incomparable que l'on a pris souvent pour du talent et qui n'est que du génie comique"Autograph note signed by Sacha Guitry to the actor Louis Bouchené dit Baron fils

    s. l. s. d.|20.70 x 10.60 cm|une feuille
    Autograph note signed by Sacha Guitry to the actor Louis Bouchené known as Baron fils. 7 lines in blue ink on "Basseau Strong" watermarked paper.
    "O Grand Baron. Je vous dédie, en témoignage de reconnaissance, cette bouffonnerie dont vous avez incarné le rôle principal avec ce naturel incomparable que l'on a pris souvent pour du talent et qui n'est que du génie comique". ["O Great Baron. I dedicate to you, in token of gratitude, this buffoonery in which you embodied the leading role with that incomparable naturalness which has often been mistaken for talent and which is nothing but comic genius"]
    The actor Baron fils embodied numerous roles in Sacha Guitry's plays...
    €600
  86. Les batailles révolutionnaires de l'Allemagne en 1919
    Clara ZETKIN

    Les batailles révolutionnaires de l'Allemagne en 1919

    S. n.|s. l. • (Paris) s. d. [circa 1920]|12 x 19 cm|agrafé
    First edition in French of this offprint from the article published in No. 9 of "Internationale communiste" from February 1920.
    Spine and boards marginally sunned and soiled, handsome interior condition.
    Rare.

    €80
  87. La culture du riz dans le delta du Tonkin
    René DUMONT

    La culture du riz dans le delta du Tonkin

    Prince of Songkla University|s. l. 1995|16 x 25 cm|broché
    New edition with some parts in first edition.
    Handsome copy complete with its 4 folding color maps at the end of the volume.
    Autograph inscription signed by René Dumont at the twilight of his life.

    €100
  88. Deux manuscrits autographes, avec variantes, de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Bien loin"
    Boris VIAN

    Deux manuscrits autographes, avec variantes, de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Bien loin"

    S. n.|s. l. 1957|13.50 x 21 cm|5 feuillets perforés
    Two autograph manuscripts, each on two perforated sheets, of 36 and 25 lines, written in blue ink, of the song entitled "Bain de minuit" with numerous deletions, additions and modifications and showing differences with the final state of the song.
    Our set is completed by a typescript of "Bien loin" on which Boris Vian made 8 corrections.
    Finally, we include, on three other perforated sheets, one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard, two complete typescripts of "Bain de minuit".
    Fine ensemble of this song for which Henri Salvador composed the music (photocopy of the musical score also included).
    Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
    €1,200
  89. Reçu autographe signé de Gérard de Nerval
    Gérard de NERVAL

    Reçu autographe signé de Gérard de Nerval

    s. l. [1837 ou 1849]|13.40 x 9.40 cm|un petit billet
    Autograph receipt signed "Gérard": "J'ai reçu de M. Rouy la somme de 10F à compte. Gérard. Ce 27" ["I have received from M. Rouy the sum of 10F on account. Gérard. This 27th"]. Daniel Rouy was manager and cashier of the newspaper La Presse.
    Two transverse crease marks.
    This acknowledgment of debt, simply dated "ce 7" ["this 7th"] could have been written in August 1849, if one refers to a letter to Ernesta Grisi, companion of his friend Théophile Gautier, in which the poet mentions such a debt: "Je n'ai pu toucher l'argent qu'aujourd'hui mercredi. M. Rouy n'y était pas. J'y suis allé 4 fois aujourd'hui..." ["I was only able to collect the money...
    €1,350
  90. Lettre autographe signée de Gérard de Nerval adressée à Daniel Rouy
    Gérard de NERVAL

    Lettre autographe signée de Gérard de Nerval adressée à Daniel Rouy

    s. l. [1837 ou 1849]|9.90 x 14.30 cm|une page sur un feuillet, enveloppe jointe
    Autograph letter signed "votre bien dévoué Gérard" addressed to Daniel Rouy. Envelope included.
    This letter, simply dated "Le 12" could have been written in August 1849, if we refer to a letter to Ernesta Grisi, companion of his friend Théophile Gautier, in which the poet mentions such a discount: "Je n'ai pu toucher l'argent qu'aujourd'hui mercredi. M. Rouy n'y était pas. J'y suis allé 4 fois et j'ai porté les 10F. aujourd'hui, je ne sais pas s'il faut faire le prochain feuilleton ni comment il faut signer." ["I could only get the money today, Wednesday. Mr. Rouy was not there. I went 4 times and brought the 10F. today, I don't know if I should do the next...
    €1,700
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