Paris (France)

Exhibition catalogue, Galerie Bernheim: œuvres de Pierre Bonnard, Maurice Denis, Henri-Gabriel Ibels, Aristide Maillol, Hermann Paul, Paul-Élie Ranson, Ker-Xavier Roussel, Paul Sérusier, Félix Vallotton, Édouard Vuillard
Galerie Bernheim Jeune Fils | Paris 1909 | 10.5 x 14 cm | stapled
Rare first edition of the exhibition catalogue of works presented at the Galerie Bernheim Jeune et Fils from 2 to 22 April 1900.
Beautiful copy.
Rare catalogue illustrated with 10 reproductions of works by the artists exhibited.

First edition illustrated with 75 inset on wood for volume 1, 66 for volume 2, 74 for volume 3, 94 for volume 4, and 85 for volume 5, all designed by Alphonse de Neuville, Philipoteaux. .. The fifth volume was written by Madame de Witt, daughter of the author, according to the notes left by him. Some color cards. Good meeting of the first prints of this text which appeared from 1872 to 1876.
Charles Magnier, signed in the tail box, green and gold, much rarer than the current red print. Half green pine tree chafing flat percaline. Back to false nerves adorned with four emblems of French royalty: the salamander, the sun, dolphins and a crescent moon. Plates adorned with a large green and gold plate bearing in medallions the figures of several kings, against a background of green foliage. White moiré guards. Some slight traces of friction in caps and bits and on the boards, as well as on the edges and on the corners, otherwise, magnificent copy , in a superb condition, perfectly fresh, with very white, immaculate paper (in spite of sometimes pale foxing scattered scattered in the margins).
Minister of Public Education, Guizot played a key role in the history of education and this book is the fruit of his reflections.

Liberté, j'écris ton nom [Liberty]Second edition after the rare first edition that was published the same year.
Fold-out poem by Paul Eluard with color designs and drawings by his friend the French artist Fernand Léger.
Silk-screen printed on strong beige paper.
Skillfully repaired, otherwise very rare copy.

First edition of the French translation for which it was not drawn from great papers.
Nice copy.
Signed autograph dedication of Jorge Amado, in Portuguese, to his translator Alice (Raillard) and her husband the art critic Georges: "Para Alice e Georges, amigos querispine ..."

First edition for which it was not drawn from great papers.
Small traces of creases in the margins of the first board.
Autograph signed by Gérard Genette Georges Raillard.

First edition of the catalogue of the work of Henri Rousseau, known as “le Douanier” presented to Galerie Bernheim Jeune & C^ie from 28 October to 9 November 1912.

Rare and very beautiful copy of this brochure of the exhibition of Henri Rousseau's personal works, which greatly contributed to the recognition of the artist after his death two years earlier.

During his lifetime, Henri Rousseau never had the opportunity to exhibit his works individually. In turn, both discredited and acclaimed at the Salon
des Indépendants, to which he contributed for many years, he died relatively alone in September 1910. In the months that followed his death, three exhibitions dedicated to his work were organised in New York, at the Salon des Indépendants and at the famous Galerie Bernheim Jeune in Paris, a legendary place of French avant-garde painting for half a century.
This rare Galerie Bernheim-Jeune catalogue is prefaced by William Uhde, organiser of the exhibition and author of a monograph on the artist published the previous year. This retrospective presented 50 paintings and drawings by Henri Rousseau: “One of the events of the season [...] is the superb exhibition of Henri Rousseau at Berheim-Jeune – such true beauty. I am extremely enthusiastic about these beautiful things – a portrait of a child standing is surely one of the most truly beautiful pictures to be seen anywhere” (letter from Marsden Hartley to the art dealer Alfred Stieglitz, 30 October 1912).
Illustrated brochure comprising reproductions of 4 of Henri Rousseau's works.
To our knowledge, there have not been any copies of this precious catalogue on public sale since 1999.

Rare first edition of the first issue of this mythical Avant-garde magazine, directed and entirely written by Pierre Albert-Birot and his wife Germaine.
Signs of use and small marginal tears on the plates.

First edition for which it was not drawn from great papers.
A trace of insolation in the margin of the second board.
Autograph signed by Gérard Genette Georges Raillard.

First edition for which it was not drawn from great papers.
Back insolated and wrinkled.
Autograph dedication signed by Jean Ricardou to Georges Raillard: "... these few so-called theoretical places, which I forget, once again, to be friendly to him."

First edition for which it was not drawn from great papers.
Nice copy.
Signed autograph of Jean Ricardou Georges Raillard: "... fighting partner, and friendly, the other night ..."

Dada Poster – Dada Festival at the Salle Gaveau, Wednesday 26 May 1920

Paris Wednesday 26 May 1920 | 27.2 x 37 cm | single sheet

First edition of this program leaflet announcing the festival of the Paris dadaist group at the Salle Gaveau on Wednesday 26 May 1920. The first draft of this poster was designed by Tzara and Picabia.
Superimposed mechanical illustration by Picabia.
Catalogue of Sans pareil publications on the verso.
Contributions by Breton, Draule (anagram of Éluard), Picabia, Tzara, etc.
Very beautiful copy of great quality and having preserved its fragile green color.

First edition for which it was not drawn from great papers, one of the review copies service.
Pleasant copy despite small traces of angular folds on the second plate.
Iconography.
Autograph signed by Roland Barthes to Georges Raillard.

First edition for which it was not drawn from great papers.
Nice copy.
Iconography.
Autograph signed by Roland Barthes to Georges Raillard.

First edition, one of 880 numbered copies on white laid, only leading copies after 120 vellum Arches paper.
Nice copy.
Autograph dedication dated and signed by Michel Butor to his friend Georges Raillard.

First edition, one of 880 numbered copies on white laid, only leading copies after 120 vellum Arches paper.
Nice copy.
Autograph dedication dated and signed by Michel Butor to his friend Georges Raillard.

First edition, one of 74 numbered copies on laid Vizille, only leading copies.
Nice copy.
Autograph dedication signed by Christian Gailly to Alain Bonnefoy.

Illustrated edition of 15 original lithographs by Jacques Thévénet (including the cover, 1 frontispiece, 1 title sticker, 9 headers, 2 full page and one, at the end of the volume, which accompanies the completed print) and printed 150 copies numbered on Arches paper, ours one of 25 copies reserved for foreign amateurs of the society of bibliophiles of Provence.
Nice copy.
Our copy is exceptionally enriched with a suite on China lithographs at the beginning of which Jacques Thevenet has split an autograph dedication signed to Edmond Raillard for whom our copy was printed.
We also join a proof of title vignette lithography enriched by an autograph dedication signed by Jacques Thévénet to the wife of Edmond Raillard.
Finally, a menu "Dinner Regain", decorated with an illustration by Jacques Thévénet, accompanies this set.

First edition illustrated with 21 original drawings by Alfred Manessier, one of 50 numbered copies on vellum Arches paper, head print after 21 other vellum Arches paper enriched with an original drawing.
Nice copy.
Handwritten signatures of Robert Marteau and Gustave Singier at the colophon.

First illustrated edition of 21 original drawings by Alfred Manessier, one of 50 numbered copies on vellum Arches paper, head print after 26 other vellum Arches paper enriched with an original drawing.
Nice copy.
Handwritten signatures of Eugène Guillevic and André Beaudin at the colophon.

First edition, one of the review copies service.
A small tear in the back of the back slightly insolated, flat marginally and slightly soiled.
Precious autograph dedication signed by Roger Couderc to Léon-Paul Fargue: "... the poet, so poetic, this last Baudelairian, with the admiration of an impetinous night owl removed from the countryside ..."

First edition for which it was not drawn from great papers.
Nice copy.
Signed autograph Jacques Dupin to his great friend and biographer Georges (Raillard) and his wife Alice: "... the books that go astray strengthen the friendship .. To you, Georges, this journey among painters, who owes you a lot, my affection, Jacques. "

First edition on current paper.
Pleasant copy, some marks of reading in pencil probably because of Georges Raillard.
Signed autograph Jacques Dupin to his great friend and biographer Georges (Raillard), also a great friend and biographer of Antoni Tapies, and his wife Alice.
We also add a note on which Jacques Dupin added these words to the attention of Georges Raillard: "With my friendship, Jacques."

First edition on current paper.
Nice copy.
Signed autograph of François Cheng to Georges Raillard: "... in faithful and admiring tribute."

First edition on current paper.
Back slightly discolored and wrinkled.
Autograph dedication signed by Jacques Derrida Anne Sarraute.

first edition for which it was not drawn large papers, printed stamp of press service on the second board.
Nice copy.
Signed autograph Jacques Dupin to his great friend and biographer Georges (Raillard) and his wife Alice.

First edition for which it was not drawn large papers.
Nice full copy of his trailer.
Beautiful autograph dedication signed by Jean d'Ormesson to a friend named Jorge: "May God keep you in his holy guard, my dear Jorge, I embrace you both."

First edition for which it was not drawn large papers.
Nice copy.
Signed autograph of Jean-François Lyotard to Pierre Boncenne.

First edition for which it was not drawn large papers.
Pleasant complete copy of his illustrated jacket that includes small marginal tears and tiny gaps.
Autograph signed by Kikou Yamata in the form of Japanese ideograms.

Les Fleurs du Mal [The Flowers of Evil]First edition printed on Angoulême vellum, first printing copy complete with the six condemned parts and containing the fault “Feurs du Mal” on pages 31 and 108 and the pagination error on page 45 (marked 44 and corrected in pencil), very rare second state of the cover.
Bound in black morocco, gilt date at the foot, gilt fillets on the spine ends, boards decorated with a blind-stamped geometric design representing flames, red suede endpapers, bordered with a gilt fillet on the inner covers, gilt fillets on leading edges of sides, covers and preserved spine, all gilt edges, half morocco slip-case with black strips, smooth spine, gilt date at the foot, black watered silk endpapers, very elegant decorative binding signed by Devauchelle.
Baudelaire's first and main poetry collection, the work was partially censored when published for “offense to public morality, religious morality and good moral standards.” The some 200 un-sold copies were seized and had six poems removed. Modern poetry's founding work,
Les Fleurs du Mal prefigures the works of Lautréamont, Rimbaud, Verlaine and Mallarmé.
Superb copy in a perfect decorative morocco binding from the 20th century.

A la recherche du temps perdu
[In Search of Lost Time]
New edition, one of 2200 numbered copies on vélin labeur paper.
This complete collection of In Search of Lost Time comprises the following titles in French : Swann's Way, In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower, The Guermantes Way (2 vols), Sodom and Gomorrah (3 vols), The Prisoner (2 vols), The Fugitive (2 vols), and Time Regained (2 vols).
Publisher's paper boards with an original design by Paul Bonet.
A nice set.

First Edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Imperial Japan for "Marius" and "Fanny" (Fanny is a nominative copies, ours specially printed for Madame Eugène Fasquelle), one of 25 numbered copies on Imperial Japan for Caesar.
Bindings full morocco bottle green, smooth backs, golden dates in tails, golden wheels on the headdresses, guards and contreplats of almond green paper, framing of a golden net on the contreplats, covers and back preserved, all golden edges, holsters lined green leather bottle, interior of apple green felt, paper boards with moire effects, perfect set signed Devauchelle.
Signed autograph of Marcel Pagnol to Mrs. Eugène Fasquelle on "Fanny": "... with the respectful affection of the foal of her husband ..."
Rare and very beautiful trilogy complete head draw, perfectly and uniformly connected by Devauchelle full morocco.

First edition of which there were no grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Full morocco, covers and spine preserved, all edges gilt, slipcase lined with morocco, binding signed by Devauchelle.
Rare and nice copy elegantly bound.

First edition for which it was not drawn large papers.
Nice copy.
Signed autograph of Jean Baudrillard to Huguette and Marc (Le Bot).

First edition on current paper.
Back slightly discolored, otherwise nice copy.
Autograph dedication signed by Jean Baudrillard to Huguette and Marc (Le Bot): "... in affectionate transversality ..."

Albert CAMUS
L'Étranger
[The Stranger]
tGallimard | Paris 1942| 11.5 x 19 cm| half brown morocco
First edition first issue for which no grand papier (deluxe) copies were printed, one of the rare first printed copies, no false statement of edition.
Half brown morocco, spine in five compartments, lettered in gilt and dated at foot, marbled covers and endpapers, wrappers and spine well preserved, top edge gilt, case edged with brown morocco, binding signed by Alix.
This first edition of L'Étranger was printed on April 12, 1942, with a print run of 4 400 copies, divided into eight notional “editions” of 550 copies. Thus, most of the copies have a false statement of the second to eighth edition on their lower cover.
As paper was rare in 1942 and Albert Camus was then an unknown writer, Gallimard did not print any luxury paper copies. Copies without false statement of edition are particularly sought-after.
Very fine copy of the first issue with elegant, signed binding.

First edition, one of 525 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies after 50 pur fil paper.
A nice copy.
Illustrated, as frontispiece, with a photograph of Blaise Cendrars by Robert Doisneau.
Autograph inscription signed by Blaise Cendrars to Madame and Monsieur Amory : "... avec ma main amie..."

Tristan TZARA & Hans ARP
& Francis PICABIA
Lampisteries précédées des Sept manifestes Dada
Jean-Jacques Pauvert| Paris 1963| 15.5 x 21 cm| loose leaves with chemise and slipcase
First collective edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, the tirage de tête.
A nice copy.
Illustrated with drawings by Francis Picabia.
This copy is complete with the original engraving by Jean Arp on an original collage signed by the artist.

Le Con d'Irène [Irene's cunt]

René Bonnel | Paris 1928 | 19.5 x 24.5 cm | loose leaves with chemise and slipcase

First edition published anonymously and secretly, one of 140 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, only print after 1 China and 9 Japan.
Signs of wear and small tears on the slipcase.
Blank spine lightly faded, endpapers partially discolored, otherwise beautiful copy.
Rare preserved publisher's chemise and slipcase, signs of wear and small tears on the slipcase. All presented in a half red morocco box, pink paper boards, pink paper doublures, box signed by Thomas Boichot.
Illustrated with 5 original etchings in black by André Masson.
Very rare copy of this masterpiece of erotic literature considered by Jean-Jacques Pauvert as «one of the four or five most beautiful poetic texts produced by Surrealism.»

Les Statues magiques de Maria First edition, one of 350 copies on coated paper, only print after 31 copies on Arches paper.
Small marginal tears on the covers.
Foreword by André Breton and Michel Tapié, iconography.
Rare copy of this catalogue presenting the works of the famous Brazilian artist Maria Martins, Marcel Duchamp's muse and mistress.

Exposition des œuvres de Georges de Feure First edition of Georges de Feure's catalogue of works at the Galerie d'Art Nouveau in Paris in 1903.
Very nice copy.
Rare illustrated catalogue printed on vergé paper, with an original lithograph by Georges de Feure on its fragile parchment-effect covers.
We join an invitation card to visit or purchase the works of Georges de Feure at the Galerie d'Art Nouveau Bing.

St-Cinéma des Prés No1 to No 3, complete setComplete first edition of this periodical, in 3 issues, about Avant-Garde cinema, fantasy, adventure and animated motion pictures. Very small marginal tears on the covers.
Each issue is illustrated with photographs and drawings, notably by Jean Boullet on the first issue cover. Contributions by Boris Vian, Jean Boullet, Jean Cocteau, Robert Benayoun, Lise Deharme, Kenneth Anger, Walt Disney, Cecil B. de Mille, Henri de Montherlant, Gaston Criel, Alfred Hitchcock, Adonis Kyrou...

Maison Raymond Templier's Catalogue Rare first edition of this catalogue printed on thick paper, presenting Raymond Templier's jewellery creations.
Very nice copy.
Original illustrated cover by Cassandre.
Advertising text in free verse by Blaise Cendrars: “Qu'est-ce qu'un bijou moderne ? (“What is a modern jewel ?”)

Les Synchromistes Morgan Russell
et S. Macdonald-Wright Rare first edition of this catalogue of the exhibition held at the Galerie Bernheim-jeune from October 27 to November 8, 1913.
Very nice copy, complete of its leaflet entitled “Introduction supplémentaire” signed by Morgan Russell and Stanton Macdonald-Wright.
This catalogue presents the works of American artists Morgan Russell et Stanton Macdonald-Wright, founders of “Synchromism”, a provocative style of abstract painting.

Salon de “La Section d'or” catalogueRare first edition of this catalogue by the “Section d'or”, a collective of artists who received strong support from Guillaume Apollinaire, and would later be known as “Cubists”.
Very nice copy.
Foreword by René Blum.
Catalogue presenting the works of Auguste Agero, Alexandre Archipenko, Honoré Auclair, Marcel Duchamp, Raymond Duchamp-Villon, Pierre Dumont, Démétrius Galanis, Albert Gleizes, Juan Gris, Réna Hassenberg, Marie Laurencin, Alcide Le Beau, Fernand Léger, Sonia Lewiska, André Lhote, Jean-Hippolyte Marchand, Louis Marcoussis, André Marie, Luc-Albert Moreau, Jean Metzinger, Francis Picabia, Eugène Tirvert, Tobeen, Henry Valensi, Paul Véra, Jacques Villon, Ernest-Frédéric Wield, and as supplement, the works of André Dunoyer de Segonzac, André-Roger de La Fresnaye, Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes, and Alexandra d'Exter.

VVV. Poetry, Plastic Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology n°1, n°2-3 & n°4, complete setComplete first edition of this periodical written by French surrealists during their exile in New York. Complete set of four issues in three volumes.
Very small marginal tears on the three volume covers and on the leaves of the fourth issue.
Complete fourth issue with the engraved plate in relief by Marcel Duchamp, entitled “Allégorie de genre”.
Covers by Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp (Nos. 2&3) and Roberto Matta (No. 4).
Contributions by André Breton, William Carlos Williams, Roger Caillois, André Masson, Benjamin Péret, Max Ernst, Claude Lévi-Strauss, Aimé Césaire, Charles Henri Ford, Arthur Cravan, Leonora Carrington, William Seabrook, Victor Brauner...
Illustrations by Giorgio de Chirico, Max Ernst, Roberto Matta, André Masson, Pablo Picasso, Yves Tanguy, Marcel Duchamp, Wifredo Lam, Dorothea Tanning, Marc Chagall, Oscar Dominguez, Jacques Hérold, Joan Miro...

Dada Leaflet – Soirée Dada à la Galerie Montaigne le vendredi 10 juin 1921 First edition of this rare flyer invitation to a “Dada Soirée” held at the Galerie Montaigne on June 10, 1921.
Two small traces of folding and a small tear to head.
Rare invitation to an evening organized by Tristan Tzara above the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées as part of the “Salon Dada” of June 1921. Tzara performed his provocative play Le Cœur à Gaz and presented dadaist visual art works along with all the major dada protagonists, except for Marcel Duchamp and Francis Picabia who had already broken away from the movement.
With the participation of Mrs. E. Bujaud, Philippe Soupault, Louis Aragon, Valentin Parnak, Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes, Paul éluard, Benjamin Péret and Tristan Tzara.
One of the rarest dada prospectus.

Les Ballets suédois (Season's Program) [Swedish Ballets]
Rare first edition of the “Ballets suédois” 1923 season's program.
Nice copy despite some small marginal tears on the covers.

Illustrated cover by Fernand Léger and colored illustrations by Valentine Hugo, Fernand Léger, Hélène de Perdriat, Nils de Dardel.

Texts by Blaise Cendrars, Paul Claudel, Maurice Raynal.

La Danse. Ballets suédois [The Dance. Swedish Ballets]First edition of this special issue on the “Ballets suédois”.
Nice copy despite some small marginal tears on the covers and on the inside of the first cover.
Illustrated cover by Marie Vassilieff and Fernand Léger, illustrations by Picabia, Jean Borlin, Giorgio de Chirico, Touchagues, Foujita.
This issue includes a beautiful layout by Francis Picabia for his “instantaneist” ballet, entitled “Relâche”, with music composed by Erik Satie, and the movie “Entr'acte” by René Clair.
We join the illustrated invitation card by Marie Vassilieff to the “ballet suédois” shows at the théâtre des Champs-élysées in December 1924.

First edition of this leaflet announcing the first public event organized for the "Season Dada 1921".
Some very slight discolorations without serious creases.
Very nice copy of a great freshness and having preserved its fragile green color.
Precious flyer dada of the visit of the church St-Julien-le-Pauvre, realized within the framework of a series of excursions and visits through Paris, in places voluntarily derisory. Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes served as a guide, improvising readings in front of a column or sculpture of articles taken at random from a big Larousse dictionary. The visit, which took place in the rain, counted only about fifty participants and was considered a failure sealing the end of these happenings Dadaists.
Participation of Gabrielle Buffet, Louis Aragon, Hans Arp, André Breton, Paul Éluard, Théodore Fraenkel, Jean Hussar, Benjamin Péret, Francis Picabia, Georges Ribemont-Desssaignes, Jacques Rigaut, Philippe Soupault, Tristan Tzara.
Precious dada leaflet, extremely rare in this condition.

First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on vergé Lafuma Navarre and re-imposed in Tellière quarto format, the tirage de tête.
A nice copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 86 numbered copies on vélin pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Spine slightly faded, nice copy very sought-after.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Hollande, the tirage de tête.
A nice copy, exceedingly rare on this paper.

First Edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, leading print after 10 Japan.
A small lack in foot of back, back and flat slightly and marginally insolated as generally, partially shaded guards.

First edition on current paper.
Pleasant full copy of his illustrated jacket.
Autograph signed by Alain Robbe-Grillet to his friend Georges Raillard.

First edition, one of the review copies service.
Back very slightly insolated.
Autograph dedication signed by Nathalie Sarraute to her friend Georges Raillard.

First edition on current paper.
A small spot in the center of the first board.
Autograph signed by Claude Simon to his friend Georges Raillard and his wife Alice.

First edition on current paper.
Two traces of creases in the margins of the boards.
Autograph signed by Claude Simon to his friend Georges Raillard and his wife Alice.

First edition on current paper.
Small light spots without gravity on the boards.
Autograph signed by Claude Simon to his friend Georges Raillard and his wife Alice.