Paris (France)

first edition printed with 300 numbered copies on luxury vellum.
Handwritten signature of Pierre Alechinsky below the justification of the draw.
Cover in lithography and in-text drawings by Pierre Alechinsky.
Slight scratches on the bits, if not handsome.

first edition from which no large papers have been taken.
Rich iconography, rare and pleasant copy. Presents a tiny lack on the first board.

First edition, one of 165 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête after 45 Hollande paper.
A nice copy.

first edition on plain paper, printed stamp of press service at the foot of the second plate.
Precious autograph signed by the author to Jean Tardieu, while he was still in exile in Denmark.
Tiny black stings at the foot of the first board.
Pleasant copy.
It is noteworthy that Celine had already dedicated to Jean Tardieu a "Death to Credit" on Alfa paper in 1936 (see All Céline, 2, p.36)

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Albert Camus to André Maury.
Spine sunned, foxings on covers.

First edition on ordinary paper despite a falsely statement of 30th edition.
Half morocco, covers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
Elegantly bound.
Autograph inscription signed by Albert Camus to Clara Cardiani.

First edition, one of 3 numbered copies on Chine, the tirage de tête.
About Alfred de Vigny, Stendhal, Balzac and Sainte-Beuve, Marie de France and fairy tales...
Small marginal lacks, not serious, on the covers.
Rare and nice copy with edges preserved.

first edition, one of the review copies service.
Marcel Aymé's signature autograph: "A Raymond Queneau in memory of A Rough Winter.

first edition for which there is no mention of large paper.
Precious autograph sent by Fernand Gregh to Léon Daudet: "... in memory of passionate conversations during our youth ..."
A slight scratch on the margin of the first board, some small foxinges affecting mainly the guards.

first edition, one of the 1118 copies numbered on vélin simili-vuve, only draw with 26 old Japan, ours one of 118 out of trade.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author of Joseph Kessel to Francisque Gay on the first guard: "... in confraternal and sympathetic homage ..."
Book illustrated with a portrait of the author by J. Cocteau and engraved on wood by G. Aubert.
Some bites on the guards.

first edition on plain paper.
Our copy is enriched with an autograph ticket signed by Andre Gide on a cardboard and glued to a guard: "All my wishes - all my affectionate memories and my regrets for not being able to see you this morning."
Pleasant complete copy of the catalog of the Revue blanche.

first edition.
Binding in half chagrin green fir, back cleared with five nerves, back featuring slight traces of friction, marbled paper plates, guards and paper countertops to the vat, Contemporary binding.
Beautiful autograph signed by Jules Bois: "To Madame Valentine Sergent offering to her who incarnates the graces and the mercy of the woman".
Scattered foxing, tiny lack of paper in feet of the last two notebooks.

first edition, one of the review copies service.
Signed autograph signed by Dominique Fernandez to Monsieur Marin.
Small scratches on the bits, a trace of folding on the second flat.

first edition on plain paper.
Binding in half red chagrin, back with five nerves adorned with golden florets, plates of marbled paper, guards and counterplates of paper to the vat, preserved cover, golden head on witnesses, Contemporary binding.
Rare autograph autograph dedication of the author of Stanislas de Guaita to Eugène Vallée.
Scattered foxing, handwritten signature of Eugène Vallée at the head of the first board as an ex-libris.

first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
Autographed and signed autograph of Yann Queffelec to a friend.
Back slightly wrinkled, three small spots on the lower edges.

first edition for which no large papers were taken, one of the review copies service.
Signed autograph signed by Albert Memmi to André Wurmser.
Backs and boards marginally insolated.

first edition, one of the numbered copies on chataignier.
Signed autograph signed by Francis Ponge to André Wurmser.
Slightly insolated back with small spots on the head.

First edition, on current paper, of the French translation.
Braid binding in full paper with Africanized motifs, smooth back, piece of blue morocco title, covers and back (with angular restorations) preserved, binding signed Thomas Boichot.
Signed autograph of Curzio Malaparte to André Wurmser: "... this portrait of America ..."

first edition, one of the review copies service.
Signed autograph signed by François Nourissier to the French Letters.
Inscribed back with stains.

first edition, one of the review copies service.
An autograph signed by Jean Guehenno to André Wurmser: "... this little book about a world he liked ..."

first edition on plain paper.
Handwritten signature of Louis Aragon on the page of false title.
Lightly discolored back, yellowed paper as usual.

first edition on plain paper.
Handwritten signature of Louis Aragon on the page of false title.
spineely discolored, some traces of rubbing on the bits, paper yellowed as generally.

first edition on plain paper.
Handwritten signature of Louis Aragon on the page of false title.
spine slightly discolored, some traces of rubbing on the bits, a small tear at the foot of the first board, paper yellowed as usual.
Complete copy of his trailer.

first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
Autograph signed by Paol Queinnec in Breton.
Preface by Gwenc'hlan Le Scouëzec.
Pleasant copy.

first edition, one of the 110 numbered copies on vellum cloth of Lana, drawing of head after 55 Arches paper.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Henri Troyat to Jean-Michel Deloraine: "... these few characters in their beginnings ..."
Beautiful copy.

New edition.
Signed autograph signed by Robert Merle to Gérard Wingerter.
Complete copy of his illustrated jacket which includes a tear at the head of the back.

first edition, one of the 1240 copies on vergé, single draw after 60 Arches paper.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author of Henri Michaux to Laurie Edson biographer and translator of Henri Michaux for the United States.
Beautiful copy.

first edition, one of the 1720 copies on tinted vergé, only print after 20 Japan and 60 Ingres d'Arches paper.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Henri Michaux to Laurie Edson his biographer and translator for the United States.
Beautiful copy.

New edition in partly original for which there is no mention of large papers.
Claude Seignolle sends his autograph signed to his friend Paul Aveline: "For the infinitely disavowed Paul Aveline, for lack of a long letter, these parapsychological memories with my faithful friendship .
Preface by Jacques Bergier.
Pleasant copy.

First edition rare and very sought-after.
Half morocco, top edge gilt, bound in the Romantic style.
Copy without foxing (very rare according to Clouzot), half-title page of the first volume and last page to final pages of contents of the second volume all over shaded.
A nice copy, bound in a nice Romantique pastiche.

FOUJITA Tsugouharu, Léonard & CLAUDEL Paul. L'Oiseau noir dans le soleil levant
Editions Excelsior, Paris 1927, 20 x 26 cm, original wrappers
First edition in parts, one of 425 numbered copies on vergé d'Arches paper.
With a cover and 12 original etchings by Foujita.
Two very slight tears to spine.
A good copy with its folding plate at end.

first edition of the French translation from which it was not taken from large papers.
Handwritten signature dated Miguel Angel Asturias with the mention "Nobel Prize" on the page of false title.
Slight marginal scratches without gravity on the boards.

first edition on plain paper.
Signed autograph signed by Lise Deharme: "For the charming directors of the" Duke of Saint-Simon "enriched with a humorous and second autograph dedication of the author in red ink:" Death to the people sellers of autographed books and deep sympathy ".
A hitch in the back of the back, a light spot on the bottom of the first board.

Second edition illustrated with two engravings, one in frontispiece.
Rare autograph signed by Marceline Desbordes-Valmore to Mr. C. Piellat.
Bound in half eggplant, smooth back decorated with golden dots, cold filets and double golden cribs decorated with golden arabesques, slightly rubbed upper cups, marbled paper plates, two light snaps on the cuts, guards and Paper to the vat, Contemporary binding.
Some small foxinges mainly on the margins of some leaves.

first edition for which there is no mention of large papers.
Bradel binding in full canvas beige, smooth back, Japanese title title piece, double preserved sand and dust covers, preserved orange back, sand carton case.
Signed autograph signed by Sacha Guitry to Etienne Bignon.