Edition of the year of the original, mention 23rd. Binding to bradel in full burgundy canvas, smooth back with two small spots, black sheepskin part of title, preserved covers, modest bookbinding Signed autograph of Joseph Kessel Henri Jeanson: "Remember ... very friendly and sincere although it is a bit late ...
Gallimard|Paris 1956|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, one of 750 numbered copies on vélin labeur. Publisher's paper boards with an original design by Mario Prassinos. Spine very slightly faded as usual, otherwise a good copy.
Editions du milieu du monde|Paris 1948|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on special white large, ours specially printed for Gerard Bauer, only large paper after 10 "pur-fil" paper rod. Signed autograph Henri Guillemin below the justification of the draw. Small marginal tear without gravity on the back and flat, otherwise nice copy.
Collège de Pataphysique|Paris 6 Palotin 89 (1962)|21 x 27.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 609 numbered copies on vélin acoustique paper, the only large paper copies after 24 on grand Myosotis paper and 144 on pur chiffon d'oreiller paper. A good copy.
First edition, one of 44 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies. Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, otherwise a good copy.
Le terrain vague|Paris 1957|18.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
first edition printed in 600 numbered copies, ours unjustified. Signed autograph Andre Pieyre Mandiargues Francis Carnody "... Astyanax finally appeared ..." Book illustrated with 7 original compositions full page of Bona, the wife of the author. Three spots on the second flat.
First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies. Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, internally good.
First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies. Paper binding, covers preserved, with marginal repairs, pastiche binding signed by T. Boichot. A nice copy.
Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1872|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies after 25 Chine. Spine and covers very slightly and marginally sunned, not serious, otherwise a very good copy.
first edition printed in 575 numbered copies on laid Arches paper to form. Handwritten signature of Jean Paulhan Length of the first guard. Illustrated book with a sticker of Raoul Dufy on the cover. spine cleared as generally, if not nice copy.
First edition of the French translation by Raymond Henry and for which there is no mention of leading copies. Signed autograph Raymond Henry Pierre Dominique. Nice copy.
First edition, one of numbered copies. Illustrated with 48 plates hors texte, of which 12 in stencil). Endpapers slightly and faded all over, not serious, a good copy.
First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Hollande paper justified by the publisher, the only large paper copies. With a frontispiece portrait of Jean Jaurès, engraved by Jean Lébedeff. A tiny angular lack to head of upper cover, the first and final endpapers faded all over, the subsequent pages slightly and partly faded, a good copy.
Société française d'éditions modernes|Paris 1909|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
Edition of wich no leading copies exists. Signed autograph Sylvain Bonmariage Ernest La Jeunesse, printed business card of the author attached on which he indicated his address in Brussels. Small minor foxing.
Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, review copy. Precious autograph signed Roger Stéphane Roger Caillois. Text preceded by a study of Jean-Paul Sartre. Two small tears in the top and bottom of the back slightly insolated, a spot on the first board that also includes an angular bend.
First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy. One ink stain to head of inscription page. Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to Jean Ville-Albert.
First edition of which there were no grand papier (deluxe) copies. Contributions by Hervé Bazin, Michel Leiris, Jacques Prévert, Vercors... Commentary by Jean-Paul Sartre. Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Paul Sartre to Paul Aveline and his wife. A nice copy.
First collected edition, one of 56 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies. A very good copy despite the spine very lightly sunned.
Les éditions surréalistes|Paris 1968|15 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 380 numbered copies on chiffon de Mandeure paper, the only printing after 81 on vélin d'Arches paper. Illustrated by Toyen. A very good copy.