Paris (France)

First edition in pocket book format, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Francis Ponge to the writer Christian Giudicelli.

New edition, with some parts in first edition as revised and corrected.
Spine lightly sunned without damage.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jacques Baron to Christian Giudicelli.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very lightly sunned without damage.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Thomas to Christian Giudicelli: "... ces récitations qui vont du grave au doux, du plaisant au sévère..." ["... these recitations which go from grave to gentle, from pleasant to severe..."]

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "A toi, Christian, que le bonhomme d'Ampère soit le signe de notre vie et de notre amitié, je t'embrasse. Roger." ["To you, Christian, may le bonhomme d'Ampère be the sign of our life and our friendship, I embrace you. Roger."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
Minor light stains of no consequence to margin of front cover, handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Chessex to Christian Giudicelli: "... cette histoire errante..." ["this wandering story..."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Small light stains on the fore edge and on the back cover, a handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Pierre Darroussin to a woman named Stéphanie.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full green cloth binding, smooth spine, green paper endpapers and pastedowns.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by René Depestre to the writer Christian Giudicelli.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A small fold to lower right corner of back cover, otherwise handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Autograph inscription signed by Bernard Frank to Christian Giudicelli.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on pure thread laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a lack to margin of the first endpaper.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Pour toi, mon Christian, la vie n'est pas brève car tu sais bien que "nous vivrons toujours" Roger." ["For you, my Christian, life is not brief because you know well that 'we will always live' Roger."]

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Quarante ans après "arban" voici le garçon d'orage qui lui répond à sa manière... A toi, Christian, qu'il soit le gage "sur beau papier" de mon affection fraternelle et de ma tendresse. Je t'embrasse. Roger." ["Forty years after "arban" here is the storm boy who responds to him in his own way... To you, Christian, may it be the token "on beautiful paper" of my brotherly affection and my tenderness. I embrace you. Roger."]

Comment je vois le Monde [The World as I See It], Paris 1934, 12x19cm, bound.
First edition of the French translation published a year before the English translation, one of 10 numbered copies on Hollande, most limited deluxe issue.
Dark gray half morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, patterned paper boards, gray paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved (slightly wrinkled and with small tears), top edge gilt over untrimmed edges, binding signed P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
A few foxing spots to endpapers and to some leaves on the untrimmed edges, bookplate on pastedown.
A very rare untrimmed copy of this fundamental text by the brilliant scientist.

First edition, printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Louis Bory to Christian Giudicelli: "... ou les difficultés de n'être pas cheval..." ["... or the difficulties of not being a horse..."] enhanced with an original drawing in black felt-tip pen depicting two zebras facing each other.

First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine and covers marginally and lightly yellowed, complete with publisher's slip.
Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by John Fowles to Christian Giudicelli.

First illustrated edition with color lithographs by André Masson, Fonatanarosa, Carzou, Commère, Luc Simon, Pelayo, Guiramand and Garbell. Each work, which generally occupies one volume, is illustrated by a painter. Imprimerie nationale, in Romain du roi 14-point. One of 4500 on watermarked Arches vellum, numbered 759.
Deluxe publisher's binding in full havana shagreen. Smooth spine decorated with a pattern of H's. Author's signature on upper cover. Slipcase edged in havana shagreen. One edge of volume 3 slipcase split for 8cm, otherwise superb copy in near-mint condition, perfectly fresh.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian, à qui je dois beaucoup de cette joie pour qu'il la garde toute sa vie dans son coeur, son ami. Roger. 17/3/74" ["To Christian, to whom I owe much of this joy so that he may keep it all his life in his heart, his friend. Roger. 17/3/74"]

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown shagreen title-label with some scratches, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Pencil annotations on the last blank endpaper, occasional light foxing.
Handsome copy.

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, an advance copy.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Adolf Rudnicki to Jacques Duchâteau.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition of the catalogue of Jean-Pierre's sculptures presented at the Enrico Navarra gallery in Paris.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with reproductions of works by the emblematic and fiery captain of the French rugby team who became a sculptor.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Jean-Pierre Rives to a lady named Lorraine.

First edition.
Publisher's binding in full black boards, smooth spine, spine and covers richly decorated with polychrome and gilt decorative motifs, covers ruled in blind, yellow paper endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary Romantic binding.
Some foxing.
Work illustrated with 8 color drawings hors-texte.
Handsome copy presented in its contemporary Romantic binding.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown shagreen title-label with light rubbing, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown shagreen title-label with light rubbing, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped.
Pencil annotations on the last blank endpaper, occasional light foxing.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, two corners slightly bumped.
Pencil annotations on final blank endpaper, occasional light foxing.
Handsome copy.

Edition with some parts in first edition.
Bradel binding in half marbled boards, smooth spine attractively decorated with gilt cartouches and typographical motifs, marbled paper boards, tear-drop pattern endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
Two fold marks at head and foot of pages 207 and 208.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the slightly sunned spine.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Pierre Getzler.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Perec to Chantal Labre.

First edition in paperback format.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Pascal Quignard to Chantal (Labre).

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the press.
Some worming to first endpaper, otherwise handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
Fine signed autograph inscription from Emmanuel Berl: "A Claude ces huit grâces qu'elle a déjà lues & que j'eusse voulu qu'elle illustrât. Avec la tendre et malheureuse affection & les hommages d'Emmanuel Berl." ["To Claude these eight graces which she has already read & which I would have wished her to illustrate. With tender and unfortunate affection & the homages of Emmanuel Berl."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, with a photocopy of a press clipping included.
Signed autograph inscription from André Bay to Nadine Nimier: "Pour la grande Nadine cette énigme orchidée qui lui doit beaucoup. Son tout aimant André Bay." ["For the great Nadine this orchid enigma which owes her much. Her loving André Bay."] enhanced with a small drawing of an orchid.

New edition of the French translation established by A. Perreau.
Half tan sheep binding, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments embellished with gilt floral motifs, one joint cracked at foot with lack, gilt fillet on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, armorial bookplate pasted to verso of front board, binding signed by Bernon.
Handsome copy despite some light foxing.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copies after 16 Holland.
Handsome full-margined copy with two slight lacks to spine, small worming to some deckled edges.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Merlay to Marcel Willard.

Photographic postcard from Pathé Natan studio showing Orane Demazis slightly in profile, with a pensive expression.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Orane Demazis to Mademoiselle Coppio.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, with press cuttings included.
Autograph inscription signed by psychoanalyst Pierre Fédida to Nadine Nimier: "Pour toi Nadine avec beaucoup de tendresse. Pierre." ["For you Nadine with much tenderness. Pierre."]

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at tail, brown shagreen title label with slight rubbing, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped.
Ink and pencil annotations on the final blank endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at tail, brown shagreen title-label with slight rubbing, marbled paper boards, first cover stained at upper left corner, corners slightly bumped.
Pencil annotations on the last blank endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Spine slightly sunned without gravity, small stains on the covers.
Other contributions by Alain "Etudes pour les idées et les âges", Pierre-Jean Jouve "Des déserts", Jean Prévost "Sur une exégèse de Paul Valéry", Marcel Jouhandeau "Prudence Hautechaume", Albert Thibaudet...

Complete edition in 25 volumes illustrated with 245 plates, including the author's portrait by Deveria as frontispiece, 216 hand-colored plates (some with gold highlights) including 91 for mammals, 126 for birds, 13 in black and 4 folding geographical maps. Rare copy complete with the supplementary volume published in 1828 with 12 colored plates.
Full glazed calf binding. Spine with raised bands decorated with 3 cold-stamped Restoration tools inlaid with gold dots, roulettes at head and tail, on the bands and forming compartments. 2 title-labels in blonde calf. Large cold-stamped medallion on covers and cold-stamped frame border.
Spine showing traces of discoloration, small lacks or minute fragment losses to 8 headcaps (volumes 9, 11, 23, 1, 5, 24...) with volume 26 having a tear to the joint at the upper headcap, same at tail. Paper relatively fresh with some scattered foxing. Most plates are in perfect fresh condition, some browned with some foxing. In volumes 3, 4, 5 and 10, some leaves browned and browning. One tear in vol.11 p. 63, and browned leaves. Spine with traces of discoloration. Some scattered foxing.
Bookplate of Comte Chevreau d'Enraigues.
Most of the colored plates are the work of Gabriel Prêtre, painter of the natural history museum and Empress Joséphine's menagerie. These complete works are expanded with a general view of the progress of several branches of natural sciences arranged by Comte de Lacépède, augmented with a volume containing a summary of nature's marvels discovered from Buffon to our day.

First collected edition of this collection whose volumes appeared separately, only the half-titles indicating the title Oeuvres, or oeuvres posthumes; it is difficult to assemble.
This edition contains Les fables in first edition, but also the Don Quichotte whose version by Florian appears for the first time, and Gonzalve de Cordoue of which this is the first edition. Volume 12 contains the life of Florian and several unpublished pieces including Guillaume Tell.
Illustration: apart from the 24 figures by Barbier and Lefèvre present in the Don Quichotte, this copy is complete with the 84 figures rarely found assembled with these editions, in frames by Monsiau, Queverdo, on heavy paper, including a portrait of Cervantes and of Florian also in ornate frames. Total of 108 figures.
Contemporary full glazed and flamed blonde calf binding. Smooth spine decorated with 2 compartments with grotesque diamonds, 2 stamps, and roulettes separating the various compartments. Morocco title-label and volume labels in tawny. Spines uniformly faded. Crack to upper joint of volume 10, some light surface wear on several boards, several corners. One gathering loose in volume 1, in volume 3, several in volume 6, one in volumes 9, 10, 11. In volume 1, trace of angular dampstain on the plates of Galatée and on the text erratically and resuming from p. 98 to 114. Volume 2, trace of dampstain at edge of margins of some leaves. Volume 7, trace of dampstain in upper margin of the first plate and on the leaves, fainter up to page 30. One perforation at tail of volume 9.
Details of the collection:
Volume 1: Estelle followed by Galatée. 1788. De l'imprimerie de Monsieur. 13 figures.
Volume 2: Numa Pompillus. De l'imprimerie de Didot L'aîné. 1787. Statement of third edition. 13 figures.
Volume 3: Nouvelles. De l'imprimerie de Didot L'aîné. 1792. Statement of third edition. 12 figures.
Volumes 4 and 5: Gonzalve de Cordoue preceded by a summary on the Moors of Spain. De l'imprimerie de Didot L'aîné. 1791. 15 figures.
Volumes 6 and 7: Théâtre. Imprimerie de Didot L'aîné. 1790. Statement of third edition. 13 figures.
Volume 8: Fables. Imprimerie de Didot L'aîné. 11 figures.
Volumes 9 to 11: Don Quichotte. 1799. Deterville. Imprimerie de Didot L'aîné. 24 figures.
Volume 12. Guillaume Tell et autres pièces. A la librairie économique. 1800. 8 figures.

First edition with the correct imprint of June 2001.
Handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A slight tear to the lower left corner of the first cover.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed and inscribed by André Figuéras to Dona Sangor.

First edition of this special issue of "Littérature de la révolution mondiale", journal of "l'Organe central de l'union internationale des écrivains révoltionnaires".
Issue illustrated with photographs.
A lack at the foot of the spine which also bears two black stains in its middle, light dampstain at the foot of the last leaves.
Contributions by B. Illés, S. Gopner, Johannes R. Bécher, N. Skrypnik, A.B. Khalatov, N. Mikitenko.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine very lightly sunned, one stain to margin of back cover.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Dominique de Roux to his friend Vladimir Dimitrijevic, founder of L'Age d'Homme publishing house: "Pour toi Vladimir notre exemple à tous. Affection. 21 Dec. 1967." ["For you Vladimir, our example to all. With affection. 21 Dec. 1967."]

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine sunned, one angular lack at foot of second board.
Signed autograph inscription from Henry Thétard to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as Max Jacob.

First edition, one of 6 numbered copies on Japan paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies after 2 on China paper.
Half blue morocco binding with corners, faded spine with five raised bands set with dots and decorated with double gilt fillets, some minor rubbing to spine, double gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of combed paper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed Ach. Pollet.
Work illustrated by G. Lami.
Moving signed autograph inscription from Gaston Derys: "A ma chère Minnie, à ma chère femme, je dédie ce livre d'amour, où chante l'écho de nos baisers." ["To my dear Minnie, to my dear wife, I dedicate this book of love, where echoes the song of our kisses."]

First edition.
Some lacks to head and foot of spine as well as to corners of boards, worming to boards, offsetting from blue cover to title page.
Rare.
Autograph inscription signed by Frédéric Passy to Victor Modesse.

First edition.
Contemporary binding in green half cloth, smooth spine, scuffing.
Each issue consists of 16 pages and features an engraving on the cover. Some small in-text engravings.
Contributions by Jules Claretie, Hector Malot, Emile Zola, Léon Tolstoï, Alphonse Daudet, Léon Hennique, Jean Richepin, François Coppée, etc. Engravings by Clérice, Draner, Michelet, etc.
Usual foxing.

New edition, one of the copies on laid paper.
Spine slightly sunned at head and foot with two small lacks.
Work illustrated, as frontispiece, with a portrait of the author by Pierre-Eugène Vibert.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Lucien Descaves to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob.

Illustrated edition, with an original etching by Chas Laborde as frontispiece, one of 1204 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only printing after 58 Japan.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally lightened as usual, some small interior foxing.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Publisher's black pasteboard binding, black cloth spine, yellow pasteboard slipcase with trace of label at foot of second board.
Work illustrated with reproductions of constructions by Roger Taillibert.
Text by René Huyghe: "L'architecture et la révolution des formes."
Autograph inscription signed by Roger Taillibert: "A Georges Patrix l'ami qui par son talent à toujours bati (sic) l'architecture de couleurs et de la joie." ["To Georges Patrix the friend who through his talent has always built the architecture of colors and joy."]

First edition under this title and the most accomplished definitive version of this licentious story attributed to Antoine Bret (and previously to Claude Villaret), whose first version appeared in Amsterdam in 1745 under the title Galanteries de Thérèse.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with gilt dotwork and decorated with gilt compartments, red pasteboard boards with black stains, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
Rare work illustrated with 2 frontispiece engravings.

A delightful little libertine novel, supposedly autobiographical, of a young courtesan who recounts her apprenticeship in the profession by her mother and, naturally, her flourishing. But the particularity of the work is to maintain confusion between titillating fiction and supposedly authentic narrative. The preface itself is signed by the presumed authoress, who justifies the presence of her portrait as frontispiece, through argumentation of pure misogyny: "The essential thing about a woman is beauty; wit and virtues are only accessory qualities; the first does not always give as much pleasure as it seems to promise, the second, however respectable and boring, rather resembles those curiosities which, being of no use in the commerce of life, are good at most for display."
Republished in the bibliophile's collection at the end of the century, the novel was preceded by an erudite preface, revealing the true author and analyzing the secular success of this work:
"Even its morality is quite indicative. Thérèse does not display profound, disappointing, or even merely troublesome philosophy, but she knows how to find picturesque, colorful, rapid traits of observation; she abounds in practical reflections that are wisely practical. And finally she recommends herself above all by a good heart, one of those kindnesses that facilitate life, and more particularly gallant life. All these qualities suffice to make the reading of these short memoirs both endearing and attractive, which truly depict, without great rhetoric, the rapid stages of existence of a girl who has of herself devoted herself to giving pleasure, sparing neither her body nor her heart."

First edition of this work addressed to the new King of Prussia Friedrich Wilhelm against the three great impostors of the time: Cagliostro, Lavater and Mesmer.
First page creased (title page), some light foxing.
Rare work in original stitching.

First edition of these odes to the Emperor.
Some light foxing.
Rare work in temporary covers and original stitching.

First edition of this speech delivered by Bertrand Barère, deputy of the département of Hautes Pyrénées, to the National Convention assembly.
Small tears to margins of leaves.
Rare and handsome copy in original wrappers.

First edition.
Handsome copy with illustrated gilt and purple covers.

First edition of this thesis submitted to obtain a doctorate in law at the University of Paris.
Spine and boards slightly faded, small lack at foot of spine, a crease to lower right corner of front board, handsome interior condition.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated by Jiri Kolar.
Some reading marks in blue ballpoint pen in the margins of certain paragraphs.
Manuscript signature by Jiri Kolar.

First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite two creases to lower corners of boards.
Signed autograph inscription from Severo Sarduy to Georges Raillard and his wife.

First edition illustrated with 60 plates containing 300 drawings comprising 5000 titles and 700 observations. Author's stamp on verso of title page attesting to the first edition.
Publisher's binding in half red shagreen with red percaline boards. Spine with false raised bands decorated with 4 large compartmented fleurons in blind. Percaline of both boards of volume 1 warped in places. Interior stitching of volume 1 loose, showing daylight between the 2 boards. Some foxing in volume 2. One yellow dampstain p.119 in volume 2, and p. 328 to 334, heavy yellow foxing.
Bookplate stamp Jules Dupont.
All of French culinary art in a great treatise on gastronomy. This major work is considered one of the most important of French cuisine and it is a perfect mirror of cooking as it was practiced in great restaurants and prestigious establishments. Numerous menus illustrate the culinary customs of the 19th century, far removed from our frugality.

New edition with illustrations.
Publisher's binding in full brown boards, smooth spine with slight lacks to the protective film covering the work.
Signed autograph inscription by Zino Davidoff to Alain Ripoche.

Definitive edition of the thirteenth volume of Ballades françaises.
Bradel binding in half blue-grey cloth, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with a gilt fleuron, brown shagreen title-label with marginal scratches and gilt volume number, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Preface by Pierre Louÿs.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Fort to Count Henri de Nanteuil.

First edition illustrated with drawings by Georges Hautot.
Bradel binding in full combed paper, smooth spine, fawn shagreen title-label, original wrappers preserved (two angular lacks to front cover).

First edition printed in 500 copies and illustrated with 2 original lithographs by Karel Appel.
Fine copy.
Text of the interview with Karel Appel by Alan Hanlon recorded in New York on February 25, 1972.

First edition printed in 1000 copies and illustrated with reproductions of works by Karel Appel.
Covers slightly lightened, otherwise handsome copy.

First illustrated edition in color with 51 hand-colored plates on heavy paper under tissue guards and numerous black illustrations in the text. The first edition of 1845 was only in black.
Contemporary half cherry red shagreen binding with corners. Spine with false raised bands decorated with compartments with thick blind fillets and gilt fillets. Gilt title. Thick blind and gilt fillets on boards. Top edge gilt. Some scattered foxing. Minor rubbing. A small hole in the lower margin of the title page.
Fine copy.
One hundred proverbs illustrated and commented.

Final edition of the thirteenth volume of Ballades françaises et Chroniques de France.
Bradel binding in half blue-grey cloth, smooth spine very lightly darkened decorated with a gilt fleuron, brown shagreen title-label with two small scratches and gilt volume number, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Fort to Count Henri de Nanteuil: "... Qu'est-ce que la poésie ? Une chanson qu'on parle." ["... What is poetry? A song that one speaks."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in brown half-cloth, smooth spine decorated with black fillets, title in offset black letters on spine, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of gilt and moiré effect paper, original wrappers preserved.
Work illustrated with two vignettes by Maurice Denis.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
Full black shagreen binding, lightened spine with five raised bands decorated with black fillets, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Maurice-Pierre Boyé to Paul Favatier.
Our copy is enhanced with an autograph letter dated and signed as well as a postcard, mounted on tabs at the beginning of the volume, from Maurice-Pierre Boyé to the bibliophile Paul Favatier.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half tawny shagreen, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons and black fillets, gilt lettering "Lycée Montaigne" at foot of spine, combed paper boards, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, some tears to leading edges.
Preface by Maurice Barrès.
Work illustrated with 86 photographs, diagrams and silhouettes of aircraft and seaplanes of the belligerent armies.

First edition.
Publisher's binding in full black paper boards, smooth spine, spine and covers richly decorated with gilt ornamental motifs, blind-ruled frame on covers, yellow paper endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary Romantic binding.
Some light foxing.
Work illustrated with 12 engravings devoted to the different regions of France.

First edition.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets decorated with gilt compartments, a tear at foot of spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Some light foxing.

Definitive edition of the second volume of the Ballades françaises.
Bradel binding in half blue-grey cloth, smooth spine slightly darkened decorated with a gilt fleuron, brown shagreen title-label with scratches and gilt volume number, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Fort to Baron Henri de Nanteuil.

Definitive edition of the eleventh volume of Ballades françaises et Chroniques de France.
Contemporary Bradel binding in half blue-grey cloth, smooth spine slightly darkened decorated with gilt fleuron, brown shagreen title label with scratches and gilt volume number, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved.
Full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Fort to Madame Henri de Nanteuil ending with the poet's famous verses which constitute one of the most celebrated hymns to peace: "... On pourrait faire une ronde autour du monde, si tous les gens du monde voulaient se donner la main." ["... We could make a circle around the world, if all the people in the world wanted to hold hands."]

First edition.
Two tears to two covers, some marginal lacks to the temporary covers, those of the first part are rubbed.
Rare and handsome set, complete in 4 volumes, presented in their temporary covers and original stitching.

Illustrated edition with a frontispiece by Jean-Gabriel Daragnès, one of 330 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, the only issue with 20 on Vidalon.
Gift inscription from a previous owner at head of an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
A rare and handsome copy presented under its interim covers and in its original stitched wrappers.

First edition of this speech delivered by Lazare Carnot, the Organizer of Victory, to the assembly of the National Convention.
A rare and handsome copy presented in its original stitched wrappers.

First edition.
A tear at the head of the front cover, a crease at the foot of the rear cover.
A rare and handsome copy in its original stitching and under plain temporary wrappers.

First edition of this speech delivered by Charles Morisson, deputy of the Vendée department, at the session of November 13, 1792 of the National Convention assembly.
Rare copy presented in its original wrappers which has small tears on the spine.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Vincent Ravalec to a woman named Eglantine: "... les aventures d'Eglantine" ["... the adventures of Eglantine"]

First edition, with statement of fifth edition.
Spine sunned with two small lacks at head and foot.
Signed autograph inscription from Hugues Panassié to Carlo Rim.
Carlo Rim, author of "Ma belle Marseille", was a Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker and friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.

First edition in book form.
Spine sunned with small lacks at head and foot, minor corner losses to boards.
Autograph inscription dated March 40 and signed by Tristan Bernard to his friend Carlo Rim: "A Carlo Rim un poilu bien chenu ! Tristan Bernard. Mars 40." ["To Carlo Rim, a very grizzled soldier! Tristan Bernard. March 40."]
During the Occupation, Tristan Bernard took refuge in Cannes and stayed at the Windsor hotel while his friend Carlo Rim vainly proposed that he stay at his place so that he would be safe from denunciation or arrest; to which Tristan Bernard, never short of witticisms, replied: "At my age, one no longer sleeps away from home!" adding: "Do you know that I appear in the Petit Larousse? One doesn't arrest someone who appears in the Petit Larousse."
He was nevertheless arrested in September 1943 as a Jew and interned with his wife at Drancy then released the following month through the intervention of Sacha Guitry and Arletty.
His grandson François-René was also arrested as a member of the Resistance and deported to Mauthausen where he died.
Provenance: from the library of the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.

First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
Some worming to boards, a small stain at foot of spine which is slightly sunned.
Autograph inscription signed by André Salmon to his close friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as Max Jacob: "Ce conte à rebours pour alice et Carlo quand ils sont, pour notre joie, à la Hune leur vieil André Salmon 1966" ["This backwards tale for Alice and Carlo when they are, to our joy, at La Hune their old André Salmon 1966"].

First edition, one of 12 lettered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
Handsome copy of this work published under the semi-pseudonym of Gwenn-Aël.
Autograph inscription signed by Gwenn-Aël Bolloré to Caro Canaille, alias Alice Rim, wife of the caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as Max Jacob: "Pour Caro Canaille en souvenir Opera avec mon affection. Gwenn-Aël Bolloré." ["For Caro Canaille in memory of Opera with my affection. Gwenn-Aël Bolloré."]

New edition, published one year after the first.
Half blue shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with gilt garlands decorated with gilt compartments, gilt initials at foot, marbled paper boards slightly and marginally discolored, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, light rubbing to corners, contemporary binding.
Some foxing.

First edition, one of 700 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies after 13 copies on handmade paper.
Spine sunned.
Fine autograph inscription signed by André Salmon to his close friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob: "En souvenir du 4 octobre 1966 A toi Carlo Rim dont l'amitié active justifie l'éclat de cette célébration. A toi Alice qui voulut enregistrer les confidences de ton poète émérite. Littré, avec nous ! De tout mon coeur. André Salmon. La Hune dand un miraculeux été devant l'hiver. Cette apparente faribole peut-être sans doute mon plus sévère exercice de style. AS" ["In memory of October 4, 1966 To you Carlo Rim whose active friendship justifies the brilliance of this celebration. To you Alice who wished to record the confidences of your emeritus poet. Littré, with us! With all my heart. André Salmon. La Hune in a miraculous summer before winter. This apparent nonsense is perhaps undoubtedly my most severe exercise in style. AS"].

Second edition, largely original as it was corrected and considerably expanded.
A stain on the temporary cover with offsetting onto the title page.
Rare and handsome copy presented in temporary cover in its original wrappers.

Third edition, with some parts in first edition, as revised, corrected and expanded.
A dampstain at foot throughout the pamphlet.
Copy presented in temporary wrappers with lacks and in its original stitching.

First edition.
A dampstain at foot throughout the work, spine split, title written in black ink at head of unlettered spine.
The frontispiece and two folding plans are lacking from our copy presented in temporary wrappers and in its original stitching.

First edition.
Rare and handsome copy presented in temporary covers in its original wrappers.