Vincent MUSELLILes strophes de contre-fortunePouterman|Paris 1931|14.50 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 110 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only print run with 15 Japan and 50 hors commerce.Handsome copy.€60
Max JACOBLe roi de BéotieNrf|Paris 1921|13 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 800 numbered copies on pure thread paper, after only 120 copies in quarto format.A small hole on the endpaper, spine very slightly faded.€60
Max JACOBIsabelle et PantalonAu Ménestrel • Heugel|Paris 1921|12.50 x 18 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.This is an opéra-bouffe in two acts with music by Roland Manuel.Handsome copy despite a small marginal lack affecting the front cover.Rare.€230
Auguste de VILLIERS DE L'ISLE-ADAMHypermnestra, Isabeau de bavière, Lady HamiltonJacques Bernard|Paris 1929|13 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 480 numbered copies on Montgolfier paper, the only issue with 5 Japan and 15 vélin du Marais copies.A very handsome copy.€50
Henri HERTZLe jeu du paradisNrf|Paris 1927|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.A handsome copy.€45
Hervé SEIGNOBOSCPlus loinNrf|Paris 1931|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.Handsome copy.€45
Pierre HAMPMonsieur l'administrateur suivi de Madame la guerreNrf|Paris 1927|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.Handsome copy.€45
Guy MAZELINEPorte closeNrf|Paris 1928|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe issue.Handsome copy.€45
Pierre HAMPLa maison suivi de La compagnieNrf|Paris 1927|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.Handsome copy.€45
André WURMSERCourrier de la solitudeNrf|Paris 1930|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.Handsome copy.€45
Waldo FRANCKCity blockNrf|Paris 1925|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition of the French translation, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.Handsome copy.€45
Jean GOUDALElénaNrf|Paris 1928|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.€45
N. TSAKNILa Russie sectaire, sectes religieusesPlon|Paris 1888|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition.About the Old Believers, vagabonds, Christs, the mutilated, religious suicides and silent ascetics among others...Small tears without loss to spine.€40
Pierre EMMANUELCombats avec tes défenseursSeghers|Paris 1942|18 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 900 numbered copies on alfa, the only issue with 17 Auvergne and 82 Arches. Some foxing affecting the last leaves.€30
Steve PASSEURPas encore suivi de La traversée à la nageNrf|Paris 1927|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe printing.Handsome copy.€45
André GIDEPerséphoneGallimard|Paris 1934|14 x 17 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 350 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.Handsome copy.€120
Jacques MASSOULIERDans la peau d'AnnetteNrf|Paris 1926|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper, reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.Handsome copy despite very light shadowing to the front cover.€45
Louis MARTIN-CHAUFFIERL'amant des honnêtes femmesNrf|Paris 1927|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.Handsome copy.€45
M. MAURICEHeureux ceux qui ont faimNrf|Paris 1931|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.€45
René TRINTZIUSLa rose des ventsNrf|Paris 1928|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.Handsome copy.€45
René TRINTZIUSLe soleil du pèreNrf|Paris 1927|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.Handsome copy.€45
Albert THIERRYLe sourire blesséNrf|Paris 1922|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 108 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.Handsome copy.€45
Luc DURTAINLe donneur de sangNrf|Paris 1928|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.€45
Harold LAMBLes croisadesNrf|Paris 1932|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition of the French translation, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper, reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.€45
Pierre HUMBOURGEscaleNrf|Paris 1927|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper, reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.€45
Charles VILDRACDécouvertesNrf|Paris 1912|13 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, only 20 copies were printed on Arches paper.Worming affecting mainly the first and last leaves.€45
Pierre HAMPLe travail invincibleNrf|Paris 1918|13 x 19.50 cm|brochéEdition, but first for many parts, for which there were no large paper copies.€45
Jacques PINGLÉHistoire des espagnolsEditions Universitaires|Paris 1975|13 x 23.50 cm|brochéFirst edition.Autograph inscription signed by the author.Handsome copy.€30
Eugène MARSANLes chambres du plaisirNrf|Paris 1926|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 121 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe issue.€45
Jean MARQUETNestorNrf|Paris 1923|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 108 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe issue.€45
COLLECTIFLes feuilles libres N°48Les feuilles libres|Paris Mai-Juin 1928|18.50 x 22.50 cm|brochéFirst edition. Contributions by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle, Pierre Reverdy, Roger Vitrac, Georges Hugnet. Drawings by Paul Klee. A handsome and rare copy.€120
Anatole FRANCELe parti noirSociété nouvelle de librairie & d'édition|Paris 1904|11.50 x 18 cm|agraféFirst edition for which there were no large paper copies.A very good copy.€50
C.M. de. POUGENSJocko.Charavay frères|Paris 1881|10 x 14 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the copies on tinted laid paper, the only printing with 5 Japan, 12 China and 25 Holland.With a notice by Anatole France.A handsome copy.€60
Vincent MUSELLILes sonnets à PhilisPouterman|Paris 1930|16.50 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 350 copies on Holland paper, this copy unnumbered, the only issue with 30 Japan and 50 hors commerce copies.Occasional minor worming, otherwise a handsome copy.€40
ANONYMEL'auteur des XV joyes de mariage une énigme d'histoire littéraireS. n.|Paris 1903|13.50 x 21.50 cm|brochéFirst edition published anonymously and printed in 290 copies.Two dampstains at foot of front cover, cover and spine marginally soiled.Rare.€80
Louis CHADOURNEL'amour et le sablierFrançois Bernouard|Paris 1921|18 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only issue with 2 China paper, 5 Japan paper and 25 Chapelle paper copies.Handsome copy.€40
Lionel DES RIEUXChantepleureLéon Vanier|Paris 1892|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition on laid paper, no deluxe copies were issued.Covers soiled and rubbed.€40
Lionel DES RIEUXLe choeur des musesMercure de France|Paris 1898|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, there were only 36 large paper copies.€60
Louis Nicolas MENARDLe cours royal inédit au grand siècleAlphonse Picard & fils|Paris 1898|13.50 x 21 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.Rare autograph inscription from Louis Ménard, three corner lacks affecting the front wrapper which also has a small marginal tear.€120
Adolphe RETTÉPromenades subversivesBibliothèque artistique & littéraire|Paris 1896|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.A brief praise of anarchy by the author of 'Réflexions sur l'Anarchie'.Two tears to the spine.Rare.€60
Henri MAZELEn cortègeBibliothèque artistique & littéraire|Paris 1895|14.50 x 20.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Japan Imperial, the only deluxe copies.A lack at head of sunned spine, small marginal lacks to second board.€60
ANONYMELe massacre de Toulouse d'après les documents contemporainsChez tous les libraires|Paris 1862|16.50 x 25 cm|brochéFirst edition. A very good copy.€50
Eugène DEMOLDERLa mort aux berceauxMercure de France|Paris 1899|14.50 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition printed on ordinary paper, only 6 deluxe copies were produced.Work illustrated with five drawings by Etienne Morannes including one as frontispiece.Rare work dedicated to Joris-Karl Huysmans, handsome copy.€150
Achille MÉLANDRIGiboulées d'AvrilLéon Vanier|Paris s. d. [1885]|14 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition.Work illustrated with drawings in text and hors-texte by Willette.Minor staining to front cover which also shows a crease mark.€80
Henry BATAILLELe règne intérieurE. Sansot & Cie|Paris s. d. [1912]|9.50 x 15.50 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, of which only 32 deluxe copies were printed.Selected thoughts preceded by an introduction by Denys Amiel.Handsome copy.€40
Jean de TINANUn document sur l'impuissance d'aimer suivi de ErythréeEdouard-Joseph|Paris 1920|12.50 x 16.50 cm|brochéDefinitive edition, one of 800 numbered copies on laid paper, the only printing with 200 other deluxe copies.Work illustrated with ten woodcuts drawn and engraved by Picart le Doux.Minor worming affecting the first cover, otherwise a handsome copy.€60
Jean PELLERINLe dîner des bons ménagesG. Crès|Paris 1922|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition of which only 15 deluxe copies were printed, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.Angular dampstains framing both covers but not affecting the charming drawing by Chas Laborde adorning the first cover.€30
Jean de TINANAnnotation sentimentaleKra|Paris 1921|14 x 16 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 740 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only printing with 50 Japan paper copies.Work illustrated with wood engravings by P.A. Moras.Handsome copy.€70
Charles de BUSSYHistoire des excommuniés depuis les temps les plus reculés jusqu'à nos joursLebigre-Duquesne frères|Paris 1860|9 x 14 cm|brochéFirst edition. Arianism, Emperor Julian, Attila, the iconoclasts, Abelard, the Albigensians, the Hussites, John Calvin, Anabaptism, Napoleon I among others... Rare.€100
Luc DURTAINLa source rougeNrf|Paris 1924|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 108 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.Handsome copy.€50
Louis CHADOURNEAccords suivi d'autres poèmesNrf|Paris 1929|17 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 110 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe issue.Preface by Benjamin Crémieux.Handsome copy.€100
Maurice BARRÈSAdieu à MoréasEmile-Paul|Paris 1910|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies of the first printing printed on the press.Handsome copy.€30
(Paul LÉAUTAUD) Charles-Adolphe CANTACUZÈNELes automnes complémentaires (anamorphoses)Didier Perrin|Paris 1928|13 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, only 15 deluxe copies were printed.Fine autograph inscription signed by the author to Paul Léautaud on a loose slip.Handsome copy despite a tiny marginal lack affecting the first cover.€150
Max JACOBLe phanérogameS. n.|Paris 1918|14 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition.Spine cracked with lacks to foot and to head.Rare.€150
Max JACOBLe laboratoire centralAu sans pareil|Paris 1921|13 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, after only 5 China and 25 Holland.The work illustrated with a self-portrait by the author.A slight dampstain affecting the very first pages, otherwise a handsome copy.€300
COLLECTIFLe Sagittaire : Revue complèteRevue mensuelle d'art et de littérature de N°1 au N°16|Paris Juin 1900 à Novembre 1901|14.50 x 22.50 cm|17 volumes agrafésA complete set of this review, edited by Ernest Raynaud.The first six copies of this set are part of a de luxe edition printed in only 12 copies on Japan paper for each issue; the subsequent volumes, of which there were no de luxe copies issued by the publisher, are on ordinary paper. This set retains its 8 loose plates hors texte as called for, 7 of which are portraits. N° 14 (August 1901) was a special issue dedicated to the opening of the monument to Arthur Rimbaud at Charleville. Among the principle contributors were: Charles Cros, Francis Jammes, Jean Moréas, Charles Morice, Rachilde and Paul Verlaine.An extremely rare set.€600
Jean PAULHANCarnet du spectateurNrf|Paris 1er Novembre 1928|14 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 50 copies on pur fil paper.This is an offprint from an issue of the Nrf.A marginal lack on the first page where an autograph inscription from the author should have appeared.€150
Maurice TOESCALes intimesGallimard|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper.Autograph inscription by the author.Handsome copy.€30
(Nicolas GOGOL) Boris de SCHLOEZERGogolPlon|Paris 1932|13.50 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 16 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue after 7 on Chine.Light worming affecting the front cover, handsome full-margined copy.€60
Georges de PORTO-RICHEVaninaCalmann-Lévy|Paris 1879|13.50 x 20 cm|brochéFirst edition on wove paper, no mention of deluxe copies.Autograph inscription by G. de. Porto-Riche.Minor marginal lacks affecting the front cover, otherwise a handsome copy.€70
Raymond de LA TAILHÈDELe deuxième livre des odesFrançois Bernouard|Paris 1920|26 x 20.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 250 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only issue with 5 Japan copies and 25 hors commerce copies.A marginal shadow affecting the front cover, small marginal tears with slight lacks to the boards.€100
Tristan KLINGSORL'escarpoletteMercure de France|Paris 1899|11.50 x 14.50 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper.A small tear on the first cover, handsome interior condition.€75
Francis VIELÉ-GRIFFINLe domaine royalMercure de France|Paris 1923|15 x 20.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 1100 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies with 53 on Arches paper.Marginal worming affecting the front cover, otherwise a handsome full-margined copy.€60
Maurice DU PLESSYSLe premier livre pastoralLéon Vanier|Paris 1892|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper; only 12 copies were printed on Holland paper.Handsome copy.€60
Jacques AUDIBERTILa bête noireLes 4 vents|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, only 50 deluxe copies were printed.Light spotting of no consequence to the back cover, handsome copy.€30
André SPIRELe sionisme in Ligue des amis du sionisme, tract n°1Ligue des amis du sionisme|Paris Janvier 1918|14 x 20.50 cm|agraféFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies. One angular fold affecting the front cover, otherwise a handsome copy. Rare.€50
Jacques CHARDONNERomanesquesStock|Paris 1937|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper.Handsome copy, printed bookplate on the half-title page.€50
André BILLY, Jean-Émile LABOUREURLa malabéeSociété littéraire de France|Paris 1917|12.50 x 16.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies on laid paper, with only 6 copies printed on China paper and 24 on Japan paper.Work illustrated with five drawings by Laboureur.Autograph inscription from André Billy to Albert Milhaud.Spine and covers marginally faded as usual.€80
Georges FEYDEAULe juréLibrairie Théâtrale|Paris s. d. [ca 1900]|13 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.Spine sunned, a small tear affecting the rear cover, otherwise a handsome copy.€50
Paul DELAIRLa voix d'en hautAlphonse Lemerre|Paris 1872|13 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the rare copies on China paper.Some light foxing mainly affecting the margins, otherwise a handsome copy.€100
André GIDECharles-Louis PhilippeEugène Figuière & Cie|Paris 1911|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.One lack and tears to spine, paper yellowed as is often the case.€40
Emmannuel MATRAT, R. PASCALUne erreurPaul Ollendorff|Paris 1887|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition for which there were no large paper copies.A very good copy.€50
Henri BÉRAUD, BIBEux... Le merle blanc N°1Le Merle blanc|Paris s. d. [1925]|24 x 31.50 cm|agraféFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.Twenty portraits of celebrities of the era drawn by Bib and satirized by Henri Béraud.One fold affecting the front cover.Rare.€60
Stanca GUEORGUIEVAParis dans l'oeuvre d'Anatole FranceUniversité de Paris|Paris s. d. [1970]|21 x 27 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.This is a thesis submitted for the university doctorate degree.Handsome copy.Provenance: from the library of P.G. Castex who annotated the thesis on the endpaper.€70
Lionel DES RIEUXHécubeFontemoing|Paris 1906|13 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, false statement of edition, no deluxe copies were printed.A tear without loss, reattached, affecting the front cover which shows some marginal worming, a tear without loss, reattached, at the foot of the spine.€50
Nicolas BEAUDUINLes poètesBasset & Cie|Paris s. d. [circa 1915]|14.50 x 22 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.Light stains on the back cover.Rare.€60
[François BERNOUARD] FRANCOIS LE FRANCOISRose de BCie des libraires|Paris 1949|23 x 29 cm|en feuillesNew edition published under the pseudonym François Le François, one of 135 numbered copies on Marais vellum, the only printing.Shadow on the first cover which also has some worming, handsome interior condition.€50
René-Marie HERMANTLa traînailleEdition de la revue littéraire des primaires|Paris 1919|16.50 x 25.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 700 copies on ordinary paper, the only issue with 10 on Japan paper.Autograph inscription from René-Marie Hermant to Ernest Raynaud.Cover, head- and tailpieces by C. Zdavii.Contains poems, ballads and songs of low life.Rare and handsome copy.€100
Paul ARÈNEPantomime de la statueParis-Noël|Paris 1889|18 x 24 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.Work illustrated with colored drawings by Gorguet, music by Gabriel Pierné.Handsome copy.€100
(Jean MORÉAS) Charles MELAYELes stances d'outre-tombe de Jean MoréasA l'enseigne de la belle étoile|Paris 1920|16.50 x 25 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on Japon Charavines paper, deluxe issue.Autograph inscription signed by the author to Fernand Fleuret.€70
Marcel L'HERBIEREl DoradoEditions de La lampe Merveilleuse|Paris 1921|14 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition of this cinematic melodrama, of which there were no deluxe copies.Illustrated, handsome copy.€60
Louis PERGAUDLes rustiquesMercure de France|Paris 1921|14 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 1100 numbered copies on laid paper, after 269 on Rives laid paper.Handsome copy.€60
Jöns Jacob BERZELIUSRapport annuel sur les progrès de la chimie présenté le 31 mars 1841 à l'Académie Royale des sciences de StockholmFortin, Masson & Cie|Paris 1842|13.50 x 22 cm|reliéFirst edition.Translation by P. Plantamour.Full brown boards binding, handsome copy despite some light foxing.€70
Paul GÉRALDYLes petites âmesLéon Vanier|Paris 1908|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition for which there were no large paper copies.A very good copy.€40
JAFLa procréationLibrairie des connaissances médicales|Paris s. d. [ca 1910]|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition. Fertilization, gestation, birth, anomalies, giants, dwarfs and extraordinary children. Light foxing to first cover, otherwise a handsome copy.€60
Le Chevalier GOUGENOT DES MOUSSEAUXLes médiateurs et les moyens de la magieHenri Plon|Paris 1863|14 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition.Spine reinforced, scattered foxing, gift inscription on half-title page.Rare.€150
Maurice DES OMBIAUXLe gotha des vins de FrancePayot|Paris 1925|18.50 x 24 cm|brochéFirst edition.Illustrated cover ans illustrations inside.A very good copy.€100
ANONYMEJournal de Fidus sous la république opportuniste de la mort du Prince impérial jusqu'à la mort de GambettaMarpon & Flammarion|Paris s. d.|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition. Autograph inscription by the author. One repaired tear with small lacks to foot of spine, foxing.€50
ANONYMEEssai de discussion oratoire sur les balsGaume frères|paris 1832|13 x 22 cm|reliéFirst edition.Half caramel sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets, red shagreen title-label, original wrappers preserved.Corner losses to wrapper boards, top margins of first pages backed for 1 cm, foxing.Rare.€120