Paris

Illustrated edition with headpieces, initial letters in black and gold as well as 8 tipped-in colour plates by Georges-Marie Rochegrosse, one of 1000 numbered copies on laid paper.
Handsome copy despite a small light dampstain at foot of front cover and to its verso, spine lightened and discolored as usual.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 10 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies after 10 on pure thread paper.
Foxing on spine, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Bernard Pingaud to his friend Georges (Raillard): "Pour Georges, à qui ce livre doit beaucoup, et pour Alice Raillard, qui voudra bien, j'espère, se pencher elle aussi sur le malheureux prisonnier, avec toute mon affection." ["For Georges, to whom this book owes much, and for Alice Raillard, who will be willing, I hope, to also look upon the unfortunate prisoner, with all my affection."]

First edition on current paper, mention of third edition in foot of the second flat.
Autograph dedication signed by Bernard Pingaud to his friend Alice (Raillard): "On a bad wave to drink / Have we sailed enough ... Alice, very friendly."

First edition illustrated with 197 plates and 5 maps, 3 of which folding. Collection L'univers illustrée.
Contemporary half green sheep bindings. Smooth spines decorated with 2 tools and a succession of monastic roll ornaments. Gilt titles and volume numbers. Upper joint of volume 4 cracked at head for 1 cm. Rubbing.
Handsome copies, very decorative.
History of England, by period: Saxon period, Norman period, Tudors, House of Hanover... Volume 4 contains the history of Scotland and Ireland, the authors having chosen to group under the term England the United Kingdom.

First edition of the French translation established by Auguste Ollivier and annotated by Jean Martin Charcot.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dotted lines and decorated with gilt fleurons, some traces of rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, one scratch and small paper loss to front board, covers and spine preserved, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, wrappers preserved.
Scattered foxing, light dampstain affecting the foot of the first 400 pages, bibliophile's stamp at head of half-title page.
Work illustrated with 26 figures in the text and 8 plates hors-texte of which 4 in colors.

First edition on current paper.
Signed autograph Bertrand Poirot-Delpech to a friend: "To Geneviève, tenderly, me Bertrand"

First edition on current paper.
Back very slightly insolated without gravity.
Autograph signed by Bertrand Poirot-Delpech to a friend: "For Michèle, with a lot of friendship."

First edition, one of the numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper.
Binding half shagreen green bottle with corners, smooth back lined with double gold cartridges and decorated with golden typographic patterns, initials gilt tail tail, framing of golden nets on marble paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper , preserved covers, gilded head on witnesses, ex-libris glued on a contreplat, Contemporary binding.
Signed autograph of Jerome or Jean Tharaud Jean Comte.

First edition, one of 950 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Covers slightly and marginally sunned without consequence, endpapers partially shaded.

First edition printed in 100 numbered copies on rag paper.
A handsome and rare copy.

Illustrated edition with 12 hors-texte watercolors as well as 225 vignettes and ornaments by Maurice Leloir.
Half blue morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands showing minor rubbing, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Champs.
Some foxing.
Preface by Guy de Maupassant.

First commercially sold edition, one of 23 numbered copies on vélin du Marais, the tirage de tête.

First edition for wich no grand papier (deluxe) copies were printed.
Light dampstains on the last pages, not affecting the text.
Iconography.
Signed autograph inscription from Hugues Panassié to Jean Saint-Martin with an extremely rare signature of Louis Armstrong.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A pleasant copy despite a shadow left by the publisher's slip.
Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Arvel to Raymond Cortat, director of the poets' review.
Our copy is expanded with two manuscript letters (the first of four pages, the second of two pages) signed by Pierre Arvel to Raymond Cortat.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japon mat, the tirage de tête.
A very nice copy.

First edition, one of 111 numbered copies on chiffon de Lana, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
A nice copy.

First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on vergé Lafuma Navarre and re-imposed in Tellière quarto format, the tirage de tête.
Bradel binding, covers and spine preserved, binding signed by Honnelaître.
A nice copy.

First edition on current paper.
Binding in full blue sheepskin, back with two nerves, scratches and friction on the joints, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, modest Contemporary binding.
Beautiful and moving autograph dated François Jean Armorin to Henri Merscovici: "... Vercors, Saint Martin, the cave of Porri, and who was a friend of the hanged ... this story (later) when the war continued elsewhere ... "

First edition on current paper.
Full copy of his jacket that has two tears on the back and fretted margins boards.
Autograph signed by Gabriel Audisio to Pierre Dormangeat.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on straw-yellow Roma paper, after only 20 Japan and 20 Holland copies.
A handsome copy.

First edition printed in 500 numbered copies.
Nice copy.

First edition printed with 350 numbered copies.
Nice copy.

First edition on current paper.
Small tears and gaps on the jacket, a stain on the back.
Illustrated book of 30 drawings by the author.
Autographed and signed autograph of Cami to Jacques Guéritat enriched with a self-portrait with hair standing on the head with, below, this legend: Cami listening "A GARCE" to "Grand Guignol"

First edition printed in 150 numbered copies on vélin chiffon de Mandeure, this one not included in the justification but signed by Antoni Tapies to colophon.
Poem by Joan Brossa.
Illustrated with an original lithograph in colors by Antoni Tapies over 28 pages.
A nice copy.

New edition, illustrated with 12 unsigned figures by Dubercelle. The frontispiece reproduces that of the 1707 edition, it has been re-engraved.
Contemporary full marbled and glazed calf bindings. Smooth spines decorated. Red morocco title and volume labels. Head of spine of volume II worn, joint of upper board cracked at head without gravity and tear at tail with lack. One corner bumped. Small lack to title label of volumes I and II. Rubbing. Good copy.
Bookplate of Paul de Thomas.
It is this work that made Lesage a distinguished and immediately famous writer. The author had borrowed the plot from Guevarra, the devil carrying a mortal on the rooftops and observing scenes in...

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 26 numbered copies on pure rag Rives vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 130 numbered copies on pure vellum wire, only leading copies.
Two ex-libris glued on a guard.
Nice copy.
Handwritten signature of Jacques Serguine on the fake title page.

First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates stuck to an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
One bookplate stuck to an endpaper, another, larger one which has left an offset from the glue.
Handsome copy.

Third edition statement, the first having appeared in 1789. Fine printing.

Contemporary full marbled blonde calf binding. Smooth spine decorated with 3 compartmentalized fleurons. Roulette at head and foot. Black morocco title-label. Triple fillet frame on boards. Edges gilt. Head slightly worn. One corner slightly bumped. Rubbing. A lack along the lower joint at foot. Despite some defects, a high-quality binding.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates mounted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 12 numbered copies on laid Holland paper, deluxe issue.
Two bookplates mounted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure rag Rives vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on wove paper, ours bearing number 1, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates mounted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

Illustrated with 21 original compositions by Paul Avril, one of 100 numbered copies on Japan paper with a state of the etchings hors-texte with remarques.
Bradel binding in half blue cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, tan shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
A small stain without consequence at head of first board.
Preface by Anatole France.
Handsome copy.

Edition illustrated with 21 original compositions by Paul Avril, one of 100 numbered copies on Japan containing a state of the hors-texte etchings with remarques.
Bradel binding in half brown cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, red shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Preface by Anatole France.
Fine copy.

Edition illustrated with 30 original compositions by Charles Delort engraved with burin and etching by L. Boisson, one of 400 numbered copies on vélin du Marais, the only issue after 200 Japan and grand vélin du Marais.
Bradel binding in half blue cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, chocolate brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Preface by Robert Vallery-Radot.
Handsome copy despite some light foxing affecting mainly the edges.

Illustrated edition with 110 original compositions by Edouard Toudouze, one of 75 numbered copies on Japan paper containing an additional state of the illustrations, the only deluxe copies after 25 on China paper.
Half turquoise cloth binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, chocolate brown morocco title label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Some minor foxing of no consequence.
Handsome copy.

Edition not put into commerce and printed in 160 nominative copies, ours for L.J. Baptiste Bourdery.
This publication is illustrated with 13 etchings engraved by Manesse after drawings by Eugène Courboin, including 7 headpieces and 6 tailpieces as well as 9 Art Nouveau style decorative border frames, in one tone repeated on each page, by Eugène Courboin.
Bradel binding in half pink cloth with corners, smooth spine faded and lightened decorated with a gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, navy blue shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, illustrated covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Some light foxing affecting mainly the plain endpapers of...

Illustrated edition with 17 original compositions by Adolphe Lalauze, one of the numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copies with the copies on grand vélin d'Arches.
Bradel binding in half pink cloth with corners, smooth spine faded and discolored decorated with a gilt floral motif, date and double gilt fillet at foot, burgundy shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Our copy is enhanced with a double state of the compositions.
Handsome copy despite small foxing affecting mainly the white endpapers of the binding.

First edition on current paper.
Half percaline binding periwinkle blue periwinkle with corners, smooth back adorned with a gilded floral motif, golden date and double fillet in tail, title piece of shagreen bronze, marbled paper plates, covers and back preserved, binding of l 'time.
Some small freckles without gravity.
Signed autograph of Jean Moreas to Louis Bourdery.

First edition on current paper.
Half percaline binding periwinkle blue periwinkle with corners, smooth back adorned with a gilded floral motif, golden date and double fillet in tail, title piece of shagreen bronze, marbled paper plates, covers and back preserved, binding of l 'time.
Scattered foxing.
Signed autograph of Jean Moreas to Louis Bourdery.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies justified by Louis Conquet on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
Bradel binding in half blue-grey cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, navy blue shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, contemporary binding.
Light foxing on endpapers, otherwise a handsome copy.
Work illustrated with 4 original etchings by Edmond Rudaux and 8 headpieces and tailpieces by Hector Giacomelli.

First edition, one of 47 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted to an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.

Two bookplates pasted to an endpaper.

Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure laid paper, ours bearing N°1, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure rag Rives paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 135 numbered copies on pure laid vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

Edition with most parts in first edition (except for "Beylamour" and "A l'honneur de la chair"), one of 66 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure rag Rives laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on pure rag laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on laid paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure Rives wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on laid Holland paper, deluxe issue.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 42 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies after 10 colored parchment hors commerce copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure Rives rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted to an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted to an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure laid paper, ours bearing N°1, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted to an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure rag Rives vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted to an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
A handsome copy.

Gallimard, Paris 1957, 14x19cm, original wrappers.
First edition of the French translation by philosopher Jean Baufret and Kostas Axelos. No deluxe copies issued.
Nice copy.
Signed copy by Jean Beaufret to his daughter Marie-Louise and son-in-law Ernesto with the autograph signature of Kostas Axelos.

Second edition, partly first edition, as it was completely revised and more than doubled in length from the original.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands ornately gilt in black compartments with some rubbing, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, white and immaculate, contemporary binding.