Paris

First edition in French, one of the rare copies on Holland paper, of which no mention is made.
Worming on the first cover, small marginal lacks to covers, spine with lack at foot, one ballpoint pen annotation on the first foxed endpaper, handsome interior condition despite light worming.
Rare full-margined copy.

First edition in French, one of the rare copies on Holland paper, of which no mention is made.
Spine slightly sunned, one ballpoint pen annotation on the first endpaper, ink stains on the margins of the last leaves, handsome interior condition despite occasional worming.
Rare full-margined copy.

First edition in French, one of the rare copies on Holland paper of which no mention is made.
Spine slightly sunned, small lacks to board margins, ballpoint pen annotations on first endpaper and at head of first board, handsome interior condition despite occasional worming.
Rare full-margined copy.

Second edition and the first in French, one of 8 numbered copies on annam paper, the tirage de tête.
Somes spots to endpapers, and slightly to the covers and edges of some leaves.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 34 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy with good margins.

First edition, one of 28 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
Preface by Jean Cocteau.
A good copy.

First edition for which there was no mention of large paper copies, stated the fourth edition.
Autograph inscription from Filippo Tommaso Marinetti to Guy Lavaud, with Marinetti's address in Milan.
Spine slightly sunned as usual.

First edition, one of 255 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies after 50 on Holland paper.
Spine very slightly sunned at head and foot.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy despite two slight traces of sunning at head and foot of spine.

First edition, one of 370 numbered copies on pure Johannot laid paper.
Work illustrated with original drypoints by Jean Edelmann.
Spine lightly sunned at head and foot, handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, the only issue after 30 Montval and 6 hors commerce.
Introduction by Guy Laborde.
Work illustrated with a title vignette, 2 headpieces and tailpieces as well as 10 hors-texte plates colored by Chas-Laborde.
Endpapers partially shaded, slipcase worn with lacks.
Handsome interior condition.

Edition first in part, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on Japan nacré paper, the tirage de tête.
With a photographic portrait of the author as frontispiece, a very good copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half bottle green Russia morocco, smooth spine decorated with gilt cartouches and fleurons, gilt date at foot, headcap very lightly rubbed, marbled paper boards, upper corners very slightly bumped, bookplate pasted on one pastedown, binding signed by Pouillet.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition.
Binding in half blue Russia morocco, smooth spine richly decorated with gilt cartouches, fleurons and arabesques, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted on one pastedown.
Rare and handsome copy despite some light foxing.

First edition for the first two volumes, new edition of the French translation for the third and final volume.
Half purple shagreen binding, spine with four fine raised bands decorated with richly ornamented double gilt compartments, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
The first volume is illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author.
Some foxing.

First edition reissued under new covers and relay title.
This rare collection was initially published in December 1833 under the title: L'amulette. Étrennes à nos jeunes amis.
Half dark green Russia morocco binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt arabesques, gilt date at foot, gilt fillet on marbled paper boards, three scratches on first cover, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted on pastedown, covers and spine preserved, elegant pastiche binding signed by Pouillet.
Work illustrated with a title vignette and 8 plates.
Some foxing of no great consequence.

First edition, one of 1500 lettered copies on Lafuma vellum.
Illustrated with a frontispiece by Pierre Falké.
Handsome copy.

First edition of the modern transposition in French by Jean Vilar, one of 10 lettered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 100 copies on numéroéts Alfa paper and reserved to the press service.
Signed autograph Edward Peisson Robert Kemp.
Warped back with small gaps without gravity.

Edition for which he was not drawn large paper, review copy.
Signed autograph of Paul-Louis Mignon Dolly Steiner.
Iconography.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite light sunning to head of spine.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Pierre Paraf to Pierre Dominique

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Spine and front cover slightly and marginally lightened, otherwise a handsome copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists, third edition of mention.
Signed autograph and erroneously dated 1939 Eugene Guillevic Christmas Bureau: "... the double title of poet and chain companion ..."
Small tears in the top and bottom of the back.

First edition, one of 1200 numbered copies on white laid paper.
Cover illustrated by Mario Prassinos.
A tiny insignificant lack at head of spine.

Edition for which he was not drawn large paper, review copy.
Signed autograph Raymond Las Vergnas Paul Alexander.

First edition, of which there were no large paper copies.
Contemporary half beige cloth Bradel binding over marbled paper boards, gilt floral motif to spine (browned), date to foot, black shagreen title-piece, small tear to edge of upper cover, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge red, engraved ex libris of Théodore de Banville laid down on one pastedown.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Alphonse Daudet : "A mon cher maître Théodore de Banville [To my dear maître Théodore de Banville]".
A little light spotting, fading to one endpaper as a result of inserted bookseller’s catalogue slip.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Full bottle-green cloth binding, smooth spine decorated with a gilt fleuron, double gilt fillet at foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, modest binding.
Work illustrated with drawings by the author in the text.
Some marginal lacks filled on several leaves that were poorly cut.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Paper yellowed.

First edition, one of 1500 copies on vélin de Rives paper teinté rose.
Spine warped, otherwise a good copy.

First collected edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
Two small traces of sunning to head and foot of spine.

First edition, rare.

Contemporary full speckled brown calf binding. Decorated spine with raised bands. Modern red shagreen title-label renewed. Head slightly rubbed and reinforced with small lacks. 2 wormholes to spine, one scratch. Leather split at two corners, one corner broken over 1 cm. Fresh copy.

New edition, in the collection of ancient poets published by Coustelier. The first edition of this work appeared in 1526.
Contemporary full marbled and glazed calf binding. Raised band spine decorated. Red morocco title label. Head restored by an amateur. Some scuffing to boards. Trace of pale yellow dampstaining on the first two endpapers and the two following, same at rear on 20 leaves.
Under the general title of La légende de Pierre Faifeu, the author recounts the adventures and misadventures, "faitz et dicts joyeux" of one Pierre Faifeu, alter ego of the author, like him a native of Angers. The whole breathes drollery and satire and evokes Villon.
Jean Molinet was a poet...

First edition, one of the 20 copys numbered on "pur-fil" paper Marais, only large paper.
Signed autograph of Lise Deharme Paul Aveline.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 35 copies numbered on "pur-fil" paper only leading copies.
Bel autograph signed in full page of Michel Carrouges Paul Aveline: "... this backdoor (second) somewhere between Paris and Saint Germain en Laye, open to the eternal unity of the real and the imaginary .. . "
Nice copy.

First edition of the French translation by Jacques Benoist-Méchin, review copy.
Signed autograph of Jacques Benoist-Méchin to Jacques Crucy.
Nice copy.

First French edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, ours one of 10 hors commerce copies, from the deluxe edition.
Spine very lightly sunned without consequence.
Handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
Spine with two slight traces of sunning, not serious, to head and to foot, otherwise a good copy.

First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on straw-yellow Roma paper reserved for Edouard Champion, deluxe copies after 20 Japan and 20 Naples yellow Roma.
A manufacturing glue stain at the foot of the spine, handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 1100 numbered copies on Alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Minor tears of no consequence at the head of the spine and front cover.
Handsome copy.

Edition first in part, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Slight traces of sunning, not serious, to head and to foot of spine.
A good and rare copy.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Minor pinprick holes of no consequence to the boards.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of René de Obaldia to Marcel Arland.
complete copy of his prayer to insert.

First edition, review copy.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated Christmas Devaulx to Marcel Arland: "... whose encouragement has greatly helped me the last time ...
Nice full copy of his prayer to insert.

First edition.
Publisher's full sand cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its dust jacket which has two lacks at the head of the first cover as well as some marginal tears.
Pleasant interior condition.

First edition, one of 112 numbered copies on Ruysscher laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
With a photographic portrait of Edwige Feuillère as frontispiece.
A small and minor stain on the first cover, trace of a glued label at the foot of the second cover.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 92 numbered copies on vélin supérieur, this copy not justified, the only large paper copies with a few hors commerce copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches paper, ours specially printed for André Dignimont illustrator of the book, deluxe edition after 5 Japan variously enriched.
Illustrated book, frontispiece, original dry-point André Dignimont.
Precious autograph signed by Pierre Mac Orlan: "A Dignimont, artist, friend to the old Dig, his friend Pierre Mac Orlan..
Beautiful copy exceptionally enriched in 6 states of the frontispiece.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vergé paper, the only large paper copies after 20 on Arches paper and 50 on alfa paper.
Marginal spots to spine and covers.

First edition, one of some copies hors commerce, the only large paper copies with 20 other numbered copies
A good copy.

First edition, one of 25 lettered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author by Jules Pascin engraved on wood by G. Aubert.
Our copy lacks its wide-margined proof normally contained in copies of the deluxe issue.
One joint cracked at head and foot and small tears and corner lacks to boards.

First edition published on the occasion of the exhibition devoted to Alfred Kubin from June 5 to July 12, 1974.
Iconography.
Publisher's full black paper boards, smooth spine.
Handsome copy complete with its soft slipcase which has two small tears at foot.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper justified by the publisher, the only deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Pierre Hamp engraved on wood by Gorvel.
Endpapers entirely foxed, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil justified by the publisher, the only deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Pierre Hamp by Grünewald.
Endpapers entirely shaded, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Two small traces of sunning to head and to foot of spine, otherwise a good copy.

First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.

A good copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
Signed autograph of Fernando Arrabal to Louis Pauwels "... delighted!"
Illustrated book of works by Fernando Arrabal.

First edition of the French translation established by Leconte de Lisle.
Half red morocco with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt interlaced patterns, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Durvand.
Handsome copy attractively bound.

Second edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vélin paper, the only printing after 20 Normandy paper.
With 15 illustrations by Kurt Séligmann.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 800 numbered copies on alfama, the only issue after 20 Marais and 200 vélin de Renage.
Work illustrated with 13 unpublished drawings by Federico Garcia Lorca.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally lightened, pleasant copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on vélin Madagascar paper, the tirage de tête.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 940 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only large paper after 120 reimposed.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by Pierre Mac Orlan Louis Therveny "... and his collaborator, which does no harm, his friend ..."

New edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Spine very slightly sunned, not serious.

Second edition, after the first published by the same publisher in 1733. One folding plate in volume II and 4 astronomical figures in volume III.
Contemporary full speckled brown sheep bindings. Spines with raised bands decorated with 4 fleurons, roulette at tail. Red morocco title labels, gilt volume numbers. Headcaps of volumes II, IV and VI with losses. Tailcaps of volumes I and II partly worn. 5 corners slightly bumped. Paper throughout fresh. Spines rubbed. Rather good set.
The Marquis de Saint-Aubin established in this work a history of ideas and theories in all domains of knowledge, the essence of his purpose being to place before readers' eyes the errors and prejudices that...

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
One small trace of sunning, not serious, to foot of spine.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête after 21 on Hollande paper.
A good copy.

Maurice LEMAÎTRE
Le Lettrisme devant Dada
et les nécrophages de Dada !
Centre de créativité | Paris 1967| 14.5 x 22.5 cm | original wrappers
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches paper, this one not justified, the tirage de tête.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Maurice Lemaître to Eric Losfeld below the justification: “Spécialement réalisé pour Eric Losfeld, quinze ans d'amitié sans nuage (mais pas grande efficacité) [specially made for Eric Losfeld, fifteen years of uninterrupted friendship (but not great efficiency)]. Lemaître 67.”
This copy retains the original drawing by Maurice Lemaître...

First and only edition of this pamphlet published in the review Combat directed by Thierry Maulnier.
Other contributions: Robert Brasillach, Ce qui est perdu, Thierry Maulnier, Pierre Andreu...
Very rare document bearing witness to the anti-democratic period of the young Maurice Blanchot.
Vertical fold inherent to the distribution of this review.

First and only edition of this pamphlet published in the review Combat directed by Thierry Maulnier.
Other contributions: Robert Brasillach, La machine à botter les culs, Thierry Maulnier, Georges Blond...
Very rare document witnessing the anti-democratic period of young Maurice Blanchot.
Vertical fold inherent to the distribution of this review with tear without loss at foot of same.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, otherwise a good copy.

First edition, one of 300 copies not numbered.
Handsome autograph inscription from Benjamin Fondane :" A Roger Caillois and puisse ce livre le trouver to ses "heures de faiblesse" où il aime la poésie, au cas où il s'en trouve dans Titanic..."
A good copy.

First edition published in the author's complete works.
Bradel binding in full sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with a central gilt fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, black sheep title-label with two small marginal lacks, original wrappers preserved, cold-stamped binding signed by Pierson.
Some light foxing of no consequence, mainly affecting the final leaves.

First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription from Irène Némirovsky to monsieur Parmentier.
Spine sunned, with two small tears, not serious, to foot.

First edition, statement of eighth edition.
Work illustrated with 8 drawings by Valeri.
Small lacks to the sunned spine, foxing to the boards, a pale dampstain marginally framing the second board, some interior foxing.

Edition decorated with a title-frontispiece signed Pitau, which contains as title only Via verita et vita with in the pediment a verse extracted from the Gospel according to Saint John, the title in a book designated by Christ and held by cherubim. Address in the lower banner: Typis Frederici Leonard. Parisiis. 1697. A folding plate containing several maps including the Holy Land, Jerusalem...
Armorial copy of Pierre Francis de Lastre, with three escutcheons, 2 azure and one gold.
Full brown morocco binding of the 18th century. Jansenist raised-band spine. Boards stamped with arms in blind with armorial cornerpieces. All edges gilt. Upper joint partly cracked with very slight...

First edition.
Publisher's binding in full silver boards, complete with dust jacket in perfect condition.
Rich iconography.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pur fil paper, this copy not justified, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 31 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 135 numbered copies Hollande,this one 60 reserved for a club of bibliophiles, the only large paper copy.
Illustrations.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on Hollande justified by Léon Vanier, the only large paper copies.
Elegant half red morocco over marbled paper boards by Semet & Plumelle, spine in six compartments with black fillets, gilt date at foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt.
Manuscript signature of Paul Verlaine on half title.
This copy is enriched with a half page autograph letter of Paul Verlaine addressed to his publisher Léon Vanier : "Mon cher Vanier. J'ai remis dimanche 1 lettre et les épreuves, sous enveloppes pour vous à M. Jules Tellier, 18 avenue des Gobelins, qui a dû mettre ces 2 choses à la poste. Voyez...