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Paris (France)
  1. Album Voltaire
    (VOLTAIRE) Jacques VAN DEN HEUVEL

    Album Voltaire

    Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1983|10.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
    First edition.
    Richly illustrated.
    A very good copy retaining its dustjacket, plastic wrappers and slipcase.
    €100
  2. Nouveau traité des serins de Canarie
    Jean-Claude HERVIEUX DE CHANTELOUP

    Nouveau traité des serins de Canarie

    Chez Claude Prudhomme|à Paris 1713|9 x 16.50 cm|relié

    Second edition, illustrated with two musical plates (examples of tunes that can be taught to canaries) and one depicting cages.

     

    Contemporary binding in full speckled brown sheep. Ornate spine with raised bands. Red morocco title label. Joints cracked at head and foot. Corners bumped and rubbed. Scuffing. Scattered foxing. Yellow dampstain on the first six leaves.

     

    Treatise and manual on breeding Canary birds in captivity: feeding, nesting, care, prices, varieties... These aviary birds were particularly appreciated for their beauty, colors and song.



     

    €600
  3. La mort de Henri III. Août 1589, scènes historiques faisant suite Aux barricades et aux états de Blois
    Ludovic VITET

    La mort de Henri III. Août 1589, scènes historiques faisant suite Aux barricades et aux états de Blois

    H. Fournier jeune|Paris 1829|12.50 x 21 cm|relié
    Second edition.
    Half red calf binding, smooth spine lightly faded decorated with gilt fillets and blind fleurons, gilt friezes at head and foot, olive green morocco title and volume labels, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary Romantic binding.
    Some foxing.
    A handsome copy in a charming contemporary Romantic binding.
    €80
  4. Les états de Blois
    Ludovic VITET

    Les états de Blois

    H. Fournier jeune|Paris 1829|12.50 x 21 cm|relié
    Third revised and expanded edition.
    Half red calf binding, smooth spine lightly faded decorated with gilt fillets and blind fleurons, gilt friezes at head and foot, olive green morocco title and volume labels, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary Romantic binding.
    Some foxing.
    A handsome copy in a charming contemporary Romantic binding.
    €80
  5. Les barricades, scènes historiques. Mai 1588
    Ludovic VITET

    Les barricades, scènes historiques. Mai 1588

    H. Fournier jeune|Paris 1830|12.50 x 21 cm|relié
    Fourth edition.
    Half red calf binding, smooth spine lightly faded decorated with gilt fillets and blind tooled fleurons, gilt friezes at head and foot, olive green morocco title and volume labels, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary Romantic binding.
    Some foxing.
    Copy handsomely bound in a charming contemporary Romantic binding.
    €80
  6. Contes domestiques
    CHAMPFLEURY

    Contes domestiques

    Victor Lecou|Paris 1852|11 x 18 cm|relié
    first edition.
    Bound in half red shagreen, back smoothes decorated with gilded nets, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, sprinkled edges, contemporary binding.
    autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of his friend Champfleury Vain.
    Some foxing.
    €250
  7. Le testament de John Marchmont
    Mary Elizabeth BRADDON

    Le testament de John Marchmont

    Hachette & Cie|Paris 1864|11 x 18 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition of the French translation established by Charles Bernard Derosne.
    Half black sheep bindings, spines very slightly lightened with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments embellished at their centers and corners with gilt fleurons, some small scratches to spines, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, two corners slightly bumped.
    Rare foxing of no consequence, minimal loss to one blank endpaper of the first volume, armorial bookplates pasted at heads of pastedowns.
    €150
  8. Les cent nouvelles nouvelles
    Antoine de LA SALE

    Les cent nouvelles nouvelles

    Paulin|Paris 1841|11.50 x 18 cm|2 volumes reliés
    New edition revised from original texts and preceded by an introduction by Le Roux de Lincy.
    Half glazed purple calf binding, smooth spines slightly faded decorated with quadruple gilt fillets and dotted lines, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, three small nicks of no consequence to the edges, marbled edges.
    Some foxing, printed stamps on title pages serving as bookplates.
    €70
  9. Les larmes de Jacques Pineton de Chambrun pasteur de la maison de son altesse sérénissime d'Orange et professeur en théologie qui contiennent les persécutions arrivées aux églises de la principauté d'Orange, depuis l'an 1660, la chute et le relèvement de l'auteur avec le rétablissement de Saint Pierre en son apostolat ou sermon sur les paroles de notre seigneur Jésus-Christ selon saint Jean
    Jacques Pineton de CHAMBRUN

    Les larmes de Jacques Pineton de Chambrun pasteur de la maison de son altesse sérénissime d'Orange et professeur en théologie qui contiennent les persécutions arrivées aux églises de la principauté d'Orange, depuis l'an 1660, la chute et le relèvement de l'auteur avec le rétablissement de Saint Pierre en son apostolat ou sermon sur les paroles de notre seigneur Jésus-Christ selon saint Jean

    Charpentier|Paris 1854|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    New edition printed after the first edition by A. Schaeffer.
    Half navy blue shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with double black fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges.
    Rare foxing, trace of removed bookplate at head of one pastedown.
    Handsome copy attractively bound.
    €70
  11. Ernest Maltravers
    Edouard BULWER LITTON

    Ernest Maltravers

    Hachette & Cie|Paris 1859|11 x 18.50 cm|relié
    New edition of the French translation established under the direction of P. Lorain and with the author's authorization.
    Half brown shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with double black compartments, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges.
    Hawker's stamp on the title page, a black stain affecting the edges of some leaves, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €50
  12. Silences
    Jean BRULLER [VERCORS]

    Silences

    Les nourritures terrestres|Paris 1937|-|broché
    Edition, one of 50 numbered on the second installment of Rives (who have five), one draw with 11 Holland paper.
    This is a series of eight comic prints, engravings, printed and colored by Jean Bruller he signed and captioned.
    Handwritten signature of Jean Bruller to the justification of the draw.
    Tears at the head and foot of the back and flat margins, shaded guards.
    €400
  13. Goya
    José GUDIOL

    Goya

    Editions Weber|Paris 1970|25.50 x 29.50 cm|4 volumes en reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition in French.
    Publisher's bindings in full red skyvertex, smooth spines, copies complete with their dust jackets which show no defects as well as their cellophane covers.
    Very rich iconography.
    Handsome set.
    €450
  14. Siegfried et le limousin
    Edy LEGRAND, Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Siegfried et le limousin

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1928|19 x 28.50 cm|broché
    Illustrated edition with 17 original engravings by Eddy Legrand, one of 200 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only issue with 25 Japan copies.
    The illustrations consist of: 1 engraved title, 8 vignettes and 8 plates.
    Handsome copy with spine and covers unfaded, which is generally not the case.
    €180
  15. Le christianisme expérimental
    Athanase COQUEREL

    Le christianisme expérimental

    J. Cherbuliez|Paris • & Genève [Geneva] 1866|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Full navy blue morocco binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with a gilt monogram surmounted by a gilt allegory, traces of rubbing on the joints, gilt roulettes on the headcaps, repetition of the monogram and gilt allegory at the corners of the boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt dentelle frame on the pastedowns, all edges gilt, double gilt fillets on the leading edges, superb contemporary binding signed by Petit.
    Handsome copy superbly executed.
    €150
  16. Journal d'un poëte
    Alfred de VIGNY

    Journal d'un poëte

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1867|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bound in half dark green shagreen, spine with four raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Some minor foxing affecting mainly the edges.
    €120
  17. Dictionnaire historique des institutions, moeurs et coutumes de la France
    Adolphe CHÉRUEL

    Dictionnaire historique des institutions, moeurs et coutumes de la France

    Hachette & Cie|Paris 1874|11.50 x 18.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    Fourth edition.
    Half black shagreen bindings, spines with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons, headcaps of the second volume with some scratches, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges.
    Some minor foxing.
    €80
  18. Oeuvres complètes
    Paul-Louis COURIER

    Oeuvres complètes

    Paulin • Perrotin|Paris 1834|13 x 21.50 cm|4 volumes reliés
    New collected edition, with some parts in first edition as expanded with a large number of unpublished pieces and preceded by an essay on the life and writings of the author by Armand Carrel.
    Half caramel calf bindings, smooth spines set with gilt and black fillets decorated with gilt friezes, black calf title and volume labels, joints with some traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary bindings.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of the author engraved by Ethion as frontispiece to the first volume but lacking its folding facsimile frontispiece to the fourth and final volume.
    Foxing.
    Handsome copy, complete in four volumes...
    €200
  19. Les provinces inébranlables. L'Austrasie - La question d'Alsace-Lorraine - Metz - La Wallonie
    Georges DUCROCQ

    Les provinces inébranlables. L'Austrasie - La question d'Alsace-Lorraine - Metz - La Wallonie

    Les marches de l'Est|Paris 1913|15.50 x 20.50 cm|relié
    Edition, one of the few copies on Holland paper which he makes no mention.
    Binding half morocco blue, burnished smooth back adorned with a cross of Lorraine struck palladium, framing of double net palladium on marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, palladium head, preserved covers .
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Georges Ducrocq Bookseller Clouzot and his wife.
    Some small foxing, a joint with some traces of friction Length.
    €200
  20. Médérine
    Virginie ANCELOT

    Médérine

    Hippolyte Souverain|Paris 1843|13.50 x 22.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
    First edition.
    Small angular lacks, not serious, to the spine and covers, occasional small foxing, not serious.
    Rare.
    €150
  21. Lettres d'Eugénie de Guérin publiées avec l'assentiment de sa famille par G.S. Trébutien
    Eugénie de GUÉRIN

    Lettres d'Eugénie de Guérin publiées avec l'assentiment de sa famille par G.S. Trébutien

    Didier & Cie|Paris 1865|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    Third edition, false statement of sixth edition on the cover, one of the rare copies on Holland paper of which no mention is made.
    Half chocolate brown morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands with slight scratches of no consequence, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, original wrappers preserved, binding signed by Pock fils.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  22. Japoneries d'automne
    Pierre LOTI (inscribed to Alphonse DAUDET)

    Japoneries d'automne

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1889|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Contemporary Bradel binding of half purple cloth over marbled paper boards, spine (faded) with gold fillets, brown shagreen label with title and author.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Pierre Loti to Alphonse Daudet : "... avec ma meilleure affection...[…with my best wishes…]"
    Julia Daudet's library stamp to head of one endpaper.
    A little spotting.
    €1,500
  23. Essai sur la psychologie de Blaise Pascal
    Albert MAIRE

    Essai sur la psychologie de Blaise Pascal

    Société de graphologie|Paris 1922|21 x 28 cm|relié
    first edition printed in small number on rod.
    Binding to bradel half black shagreen, smooth spine, a joint with traces of friction, marbled paper plates, wrappers preserved and bound in, contemporary binding signed Franz.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph dated and signed by Albert Maire Viscount Sartiges.
    €80
  24. La guerre madame...
    Paul GÉRALDY, Bernard NAUDIN

    La guerre madame...

    René Helleu|Paris 1918|22 x 28.50 cm|broché
    Edition with 30 original drawings by Bernard Naudin, one of copies on vélin teinté paper.
    A good copy.
    €80
  25. Sainte-Thérèse de l'enfant Jésus
    Gaëtan BERNOVILLE

    Sainte-Thérèse de l'enfant Jésus

    Librairie de France|Paris 1928|23 x 29 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives paper, the only printing along with 5 Japan and 10 Holland copies.
    Work illustrated with original woodcuts by Paul Provost.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  26. Les oeuvres de Monsieur de Balzac
    Jean-Louis GUEZ DE BALZAC

    Les oeuvres de Monsieur de Balzac

    Chez Cardin Besongne|à Paris 1641|10.50 x 16.80 cm|relié
    Statement of eleventh edition. Printer's device on title page.
    Contemporary full vellum binding. Smooth spine with title in black ink. One cm lacking to spine. Stains to boards. Lack to edge of upper board.
    Collection of letters by Guez de Balzac written between 1620 and 1627. The author died in 1654. Two collections were originally published, the first in 1624, the second in 1636. This is one of the first editions to bring together both collections.
    €350
  27. Lettres de jeunesse
    Antoine de SAINT-EXUPÉRY

    Lettres de jeunesse[Early Letters]

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Japon, tirage de tête along with 10 Madagascar hors commerce.
    Half black morocco, spine in six compartments, marbled paper boards, pastedowns and endpapers of papier uni, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding by Goy & Vilaine.
    A very good copy in a handsome binding.
    €2,300
  28. Les diaboliques
    Jules BARBEY D'AUREVILLY

    Les diaboliques[The She-Devils]

    E. Dentu|Paris 1874|12 x 18.50 cm|relié

    First edition, of which there were no large paper copies.

    Near contemporary red half morocco over marbled paper boards by P. Ruban, spine in six compartments, raised bands bounded by black fillets, date gilt at foot of spine, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt.

    Attractive ex libris engraved by Provost-Blondel on pastedown, representing a helmet with a feather, medallion and a strip with the motto “Tojours en face.” The ex libris belonged to Victor Coué, a 2nd Lieutenant killed in the First World War.
    This copy has two frontispieces: one lithograph heightened by Félicien Rops showing a caricature of Barbey d'Aurevilly...

    €4,500
  29. Description historique et critique de l'Italie, ou nouveaux mémoires sur l'état actuel de son gouvernement, des sciences, des arts, du commerce, de la population & de l'histoire naturelle
    Abbé Jérôme RICHARD

    Description historique et critique de l'Italie, ou nouveaux mémoires sur l'état actuel de son gouvernement, des sciences, des arts, du commerce, de la population & de l'histoire naturelle

    Chez François Des Ventes • Saillant|A Dijon • & à Paris 1766|10 x 17 cm|6 volumes reliés
    First edition, illustrated with two folding maps of Italy.
    Spine with raised bands decorated with 4 compartmentalized fleurons. Red morocco title and volume labels. Triple fillet frame on boards. Roulette on edges. Head caps of volumes I and IV partly torn; those of volumes V and VI worn. Tail caps of volumes I and IV worn. Upper joint of volume I partly cracked, of volume III at tail and of volume VI over the last three compartments at tail. Inverted leaves at end of table in volume IV. Despite this, satisfactory set with good general appearance.
    The author does not merely provide an account of his personal journey to Italy, but aims to achieve a complete and most accurate...
    €900
  30. L'illusion
    Henri CAZALIS

    L'illusion

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1875|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Full midnight blue morocco-grained shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motifs, gilt date at foot, gilt roulettes on headcaps, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, frame of gilt dentelle on pastedowns, covers and spine (faded) preserved, top edge gilt, gilt edges on cuts, binding signed by H. Capelle.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Henri Cazalis to (Jules) Barbey d'Aurevilly.
    Handsome copy beautifully executed.
    €800
  31. Un artisan
    Ernest SEILLIÈRE

    Un artisan

    Henri Didier|Paris 1917|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A small repaired tear at the foot of the spine, light discoloration stains to the margins of the boards, handsome interior condition.
    Rare.
    €150
  32. Où va l'Europe?
    Pierre de COUBERTIN

    Où va l'Europe?

    G. Crès & Cie|Paris s. d. [circa 1925]|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Small paper lacks to some leaves, not touching text, due to poor cutting.
    Rare pamphlet.
    €150
  34. Lettres
    Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Marquise de SEVIGNE

    Lettres

    Lefèvre|Paris 1843|13 x 21.50 cm|6 volumes reliés
    New edition.
    Full red shagreen bindings, spines slightly faded with four fine raised bands set with garlands in blind decorated with triple gilt compartments ornamented with gilt fleurons at corners, octuple gilt and blind fillets framing the boards, white watered silk endpapers and pastedowns, gilt dentelle framing the pastedowns, garlands stamped in blind on the leading edges, all edges gilt, elegant unsigned bindings.
    A small tear with loss of skin on the first board of the fifth volume, some minor foxing.
    Handsome set in elegant uniform binding.
    €400
  35. Clémence Ogé, histoire d'une maîtresse de chant
    Ernest SERRET

    Clémence Ogé, histoire d'une maîtresse de chant

    Hachette & Cie|Paris 1861|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half green shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with double gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, one lower corner slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Some light foxing affecting mainly the edges, colportage stamp on half-title page.
    €100
  36. La flèche d'or
    Joseph CONRAD

    La flèche d'or

    Nrf|Paris 1928|17 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 110 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre laid paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
    Spine sunned, some light foxing.
    €150
  37. Le frère-de-la-côte
    Joseph CONRAD

    Le frère-de-la-côte

    Nrf|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 996 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies after 109 reimposed.
    Signed autograph inscription from the translator, G. Jean-Aubry, to Frédéric Lefèvre.
    Spine slightly sunned without consequence,
    €80
  38. Shakespeare par lui même
    Jean PARIS

    Shakespeare par lui même

    Seuil|Paris 1954|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
    Edition of wich no leading copies exists, review copy.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed in Paris by Jean Maurice Blanchot.
    Iconography.
    €50
  39. Jehan de Saintré. - Gérard de Nevers. - Regner Lodbrog. - Robert
    Louis-Élisabeth de La Vergne TRESSAN

    Jehan de Saintré. - Gérard de Nevers. - Regner Lodbrog. - Robert

    Nepveu • Aimé-André|Paris 1822|13 x 21 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Full navy blue calf binding, smooth spine decorated with three gilt cartouches embellished with romantic gilt arabesques, gilt roulettes on headcaps, triple gilt fillet frame with four gilt fleurons on boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt dentelle frame on pastedowns, gilt edges on leading edges, all edges gilt, elegant contemporary romantic binding.
    Work illustrated with 3 hors-texte engravings.
    Some foxing.
    Copy established in a charming contemporary romantic binding.
    €250
  40. L'évanouissement
    Jorge SEMPRÚN

    L'évanouissement[The Fainting Fit]

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|12 x 19 cm|broché

    Edition, review copy.
    Complete copy of his please insert.

    Autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Jorge Semprun to Jean Freustié.

    €250
  41. Le sursis - Les chemins de la liberté II
    Jean-Paul SARTRE

    Le sursis - Les chemins de la liberté II

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|13 x 20.50 cm|relié
    Later edition.
    Half maroon morocco over marbled paper boards by Goy & Vilaine, spine in six compartments, gilt date to spine, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, covers and spine preserved.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Paul Sartre to Geneviève Calliat.
    €1,200
  42. Les maîtres d'autrefois
    Eugène FROMENTIN

    Les maîtres d'autrefois

    E. Plon & Cie|Paris 1876|14 x 23 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half blue morocco binding, faded spine with five raised bands decorated with the gilt paraph of the great bibliophile Roger de Cormenin repeated five times, light scratches on the joints, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, elegant unsigned near-contemporary binding.
    €200
  43. Christophe Colomb
    Antoine-François-Félix ROSELLY DE LORGUES

    Christophe Colomb

    Victor Palmé|Paris 1879|19.50 x 28.80 cm|relié
    First illustrated edition with 5 chromolithographs, one color map, all pages within a wide engraved border featuring marine scenes, landscapes, monuments... The effect of these borders is quite extraordinary when one further considers that they are renewed on each page.
    Publisher's binding in half red shagreen bound by Engel and richly decorated with two special plates, a repeated ornament at head and foot, scattered stars throughout and thick and thin fillets. Special gilt plate created by Souze, an anchor in the foreground, caravels on the sea and the setting sun in which the American continent appears. The same plate is found on the back without the title. Traces of rubbing at the...
    €600
  44. Les derniers combats de l'église representez dans l'explication du livre de l'Apocalypse
    Bernardin de MONTEREUL

    Les derniers combats de l'église representez dans l'explication du livre de l'Apocalypse

    Chez la veuve Jean Camusat|à Paris 1649|8.20 x 15.20 cm|relié
    Second edition statement, after the first published in 1641.
    Contemporary binding in full red morocco à la Du Seuil. Raised spine richly decorated. Red morocco title labels. Boards decorated with central triple-ruled frame with fleurons in the corners, triple-ruled frame at margins. Large central fleuron with internal medallion. Gilt edges. Decorative gilt board-edges. Missing endpaper on first and last leaves. Leaves aiii and aiiii reversed. 2 corners slightly bumped. Very handsome copy in full contemporary morocco richly decorated.
    Explanations and paraphrases of the book of Revelation of Saint John, with references to the history of the church.
    Label: Bibliothèque du Grand...
    €400
  45. Les oeuvres
    César Vichard de SAINT-REAL

    Les oeuvres

    Chez David|à Paris 1745|9.50 x 16.50 cm|6 volumes reliés
    New edition. The first appears to have been published in 1724, in 4 volumes. 6 frontispieces but 2 repeated three times each; a portrait of the Duke of Noailles and of Jesus Christ in volume I, one figure for Cesarion in volume II, 3 figures in volume III, one figure in volume VI.
    Contemporary full brown sheep binding. Spine with raised bands decorated with 4 fleurons, roulette at foot. Headcaps of volumes II, III, IV and V split; likewise for the tail caps of volumes I and II. Upper joint of volume II cracked at foot over 8 cm. Volume labels rubbed. Rubbing and corners slightly bumped.
    Historian originally from Savoy who became its historiographer in the 17th century. While the...
    €450
  46. Souvenirs d'un Saint-Cyrien
    René MAIZEROY

    Souvenirs d'un Saint-Cyrien

    Victor Havard|Paris 1880|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the rare copies on Holland paper of which no mention is made.
    Bradel binding in half turquoise cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, date and double gilt fillet at foot, red shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Occasional light foxing.
    €150
  47. Oeuvres
    Adrien de SARRAZIN

    Oeuvres

    Urbain Canel|Paris 1825|9 x 14.50 cm|6 volumes reliés
    New edition, one of the very rare copies printed on salmon paper of which no mention is made.
    Full brown shagreen bindings, spines with five raised bands set with black fillets decorated with double black compartments decorated with central gilt fleurons, gilt roulettes on headcaps, quintuple black fillet frames on boards enriched at corners with gilt fleurons and struck at their centers with four gilt fleurons forming a diamond, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt dentelle frame on pastedowns, edges gilt, gilt dots on leading edges, elegant unsigned bindings.
    The complete set in 6 volumes comprises:
    - Volumes 1 & 2: Le caravansérail
    - Volume 3: Bardouc ou le pâtre du...
    €300
  48. Théâtre II
    Eugène IONESCO

    Théâtre II

    Gallimard|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Elegant half maroon calf over geometric marbled paper boards by Goy & Vilaine, date, title, author and work in anthracite palladium to spine, maroon paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine (slightly faded) preserved.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Eugène Ionesco to Marcel Aymé.
    A very good copy nicely bound.
    €1,200
  49. Théâtre. Oeuvres nouvelles
    Alexandre DUMAS

    Théâtre. Oeuvres nouvelles

    Passard|Paris 1846|14 x 22 cm|4 volumes brochés
    First collected edition.
    We have the first four volumes of this series which comprises ten volumes but is very rarely encountered complete (Cf. Clouzot).
    Some minor lacks to spines and boards, scratches to front board of second volume, spine of fourth volume split, light dampstains at end of three of the four volumes.
    Rare set.
    €250
  51. Oeuvres
    François RABELAIS

    Oeuvres

    Desoer|Paris 1820|8.50 x 14.50 cm|3 volumes reliés
    New edition printed on laid paper and illustrated with 15 out-of-text engravings printed on China paper.
    Full glazed blue calf bindings, lightened spines with five raised bands set with gilt garlands ornamented with fleurons and blind-stamped dots, gilt friezes at head and tail of spines, blind rolls on headcaps, light rubbing at head and tail of joints, frame of romantic arabesque garlands blind-stamped on boards, struck at their centers with a blind-stamped mandorla at the center of which sits a blind-stamped flower with gilt pistil, gilt corner ornaments on boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, frame of blind dentelle on pastedowns, marbled edges, blind garland on leading edges...
    €450
  52. Oeuvres du comte Adrien de Sarrazin. Le caravansérail - Contes nouveaux et nouvelles nouvelles - Bardouc
    Adrien de SARRAZIN

    Oeuvres du comte Adrien de Sarrazin. Le caravansérail - Contes nouveaux et nouvelles nouvelles - Bardouc

    Librairie de Charles Gosselin|Paris 1841|11 x 18 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Full dark green shagreen binding, spine slightly faded with four raised bands set with gilt garlands decorated with gilt double compartments adorned with gilt garlands, gilt roulettes on headcaps, frame of septuple gilt and black fillets on marbled paper boards, gilt fleurons at corners of one of the gilt fillets, white watered silk endpapers and pastedowns showing some staining, frame of fine gilt dentelle on pastedowns, gilt fillet on leading edges, all edges gilt, elegant unsigned binding.

    €80
  53. Le cabinet satyrique ou recueil parfaict des vers piquans et gaillards de ce temps, tirés des secrets cabinets des sieurs de Sigognes, Regnier, Motin, Berthelot, Maynard et autres des plus signalez poètes du dix-septième siècle
    COLLECTIF

    Le cabinet satyrique ou recueil parfaict des vers piquans et gaillards de ce temps, tirés des secrets cabinets des sieurs de Sigognes, Regnier, Motin, Berthelot, Maynard et autres des plus signalez poètes du dix-septième siècle

    Duquesne • Claudin|Gand [Ghent] • & Paris 1859-1860|10.50 x 18 cm|3 volumes reliés en 2
    New complete edition, revised and corrected, printed in 134 copies, ours one of 116 on laid paper.
    Full red morocco bindings, spines slightly faded with five raised bands decorated with gilt floral motifs, gilt dates at foot, gilt roulettes on headcaps, boards stamped at center with gilt arabesques forming a mandorla at the center of which appears a gilt allegory, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt dentelle border on pastedowns, double fillets on leading edges, tiny tears of no consequence on leading edges, all edges gilt, superb near-contemporary bindings signed by Gaillard at foot of spine of first volume.
    Fine copy very elegantly bound.
    €400
  54. Oeuvres précédées d'une notice par M. de Pongerville
    Charles Hubert MILLEVOYE

    Oeuvres précédées d'une notice par M. de Pongerville

    Charpentier|Paris 1840|11 x 17.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half green shagreen binding, smooth spine faded and decorated with gilt romantic arabesques, green cardboard boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners very slightly bumped, speckled edges.
    Some light foxing.
    €50
  55. Le vicaire de Wakefield
    Oliver GOLDSMITH, Walter SCOTT

    Le vicaire de Wakefield

    Charpentier|Paris 1839|11 x 18 cm|relié
    New edition of the French translation by Louise Belloc.
    Half red calf binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt romantic arabesques, marbled paper boards with some light surface wear, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, three corners slightly bumped, contemporary romantic binding.
    Notice on the author by Sir Walter Scott.
    Some foxing.
    €60
  56. Etudes de la nature
    Jacques-Henri BERNARDIN DE SAINT-PIERRE

    Etudes de la nature

    Librairie de Firmin-Didot Frères|Paris 1848|11 x 18.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half green morocco binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with black dots, decorated with double black compartments adorned with central gilt stars, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, near-contemporary binding signed by Allô.
    Some minor foxing without consequence.
    €150
  57. Lettres de madame de Sévigné à sa fille et à ses amis
    Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Marquise de SEVIGNE

    Lettres de madame de Sévigné à sa fille et à ses amis

    Ménard & Desenne|Paris 1827|8.50 x 14.50 cm|12 volumes reliés
    New illustrated edition, with frontispiece in the first volume of a portrait of Madame de Sévigné engraved by Dequevauviller.
    Half raspberry calf bindings, spines with four raised bands set with gilt garlands decorated with fleurons and typographical motifs stamped in blind, black calf title and volume labels, raspberry cardboard boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, two corners slightly bumped, elegant contemporary romantic bindings.
    Some minor foxing.
    Handsome copy, complete in 12 volumes, in charming and elegant contemporary romantic and decorative binding.
    €680
  58. Peveril du Pic
    Walter SCOTT

    Peveril du Pic

    Charles Gosselin • A. Sautelet & Cie|Paris 1828|7.50 x 11 cm|8 volumes reliés
    New edition of the French translation by A.J.B. Defauconpret.
    Half caramel morocco bindings, spines with one large raised band decorated with black romantic cartouches, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, three corners slightly bumped, contemporary romantic bindings signed by Meslant at foot of spines.
    Pen gift inscriptions dated 1922 on blank endpapers serving as bookplates.
    Handsome copy in charming uniform romantic binding signed by Meslant.
    €250
  59. Joseph
    Paul-Jérémie BITAUBÉ

    Joseph

    De l'imprimerie de Didot Aîné|à Paris 1786|11 x 19.50 cm|relié
    Fourth edition statement, illustrated with a portrait frontispiece by Cochin and 9 figures by Marillier in frames with captions; printed on strong paper. An edition in 2 volumes in-18 was published at the same time.
    Full red morocco binding with long grain (Russia leather) slightly later. Smooth spine decorated in grotesque style with a central tool and semi of stars; roll at head and tail. Gilt title. Boards decorated with a series of border rolls, foliage, Greek keys, chains, dentelles... Dotted roll on edges, Greek key border inside. All edges gilt. Except for one yellowed gathering, very fresh throughout. Small brown speckling on boards. Beautiful binding, elegant, in the taste of...
    €500
  60. Nostalgie de Paris
    Francis CARCO

    Nostalgie de Paris

    J. Ferenczi & fils|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to François Mauriac : "...avec ma bien fidèle et toujours "jeune" admiration..."
    A pale dampstain to foot of the spine, slightly sunned.
    €350
  61. Pour l'amour de Marie Salat
    Régine DEFORGES

    Pour l'amour de Marie Salat

    Albin Michel|Paris 1986|13.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Hollande paper, this copy one of 20 hors commerce, the only large paper copies.
    A fine copy.
    €250
  62. Histoire de John Cooper d'Albany
    Maurice SACHS

    Histoire de John Cooper d'Albany

    Gallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €300
  64. Crime passionnel
    Antonin ARTAUD (edited by) Ludwig LEWISOHN

    Crime passionnel

    Denoël & Steele|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, translated by Antonin Artaud and Bernard Steele, one of 25 numbered copies on alfa, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €300
  65. La dérobée
    Claude ROY

    La dérobée

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    Edition, one of 35 copies numbered on "pur-fil" paper only leading copies.
    Bel autograph signed and dated Claude Roy to Régine (Deforges): "... fine and golden, so sun that wants to devour his friend ..."
    Nice copy.
    €150
  66. Le verbe aimer et autres essais
    Claude ROY

    Le verbe aimer et autres essais

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    Edition, one of 35 copies numbered on "pur-fil" paper only leading copies.
    Bel autograph signed and dated Claude Roy to Régine (Deforges): "... fine and golden, so sun that wants to devour his friend ..."
    Nice copy.
    €150
  67. Mémoires sur la vie et le siècle de Salvator Rosa
    Sydney Owenson dite LADY MORGAN

    Mémoires sur la vie et le siècle de Salvator Rosa

    Alexis Eymery • Ponthieu|Paris 1824|12.50 x 20 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition in French.
    Half black sheep bindings, smooth spines decorated with black and gilt fillets as well as black fleurons, spines with minor scuffs without consequence, black calf title and volume labels, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, two corners slightly bumped, a small tear at head on one leading edge of the second volume, contemporary bindings.
    Frontispiece to the first volume with a lithographed portrait by Marlet of Salvator Rosa.
    Some foxing.
    €120
  68. Qu'en fera-t-il?
    Edward George Bulwer LYTTON

    Qu'en fera-t-il?

    Hachette & Cie|Paris 1860|11 x 18 cm|2 volumes reliés
    New edition of the French translation.
    Half black shagreen bindings, spine with four raised bands decorated with black compartments, black paper boards with scratches, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, three corners slightly bumped, contemporary bindings signed in blind by Bonvoisin.
    An ink stain affecting the edges of the second volume.
    Provenance: from the library of the painter Hector Giacomelli with his pen-written gift inscriptions at the head of the blank endpapers.
    €100
  69. Le dernier fantôme
    Joseph MÉRY

    Le dernier fantôme

    Gabriel Roux|Paris 1854|11 x 18 cm|relié
    New edition illustrated with engravings.
    Half red shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with double gilt compartments adorned with gilt arabesques, gilt initials at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    €50
  71. Marguerite Chalis et la légende de Clotilde de Surville
    Albin MAZON

    Marguerite Chalis et la légende de Clotilde de Surville

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1873|9.50 x 16 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Full red morocco binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt floral motifs, gilt roulettes on headcaps, boards stamped at their centers with a gilt bouquet of flowers and decorated at corners with gilt floral motifs, small black spots on boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, frame of gilt dentelle on pastedowns, following endpapers of marbled paper, gilt fillet on edges, top edge gilt, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed by Courmont.
    Text followed by the marriage certificate of Bérenger de Surville, a letter from M. Eugène Villard and a letter from M. Jules Baissac.
    Handsome copy perfectly established in an elegant full...
    €150
  72. Histoire de la littérature dramatique
    Jules JANIN

    Histoire de la littérature dramatique

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1856-1858|11.50 x 18.50 cm|6 volumes reliés
    First edition.
    Half caramel calf bindings, spines with four fine raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments, red morocco title labels, olive green morocco volume labels, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, some corners slightly bumped, speckled edges, contemporary bindings.
    Some foxing, minor black stains of no consequence on some spines and in margins of some boards.
    Copy established in a charming uniform contemporary binding.
    €250
  73. Choix de petites pieces du théatre anglois, traduites des originaux
    Robert DODSLEY, John GAY

    Choix de petites pieces du théatre anglois, traduites des originaux

    Chez Prault|à Paris 1756|9.50 x 16.20 cm|2 tomes en un volume relié
    First edition of this translation by Claude Pierre Patu. Attribution according to Barbier.
    Contemporary full glazed blonde calf binding. Smooth spine decorated. Red morocco title-label. Light rubbing. Fine copy, very fresh. The first volume brings together 4 plays by Robert Dodsley: The Toy Shop, satirical comedy, 1735; The King and the Miller of Mansfield, 1736, farce; The Blind Beggar of Bethnal Green, and The Devil to Pay. The second volume contains three plays by John Gay, including the famous The Beggar's Opera, 1728 (which Berthold Brecht would later adapt as The Threepenny Opera), What D'ye Call It? and Tragi-comi-pastoral. Gay's plays are preceded by his introductions and...
    €400
  74. Le saint homme de Huestra
    René Georges HERMANN-PAUL, LUCIEN-GRAUX DOCTEUR

    Le saint homme de Huestra

    Manuel Bruker|Paris 1928|23.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 275 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only printing with 5 Madagascar and 25 Japan.
    Work illustrated with original colored woodcuts by Hermann-Paul.
    Endpapers lightly shadowed, handsome copy.
    €120
  75. Mémoires
    Émile BAUMANN

    Mémoires

    La nouvelle édition|Paris 1943|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy illustrated with a photographic portrait of the author as frontispiece.
    €40
  76. Les belles histoires du seigneur de Brantôme
    Joseph HEMARD, Pierre de Bourdeille BRANTÔME

    Les belles histoires du seigneur de Brantôme

    G. Crès & Cie|Paris 1924|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché sous étui
    Illustrated edition with original color images by Joseph Hémard, one of 1650 numbered copies on tinted laid paper, the only issue along with 50 on Madagascar paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  77. Thomas l'agnelet
    Guy ARNOUX, Claude FARRÈRE

    Thomas l'agnelet

    Javal et Bourdeaux|Paris 1927|25.50 x 33 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    Edition of 175 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, with 18 original watercolors full page by Guy Arnoux engraved by Raoul Serres.
    Numerous vignettes, ornate capitals and culs-de-lampe.
    Two small tears, not serious, to slipcase.
    A very good copy.
    €800
  78. Ce que je n'ai pas dit... (souvenirs d'un reporter)
    René DELPÊCHE

    Ce que je n'ai pas dit... (souvenirs d'un reporter)

    S.E.P.E|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Edition, one of 60 copies hors commerce numbered on vellum only leading copies.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by René Delpêche Paul Antonini: "... the brother of a good friend who has known many other chapters ..."
    Preface by Pierre Lazareff.
    Cover.
    spine slightly insolated, nice interior state.
    €80
  79. Eros modern'style
    Patrick WALDBERG

    Eros modern'style

    Jean-Jacques Pauvert|Paris 1964|18 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Publisher's flexible sand-colored cardboard binding, smooth spine, with the illustrated dust jacket.
    Iconography.
    €50
  81. Le treizain de la nostalgie et du déchirement
    Charles LE GOFFIC

    Le treizain de la nostalgie et du déchirement

    Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1926|-|broché
    First edition, one of 194 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing with 6 on Japan paper.
    Autograph signature of the publisher below the justification page.
    Spine and boards very lightly and marginally sunned as often, handsome interior condition.
    €40
  82. Perinaïk, une bretonne compagne de Jeanne d'Arc
    M.W. PASCAL-ETIENNE

    Perinaïk, une bretonne compagne de Jeanne d'Arc

    Chamuel|Paris 1893|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    Third original edition, revised, corrected and expanded.
    Half navy blue sheep binding, spine with five raised bands, two minor accidents to headcaps, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted to one pastedown.
    Work illustrated by A. Pascal-Etienne.
    Rare.
    €100
  83. Marin de métier pilote de fortune
    André, capitaine de vaisseau JUBELIN

    Marin de métier pilote de fortune

    Editions France-Empire|Paris 1951|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on marais crèvecoeur paper, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €80
  84. Clément
    Max ERNST, Joseph BREITBACH

    Clément

    Seghers|Paris 1958|11.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    first edition on the current paper, the French translation.
    autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Joseph Breitbach Bernard Minorets.
    Illustrated cover of a Max Ernst drawing.
    €80
  85. La grande épitaphe-misère
    Jacques GAUCHERON

    La grande épitaphe-misère

    Editions Raison d'être|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Edition, one of 15 numbered copies on fine ppaier and off trade, only large papers with another 135 numbered copies on fine paper.
    autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Jacques Adda Gaucheron Madame Gerard.
    Book, illustrated with a portrait of the author as a frontispiece.
    A scorch marks on the second flat and the last layers.
    Trailer retained.
    €80
  86. La Floride
    Joseph MÉRY

    La Floride

    Hachette|Paris 1863|11 x 18 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Full red shagreen binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments, gilt name at foot of spine, gilt roulettes on headcaps, double gilt fillet frame on boards, gilt initials struck in center of front board, endpapers and pastedowns of moiré-effect paper, gilt dentelle frame on pastedowns, all edges gilt, gilt fillet on leading edges, corners very slightly bumped without significance, handsome unsigned contemporary binding.
    Handsome copy elegantly bound.
    €100
  87. La guerre du Nizam
    Joseph MÉRY

    La guerre du Nizam

    Hachette & Cie|Paris 1863|11 x 18 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Full red shagreen binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments, gilt name at foot of spine, gilt roulettes on headcaps, double gilt fillet frame on boards, gilt initials struck in center of front board, endpapers and pastedowns of moiré-effect paper, gilt dentelle frame on pastedowns, all edges gilt, gilt fillet on leading edges, corners very slightly bumped without significance, handsome unsigned contemporary binding.
    Handsome copy elegantly bound.
    €100
  88. Poesies françoises de Gilles Menage
    Gilles MÉNAGE

    Poesies françoises de Gilles Menage

    De l'imprimerie d' Edme Martin|Paris 1758|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    New and very rare edition, printed in a small number of copies by the author himself.
    Contemporary full marbled brown sheep binding. Decorated raised spine. Dark brown morocco title label. Rubbing, some scuffs on boards.
    In 1652 appeared Aegidi Menagii Miscellanea published by Augustin Courbé in which were gathered for the first time French, Latin, Greek, and Italian poetry. Menage who had obtained a privilege allowing him to print Divers opuscules de vers et de proses for 10 years, before it reverted to Courbé, thus had several poetry pieces printed in very small numbers which he intended for his friends, as with this copy which has the particularity of presenting only a...
    €280
  89. L'homme à la longue barbe. Précis sur la vie et les aventures de Chodruc Duclos, suivi de ses lettres
    Edouard ELICAGARAY, Auguste AMIC

    L'homme à la longue barbe. Précis sur la vie et les aventures de Chodruc Duclos, suivi de ses lettres

    Chez tous les marchands de nouveautés|Paris 1829|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Second edition published anonymously of this biography devoted to this curious character.
    Work complete with the portrait of Chodruc Duclos and the folding facsimile of his handwriting.
    Rare copy presented in temporary wrappers which shows some small corner losses.
    Some light foxing otherwise a handsome copy.
    €150
  90. La ferme de l'orange et Héva
    Joseph MÉRY

    La ferme de l'orange et Héva

    Baudry|Paris 1853|11 x 18 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half red calf binding, smooth spine lightened and decorated with gilt and black fillets, black calf title-label, gilt friezes at head and foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges.
    Some minor foxing of no consequence.
    €50
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