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  1. Domaine de fée
    Gustave KAHN

    Domaine de fée

    Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] 1895|15.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on colored paper, one draw with 10 Holland paper.
    Signed autograph of the author Henry Febvre.
    Small tears with three light gaps on the back and the boards, foxing on the guards.
    €150
  2. Les tréteaux du succès : Figures de bronze ou statues de neige
    Édouard DRUMONT, Lucien MÉTIVET

    Les tréteaux du succès : Figures de bronze ou statues de neige

    Flammarion|Paris 1900|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on the current paper.
    Signed autograph from the author to the French journalist Paul Mathieix Action.
    Book decorated with illustrations of Lucien Métivet.
    A few minor scratches on his back lightly browned, some spots on the flat poremier well as the earliest and latest leaflets.
    €450
  3. Vieux portraits vieux cadres
    Édouard DRUMONT, Gaston COINDRE

    Vieux portraits vieux cadres

    Flammarion|Paris s. d. [1903]|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on the current paper.
    autograph dedication of the author signed autograph from the author to the French journalist Paul Mathieix Action.
    spine slightly faded with scratches that caused shortages of paper, spots on boards and guards.
    Book illustrated with 110 drawings of Gaston Coindre.
    €300
  4. L'affaire du "Gaga" avec une lettre de Dubut de Laforest
    Edmond HIPPEAU, Jean-Louis DUBUT DE LAFOREST

    L'affaire du "Gaga" avec une lettre de Dubut de Laforest

    Dentu|Paris 1886|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Edition printed few.
    Signed autograph from the author to composer and music critic Oscar Comettant.
    Two small rips on the back, light angular gaps in the back and walk on the flat.
    Rare.
    €200
  5. Sur les talus
    Paul SIGNAC, Jean AJALBERT

    Sur les talus[On the Embankments]

    Léon Vanier|Paris 1887|14.50 x 23 cm|broché

    First edition printed in 51 copies numbered and initialled by the author on Whatman.
    Playful and striking signed presentation inscription from Jean Ajalbert to Henry Fèvre: "... ex-écrevisse de rempart, ces vers de l'auteur des bastions..."
    Illustrated with an original lithograph by Paul Signac as frontispiece.
    Minor spots on the lower cover, a rare and handsome copy.

    €1,500
  6. Bas les coeurs! 1870-1871
    Georges DARIEN

    Bas les coeurs! 1870-1871

    Albert Savine|Paris 1889|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, service de presse (advance) stamp to lower cover.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Georges Darien to Monsieur Conil.
    Two small tears repaired on the spine, angular lacks on the upper cover with three tears, foxing on covers.
    Rare.
    €600
  7. Remarques sur le bonheur
    Bernard GRASSET

    Remarques sur le bonheur

    Gallimard|Paris 1931|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a 1800 numbered copies on Alfa paper.
    Signed autograph Bernard Grasset Robert Garric.
    Catholic reformist, the dedicatee was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at the Institut Sainte-Marie of Neuilly remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he...
    €60
  8. Psychologie de l'immortalité
    Bernard GRASSET

    Psychologie de l'immortalité

    Gallimard|Paris 1929|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Edition, a numbered copies on Alfa paper.
    Signed autograph Bernard Grasset Robert Garric.
    Catholic reformist, he was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at the Institut Sainte-Marie of Neuilly remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had...
    €60
  9. La vigie
    Marcel ARLAND

    La vigie

    Gallimard|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, review copy.
    Signed autograph Marcel Arland Robert Garric.
    Catholic reformist, he was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at the Institut Sainte-Marie of Neuilly remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the...
    €30
  10. La generation ou exposition des phenomenes relatifs a cette fonction naturelle de leur mechanisme, de leurs causes respectives et des effets immediats qui en resultent
    Albrecht von HALLER

    La generation ou exposition des phenomenes relatifs a cette fonction naturelle de leur mechanisme, de leurs causes respectives et des effets immediats qui en resultent

    Chez Des Ventes de la Doué|à Paris 1774|12.50 x 20.50 cm (In-8)|2 volumes reliés

    First French edition and the first translation into the vernacular, following the original Latin text published in the Elementa physiologica in eight volumes between 1757 and 1766. Copy with unidentified arms, bearing angular ermine spots on the covers. The Rohan or Rohan Chabot families affixed only the emblems or charges of their heraldry to their books, but we have been unable to identify a family behind the use of ermine spots, as these occur in too many coats of arms.

    Contemporary full mottled calf bindings. Spines gilt in compartments with thistle tools. Red morocco title- and volume-labels, gilt-tooled. Gilt roll at foot. Triple gilt fillet border on covers with...

    €1,000
  11. L'être poupée suivi de Colombe aquiline
    Salah STÉTIÉ

    L'être poupée suivi de Colombe aquiline

    Gallimard|Paris 1983|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 57 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the tirage de tête.
    A very good copy.
    €100
  12. A la lisière du temps
    Claude ROY

    A la lisière du temps

    Gallimard|Paris 1984|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €80
  13. Ekoué-Yamba-O
    Alejo CARPENTIER

    Ekoué-Yamba-O[Ekoué-Yamba-O]

    Gallimard|Paris 1988|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 26 numbered copies on vélin chiffon paper, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €250
  15. Le bon apôtre
    Philippe SOUPAULT

    Le bon apôtre

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1923|13 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, falsely stated seventh edition.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Philippe Soupault to Jacques Decour : "... en lui souhaitant un séjour agréable en Allemagne que le bon apôtre a connu en 1913".
    Small tears in the margins without lack, not serious, to the covers.
    €480
  16. Théâtre VI
    Michel DE GHELDERODE

    Théâtre VI

    Gallimard|Paris 1982|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête.
    A very good copy.
    €250
  19. Bon pied bon oeil
    Roger VAILLAND

    Bon pied bon oeil

    Corrêa|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, review copy.
    Signed autograph of the author Christian Melchior-Bonnet.
    Two small clear spots at the top of the first guard.
    €80
  20. Le chaos et la nuit
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Le chaos et la nuit

    Gallimard|Paris 1963|14 x 21 cm|broché
    Second edition published the same year as the first edition, one of 45 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
    A very good copy.
    €350
  21. Médée
    Léon DAUDET

    Médée

    Flammarion|Paris 1935|18 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
    A good copy with good margins.
    €100
  23. Tangu et Félime. Poeme en IV chants
    Jean François de LA HARPE

    Tangu et Félime. Poeme en IV chants

    Chez Pissot|[Paris] 1780|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, illustrated with a frontispiece and 4 fine figures by Marillier engraved by Ponce, De Ghendt... and printed on strong paper. Rare copy entirely ruled, even for the figures.
    Full navy morocco binding ca 1860 signed Arnaud. Raised-band spine decorated. Title and date in gilt. Triple gilt fillet frame on boards. Rich interior border. Edges gilt. Minor traces of rubbing to upper joint at head. Very handsome copy.
    La Harpe drew the substance of his poem from an Arab tale, which was taken up by the Provençals in the romance Fortunatus, then at the beginning of the 18th century: Les aventures d'Abdalla.
    19th-century ecclesiastical armorial bookplate, gold on red...
    €550
  24. Vie du Marechal Duc de Villars
    Maréchal Duc de VILLARS, Louis-Pierre ANQUETIL

    Vie du Marechal Duc de Villars

    Chez Moutard|à Paris 1784|10 x 17.20 cm|4 volumes reliés
    First edition, illustrated with a medallion portrait frontispiece and 4 folding battle plans.
    Contemporary full marbled tobacco-colored sheep bindings. Smooth spine decorated in grotesque style with chevrons. Fawn morocco title-label and volume labels. Frame border on boards. One lack to upper joint at tail. One hole on spine of volume 3 and on that of volume 1. Rubbing to headcaps. Corners slightly bumped. One gathering sprung in volume 1, another in volume 3. Good copy, quite decorative.
    An edition of Villars' Memoirs by Abbé de Montgon was published in 1739, but it is very incomplete, based only on a copy of a single manuscript and on gazette extracts. Marshal de Castries and...
    €500
  25. Histoire de Napoléon
    Jacques Marquet de Montbreton NORVINS

    Histoire de Napoléon

    Furne|Paris 1840|15.70 x 24.20 cm|relié
    Edition abundantly illustrated with original vignettes and plates by Raffet. Handsome and famous Romantic illustrated work.
    Half black shagreen binding, smooth spines decorated with Romantic rocaille ornaments, frame of two gilt fillets on the aubergine paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of crosshatched dark blue paper, corners rubbed. Rubbing to headcaps, contemporary Romantic binding. Occasional light spotting on clean white paper. Of note, the presence of three childish drawings made as tracings on the verso of three plates. Each plate is protected by a pink tissue guard.
    Work illustrated with 80 wood-engraved plates and a steel-engraved frontispiece as well as numerous...
    €400
  26. Benjamin ou reconnoissance de Joseph, tragedie chrétienne en trois actes et en vers
    Pierre-Joseph ARTHUYS

    Benjamin ou reconnoissance de Joseph, tragedie chrétienne en trois actes et en vers

    Chez Cailleau|à Paris 1749|13.50 x 21.50 cm|relié

    First edition.
    Full blonde calf binding from the late 19th century signed Bauzonnet. Smooth spine decorated with two mirrored fleurons, fillets on the headcaps. Blind-stamped title. Triple fillet frame on the boards. Rich interior border. Very handsome copy.
    Father Arthuys, a Jesuit, dramatized one of the most famous and touching stories from the Bible: Joseph was sold by his brothers as a slave in Egypt and became, by saving the pharaoh, master of Egypt as tax farmer. Benjamin is one of Jacob's sons, Joseph's brother by the same mother, Rachel. Before all his brothers, Joseph reveals himself. The tragedy was titled Christian although it is set before Christianity, in order to...

    €250
  27. Ombres vivantes
    Francis CARCO

    Ombres vivantes

    J. Ferenczi & fils|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, review copy.
    Tribute autograph signed by the author.
    A small scratch on the back that also has a slight tear in the foot.
    €40
  28. Mal vu mal dit
    Samuel BECKETT

    Mal vu mal dit

    Editions de Minuit|Paris 1981|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Editions de Minuit, Paris 1981, 14x19,5cm, original wrappers.
    First edition, one of 114 numbered copies on alfa mousse, this one of 15 hors commerce (advance) copies.
    Signed and inscribed by Samuel Beckett to a friend.
    A very good copy.
    €1,200
  29. Ecoutez-voir
    Elsa TRIOLET

    Ecoutez-voir

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 copies on light blue vélin, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy with good margins.
    €300
  30. Lumineux rentre chez lui
    André DHÔTEL

    Lumineux rentre chez lui

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €300
  31. Caii Sallustii Crispi quae exstant opera
    SALLUSTE [Caius Crispus Sallustius]

    Caii Sallustii Crispi quae exstant opera

    Sumptibus Mich. Steph. David|Lutetiae Parisiorum [Paris] • (Paris) 1744|-|relié
    New edition, illustrated with a frontispiece, headpiece, and 2 figures by Cochin, engraved by Fessard. Fine printing on strong laid paper. This new illustrated edition was reprinted by Barbou in 1774.
    Full navy long-grained morocco binding, later circa 1800, signed at foot R. P. Thouvenin. Joseph Thouvenin the younger was the elder of the more famous Thouvenin of the same name. This sober binding is in the taste of Bozérian. Raised spine decorated with 4 small fleurons, series of roulettes at foot. Fillet frame on covers. Edges gilt. Spine sunned turning green. Minor rubbing to headcaps, spine and covers. Tissue guards present. Title page and frontispiece with some foxing, some leaves...
    €550
  32. Oeuvres choisies de Madame Deshoulieres
    Antoinette du Ligier de la Garde DESHOULIERES

    Oeuvres choisies de Madame Deshoulieres

    De l'Imprimerie de P. Didot l'aîné|à Paris 1795|9.50 x 15.30 cm|relié
    Fine edition published by Didot printed on laid paper with figures before letters, illustrated with a frontispiece portrait by Rochard and 3 figures by Marillier engraved by Pouce, de Ghendt. This charming edition is said to have been limited to 100 copies.
    Full ripe orange morocco binding, late 19th century, signed David. Raised spine handsomely decorated, with roulettes at head and foot. Brown morocco title and volume labels. Triple fillet frame on covers. Rich interior border. Edges gilt. A very slight tear to outer edge.
    Very handsome copy in a rare shade, perfectly executed in a master binding.
    €850
  34. Eva ou le journal interrompu
    Jacques CHARDONNE

    Eva ou le journal interrompu

    Grasset|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved to the press service.
    Signed autograph of the author Robert Garric.
    Some small foxing mainly affecting the guards.
    €120
  35. L'appel du Rhin - La minute sacrée
    Maurice BARRÈS

    L'appel du Rhin - La minute sacrée

    Société littéraire de France|Paris 1919|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
    first edition on the current paper it is printed on Rives 30 leading copies.
    Signed autograph of the author Robert Garric.
    Book illustrated with a frontispiece engraved on wood by Alexandre Noll.
    €150
  36. [OFFICE] L'office du S. sacrement pour le jour de la feste, et toute l'octave

    [OFFICE] L'office du S. sacrement pour le jour de la feste, et toute l'octave

    Chez Jean Vilette|à Paris 1693|9 x 16.80 cm|2 volumes reliés
    New edition, illustrated with two frontispieces representing Christ.
    Contemporary full red morocco bindings with red morocco doublures with dentelle decoration. Spines with raised bands decorated with compartments, gilt title and volume labels. Gilt fillet border on the covers. Roulette on the leading edges. Red morocco on the pastedowns with a wide dentelle frieze. Gilt edges. Spines slightly faded. A very handsome copy, moreover of beautiful freshness, notwithstanding some offset from the red morocco on the endpapers.
    The first volume contains the office, the second had previously appeared under the title: "Tradition des pères de l'église & des auteurs ecclésiastiques touchant la...
    €600
  37. Zelomir
    Charles-Gilbert Terray MOREL DE VINDÉ

    Zelomir

    Chez Bleuet jeune|à Paris 1801|7.50 x 13.50 cm|relié
    First edition, a small octavo edition with the same pagination having appeared on the same date. Fine typographic printing by Didot on deluxe laid paper. 6 figures by Lefèvre in double state, and engraved by Godefroy.
    Full blonde morocco binding, late 19th century, signed R. Raparlier. Spine with raised bands, decorated. Title and date in gilt. Triple gilt fillet frame on boards. Gilt edges. Wide interior borders. Restoration to first compartment over 1cm. Rubbing to headcaps, joints and corners. Light tears to front board. Loss of gilding to fillet frame on rear board. Handsome copy nevertheless.
    Small adventure novel set in the Middle Ages at the time of the first crusades, in...
    €500
  38. La Pharsale
    LUCAIN, Guillaume de BREBEUF

    La Pharsale

    Chez Antoine de Sommaville|à Paris 1659|8 x 13.80 cm|relié
    A reprint by the same publisher of the original published in 1657; it is very handsomely illustrated with a medallion portrait of Lucan supported by two eagles, a frontispiece and 10 very lively copperplate engravings (shipwreck, battles...) engraved by François Chauveau. All the plates, apart from the title-frontispiece, are before the letter. This second edition certainly benefited from the very first remaining prints.
    Full raspberry red morocco binding from the end of the 19th century signed Petit. Raised band spine with blind compartments. Blind fillet frame on the covers. Gilt title and date at foot. All edges gilt. Rich decorative gilt board-edges. A stain on the third compartment...
    €850
  39. La tour de Percemont - Marianne
    George SAND

    La tour de Percemont - Marianne

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1876|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié

    First edition published as part of the complete works
    Half light brown morocco by Petit successeur de Simier, spine in six compartments, marbled pastedowns and endpapers, top edge gilt
    Handsome autograph inscription from George Sand to his friend Charles Sagnier, a frequent visitor of the house at Nohant during the final years of Sand's life.
    Provenance: from the library of Charles Sagnier with his ex libris.

    €3,000
  40. Actuelles - Chroniques 1944-1948
    Albert CAMUS

    Actuelles - Chroniques 1944-1948

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête
    A fine, unsophisticated copy.
    €3,500
  41. Ne pas croire ce qu'on voit, histoire espagnole. Par feu M. Boursault [Ensemble] Le marquis de Chavigny
    Edme BOURSAULT

    Ne pas croire ce qu'on voit, histoire espagnole. Par feu M. Boursault [Ensemble] Le marquis de Chavigny

    Chez Le Breton|à Paris 1739|9 x 16.20 cm|relié
    New edition, rare, like the original published in 1670 of these two novels.
    Copy with the arms of the princes of Bourbon Condé, azure with three fleur-de-lys or, with a bend gules, having presumably belonged to Louise-Anne de Bourbon Condé, known as Mademoiselle de Charolais, daughter of the legitimized daughter of Louis XIV, Mademoiselle de Nantes.
    Full blonde marbled and glazed sheep binding. Smooth spine decorated with 4 tools with small corner tools and rolls. Red morocco title label. Arms stamped on boards, triple gilt fillet frame. A yellow stain on some leaves at end of work. Joints finely restored. Handsome copy.
    Boursault is better known and...
    €900
  42. [PSAUTIER] Les pseaumes en forme de prieres. Paraphrases
    ANONYME

    [PSAUTIER] Les pseaumes en forme de prieres. Paraphrases

    Chez Daniel Horthemels|à Paris 1690|10 x 17 cm|relié
    First edition. A ruled copy. French translation of Latin text on same page.
    This copy bears unidentified initials.
    Contemporary lined red morocco, spine in compartments with two tools, crowned initials BD and a third letter (most likely a ‘T') and two hands shaking hands inside a heart (the arms of the town of Sées in Normandy); these tools repeated on the corners of the covers (with a triple fillet frame). The morocco lining also has these tools in the corners, with a personalized central tool consisting of a crowned medallion with an angel facing a kneeling figure preparing to receive the Holy Spirit. Gilt edges. Slightly rubbed along joints.
    A fine copy in the rarest of...
    €1,600
  43. Les Bergeries de Mre Honorat de Bueil, chevalier, sieur de Racan. Dédiées au Roy. Cinquième édition, reveuë et corrigée
    Honorat de Bueil, seigneur de RACAN

    Les Bergeries de Mre Honorat de Bueil, chevalier, sieur de Racan. Dédiées au Roy. Cinquième édition, reveuë et corrigée

    Chez Toussainct du Bray|à Paris 1632|11 x 16.80 cm|relié
    Fifth edition, the last revised and corrected by the author. Printed in italics.
    Contemporary full brown grained sheep binding. Smooth spine attractively decorated. Red morocco title-label. Foxing. Handsome copy.
    According to Louis Arnoult, Racan, (Histoire anecdotique et critique de sa vie et de ses œuvres. Paris, A. Colin. 1896), this is the best edition of the Bergeries. It is preceded by numerous pieces: the epistle to the king, the ode to the king, various sonnets to himself, letter to Malherbe. Racan composed this dramatic pastoral when he fell in love with Catherine de Thermes, alias Arthénice, in 1619. Caught up in the turmoil of war, being himself a soldier, he would not...
    €800
  44. Le Pape
    Victor HUGO

    Le Pape

    Calmann-Lévy|Paris 1878|15 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 15 copies on Whathman paper
    Contemporary Bradel binding by Paul Vié in red cloth, gilt fleuron to spine, midnight blue morocco titlepiece, double fillet and date at foot of spine
    Handsome autograph inscription from Victor Hugo to Leconte de Lisle, poet and head of the Parnassianist movement, who would go on to take over Hugo's chair at the Académie Française.
    €8,000
  45. Bracebridge Hall ; or the humorists [Suivi de] Tales of a traveller. By Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.
    Washington IRVING

    Bracebridge Hall ; or the humorists [Suivi de] Tales of a traveller. By Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.

    Baudry, booseller in foreign languages|Paris 1834|9.50 x 14.60 cm|relié
    Rare Parisian edition. A specific title page for the Tales of a traveller. The first edition of Bracebridge hall appeared in 1822 in N.Y.
    Contemporary Romantic binding in full glazed red calf. Smooth spine richly decorated with foliage and other ornamental tools. Boards stamped in blind with a large central roundel, gilt ruled border. All edges gilt. Light rubbing, notably to lower board and corners... Small stains.
    A handsome and rare copy in a rich Romantic binding.
    €550
  47. Terre des hommes
    Antoine de SAINT-EXUPÉRY

    Terre des hommes

    Gallimard|Paris 1939|13.50 x 19.50 cm|relié sous étui
    First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on Hollande paper, tirage de tête after one copy on Whatman and 9 on China paper.
    Light brown Oasis goatskin by Morina Mongin, covers and spine with dreamlike decoration of humanized mountains after a drawing by Peter Sis, printed in brown colored film and heightened in ochre, sky-blue suede pastedowns, brown suede endpapers, the first endpaper with a lunette of modified sky-blue leather printed in colored film, covers and spine preserved. Half light brown Oasis goatskin slipcase, wood-effect paper boards lined with brown suede; a spectacular set.
    A fine copy with all margins in a handsome binding reaching back to the pilot's...
    €15,000
  48. Rose des vents
    Marc CHAGALL, Philippe SOUPAULT

    Rose des vents

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1929|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only printing with 9 on Japan paper and 31 on Hollande paper.
    Surprising autograph inscription dated and signed by Philippe soupault " A Laurent Tailhade en témoignage de mon admiration."
    With 4 drawings by Marc Chagall.
    Two tears glued to head and foot of a joint, spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned as usual.
    €750
  49. Parler seul
    Tristan TZARA

    Parler seul

    Caractères|Paris 1955|14.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    Second edition, one of 985 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only printing along with 15 on pur fil.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Tristan Tzara to Raymond Queneau.
    A good copy.
    €1,500
  50. Le testament d'un excentrique
    Jules VERNE

    Le testament d'un excentrique

    Collection Hetzel|Paris 1899|18.50 x 28 cm|relié
    Illustrated Edition. Sixty-one illustrations by Georges ROUX, including 20 large color plates in chromotypographies, 35 photographic views of the United States of America (cities and landscapes), a fold-out map of the United States of "America and that of the board game . Catalog Hetzel for 1899-1900 of 8p. end of the book. The title will know that one second edition in 1905 (cartonnage an elephant).
    Cardboard editor golden globe, or said, to the world map. Signed Blancheland plate, connected by Souze. Back to the lighthouse. Very pale scattered spots. Small discolorations along the lower edge of the first flat. Rubbed upper right corner. On the lower...
    €700
  51. Valérie
    Barbara Juliane von KRÜDENER

    Valérie

    Jouaust, Librairie des Bibliophiles|Paris 1884|11 x 18 cm|relié
    Deluxe copy, one of 20 numbered copies on China paper, No. 11, with frontispiece in triple state by Lalauze.
    Original wrappers preserved.
    Contemporary half blue shagreen binding. Spine with raised bands richly decorated and with mosaic work. Gilt titles and date at foot. Fillets on boards. Top edge gilt. Spine uniformly sunned, turned green. 3 raised bands lightly rubbed. Handsome copy nevertheless.
    Epistolary novel partly autobiographical, published with Chateaubriand's help, which was described as a "little masterpiece" by Sainte-Beuve. It enjoyed great success in French and German literary circles.
    €200
  52. Les rois en exil
    Alphonse DAUDET

    Les rois en exil

    E. Dentu|Paris 1879|12 x 18 cm|relié
    first edition on the current paper it is printed in Holland paper a few leading copies.
    Binding to bradel half percaline green, smooth back with a gold floral motif, double net gilded tail, as a piece of modern burgundy shagreen, marbled paper plates, two corners lightly used, contemporary binding.
    Precious autograph signed by Alphonse Daudet: ". The novelist JB d'Aurevilly his admirer and friend Alphonse Daudet"
    Some minor foxing.
    €6,000
  53. Les Burgraves
    Victor HUGO

    Les Burgraves

    E. Michaud|Paris 1843|14.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half blue-grey cloth Bradel binding over marbled paper boards by Champs, spine with gilt stylized floral motif, date and double gilt fillet to foot, navy blue shagreen title-piece with a small angular lack to top, covers preserved.
    Autograph inscription signed by Victor Hugo to his friend, the literary critic Henri Trianon.
    Small manuscript correction to the first page of the introduction    , a few small wormtracks to the title and half-title.
    Provenance : Morizet collection, collection of Raymond Boueil with his engraved ex libris, Maurice Escoffier (Le mouvement romantique N°1557), Robert Schumann, manuscript initials (1965...
    €4,500
  54. Le grand recueil : Lyres. - Méthodes. - Pièces
    Francis PONGE

    Le grand recueil : Lyres. - Méthodes. - Pièces

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|14 x 20.50 cm|3 volumes brochés
    First edition, one advance (service de presse) copy for each volume.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Francis Ponge to Raymond Queneau on the first volume.
    Small foxings on foot of lower cover,in the margins, of the third and last volume.
    €750
  55. Poeta fit, non nascitur
    Lewis CARROLL

    Poeta fit, non nascitur

    Deuxième cahier de Vulturne|Paris 1941|12 x 16.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition in French by Henri Parisot.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Henri Parisot to Raymond Parisot.
    A good copy.
    €250
  56. Vingt-cinq-et-un poèmes
    Tristan TZARA

    Vingt-cinq-et-un poèmes

    Editions de la revue Fontaine|Paris 1946|14 x 19.50 cm|broché

    (ARP Hans) TZARA Tristan. Vingt-cinq-et-un poèmes
    Editions de la revue Fontaine, Paris 1946, 14 x 19,5 cm, original wrappers
    First edition in parts on ordinary paper.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Tristan Tzara to Raymond Queneau.
    With 12 full-page drawings by Hans Arp.
    €1,500
  57. Clef de la poésie
    Jean PAULHAN

    Clef de la poésie

    Gallimard|Paris 1944|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Jean Paulhan to Raymond Queneau : "... ce petit cadeau de Noël de son ami..." with a quotation of Lie-Tzeu : "Tchoung-Ni, ayant d'abord rêvé qu'il était poisson dans les eaux puis oiseau dans les airs and un peu plus tard oiseau dans l'eau and poisson dans les airs, à son réveil y voyait très juste..."
    Spine slightly sunned as usual.
    €750
  58. Epreuves, exorcismes
    Henri MICHAUX

    Epreuves, exorcismes

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in part, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Henri Michaux to Raymond Queneau : "... qui a son rire pour exorciser...[who has his smile to exorcise with]"
    Spine sunned with a small tear to foot, paper yellowed as usual, retaining its advertising slip.
    €1,500
  59. Poèmes de la folie de Hölderlin avec la collaboration de Pierre Klossowski
    Pierre Jean JOUVE, Pierre KLOSSOWSKI

    Poèmes de la folie de Hölderlin avec la collaboration de Pierre Klossowski

    Gallimard|Paris 1963|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    New edition, a numbered copy on bouffant paper, the only printing with 30 pur fil paper.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Pierre Jean Jouve to Raymond Queneau : "... ce génie foudroyé de la poésie with une amicale pensée..." enhanced with an autograph inscription from Pierre Klossowski.
    Foreword by Bernard Groethuysen.
    €600
  60. Peintures
    Henri MICHAUX

    Peintures

    GLM|Paris 1939|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 550 copies on vélin blanc paper, the only printing, along with 30 copies on Normandy.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Henri Michaux to Raymond Queneau.
    With 16 reproductions of paintings by Henri Michaux.
    Foreword by Louis Cheronnet.
    €1,500
  61. L'allure poétique
    MAN RAY, Jacques BARON

    L'allure poétique

    Nrf|Paris 1924|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 535 numbered copies on laid Navarre, with 10 single draw Japan.
    Precious and beautiful autograph signed by the author "Jeanine and Raymond (Queneau). Brotherhood friendly (sic) and everything. Jacques. This April 19, 1935 in their home in Neuilly says Neu Neu for ladies" enriched this handwritten quatrain: "Hi shadows today / Ravissant the wall in a dream / If going from friend to friend / De as a naked Eve songs."
    Illustrated book with a portrait of auterur frontispiece by Man Ray.
    Beautiful specimen.
    €600
  63. La possession et ses aspects théâtraux chez les Ethiopiens de Gondar
    Michel LEIRIS

    La possession et ses aspects théâtraux chez les Ethiopiens de Gondar

    Plon|Paris 1958|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies, one advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Michel Leiris to Jeanine and Raymond (Queneau) : "... avec toute l'affection de leur ami..."
    Spine and covers faded in the margins as usual.
    €800
  64. Corps et biens
    Robert DESNOS

    Corps et biens

    Nrf|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy
    Handsome autograph inscription from Robert Desnos to Janine and Raymond Queneau : "..
    devant qui j'ai repassé le conseil de revision [who were my council of review]", enriched with a drawing showing a little elephant holding up Robert Desnos' name in its trunk
    One joint very slightly cracked at foot.
    €4,500
  65. Le nuage dans le pantalon et suivi d'autres poèmes
    Vladimir MAIAKOVSKI

    Le nuage dans le pantalon et suivi d'autres poèmes

    Les revues|Paris 1947|14 x 20 cm|broché
    New edition of the French translation established by Benjamin Goriély, one of 2000 numbered copies on white vellum.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of Vladimir Mayakovsky by Granovski.
    Signed autograph inscription from Benjamin Goriély to the journalist, screenwriter and producer Pierre Dumayet, one of the pioneers of French television.


    €50
  66. Connaissance par les gouffres
    Henri MICHAUX

    Connaissance par les gouffres

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 3000 copies numbered on "bouffant" paper calypso.
    Precious autograph dedication signed by Henri Michaux to Raymond Queneau: "... homage of a friend who is lost in many ways ..."
    Nice copy.
    €1,500
  67. Antoine Bloyé
    Paul NIZAN (inscribed to Pierre UNIK)

    Antoine Bloyé

    Grasset|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa paper an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Paul Nizan to (Pierre) Unik : "Au camarade Unik en échange des bonnes feuilles qu'il a probablement vendues sur les quais. Nizan."
    Two small traces of sunning, not serious, to head and foot of spine.
    €700
  69. Un homme en question
    Eugène IONESCO

    Un homme en question

    Gallimard|Paris 1979|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
    Spine and lower cover slightly and marginally sunned, not serious, a very good copy.
    €350
  70. La rose publique
    Paul ÉLUARD

    La rose publique

    Gallimard|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1,450 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies after 50 on pur fil.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Paul Eluard to his friend Léo Malet.
    Spine slightly and insignificantly sunned.
    €1,500
  72. Les débuts dramatiques de Victor Hugo (1822-1828)
    Amy ROBSART

    Les débuts dramatiques de Victor Hugo (1822-1828)

    Société française d'imprimerie et de librairie|Paris 1903|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Light dampstains, small lacks and marginal tears to spine and boards.
    Rare but in this condition.
    €30
  73. Lucienne et le boucher
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Lucienne et le boucher

    Grasset|Paris 1947|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 28 numbered copies on pur fil, ours bearing No. 1, deluxe copy.
    Small tears with tiny marginal lacks on covers, a lack at foot of spine at the level of deckled edges, first endpaper partially and lightly shadowed.
    A full-margined copy.
    €300
  74. La soudure fraternelle
    Tahar BEN JELLOUN

    La soudure fraternelle

    Arléa|Paris 1994|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 37 numbered copies on vergé Ingres de Lana, the only large paper copies.
    A very attractive copy.
    €200
  75. Verlainiens et décadents
    Gustave LE ROUGE

    Verlainiens et décadents

    Editions Marcel Seheur|Paris 1928|13 x 18 cm|relié
    Original edition on the current paper.
    Binding half morocco cherry, back with five nerves, golden tail date marbled paper plates, paper contreplats guards and the tank cover and spine preserved (back insolated), gilded head, elegant binding signed P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
    Rare autograph signed by the author to his friend Aristide Boureaud.
    Iconography.
    Nice copy pleasantly established.
    €680
  76. Verlainiens et décadents
    Gustave LE ROUGE

    Verlainiens et décadents

    Editions Marcel Seheur|Paris 1928|13.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête.
    Elegant half cherry-red morocco over marbled paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, spine in six compartments, gilt date to foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved (spine sunned with filled-in lack at head), top edge gilt.
    Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by Gustave Le Rouge to Monsieur Crottet.
    Iconography.
    A very good copy in a nice binding.
    €1,800
  77. Hebdomeros
    Giorgio DE CHIRICO

    Hebdomeros

    Editions du Carrefour|Paris 1929|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 288 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête with 12 Japon.
    A good copy.
    €280
  78. Entretiens avec Eugène Ionesco - Exemplaire de Raymond Queneau
    Claude BONNEFOY (inscribed to Raymond QUENEAU)

    Entretiens avec Eugène Ionesco - Exemplaire de Raymond Queneau[Conversations with Eugène Ionesco – Raymond Queneau’s Copy]

    Pierre Belfond|Paris 1966|11 x 18 cm|broché

    First edition, of which no copies on deluxe paper were issued.

    Spine slightly faded as usual.
    Precious signed presentation inscription from Eugène Ionesco to Raymond Queneau: "Pour Raymond Queneau, le Satrape, avec mon admiration affectueuse (et que tant je voudrais revoir plus que de temps à autre). Eugène Ionesco."

    €1,000
  79. Le Virgile travesty
    Paul SCARRON

    Le Virgile travesty

    S. n.|à Paris 1668|8 x 13 cm|relié
    New illustrated edition which is joined to the Elzevier collection, illustrated with a repeated frontispiece and eight charming plates (four in each volume) unsigned.
    Nineteenth-century binding in full chocolate morocco, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt compartments and fleurons, date at foot, triple gilt fillet framing the boards, gilt dentelle framing the doublures, all edges gilt. Ex-libris from the library of Don Joannes Baptista Moens (1855) mounted on the doublures of both volumes.
    Spine sunned, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Very fine edition of this satire of the Aeneid, a masterpiece of seventeenth-century burlesque literature, in which the author deployed...
    €1,200
  81. Reines de la France
    Jean COCTEAU

    Reines de la France[Queens of France]

    Grasset|Paris 1952|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Madagascar, tirage de tête.
    Autograph inscription from Jean Cocteau to Roger Bradier.
    Spine re-inforced to head and foot.
    €800
  82. La maison la forêt
    Dominique ROLIN

    La maison la forêt

    Denoël|Paris 1965|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the copies of the press service.
    Precious autograph signed by the author Marcel Ayme.
    Back insolated, complete copy of his please insert which was used by the dedicatee as a bookmark.
    €50
  83. Point du jour
    André BRETON

    Point du jour

    Nrf|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
    With an autograph inscription from André Breton to Robert de Saint-Jean.
    Good copy, retaining its advertising slip.
    €680
  84. Les vases communicants
    André BRETON

    Les vases communicants

    Editions des Cahiers Libres|Paris 1932|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome autograph inscription from André Breton to Marcel Jouhandeau : "... avec la profonde estime et la vive sympathie d'André Breton [with the profound respect and lively sympathy of André Breton]."
    A few reader's marks and sections highlighted in pencil, probably by the dedicatee, in margins of some leaves.
    Paper yellowed as usual.
    €1,500
  85. Mon corps et moi
    René CREVEL

    Mon corps et moi

    Simon Kra|Paris 1926|12.50 x 17.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper, falsely stated the fifth.
    Half navy blue morocco over moiré-effect marbled paper boards by Goy & Vilaine, spine in six compartments, gilt date to foot, navy blue endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt (covers and spine (faded) preserved.
    Handsome autograph inscription from the author to the photographer and director Marc Allégret : "Pour Marc Allegret en marque d'allégresse à cause de son Tchad et avec toute l'affection de René Crevel [For Marc Allegret as a token of my pleasure at his Chad, and with all good wishes from René Crevel]".
    A very good copy nicely bound.
    €1,200
  86. Histoire de la ville de Paris
    Michel FÉLIBIEN, Guy-Alexis LOBINEAU

    Histoire de la ville de Paris

    Chez Guillaume Desprez • et Jean Desessartz|à Paris 1725|25.50 x 38 cm|5 volumes reliés
    First edition illustrated with a frontispiece engraved by Simonneau after Hallé, 3 vignettes by Cochin or Simonneau, a large folding plan by Coquart and 32 plates, most often folding, engraved by Hérisset, Lucas or Avéline; they offer a view of all the principal monuments of the capital, including three beautiful views drawn "sur le naturel" by Chaufourier showing the Pont Neuf and the Quai Conti from Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois, the Île Saint-Louis and the Quai Saint-Bernard, the Collège des Quatre Nations up to the Pont Royal from the Louvre.

    The famous plan of Paris (68 x 90 cm) predates that of Turgot by fifteen years. The last three volumes contain the numerous supporting...
    €4,000
  87. Les pas perdus
    Pierre GASCAR

    Les pas perdus

    Gallimard|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the copies of the press service.
    Precious autograph signed by the author Marcel Ayme: "... with the fraternal admiration and sympathy for Pierre Gascar."
    Back insolated, complete copy of his please insert.
    €40
  88. Flammes vertes
    Louis MOREAU, Marcel PÉNITENT

    Flammes vertes

    Editions Marcel Pénitent|Paris 1926|16.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition illustrated with original woodcuts inset color of Louis Moreau, one of 25 numbered copies on Imperial Japan, deluxe edition.
    Signed autograph of the author to his friend Raymond Bezard.
    Nice copy.
    €200
  89. Le roman comique
    Paul BOURG, Paul SCARRON

    Le roman comique

    Editions littéraires de France|Paris s. d. [circa 1930]|19.50 x 25 cm|broché
    Edition printed in a limited run of 1525 numbered copies on laid paper and decorated with original illustrations in and outside the text colored by stencil by Paul Bourg.
    Light worming affecting mainly the endpapers.
    Handsome copy.
    €70
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