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  1. Les bestiaires
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Les bestiaires

    Grasset|Paris 1926|17.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 14 numbered copies on China paper reimposed in Tellière quarto format, ours being No. 1 of the 4 hors commerce copies, deluxe issue
    A handsome and rare copy.
    €1,200
  2. Savoir dire non
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Savoir dire non

    Henri Lardanchet|Paris 1941|17 x 25.50 cm|broché
    First edition strictly hors commerce printed in 110 numbered copies on large deckle-edge vellum, ours being one of the 10 reserved for the author.
    A very handsome copy.
    €400
  3. Un assassin est mon maître
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Un assassin est mon maître

    Gallimard|Paris 1971|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 58 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    A very handsome copy.
    €350
  4. Le treizième César
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Le treizième César

    Gallimard|Paris 1970|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    A very handsome copy.
    €400
  5. Les fêtes du peuple - L'oeuvre, les moyens, le but
    Jean MARGUERITE

    Les fêtes du peuple - L'oeuvre, les moyens, le but

    Les fêtes du peuple|Paris 1921|14.50 x 20 cm|broché
    Strictly hors commerce first edition reserved for members of the "Les fêtes du peuple" group, one of 20 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome and rare copy despite minor spotting of no consequence to the boards.
    Below the justification page, autograph inscription signed by Jean Marguerite to the anarchist militant, revolutionary syndicalist, socialist then communist Amédée Dunois who died in deportation at Bergen-Belsen on March 21, 1945.
    Founded by musician Albert Doyen, "Les fêtes du peuple" is an independent art group, in communion with all efforts, individual or collective, working towards the emancipation of mankind.
    We inclu
    €300
  6. Pour une vierge noire
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Pour une vierge noire

    Editions du cadran|Paris 1930|17 x 25.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on handmade Arches vellum.
    Some light foxing.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri de Montherlant: "A mon ami Louis Fabulet, ces pages monastiques, en revenant de Tiffauges et de Saint Wandrille avec le souvenir très amical du 12 août 1930. Montherlant" (To my friend Louis Fabulet, these monastic pages, returning from Tiffauges and Saint Wandrille with very friendly memory of August 12, 1930. Montherlant).
    On the tissue paper covering the copy, Henri de Montherlant has inscribed in blue ballpoint pen: "Entièrement passé dans la Pléiade essais" (Entirely included in the Pléiade essays).
    €250
  7. Les lépreuses
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Les lépreuses

    Grasset|Paris 1939|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on nacreous Japan paper, ours one of the 5 hors commerce copies, deluxe issue.
    Fine copy with full margins.
    €1,200
  8. Histoire Naturelle imaginaire
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Histoire Naturelle imaginaire

    Editions du Trianon|Paris 1933|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 875 numbered copies on vergé de rives paper, ours unnumbered.
    Work illustrated with four copperplate engravings by Charles Guyot.
    Handsome copy.
    Important autograph inscription signed by Henri de Montherlant to the woman of letters and philosopher Alice Poirier: "A Alice Poirier, qui trouvera ici Khosröes et de ses compagnons, sympathique souvenir de Montherlant." (To Alice Poirier, who will find here Khosroes and his companions, kind regards from Montherlant.)
    Fervent admirer and lover of Henri de Montherlant whom she nicknamed her "dear Rilet," Alice Poirier maintained, from 1927 to 1950, an important correspondence with the writer
    €800
  9. Défense politique
    Jacques VERGES, Abdessamad BENABDALLAH

    Défense politique

    François Maspero|Paris 1961|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 250 numbered copies marked "subscriber's copy", the only deluxe copies.
    Spine lightened, otherwise handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Vergès to Anne-Marie Lecointre: "... ce livre saisi..."
    €250
  10. Paysage des Olympiques
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Paysage des Olympiques

    Grasset|Paris 1940|17.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 24 numbered copies on madagascar paper, ours one of 18 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies along with 32 on vélin d'Arches.
    Very fine copy illustrated with 87 photographs by Karel Egermeier.
    €350
  11. La mort de Peregrinos
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    La mort de Peregrinos

    Emile Hazan|Paris 1927|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on japon impérial paper, deluxe copy.
    Very handsome copy.
    €500
  12. La relève du matin
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    La relève du matin

    Société littéraire de France|Paris 1920|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the author's first work.
    Endpapers partially shaded, a vertical discoloration mark on the back cover due to glassine paper offsetting.
    €150
  13. Un voyageur solitaire est un diable
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Un voyageur solitaire est un diable

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|12 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Third edition with some parts in first edition, one of 41 numbered copies on holland paper, ours unnumbered, deluxe copy.
    A very handsome copy.
    €300
  14. Portraits de famille
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    Portraits de famille

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|10.50 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on laid paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  15. Porc-épic
    Bruce LOWERY

    Porc-épic

    Buchet / Chastel|Paris 1976|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Bruce Lowery to Joseph Breitbach.
    €150
  16. Tous feux éteints
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Tous feux éteints

    Gallimard|Paris 1975|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Very handsome copy.
    €400
  17. Le maître de Santiago
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Le maître de Santiago

    Gallimard|Paris 1947|21.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on old tinted Japan paper, ours one of 5 hors commerce copies, the deluxe copies in the trade.
    Very handsome full-margined copy.
    €1,200
  18. L'hygiène des lettres IV : Poètes ou faiseurs
    René ETIEMBLE

    L'hygiène des lettres IV : Poètes ou faiseurs

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié sous étui
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies after 20 Holland.
    Full red sheep binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with black fillets, gilt date at foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, covers and spine preserved, slipcase edged with red sheep, red paper boards.
    The "n" in the word "bien" in the autograph inscription having been trimmed by the binder.
    Amusing autograph inscription signed by René Etiemble: "Pour Joseph Breitbach, en très bon souvenir, ce (ou ces) poètes ou faiseurs et en souhaitant de le voir déserter bien Münich. Etiemble." ("For Joseph Breitbach, with very fo
    €150
  19. Discours de réception de Henry de Montherlant à l'Académie Française et réponse de M. le Duc de Lévis Mirepoix
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Discours de réception de Henry de Montherlant à l'Académie Française et réponse de M. le Duc de Lévis Mirepoix

    Gallimard|Paris 1963|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 41 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    The work is illustrated with a frontispiece reproduction of a painting attributed to Philippe de Champaigne depicting the Duke of Richelieu, founder of the Académie Française, on his deathbed, displayed in the Academy's meeting hall.
    A handsome full-margined copy.
    €600
  20. Les morts perdues
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Les morts perdues

    Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1933|13 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 6 numbered copies on imperial Japan paper, deluxe issue.
    A very handsome copy.
    €350
  21. Coups de soleil
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Coups de soleil

    Gallimard|Paris 1976|15 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy.
    €400
  22. Les garçons
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Les garçons

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue after 50 Japan.
    Very handsome copy.
    €300
  23. L'hygiène des lettres V : C'est le bouquet !
    René ETIEMBLE

    L'hygiène des lettres V : C'est le bouquet !

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié sous étui
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies after 20 on Holland paper.
    Full red sheep binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with black fillets, gilt date at foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, original wrappers and spine preserved, slipcase edged in red sheep, red pasteboard covers.
    Some scratches to spine.
    Amusing autograph inscription signed by René Etiemble: "Pour Joseph Breitbach, vraiment qu'il souscrive des grands papiers de c'est le bouquet ! En fidèle et cordial souvenir. Etiemble." (For Joseph Breitbach, truly that he subscribes to deluxe copies is the ultimate! In faithful and cor
    €150
  24. Tous nés d'une femme
    Jean-Louis BORY

    Tous nés d'une femme

    Gallimard|Paris 1976|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Jean-Louis Bory: "Pour Joseph Breitbach qui sait comment plonger dans la nuit des corps et du coeur, avec l'amitié de Jean-Louis Bory." (For Joseph Breitbach who knows how to plunge into the night of bodies and heart, with the friendship of Jean-Louis Bory.)
    €100
  26. L'harmonika-zug
    Dominique de ROUX

    L'harmonika-zug

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1963|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy.
    €350
  27. A rare copy with no foxing
    Le Rouge et le Noir
    STENDHAL

    Le Rouge et le Noir[The Red and the Black]

    A. Levavasseur|Paris 1831|13.10 x 20.80 cm|2 volumes reliés

    First edition, "very rare and extremely sought-after" (Clouzot), one of 750 copies on laid paper, with title vignettes engraved by Henri Porret after Henry Monnier.


    Skilful restoration of a tear at the foot of a page, with slight damage to a letter. A rare copy with no foxing.


    Green half calf binding, smooth spines with arabesques stamped in gilt, black title labels and volume labels; marbled paper boards, spine boards and endpapers, speckled edges, later bindings in the Romantic style.

    €48,000
  28. Le solstice de juin
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Le solstice de juin

    Grasset|Paris 1941|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours one of 10 hors commerce copies, after 19 on Japan paper and 28 on Arches paper.
    A handsome full-margined copy.
    €170
  29. Les Auligny
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Les Auligny

    Amiot-Dumont|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in the trade, one of 40 numbered copies on madagascar paper, ours one of the 10 hors commerce copies, deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy.
    €230
  30. L'équinoxe de Septembre
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    L'équinoxe de Septembre

    Grasset|Paris 1938|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 28 numbered copies on arches paper, ours one of the 8 hors commerce copies, deluxe issue, after 24 on japon.
    Fine copy with full margins.
    €350
  31. Don Juan
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Don Juan

    Gallimard|Paris 1959|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui cartonné souple

    First edition, one of 1050 numbered copies on bouffant alfa paper.
    Publisher's binding after the original design by Paul Bonet.
    Very handsome copy complete with its flexible cardboard slipcase.

    €150
  32. Port-Royal
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Port-Royal

    Gallimard|Paris 1955|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of 950 numbered copies on Navarre vellum.
    Publisher's binding executed after the original design by Paul Bonet.
    Very handsome copy.
    €120
  33. Aux fontaines du désir. - La petite infante de Castille
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Aux fontaines du désir. - La petite infante de Castille

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|13.50 x 20 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    New edition, one of 550 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue.
    Publisher's binding in full boards after Paul Bonet's original design.
    Very handsome copy with spine erroneously dated 1959.
    €120
  34. Le Maître de Santiago
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Le Maître de Santiago

    Gallimard|Paris 1947|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of 2080 numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Publisher's binding executed after Paul Bonet's original design.
    Upper headcap slightly sunken, handsome copy.
    €100
  35. Service inutile
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Service inutile

    Gallimard|Paris 1947|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur

    New edition printed in 3,100 numbered copies on châtaignier paper, ours one of 100 hors commerce copies.
    Publisher's full cardboard binding made according to Paul Bonet's original design.
    Handsome copy.

    €80
  36. V.G.C.
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    V.G.C.

    Editions Excelsior|Paris 1934|9.50 x 14.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 4 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
    Very rare and handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Ventura Garcia Calderon by Marie Laurencin.
    €900
  37. Isaie réjouis-toi
    Gabriel MATZNEFF

    Isaie réjouis-toi

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1974|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Gabriel Matzneff to Jean-Claude Barat, adoptive son and universal legatee of Henri de Montherlant: "Pour vous, cher Jean-Claude, afin de remplacer l'exemplaire oublié dans les wagons-lits, cette histoire où il y a beaucoup de lits, mais peu de wagons... avec ma fidèle amitié. Gabriel le 25 VI 74." (For you, dear Jean-Claude, to replace the copy forgotten in the sleeping cars, this story where there are many beds, but few wagons... with my faithful friendship. Gabriel 25 VI 74.)
    An admirer of Henri de Montherlant who committed suicide on September 21, 1972, Gabriel Mat
    €200
  38. La vie quotidienne au temps de Louis XIV
    François BLUCHE

    La vie quotidienne au temps de Louis XIV

    Hachette|Paris 1984|13 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by François Bluche to the Burgundy historian Bertrand Schnerb: "Pour Bertrand Schnerb éminent historien de la Bourgogne en très amical hommage..." (For Bertrand Schnerb eminent historian of Burgundy in very friendly tribute...)



    €150
  39. Poésies 1917-1920
    Jean COCTEAU

    Poésies 1917-1920

    Editions de la Sirène|Paris 1920|14.50 x 23 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding with gilt and moiré decorative paper signed Goy & Vilaine, smooth spine, black morocco title-label, top edge gilt, fragile covers and spine (lined) preserved.
    Signed and inscribed by Jean Cocteau: "To my dear friend Marcel Herrand. Jean Cocteau. 1920."
    In the first article of Carte blanche (1919), Jean Cocteau praises the young actor Marcel Herrand, then aged twenty-two: "The new spirit is stirring all branches of art. Young actors are putting themselves at the service of modern poetry. Marcel Herrand (who created 'Les Mamelles de Tirésias' and various masked roles in 'Le Dit des jeux du monde') was the first to surprise us with
    €1,500
  40. Prolégomènes à une éthique sans métaphysique ou Billy, Bull-Dog et philosophe
    Kristians TONNY, Pierre de MASSOT

    Prolégomènes à une éthique sans métaphysique ou Billy, Bull-Dog et philosophe

    Editions de la Montagne|Paris 1930|17 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, the deluxe issue after 10 Japan.
    Handsome copy.
    Our copy contains all 6 illustrations by Kristians Tonny.
    Exceptional bicolored autograph inscription signed by Pierre de Massot to Suzy (Solidor), muse of 1930s Paris and paragon of the "Garçonne": "Pour Suzy adorée, si belle qu'un beau livre n'est plus rien sous ses yeux, ces quelques pages qui n'auraient aucune importance si je ne les lui offrais avec tout mon coeur. Je t'embrasse mille et mille fois fraternellement et tendrement. Pierre. 11.X.32" (For beloved Suzy, so beautiful that a beautiful book is nothing under her eyes, these few pages which would have n
    €600
  41. Position politique du surréalisme
    André BRETON

    Position politique du surréalisme

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of some parts on ordinary paper.
    Fine copy complete with publisher's slip.
    €200
  42. François Villon film
    Pierre MAC ORLAN (François VILLON)

    François Villon film

    Maréchal éditeur|Paris 1945|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on bouffant finlandia.
    Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip and errata sheet.
    Work illustrated with 4 illustrations by André Jean.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Mac Orlan to Daniel Morrette: "... le texte de qui était mon projet avant la réalisation du film... il y a quelques différences..." (... the text which was my project before the film's realization... there are some differences...)
    Original screenplay by Pierre Mac Orlan, directed by André Zwobada, music by Georges Auric, with, in the principal roles, Serge Regianni (sic) and Renée Faure.
    €250
  43. Le nègre
    Georges SIMENON

    Le nègre

    Presses de la Cité|Paris 1957|13.50 x 18.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy complete with dust jacket illustrated by Jean Jacquelin.
    Publisher's binding in full burgundy cloth, smooth spine.
    €800
  44. Du domaine
    Eugène GUILLEVIC

    Du domaine

    Gallimard|Paris 1977|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine slightly sunned, complete with publisher's wraparound band.
    Autograph inscription signed by Eugène Guillevic to Roger Caillois: "A Roger Caillois en amitié admirative (1) Guillevic. (1) pas sûr que ce soit du français correct." ("To Roger Caillois in admiring friendship (1) Guillevic. (1) not sure this is correct French.")
    €150
  45. En Arrière
    Marcel AYME

    En Arrière

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of 2000 numbered copies on wove paper.
    Publisher's binding after Paul Bonet's original design.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  46. Un rude hiver
    Raymond QUENEAU

    Un rude hiver

    Gallimard|Paris 1946|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    New edition, one of 1040 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only issue.
    Publisher's boards after the design by Mario Prassinos.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  47. La femme assise
    Guillaume APOLLINAIRE

    La femme assise

    Gallimard|Paris 1948|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    New edition, one of 1040 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only printing.
    Publisher's full paperboard binding after Mario Prassinos' design.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  48. Cinq semaines en ballon - Voyage au centre de la terre
    Jules VERNE

    Cinq semaines en ballon - Voyage au centre de la terre

    Hetzel|Paris s. d. [1905-1914]|18 x 28 cm|cartonnage de l'éditeur
    Edition illustrated by Riou and Montaut.
    Publisher's Hetzel binding "à l'éventail et à l'éléphant" in full red cloth signed Engel, front board polychrome signed Engel presenting the title in the black and gilt fan, several black and gilt frames, a gilt elephant head at top left, three small illustrations as well as various gilt navigation and exploration instruments, all framed within green foliage, second board type "i" as indicated by Jauzac, spine with lighthouse decorated with several color and gilt illustrations, original blue endpapers, all edges gilt.
    Head slightly sunken, corners slightly twisted, some light foxing at beginning of volume, trace of label at head of one blue
    €1,350
  49. Portraits de Peintres. Pièces pour Piano d'après les poésies de Marcel Proust
    Marcel PROUST, Reynaldo HAHN

    Portraits de Peintres. Pièces pour Piano d'après les poésies de Marcel Proust

    Heugel & Cie • Au Ménestrel|Paris 1896|28 x 37.50 cm|en feuilles sous couverture
    First edition of this rare fascicle, unnumbered, and printed in a small number on Dutch laid paper. Illustrated with a portrait of Albert Cuyp after Maurin.
    In sheets under gray-green publisher's wrapper printed in black and red, 5 pages of lithographed music (Imp. Delanchy), publisher's wet stamp on blank verso of last leaf. Very small nicks at head and tail of soft cover spine, copy in pristine condition.
    Poetic and musical portrait of the Dutch Golden Age painter Albert Cuyp, created jointly by Marcel Proust and Reynaldo Hahn who accompanies the writer's verses with a piano melody.
    This is the first of four portraits of pa
    €700
  50. "Il n'y a rien de plus malheureux que le bonheur des gens qui vivent au gré de leurs passions" ("There is nothing more unfortunate than the happiness of those who live according to their passions")
    Discours du Comte de Bussy Rabutin à ses enfans sur le bon usage des adversités et les divers événements de la vie
    Comte de Bussy, Roger de RABUTIN

    Discours du Comte de Bussy Rabutin à ses enfans sur le bon usage des adversités et les divers événements de la vie

    Chez Anisson|à Paris 1694|16.50 x 10 cm|relié
    Discours du comte de Bussy Rabutin à ses enfans sur les divers événemens de sa vie et le bon usage des adversitez
    Second edition, published in the same year as the first edition and expanded by about a hundred pages, of this posthumously published text. Copy complete with the epitaph and imprint at the end of the volume.
    Contemporary full marbled brown calf binding, spine with raised bands richly decorated with small tools, red morocco title label, marbled paper pastedowns, gilt roulette on the leading edges, speckled edges. Joints slightly cracked, small tears to the head, corners slightly bumped.
    Handsome copy of this work in the incisive style of the famou
    €450
  51. Antoine et Julie
    Georges SIMENON

    Antoine et Julie

    Presses de la Cité|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil de lana, only deluxe issue.

    Nice copy.
    €800
  53. L'atelier contemporain
    Francis PONGE

    L'atelier contemporain

    Gallimard|Paris 1971|18.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
    Some light foxing affecting mainly the covers at their margins and the edges.
    Autograph inscription signed by Francis Ponge to the graphic designer, typographer, illustrator, layout artist, and writer Robert Massin, known as Massin: "Pour Massin, ce gros pavé - ou plutôt cette mosaïque dont il a si bien su mettre en place et ajuster les éléments, avec la fidèle amitié (admirative) de Francis Ponge." (For Massin, this big paving stone - or rather this mosaic whose elements he knew so well how to place and adjust, with the faithful (admiring) friendship of Francis Ponge.)
    €350
  54. Quand j'étais vieux
    Georges SIMENON

    Quand j'étais vieux

    Presses de la Cité|Paris 1970|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €600
  55. Lettres à Henri Mondor
    Louis-Ferdinand CELINE (Henri MONDOR)

    Lettres à Henri Mondor

    Gallimard|Paris 2013|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 2000 numbered copies on laid paper.
    Very handsome copy.


    €150
  56. [AUTOMOBILE] Renault présente les "Stella"
    ETABLISSEMENTS RENAULT

    [AUTOMOBILE] Renault présente les "Stella"

    Imprimerie Draeger|Paris 1932|23.50 x 31.50 cm|en spirales
    First edition illustrated with black and white photographs.
    Very handsome silvered cover showing slight rubbing to corners.
    The very first and very last spirals of the spine are depressed.
    Handsome copy of this luxurious publication complete with its central color folding page depicting the coach bodywork.
    €350
  57. Nouvelles pages de critique et de doctrine
    Paul BOURGET

    Nouvelles pages de critique et de doctrine

    Plon|Paris 1922|12.50 x 19.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on Holland paper, after 20 on China paper and 10 on Japan paper.
    Half-brown shagreen bindings with corners, spines with five raised bands very slightly faded, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, top edges gilt retaining deckled edges.
    Some minor foxing without consequence.
    A handsomely bound copy.
    €150
  58. La riposte
    Emile POITEAU

    La riposte

    Edition de la Revue des indépendants|Paris 1919|12.50 x 19.50 cm|agrafé
    Rare first edition of this one-act play in verse dedicated to Marshal Foch and to the glory of French soldiers.
    Boards marginally soiled and dusty, handsome interior condition.
    Autograph inscription signed by Emile Poiteau to a couple of friends.
    The author was himself poisoned by gas at Dompierre in October 1916 during the First World War.
    €150
  59. Le jour des temps
    Max PAPART, Jacques PREVERT

    Le jour des temps

    Galerie Bosquet Goutal Darly|Paris 1975|35.50 x 40.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 135 numbered copies on handmade paper, ours being one of 100 containing a signed and unused engraving by Max Papart, the only issue with 10 Chapelle copies.
    Work illustrated with 11 original engravings by Max Papart which he signed in pencil.
    Manuscript signatures of Jacques Prévert and Max Papart on the justification page.
    Autograph inscription signed by Max Papart to Jean-Pierre Chauvency enhanced with an original signed drawing depicting a stylized bird flying toward a sun.
    A pale dampstain of no consequence to the heads of the slipcase boards, fine interior condition.
    €2,800
  60. La comtesse de Charny
    Alexandre DUMAS

    La comtesse de Charny

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1868|11.50 x 18 cm|6 volumes reliés
    New edition published in the author's complete works.
    Half-navy blue shagreen bindings, lightened spines with four raised bands set with black fillets decorated with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary bindings.
    Some minor foxing, some minor rubbing traces on certain spines.
    €250
  61. La photographie - Traité théorique et pratique
    Alphonse DAVANNE

    La photographie - Traité théorique et pratique

    Gauthier-Villars|Paris 1886-1888|16.50 x 24 cm|2 volumes reliés
    Rare first edition. 
    Bradel decorative paper bindings, black morocco title labels, modern bindings signed Goy & Vilaine.
    Occasional foxing to first and last few leaves. 
    Our copy includes the four photographs on thick paper (two in frontispiece and one folding).
    Numerous vignettes in black and white, and a color spectrum.
    A fine copy.
     
    €1,000
  62. Les pieds dans le plat
    René CREVEL

    Les pieds dans le plat

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the advance copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by René Crevel to Paul Lombard.
    €350
  63. Fermina Marquez
    CHAS LABORDE, Valery LARBAUD

    Fermina Marquez

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1925|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    Edition illustrated with 14 original etchings by Chas-Laborde as well as ornaments and initial letters, one of 300 numbered copies on laid Rives paper, the only printing with 14 Japan and 50 Holland copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €450
  64. Dans la fournaise, derniers poèmes
    Georges-Antoine ROCHEGROSSE, Théodore de BANVILLE

    Dans la fournaise, derniers poèmes

    G. Charpentier & E. Fasquelle|Paris 1892|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half-straw yellow shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with double blind-stamped compartments at whose centers the gilt cipher of the great bibliophile Roger de Cormenin is repeated five times, gilt date at foot, turquoise morocco title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, elegant near-contemporary unsigned binding.
    Work illustrated with a drawing by Georges Rochegrosse printed on China paper.
    Provenance: from the library of Roger de Cormenin, son of Louis de Cormenin who was the confidant and secretary of Théophile Gautier and also the intimate friend of Gustave Flaubert.
    Handsome copy attractiv
    €300
  65. Les Beaux Draps
    Louis-Ferdinand CELINE

    Les Beaux Draps

    Nouvelles Editions Françaises|Paris 1941|11.50 x 18 cm|relié sous étui
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on laid Arches paper, deluxe issue.
    Full bordeaux oasis binding, smooth spine, cat's eye paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, slipcase bordered with bordeaux oasis, cat's eye paper boards, the whole signed by Montécot.
    Fine copy attractively bound.
    €6,800
  66. Bagatelles pour un massacre
    Louis-Ferdinand CELINE

    Bagatelles pour un massacre

    Denoël|Paris 1937|14.50 x 22.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 440 numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Half-shagreen binding with morocco corners in red, smooth spine, marbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Montécot.
    Some foxing mainly at the beginning of the volume.
    A handsomely bound copy.
    €1,500
  67. Les Beaux Draps
    Louis-Ferdinand CELINE

    Les Beaux Draps

    Nouvelles Editions Françaises|Paris 1941|12 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 60 on vergé d'Arches.
    Final endpaper with stains to lower left margin.
    Half red morocco with corners, smooth spine, marbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, slightly soiled covers and backed spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Montécot.
    €1,700
  68. Un roi prisonnier de Fantômas - Le policier apache
    Marcel ALLAIN, Emile SOUVESTRE

    Un roi prisonnier de Fantômas - Le policier apache

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1961|13 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    New edition revised by Marcel Allain and presenting the definitive text.
    This volume which constitutes the third volume of the complete works contains the following two titles: Un roi prisonnier de Fantômas and Le policier apache.
    Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine faded, copy lacking its cellophane wrapper, light foxing to edges.
    Rare dated and signed autograph inscription from Marcel Allain to his neighbors Madame and Monsieur Joseph Lourdens.
    €400
  69. Le mariage de Fantômas - L'assassin de Lady Beltham
    Marcel ALLAIN, Emile SOUVESTRE

    Le mariage de Fantômas - L'assassin de Lady Beltham

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1964|13 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    New edition revised by Marcel Allain and presenting the definitive text.
    This volume which constitutes the sixth volume of the complete works contains the following two titles: Le mariage de Fantômas and L'assassin de Lady Beltham.
    Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine faded, copy lacking its cellophane wrapper, foxing to edges.
    Rare dated and signed autograph inscription from Marcel Allain to his neighbors Madame and Monsieur Joseph Lourdens.
    €400
  71. L'évadée de Saint-Lazare - La disparition de Fandor
    Marcel ALLAIN, Emile SOUVESTRE

    L'évadée de Saint-Lazare - La disparition de Fandor

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1963|13 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    New edition revised by Marcel Allain and presenting the definitive text.
    This volume which constitutes the eighth volume of the complete works contains the following two titles: L'évadée de Saint-Lazare and La disparition de Fandor.
    Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine faded, copy lacking its cellophane wrapper, light foxing to edges.
    Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by Marcel Allain to his neighbors Mrs. and Mr. Joseph Lourdens.
    €400
  72. Le pendu de Londres - La fille de Fantômas
    Marcel ALLAIN, Emile SOUVESTRE

    Le pendu de Londres - La fille de Fantômas

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1962|13 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    New edition revised by Marcel Allain and presenting the definitive text.
    This volume which constitutes the fourth volume of the complete works contains the following two titles: Le pendu de Londres and La fille de Fantômas.
    Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine faded, copy lacking its cellophane wrapper.
    Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by Marcel Allain to his neighbors Mrs. and Mr. Joseph Lourdens.
    €400
  73. Bagatelles pour un massacre
    Louis-Ferdinand CELINE

    Bagatelles pour un massacre

    Denoël|Paris 1937|14.50 x 22.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 440 numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Half red morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, gilt date at foot, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, elegant binding signed by Maylander.
    Handsome copy, beautifully bound.
    €2,300
  74. Les épis mûrs
    Lucien REBATET

    Les épis mûrs

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 160 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 25 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €350
  75. Nala et Damayanti
    Paul ZENKER, André-Ferdinand HEROLD

    Nala et Damayanti

    L'Edition d'art H. Piazza|Paris 1927|15.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Edition illustrated with 10 hors-texte color illustrations and orientalist ornamentations by Paul Zenker.
    Spine and boards marginally sunned as usual.
    Preface by Alexandre Dumas fils.
    €150
  76. L'inconsolée
    Benjamin BARBE, Alexandre DUMAS FILS

    L'inconsolée

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1879|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition printed anonymously, one of the few copies on Holland paper of which no mention is made.
    Spine and boards marginally faded, small tears on some deckled edges, full-margined copy.
    Preface by Alexandre Dumas fils.
    €150
  77. Thalassa dans le désert
    Mario PRASSINOS, Francis PICABIA

    Thalassa dans le désert

    Fontaine|Paris 1945|11.50 x 14 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 copies on Arches paper, this one unumbered, most limited deluxe issue.
    Cover illustrated by Mario Prassinos.
    A small tear restored to the foot of the spine, light marginal spotting on the second cover, good condition inside.
    Very rare.
    €600
  78. Jésus-Christ rastaquouère
    Georges RIBEMONT-DESSAIGNES, Francis PICABIA

    Jésus-Christ rastaquouère

    Collection Dada|s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [1921]|16.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies, only deluxe issue after 10 copies on Chine paper and 50 copies on pur fil.
    Illustrated with drawings by Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes.
    Spine and covers very slightly and marginally faded, as usual, but not seriously so.
    A rare and fine copy.
    €800
  79. Féerie pour une autre fois
    Louis-Ferdinand CELINE

    Féerie pour une autre fois

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of 1,050 numbered copies on 'vélin labeur' paper.
    Publisher's cloth binding after an original design by Paul Bonet.
    A very fine copy, without rhodoïd (plastic dust jacket).
    €1,000
  80. Féerie pour une autre fois II - Normance
    Louis-Ferdinand CELINE

    Féerie pour une autre fois II - Normance

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|13.50 x 20 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on laid paper.
    Publisher's binding executed after Paul Bonet's original design.
    Very handsome copy lacking its cellophane wrapper.
    €1,200
  81. Bibliographie des écrits de Louis-Ferdinand Céline
    Louis-Ferdinand CELINE, Jean-Pierre DAUPHIN

    Bibliographie des écrits de Louis-Ferdinand Céline

    Le graphomane • B.L.F.C.|Paris 1985|18 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 800 numbered copies.
    Iconography.
    Handsome copy of this essential Céline "bible".
    €800
  82. Les stances à Sophie
    Christiane ROCHEFORT

    Les stances à Sophie

    Grasset|Paris 1963|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 175 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the slightly sunned spine.
    Autograph signature of Christiane Rochefort on the half-title page.
    €120
  83. Une rose pour Morrison
    Christiane ROCHEFORT

    Une rose pour Morrison

    Grasset|Paris 1966|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 64 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  84. Poeuf
    Pierre-Georges JEANNIOT, Léon HENNIQUE

    Poeuf

    Hachette|Paris 1899|20.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
    Illustrated edition with 45 unpublished drawings by Pierre-Georges Jeanniot engraved by Viejo, one of 40 numbered copies on handmade Japan paper, deluxe copies after 1 China paper and 10 other Japan on handmade Japan paper.
    Handsome copy despite some inevitable foxing due to the properties of this paper.
    €200
  85. Requiem pour les cosmonautes - Ballade pour la comète de Halley
    André VERDET

    Requiem pour les cosmonautes - Ballade pour la comète de Halley

    Edition du Palais de la découverte|Paris s. d. [circa 1988]|12 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition illustrated with drawings by André Verdet.
    Handsome copy.
    Dated autograph inscription signed by André Verdet to a friend named Jacqueline: "Pour Jacqueline du haut de mes galaxies" (For Jacqueline from the heights of my galaxies) with an original drawing depicting Halley's comet.
    €120
  86. "Capitaines courageux"
    Rudyard KIPLING

    "Capitaines courageux"

    Mercure de France|Paris 1920|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 525 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies announced along with 25 hors commerce copies.
    Handsome copy.

    €120
  87. Aurore boréale
    Roger VERCEL

    Aurore boréale

    Albin Michel|Paris 1947|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on vélin de Rives, the only deluxe copies.
    A handsome full-margined copy.

    €150
  88. Observations sur la nature et le traitement de la phtisie pulmonaire
    Antoine PORTAL

    Observations sur la nature et le traitement de la phtisie pulmonaire

    Léopold Collin|Paris 1809|12.50 x 20.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    New edition, first edition of some parts as revised and corrected by the author.
    Half bronze sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with fleurons and double gilt fillets, black sheep title-label, caramel sheep volume labels, two scratches on the joints of the second volume, marbled paper boards, yellow edges, contemporary bindings.
    Manuscript gift inscriptions on the title pages.
    A handsome copy despite occasional light foxing.
    €200
  89. La livrée du crime - La mort de Juve
    Marcel ALLAIN, Emile SOUVESTRE

    La livrée du crime - La mort de Juve

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1963|13 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    New edition revised by Marcel Allain and presenting the definitive text.
    This volume which constitutes the seventh volume of the complete works comprises the following two titles: La livrée du crime and La mort de Juve.
    Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine sunned, copy lacking its cellophane wrapper, light foxing to edges.
    Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by Marcel Allain to his neighbors Madame and Monsieur Joseph Lourdens.
    €400
  90. Le huguenot récalcitrant et quelques autres nouvelles
    Jean L'HOTE

    Le huguenot récalcitrant et quelques autres nouvelles

    Seuil|Paris 1963|13 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Small ink stains to left margin of front cover, otherwise handsome copy retaining its wraparound band: "... et quelques autres fortes têtes..."
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean L'Hôte to Pierre Laurent.
    A few years later, the work evoking the resistance of the Camisards against the persecutions of Louis XIV's troops was adapted by the author for television with, in the main roles, Jacques Dufilho, Jean Luisi, Bernard Tiphaine.
    €150
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