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Paris (France)
  1. Point du jour
    André BRETON

    Point du jour

    Gallimard|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies, one advance (service de presse) copy.
    With an autograph inscription from André Breton to René Bertelé.
    €600
  2. Cahiers de l'Institut d'aménagement et d'urbanisme de la région parisienne. N°1
    COLLECTIF

    Cahiers de l'Institut d'aménagement et d'urbanisme de la région parisienne. N°1

    I.A.U.R.P.|Paris Octobre 1964|24.50 x 31 cm|3 volumes brochés sous chemise
    First edition.
    The Rungis market-station; influence of the Faculty of Sciences of Orsay on the surrounding environment; movement of industrial establishments in the Paris region. Illustrations and maps in text and full-page.
    Spine of chemise slightly sunned, handsome copy.
    €50
  9. Mosaïques byzantines en Italie
    COLLECTIF

    Mosaïques byzantines en Italie

    Plon|Paris 1952|26 x 35.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's flexible cardboard binding, smooth spine.
    Work illustrated with 14 color plates.
    Preface by Jean-Louis Vaudoyer, introduction by Rodolphe Guilland.
    Handsome copy.
    €30
  10. Journal des jeunes personnes. Tome X, année 1842 complète
    COLLECTIF

    Journal des jeunes personnes. Tome X, année 1842 complète

    Au bureau du journal|Paris 1842|15.50 x 24 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half sheep binding with smooth spine decorated with gilt and blind romantic arabesques and quadruple gilt fillets, gilt frieze at foot, minor rubbing to spine without damage, marbled paper boards with slight paper loss at head of front board, lower corners bumped, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with 4 hors-texte engravings and 9 folding plates of needlework patterns.
    Pages 226-227 detached, pages 158 to 160 with marginal restoration at foot, pale dampstain affecting first leaves, some foxing.
    €80
  11. Journal des jeunes personnes, Tome XI, année 1843 complète
    COLLECTIF

    Journal des jeunes personnes, Tome XI, année 1843 complète

    Au bureau du journal|Paris 1843|15.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Contemporary half sheep binding in dark green, smooth spine decorated with gilt and blind romantic arabesques and quadruple gilt fillets, gilt frieze at foot, minor harmless rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards with slight paper loss at head of front board, lower corners lightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with 6 hors-texte engravings as well as 10 folding plates of ladies' needlework patterns.
    Dampstaining affecting the entire text block, some foxing.
    €80
  12. Journal des jeunes personnes, Tome XII, année 1844 complète
    COLLECTIF

    Journal des jeunes personnes, Tome XII, année 1844 complète

    Au bureau du journal|Paris 1844|15.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Contemporary half sheep binding in dark green, smooth spine decorated with gilt and blind romantic arabesques and quadruple gilt fillets, gilt frieze at foot, minor harmless rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards with slight paper loss at head of front board, lower corners lightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with 3 hors-texte engravings including 1 double music plate as well as 9 folding plates of ladies' needlework patterns.
    Dampstaining affecting nearly the entire text block, some foxing.
    €80
  13. Le mort qu'il faut
    Jorge SEMPRÚN

    Le mort qu'il faut[The Necessary Dead Man]

    Gallimard|Paris 2001|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy.
    €500
  14. Drawing room scrap - book. 1834. (Inde)
    Letitia Elisabeth LANDON

    Drawing room scrap - book. 1834. (Inde)

    Fisher, son, & Co.|London, • Paris • & New-York [New York] 1834|21.50 x 28.50 cm|relié
    First edition, illustrated with 36 steel plates, printed on heavy paper. Text on tinted vellum.
    Publisher's binding. Half wine-colored morocco. Spine richly decorated with two large romantic stamps within frames. Date at foot. Wine-colored cloth boards stamped with a large blind plate of rinceaux and foliage. Boards slightly faded. Occasional light foxing to margins of some engravings. Handsome copy.
    Poetic anthology of this collection devoted half to India with 18 engravings of views, ruins, villages, tombs, by Allom, Purser, Prout. The following 18 engravings represent England, some portraits. Bookplate of M. and H. Hocquette. Romantic books.
    €450
  15. Le XVIIIème siècle
    Arsène HOUSSAYE, Victor HUGO

    Le XVIIIème siècle

    Dentu|Paris 1876|12 x 19 cm|3 volumes reliés
    Tenth edition but first in parts, as reviewed and expanded.
    Contemporary half navy blue morocco over marbled paper boards by E. Babouot, spine in six compartments with gilt dots and double gilt compartments richly decorated with gilt motifs, gilt fillet frame to covers, some corners slightly bumped, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, ex libris of Victor Hugo pasted to versos of upper covers.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Arsène Houssaye to Victor Hugo, "au maître des maîtres / à mon cher Victor Hugo / Arsène Houssaye [To the master of masters / my dear Victor Hugo / Arsène Houssaye]”, on a leaf bound in at start of first volume.
    The page with the...
    €800
  16. Ames d'automne
    Jean LORRAIN

    Ames d'automne

    Fasquelle|Paris 1898|10.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper, only 20 Japan deluxe copies were printed.
    Bradel binding in brown half-cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, olive shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed in blind by Pierson.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Lorrain to Henri Lavedan.
    Work illustrated by Heidbrinck.
    One endpaper partially shaded, slight superficial abrasions at foot of boards without significance, handsome copy.
    €600
  17. Les névroses
    Maurice ROLLINAT

    Les névroses

    Charpentier|Paris 1883|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half navy blue shagreen over marbled paper boards, spine in six compartments, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    Rare autograph inscription by Maurice Rollinat to Marcel Fouquier.
    With a frontispiece portrait of the author by F. Desmoulin.
    €800
  18. Les tréteaux
    Charles MONSELET

    Les tréteaux

    Poulet Malassis & De Broise|Paris 1859|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half black shagreen over marbled paper boards, spine in six compartments with gilt fillets, blindstamped initials to foot of spine, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Charles Monselet to his photographer and caricaturist Etienne Carjat.
    With a frontispiece portrait of the author by F. Bracquemond.
    A very good copy.
    €1,800
  19. Les troyennes
    EURIPIDE, Jean-Paul SARTRE

    Les troyennes

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the adaptation by Jean-Paul Sartre, one of 80 numbered copies on Hollande, the tirage de tête.
    Two slight traces of insignificant sunning to head and foot of spine, a very good copy.
    €450
  20. Ecrits de jeunesse
    Jean-Paul SARTRE

    Ecrits de jeunesse

    Gallimard|Paris 1990|15.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 42 numbered copies on vélin pur chiffon, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €450
  21. La reine Albemarle ou le dernier touriste
    Jean-Paul SARTRE

    La reine Albemarle ou le dernier touriste

    Gallimard|Paris 1991|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 48 numbered copies on vélin pur chiffon de Rives, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €450
  22. Viviane
    Jean LORRAIN

    Viviane

    E. Giraud & Cie|Paris 1885|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Jean Lorrain to Sully Prudhomme.
    Ex libris pasted opposite half-title.
    Four small tears repaired and a tiny marginal lack to upper cover. Rare.
    €600
  23. 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, this one unnumbered but justified "pur fil", tirage de tête.
    Two slight tears to foot of spine (to edges), a very good copy with edges preserved.
    €450
  24. Guerre du temps
    Alejo CARPENTIER

    Guerre du temps

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine very lightly browned without consequence, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Signed and inscribed by Alejo Carpentier to Marc Saporta.
    €200
  25. La suite dans les idées
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    La suite dans les idées

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1927|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 320 numbered copies on vélin d'Annonnay paper, the only large paper copies after 50 on Hollande paper.
    A little light spotting, not serious, principally to endpapers.
    €180
  26. Les maîtres d'autrefois
    Eugène FROMENTIN

    Les maîtres d'autrefois

    Plon|Paris 1876|14.50 x 23 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Contemporary Bradel binding .
    Rare and handsome autograph inscription signed by Eugène Fromentin to Xavier Marmier.
    One shade on the endpapers, nice copy.
    €700
  27. La noblesse militaire et commerçante; en réponse aux objections faites par l'auteur de la noblesse militaire.
    Jean-Henri MARCHAND

    La noblesse militaire et commerçante; en réponse aux objections faites par l'auteur de la noblesse militaire.

    Chez Duchesne|à Amsterdam • & Paris 1756|9.50 x 16 cm|relié
    First edition of these three treatises.
    Contemporary full glazed marbled brown calf binding. Spine with raised bands decorated with 5 large fleurons. Red morocco title-label. Foot headcap worn. Handsome binding, with uncommon tools.
    The quarrel over military and commercial nobility was originally launched by the work of Abbé Coyer who urged the nobility to engage in commerce, this first book was followed by responses, objections and pamphlets throughout the year 1756. Our copy brings together three essays relating to this polemic. We know that the nobility being primitively military, commerce was long considered the work of the lower classes. Abbé Coyer's work had the effect of a...
    €500
  28. Oeuvres de Millevoye précédées d'une notice biographique et littéraire
    Charles Hubert MILLEVOYE, Achille DEVÉRIA

    Oeuvres de Millevoye précédées d'une notice biographique et littéraire

    Furne|Paris 1827|13 x 21.50 cm|4 volumes reliés
    Third edition illustrated with a portrait of the author as frontispiece to the first volume.
    Full cherry red calf bindings, spines slightly faded with four raised bands decorated with gilt triple compartments, gilt dates at foot, gilt roulettes on headcaps, frames of sextuple gilt and blind fillets on boards meeting at corners, gilt dotting on leading edges, gilt roulette frame on pastedowns, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt, elegant contemporary Romantic bindings.
    Scattered foxing.
    €200
  29. Les sources du vingtième siècle
    Jean CASSOU, COLLECTIF

    Les sources du vingtième siècle

    Editions des deux mondes|Paris 1961|27 x 34.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's binding in cream half cloth, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket which has small marginal tears.
    Rich iconography.
    €60
  30. Les tambours
    Reiner ZIMNIK

    Les tambours

    Delpire|Paris 1959|21.50 x 28 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition in French.
    Publisher's half grey cloth binding, smooth unlettered spine, red paper boards.
    Work illustrated with drawings by the author.
    A library classification sticker pasted on one endpaper.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €120
  31. Encyclopediana, ou dictionnaire encyclopédique des Ana
    Jacques LACOMBE

    Encyclopediana, ou dictionnaire encyclopédique des Ana

    Chez Panckoucke|à Paris 1791|20 x 26 cm|relié
    First edition. According to the preface, it was intended to complement L'Encyclopédie méthodique published by Panckoucke.
    Contemporary full brown sheep binding. Raised band spine decorated with fillets. Red morocco title-label. Small lacks to head and tail. Rubbing. Traces of old restorations to corners and tail. First three leaves (including endpaper) creased.
    The Anas, which were particularly popular in the 17th century, are collections of various thoughts, anecdotes and witticisms, arranged in the greatest disorder and intended for the public as intellectual entertainment. The originality of this work lies in having assembled them in dictionary form, though without citing the...
    €500
  32. La chronique des frères ennemis
    Jérôme & Jean THARAUD

    La chronique des frères ennemis

    Plon|Paris 1929|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 302 numbered copies on Holland paper.
    Some minor marginal tears of no consequence to the covers, handsome full-margined copy.
    €50
  33. Anthologie de la poésie naturelle
    Camille BRYEN, Alain GHEERBRANT

    Anthologie de la poésie naturelle

    K éditeur|Paris 1949|16.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 175 numbered copies on pure rag laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Work illustrated with 8 photographs by Brassaï.
    Spine sunned and creased, handsome interior condition.
    €230
  34. L'homme du monde
    Fernand DIVOIRE

    L'homme du monde

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1925|11.50 x 16 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 800 numbered copies on laid Rives paper, the only issue with 50 copies on Japan paper.
    Spine sunned, minimal spotting without concern to endpapers, otherwise handsome interior condition.
    €20
  35. Avec rime et raison
    Louis TRUC

    Avec rime et raison

    Paris 1968|16.50 x 25.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Louis Truc.
    Work illustrated with original illustrations by Pierre Fève.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €80
  36. L'architecture de la Renaissance
    Peter MURRAY

    L'architecture de la Renaissance

    Electa - Weber|Paris 1973|25.50 x 28.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui souple
    First edition in French.
    Publisher's full charcoal cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its dust jacket and illustrated slipcase which show no defects.
    Rich iconography.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  37. La physique moderne, son évolution
    Lucien POINCARÉ

    La physique moderne, son évolution

    Flammarion|Paris 1911|12 x 19 cm|broché

    New edition based on the first 1906 printing, with a false statement of edition (thirteenth thousand).
    Rare and appealing copy.

    €50
  39. Clôtures et murs de clôtures
    Dieter V. SCHWARZE

    Clôtures et murs de clôtures

    Eyrolles|Paris 1971|24.50 x 26.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition in French.
    Publisher's full white paper boards, smooth spine.
    Rich iconography, bookplate pasted on title page.
    Handsome copy.
    €70
  40. La princesse sous verre
    Jean LORRAIN

    La princesse sous verre

    Jules Tallandier|Paris s. d. [1896]|25 x 32.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
    Bradel binding in full cardboard covered with decorative patterned paper, smooth spine, chocolate morocco title label, top edge gilt, modern pastiche binding signed by T. Boichot.
    Work illustrated with original color compositions in text and hors-texte by André Cahard.
    Handsome and rare copy.
    €680
  42. Histoire de l'artchitecture moderne
    Leonardo BENEVOLO

    Histoire de l'artchitecture moderne

    Dunod|Paris 1979-1987|20 x 21.50 cm|4 volumes brochés
    First edition.
    The set is composed as follows: The industrial revolution, Avant-garde and modern movement (1890-1930), conflicts and the post-war period, the inevitable eclecticism (1960-1980).
    Rich iconography.
    Minor traces of rubbing on spines of volumes 2 and 3.
    Handsome complete set in 4 volumes.
    €200
  43. Histoire de la Maison de Montmorenci.
    Joseph-Louis Ripault DESORMEAUX

    Histoire de la Maison de Montmorenci.

    Chez Desaint • Saillant et Duchesne|à Paris 1764|10 x 17 cm|5 volumes reliés
    First edition.
    Contemporary full blonde calf binding. Spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt compartments and fleurons, with blonde and citron morocco title and volume labels. All edges speckled red. Headcap of second volume worn. Spines of third and fifth volumes showing worm damage. Worming not affecting text in second, third and final volumes. The house of Montmorency was one of the most prestigious families of the French nobility and provided France with several constables, the most illustrious being the Renaissance prince: Anne de Montmorency. The five volumes are divided as follows: The first volume is devoted to a genealogy and chronology of the Montmorency from 960...
    €700
  44. Vauvenargues ou la symphonie inachevée
    Samuel ROCHEBLAYE

    Vauvenargues ou la symphonie inachevée

    Editions|Paris 1934|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a numbered copy on alfa paper, the only large paper copies after 10 on pur fil paper.
    A good copy.
    €20
  45. Saint-Evremond ou l'humaniste impur
    Albert-Marie SCHMIDT

    Saint-Evremond ou l'humaniste impur

    Editions du cavalier|Paris 1932|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a numbered copy on vélin biblio paper, the only large paper copies after 10 pur fil paper.
    A good copy.
    €20
  47. Le mystère de Griselidis
    ANONYME, Marie-Anne GLOMEAU

    Le mystère de Griselidis

    Maurice Glomeau|Paris 1923|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    New edition printed from the unique manuscript, one of 700 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing with 37 copies on pure rag vellum.
    Work decorated with 37 illustrations and ornamental letters by G. Ripart.
    Notes and glossary by M.A. Glomeau.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  48. Mélanges de littérature et de philosophie du 18ème siècle
    André MORELLET ABBÉ

    Mélanges de littérature et de philosophie du 18ème siècle

    Madame veuve Lepetit|Paris 1818|12.50 x 21.50 cm|4 volumes reliés

    New edition.


    Half sheep bindings in bottle green, smooth spines decorated with quadruple fillets and gilt typographical motifs, two upper headcaps slightly worn, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, some corners very slightly bumped, contemporary bindings signed by Flore.


    Some minor foxing of no consequence. Handsome set.

    €350
  49. L'architecture du XXème siècle
    COLLECTIF

    L'architecture du XXème siècle

    Julliard • Imprimeries réunies|Paris • & Lausanne 1964|24.50 x 32.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's binding over paper boards, illustrated covers.
    Richly illustrated.
    A good copy.
    €60
  51. Deuil pour deuil
    Robert DESNOS

    Deuil pour deuil

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1924|11.50 x 16 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 700 numbered copies on Rives, this one not justified, the only printing along with 50 Japon.
    Handsome and rare autograph inscription from Robert Desnos to Gabriel Reuillard "...admirons l'absurdité des choses..."
    A good copy.
    €900
  52. Ecrits sur l'art
    Jean Auguste Dominique INGRES

    Ecrits sur l'art

    La Jeune Parque|Paris 1947|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    New edition, a numbered copy on vélin de Lana paper.
    With 12 plates hors texte.
    A good copy.
    €40
  53. L'Inde et l'occident
    Sardar PANIKKAR

    L'Inde et l'occident

    Mouton & Co|Paris • & La Haye [The Hague] 1958|16.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    A good copy.
    €30
  55. Campagne de 1870-1871. La deuxième armée de la Loire
    Antoine CHANZY

    Campagne de 1870-1871. La deuxième armée de la Loire

    Plon|Paris 1871|15.50 x 24.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half caramel sheep binding, spine with five thin raised bands set with gilt fillets showing minor rubbing, red shagreen title label, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, upper headcaps rubbed, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription signed by the author's widow.
    Some minor foxing.
    €80
  56. Thomas l'agnelet
    Claude FARRÈRE

    Thomas l'agnelet

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1913|14.50 x 20.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 650 numbered copies on vellum.
    Bradel binding in half boards with vellum-style corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillets at head and foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with a photographic portrait of the author as frontispiece.
    Pleasant full-margined copy properly containing the facsimile of a fragment of the work's manuscript.
    Some minor foxing without gravity.
    €50
  57. Les résurrections italiennes
    Henry BERENGER, Eugène GRASSET

    Les résurrections italiennes

    Edouard Pelletan|Paris 1911|19.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
    Edition illustrated with 13 original compositions by Eugène Grasset.
    Signed autograph inscription by Henry Bérenger.
    A lack at the foot of the spine, endpapers very lightly shaded without gravity, otherwise handsome copy.
    €70
  58. Histoire générale de l'Eglise chrétienne
    Monseigneur PASTORINI

    Histoire générale de l'Eglise chrétienne

    et Durand • Chez Le Boucher|à Rouen • & à Paris 1777|10 x 17 cm|3 volumes reliés
    First edition of the French translation, decorated with an unsigned red chalk frontispiece. Translated from English by a Benedictine of the Congregation of St. Maur.
    Contemporary full speckled blonde calf binding. Smooth spines decorated with gilt compartments and fleurons, as well as blonde morocco title and volume labels. All edges red. Headcap of second volume very slightly damaged with small loss. Three corners slightly bumped. Two endleaves detached in the first two volumes. Minor marginal wormholes not affecting text in the first volume.
    Prophetic and symbolic history of the church based on exegesis and quotations from the Apocalypse of Saint John. Considerations on the seven...
    €200
  59. La politique et les partis
    Emmanuel BERL

    La politique et les partis

    Editions Rieder|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on alfa.
    A good copy.
    €80
  60. Rendez-vous européens
    Henri BÉRAUD

    Rendez-vous européens

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1068 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 68 hors commerce copies.
    A fold mark on the first cover, a small tear reglued at the head of one joint.
    €50
  61. LX pseaumes de David
    Philippe DESPORTES

    LX pseaumes de David

    La Connaissance|Paris 1926|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
    Edition illustrated with a portrait and a fleuron by R. Drouart, one of 50 copies on vergé Pannekoek reserved for friends of la Connaissance and justified by the publisher, deluxe copy.
    Manuscript justification by publisher René-Louis Doyon: "pour Jean Dorsenne".
    A black portrait as frontispiece.
    Fine copy.
    €80
  62. Les petites âmes
    Paul GÉRALDY

    Les petites âmes

    Léon Vanier|Paris 1908|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
    Two small traces of folding to covers, otherwise a good copy.
    €40
  63. Sur la Toscane
    Paul BOURGET

    Sur la Toscane

    Editions des horizons de France|Paris 1929|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on vélin teinté paper.
    A good copy.
    €30
  64. Les Sangallo. Leur vie, leur oeuvre
    G.K. LOUKOMSKI

    Les Sangallo. Leur vie, leur oeuvre

    A. Vincent & Cie|Paris 1934|16.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Illustrated with 103 plates.
    With bookplate pasted at foot of an endpaper and a library shelf label pasted on its recto.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  65. Le boy de sa majesté
    Pierre HUMBOURG, Frans MASEREEL

    Le boy de sa majesté

    René Kieffer|Paris 1928|20.50 x 26.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, this one not included in the justification because hors commerce, the only printing with 10 Japon.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Humbourg.
    Illustrated with 7 original woodcuts by Frans Masereel.
    Two small lacks, not serious, to head and to foot of spine, slight spots on the endpapers.
    €500
  66. Tarsis et Zélie
    Charles EISEN, Roland LE VAYER DE BOUTIGNY

    Tarsis et Zélie

    Chez Musier fils|à Paris 1774|14.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    New illustrated edition in first printing. The illustration comprises three frontispieces by Cochin, Moreau and Eisen, engraved by Gaucher, Ponce and Née; and 20 headpieces by Eisen, engraved by Helman, De Longueil, Masquelier and Massard. Elegant illustration with careful page layout.
    Full blonde tortoiseshell calf bindings. Spines with five raised bands decorated with gilt compartments and fleurons, as well as red and green sheep title and volume labels. Covers framed with triple gilt fillets. Gilt dentelles framing the pastedowns. All edges gilt. Head and foot of first volume with small lacks, those of the other two volumes rubbed. Five corners bumped. Numerous and scattered foxing...
    €800
  67. La coûtume de la prevosté et vicomté de Paris
    Pierre LE MAISTRE

    La coûtume de la prevosté et vicomté de Paris

    Chez Guillaume Cavelier • et chez Charles Osmont|à Paris 1700|25 x 39 cm|relié
    Rare first edition.
    Contemporary full brown sheep binding. Spine with five raised bands richly decorated and bearing a red morocco title label. Lacks at head and foot clumsily restored, same for corners. Scuffing and cuts to front cover. Some very minor dampstains.
    A banner bearing Charles Osmont's address has been pasted over the publisher's address; on the recto of the page one can make out in reverse "Chez Guillaume Cavelier 1700" (we do not know the reason for this substitution, or perhaps Charles Osmont shared this edition and sold it himself). A fresh copy.
    €800
  68. Histoire chronologique de la grande chancellerie de France.
    Abraham TESSEREAU

    Histoire chronologique de la grande chancellerie de France.

    Chez Pierre Emery|à Paris 1710|26 x 38.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    New expanded edition, the first in two volumes with important tables, published at the Chancellor's request. The original first appeared in 1676; it was continued in this edition by René Le Comte for the supporting documents for the period 1676-1705, furthermore the material compiled by Tessereau was entirely reworked for this new edition.
    Contemporary full brown sheep binding. Spine with six raised bands decorated with gilt compartments and fleurons, as well as red morocco title and volume labels. All edges speckled red. Spine worn (lacking headcaps and with losses to the sheep). Scuffing and corners slightly bumped. Contemporary bookplate pasted on pastedowns.
    Major source on the...
    €1,400
  69. Le sang des autres
    Simone de BEAUVOIR

    Le sang des autres

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    A fine copy.
    €2,000
  70. Le jardin des chimères
    [Marguerite YOURCENAR] Marg YOURCENAR

    Le jardin des chimères

    Perrin & Cie|Paris 1921|13.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, small printrun, of the first work by Marguerite Yourcenar, written under her semi-pseudonym of Marg Yourcenar
    A very good and rare copy of this work, of which there were no large paper copies.
    €2,000
  71. Joseph de Maistre, textes choisis et présentés par E.M. Cioran
    Emil Michel CIORAN

    Joseph de Maistre, textes choisis et présentés par E.M. Cioran

    Editions du Rocher|Paris 1957|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies, one advance (service de presse) copy.
    With an autograph inscription from E.M. Cioran to François Erval.
    Covers and spine lightly and marginally sunned as usual, copy retaining its advertising slip.
    €450
  72. Les divertissemens d'amour et autres poésies burlesques et sérieuses
    Jacques DU FOUR DE LA CRESPELIERE

    Les divertissemens d'amour et autres poésies burlesques et sérieuses

    Chez Olivier de Varennes|à Paris 1667|8.50 x 14.50 cm|relié
    The rare first edition.
    Contemporary white vellum binding. Smooth spine. Some surface wear and staining.
    Binding partially detached. Some dampstaining and numerous fold marks.
    Jacques du Four de la Crespelière (1625-1680), burlesque and licentious poet displaying in his light verses the last fires of the Baroque, the author belongs to this specifically French 17th-century genre of which Scarron is one of the most illustrious representatives. This is poetry that goes against the grain, through mockery, of mannered and emphatic baroque poetry. His collection of Divertissemens d'amour, as well as his collection of translations of Greek poets (Sappho, Anacreon, Theocritus...), and...
    €500
  73. Traité général du commerce plus ample et plus exact que ceux qui ont paru jusqu'à présent.
    Samuel RICARD

    Traité général du commerce plus ample et plus exact que ceux qui ont paru jusqu'à présent.

    Chez Claude Segrain et Al|A Paris • & à Rouen 1723|18.50 x 25.50 cm|relié

    New edition, after the first published in Amsterdam. The work was constantly revised and expanded with each new release. A frontispiece by Scottin; two folding plates and numerous tables.
    New edition, revised, corrected & expanded with the Tariff of Entry & Exit Duties, with Assessments of Goods, concerning the public revenues of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, And an Introduction on Double-Entry or Italian Bookkeeping... by Henri Desaguliers.


    Contemporary full glazed brown sheep binding. Richly decorated spine with raised bands. Red morocco title label. One lack at head. Lower joint cracked at head. Small stains on boards. Good copy.

    €950
  74. Romanesques
    Jacques CHARDONNE, André JORDAN

    Romanesques

    Stock|Paris 1943|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    New edition illustrated with original drawings by André Jordan and printed in a numbered edition of 2200 copies on deluxe paper.
    Small stains at foot of front board.
    €40
  77. Rouault
    WALDEMAR GEORGE, Geneviève NOUAILLE-ROUAULT

    Rouault

    Scrépel|Paris 1971|24 x 23.50 cm|broché sous étui
    First edition.
    Work illustrated with reproductions of works by Georges Rouault.
    Handsome copy complete with its split slipcase as well as its illustrated dust jacket.
    €30
  79. Michel Ange
    Romain ROLLAND

    Michel Ange

    Club des libraires de France|Paris 1958|24 x 20 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    New edition.
    Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine, front cover illustrated with a vignette, complete with its cellophane wrapper.
    Rich iconography.
    Handsome copy.
    €30
  80. Architecture contemporaine
    Jürgen JOEDICKE

    Architecture contemporaine

    Delpire|Paris 1958|20.50 x 24.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition in French.
    Publisher's full lemon cloth binding, smooth spine, with the illustrated dust jacket, bookplate pasted on a dust jacket flap.
    Rich iconography.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  81. Le troisième jour
    Jean de LA VARENDE

    Le troisième jour

    Grasset|Paris 1947|12.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Annam de Rives paper, the most limited deluxe paper issue.
    Spine and boards very slightly and marginally faded without any gravity, tiny marginal tears without loss to boards, full-margined copy.
    €400
  82. Eldorado, mélodrame cinématographique
    Marcel L'HERBIER

    Eldorado, mélodrame cinématographique

    Editions de La lampe Merveilleuse|Paris 1921|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
    With 16 photographs hors texte.
    A good copy.
    €70
  83. Gerbet et Salinis
    Antoine RICARD ABBÉ

    Gerbet et Salinis

    Plon & Cie|Paris 1883|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    Second edition.
    Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments enhanced with gilt fleurons at corners, marbled paper boards, marbled endpavers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Rare foxing without gravity, handsome copy.
    €40
  84. Le Héraut d'armes : revue illustrée de la noblesse
    Alfred de BIZEMONT COMTE, COLLECTIF

    Le Héraut d'armes : revue illustrée de la noblesse

    Le Héraut d'armes|Paris Novembre 1861 - Mai 1877|18.50 x 28.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition, one of the rare copies on Holland paper of which no mention is made.
    Half burgundy shagreen bindings with corners, spines slightly faded with five raised bands set with gilt fillets showing small traces of rubbing, a tiny marginal lack at foot of spine of second volume, some surface wear on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped.
    Work decorated with numerous in-text figures depicting coats of arms. Some light foxing of no consequence, retaining deckled edges. Rare deluxe paper copy of this review dealing with noble genealogy.
    €450
  85. L'univers. Suède et Norwege
    Philippe LE BAS

    L'univers. Suède et Norwege

    Firmin Didot frères|Paris 1838|13 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition illustrated with a folding map and 56 plates at the end of the volumes (Landscapes, costumes, figures). Printed in two columns.
    Half black shagreen binding. Ornate spine with false raised bands. Thick fillets on the boards. Borders slightly depressed at the top over 1cm.
    70 volumes were published in this famous collection on the history and description of all countries and peoples of the world, from 1833 to 1865.

    NB: This work is available at the bookshop on request within 48 hours.
    €130
  86. Histoire des membres de l'Académie française, morts depuis 1700 jusqu'en 1771. Pour servir de suite aux Éloges imprimés et lus dans les séances publiques de cette Compagnie
    Jean Le Rond d' ALEMBERT

    Histoire des membres de l'Académie française, morts depuis 1700 jusqu'en 1771. Pour servir de suite aux Éloges imprimés et lus dans les séances publiques de cette Compagnie

    Chez Moutard|à Paris 1787|9.50 x 16.50 cm|6 volumes reliés
    First collected edition; only the first volume had appeared in 1779, published by the author; it is reprinted as issued with its relay title page. A series found quite rarely.
    Contemporary full speckled blonde sheep binding. Smooth spine with two repeated tools (wheat sheaf and urn). Ornate black morocco title label and ornate beige morocco volume label. Restoration at head of volume I with a fawn leather piece covering the first two compartments; the first volume therefore no longer has its title label. Upper and lower joints of volume I largely cracked; joints restored on volumes 2, 3, 4; partly cracked at upper joint on volume 5. Good overall appearance. The eulogies are biographies...
    €700
  87. Les antiquitez, histoires, et choses remarquables de la ville d'Amiens [Ensemble] Recueil de plusieurs nobles et illustres maisons vivantes & esteintes en l'estendue du ddiocese d'Amiens [...]
    Adrien de LA MORLIÈRE

    Les antiquitez, histoires, et choses remarquables de la ville d'Amiens [Ensemble] Recueil de plusieurs nobles et illustres maisons vivantes & esteintes en l'estendue du ddiocese d'Amiens [...]

    Chez Sebastien Cramoisy|à Paris 1642|22 x 35.50 cm|2 ouvrages reliés en un volume
    Third and best edition, the most complete, containing the edition of the Recueil des illustres maisons du Diocèse d'Amiens with its own title page dated 1642. Both works had appeared in less complete versions, respectively in 1621 and 1630. The second book bears the location after each family name of the arms which were not printed but are described in the margin; rare copies possess these arms illustrated by hand in colors. Large printer's device on the 2 title pages. First title page in red and black. Half-title between each part of the first book.
    Half sheep binding early 20th century marbled, pastiche of a contemporary binding. Spine with raised bands underlined with cold fillets...
    €1,000
  88. Rue du monde
    SERGE

    Rue du monde

    Marcel Seheur|Paris 1931|13 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 2000 copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Serge enriched with a small drawing depicting a naval anchor, a heart and a star.
    Work illustrated with drawings in and out of text in black and in colors by the author.
    Spine sunned and crudely restored with a transparent adhesive patch, handsome interior condition.
    €50
  89. Nrf N°326 de la 29ème année
    COLLECTIF

    Nrf N°326 de la 29ème année

    Nrf|Paris 1er Avril 1941|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Contributions by J. Audiberti "L'homme et la maison", Alain "Les aventures du coeur", H. de Montherlant "Paternité et patrie", P. Béarn "La dernière nuit de Dunkerque" ...
    €20
  90. Nrf N°207 de la 19ème année
    COLLECTIF

    Nrf N°207 de la 19ème année

    Nrf|Paris 1er Décembre 1930|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Contributions by P. Abraham "Sur Proust", J. Supervielle "Le boeuf et l'âne de la crèche", V. Muselli, P. Drieu la Rochelle "Malraux l'homme nouveau"...
    Minor marginal tears to covers, not affecting content.
    €30
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