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Paris (France)
  1. Les stalactites
    Théodore de BANVILLE

    Les stalactites

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1873|9.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half burgundy shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments adorned with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Théodore de Banville to his close friend Edmond de Goncourt.
    €900
  2. Le sang de la coupe. - Trente-six ballades joyeuses
    Théodore de BANVILLE

    Le sang de la coupe. - Trente-six ballades joyeuses

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1874|9.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half burgundy shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments adorned with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Our copy is enhanced with a laudatory autograph letter dated and signed by the author to his close friend Edmond de Goncourt.
    €500
  3. Les exilés
    Théodore de BANVILLE (inscribed to Edmond de GONCOURT)

    Les exilés[The Exiles]

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1885|9.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half bordeaux shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments enhanced with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of the author as frontispiece.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Théodore de Banville to his close friend Edmond de Goncourt.
    €600
  4. Comédies
    Théodore de BANVILLE

    Comédies

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1878|9.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half bordeaux shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments enhanced with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Théodore de Banville to his close friend Edmond de Goncourt.
    €900
  5. Occidentales
    Théodore de BANVILLE

    Occidentales

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1875|9.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half burgundy shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments enhanced with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of the author as frontispiece.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Théodore de Banville to his close friend Edmond de Goncourt.
    €900
  6. Quand j'étais étudiant
    NADAR [Félix TOURNACHON]

    Quand j'étais étudiant

    Michel Lévy|Paris 1857|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    Second edition published one year after the first edition.
    Half fir green shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets decorated with double black compartments embellished with gilt fleurons, slight scratches without any gravity on one joint, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt.
    Autograph inscription signed by Nadar to Madame Dufay.
    Handsome copy.
    €700
  7. Originaux et beaux esprits de l'Angleterre contemporaine
    Paul-Émile DAURANT-FORGUES

    Originaux et beaux esprits de l'Angleterre contemporaine

    Charpentier|Paris 1860|11.50 x 18.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition.
    Half forest green shagreen bindings, faded spines with four raised bands slightly stained at foot and rubbed at head, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers (lined) preserved. About G. Brummel, G.M. Lewis "the Monk", E.B. Lytton, A. Tennison, O'Connel and Irish nationalism...
    Some minor foxing without gravity. Rare.
    €180
  8. Trilogie
    Vassilis VASSILIKOS

    Trilogie

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed autograph inscription by Vassilis Vassilikos (the dedicatee's name, Jean Blanzat, was probably written by the translator to facilitate V. Vassilikos' task).
    Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
    €80
  9. Mesure de la France
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Mesure de la France[Measure of France]

    Grasset|Paris 1922|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil, the deluxe issue after 30 on "papier vert lumière."
    Spine and boards with marginal sunning, as often, otherwise a clean and well-preserved copy.
    Inscribed by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to the Dadaist and Surrealist writer Paul Chadourne, whom he met through his wife Colette Jéramec.
    €600
  10. Poésies
    Charles DOVALLE

    Poésies

    Charpentier|Paris 1868|8.50 x 13.50 cm|relié
    Second edition.
    Contemporary half red shagreen. Spine with raised bands decorated with grotesques. 2 corners slightly bumped.
    Scattered foxing on paper that has remained white.
    Handsome copy.
    Preface by Victor Hugo for the first edition of 1830. Poet from Maine-et-Loire who died tragically at 22 in a duel.
    €200
  11. Considérations politiques et militaires sur la Suisse
    Louis-Napoléon BONAPARTE

    Considérations politiques et militaires sur la Suisse

    Alphonse Levavasseur • Lib. Bousquet|Paris 1833|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Spine lacking, second cover absent replaced by a blank temporary cover, lacks to first cover soiled, some interior foxing.
    Rare pamphlet written by the future Napoleon III.
    €280
  12. Danses magiques de Kelantan
    Jeanne CUISINIER

    Danses magiques de Kelantan

    Institut d'ethnologie|Paris 1936|17.50 x 27.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's binding in full green percale, smooth spine, blind-ruled frames on covers, a slight tear without consequence at head of spine.
    Work illustrated with 4 photographic plates at rear.
    €70
  13. Le rat
    Abel HERMANT

    Le rat

    Editions Paul Iribe|Paris 1913|26 x 33.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only printing along with 100 copies on Japan paper.
    Covers lightly and marginally sunned without consequence, a stain at head of front cover, occasional foxing affecting mainly some margins.
    €70
  14. Les jaunets du Pé Malandain
    André POULAIN

    Les jaunets du Pé Malandain

    Guillemot & Lamothe|Paris 1938|16.50 x 22.50 cm|relié
    First edition printed in 800 numbered copies on bibliophile vellum, ours one of the 100 hors commerce copies, deluxe issue.
    Half dark green shagreen binding with corners, spine sunned with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, two corners with two scratches showing slight loss of leather, top edge gilt.
    Work illustrated with original illustrations by Maurice Millière.
    €50
  15. La main enchantée
    Emmanuel BLANCHE, Gérard de NERVAL

    La main enchantée

    Editions Marcel Besson|Paris 1943|19 x 24 cm|broché
    Edition with original illustrations by Emmanuel Blanche, one of 600 numbered copies on Renage vellum.
    Work illustrated with 15 full-page color plates by E. Blanche as well as 14 color vignettes in text.
    Handsome copy.
    €70
  16. Satires de Perse, traduites en français par Sélis
    PERSE

    Satires de Perse, traduites en français par Sélis

    Dalibon|Paris 1822|14 x 21.50 cm|relié
    New edition of the French translation revised and expanded with notes by N.L. Achaintre.
    Half-shagreen binding in navy blue, spine with four raised bands showing traces of rubbing, decorated with gilt fillets, headcaps worn, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, three tears to leading edges, contemporary binding.
    Gift inscription in ink on half-title page, foxing.
    €40
  17. De l'abus des nudités de gorge
    J. BOILEAU ABBé

    De l'abus des nudités de gorge

    J. De Laize-de-Bresche|Paris 1858|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    Second edition printed on Holland paper and partly in first edition as it was revised, corrected and expanded.
    Half aubergine shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with gilt stippling decorated with double fillets and gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards with some minor scuffs, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt.
    Handsome interior condition almost entirely free from foxing.
    €100
  18. La Serpicina (le petit serpent)
    F.D. GUERRAZZI

    La Serpicina (le petit serpent)

    Maurice Glomeau|Paris 1921|14.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition in French, one of 500 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only deluxe copies after 65 Arches copies enhanced with a suite of illustrations.
    Half cherry red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands with very light scratches of no importance, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
    Work illustrated with original color illustrations by Frédéric Bourdin.
    Handsome copy in an attractive binding.
    €80
  19. Les secrets de Paris : Mademoiselle Jeanne
    Charles MÉROUVEL

    Les secrets de Paris : Mademoiselle Jeanne

    E. Dentu|Paris 1884|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    Second edition. Half chocolate brown shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with blind fillets, light scratches of no importance at head of spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    €45
  20. Adieu à Moréas
    Maurice BARRÈS

    Adieu à Moréas

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1910|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered advance copies from the first printing.
    Signed and inscribed by Maurice Barrès to Pierre Lasserre.
    Some minor worming of no consequence.
    €150
  21. Monsieur Maubenoit philatéliste
    Frédéric LEFÈVRE

    Monsieur Maubenoit philatéliste

    Ariane|Paris 1945|16.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on special offset paper.
    Work illustrated with original illustrations by F. Perrault-Harry.
    Endpapers very lightly and partially shaded without significance, handsome copy.
    €30
  23. Satyre Menippée, de la vertu du catholicon d'Espagne, et de la tenue des Etats de Paris, à laquelle est ajouté un Discours sur l'interprétation du mot de Higuerio del Infierno, & qui en est l'Auteur.
    Pierre LE ROY, Jean PASSERAT

    Satyre Menippée, de la vertu du catholicon d'Espagne, et de la tenue des Etats de Paris, à laquelle est ajouté un Discours sur l'interprétation du mot de Higuerio del Infierno, & qui en est l'Auteur.

    Chez Les Héritiers De Mathias Kerner • [ Prosp. Durand]|à Ratisbone [Regensburg] • [Paris] 1726|10.70 x 17.70 cm|3 volumes reliés
    New edition, illustrated with a frontispiece, 11 figures (numerous portraits) including 2 folding (the procession of the League and the states of the League) and one figure in-text. Title pages in red and black.
    Contemporary full speckled glazed brown calf binding. Spine with raised bands decorated with 4 compartmented fleurons. Red morocco title label and black morocco volume label. Head restored, likewise at foot of volumes I and III. Upper joints of volumes I and III restored. Cracks in places on the joints. Fine quality binding showing defects, notably due to restoration.
    The most complete early edition, with additions by Prosper Marchand and Godefroy's tables. It inherits all...
    €400
  24. Phytologie universelle, Ou Histoire Naturelle et méthodique des plantes, de leurs propriétés, de leurs vertus et de leur culture
    Nicolas JOLYCLERC

    Phytologie universelle, Ou Histoire Naturelle et méthodique des plantes, de leurs propriétés, de leurs vertus et de leur culture

    Chez Gueffier|A Paris 1799|13 x 20.50 cm (In-8)|5 volumes reliés

    First edition, rare.

    Contemporary full blond calf bindings, mottled. Smooth spines decorated with urn tools and fillets. Red morocco lettering-pieces and green morocco volume labels, the latter additionally bearing the letters AB, NZ... Rich border of palmettes and frieze on the covers, with on the upper cover: Prix des Ecoles Académiques; and on the lower cover: Lille 1812. Rubbing. Some corners bumped. A handsome and highly decorative set.



     

    €900
  25. Le roman à l'eau-forte en douze chapitres inédits
    Joseph POISLE DESGRANGES

    Le roman à l'eau-forte en douze chapitres inédits

    Lib. Bachelin-Deflorenne|Paris 1874|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 160 copies, ours one of 100 on extra-strong paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Joseph Poisle Desgranges.
    Work illustrated with 14 original etchings by Alfred Taiée.
    Spine sunned, marginal worming to foot of front board, occasional light foxing to interior.
    €200
  26. Pomponius, le dernier des chevaliers
    Louis ARRAOU

    Pomponius, le dernier des chevaliers

    Plon|Paris 1919|13 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Half turquoise morocco with corners, smooth spine faded, decorated with a gilt cartouche enhanced with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Louis Arraou to Louis Loucheur.
    Rare minor worming affecting mainly the endpapers.
    Handsome full-margined copy attractively bound.
    €120
  27. L'Arétin moderne
    DU LAURENS ABBÉ

    L'Arétin moderne

    Bibliothèque des Curieux|Paris 1920|14.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
    New edition, conforming to the first edition published in 1763, one of 10 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in full paper, smooth spine, hazelnut shagreen title-label with minor marginal scratches, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author.
    Introduction and bibliography by Radeville and Deschamps.
    €120
  28. Balzac ignoré
    CABANES DR, Honoré de BALZAC

    Balzac ignoré

    A. Charles|Paris 1899|20.50 x 27 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half fir green shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands showing minor rubbing, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    One small harmless tear without loss at head of first endpaper.
    €70
  29. La sultane Daoulah
    Franz TOUSSAINT

    La sultane Daoulah

    Editions Mornay|Paris 1923|14 x 20 cm|relié
    Edition decorated with original orientalist illustrations by A.H. Thomas, one of 950 numbered copies on Guarro paper.
    Half brown shagreen binding with corners, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with gilt floral motifs featuring, as petals, red shagreen incisions, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  30. Journal de jeunesse de Francisque Sarcey (1839-1857) recueilli et annoté par Adolphe Brisson et suivi d'un choix de chroniques (fagots, notes de la semaine, grains de bon sens)
    Francisque SARCEY

    Journal de jeunesse de Francisque Sarcey (1839-1857) recueilli et annoté par Adolphe Brisson et suivi d'un choix de chroniques (fagots, notes de la semaine, grains de bon sens)

    Bibliothèque des Annales|Paris s. d. [circa 1900]|12 x 19.50 cm|relié
    The first edition, with no mention of deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in half mouse-grey cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, marbled paper boards, pink paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Vermorel.
    Work illustrated with a photographic frontispiece.
    Preface by Octave Gréard.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  31. Oeuvres mêlées, tant en prose qu'en vers
    François-Augustin Paradis de MONCRIF

    Oeuvres mêlées, tant en prose qu'en vers

    Chez Bertrand Brunet|à Paris 1743|9.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Contemporary full marbled and glazed brown calf binding. Spine with raised bands, attractively decorated. Thin split at foot measuring 0.5cm. 2 corners slightly bumped. Good copy.
    A mixture of critiques, plays, poetry and speeches. Contains notably "Les Réflexions sur quelque ouvrages faussement appelés ouvrages d'imagination"; "Les âmes rivales, histoire fabuleuse"; "Les abdérites" and "L'empire de l'amour", plays; "Discours de l'Académie française", and other pieces.
    €350
  32. A coups de Gaule
    Jho PALE

    A coups de Gaule

    Garnier frères|Paris 1898|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition published under a pseudonym in a numbered edition of 250 copies on Holland paper.
    As frontispiece, a portrait of the author.
    Book dedicated to true Gauls only, to those who still love the ribald tales and the spicy, peppery discourse of our forefathers.
    Rare and handsome copy despite light foxing to the rear endpaper.
    €200
  33. Portraits de cire
    Hugues LE ROUX

    Portraits de cire

    Lecène, Oudin & Cie|Paris 1891|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in half turquoise cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, hazel shagreen title-label with minor scuffs, marbled paper boards, pink and gilt endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, binding signed by Vermorel.
    Concerning Guy de Maupassant, Puvis de Chavannes, Jean Richepin, Yvette Guilbert... Handsome copy.
    €60
  34. Ardance ou la vallée d'automne
    Jean de MONTESQUIOU FEZENSAC

    Ardance ou la vallée d'automne

    Editions Baudinière|Paris 1944|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 copies numbered and initialed by the author on Japan parchment paper, the only deluxe copies with 7 Madagascar and 18 extra laid paper.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €80
  36. De la folie considérée dans ses rapports avec les questions médico-judiciaires
    Charles-Chrétien-Henri MARC

    De la folie considérée dans ses rapports avec les questions médico-judiciaires

    J.B. Baillière|Paris 1840|13.50 x 21.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition of the first work dealing with forensic medicine applied to the mentally ill.
    Contemporary half-calf bindings in brown glazed calf, smooth spines decorated with central gilt tools as well as quadruple fillets and gilt arabesques at head and tail, marbled paper boards, contemporary bindings.
    Work illustrated with a lithographed portrait of the author as frontispiece to the first volume.
    Some foxing affecting the beginning and end of each volume.
    Rare copy, elegantly bound at the time, of this important work.
    €500
  37. Une nuit
    Georges BERNANOS

    Une nuit

    La cité des livres|Paris 1928|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on Arches laid paper.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally faded as usual, handsome interior condition.
    €30
  38. Campagne de Constantine de 1837
    Charles SÉDILLOT

    Campagne de Constantine de 1837

    Crochard & Cie|Paris 1838|13 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half red calf binding, spine slightly faded with four raised bands decorated with gilt and black friezes and fillets as well as black typographical motifs and a gilt mandorla, headcaps and joints at the level of the headcaps showing traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, marbled edges, contemporary binding. Our copy is complete with its explanatory folding plate at the end which has a tear without loss.
    Some foxing mainly at the end of the volume.
    Rare.
    €380
  39. Oeuvres complètes
    Laurence STERNE

    Oeuvres complètes

    Chez Salmon|Paris 1825|12 x 20 cm|quatre volumes reliés
    Edition with a portrait of the author as frontispiece and fourteen unsigned figures.
    Contemporary bindings in half tawny sheep, smooth spines decorated with blue and red morocco title and volume labels, with fleurons and gilt fillets, and gilt dentelle at foot, boards of paper imitating grained leather, all edges marbled.
    Three headcaps damaged, four joints cracked. Extensive foxing.
    €200
  40. Marcelle Rabe
    Théodore de BANVILLE (inscribed to Alphonse DAUDET)

    Marcelle Rabe[Marcelle Rabe]

    Charpentier|Paris 1891|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Contemporary half black shagreen over marbled paper boards, spine in six compartments with gilt fleurons.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Théodore de Banville to Alphonse Daudet.
    With a frontispiece on China paper by Georges Rochegrosse.
    The occasional bit of spotting, one discreet repair to the foot of one joint.
    Printed ex libris of Madame Alphonse Daudet to ffep.
    €1,000
  41. Les régates de San-Francisco
    Quarantotti GAMBINI

    Les régates de San-Francisco

    Gallimard|Paris 1959|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition in French, one of 205 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Half burgundy shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Trinckvel.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  42. Histoire et légende de Marion de Lorme
    Joséphin PÉLADAN

    Histoire et légende de Marion de Lorme

    La Connaissance|Paris 1927|14.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Rives, deluxe copy.
    Full havana shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, small and light marginal stains on the front cover, original wrappers preserved.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  43. Vie de Mélanie bergère de la Salette écrite par elle-même en 1900 - Son enfance (1831-1846)
    Léon BLOY (inscribed to Georges ROUAULT)

    Vie de Mélanie bergère de la Salette écrite par elle-même en 1900 - Son enfance (1831-1846)[Life of Mélanie, Shepherdess of La Salette, Written by Herself in 1900 – Her Childhood (1831–1846)]

    Mercure de France|Paris 1912|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition
    Handsome autograph insciption from Léon Bloy to the painter Georges Rouault: "Rien pour son art - Il n'y a pas de caricature".
    Spine reinforced with some filled in lacks, a tear repaired to the half title page,the one with the inscription.
    This copy has a chemise an slipcase of full black morocco over marbled paper boards, lined with sheep.

    Rouault fait la connaissance de Léon Bloy en 1904 par l'intermédiaire d'une de ses oeuvres: « On m'apprend que le peintre Georges Rouault, élève de Gustave Moreau, s'est passionné pour moi. Ayant trouvé chez son maître "La Femme pauvre"..., ce livre l'a mordu au coeur, blessé incurablement »...
    €3,500
  44. Le dernier abbé
    Paul de MUSSET, Adolphe LALAUZE

    Le dernier abbé

    A. Ferroud|Paris 1891|16.50 x 25 cm|relié
    Edition illustrated with 17 original compositions by A. Lalauze, one of 300 numbered copies on Arches.
    Bradel binding in half fir green cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, red shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by P. Ruban.
    Autograph inscription signed by the publisher to Gabriel Hanotaux.
    Our copy is enhanced with a duplicate state of the compositions.
    Handsome copy.
    €400
  45. Abrégé des Commentaires de M. de Folard, sur l'Histoire de Polybe
    POLYBE, Jean-Charles FOLARD

    Abrégé des Commentaires de M. de Folard, sur l'Histoire de Polybe

    Chez La Veuve Gandouin • Giffart • David • Jombert et Durand|Paris 1754|19.50 x 25.50 cm|relié

    First edition, richly illustrated, of the abridged version of the famous commentaries by the Chevalier de Folard, established by the Count of Chabot. 113 copperplate engravings - sometimes folding (Volume I: 51, volume 2: 22 and volume 3: 40) - representing techniques, battle scenes and war machines of Antiquity; including 4 maps and a plan of Cremona.


    Full speckled blonde calf binding. Spine with five raised bands decorated with red morocco title and volume labels and gilt compartments and fleurons; gilt dentelles at foot. All edges red. Two head caps worn, the third slightly rubbed. Some wormholes on the spine of the second volume. Two corners slightly bumped. Numerous...

    €900
  46. La belle France
    Georges DARIEN

    La belle France

    Stock|Paris 1901|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, only 5 large paper copies were printed on Hollande.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Georges Darien to Emile Faguet.
    Spine sunned, folded and repaired, angular lacks filled-in to the covers.
    €600
  49. Au clair d'Hellas
    Jean-Marc D'ANTHOINE

    Au clair d'Hellas

    La comédie humaine|Paris 1938|23 x 28.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 lettered copies on Arches vellum justified by the author, deluxe copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Marc d'Anthoine.
    Preface by Nicolas Beauduin, work illustrated with original compositions by Pierre Matossy.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €100
  50. Théâtre du monde
    RICHER

    Théâtre du monde

    Chez Defer de Maisonneuve|à Paris 1788|12.50 x 20 cm|relié

    Reissue of the 1775 edition, illustrated with 20 beautiful figures by Moreau le Jeune and Marillier, engraved by De Longueil, Née...


    Contemporary full speckled calf binding. Smooth spine handsomely decorated. Pink morocco title label and black morocco volume label. Lacking at headcap of volume IV. 4 corners slightly bumped.

    €400
  51. Le robinson des glaces
    Ernest FOUINET

    Le robinson des glaces

    Chez Martial Ardant frères|A Limoges • & à Paris 1855|18.50 x 28.50 cm|relié
    New edition illustrated with 4 sepia lithographs. Text within decorative borders.
    Publisher's polychrome binding in black percaline. Large special gilt panel on the upper cover. Rich blue, yellow, pink, white frame. Smooth spine very richly decorated with polychromy. Special panel on the lower cover: Robinson in a medallion decorated with polychromy. A thin crack at the foot. One corner slightly bumped. Some signatures slightly loosened. Handsome copy.
    Adventure story for young readers. A Robinsonade on an ice island.
    €300
  52. Voyages d'un missionnaire de la Compagnie de Jesus, en Turquie, en Perse, en Armenie, en Arabie & en Barbarie
    Jacques VILLOTTE

    Voyages d'un missionnaire de la Compagnie de Jesus, en Turquie, en Perse, en Armenie, en Arabie & en Barbarie

    Chez Jacques Vincent|à Paris 1730|9.50 x 16.80 cm|relié
    First edition, rare.
    Contemporary full blonde marbled calf. Spine with raised bands, decorated. Red shagreen title label renewed. Slight lack at head. Foot headcap rubbed. Corners bumped.
    Travel account established by Father Nicolas Frizon from memoirs written by a missionary during his passage through Turkey toward China, Jacques Villotte. As sea travel was very dangerous, two routes were chosen, one through Muscovy, the other through Turkey, the Jesuits hoping to convert the peoples of Tartary. Narrative established in third person beginning with the Jesuit's three-week stay in Constantinople. Followed by an ample description of caravan travels. Considerations on the Persians...
    €2,500
  53. Le bal
    Irène NÉMIROVSKY

    Le bal

    Grasset|Paris 1930|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on Arches, tirage de tête after 16 Annam.
    A good copy.
    €680
  54. Les oeuvres de Monsieur de Voiture [Ensemble] Les nouvelles oeuvres de Monsieur de Voiture
    Vincent VOITURE

    Les oeuvres de Monsieur de Voiture [Ensemble] Les nouvelles oeuvres de Monsieur de Voiture

    Chez Augustin Courbé|à Paris 1650|16.50 x 24 cm|relié
    Fifth edition of Voiture's Œuvres, the first of which appeared in 1648; and first edition of the Nouvelles œuvres de Voiture. A frontispiece by Mellan for the first volume, a headpiece and an initial in the epistle and a fine portrait of the author by Champaigne engraved by Nanteuil.
    Contemporary full brown sheep binding. Raised spine richly decorated. Red morocco title label. One missing headcap. Tear with loss to upper joint at foot. Rubbing. Good copy.
    Voiture (1597-1648) was throughout his life a gallant and a courtier, brilliant in salons and playing games. His epistolary talent earned him long popularity in France for fashionable prose, and his poetry excels in the mannered...
    €1,200
  55. Bagage grec
    André FRAIGNEAU, François-Martin SALVAT

    Bagage grec

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1945|25.50 x 38 cm|en feuilles sous chemise
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue after 2 Annam, 3 Japan and 45 Montval.
    Work illustrated with original color lithographs by François Salvat.
    Handsome copy lacking its slipcase.
    €120
  56. Diane
    Émile AUGIER

    Diane

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1852|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Emile Augier.
    One joint cracked at head, minor stains to boards, foxing.
    €50
  57. Madame La boule
    Oscar MÉTÉNIER

    Madame La boule

    Charpentier & Cie|Paris 1890|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition, of which no deluxe copies were mentioned.
    Half cherry red shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with triple blind fillets, marbled paper boards with minor surface abrasions, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Foxing mainly affecting the very first and very last pages, gift inscription in ink at head of title page.
    Rare.
    €70
  58. Maurice Denis
    François FOSCA, Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Maurice Denis

    Nrf|Paris 1924|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Fascicule illustrated with an unpublished portrait of the artist by himself engraved on wood by G. Aubert as well as reproductions of works by M. Denis.
    Two tiny lacks to head and foot of sunned spine, handsome interior condition.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by François Fosca to Pierre Drieu la Rochelle.
    €250
  59. Kostia Téréchkovitch
    Louis CHÉRONNET, Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Kostia Téréchkovitch

    Sequana|Paris 1942|12.50 x 16 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Louis Cheronnet to Pierre Drieu la Rochelle.
    Fascicle illustrated with 32 reproductions of the artist's works.
    Some worming.
    Precious relic.
    €200
  60. Ballanche
    Jean-Jacques AMPÈRE

    Ballanche

    A. René & Cie|Paris 1848|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Rare first edition.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jean-Jacques Ampère.
    Spine slightly faded, a filled loss at head spanning the full length of the front cover, an angular ink stain at the head of the rear cover and last page of the publisher's catalog.
    €150
  61. Les maîtres écuyers du manège de Saumur de 1814 à 1874
    Général DECARPENTRY

    Les maîtres écuyers du manège de Saumur de 1814 à 1874

    Emile Hazan|Paris 1954|23 x 28.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed on Lana paper.
    Work illustrated with 11 original color compositions hors-texte by Commander Margot as well as numerous in-text drawings.
    Introduction by General Du Breuil.
    Two slight lacks at foot of spine, a small light stain of no consequence at foot of front cover, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €250
  62. Du typhus d'Amérique ou fièvre jaune
    Victor-François BALLY

    Du typhus d'Amérique ou fièvre jaune

    L. Colas|Paris 1814|13 x 20.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half light brown sheep over marbled paper boards, spine with gilt dots and fillets and brown fillets, navy blue sheep title-label, headpieces rubbed with slight lacks, one joint cracked and repaired at head, a few scratches to joints, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    A little light insignificant spotting.
    Rare.
    €450
  63. Le héraut d'armes. Revue illustrée de la noblesse. Collection complète
    COLLECTIF

    Le héraut d'armes. Revue illustrée de la noblesse. Collection complète

    Victor Bouton|Paris 1863-1877|18.50 x 28 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition.
    Half black shagreen bindings, spines with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons, minor traces of rubbing to head caps, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, armorial bookplates pasted to verso of front boards.
    Works illustrated with reproductions of coats of arms in text.
    Some minor foxing.
    Rare complete collection of this heraldry journal.
    €400
  64. Voyage du jeune Anacharsis en Grèce, vers le milieu du quatrième siècle avant l'ère vulgaire
    Jean-Jacques BARTHÉLEMY

    Voyage du jeune Anacharsis en Grèce, vers le milieu du quatrième siècle avant l'ère vulgaire

    Firmin Didot frères|Paris 1839|16.50 x 26 cm|relié

    New edition.


    Full glazed eggplant calf binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt romantic arabesques, gilt roulettes on headcaps, quintuple gilt fillet frames on boards enhanced with decorative motifs stamped in blind, double gilt fillets on leading edges, one slight harmless nick to upper corner, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt edges, elegant romantic binding. Some minor foxing of no consequence.


    Handsome copy.

    €300
  65. Moralités féminines & françaises
    Marcel PRÉVOST

    Moralités féminines & françaises

    E. Sansot & Cie|Paris s. d. [circa 1910]|9.50 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 12 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
    A small tear and light worming to spine, gift inscription from a previous owner, two tiny corner creases at foot of boards, an interior repair using an adhesive piece to verso and at foot of front board.
    €50
  66. Les bâtisseurs
    Yves FLORENNE

    Les bâtisseurs

    Mercure de France|Paris 1937|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 33 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only deluxe copies with 1 Holland.
    Spine slightly sunned as well as some deckled edges, handsome full-margined copy.
    €70
  67. Les sept sacrements
    Maurice LARROUY

    Les sept sacrements

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Autograph signature of the author on the justification page.
    A handsome copy.
    €40
  68. Les voix
    Marc BERNARD

    Les voix

    Gallimard|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on châtaignier paper.
    Signed and inscribed by Marc Bernard to Maurice Noël.
    €50
  69. La harpe et l'ombre
    Alejo CARPENTIER

    La harpe et l'ombre

    Gallimard|Paris 1979|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation printed on ordinary paper.
    Signed autograph inscription by Alejo Carpentier in French.
    Blind stamp at foot of first endpaper.



    €200
  70. Carnets d'un badaud
    Victor NEKRASSOV

    Carnets d'un badaud

    Julliard|Paris 1976|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Victor Nekrassov, in Russian, to Nathalie Sarraute with the translator's signature.
    Handsome copy.
    €300
  71. Deux interviews imaginaires suivies de Feuillets
    André GIDE

    Deux interviews imaginaires suivies de Feuillets

    Charlot|Paris 1946|10.50 x 17.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on pure Rives laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 50 Lana and 100 hors commerce.
    Half burgundy morocco binding with bands, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, light superficial scuffs to joints without significance, boards, endpapers and pastedowns of moiré-effect paper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, elegant binding signed by Bellevallée.
    Handsome copy expertly bound.
    €150
  72. Histoire de la reine Marguerite de Valois
    Antoine MONGEZ

    Histoire de la reine Marguerite de Valois

    Chez Ruault|à Paris 1777|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Contemporary binding in full brown grained calf. Spine with raised bands decorated with 5 compartmented fleurons. Red morocco title-label. Head worn. Rubbing. An old dampstain has weakened the first leaves at the outer margin (2cm long by 1cm wide).
    The first written biography of Marguerite de Valois, known as Queen Margot, in a very romantic style, but without any lyricism and of great clarity. The scandalous life of Queen Margot had to wait until 1777 to find its historian.
    €300
  73. Arcane 17 enté d'ajours
    André BRETON

    Arcane 17 enté d'ajours

    Sagittaire|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Third edition with some parts in first edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from André Breton to Maurice Noël on the half-title page.
    Light dampstain at foot of spine extending very discreetly to lower margins of leaves.
    Rare.
    €400
  74. Nuits d'épiphanies
    André FONTAINAS

    Nuits d'épiphanies

    Mercure de France|Paris 1894|15.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 copies on handmade Vosges paper, the only deluxe copies along with 12 copies on China paper.
    Signed autograph inscription from André Fontainas to Albert Saint Paul.
    Back cover illustrated with a symbolist drawing by Léon Bloy.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €150
  75. La fosse de Babel
    Raymond ABELLIO

    La fosse de Babel

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    Four slight traces of black ink in the margins of four leaves, a good copy.
    €400
  76. Une fête à Rome. - Mort de Paul 1er. - Comment saint Eloi fut guéri de la vanité. - Légende de Pierre-le-Cruel
    Alexandre DUMAS

    Une fête à Rome. - Mort de Paul 1er. - Comment saint Eloi fut guéri de la vanité. - Légende de Pierre-le-Cruel

    In l'Echo des feuilletons|Paris 1840|15.50 x 24.50 cm|relié
    Pre-first editions.
    Half brown sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with double gilt fillets and black fillets, gilt friezes at tail, some traces of rubbing on spine, slight lack at foot of one joint, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Other contributions by Charles Nodier, Emile Marco de Saint-Hilaire, Jules Janin, Horace Raisson, Eugène Scribe...
    Foxing.
    €120
  77. Salvator Rosa. - Le chevalier d'Harmental
    Alexandre DUMAS

    Salvator Rosa. - Le chevalier d'Harmental

    In l'Echo des feuilletons|Paris 1851|15.50 x 24.50 cm|relié
    Pre-first edition.
    Half brown sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with double gilt fillets and black fillets, gilt frieze at tail partially rubbed, some traces of rubbing on spine and a lack to upper headcap, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Other contributions by Jules Sandeau, Alexandre Dumas fils, Eugène Sue...
    Magazine illustrated with hors-texte engravings.
    Foxing
    €120
  78. Description historique et géographique de l'Indostan, traduite de l'anglais par J.B. Bouscheseiche, sur la septième et dernière édition, à laquelle on a joint des Mélanges d'Histoire et de Statistique sur l'Inde, traduits par J. Castéra
    James RENNELL

    Description historique et géographique de l'Indostan, traduite de l'anglais par J.B. Bouscheseiche, sur la septième et dernière édition, à laquelle on a joint des Mélanges d'Histoire et de Statistique sur l'Inde, traduits par J. Castéra

    De l'imprimerie de Poignée|à Paris 1800 - An VIII|12.50 x 20.50 cm|relié
    Rare first French edition, translated by Bouscheseiche. Without the atlas containing 11 maps that is often found separately.
    Later ca 1850 half marbled green calf binding; beautiful pastiche resembling a contemporary binding. Smooth spine decorated with Greek key pattern and four fleurons. Brown morocco title and volume labels. Marbled edges. A lack at the foot of volume 2, continuing onto the board. Handsome copy, very elegant, and quite fresh overall.
    Hindostan extended from the Himalayas in the North to the Malabar and Coromandel peninsulas in the South, that is to say the major part of India at that time. James Rennel's study is almost exclusively geographical, and only one...
    €900
  79. Le magasin d'auréoles
    Hugues REBELL (inscribed to Alphonse DAUDET)

    Le magasin d'auréoles[The Halo Shop]

    Mercure de France|Paris 1896|9.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper, marked service de press (advance copy) at foot of lower cover; the only large paper copies were 5 on Japon and 17 on Hollande paper.
    Contemporary Bradel binding in half saffron cloth over marbled paper boards, spine with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet and date to foot of spine, black shagreen title piece (faded) to spine, two corners very slightly bumped, covers and spine preserved (with some staining).
    Handsome autograph inscription from Hugues Rebell to Alphonse Daudet.
    A good copy complete with the publisher's catalog at end.
    €1,000
  80. Certains
    Joris-Karl HUYSMANS

    Certains

    Tresse & Stock|Paris 1889|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Contemporary Bradel binding of half light red cloth over marbled paper boards (slightly sunned at edges), spine with gilt floral motif, date and double gilt fillet to foot, black shagreen title label with a tiny tear, covers and spine preserved.
    Autograph inscription signed by Joris-Karl Huysmans to his friend Charles Buet, whom Huysmans had described in the figure of the dangerously sanctimonious Chantelouve in "Là-bas".
    €1,500
  81. Lespugue
    Jean FAUTRIER, Robert GANZO

    Lespugue[Lespugue]

    S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] 1942|35.50 x 29.50 cm|Lithograph|en feuilles sous couverture

    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on China paper, the only printing along with 12 copies on Japon nacré paper and 1 on Chine, variously enriched.
    Illustrated with 11 original color lithographs by Jean Fautrier.
    Autograph inscription from Robert Ganzo to a couple of his acquaintance.
    Manuscript signatures of the author and illustrator on the justification page.
    This copy retains its original glassine wrapper showing spiders wandering in the webs they've woven
    Occasional very light spotting, a good copy.

    €2,000
  82. Rivière
    Robert GANZO

    Rivière

    S. n.|Paris 1941|14 x 21 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Japan paper, the only printing with 3 on Auvergne paper.
    Autograph inscription from Robert Ganzo to a friend.
    A rare and good copy.
    €300
  83. Le génie prisonnier
    Robert GANZO

    Le génie prisonnier

    Au vice impuni|Paris 1928|15.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 156 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Robert Ganzo to a close friend, André Lecoeur.
    A small and light dampstain at foot of spine which also has a tiny tear of no consequence.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €100
  84. Du dancing ou le danseur sentimental
    Robert GANZO

    Du dancing ou le danseur sentimental

    Editions Lemarget|Paris 1930|15 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 270 numbered copies on Rives vellum, the only deluxe copies after 15 Japan and 20 Holland.
    Work illustrated with an original frontispiece and headpiece by Marcel Vertès.
    Our copy is enriched with the duplicate state of the frontispiece and headpiece.
    Signed autograph inscription from Robert Ganzo to André Lecoeur.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  85. En ce nouveau monde
    Robert GANZO, Otto D'SOLA

    En ce nouveau monde

    S. n.|Paris 1948|17 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation established by Robert Ganzo, one of 400 numbered copies on Marais paper, the only issue.
    Autograph inscription signed by Robert Ganzo to a couple of his friends.
    Preface by Jean Cassou.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  86. Le déisme réfuté par lui-même
    Nicolas BERGIER

    Le déisme réfuté par lui-même

    Chez Humblot|à Paris 1768|9.50 x 17 cm|2 parties reliées en un volume
    Fourth edition statement, after the first published in 1765.
    Contemporary full marbled calf binding. Decorated spine with raised bands. Red morocco title label. One tear with loss at foot. Corners slightly bumped. Good copy.
    Bergier was responsible for a considerable number of critical works of controversy against the Enlightenment philosophers, notably against the materialists, as a defender of the church and religion. He attacks Rousseau and his theses particularly here, notably those set forth in Emile, which he considers dangerous for man, the state, and religion.
    €300
  87. L'espoir
    André MALRAUX

    L'espoir

    Gallimard|Paris 1937|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on Alfa paper. Handwritten inscription signed by the author. A tiny marginal tear on the front cover, ex-libris pasted on the first blank endpaper.
    €2,000
  88. L'Achèvement du Boulevard Haussmann
    Emile COMBE, Raoul SERRES

    L'Achèvement du Boulevard Haussmann

    Devambez s.a.|Paris 1927|29.50 x 39 cm|en feuilles sous couverture et chemise rigide
    First edition printed in 2000 copies, ours being one of the copies on laid paper.
    Some stains on the chemise.
    The work is illustrated with six hors-texte plates in black and color by Henri Montassier and Raoul Serres.
    €90
  89. ...2 Décembre 1805
    Henry LACHOUQUE, Jack GIRBAL

    ...2 Décembre 1805

    A. Dumur|Paris 1968|28 x 38.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on Lana vellum, the only issue with 50 Arches and 50 pure linen.
    Work illustrated with 12 lithographs and original drawings by Jack Girbal.
    Fine copy despite a small tear at the foot of the spine.
    €150
  90. L'âme de Napoléon
    Léon BLOY

    L'âme de Napoléon[The Soul of Napoleon]

    Mercure de France|Paris 1912|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a first issue copy numbered in the press; there were only 3 large paper copies on Japan and 27 on Hollande paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Léon Bloy to a close friend "...ce livre d'un vieux pauvre pour agrandir les coeurs […this book from a poor old man to make hearts a little bigger]."
    One small insignificant stain to head of upper cover, a very good copy.
    €1,200
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