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  1. Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : Abou-faqir, ou mendiants égyptiens. Vue de l'intérieur de la mosquée de St Athanase. Colonne de Pompée. Obélisque de Cléopâtre. (Planche 9).<br />
    Dominique VIVANT DENON, DUFRENE (sculpsit)

    Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : Abou-faqir, ou mendiants égyptiens. Vue de l'intérieur de la mosquée de St Athanase. Colonne de Pompée. Obélisque de Cléopâtre. (Planche 9).<br />

    Didot|Paris 1803|40 x 54 cm|une feuille
    Original, unshaved, full-page etching from the “Imperial edition” of the Description de l'Égypte, or ‘Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand [A Collection of the observations and research carried out in Egypt during the French expedition, published on the orders of his Majesty the Emperor Napoleon the Great]'.

    Produced between February 1802 and 1830 on the orders of Naopleon Bonaparte and published between 1809 and 1828, 1,000 copies were printed and distributed to institutions, on vergé paper with an 'Égypte ancienne et moderne' watermark, visible when held up to the light.

    €150
  2. Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : Vues d'Alexandrie. (Planche 10).<br />
    Dominique VIVANT DENON, FORTIER (sculpsit)

    Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : Vues d'Alexandrie. (Planche 10).<br />

    Didot|Paris 1803|40 x 54 cm|une feuille
    Original, unshaved, full-page etching from the “Imperial edition” of the Description de l'Égypte, or ‘Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand [A Collection of the observations and research carried out in Egypt during the French expedition, published on the orders of his Majesty the Emperor Napoleon the Great]'.

    Produced between February 1802 and 1830 on the orders of Naopleon Bonaparte and published between 1809 and 1828, 1,000 copies were printed and distributed to institutions, on vergé paper with an 'Égypte ancienne et moderne' watermark, visible when held up to the light.

    €280
  3. Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : Vues des environs de Rossette. (Planche 13).<br />
    Dominique VIVANT DENON, Hyacinthe LEGRAND (sculpsit)

    Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : Vues des environs de Rossette. (Planche 13).<br />

    Didot|Paris 1803|40.50 x 54 cm|une feuille
    Original, unshaved, full-page etching from the “Imperial edition” of the Description de l'Égypte, or ‘Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand [A Collection of the observations and research carried out in Egypt during the French expedition, published on the orders of his Majesty the Emperor Napoleon the Great]'.

    Produced between February 1802 and 1830 on the orders of Naopleon Bonaparte and published between 1809 and 1828, 1,000 copies were printed and distributed to institutions, on vergé paper with an 'Égypte ancienne et moderne' watermark, visible when held up to the light.

    €200
  4. Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : Vue d'une Mosquée près de Rossette. Vue de Rossette. (Planche 14).<br />
    Dominique VIVANT DENON, FORTIER (sculpsit)

    Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : Vue d'une Mosquée près de Rossette. Vue de Rossette. (Planche 14).<br />

    Didot|Paris 1803|40.50 x 54 cm|une feuille
    Original print folio untrimmed extracted Travellers in Lower and Upper Egypt Vivant Denon. Board composed of two views as described by the author: No.1 View of a mosque with its minaret. Each province has its own particular taste in these kinds of monuments Moorish architecture having no fixed rules or principles, lightness and elegance are the only laws and, consequently, the productions are infinitely varied; the superabundant ornaments are never inconsistent, and keep them a harmony that is never devoid of grace. These domes were built very quickly, are raised with regularity by masons who have only a few tools, and employ these constructions as plaster, supported by some small pieces of...
    €300
  5. Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : Vues d'Abou-qyr. (Planche 15).<br />
    Dominique VIVANT DENON, Hyacinthe LEGRAND (sculpsit)

    Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : Vues d'Abou-qyr. (Planche 15).<br />

    Didot|Paris 1803|40.50 x 54 cm|une feuille
    Original, unshaved, full-page etching from the “Imperial edition” of the Description de l'Égypte, or ‘Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand [A Collection of the observations and research carried out in Egypt during the French expedition, published on the orders of his Majesty the Emperor Napoleon the Great]'.

    Produced between February 1802 and 1830 on the orders of Naopleon Bonaparte and published between 1809 and 1828, 1,000 copies were printed and distributed to institutions, on vergé paper with an 'Égypte ancienne et moderne' watermark, visible when held up to the light.

    €250
  6. Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : Vues de la Basse-Egypte. (Planche 16).<br />
    Dominique VIVANT DENON, Hyacinthe LEGRAND (sculpsit)

    Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : Vues de la Basse-Egypte. (Planche 16).<br />

    Didot|Paris 1803|40 x 54 cm|une feuille
    Original, unshaved, full-page etching from the “Imperial edition” of the Description de l'Égypte, or ‘Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand [A Collection of the observations and research carried out in Egypt during the French expedition, published on the orders of his Majesty the Emperor Napoleon the Great]'.

    Produced between February 1802 and 1830 on the orders of Naopleon Bonaparte and published between 1809 and 1828, 1,000 copies were printed and distributed to institutions, on vergé paper with an 'Égypte ancienne et moderne' watermark, visible when held up to the light.

    €230
  7. Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : Vues de divers villages de la Basse-Egypte. (Planche 18).<br />
    Dominique VIVANT DENON, L. CROUTELLE (sculpsit)

    Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : Vues de divers villages de la Basse-Egypte. (Planche 18).<br />

    Didot|Paris 1803|40.50 x 54 cm|une feuille
    Original, unshaved, full-page etching from the “Imperial edition” of the Description de l'Égypte, or ‘Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand [A Collection of the observations and research carried out in Egypt during the French expedition, published on the orders of his Majesty the Emperor Napoleon the Great]'.

    Produced between February 1802 and 1830 on the orders of Naopleon Bonaparte and published between 1809 and 1828, 1,000 copies were printed and distributed to institutions, on vergé paper with an 'Égypte ancienne et moderne' watermark, visible when held up to the light.

    €150
  8. Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : Vues des Pyramides de Djyzéh. (Planche 19).
    Dominique VIVANT DENON, BERTHAULT (sculpsit)

    Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : Vues des Pyramides de Djyzéh. (Planche 19).

    Didot|Paris 1803|40.50 x 54 cm|une feuille
    Original, unshaved, full-page etching from the “Imperial edition” of the Description de l'Égypte, or ‘Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand [A Collection of the observations and research carried out in Egypt during the French expedition, published on the orders of his Majesty the Emperor Napoleon the Great]'.

    Produced between February 1802 and 1830 on the orders of Naopleon Bonaparte and published between 1809 and 1828, 1,000 copies were printed and distributed to institutions, on vergé paper with an 'Égypte ancienne et moderne' watermark, visible when held up to the light.

    €230
  9. Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : 1. Mosquée près Rossette. 2. Calis ou canal qui conduit l'eau au Caire. 3. L'Aqueduc qui conduit l'eau du Nil au Caire. (Planche 21).<br />
    Dominique VIVANT DENON

    Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : 1. Mosquée près Rossette. 2. Calis ou canal qui conduit l'eau au Caire. 3. L'Aqueduc qui conduit l'eau du Nil au Caire. (Planche 21).<br />

    Didot|Paris 1803|40.50 x 54 cm|une feuille
    Original, unshaved, full-page etching from the “Imperial edition” of the Description de l'Égypte, or ‘Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand [A Collection of the observations and research carried out in Egypt during the French expedition, published on the orders of his Majesty the Emperor Napoleon the Great]'.

    Produced between February 1802 and 1830 on the orders of Naopleon Bonaparte and published between 1809 and 1828, 1,000 copies were printed and distributed to institutions, on vergé paper with an 'Égypte ancienne et moderne' watermark, visible when held up to the light.

    €80
  10. Histoire de l'établissement français de Madagascar pendant la Restauration précédée d'une description de cette ile et suivie de quelques considérations politiques et commerciales sur l'expédition et la colonisation de Madagascar
    Jean-Louis Joseph CARAYON

    Histoire de l'établissement français de Madagascar pendant la Restauration précédée d'une description de cette ile et suivie de quelques considérations politiques et commerciales sur l'expédition et la colonisation de Madagascar

    Gide Libraire Editeur|Paris 1845|14 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half mint-colored morocco-grain shagreen binding, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with double gilt fillets showing traces of rubbing, rubbed headcaps with small losses, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Complete with its folding map at rear.
    Occasional minor foxing.
    Rare copy of this text which was never reprinted.
    €650
  11. Corps combustible
    Robert GOFFIN

    Corps combustible

    Nizet|Paris 1964|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 620 copies, ours one of 600 on ordinary paper.
    Inscribed by the author to a couple of his friends.
    €30
  12. Sociologie du surréalisme
    Alfred SAUVY

    Sociologie du surréalisme

    Mouton|Paris • & La Haye [The Hague] 1968|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a very small number of copies of this offprint.

    Rare autograph inscription from Alfred Sauvy.
    €250
  14. Le locataire
    Georges SIMENON

    Le locataire

    Gallimard|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 47 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    Spine slightly warped, tiny traces of marginal tears to covers, with tiny lacks, not serious, rare spots mostly affecting endpapers.
    A rare large paper copy.
    €1,000
  15. Défense des émigrés français adressée au peuple français
    LALLY TOLENDAL

    Défense des émigrés français adressée au peuple français

    Chez Cocheris|à Paris 1797|12 x 19 cm|relié
    Edition published in the year of the original, issued in 12mo, in London.
    Half sheep binding in tan. Smooth spine decorated with small tools and 5 gilt ornaments. Headcaps worn. Joints cracked at head and tail.
    Lally Tolendal wrote this vigorous plea in favor of French émigrés that largely prepared their return.
    Bookplate of the Dukes of Brissac. Library of Quevilly, with the motto Virtute tempore.
    €280
  17. Le livre des ressemblances
    Edmond JABÈS

    Le livre des ressemblances

    Gallimard|Paris 1976|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
    Spine and covers very slightly and marginally faded, not serious, otherwise a good copy.
    €350
  18. Le soupçon. - Le désert
    Edmond JABÈS

    Le soupçon. - Le désert

    Gallimard|Paris 1978|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Two light traces of sunning at head and foot of spine without consequence, endpapers very slightly and marginally aged without any concern, handsome copy.
    €350
  19. L'ineffaçable. - L'inaperçu
    Edmond JABÈS

    L'ineffaçable. - L'inaperçu

    Gallimard|Paris 1980|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
    Two small traces of sunning, not serious, to head and to foot of spine, a good copy.
    €350
  20. Le parcours
    Edmond JABÈS

    Le parcours

    Gallimard|Paris 1985|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
    Two small traces of sunning, not serious, to head and to foot of spine, a good copy.
    €350
  21. Le livre du dialogue
    Edmond JABÈS

    Le livre du dialogue

    Gallimard|Paris 1984|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 19 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
    Two small traces of sunning, not serious, to head and to foot of spine, a good copy.
    €400
  22. Le livre du partage
    Edmond JABÈS

    Le livre du partage

    Gallimard|Paris 1987|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
    Two small traces of sunning, not serious, to head and to foot of spine, a good copy.
    €400
  23. L'écharpe d'iris
    Osman NECMI GÜRMEN

    L'écharpe d'iris

    Gallimard|Paris 1976|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, no deluxe copies were printed.
    Autograph inscription from the author.
    Complete with publisher's wraparound band.
    Spine and covers very slightly faded without consequence, a tiny nick without loss at head of spine, handsome interior condition.
    €30
  24. La cité marine
    Marguerite DURAND-VIEL ROUSSEAU

    La cité marine

    S. n. • [chez l'auteur]|s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [ca 1964]|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, printed in very small numbers at the author's expense.
    Inscribed by Marguerite Durand-Viel Rousseau.
    Spine and boards very slightly and marginally faded, otherwise handsome copy.
    We include with this copy an autograph letter of 2 pages recto-verso from the author providing explanations about the book's content and the poetic approach associated with it.
    Rare ensemble.
    €80
  25. Les recherches de la France
    Étienne PASQUIER

    Les recherches de la France

    Chez Laurent Sonnius|à Paris 1607|17 x 23.60 cm|relié
    Edition with some parts in first edition, expanded with Book VII, a table of contents, numerous additions and a portrait of Pasquier by Thomas de Leu. This portrait had been created in 1583 in Troyes and had never been integrated into the editions. This is the last edition published during the author's lifetime.
    Contemporary full calf binding. Spine with raised bands richly decorated. A lack to head. A lack of leather to the last compartment. Upper joint cracked at foot and head. Wormholes to part of the upper board.
    Encyclopedic and highly celebrated work, Les recherches de la France stands out among all works of this kind for its radical novelty. Pasquier can be considered as the...
    €750
  26. Les quatre saisons
    Arnold WESKER

    Les quatre saisons

    Gallimard|Paris 1970|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation on ordinary paper, with no mention of deluxe copies. A Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Inscribed by the translator, Pierre Roudy.
    Handsome copy.
    €20
  27. Oeuvres
    Nicolas BOINDIN

    Oeuvres

    Chez Prault|à Paris 1753|9.50 x 17 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition. Illustrated with two folding maps in the second volume, showing the states of Roman tribes.
    Full grained calf binding. Smooth spine decorated. Red morocco title label and volume labels. A small lack to the cover of volume I. Pale and light yellow dampstain at beginning of work. Handsome copy.
    These works contain a memoir on the life of Boindin by Boindin himself, his theatrical pieces, volume II containing various studies and research by the author: on the sounds of language (phonetic studies), on Roman names, on Roman tribes, and finally on ancient theatre. Boindin was an essential figure in 18th-century intellectual life, one of the central figures at café Procope...
    €600
  28. Souvenir du présent
    György SOMLYÓ

    Souvenir du présent

    Pierre Seghers|Paris 1965|13 x 19 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition of the French translation of which no deluxe copies were printed.
    Rare French inscription from the author to Véronique and Georges Charaire enhanced with inscriptions from the translators Charles Dobzynski and Eugène Guillevic.
    Publisher's full blue paper boards binding, complete with its dust jacket.
    €150
  29. Jean le bleu
    Jean GIONO

    Jean le bleu

    J. Ferenczi & Fils (Le livre moderne illustré)|Paris 1934|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Edition with original illustrations by Clément SERVEAU.
    Autograph inscription from the illustrator.
    Illustrated cover in blue.
    Numerous color illustrations: vignettes, tailpieces and plates.
    Light tear to first headcap, clumsy marginal restoration with brown adhesive paper at foot of spine, handsome interior condition.
    €100
  31. Le roi pêcheur
    Julien GRACQ

    Le roi pêcheur

    José Corti|Paris 1948 & 1990-1991|12.50 x 19 cm|broché & trois feuillets
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies along with 45 Marais.
    We include with our copy three autograph letters signed by the author regarding the theatrical performances of "Le Roi Pêcheur," one page each and dated respectively July 26, 1990, December 28, 1990, and August 2, 1991 (Saint Florent le Vieil).
    The letters, addressed to the administration of the Théâtre des Célestins, concern the theatrical performance of Le Roi Pêcheur, Julien Gracq's sole and only play, written in 1942-1943. In the first letter, the author gives his agreement regarding the conditions set by the Theatre concerning his rights on the...
    €3,000
  32. Dessin sur un trottoir
    Robert SABATIER

    Dessin sur un trottoir

    Albin Michel|Paris 1964|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Inscribed by the author.
    Spine slightly sunned, annotations and reading marks by the dedicatee in ballpoint pen on some pages.
    €20
  33. Les poisons délectables
    Robert SABATIER

    Les poisons délectables

    Albin Michel|Paris 1965|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1500 numbered copies on alfa mousse paper, the only deluxe copies together with 13 on pur fil.
    Inscribed by the author to Véronique and Georges Charaire.
    Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
    €40
  34. Poèmes, deux (1970-1974)
    Alain BOSQUET

    Poèmes, deux (1970-1974)

    Gallimard|Paris 1980|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First collected edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription by the author.
    €30
  35. Paul Claudel
    (Paul CLAUDEL) Pierre CLAUDEL

    Paul Claudel

    Bloud & Gay|Paris 1965|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Author's inscription.
    Iconography.
    A small marginal crease mark to foot of front cover.
    €20
  36. Le livre du doute et de la grâce
    Alain BOSQUET

    Le livre du doute et de la grâce

    Gallimard|Paris 1977|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only issue with 20 on Arches.
    Author's inscription.
    Minor foxing to spine, front cover and first endpaper, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €30
  37. Oeuvres complettes
    Alexander POPE

    Oeuvres complettes

    Chez la veuve Duschene|Paris 1779|12.50 x 20 cm|8 volumes reliés
    New edition expanded with the English text for the "best pieces" and illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author by Kneller, ornamented by Marillier and engraved by Lebeau, as well as 17 fine figures by Marillier engraved by Dambrun, Duflos, Gaucher, Godefroy et al.
    Contemporary full marbled blonde calf binding. Smooth spines ornately gilt in compartments with floral and star motifs, as well as small bird tools, blonde morocco title and volume labels. Covers triple-ruled with stars at corners. All edges marbled. One headcap damaged at corner. Despite this minor flaw, very handsome copy, very fresh, of this beautifully illustrated work.
    Edition prepared by Abbé de La...
    €800
  38. Le fusil-harpon
    Vassilis VASSILIKOS

    Le fusil-harpon

    Gallimard|Paris 1973|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First French edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Inscribed by one of the translators.
    Spine very lightly sunned, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €20
  39. Mortelles mers
    Yves MABIN CHENNEVIÈRE

    Mortelles mers

    Editions Saint-Germain-des-Prés|Paris 1972|12.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription from the author enhanced with a manuscript correction in his hand regarding his already published works.
    €20
  40. Originel
    Yves MABIN CHENNEVIÈRE

    Originel

    Editions Saint-Germain-des-Prés|Paris 1976|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription from the author.
    €20
  41. Theorie des sentimens agréables, où après avoir indiqué les règles que la nature suit dans la distribution du plaisir, on établit les principes de la théologie naturelle, et ceux de la philosophie morale
    Louis-Jean LEVESQUE DE POUILLY

    Theorie des sentimens agréables, où après avoir indiqué les règles que la nature suit dans la distribution du plaisir, on établit les principes de la théologie naturelle, et ceux de la philosophie morale

    Chez de Bure père|à Paris 1774|10.50 x 17 cm|relié
    Fifth and best edition, expanded with the eulogy of M. de Pouilly (lieutenant general of the presidial court of the city of Reims that Levesque de Pouilly endeavored to embellish), by abbé de Saulx, the text to be engraved on a fountain erected in his honor, the 2 speeches he delivered in Reims on March 6, 1748 and February 17, 1750, and the description of a monument discovered in the city in 1738. This edition is illustrated with a frontispiece, two folding plates at the end of the work, three title vignettes, and a title headpiece, all designed by De Seve and engraved by J. Robert. This is the finest edition of this text.
    Contemporary full calf binding, marbled and glazed. Decorated...
    €350
  42. Admirable
    François SONKIN

    Admirable

    Denoël|Paris 1965|11.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed.
    Full-page autograph inscription from the author.
    €30
  43. Je vous écris...
    Marcel ARLAND

    Je vous écris...

    Grasset|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the service de presse copies.
    Inscribed by the author.
    Two small stains at the foot of the spine, complete with publisher's slip.
    €30
  44. Militona
    Théophile GAUTIER

    Militona

    Librairie Conquet|Paris 1887|14.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition, illustrated with a portrait and ten fine engravings by Adrien Moreau (eight of which are full-page) engraved by A. Lamothe. Limited to 500 copies, numbered 160, one of 349 on petit papier Velin du marais. The first 150 copies are on Grand Velin or Japan paper.
    Contemporary half brown glazed morocco binding with corners signed David. Spine with raised bands handsomely decorated, date at foot. Orange covers preserved. At the end of the work is bound the prospectus comprising one engraving and one page of text. Foxing on the half-title and portrait, thereafter a perfectly fresh copy. Carteret IV-178 "Esteemed and sought-after publication".
    €550
  45. Un amour au quartier latin
    Claire GOLL

    Un amour au quartier latin

    Fayard|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition for which there were no large paper copies.
    Affectionate autograph inscription from Claire Goll to a couple of his acquaintance.
    €60
  46. Un coin de la vie de misère
    (to Jules BARBEY D'AUREVILLY) Paul HEUSY

    Un coin de la vie de misère

    Librairie générale|Paris 1878|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Contemporary half chocolate shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands showing minor rubbing, decorated with gilt dots and fleurons, gilt initials at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    Precious autograph inscription from the author to (Jules) Barbey d'Aurevilly.
    Minor scattered foxing affecting mainly the first leaves.
    €800
  47. Les aventures du roi Pausole
    Pierre LOUŸS

    Les aventures du roi Pausole

    Charpentier|Paris 1901|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in half lemon yellow shagreen with corners, smooth spine decorated with a mosaic decorative element in green, red, orange and brown morocco representing a cluster of fruit and leaves, date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed in blind by Brisson.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Pierre Louys.
    Handsome copy attractively bound.
    €800
  49. Observations Pittoresques sur différentes parties de l'Angleterre, particulièrement sur les montagnes et les lacs du Cumberland et du Westmoreland. Traduit de l'anglais sur la troisième édition, par M. Guedon de Berchere
    William GILPIN

    Observations Pittoresques sur différentes parties de l'Angleterre, particulièrement sur les montagnes et les lacs du Cumberland et du Westmoreland. Traduit de l'anglais sur la troisième édition, par M. Guedon de Berchere

    Chez Defer de Maisonneuve|à Paris 1789|12 x 19.30 cm|2 volumes reliés
    French first edition, very rare. Illustrated with 28 plates including 2 containing two figures in Volume 2, 15 for volume I and 13 for volume II, as announced by the description of figures at the beginning of the work. Most of these plates are in aquatint and were drawn by the author. Some maps.
    One copy at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, nothing in French or English catalogues. The second French edition appeared in 1801.
    Contemporary full wine-colored sheep binding. Smooth spine with romantic tooling along the length, uniformly sunned. Boards stamped with a large romantic plate in blind. Joints cracked. Institution Chapusot stamped at foot. Rubbing.
    This journey to...
    €600
  50. L'eau fraîche
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    L'eau fraîche

    Les cahiers de|Paris 1931|16 x 24 cm|agrafé
    First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine and covers marginally faded, paper yellowed, which is more than common given the very poor quality of this paper.
    Rare.
    €150
  51. Cadastre
    Aimé CÉSAIRE

    Cadastre

    Seuil|Paris 1961|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché

    First collected edition, one of 15 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    Rare. 

    €2,000
  52. Ferrements
    Aimé CÉSAIRE

    Ferrements[Shackles]

    Seuil|Paris 1960|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pur fil, deluxe issue.
    A handsome copy.
    Rare.
    €2,300
  53. Le martyre de l'obèse
    Henri BÉRAUD

    Le martyre de l'obèse

    Albin Michel|Paris 1922|13 x 19.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe-paper copies offered for sale (5 copies on Japan paper and 10 on Dutch handmade paper were also printed hors commerce; cf. Pierrette & Georges Dupont, Bibliographie des écrits d'Henri Béraud).
    A rare and attractive copy with full margins of the author's masterpiece.

     

    €700
  54. La croisade des longues figures
    Henri BÉRAUD

    La croisade des longues figures

    Editions du siècle|Paris 1924|15 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
    Endpapers shaded, otherwise a rare and good copy with edges preserved.
    €750
  56. Mon corps et moi
    René CREVEL

    Mon corps et moi

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1925|16 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 14 copies on Hollande, tirage de tête after 6 Japon.
    Half navy blue morocco over marbled paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, spine in six compartments, endpapers and pastedowns of blue paper, covers and spine (faded), top edge gilt, by P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
    Covers lined, a little spotting mostly to the edge.
    A nicely bound copy.
    €1,000
  57. Les étrangers à Paris
    OLD NICK, Louis DESNOYERS

    Les étrangers à Paris

    Charles Warée|Paris 1844|17 x 27 cm|relié
    First edition illustrated with 29 plates, 24 headpieces and 89 in-text vignettes, by Gavarni, Huart, Guerin, all wood-engraved.
    Contemporary half green shagreen. Spine with raised bands and gilt compartments. Rubbing to head and raised bands. Pale scattered foxing, irregular, sometimes not affecting the white paper at all, other times speckling the margins; overall, fairly little foxing.
    Following in the tradition of the famous Diable à Paris, but with less prestigious writers, a satire of foreigners in Paris.
    Handsome romantic illustrated work.
    €300
  58. [KEEPSAKE] Paris - Londres. Keepsake français. 1838

    [KEEPSAKE] Paris - Londres. Keepsake français. 1838

    Delloye • Desmé et Cie|Paris 1838|15 x 24 cm|relié
    First edition, illustrated with 26 English steel engravings (including the second title).
    Half wine-red morocco binding. Romantic Boutigny plaque on spine. Very fine marbled paper on boards. Boutigny binder's label on endpaper. Spine uniformly sunned, without gravity, and ultimately aesthetic. Scattered foxing in margins, despite very white paper.
    Literary contributions by Chateaubriand, Alexandre Dumas, Paul de Kock, Casimir Delavigne...
    €250
  59. Rimes d'écolier
    Philippe MONNIER

    Rimes d'écolier

    A. Cherbuliez • G. Fischbacher|Genève [Geneva] • & Paris 1891|9.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half rust-colored morocco with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets and decorated with triple gilt compartments, date at foot, gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine with small lacks preserved, bookplate pasted on endpaper, top edge gilt, elegant binding signed by Semet & Plumelle.
    Rare and very handsome copy in perfect condition.
    Provenance: from Albert Natural's collection of French Swiss poets which he assembled from the nineteen twenties.
    €250
  60. Saison divine
    Henry SPIESS

    Saison divine

    A. Jullien|Paris 1920|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine sunned, endpapers marginally and partially shadowed, otherwise handsome copy.
    Provenance: from Albert Natural's collection of French-Swiss poets, which he assembled from the 1920s onwards.
    €150
  61. Oeuvres
    Antoine Houdar de LA MOTTE

    Oeuvres

    Chez Prault|à Paris 1754|9.50 x 16.50 cm|10 tomes reliés en 11 volumes
    First collected edition. Title pages in red and black.
    Contemporary full calf bindings with scale pattern. Decorated raised band spines. Red morocco title labels. Head caps slightly worn; same for 6 tail caps. Upper joints of volumes II, III, IV, V, VIII, IX and X partly cracked. Many corners bumped. Most half-titles were not bound into the volumes. Despite these defects, a set with good general appearance, decorative.
    In addition to the poetic, dramatic, and critical works, and the fables, this edition contains various letters about De La Motte and his famous correspondence with the Duchess of Lambert at the end of his life. It should be noted that he was the author of L'Europe...
    €700
  63. Au fond du gouffre
    Georges OHNET

    Au fond du gouffre

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1899|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in half indigo cloth, smooth spine very slightly faded decorated with a central gilt floral motif, chocolate shagreen title-label with traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription signed by Georges Ohnet.
    Bookplate, some light foxing affecting mainly the edges.
    €70
  64. André Breton poème épique
    Gui ROSEY

    André Breton poème épique

    Editions Surréalistes|Paris 1937|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
    Precious and superb autograph inscription by the author to Moïse Kisling.
    Frontispiece portrait of André Breton by Man Ray. Spine and covers slightly faded at margins, light spotting to head of front cover.
    €700
  65. Lexicon geographicum. In quo universi orbis Urbes, Provinciae, Regna, Maria, & Flumina recensentur
    Philippus FERRARIUS

    Lexicon geographicum. In quo universi orbis Urbes, Provinciae, Regna, Maria, & Flumina recensentur

    Apud Franciscum Muguet [François MUGUET]|Lutetiae Parisiorum [Paris] • (Paris) 1670|23.50 x 39 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition. Large printer's vignette depicting the adoration of the Magi. Epistle to Colbert with a headpiece by Chauveau and a large initial. Printed in two columns.
    Contemporary full vellum binding. Jansenist spine with raised bands. Title and volume number in black ink. Part of the upper headcap of volume I missing. Lower headcap of volume II split. Upper joint of volume I cracked across three compartments. Worming to spine of volume II, sometimes quite extensive. Wormholes to spines of both volumes. Paper often yellowed.
    Vast geographical repertoire composed in dictionary form by Ferrarius, expanded and revised by Michel Antoine Baudrand (the scholarly editor). The work...
    €850
  66. Les feuilles libres N°41
    COLLECTIF

    Les feuilles libres N°41

    Les feuilles libres|Paris Octobre-Novembre 1925|19 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Literary contributions by M. Proust, R. Crevel, P. Reverdy, G. Ribemont-Dessaignes, A. Salmon...
    Issue illustrated with 7 drawings by G.B. Braccelli.
    Covers very slightly and marginally faded at head, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €170
  67. Les feuilles libres N°42
    COLLECTIF

    Les feuilles libres N°42

    Les feuilles libres|Paris Janvier-Février 1926|19 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Literary contributions by G. Apollinaire, T. Tzara, R. Crevel, J. Delteil, E. Berl...
    Issue illustrated with 10 drawings by E. Josephson and a calligram by G. Apollinaire.
    Covers very slightly and marginally faded at head, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €170
  68. Pierre Dolley, textes et peintures. Enrichi d'un dessin original de l'artiste
    (Pierre DOLLEY) Jean MIQUEL

    Pierre Dolley, textes et peintures. Enrichi d'un dessin original de l'artiste

    H. Roudil|Paris 1957|14 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on art paper, enriched with an original drawing by the artist, the only printing.
    Illustrated cover, tiny tear to the front cover, a marginal dampstain to the back cover slightly affecting the last leaf.
    Complete with the original drawing signed and heightened in watercolor mounted on loose card.
    Rare.
    €180
  69. L'appel au Soleil
    Henri BOUVELET

    L'appel au Soleil

    E. Sansot|Paris 1908|11 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine split with loss, some foxing.
    €35
  70. Les jeux de la Flamme
    AUREL

    Les jeux de la Flamme

    Mercure de France|Paris 1906|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, false statement of second edition.
    Inscribed by Aurel.
    Spine sunned, small tear at foot.
    €50
  71. Les cris du solitaire
    Louis THOMAS

    Les cris du solitaire

    Éditions de Psyché|Paris 1906|15 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 400 copies on laid paper.
    Covers soiled, dampstain at head marginally affecting covers and some leaves.
    Inscribed by the author to the illustrator Ciokolwsky.
    A press cutting pasted on the half-title page.
    €150
  72. Blaise Cendrars vous parle...
    (Blaise CENDRARS) Michel MANOLL

    Blaise Cendrars vous parle...

    Denoël|Paris 1952|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pure laid Johannot paper, the only deluxe copies with 5 Renage.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece photograph of B. Cendrars.
    Light sunning to the top of the justification page and its verso, handsome copy.
    €280
  73. La conquête des étoiles
    Filippo Tommaso MARINETTI

    La conquête des étoilesThe Conquest of the Stars

    Sansot|Paris 1909|13.50 x 17.50 cm|relié
    MARINETTI Filippo Tommaso
    La Conquête des étoiles
    [The Conquest of the Stars]
    Sansot, Paris 1909, 13,5 x 17,5 cm, half black morocco
    First edition for which there is no mention of grand papier (deluxe) copies, falsely stated the third edition.
    Half black morocco over marbled paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, spine in six compartments with gilt date at foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
    Autograph inscription from Filippo Tommaso Marinetti to a lady, adding his address in Milan.
    Light foxing, principally to endpapers.
    A nicely bound copy.
    $ 1...
    €1,500
  74. Rodin devant la femme
    AUREL, Robert DESNOS

    Rodin devant la femme

    Maison du livre|Paris 1919|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Ecstatic autograph inscription signed full-page by the author to Robert Desnos : "Merde / Robert Desnos".
    Spine faded repaired, first cover lined with small marginal repairs, lower cover missing.
    A precious relic.
    €500
  76. Podalire et Dirphé, ou La couronne tient à la jarretiere
    François-Félix NOGARET

    Podalire et Dirphé, ou La couronne tient à la jarretiere

    Chez Louis|A Paris 1801|9 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition, illustrated with two frontispieces drawn by Bornet and engraved by Boivinet.
    Contemporary full mottled calf binding. Smooth spine decorated with 3 tools and roulettes. Red morocco title label and black morocco volume label (pastille). Headcap of volume 1 worn. Corners slightly bumped. A brown and dark stain from page 325 to the end, in lower margin, not touching text, becoming more pronounced on the final leaves. A trace of dampstains on the first leaves of the first volume.
    Story of Podalire, a foundling discovered by the Queen of Thebes, his education and destiny.

    NB: This work is available at the bookshop upon request within 48 hours.
    €200
  77. Poèmes, Odes, Epîtres et poésies diverses
    Xavier Boniface SAINTINE

    Poèmes, Odes, Epîtres et poésies diverses

    Chez Ladvocat|Paris 1823|-|relié
    First edition.
    Half bordeaux sheep binding, smooth spine faded, decorated with gilt and blind fillets and blind tooling, gilt dentelle at tail.
    Foxing.
    Rare.
    €100
  78. Le feu qui couve
    Henri BÉRAUD

    Le feu qui couve

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 210 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies along with 7 on Japan and 22 on pur fil.
    Pale offsetting from adhesive paper at head and foot of endpapers, otherwise a handsome copy of this work dedicated to Albert Londres.
    €100
  79. Contes à Ninon
    Émile ZOLA

    Contes à Ninon

    J. Hetzel • et A. Lacroix|Paris s. d. [1864]|12 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
    Contemporary half red shagreen, spine (slightly faded) in five compartments with triple blindruled fillets.
    A few spots, but otherwise a very good and rare copy of the first work by Emile Zola in a very satisfactory contemporary binding.
    Rare and sought-after.
    €1,500
  80. L'ami des jeunes filles
    Edmond JALOUX

    L'ami des jeunes filles

    J. Ferenczi|Paris 1926|22 x 22.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe paper with 35 on Holland paper.
    Half tan sheep binding, spine with five raised bands, covers and spine preserved, retaining its deckled edges.
    Small rubbing marks on the spine.
    Manuscript gift inscription on the endpaper
    €60
  81. Frontières humaines - Exemplaire d'André Breton
    (to André BRETON) Georges RIBEMONT-DESSAIGNES

    Frontières humaines - Exemplaire d'André Breton

    Editions du Carrefour|Paris 1930|13 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition on ordinary paper.
    A vertical shadow along the entire length of the lower cover, otherwise a very good copy.
    Illustrated wrapper with a drawing by Claude Cahun.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from the author Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes to André Breton: "... au grand chanteur / à la sirène / au ........ hélas".

    €1,500
  82. Anabase
    SAINT-JOHN PERSE

    Anabase

    Nrf|Paris 1924|21 x 28.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on vergé baroque à barbes, the only printing with 15 Whatman and 62 vergé.
    A very good copy.
    €200
  83. Le calumet
    André SALMON, André DERAIN

    Le calumet

    Nrf|Paris 1920|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition in part printed in 760 numbered copies on vélin blanc paper.
    With 60 original woodcuts by André Derain.
    A very good copy.
    €230
  84. Gilberte
    Francis CARCO

    Gilberte

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1931|15 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition printed in only 30 copies on Hollande paper.

    Half morocco, spine very slightly faded, covers preserved, top edge gilt.

    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to a relative.

    Exceedingly rare.
    €500
  85. La terre qui tonne
    Paul ADAM

    La terre qui tonne

    Lib. Chapelot|Paris 1917|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription from the author to Henri Lavedan.
    Spine sunned, one joint reattached at head, minimal corner wear to front board.
    €40
  86. Notes retrouvées
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Notes retrouvées

    Jacques Haumont|Paris 1942|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on vélin blanc paper.
    A good copy.
    €50
  88. Le lion amoureux, comédie en cinq actes, en vers
    François PONSARD

    Le lion amoureux, comédie en cinq actes, en vers

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1866|15 x 22.50 cm|relié
    First edition of one of Ponsard's major works, false statement of seventh edition.
    Contemporary binding in half aqua green sheep, smooth spine, gilt title.
    Handsome copy.
    €45
  89. Combat de la Durance. Lithographie aquarellée et gommée
    François GRENIER

    Combat de la Durance. Lithographie aquarellée et gommée

    Dépot général de Lithographie, quai Voltaire.|Paris s. d. [circa 1815]|34 x 25 cm|une feuille
    Original lithograph on heavy laid paper, superbly heightened with watercolor and gum arabic.
    Drawing by François Grenier (1793-1867) and lithographed by Charles Motte (1785-1836) for the "Victoires et Conquêtes" series. Watercolored proof in very fine condition, colors well preserved, presented under a mat.
    €50
  90. Attaque du camp de Mori. Lithographie aquarellée et gommée
    François GRENIER

    Attaque du camp de Mori. Lithographie aquarellée et gommée

    Dépot général de Lithographie, quai Voltaire.|Paris 1821|35 x 26 cm|une feuille
    Original lithograph on heavy laid paper, superbly heightened with watercolor and gum arabic.
    Drawing signed and dated in the plate by François Grenier (1793-1867) and lithographed by Charles Motte (1785-1836) for the "Victoires et Conquêtes" series.
    Watercolored proof in very fine condition, colors well preserved, presented under a mat.
    €50
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