New edition on current paper. Pleasant copy of the mediocre quality of this war paper despite a tiny lack in the foot of the back that also has a clear wetting. Handwritten signature of Louis-Ferdinand Céline on the printed dedication page, light ink discharge on the dedication.
Edition of the year of the original, mention of 70th edition. Back slightly insolated, yellowed paper as generally. Autograph tribute signed by Paul Morand on the first board: "At the edge of the earth Paul Morand."
First edition, one of 1500 numbered copies on vellum baggy. Insolated back with a tear in the head, first flat detached. Preface by Léon-Paul Fargue. Signed autograph of Léon-Paul Fargue to Jeanne Billard: "... homage of the speaker ..."
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Baltasar GRACIÁN, Abraham Nicolas AMELOT DE LA HOUSSAYE
New edition revised and expanded, one of the numbered copies on Alfa paper, only draw. Nice copy. Binding half shagreen green corners, smooth back slightly burnished, paper plates with moiré effect, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers, speckled head. Signed autograph of Jacques Prévert to Denise Bonde "... with the rare sun of April Spring 1952."
Georges Decaux|Paris 1883 [1887] [1892]|21 x 31 cm|3 volumes reliés
Albert ROBIDA Complete set of Robida's science fiction work. Le Vingtième siècle - La Guerre au vingtième siècle - Le Vingtième Siècle. La Vie électrique. [The 20th Century - War in the 20th Century - The 20th Century. The Electric Life] Georges Decaux | Paris 1883 [1887] [1892]| 21 x 31 cm - 32 x 25 cm - 20 x 29 cm| publisher's cloth First editions, illustrated with in-text and hors texte color and black and white drawings by Albert Robida. These three albums are the whole components of Robida's science fiction work. Copies with publisher's illustrated cloth are rare and sought-after.
First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies. Handsome copy despite two slight sunning marks at head and foot of spine.