Editon originale, an advance (service de presse) copy. Bradel binding in half morocco, covers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by P. Goy & C. Vilaine. Handsome autograph inscription signed by Henri de Montherlant : " A Robert Brasillach ce petit oiseau dans la tempête..."
BAKER Joséphine & SAUVAGE Marcel & COLIN Paul Les Mémoires de Joséphine Baker recueillis et adaptés par Marcel Sauvage [The Memoirs of Josephine Baker] Kra, Paris 1927, 20 x 21 cm, original wrappers First edition, one of 300 unnumbered copies on pur-fil paper. Nice full-margined copy. With 30 drawings by Paul Colin. Inscribed by Paul Colin to Harry Jaunet: “En souvenir des beaux soirs élyséens...” $ 2 000
First edition on current paper. Nice copy. Signed autograph Pierre Moinot to his cousin Marcel Moinot and his wife Denise enriched with a small drawing of a sparrow perched on a flower.
Collective first edition, one of 500 numbered copies on Holland paper, only leading copies. Nice copy. Autograph dedication signed by Bernard Frank Denise Moinot.
Presses de la Cité|Paris 1969|13.50 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition for which it was not drawn from papers. Binding of the editor in full blue cloth, complete copy of his illustrated jacket that has small minor tears in the back of the head. Signed autograph of René Barjavel to Mr. Lachereff.
First edition of the French translation by Artur and Lise London and for which it was not drawn from great papers. Back slightly insolated and wrinkled, foxing on the edges. Autograph signed by Artur London to Claude Swieczka: "... this book against Stalinism ..."
First edition of this choice of texts gathered and presented by Michel Laclos for which it was not drawn from great papers, false mention of a thousand. Small gaps and scratches in the margins of the boards. Signed autograph of Pierre Dac to a friend named Claude.
Jules Tallandier|Paris 1906|24.50 x 31.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
LA FONTAINE Jean de illustration by RABIER Benjamin Fables Jules Tallandier, Paris 1906, 24,5 x 31,5 cm, publisher's binding The first printing of illustrations in black and in color by Benjamin Rabier. Publisher's binding in full cardboard polychrome, first board illustrated, the inferior corner lightly frayed, endpages shaded, small tears and some foxing in the margins, some discoloration on the lower board. $ 500
Librairie Hachette et Cie|Paris 1882 - 1883|19 x 27.50 cm|5 volumes reliés
Illustrated edition of 75 inset on wood for volume 1, 66 for volume 2, 74 for volume 3, 94 for volume 4, and 85 for volume 5, all designed by Alphonse de Neuville, Philipoteaux .. The fifth volume was written by Madame de Witt, daughter of the author, according to the notes left by him. Some color cards. Signed editor's cartonnage Charles Magnier, red and gold. Half red chagrin flat percaline. Back to false nerves adorned with four emblems of French royalty: the salamander, the sun, dolphins and a crescent moon. Plates adorned with a large red and gold plate bearing in medallions the figures of several kings, against a background of red foliage. White moiré guards. Some slight traces of
Edouard Champion|Paris 1923|21.50 x 24 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition consisting of the collotype of the manuscript, one of 118 numbered copies on green paper by Charles Maurras , the only print after 8 Japan. Small tears on the back of the shirt, soft carton case with a tear on the first plate. Rare.
Pierre Lanauve de Tartas|Paris 1970|17 x 25.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise-étui
Illustrated edition of 12 color lithographs on double pages and 12 engraved woods in bistre, one of 209 numbered copies on large vellum Arches paper. Small bites without gravity on the first guard. Nice copy. Signatures of Hans Erni and Pierre de Tartas de Lanauve to the justification of the draw. Autograph signed by Pierre de Tartas de Lanauve to Jean Gauthier.
First edition printed on laid. Binding half blue shagreen, back with five nerves with small traces of friction without gravity, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, corners slightly blunt. Some foxinges. Autograph dedication of Henry Barbet de Jouy to Arnaud Tizon.
La Croisière noire. Expédition Citröen Centre-Afrique [The Black Cruise] Plon | Paris 1900 | 25 x 28.5 cm | contemporary sheep First edition, one of 2 000 copies on alfa, the only printing after 500 Madagascar. Bound in strips of fawn-colored sheep, spine bearing slight minor scratches, wood style black cloth boards and decorated with black Africanizing friezes as a border, marbled endpapers, covers preserved, black head, blunted corners. Work illustrated with 80 inset engravings, 4 maps and 57 decorative compositions.
First edition for which it was not drawn large papers. Small light spots without gravity on the slices. Autograph dedication signed Elié Wiesel to Robert Cerf.
Editions du Carrefour|Paris 1930|17 x 22 cm|broché
Claude CAHUN & Suzanne MALHERBE, alias Marcel MOOR Aveux non avenus [Disavowals] Éditions du Carrefour| Paris 1930 | 17 x 22 cm | original wrappers First edition, one of 395 numbered copies on vélin pur-fil paper, only print after 10 Japan and 40 Madagascar. Small signs of minor sun damage at the top and bottom of the spine, endpapers lightly and partially discolored, some minor foxing on the second board, internally good. Wrappers folded over and spine decorated with typographical compositions by Claude Cahun. Rare and famous work illustrated with 10 full-page photomontages, reproduced in photogravure and composed
First edition, one of 300 copies numbered and justified by Frans de Geetere , reserved for friends of Marie-Jeanne, only leading copies. Insolated back and lacking and tearing in the head as well as in the foot, a clear wetness on the back of the first board. Our copy is complete as it is stipulated in the justification of the draw for the 300 large papers, a fragment of the manuscript of the book and a drawing of the author representing two naked women and that he signed.
Autograph letter signed by Henry de Montherlant to Noël B. de la Mort, dated August 23, 1941, 15 lines in black ink. Envelope attached. Folding inherent in enveloping. Montherlant expresses his gratitude to Noel B. de la Mort and tells him of his literary advances: " I give Grasset the [manuscript] of Solstice de Juin on 1 September: I have spent all my time there since my return ". War correspondent for Marianne , the author evokes the hardships he went through: " I was - very lightly - wounded by a burst of bomb, but in such a short time, I saw all the colors. "
Autographed Christmas typograph B. Death of an article entitled "Speaking Painting with André Lhote" containing handwritten corrections of André Lhote as well as an answer to the author, 4 pages with ink notes blue and black. Envelope attached with the two addresses of the correspondents.
Autograph letter signed by André Fraigneau dated July 29, 1938, probably addressed to Bernard Grasset, 21 lines in blue ink on letterhead with the address of Editions Grasset. André Fraigneau recommends to the publisher Bernard Grasset the writer Henri Petit, although this one has " no need ", about his first essay, Vézelay : " I am sure that his project is of interest to a publisher. art as you . The letter sketches the literary landscape of the time, notably through the mentions of Madame Hartmann, wife of the publisher Paul Hartmann, and the author Emmanuel Boudot-Lamotte.
Letter autograph signed by Pierre-Albert Birot, dated October 7, 1933, 11 lines in blue ink. Folds inherent to the enveloping. Letter of thanks addressed to an unidentified recipient where the author is delighted by the articles that the Belgian critics, notably Michel de Ghelverode, produce on his work, closing the letter with a touch of humor: " A good study of Follain must appear in the NRF, France must not stay too far back! "
Editions de la plume|Paris 1902|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper published with the privilege of Ubu Roy, it was drawn only 50 great papers. Some spots on the first board, back insolated, nice interior state. Poem by Albert Mérat, preface by Rachilde, illustrated with drawings by the author. Autograph signed by Frédéric-Auguste Cazals to Etienne Bellot.
Collective first edition for which it was not drawn great papers, one of the review copies service. A clear circular shadow at the top of the first leaflets. Preface by Louis Aragon, complete copy of his insertion prayer and erratum. Signed autograph of Louis Aragon to Daniel Pichon.
First edition for which it was not drawn large papers. Past back and yellowed paper as generally. Autograph dedication signed by René Fallet to his friend Françoise Bonneau: "For the rough Françoise Bonneau with the most friendly memory of her friend Rene Fallet" enriched by the handwritten signature of the actor Julien Carette.
First edition on current paper. Autograph dedication signed by René Fallet to the actress Françoise Bonneau "... my regret 49 my sadness of the 50s with a very small kiss 65, his René Fallet".
Charpentier & Fasquelle|Paris 1900|13.50 x 20.50 cm|relié
First edition on current paper. Binding on the bradel half green Empire shagreen, smooth back adorned with triple gold cartridges and decorated with the eagle and imperial bees, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, cover preserved, gilded head. Our copy is enriched with an autograph ticket signed Edmond Rostand glued on a guard: "My dear friend, wholeheartedly, thank you for your sympathy.It's the awful moment of my life, the greatest pain, the Absolute break with the sweetest past ... But at this moment we can not complain of any pain, I am silent, but believe my attachment, my admiration faithful Edmond Rostand.
Paris 5 février 1919|18 x 22 cm|un feuillet remplié
Signed autograph letter of André Suarès addressed to Johannin Ardouin, dated February 5, 1919, 8 lines in black ink . Envelope attached. Folding inherent in enveloping.
First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on vellum Swamp, only leading copies. Nice copy at all margins despite the page of fake title slightly and fully shaded. Autograph dedication signed by Paul Guth in Mauritius and Arlette Alteirac.
First edition on current paper. Plates and guards marginally and slightly shaded, complete copy of his errata sheet. Handwritten signature of Louis Aragon on the fake title page.
Seghers|Paris 1958|12 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition. Printed library stamp on a guard. Binding of the editor in full cardboard white, smooth back with a small hitch in foot, first flat illustrated. Handwritten signature of Paul-Emile Victor on the fake title page.
First edition for which no deluxe copies are mentioned. Copy slightly warped. Signed autograph inscription from Madeleine Barthélémy-Madaule to Jean Bardet co-founder of Éditions du Seuil and his wife: "... en espérant que les sillonnistes leur souffleront nos rires de vingt ans..." ["...hoping that the sillonists will whisper our twenty-year-old laughter to them..."]
first edition for which it was not great paper. Back slightly wrinkled. Autograph signed by Edgar Morin Jean Bardet, co-founder with Paul Flamand Editions du Seuil.