Paris

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on corvol l'orgueilleux paper, the only large paper copies with a few hors commerce copies also on corvol paper.
A good copy.

First edition, a first impression copy numbered in the press.
Small lacks to head and foot of spine, occasional foxing.

First edition of the translation. review copy. He was fired 41 copies on "pur-fil" paper.
Rare and precious autograph signed Chester Himes on the false title page.
Blankets look tired with missing head and walk back. Good inside condition
Rare signed copy of the novel "violent and hard, of unbridled sexuality" on the condition of blacks and women in the United States.

Un ivrogne chez les fous [Asylum]

Gallimard | Paris 1941 | 12 x 19 cm | original wrappers in custom chemise and slipcase
First edition of the French translation of Asylum, «travel story» in a psychiatric asylum, one of the advance (service de presse) copies.
Our copy is presented in a half black morocco chemise, gilt date at the foot of the spine, marbled paper boards; slipcase edged with the same morocco and covered with marbled paper, red paper interior.
Exceptional and very rare handwritten inscription signed in pencil by William Seabrook to his friend the painter Moïse Kisling, who had just taken refuge in New...

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only large paper copies.
Spine sunned, a copy with good margins.

Edition for which he was not drawn large paper, review copy.
Signed autograph Edith Thomas to Mr. Michel.
Iconography.
Nice full copy of his prayer to insert.

New edition, first for some parts, as corrected and reviewed, of which there were no large paper copies, one advance (service de presse) copy.
Rare and handsome autograph inscription from Robert Antelme to Claude Gallimard.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned.

"There are no human beings, there is just humankind. It's because we are people just like them that the SS will be forever powerless before us."
This fundamental work on the experience of the Nazi concentration camps was the third and last book published by the fleeting publishing house established by Marguerite Duras and Robert Antelme, her husband from 1940 to 1946.
This...

First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on vélin pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Louis Pauwels.
Spine slightly sunned.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Henri de Montherlant to Madame Bradley.
Spine sunned.

First edition, one of 162 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the tirage de tête after 52 on Montval paper.

A good copy.

First edition, one of 330 numbered copies on pure vellum wire.
Our copy is enriched with an autographed postcard of Henri Fauconnier in which he reveals his literary tastes especially for Giono.
Illustrated book, frontispiece, a reproduction of an original etching by Charles Falconer.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 355 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the only large paper copies after 120 on Hollande paper.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 85 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the tirage de tête after 25 on Hollande paper.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 58 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper.
Two tears to spine.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Henry de Montherlant a countess.
spine and boards slightly and marginally thinned, a tear in feet first pages.

First edition of the French translation established and prefaced by Marthe Robert, one of 46 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Worming to spine, spine and boards lightly and marginally faded as usual.

First edition in French on ordinary paper.

First edition of the French translation by Marthe Robert, one of 150 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved to the press service.
Signed autograph of the poet Marthe Robert Guy Lavaud to replace a first dedicatee she erased the name and then writes over that of Guy Lavaud.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on laid Lana only leading copies.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by Suzanne Chantal Paul Aveline: "... love Josette is helping me keep it alive and heart-pounding Thanks Merry Christmas..."
Text preceded by a letter of André Malraux.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on vellum of Lana, only large paper.
Signature Paul Rebeyrolle to the justification of the draw.
Text by Jean-Paul Sartre.
Book illustrated with 5 original lithographs and 15 reproductions in black Paul Rebeyrolle.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 320 copies lettered in Roman characters, the tirage de tête.
Iconography.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 78 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, internally good.

First edition on ordinary paper.
A good copy.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Henry Lefebvre in a couple of his friends.
Back slightly insolated without gravity.

First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
Illustrated cover.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy despite two small traces of sunning to head and foot of spine.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy despite a small trace of sunning to foot of spine.

First edition, one of 73 numbered copies on vellum Marais ours one of 60 reserved the club Edition only leading copies.
Signed autograph Christiane Singer.
Nice copy.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper Lafuma.
Binding half morocco purple with corners, back thinned with five nerves set with gold dotted decorated with double gilded boxes fortified parts of morocco mosaic brown, golden tail date traces of friction on the fragile joint, frame nets gilded on the boards marbled paper, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, gilded head, bookplate of Edward the Gandara pasted on a contreplat, contemporary binding signed Yseux.
Signed autograph of Rosemonde Gérard to actor Edouard de La Gandara, brother of the painter Antionio.

first edition of the first book by Joseph Kessel, one of 750 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only large paper after 108 reimposed.
Binding half chocolate brown sheepskin, smooth back with a gold cartridge embellished with gilded finials, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers, corners lightly bumped, modest contemporary binding.
Signed autograph of Joseph Kessel to Jacques Darnetal: "... that I" discovered "one of the first in gratitude and sincere sympathy ..."

First edition in French by Claude Sernet, one of 26 lettered copies on chiffon de Lana paper, the tirage de tête.
A very good copy.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Maxime Alexandre to the Mercure de France.

First edition of the French translation by Jean-Louis Curtis and why it was not drawn large paper, review copy.
Signed autograph of Jean-Louis Curtis Lise Eline.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 100 copies on numéroéts Alfa paper and reserved to the press service.
Signed autograph Edward Peisson Robert Kemp.
Warped back with small gaps without gravity.

First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies after 8 Hollande.
A good copy.

First edition in French, one of 20 numbered copies on chiffon de Lana paper, this copy hors commerce and not justified, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, review copy.
Bel autograph signed Antoine Blondin Peter Andre: "... this book where half do not have the same length in memory of his first communion, I wonder just what she has done. here, and remember the time when he drank fruit juice with my father. that's a time that prepares others, at least I hope so. with my good friends. "
A small glued tear and a slight lack in foot of the back, two small spots ahead of the second flat.
Nice copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription from René Fallet to Roger Caillois.
A rare and good copy.

First edition, one of 99 numbered copies on Arches paper, this copy one of 3 lettered hors commerce, the only large paper copies after 1 on Madagascar paper.
A very good copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
One small clear stain to spine, paper yellowed as usual.

First edition in French, one of 225 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies after 25 on Hollande paper.
Spine sunned, otherwise a good copy.

First edition, one of 32 numbered copies on Imperial Japan, deluxe edition.
Illustrated book of 65 original watercolors by Auguste Vimar.
Our copy, as it is stated in the justification of the draw is full of his two original watercolors by Auguste Vimar he signed as his double suite in black on China illustrations.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 54 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A faded strip to the first free endpaper (left by a press clipping).
A good copy.

First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies after 15 on Hollande paper.
Spine sunned, otherwise a good copy.

First edition.
With 66 etchings by the author.
Spine and upper cover marginally sunned, internally good.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête after 20 on Hollande paper.
A good copy.

First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
Retaining its advertising band (with one marginal tear).

First edition, one of 894 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies after 109 reimposed.
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise a good copy.

First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A fine copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
One small tear to foot of spine.

first edition on the current paper.
Signed autograph of Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes Elizabeth Carmelt.
Iconography.
Two small marginal miss on the second flat.

First edition, one of 24 numbered copies on chiffon de Lana paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on vergé ivoire paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy in new condition.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on offset Centaure, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy in new condition.