Paris

first edition.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Jacques Vergès to Jean-Pierre and Michèle Dufour: "... this book of law that might attract us new illegitimate anger."
Nice copy.

First edition.
Three small angular lacks and a black ink stain to head of lower cover.

First edition of this speech at the opening of the lawyers conference December 6, 1924.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Jean-Charles Legrand his colleague Jean Dufourt (sic).
Back and boards slightly and marginally insolated, nice interior state.

first edition of the 27 boards, our copy (one copy release) is the one that was offered to the staff of the Revue des Deux Mondes,   hand-signed by the publisher.
Shirt flap holster full of brown canvas editor.
Mors from the case a little rubbed.
Some minor foxing.

DORé Gustave & RABELAIS François. œuvres de Rabelais [Rabelais' Works]
Garnier Frères, Paris 1873, 31 x 43 cm, 2 volumes, contemporary morocco

Contemporary red morocco by J. B. Pingot, Jansenist spines in five compartments, double gilt fillet on the edges of the covers and headpieces, large gilt dentelle frame to inside covers, double marbled endpapers, all edges gilt.
A superb copy of one of the most beautiful books illustrated by Gustave Doré on grand papier (deluxe copies), luxuriously bound in red morocco.

Edition few months after the original.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Jacques Vergès to a close friend.

First edition on ordinary paper, false mention of edition.
Autograph inscription from the author.

The first collected edition of his poetic works, first in parts (for the third part), with four hors-texte illustrations copper engraved by Frilley, Cousin and Durand after Tony Johannot, Pujol, Devéria and Henri Monnier.
This copy is enriched with five autograph letters from the author's son Hippolyte from between 1888 and 1891 to Félix Delhasse (1809-1898), a Belgian journalist who was a close friend of the Desbordes-Valmore family.
Contemporary half purple morocco over marbled paper boards, spine in five compartments richly gilt with compartments and fleurons as well as blindstamped typographic motifs, gilt fillet to covers.
Spotting and staining to several...

A charming edition with a portrait of the playwright engraved by Gaucher after Santerre, and 12 figures by Gravelot intaglio engraved by Le Mire, Flipart, Rousseau, Lempereur, Duclos, Vasseur, Prévost, Simonet and Née.
Contemporary marbled calf, spines richly gilt (their decoration being attributed to Gravelot) with gilt anthropomorphic suns at head, lyres and honeybees to foot, as well as gilt trophies to centre; title in gilt surrounded by gilt laurels, triple gilt fillet frame to covers. Gilt fillet and striae to headpieces and edges of covers, all edges gilt.
A little light spotting, spine and hinges repaired, some parts of the spine re-gilded.

First edition.
Contemporary light brown armorial calf. Spine richly gilt with grotesque motifs and hydra figures at foot. Covers with triple gilt fillets and arms to centre. Gilt roulette frame to pastedowns. Marbled edges.
The major work by the abbé de Condillac and one of the key works of French sensualism.
From the library of Emmanuel-Pierre Rodocanachi with his engraved ex libris.

First edition of this biography of Zola by novelist and playwright Paul Alexis who was familiar with Zola (he was born in Aix-en-Provence) and member of the group of six (with Huysmans, Céard, Maupassant and Hennique, gathered around Zola ) the origin of the Soirees de Medan. It is decorated with a portrait of Zola and a note by facsimile.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Paul Alexis to art critic and collector Philippe Burty (1830-1890).
Contemporary binding in full percaline ocher, back smoothes decorated with the bookplate of Philippe Burty (a stork) pushed to the back of the cold binding, preserved covers, contemporary binding signed in...

The first edition, finely printed by Pierres. The work is illustrated with three portraits, including one of Raoul de Coucy, one hors-texte figure showing the town of Coucy-le-Château, and twelve pages of music engraved with the greatest care after manuscripts belonging to the king and the Marquis de Paulmy.
Contemporary light brown calf, spine with compartments and gilt fleurons, red and green morocco title- and volume- labels. Triple gilt fillet frame to covers, gilt fillets to edges of covers, gilt roulette frame to pastedowns. All edges gilt.
A very handsome, large paper, copy.

New edition printed in 500 copies, this one of 50 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copies containing the Japan paper offprint of the illustrations.
The offprint of the figure adorning the cover is on China paper.
Contemporary full red morocco binding, signed Thibaron-Joly, Jansenist spine with five raised bands, green morocco doublure, interior frame formed of multiple gilt fillets and small fleuron at corners, double marbled paper endpapers, all edges gilt on deckled edges, marbled paper slipcase bordered with red morocco.
Beautiful illustration drawn by Sahib and steel-engraved by Adrien Nargeot, comprising one figure on the cover, 18 head-vignettes and a small...

New edition. Copy bearing on the title, the signature of Belgian actress Eugenie Doche (1821 or 1823-1900), famous for having created and played the role of Marguerite Gautier from the novel La Dame aux Camelias.
Contemporary binding in full red calico, back smoothes decorated with a finial and cold nets.
Some minor foxing pale.

Illustrated collected edition with a portrait of the author copper engraved by A. Migneret after a painting by Ducreux, a portrait engraved by Roger after Gérard, two illustrations after Devéria, with the artists' names simply engraved á la pointe, and 13 portraits copper engraved by Pierre Adam. A vélin paper copy.
Contemporary purple long-grain morocco by Duplanil, spine richly gilt with arabesques, covers with gilt fillets and fleurons as well as a roulette and central blindstamped geometric motif, gilt striae to corners, geometric roulette frame to pastedowns, all edges gilt.
A few spines slightly faded, otherwise a superb copy in a luxurious contemporary morocco binding.

first edition on the current paper.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Charles Trenet journalist Jean-Claude Lamy particular collaborated in France-Soir.
Preface by Jean Cocteau.
Foxing on the boards.

first edition on the current paper, false mention of sixth.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed Pierre Mac Orlan Peter Henriot.

first edition on paper flow.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Michel Butor journalist Jean-Claude Lamy notably collaborated in France-Soir.
Pleasant complete copy of his trailer.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Michel Butor to Jacques Reda.
Nice copy.

first edition on current paper of the French translation by Marguerite Yourcenar.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph Yourcenar journalist Jean-Claude Lamy who collaborated notably France-Soir on bristol.
Pleasant complete copy of his jacket.

New edition printed in 900 numbered copies on Lana, ours unjustified.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Julien Gracq journalist Jean-Claude Lamy notably collaborated in France-Soir.
Although complete copy of its 28 boards inset.

Published the same year as the first edition.
Autograph inscription signed by Julien Gracq to the journalist Jean-Claude Lamy and his wife Fabienne Deval.
Two small tears glued down to head and foot of spine.

first edition.
Binding a half full red morocco, spine cleared on five bands set with black nets, golden tail date on castors golden headdresses, coaching triple nets gilded on the boards, gilded monogram upper corner of the first board of guards and contreplats handmade paper, framing a wide gold lace on contreplats, double nets gilded on the cuts, all edges gilt, superb contemporary binding signed by J. Weber.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Paul Bourget Madame Louis Hem.
Provenance: Library of Jean Stern with his engraved bookplate pasted on a contreplat.
Pleasant copy beautifully drawn into a full binding signed at the time.

new edition.
Binding half percaline indigo, smooth back with a gold jewel, golden tail fillet, piece etitre red with shagreen shortages, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved cover, binding of time.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph Maurice Barres Philip Emmanuel Glaser.

First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
With an autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida to the psychiatrist and psychoanalyst André Green.
A good copy.

First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
With an autograph inscription from Louis Althusser o the psychiatrist and psychoanalyst André Green : "... ce "cours" qui je l'espère n'a pas trop vieilli..."
A good copy.

First edition of the French translation, false mention of sixth.
Rare autograph dated and signed by Ivan Bunin to Mr. Ledoux-Lebard: "... the eminent radiologist ..."
Yellowed paper as generally.

Edition printed on laid.
Very rare autograph signed by Maurice Leblanc Mr. Vonoven on the half-title page.
Half-title page fully shaded, otherwise nice copy.
Rare copy bearing an autograph signed by Maurice Leblanc sent on one of the most famous adventures of Arsene Lupin.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph Sagan journalist Jean-Claude Lamy who collaborated notably France-evening.
Covers yellowed, nice interior state.

First edition, one of 90 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
Onee slight tear, not serious, to foot of lower cover, a good copy.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pur d'Arches, tirage de tête after 30 Hollande.
A good copy.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Albert Cohen to the journalist Jean-Claude Lamy, who collaborated to France-soir : "... qui est immédiatement devenu mon ami..."
Small traces of angular folds to the covers.

first edition.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio journalist Jean-Claude Lamy who collaborated in particular France-Soir: "... in memory of our meeting on the harbor, where start every novels ..." enriched with a small drawing of a ship leaving a port.
A tiny spot without gravity environment of the back, nice copy.

first edition.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Marguerite Duras journalist Jean-Claude Lamy who collaborated notably France-evening.
Nice copy.

Edition, review copy.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio journalist Jean-Claude Lamy who collaborated notably France-evening.
spine slightly insolated.

first edition.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Patrick Modiano journalist Jean-Claude Lamy who collaborated notably France-evening.
Complete copy of his trailer.

First collected edition.
Contemporary light brown mottled calf. Spine with compartments and gilt fleurons, as well as green title and volume labels. Gilt roulette frame of leaves to covers. All edges yellow.
Some head- and tail-pieces rubbed and damaged.
A nice copy in its contemporary binding, to which has been added an engraved portrait of the author.

First illustrated edition, with title page by Moreau le Jeune, frontispiece by Simonet after Boucher, and 5 illustrations by Moreau le Jeune engraved by Massard, De Longueil, De Launay and Simonet.
Contemporary green morocco, spine richly gilt with compartments, fleurons and fillets, as well as a red morocco title piece. Boards with triple gilt fillets and gilt fleurons at corners. Pink guards and endpapers, geometric gilt roulette frame to pastedowns. All edges gilt. Modern slipcase.
Ink ex libris to one endpaper: Du Comte Charles Caissotti de Chiusan
A superb copy.

First edition.
Half morocco, covers preserved, slight tears to headpieces, top edge gilt.
A nice copy without foxing and elegantly bound.

First edition.
Half morocco slight rubbing to head of joints, covers preserved, slight tears to headpieces, top edge gilt.
A nice copy without foxing and elegantly bound.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription from Albert Cohen to Madame Pierre Wolf.
Spine slightly sunned with a tiny glued tear to head.

first edition on the current paper.
Signed autograph of Georges Simenon Ulla Minart "... remember an interview where I learned a lot and where Madame Minart said it better than me what I wanted to say ...
The dedicatee added his name, place and date above the autograph, address below.
A small spot on the pamphlet.