First edition, one of the copies of the press service. Signed autograph of the author Brice Godfather. Small tears stuck back in the top and bottom of a jaw.
La Nouvelle société d'édition|Paris 1930|12.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
New edition, one of 130 numbered copies on vergé d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies. A small tear glued down to foot of spine, tiny spots to margins of endpapers.
Les Editions de France|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the copies of the press service. Affectionate autograph signed by the author to his friend Leon Deffoux; "My dear Leon Deffoux old brother, I send you the memories of a time already it is unfortunate ... I kiss you old Leon."
Léon Vanier|Paris 1891|12.50 x 18.50 cm|relié sous chemise et étui
VERLAINE Paul Chansons pour elle [Songs for Her] Léon Vanier, Paris 1891, 125 x 185 mm (4 15/16 x 7 1/4 ”), 20th-century full morocco, custom slipcase First edition, one of 25 copies on Japon paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies. A magnificent pale pink morocco binding by A. & R. Maylander, the spine in five compartments with floral decoration, inlaid pieces of red, beige, and green morocco making up the petals and leaves, the covers within a similar frame of garlands of flowers, gilt-rolled decoration to head and foot, double gilt fillets to edges of covers, pale pink morocco frame to pastedowns with a double frame of gilt fillets...
Léon Vanier|Paris 1894|14.50 x 19 cm|relié sous chemise et étui
Edit partly original, one of 55 numbered copies on Holland only major papers. Full Havana morocco binding, back with five nerves set with black netting, golden tail date guards and contreplats beige paper, preserved covers and backs; shirt half Havana morocco, back with five nerves, golden tail date within black felt, case lined with tan morocco, modern binding. Our copy is enriched with an autograph poem signed by the author entitled to Gustave Le Rouge contained in this collection. In addition, the frontispiece of Henry Somm was enhanced with watercolor. Provenance: the Edouard-Henri Fischer library bookplate pasted on inside cover.
First edition. Contemporary English navy blue morocco by Wallis, spine in six compartments, bands framed with gilt spots, gilt compartments with gilt floral motifs, date in gilt at foot of spine, gilt roulettes to head- and tailpieces, gilt fillet frame to upper cover, corners with gilt floral motifs, double gilt fillet to edges of covers, cream paper pastedowns with a frame of navy blue morocco and gilt dentelles with gilt floral motifs to corners, endpapers and pastedowns of cream paper, covers preserved at end. This copy is enhanced with a signed autograph manuscript of the introductory poem, with a number of corrections. Bookseller's description note pasted onto upper...
First edition on ordinary paper. Handsome autograph inscription from Louis Aragon to Françoise Sagan. Spine slightly sunned, a trace of fold and a tear to foot of upper cover, a clear dampstain to head of lower cover.
First edition in French, translated by Charles Baudelaire, of which there were no large paper copies. Contemporary half red shagreen over marbled paper boards, spine in five compartments with blindruled fillets and gilt fleurons, corners bumped. Occasional insignificant light foxing.
First edition in French, translated by Charles Baudelaire, of which there were no large paper copies. Contemporary half black shagreen over marbled paper boards, spine in five compartments with blindruled fillets and gilt fleurons, small tears to edges of covers. Clear, insignificant stain to head of first leaves, occasional foxing.
First edition, one of the copies of the press service. Signed autograph of the author Gaston (Baissette): "Gaston, unforgettably his friend Louis." Back slightly insolated.
First edition, one of 97 numbered copies on pure yarn, our scholars out a trade, drawing on large sheets of paper 17 the smaller 109 before reimposed. Precious autograph dedication signed by the author Raymond Gallimard. Tiny bites minor foot in the second flat, nice copy.