Paris

First edition.
Some minor foxing.
Publisher's Bradel binding in half red boards with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets, burgundy boards, sky blue paper endpapers and pastedowns.
Pictorial contributions by Giotto, Giorgione, Perugino, painters from the Beuron school, Anton Van Welie...
Numerous literary contributions including those by Henry Bordeaux, Georges Brigode, Eugène Demolder, Gaston Della Faille de Leverghem, Charles de Sprimont, Iwan Gilkin, Edouard Ducoté, Louis le Cardonnel, Charles Lagasse de Locht, Joris-Karl Huysmans, Georges Ramaekers, Pierre Verhaegen...

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy with the dust jacket.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Yann Queffelec to a friend named Anne.

First edition.
Two small tears with lacks to the sunned spine.
Other contributions by Marc Bernard "Zig-zag", Ramon Fernandez "Molière et Copeau", Julien Benda, Jean Giono "Un de Baumugnes (I)"...

First edition.
Two lacks to head and foot of spine, small tears to board margins, rear board stained at upper left corner.
Other contributions by André Gide "Suivant Montaigne", Paul Morand "De la vitesse", Jean Grenier "Portrait de Mouloud", Jean Paulhan "Carnet du spectateur", Albert Thibaudet, Alain...

First edition.
A small inconsequential lack to the foot of one joint, handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 64 numbered copies on alfa mousse paper, the only deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine very slightly sunned without consequence.
Fine and political signed autograph inscription by Mohammed Khaïr-Eddine: "A Christian Giudicelli ce déterreur marocain qui finira bien par écraser la tête assassine de son Roi. Bien amicalement. Mohammed K.E. 1973." ["To Christian Giudicelli this Moroccan digger-up who will eventually crush the murderous head of his King. With friendship. Mohammed K.E. 1973."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Freustié to Christian Giudicelli.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine very lightly sunned without gravity.
Autograph inscription signed by Mohammed Khaïr-Eddine: "A Christian Giudicelli ces images d'un Maroc qu'il connait bien. Très amicalement. KhaïrEddine." ["To Christian Giudicelli these images of a Morocco that he knows well. Very cordially. KhaïrEddine."]

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very slightly sunned without consequence.
Signed autograph inscription from William Cliff to Christian Giudicelli: "A toi mon cher Christian, de tout coeur, William." ["To you my dear Christian, wholeheartedly, William."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very lightly sunned without consequence.
Signed autograph inscription from William Cliff to Christian Giudicelli: "Mon cher Christian, donne-toi donc un peu de temps pour lire un ou deux poèmes. Je t'embrasse. William." ["My dear Christian, do give yourself a little time to read one or two poems. I embrace you. William."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Beautiful full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Odette Joyeux to Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian Giudicelli, à mon cher Christian à mon tour de "doubler". Je te fais parvenir un nouvel exemplaire de ces troisièmes regards dont je t'ai tant parlé en souhaitant que tu en sois content. Ton amie, ton interrète Odette (Joyeux), Mars 1990." ["To Christian Giudicelli, to my dear Christian, my turn to 'double.' I am sending you a new copy of these 'Third Looks' which I have spoken to you about so much, hoping that you will be pleased with it. Your friend, your interpreter Odette...

First edition.
Bradel binding in half marbled sheep with small corners, spine with five fine raised bands decorated with gilt fillets, red shagreen title label, brown shagreen volume label, imitation leather paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns with floral motifs.
Pencil annotations on the binding's blank endpapers, some minor light foxing, the leaf containing pages 119 to 122 of the second year is detached.
Handsome copy.

Pléiade library edition printed on Bible paper.
Publisher's full brown grained sheepskin bindings, orange top edges, smooth spines decorated with gilt fillets.
Handsome complete set with protective covers, but lacking slipcases.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Two light stains on the spine very slightly sunned without significance.
Autograph inscription signed by William Cliff to Christian Giudicelli: "Pour toi mon cher Christian cette longue et bizare errance, avec les sentiments de ton devoué. William." ["For you my dear Christian this long and strange wandering, with the feelings of your devoted. William."]

Inquisition et antisémitisme - Résumé de l'histoire juive [suivi de] Le Rêve par Louise Michel
Imprimerie GMarichal & Cie, Paris s.d(1898), 12 x 15 cm, stapled
Rare first edition of this “Résumé de l'histoire juive” bound for the working population: “Il m'a paru utile en ce moment où la campagne antisémite, entreprise depuis dix ans pas Drumont et ses complices, devient de plus en plus aiguë, passionne tout le corps social et peut, d'un moment à l'autre - ou dans un temps donné - sous la protection d'un gouvernement clérico-militaire - se traduire en actes terribles de persécution en France et en Algérie, de publier quelques notes historiques sur le peuple juif. Les camarades qui...

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Henri Thomas to Christian Giudicelli: "... en souvenir des amicales conversations et pour l'avenir. Henri" ["... in memory of friendly conversations and for the future. Henri"]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Alain Borer to Christian Giudicelli across three pages, composed as follows: on the first endpaper which has been cut out, a printed stamp representing the god Horus exclaiming: "Pour Charles" ["For Charles"]; by lifting the window created by Alain Borer, one can see, on the half-title page, a printed stamp representing the god Anubis who, like Horus, expresses himself in these terms: "Zeus Anubis Giudicelli (les noms des deux dieux étant barrés)" ["Zeus Anubis Giudicelli (the names of the two gods being crossed out)"]
Finally, on the title page, this autograph...

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Beautiful autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Pour Christian ces instants dérobés, de la part de son ami qui l'embrasse sur beau papier. Roger. 8 Mars 96." ["For Christian these stolen moments, from his friend who embraces him on beautiful paper. Roger. 8 March 96."]

First edition.
Bradel bindings in full marbled boards, smooth spines decorated with double gilt fillets, brown sheepskin title labels, tears without loss to headcaps, two corners slightly bumped, yellow edges.
Work illustrated with a portrait of B. Constant as frontispiece to the second volume and complete with the folding facsimile.
Scattered foxing affecting mainly the first volume.

Pléiade library edition printed on Bible paper.
Publisher's bindings in full brown grained sheepskin, orange top edges, smooth spines decorated with gilt fillets.
Fine complete set retaining its protective cellophane covers but lacking its slipcases.

First edition.
Handsome copy.
Other contributions by Valery Larbaud "Préface pour l'Anabase", André Maurois "Les souffrances du jeune Werther", Charles du Bos: "Jacques Rivière, et de la féconde humilité"...

First edition.
Lacks to spine, marginal foxing to covers, small lack to lower right corner of rear cover.
Other contributions by Panait Istrati "L'affaire Roussakov, ou l'U.R.S.S. d'aujourd'hui", Guy de Pourtalès "Les chantiers de Michel-Ange", Jacques de Lacretelle: "Mot de Silbermann"...

First edition.
Lacks to spine and margins of boards, pleasant interior condition.
Contents of this issue include: Léon Brunschvicg "Le moment historique de Montaigne", Albert Cohen "La farce juive (fragment)", Victor Jacobson "Esquisse d'une politique sioniste", Franz Werfel "La tentation", Antisémitisme: Hilaire Belloc, Hans Bluher and René Groos, Sciences religieuses: "Yechou Hanocri" by A.B. Duff...
Rare.

First edition on ordinary paper.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Thomas to Christian Giudicelli: "... amicale pensée, souvenir souvenir que me veux-tu ?" ["...friendly thoughts, memory memory what do you want from me?"]

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian pour célébrer notre (déjà) longue amitié sans accident de parcours je t'embrasse. Roger. 6/9/85" ["To Christian to celebrate our (already) long friendship without any mishaps, I embrace you. Roger. 6/9/85"]

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at tail, brown shagreen title-label with some marginal scratches, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Pencil annotations on the blank endpapers of the binding, some light foxing of no consequence.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at tail, brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, front board slightly discolored at upper left corner.
Pencil annotations on the blank endpapers of the binding, some light foxing of no consequence, the leaf containing pages 119 to 122 of the second year is detached.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Pour Christian mais entre nous demeure, ce qui est plus fort que la vie, le secret des jours partagés. Roger." ["For Christian but between us remains, what is stronger than life, the secret of shared days. Roger."]

First edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
A stain to upper left corner of back board, a small tear at foot of slightly sunned spine.
Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by William Humphrey in French to Christian Giudicelli.

Bibliothèque de La Pléiade edition printed on Bible paper.
Publisher's full brown grained sheep bindings, orange top edges, smooth spines decorated with gilt fillets.
Fine complete set with its protective covers but lacking dust jackets and slipcases.

First collected edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full beige cloth binding, smooth spine, green paper endpapers and pastedowns.
Work illustrated with drawings by Alexandre-Alecos Fassianos.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Louis Aragon to Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian Giudicelli de la part de deux amis de l'Italie..." ["To Christian Giudicelli from two friends of Italy..."] enriched with the signature of Hamid Foulâdvind.

First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Handsome copy despite two fold marks at the corners of the front cover.
Full-page autograph inscription signed by Gérard Mendel to historian Max Gallo.

First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Rocard to his close friends Eric Westphal and his wife Martine: "A Martine et Eric en souvenir de tant d'années de compagnonnage, avec toute mon amitié" [To Martine and Eric in memory of so many years of companionship, with all my friendship].

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Chessex to Christian Giudicelli: "... les dérives de Jonas et l'amitié de Jacques Chessex." ["... the drifts of Jonas and the friendship of Jacques Chessex."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by José Cabanis to Christian Giudicelli: "... mon voisin trop rare, en souvenir d'un ami disparu..." ["... my too rare neighbor, in memory of a departed friend..."]

First edition.
Handsome copy.
Rich iconography.
Autograph inscription signed by Alain Borer to Christian Giudicelli: "Pour Christian, tout en avant, dans la lumière et dans la force - en toutes proximités. Alain" ["For Christian, all forward, in light and in strength - in all proximities. Alain"] enhanced with an ink stamp design reminiscent of an Egyptian hieroglyph.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Rocard to his close friend Eric Westphal: "A Eric, mon plus vieux et complice ami dans l'existence, pour confirmer une fidélité indéracinable dans l'amitié" ["To Eric, my oldest and most complicit friend in life, to confirm an ineradicable faithfulness in friendship"].

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from Michel Rocard to his close friend Eric Westphal and his wife Martine: "... ce qui a suivi nos débuts communs, avec ma fidèle amitié..." ["... what followed our shared beginnings, with my faithful friendship..."]

First edition in pocket book format, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Francis Ponge to the writer Christian Giudicelli.

New edition, with some parts in first edition as revised and corrected.
Spine lightly sunned without damage.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jacques Baron to Christian Giudicelli.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very lightly sunned without damage.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Thomas to Christian Giudicelli: "... ces récitations qui vont du grave au doux, du plaisant au sévère..." ["... these recitations which go from grave to gentle, from pleasant to severe..."]

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "A toi, Christian, que le bonhomme d'Ampère soit le signe de notre vie et de notre amitié, je t'embrasse. Roger." ["To you, Christian, may le bonhomme d'Ampère be the sign of our life and our friendship, I embrace you. Roger."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
Minor light stains of no consequence to margin of front cover, handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Chessex to Christian Giudicelli: "... cette histoire errante..." ["this wandering story..."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Small light stains on the fore edge and on the back cover, a handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Pierre Darroussin to a woman named Stéphanie.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full green cloth binding, smooth spine, green paper endpapers and pastedowns.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by René Depestre to the writer Christian Giudicelli.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A small fold to lower right corner of back cover, otherwise handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Autograph inscription signed by Bernard Frank to Christian Giudicelli.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on pure thread laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a lack to margin of the first endpaper.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Pour toi, mon Christian, la vie n'est pas brève car tu sais bien que "nous vivrons toujours" Roger." ["For you, my Christian, life is not brief because you know well that 'we will always live' Roger."]

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Quarante ans après "arban" voici le garçon d'orage qui lui répond à sa manière... A toi, Christian, qu'il soit le gage "sur beau papier" de mon affection fraternelle et de ma tendresse. Je t'embrasse. Roger." ["Forty years after "arban" here is the storm boy who responds to him in his own way... To you, Christian, may it be the token "on beautiful paper" of my brotherly affection and my tenderness. I embrace you. Roger."]

First edition, printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Louis Bory to Christian Giudicelli: "... ou les difficultés de n'être pas cheval..." ["... or the difficulties of not being a horse..."] enhanced with an original drawing in black felt-tip pen depicting two zebras facing each other.

First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine and covers marginally and lightly yellowed, complete with publisher's slip.
Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by John Fowles to Christian Giudicelli.

First illustrated edition with color lithographs by André Masson, Fonatanarosa, Carzou, Commère, Luc Simon, Pelayo, Guiramand and Garbell. Each work, which generally occupies one volume, is illustrated by a painter. Imprimerie nationale, in Romain du roi 14-point. One of 4500 on watermarked Arches vellum, numbered 759.
Deluxe publisher's binding in full havana shagreen. Smooth spine decorated with a pattern of H's. Author's signature on upper cover. Slipcase edged in havana shagreen. One edge of volume 3 slipcase split for 8cm, otherwise superb copy in near-mint condition, perfectly fresh.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian, à qui je dois beaucoup de cette joie pour qu'il la garde toute sa vie dans son coeur, son ami. Roger. 17/3/74" ["To Christian, to whom I owe much of this joy so that he may keep it all his life in his heart, his friend. Roger. 17/3/74"]

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown shagreen title-label with some scratches, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Pencil annotations on the last blank endpaper, occasional light foxing.
Handsome copy.

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, an advance copy.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Adolf Rudnicki to Jacques Duchâteau.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition of the catalogue of Jean-Pierre's sculptures presented at the Enrico Navarra gallery in Paris.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with reproductions of works by the emblematic and fiery captain of the French rugby team who became a sculptor.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Jean-Pierre Rives to a lady named Lorraine.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown shagreen title-label with light rubbing, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown shagreen title-label with light rubbing, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped.
Pencil annotations on the last blank endpaper, occasional light foxing.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, two corners slightly bumped.
Pencil annotations on final blank endpaper, occasional light foxing.
Handsome copy.

Edition with some parts in first edition.
Bradel binding in half marbled boards, smooth spine attractively decorated with gilt cartouches and typographical motifs, marbled paper boards, tear-drop pattern endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
Two fold marks at head and foot of pages 207 and 208.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the slightly sunned spine.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Pierre Getzler.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Perec to Chantal Labre.

First edition in paperback format.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Pascal Quignard to Chantal (Labre).

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the press.
Some worming to first endpaper, otherwise handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
Fine signed autograph inscription from Emmanuel Berl: "A Claude ces huit grâces qu'elle a déjà lues & que j'eusse voulu qu'elle illustrât. Avec la tendre et malheureuse affection & les hommages d'Emmanuel Berl." ["To Claude these eight graces which she has already read & which I would have wished her to illustrate. With tender and unfortunate affection & the homages of Emmanuel Berl."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, with a photocopy of a press clipping included.
Signed autograph inscription from André Bay to Nadine Nimier: "Pour la grande Nadine cette énigme orchidée qui lui doit beaucoup. Son tout aimant André Bay." ["For the great Nadine this orchid enigma which owes her much. Her loving André Bay."] enhanced with a small drawing of an orchid.

New edition of the French translation established by A. Perreau.
Half tan sheep binding, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments embellished with gilt floral motifs, one joint cracked at foot with lack, gilt fillet on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, armorial bookplate pasted to verso of front board, binding signed by Bernon.
Handsome copy despite some light foxing.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copies after 16 Holland.
Handsome full-margined copy with two slight lacks to spine, small worming to some deckled edges.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Merlay to Marcel Willard.

Photographic postcard from Pathé Natan studio showing Orane Demazis slightly in profile, with a pensive expression.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Orane Demazis to Mademoiselle Coppio.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, with press cuttings included.
Autograph inscription signed by psychoanalyst Pierre Fédida to Nadine Nimier: "Pour toi Nadine avec beaucoup de tendresse. Pierre." ["For you Nadine with much tenderness. Pierre."]

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at tail, brown shagreen title label with slight rubbing, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped.
Ink and pencil annotations on the final blank endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at tail, brown shagreen title-label with slight rubbing, marbled paper boards, first cover stained at upper left corner, corners slightly bumped.
Pencil annotations on the last blank endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First collected edition of this collection whose volumes appeared separately, only the half-titles indicating the title Oeuvres, or oeuvres posthumes; it is difficult to assemble.
This edition contains Les fables in first edition, but also the Don Quichotte whose version by Florian appears for the first time, and Gonzalve de Cordoue of which this is the first edition. Volume 12 contains the life of Florian and several unpublished pieces including Guillaume Tell.
Illustration: apart from the 24 figures by Barbier and Lefèvre present in the Don Quichotte, this copy is complete with the 84 figures rarely found assembled with these editions, in frames by Monsiau, Queverdo, on heavy...

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A slight tear to the lower left corner of the first cover.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed and inscribed by André Figuéras to Dona Sangor.

First edition of this special issue of "Littérature de la révolution mondiale", journal of "l'Organe central de l'union internationale des écrivains révoltionnaires".
Issue illustrated with photographs.
A lack at the foot of the spine which also bears two black stains in its middle, light dampstain at the foot of the last leaves.
Contributions by B. Illés, S. Gopner, Johannes R. Bécher, N. Skrypnik, A.B. Khalatov, N. Mikitenko.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine very lightly sunned, one stain to margin of back cover.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Dominique de Roux to his friend Vladimir Dimitrijevic, founder of L'Age d'Homme publishing house: "Pour toi Vladimir notre exemple à tous. Affection. 21 Dec. 1967." ["For you Vladimir, our example to all. With affection. 21 Dec. 1967."]

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine sunned, one angular lack at foot of second board.
Signed autograph inscription from Henry Thétard to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as Max Jacob.

First edition, one of 6 numbered copies on Japan paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies after 2 on China paper.
Half blue morocco binding with corners, faded spine with five raised bands set with dots and decorated with double gilt fillets, some minor rubbing to spine, double gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of combed paper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed Ach. Pollet.
Work illustrated by G. Lami.
Moving signed autograph inscription from Gaston Derys: "A ma chère Minnie, à ma chère femme, je dédie ce livre d'amour, où chante l'écho de nos baisers." ["To my dear Minnie, to my dear wife, I dedicate...

First edition.
Some lacks to head and foot of spine as well as to corners of boards, worming to boards, offsetting from blue cover to title page.
Rare.
Autograph inscription signed by Frédéric Passy to Victor Modesse.

First edition.
Contemporary binding in green half cloth, smooth spine, scuffing.
Each issue consists of 16 pages and features an engraving on the cover. Some small in-text engravings.
Contributions by Jules Claretie, Hector Malot, Emile Zola, Léon Tolstoï, Alphonse Daudet, Léon Hennique, Jean Richepin, François Coppée, etc. Engravings by Clérice, Draner, Michelet, etc.
Usual foxing.

New edition, one of the copies on laid paper.
Spine slightly sunned at head and foot with two small lacks.
Work illustrated, as frontispiece, with a portrait of the author by Pierre-Eugène Vibert.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Lucien Descaves to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob.

Illustrated edition, with an original etching by Chas Laborde as frontispiece, one of 1204 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only printing after 58 Japan.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally lightened as usual, some small interior foxing.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Publisher's black pasteboard binding, black cloth spine, yellow pasteboard slipcase with trace of label at foot of second board.
Work illustrated with reproductions of constructions by Roger Taillibert.
Text by René Huyghe: "L'architecture et la révolution des formes."
Autograph inscription signed by Roger Taillibert: "A Georges Patrix l'ami qui par son talent à toujours bati (sic) l'architecture de couleurs et de la joie." ["To Georges Patrix the friend who through his talent has always built the architecture of colors and joy."]

First edition under this title and the most accomplished definitive version of this licentious story attributed to Antoine Bret (and previously to Claude Villaret), whose first version appeared in Amsterdam in 1745 under the title Galanteries de Thérèse.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with gilt dotwork and decorated with gilt compartments, red pasteboard boards with black stains, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
Rare work illustrated with 2 frontispiece engravings.

A delightful little libertine novel, supposedly autobiographical, of a young courtesan who recounts her apprenticeship in the profession by her mother and, naturally, her...

First edition of this work addressed to the new King of Prussia Friedrich Wilhelm against the three great impostors of the time: Cagliostro, Lavater and Mesmer.
First page creased (title page), some light foxing.
Rare work in original stitching.

First edition of these odes to the Emperor.
Some light foxing.
Rare work in temporary covers and original stitching.

First edition of this speech delivered by Bertrand Barère, deputy of the département of Hautes Pyrénées, to the National Convention assembly.
Small tears to margins of leaves.
Rare and handsome copy in original wrappers.

First edition.
Handsome copy with illustrated gilt and purple covers.

First edition of this thesis submitted to obtain a doctorate in law at the University of Paris.
Spine and boards slightly faded, small lack at foot of spine, a crease to lower right corner of front board, handsome interior condition.