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  1. Lettres des îles Baladar
    Jacques PRÉVERT

    Lettres des îles Baladar

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|26 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies of this children's book presented as a tourist postcard from the Baladar Islands to send to friends.
    Publisher's binding in full boards, illustrated covers.
    Work illustrated with drawings by André François.
    Inevitable traces of rubbing to the spine due to the fact that Jacques Prévert sent by postal mail the autograph inscriptions made on this work: the addresses and names written by Jacques Prévert at the bottom of the first cover and in the middle of the second cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Prévert to Catherine Drimet: "A Catherine avec plaisir Jacques Prévert Paris Février
    €2,000
  2. Propos
    ALAIN

    Propos

    Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1956|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui souple et cartonné
    First edition.
    Publisher's binding in full grained brown sheepskin, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
    Rich iconography.
    Handsome copy complete with its cellophane, dust jacket and soft slipcase.
    €35
  3. Billet autographe signé de Gérard de Nerval adressé à Georges Guénot-Lecointe
    Gérard de NERVAL

    Billet autographe signé de Gérard de Nerval adressé à Georges Guénot-Lecointe

    Paris 10 juin 1842|10.60 x 17 cm|quelques lignes sur un double feuillet
    Autograph letter signed "Gérard" addressed to Georges Guénot-Lecointe: "Mon Cher Monsieur, Je ne pourrai vous aller voir demain. Je crois que mon affaire se termine au Ministère. A après demain donc." ["My Dear Sir, I will not be able to come see you tomorrow. I believe my business is concluding at the Ministry. Until the day after tomorrow then."]
    Fold marks inherent to postal use. Trace of wax seal and manuscript address on fourth page. This letter has been transcribed in the correspondence published in the Pléiade (volume 1, p. 917).
    The "business" referred to here concerns financial aid of 300 francs that had been granted to Nerval two months e
    €1,500
  4. Camées parisiens, troisième série
    Théodore de BANVILLE

    Camées parisiens, troisième série

    René Pincebourde|Paris 1873|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    The first edition published in a small number of copies on laid paper.
    Spine with two lacks at head and foot, corner lacks to boards, at the head of the second board, some small worming affecting mainly the endpapers.
    €50
  5. Les prisonniers - 380 000 soldats de Hitler aux U.S.A. - Exemplaire de l'as des as des Forces aériennes françaises libres Pierre Clostermann
    Daniel COSTELLE

    Les prisonniers - 380 000 soldats de Hitler aux U.S.A. - Exemplaire de l'as des as des Forces aériennes françaises libres Pierre Clostermann

    Flammarion|Paris 1975|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite a slight tear on the front cover diminishing to disappear from the following two pages.
    Iconography
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Daniel Costelles to Pierre Clostermann: "Pour Pierre avec ma très très grande reconnaissance. D.C.." ["For Pierre with my very very great gratitude. D.C.."]
    €80
  6. Brouillon autographe d'une lettre adressée au directeur de Combat à propos de l'affaire du mammouth
    André BRETON

    Brouillon autographe d'une lettre adressée au directeur de Combat à propos de l'affaire du mammouth

    s. l. • (Paris) Mercredi 6 août 1952|21 x 27 cm|une page sur un feuillet
    Autograph draft of a letter addressed to the director of Combat, written in black ink on a sheet of white paper, numerous deletions and additions; at the head of the sheet and in pink ballpoint pen in Breton's hand, the word "Combat". Transversal creases and some minute marginal tears.
    Interesting draft recounting the extraordinary affair of the mammoth drawing from the prehistoric cave of Pech Merle.
    The most telling testimony of this unlikely visit is that which Breton himself provided in one of his letters to his daughter Cécile on July 29, 1952:

    « J'ai, de plus, ici, une histoire de tous les diables. Figure-toi que, jeudi dernier, nous no

    €1,500
  7. Cahiers Roger Nimier N°2
    Roger NIMIER, COLLECTIF

    Cahiers Roger Nimier N°2

    Association des cahiers Roger Nimier|Paris Automne-Hiver 1981|12 x 18 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Contributions by Roger Nimer with an unpublished "Trois lettres des vingt ans", Jacques Brenner, Jacques Chardonne with unpublished correspondence with Roger Nimier, Marc Dambre, François Nourissier, Pierre de Boisdeffre, Eric Fauquet
    Autograph inscription signed by Eric Fauquet to a friend named Marie-Thérèse on verso of front cover: "Chère Marie-Thérèse, cet incunable, provenance Marc Dambre. Les pages 131 sqq 199 sqq sont pour toi, l'auteur, E.F." ["Dear Marie-Thérèse, this incunable, provenance Marc Dambre. Pages 131 ff 199 ff are for you, the author, E.F."]
    Marc Dambre having previously gift
    €40
  8. L'Irlande au dix neuvième siècle
    J. J. PREVOST

    L'Irlande au dix neuvième siècle

    Léon Curmer|Paris 1845|22.50 x 28.50 cm|relié
    First edition illustrated with 62 steel-engraved plates by Bartlett including a frontispiece and engraved title, all on heavy laid paper. Introduction by Baron Taylor. One map.
    Contemporary binding in half black shagreen with corners, spine with four false raised bands elaborately gilt in compartments, paper boards in the manner of cardboard highlighted with double gilt fillets, marbled endpapers and pastedowns. Some rubbing, marginal foxing.
    Provenance: from the library of Henri Gouin, founder with André Malraux of the Royaumont Foundation.
    €400
  10. Journal de Californie
    Edgar MORIN

    Journal de Californie

    Seuil|Paris 1970|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    A snag with tear to the dust jacket, front cover and endpaper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Edgar Morin to Jacques Chasanos.
    €120
  11. Assassin
    Jean DANIEL

    Assassin

    Seuil|Paris 1994|12.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 220 numbered copies on snow vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Daniel.
    We include a page and a half of the manuscript of the work extensively corrected by Jean Daniel.
    €150
  12. Le Conquérant du dernier jour
    Louis CHADOURNE, Valery LARBAUD

    Le Conquérant du dernier jour

    Nrf|Paris 1928|17 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
    Preface by Valéry Larbaud.
    €100
  13. Johnny Dasolo
    François-Marie BANIER

    Johnny Dasolo

    Gallimard|Paris 2008|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    A small stain to upper left corner of second cover, handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by François-Marie Banier to Jean-François Fourrel enhanced with a drawing depicting a flower caught in a whirlwind.



    €230
  14. Pouvoir
    Manuel VALLS

    Pouvoir

    Stock|Paris 2010|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph signature of Manuel Vall on the title page.



    €50
  15. Théâtre
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Théâtre

    Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1995|10.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui souple et cartonné
    Pléiade library edition printed on Bible paper.
    Publisher's binding in full brown grained sheep, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
    Complete with its glassine wrapper and flexible slipcase.
    €40
  16. Blues et gospels
    Marguerite YOURCENAR

    Blues et gospels

    Gallimard|Paris 1984|21.50 x 27.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition of the French translation and presentation established by Marguerite Yourcenar.
    Fine copy.
    Publisher's binding in full boards.
    Rich iconography.
    €50
  17. Carte de visite dédicacée de Paul Colin à son ami Carlo Rim
    Paul COLIN

    Carte de visite dédicacée de Paul Colin à son ami Carlo Rim

    S. n.|Paris s. d. [circa 1950]|11.50 x 9 cm|une feuille
    Printed visiting card of the painter and illustrator Paul Colin to which he added, in red and blue felt-tip pens, for his friend Carlo Rim: "COMPLIMENTS MEILLEURS VOEUX" ["COMPLIMENTS BEST WISHES"]
    Handsome copy.
    Provenance: from the library of the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.

    €80
  18. Talent
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    Talent

    Egloff|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  19. Carte de visite dédicacée de Georges Auric à Carlo Rim
    Georges AURIC

    Carte de visite dédicacée de Georges Auric à Carlo Rim

    S. n.|Paris s. d. [circa 1965]|9.50 x 7 cm|une feuille
    Printed calling card of composer Georges Auric, then administrator of the Réunion des Théâtres Lyriques Nationaux, to which he added, in blue ballpoint pen, for his friend Carlo Rim: "Merci pour tes affectueuses félicitations que je trouve à mon retour à Paris et crois-moi bien fidèlement à toi" ["Thank you for your affectionate congratulations which I find upon my return to Paris and believe me faithfully yours"]
    Handsome copy.
    Provenance: from the library of the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.

    €150
  20. Les Châteaux de millions d'années
    Robert SABATIER

    Les Châteaux de millions d'années

    Albin Michel|Paris 1969|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the press service.
    Copy complete with its promotional band.
    Signed autograph inscription from Robert Sabatier to Véronique and Georges Charaire.
    €30
  21. La culture et les hommes
    Louis ARAGON

    La culture et les hommes

    Editions sociales|Paris 1947|12 x 15.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine and boards marginally and lightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Louis Aragon to Micaëla Szekely.
    €300
  22. Autobiographie non autorisée
    Jacques SÉGUÉLA

    Autobiographie non autorisée

    Plon|Paris 2009|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Jacques Séguéla to a friend named Pierre.
    €50
  24. Le faiseur de pluie
    Saul BELLOW

    Le faiseur de pluie

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation on ordinary paper.
    Boards marginally and slightly soiled
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Saul Bellow to his friend Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier: "For Nadine with apologiers for the sad eyes and much love. Saul."
    €600
  25. Histoire véridique de la Grande Guerre
    Jacques ISORNI, Louis CADARS

    Histoire véridique de la Grande Guerre

    Flammarion|Paris 1968|15 x 21 cm|reliure de l''éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's ochre paper boards, dust jacket preserved with slight marginal tears of no consequence.
    Light foxing to top edge.
    Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jacques Isorni to Hubert Beuve-Méry with the additional signature of Louis Cadars.



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    €80
  27. Le 2e jour de la création
    Ilya EHRENBOURG

    Le 2e jour de la création

    Nrf|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine sunned with a tear at head.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Ilya Ehrenburg 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.
    €150
  28. Catalogue de l'exposition des artistes animaliers à la galerie Edgar Brandt
    François POMPON, Paul JOUVE

    Catalogue de l'exposition des artistes animaliers à la galerie Edgar Brandt

    Galerie Edgar Brandt|Paris 1930|12 x 18 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this catalogue gathering animal drawings, paintings and sculptures exhibited at the Edgar Brandt gallery in Paris from November 25 to December 25, 1930.
    Three stains on the first cover.
    Catalogue illustrated with 27 photographs.
    Among the works presented: sculptures by François Pompon, Raymond Bigot, Georges Artemoff, Marguerite de Bayser Gratry, Simone Boutarel, drawings by Paul Jouve, Pierre Colin, André Margat, Camille Roche...
    Rare.
    €400
  29. Le Colonel Marchand - Soudan - Fachoda - Chine
    COLLECTIF COMITE COLONEL MARCHAND, Jean-Baptiste MARCHAND

    Le Colonel Marchand - Soudan - Fachoda - Chine

    L. de Soye & fils imprimeurs|Paris 1906|15.50 x 24 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this brochure paying tribute to Colonel Marchand and his battles for colonial France against the British Empire
    Two small corner lacks on the title page due to the former presence of adhesive paper.
    Brochure illustrated with 3 maps hors-texte.
    Texts by Ernest Judet and Etienne Lamy.
    Photographic portrait of Jean-Baptiste Marchand as frontispiece.
    Autograph inscription signed by Colonel Marchand to Monsieur Lagarde below his photographic portrait.
    Our copy is enhanced with an autograph letter signed by Jean-Baptiste Marchand, dated May 1906, of 18 lines in which he apologizes for being unable to respond to the solicitations of committees
    €200
  30. Prétextat
    Pierre BOST

    Prétextat

    Nrf|Paris 1925|17 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  31. La race de Caïn
    Carlo REYLES

    La race de Caïn

    Albin Michel|Paris s. d. [circa 1923]|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation by Francis de Miomandre, one of 25 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  32. Le colonel de La Rocque
    Jean EFFEL

    Le colonel de La Rocque

    Gallimard|Paris 1936|13.50 x 18 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this collection of political satirical drawings published in Le canard enchaîné and Marianne, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Small tears and corner losses to spine at board margins, which is inevitable given the fragility of this paper, a small mark in blue ballpoint pen on the back board.
    Fine and amusing autograph inscription signed by Jean Effel to Carlo Rim and his wife Alice with a small drawing of a little bird: "Au salopard Carlo rim le salopard Jean Effel avec son amitié et un petit oiseau (et une tache)" ["To the bastard Carlo rim the bastard Jean Effel with his friendship and a little bird (and a stain)"], as Jean E
    €100
  33. Arletty
    Michel PERRIN

    Arletty

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1952|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    With the illustrated dust jacket which has small marginal tears.
    Iconography.
    Signed autograph inscriptions from Michel Perrin and Roger Gaillard, who directed the "Masques et visages" collection at Calmann Lévy, to the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as André Salmon and Max Jacob: "A Carlo Rim dont j'aime tant le Fernandel, cette Arletty qui l'aime aussi, en hommage bien symapthique à son talent. Michel Perrin." ["To Carlo Rim whose Fernandel I love so much, this Arlet
    €50
  35. L'illusion héroïque de Tito Bassi
    Henri de RÉGNIER

    L'illusion héroïque de Tito Bassi

    Mercure de France|Paris 1916|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the copies from the first issue.
    Small marginal tears to the boards.
    Moving autograph inscription signed by Henri de Régnier: "Pour les soldats de France dont l'héroïsme n'est pas une illusion, mais la plus haute des réalités. Henri de Régnier 1917" ["For the soldiers of France whose heroism is not an illusion, but the highest of realities. Henri de Régnier 1917"].
    €100
  36. Fern-Errol
    Claude FARRÈRE

    Fern-Errol

    Flammarion|Paris 1943|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on pure Arches laid paper, deluxe copy.
    Half brown shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed Jean Courty.
    Handsome copy.












    €120
  37. Charles Trenet
    Marc ANDRY, Charles TRENET

    Charles Trenet

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1953|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine cracked with slight lacks of no consequence, photographic cover.
    Work containing three unpublished poems and a preface by Charles Trenet.
    Autograph inscriptions signed by Marc Andry and Roger Gaillard, who directed the "Masques et visages" collection at Calmann Lévy, to the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob: "... en confraternel hommage et en souhaitant que ce livre lui inspire un film..." ["...in fraternal homage and hoping that this book will inspire him to make a film..."]
    €50
  38. Sarah Bernhardt
    Maurice ROSTAND

    Sarah Bernhardt

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1950|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the service de presse copies.
    Spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned.
    Signed autograph inscription from Roger Gaillard, who directed the "Masques et visages" collection at Calmann Lévy, to the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim, who was notably a friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol, as well as André Salmon and Max Jacob.
    €50
  39. Fernandel
    Carlo RIM

    Fernandel

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1952|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 170 numbered copies on alfama paper, the only deluxe copies announced.
    Handsome copy lacking the illustrated dust jacket.

    €80
  40. Le Malheur des Uns...
    Pierre BOULLE

    Le Malheur des Uns...

    Editions de Fallois|Paris 1990|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy.
    €280
  41. L'Ilon
    Pierre BOULLE

    L'Ilon

    Editions de Fallois|Paris 1991|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy.
    €280
  42. "... Tu as dit à quelqu'un - je ne sais plus ki - que tu avais envie de m'inviter à une orgie dinatoire et crépusculaire. "
    Max JACOB

    "... Tu as dit à quelqu'un - je ne sais plus ki - que tu avais envie de m'inviter à une orgie dinatoire et crépusculaire. "Signed autograph letter addressed to his great friend Carlo Rim

    Paris 22 Janvier 1935|21 x 27 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by Max Jacob addressed to his great friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as André Salmon and Max Jacob (27 lines in black ink on Chansons d'hier et d'aujourd'hui letterhead).
    In this somewhat strange and tender letter, Max Jacob evokes his wandering life and his eternal friendship for Carlo Rim:
    "9 rue de Dumas VIIIe
    le 22 janv. 35.
    Mon cher Carlo,
    tu m'as souvent dit que tu voudrais bien m'être agréable et utile. Et tu m'es l'un et l'autre. Voilà ! Je pars en tournée de conférence chariot de Thespis en auto.
    €400
  43. Demi-veuve
    Paul-Jean TOULET, CURNONSKY

    Demi-veuve

    Méricant|Paris s. d. [1907]|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Work illustrated with 28 full-page compositions by Florane.
    Spine and covers lightly soiled with small marginal tears.
    €60
  44. La mort d'Hippolyte
    Marie LAURENCIN, Jacques de LACRETELLE

    La mort d'Hippolyte

    Nrf|Paris 1923|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1035 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only printing along with 25 Japan copies.
    With a frontispiece portrait of the author lithographed by Marie Laurencin.
    A small lack to foot of front cover.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  45. Jérusalem délivrée poëme du Tasse
    LE TASSE

    Jérusalem délivrée poëme du Tasse

    Musier fils|Paris 1774|14 x 21.40 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition of this new translation by Charles François Lebrun illustrated in first printing by Gravelot. 2 title pages with fleurons engraved by Drouet, 2 frontispieces with medallion portraits of Tasso and Gravelot, 20 figures by the same, 28 tailpieces (12 hors-texte) and 20 vignettes at the head of portraits of the main characters from the text.
    Full glazed lavallière calf binding. Raised band spine decorated. Red morocco title label, green morocco volume label. Triple fillet frame on boards. Red edges. Traces of rubbing. Some stains on boards without consequence. Dampstain to volume II, from p. 65 to 68 and p. 92 to 96 in upper margin extending somewhat onto the text, otherwise f
    €1,300
  46. Poésies (1886-1896)
    Jean MORÉAS

    Poésies (1886-1896)

    Bibliothèque artistique et littéraire|Paris 1898|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First collected edition, one of the rare copies on Holland paper of which no mention is made.
    Spine and boards marginally lightened, some minor foxing.
    This volume contains: Le Pélerin passionné, Enone au clair visage & Sylves, Eriphyle & Sylves nouvelles.
    €100
  47. Oeuvres diverses
    Jean de LA FONTAINE

    Oeuvres diverses

    Chez la veuve Pissot|à Paris 1729|10.50 x 17 cm|3 volumes reliés
    Edition with some parts in first edition. The three volumes contain, compared to the 3-volume quarto edition of 1726, 19 pieces in first edition, including 5 fragments from Songe de Vaux and 4 letters to Madame de La Fontaine (account of a journey from Paris to Limousin). A portrait frontispiece by Hyacinthe Rigaud engraved by Scotin. This edition was distributed among the booksellers Didot, Nyon, Pissot and Huart, which is why one also finds title pages bearing Didot's address or Nyon's (they have substantially the same collation). The Hague edition of 1729 in 4 volumes bears no relation to this edition.
    Armorial copy of Nicolas de Tilly, Marquis de Blaru, Or with a fleur-de-l
    €1,500
  48. Roger Martin du Gard
    René LALOU

    Roger Martin du Gard

    Nrf|Paris 1937|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Boards marginally soiled.
    Signed and inscribed by René Lalou to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim, who was notably a friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as Max Jacob.
    €50
  49. Annette ou l'éducation des filles
    Pierre-Jean RÉMY

    Annette ou l'éducation des filles

    Albin Michel|Paris 1988|14.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on bouffant vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  50. Lettres inédites d'Edgar Quinet au docteur Lortet
    Alfred WESTPHAL

    Lettres inédites d'Edgar Quinet au docteur Lortet

    P.V. Stock|Paris 1907|10.50 x 16 cm|relié
    First edition printed in a very small number of copies on laid paper, our copy bearing No. 1 and intended for Alfred Westphal's wife "... l'inspiratrice..."
    Half brown morocco binding with corners, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with a vertical gilt floral frieze enhanced with red mosaic morocco pieces forming petals, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed David.
    Spine and first cover slightly lightened.
    Letter-preface by Gabriel Monod, work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Doctor Lortet.
    Handsome copy pleasingly bound.
    €100
  52. L'ingénieux hidalgo Don Quichotte de la Manche
    Miguel de CERVANTES

    L'ingénieux hidalgo Don Quichotte de la Manche

    Dubochet et Cie|Paris 1836 - 1837|17.50 x 27 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition translated by Louis Viardot and illustrated by Tony Johannot in first printing. Two frontispieces printed on China paper, two engraved title pages, and 800 large text vignettes.
    Half chocolate morocco binding ca 1880. Raised band spine decorated with richly ornamented compartments with central roundel. Chocolate morocco title and volume labels. Double fillet border on boards. Top edge gilt. Light traces of rubbing to edges. Copy of exceptional freshness, perfectly white and free from foxing, for an edition that is always foxed. Uncut set, with full margins.
    Famous Romantic illustrated book; one of Johannot's finest productions, along with Voyage où il vous plaira
    €900
  53. Les enfants de Venise suivi d'un entretien avec André Fraigneau
    André FRAIGNEAU

    Les enfants de Venise suivi d'un entretien avec André Fraigneau

    Arléa|Paris 1988|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    New edition.
    Three lacks of pellicle film at head of first cover, otherwise handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by André Fraigneau to Viviane Hamy: "... pour ajouter à ses impressions vénitiennes..." ["... to add to her Venetian impressions..."]
    €70
  54. Europe, ma patrie
    Gaston RIOU

    Europe, ma patrie

    Librairie Valois|Paris 1928|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 hors commerce copies numbered on Arches laid paper, the most limited deluxe paper printing after 9 Japan.
    Spine sunned, rear board soiled, small foxing spots on endpapers, title page and half-title marginally shaded.
    Letter-preface by Raymond Poincaré.
    Autograph inscription signed by Gaston Riou to Carlo Rim below the justification page: "... son ami fervent..."
    €80
  55. Babel
    Pierre EMMANUEL

    Babel

    Desclée de Brouwer|Paris 1951|11.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on Finland vellum.
    Spine sunned and faded.
    Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Emmanuel to Charles Westphal: "... en union de pensée..." ["...in unity of thought..."]
    €50
  56. Figures de Vendée
    Georges CLEMENCEAU, Charles-Lucien HUARD

    Figures de Vendée

    Collection provinciale de Maurice Méry|Paris 1903|20.50 x 26 cm|broché
    Edition illustrated with 52 original etchings by Charles Huard, one of 239 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, the only issue with 11 on Japan paper.
    Spine and boards marginally sunned, some light foxing to margins of certain leaves.
    Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Méry to Marius Richard.
    €250
  57. Prikaz
    André SALMON

    Prikaz

    Nouvelles éditions Debresse|Paris 1956|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine lightly sunned with two small tears at head and foot.
    Beautiful autograph inscription signed by André Salmon, written from his Provençal property La Hune, to his close friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob: "La Hune 1966. Dès 1920, la critique officielle soviétique - en n' les Editions d'Etat - recommande finement de ne mettre mes ouvrages qu'entre les mains de "citoyens tous éprouvés" A toi, cher Carlo Rim. André Salmon" ["From 1920, official Soviet criticism - in the State Editions - subtly recommends putting my works on
    €80
  58. Oeuvres poétiques complètes
    Alfred JARRY

    Oeuvres poétiques complètes

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    New edition, one of 2200 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 16 on pure linen.
    Publisher's binding after the original design by Mario Prassinos.
    Light traces of sunning without consequence at head and foot of spine, bookplate pasted on one pastedown, endpapers darkened as usual.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  59. Lac
    Jean ECHENOZ

    Lac

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1989|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 106 numbered copies on Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy.
    €400
  60. Carte postale autographe signée adressée à Emile Straus
    Jules CLARETIE

    Carte postale autographe signée adressée à Emile Straus

    S. n.|Paris 11 janvier 1906|14 x 9 cm|une carte postale
    Autograph postcard signed by Jules Clarétie addressed to Emile Straus on a postcard reproducing the photograph of his portrait at his work table: "Avec tous les souhaits et compliments. Jules Claretie." ["With all best wishes and compliments. Jules Claretie."] Some staining.
    A great enthusiast of epistolary art, Emile Straus founded in 1899 La Carte postale illustrée, the newsletter of the association he had just launched, the International Poste-Carte Club.
    €60
  61. Carte postale autographe signée adressée à Emile Straus
    Jules CLARETIE

    Carte postale autographe signée adressée à Emile Straus

    S. n.|Paris 3 janvier 1904|14 x 9 cm|une carte postale
    Signed autograph postcard from Jules Clarétie addressed to Emile Straus on a postcard reproducing the photograph of his portrait at his work table: "A M. Emile Straus tous mes souhaits. Jules Claretie." ["To Mr. Emile Straus, all my best wishes. Jules Claretie."] Some staining.
    A great enthusiast of epistolary art, Emile Straus founded in 1899 La Carte postale illustrée, the newsletter of the association he had just launched, the International Poste-Carte Club.
    €60
  62. Carte postale autographe signée adressée à Emile Straus
    Frédéric-Auguste CAZALS

    Carte postale autographe signée adressée à Emile Straus

    S. n.|Paris 13 août 1904|14.10 x 9.10 cm|une carte postale
    Signed autograph postcard from Frédéric-Auguste Cazals addressed to Emile Straus: "Amitiés ! F. A. Cazals Paris 13/8/04" ["Best wishes! F. A. Cazals Paris 13/8/04"]
    Some staining.
    A great enthusiast of epistolary art, Emile Straus founded in 1899 La Carte postale illustrée, the newsletter of the association he had just launched, the International Poste-Carte Club.
    €80
  63. Carte postale autographe signée adressée à Emile Straus
    Frédéric-Auguste CAZALS

    Carte postale autographe signée adressée à Emile Straus

    S. n.|Paris 7 avril 1904|14.10 x 9.10 cm|une carte postale
    Autograph postcard signed by Frédéric-Auguste Cazals addressed to Emile Straus: "Souvenir amical - F. A. Cazals Paris 7/4/04" ["Friendly remembrance - F. A. Cazals Paris 7/4/04"]
    Some stains.
    A great enthusiast of epistolary art, Emile Straus founded in 1899 La Carte postale illustrée, the newsletter of the association he had just launched, the International Poste-Carte Club.
    €80
  64. Carte postale autographe signée adressée à Emile Straus
    Auguste BARTHOLDI

    Carte postale autographe signée adressée à Emile Straus

    A. Bartholdi|Paris 15 février 1899|13.90 x 8.90 cm|une carte postale
    Autograph signed postcard from sculptor Auguste Bartholdi addressed to Emile Straus: "All my compliments to Papyrus [one of Straus's pseudonyms] for the highly original work he sent me, with my thanks for the friendly sentiment that inspired his sending it". The front shows a reproduction of a black and white drawing depicting the citadel of Belfort and its famous lion, as well as the statue of the three sieges.
    A great enthusiast of epistolary art, Emile Straus founded in 1899 La Carte postale illustrée, the newsletter of the association he had just launched, the International Poste-Carte Club.
    €480
  65. Carte postale autographe signée adressée à Emile Straus
    Auguste BARTHOLDI

    Carte postale autographe signée adressée à Emile Straus

    A. Bartholdi|Paris 1er janvier 1900|13.90 x 8.90 cm|une carte postale
    Autograph postcard signed by sculptor Auguste Bartholdi addressed to Emile Straus: "Avec mes remerciements pour vos bons souhaits." ["With my thanks for your good wishes."] The recto features a reproduction of a black and white drawing showing the citadel of Belfort and its famous lion, as well as the statue of the three sieges.
    A great enthusiast of epistolary art, Emile Straus founded in 1899 La Carte postale illustrée, newsletter of the association he had just launched, the International Poste-Carte Club.
    €480
  66. Carte postale photographique signée par Willy et Polaire
    Aaron GERSCHEL, WILLY [Henry GAUTHIER-VILLARS]

    Carte postale photographique signée par Willy et Polaire

    A. Gerschel|Paris 17 novembre 1903|9 x 14 cm|une carte postale photographique
    Photographic postcard by Aaron Gerschel showing Willy and Polaire, the former having written in black ink the first name of each protagonist in the photograph. On verso: "17-onze-03 Monsieur, Voudrez-vous me faire envoyer un numéro spécimen de la Carte-postale Illustrée ? Salutations distinguées. Willy" ["17-Nov-03 Sir, Would you please send me a specimen copy of the Illustrated Postcard? Distinguished salutations. Willy"] Some minor surface losses to recto.
    In 1902, Polaire - friend of the couple formed by Colette and Willy - landed the role of Claudine at the Bouffes-Parisiens. The show was immensely successful and was performed in the United States in 1
    €200
  67. L'exode
    Benjamin FONDANE

    L'exode

    La fenêtre ardente|Paris 1965|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 copies on offset, the only issue after 40 pur fil.
    Minimal foxing to margins of covers, handsome and rare copy.
    Preface by Claude Sernet.


    €600
  68. L'âpre et spendide Espagne
    Camille MAUCLAIR

    L'âpre et spendide Espagne

    Grasset|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite a small shadow caused by a press cutting glued to a flap of the crystal paper protecting the work.
    €80
  69. Journal profane d'un solitaire
    André FRAIGNEAU, François-Martin SALVAT

    Journal profane d'un solitaire

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1947|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pure wove paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy despite light worming to the edges.
    Work illustrated with an original etching by François Salvat as frontispiece.
    €250
  71. Les années sauvages
    Jean CARRIERE

    Les années sauvages

    Robert Laffont • Jean-Jacques Pauvert|Paris 1986|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  72. Album Stendhal
    (STENDHAL) Victor DEL LITTO

    Album Stendhal

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition published in the Bibliothèque de La Pléiade.
    Publisher's binding in full brown grained sheep, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
    Handsome copy complete with its cellophane wrapper.
    Rich iconography.
    €100
  73. Un caprice de Bonaparte
    Stefan ZWEIG

    Un caprice de Bonaparte

    Grasset|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 38 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the deluxe copies after 21 on vélin d'Arches.
    Very handsome copy.
    €800
  74. Romans et contes
    VOLTAIRE

    Romans et contes

    Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1986|10.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    Pléiade library edition printed on Bible paper.
    Publisher's binding in full green grained sheep, blue top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
    Complete with its creased cellophane on spine and dust jacket, lacking the soft slipcase.
    €30
  75. Le petit canard
    Jacques LAURENT

    Le petit canard

    Grasset|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 62 numbered copies on Montval, deluxe copy.
    Fine copy.
    €230
  76. Billet autographe signé à son ami Carlo Rim
    Armand SALACROU

    Billet autographe signé à son ami Carlo Rim

    S. n.|Paris s. d. [circa 1950]|13 x 10 cm|une feuille

    Affectionate autograph note signed by Armand Salacrou, on a card with letterhead of the Society of Dramatic Authors and Composers, 6 lines written in black ink.
    "Mon cher Carlo,
    Tu dis que je suis une tête ? ! Et si tu me prêtais tes jambes pour que nous partions, le coup, tous les deux, se reposer à la campagne ? Je t'aime bien. Armand Salacrou."     ["My dear Carlo,
    You say I'm a brain? ! And what if you lent me your legs so we could both take off together to rest in the countryside? I'm fond of you. Armand Salacrou."]

    €50
  77. Oeuvres
    François VILLON

    Oeuvres

    Chez Conquet|Paris 1897|17 x 26 cm|relié

    First illustrated edition by Robida, with 90 original illustrations. Limited edition of 300 numbered copies, this one unnumbered on vellum specially offered by the publisher to Mr E. Gruter with manuscript inscription and enhanced with a suite of all the engravings in black on China paper, and a duplicate state in blue.
    Full brown morocco binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt compartments, quadruple gilt fillets framing the covers, double gilt fillet on the leading edges, brown and blue morocco doublure with gilt fillets and corner fleurons, top edge gilt, original wrappers preserved. Light rubbing traces on some raised bands. P. 295, lower portion yellowed. Uncut

    €1,800
  78. La grande Aventure des Baleines
    Georges BLOND

    La grande Aventure des Baleines

    Amiot Dumont|Paris 1953|16 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 copies on Annonay rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy illustrated with photographs in hors-texte.
    €120
  79. L' U.R.S.S. à l'heure Malenkov
    Pierre & Hélène LAZAREFF

    L' U.R.S.S. à l'heure Malenkov

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1954|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Work illustrated with photographs in hors-texte.
    Spine ridged, lightly sunned, very light corner creases on the covers
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Lazareff, enhanced with the signature of Hélène, to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob: "... ce témoignage non engagé..." ["this unbiased testimony..."]
    €60
  80. Le Clavecin de Diderot
    René CREVEL

    Le Clavecin de Diderot

    Editions Surréalistes|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine slightly faded with two tears at head and foot.
    Signed autograph inscription from René Crevel to mademoiselle Jacob.
    €250
  81. Contes et fables indiennes, de Bipdaï et de Lokman. Taduites d'Ali Tchelebi -Ben-Saleh Auteur Turc. Ouvrage commencé par feu M. Galland, continué & fini par M. Cardonne, Secrétaire-Interprète du Roi pour les Langues Orientales, Professeur en Langue Arabe au Collège Royal, Inspecteur de la Librairie & Censeur Royal.
    BIDPAÏ, Adriaan LOKMAN

    Contes et fables indiennes, de Bipdaï et de Lokman. Taduites d'Ali Tchelebi -Ben-Saleh Auteur Turc. Ouvrage commencé par feu M. Galland, continué & fini par M. Cardonne, Secrétaire-Interprète du Roi pour les Langues Orientales, Professeur en Langue Arabe au Collège Royal, Inspecteur de la Librairie & Censeur Royal.

    Debure • Nyon • P.G. Simon • Lambert • Humblot|Paris 1778|10.50 x 17 cm|3 volumes reliés
    Edition with some parts in first edition. Second edition expanded by Cardonne, of the first translation by Antoine Galland which had appeared in 1724.
    Full marbled and glazed calf binding, smooth spine decorated. Red morocco title-label and volume label. Red edges. 2 corners slightly bumped. Signs of rubbing, notably to headcaps and joints.
    These fables of Bidpai (or Pilpai) are extracted from the "Panchatantra" attributed to Pandit Vishnu Sarma, who would have lived in the 3rd century BC. They were translated into Persian and Arabic, and spread throughout the Orient. These are the oldest fables that we know. It is not sufficiently known but this was one of the sources of La Fontai
    €900
  82. Sources
    Francis JAMMES

    Sources

    Le Divan|Paris 1936|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on Arches paper, ours unnumbered.
    Light foxing affecting the covers and margins of some leaves, covers marginally sunned, a small lack at head of spine.
    Signed autograph inscription from Francis Jammes to Florent Schmitt and his wife.


    €100
  83. Jésus-la-caille
    Francis CARCO

    Jésus-la-caille

    Mercure de France|Paris 1914|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition without statement of edition, one of the first issue copies bearing the reproduction of Francis Carco's signature.
    Half green morocco with corners, smooth spine faded, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine (in poor condition) preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed Lucie Weill.
    A bookseller's description label pasted on the rear endpaper.
    €100
  84. Théâtre VII
    Tristan BERNARD

    Théâtre VII

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First collected edition.
    Half red morocco binding with corners, spine with four raised bands, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and sunned spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Lucie Weill.
    Handsome copy beautifully executed.
    Signed autograph inscription from Tristan Bernard to his friend Carlo Rim and his wife Alice.
    Provenance: from the library of the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.
    During the Occupation, Tristan Bernard took refuge in Cannes and resided at the Windsor hotel while his frien
    €80
  85. La Symphonie de la peur
    Gus BOFA

    La Symphonie de la peur

    L'artisan du livre|Paris 1937|22.50 x 28.50 cm|broché sous étui
    First edition, one of 1100 numbered copies on Lafuma paper, the only issue after 25 Japan and 100 Holland copies.
    Work illustrated with 40 black lithographs by Gus Bofa.
    Slipcase marginally yellowed and faded.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Gus Bofa to his friend Carlo Rim and his wife Alice.
    Provenance: from the library of the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.
    €400
  86. First edition of Beaumarchais’s famous memoirs against Judge Goezman
    Mémoires de M. Caron de Beaumarchais contre M. Goezman
    Pierre-Augustin Caron de BEAUMARCHAIS

    Mémoires de M. Caron de Beaumarchais contre M. Goezman

    Chez Ruault|à Paris 1773 - 1776|19 x 25 cm (In-4)|relié

    First edition of this complete collection, including the portrait of Cochin as frontispiece. Some of the memoirs had appeared in 1773, but the collected edition that brings them all together is indeed dated 1774; certain pieces are dated 1773 as they were added after the title page bearing the 1774 date. Although the pagination varies, the collection contains only one general title page; some memoirs have half-titles, others do not.
    Contents of the collection: Mémoires de M. Caron de Beaumarchais contre M. Goezman, Supplément au mémoire à consulter, Addition au Supplément du mémoire à consulter, Requeste d'atténuation pour le Sr Caron de Beaumarchais, Qua

    €1,600
  87. Mémoires d'Hadrien
    Marguerite YOURCENAR

    Mémoires d'Hadrien[Memoirs of Hadrian]

    Plon|Paris 1951|14 x 20.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 115 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies aside from 35 on pure thread.

    Two small spots of foxing on the front cover, a discreet crease, a handsome copy as issued.
     
    Rare and highly sought after in deluxe paper.

    €9,000
  88. L'omnibus de Corinthe véhicule illustré des idées générales : départ tous les trois mois, N°1
    Marc MOUCLIER, Emile STRAUS

    L'omnibus de Corinthe véhicule illustré des idées générales : départ tous les trois mois, N°1

    Paris 15 octobre 1896|16 x 24.80 cm|une feuille rempliée
    Rare first edition of the first issue of the artistic review L'omnibus de Corinthe, one of the rare deluxe copies printed on Japan paper.
    Handsome copy despite some marginal soiling.
    The cover is by Edouard Couturier.
    L'Omnibus de Corinthe (subtitled "illustrated vehicle of general ideas") is an illustrated supplement to the review La Critique created by the Nabi painter Marc Mouclier. In total, twelve fascicles executed in lithographic crayon and printed in zincography by Eugène de Solenière were published every three months starting in October 1896. They are extremely rare today and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France - which poss
    €800
  89. L'omnibus de Corinthe véhicule illustré des idées générales : départ tous les trois mois, N°4
    Emile STRAUS, Fernand CLERGET

    L'omnibus de Corinthe véhicule illustré des idées générales : départ tous les trois mois, N°4

    Paris 15 juillet 1897|16 x 24.80 cm|une feuille rempliée
    Rare first edition of the fourth issue of the artistic review L'omnibus de Corinthe, one of the rare deluxe copies printed on Japan paper.
    Handsome copy despite some marginal soiling and very minor corner losses.
    The cover is designed by Marc Mouclier. L'Omnibus de Corinthe stamp at upper left of the front cover.
    L'Omnibus de Corinthe (subtitled "illustrated vehicle of general ideas") is an illustrated supplement to the review La Critique created by the Nabi painter Marc Mouclier. In total, twelve fascicles executed in lithographic pencil and printed in zincography by Eugène de Solenière were published every three months starting fr
    €800
  90. L'omnibus de Corinthe véhicule illustré des idées générales : départ tous les trois mois, N°6
    Marc MOUCLIER, Emile STRAUS

    L'omnibus de Corinthe véhicule illustré des idées générales : départ tous les trois mois, N°6

    Paris 15 janvier 1898|16 x 24.80 cm|une feuille rempliée
    Rare first edition of the sixth issue of the artistic review L'omnibus de Corinthe, one of the rare deluxe copies printed on Japan paper.
    Handsome copy despite some marginal soiling.
    The cover is designed by Marc Mouclier.
    L'Omnibus de Corinthe (subtitled "illustrated vehicle of general ideas") is an illustrated supplement to the review La Critique created by the Nabi painter Marc Mouclier. In total, twelve fascicles executed in lithographic pencil and printed in zincography by Eugène de Solenière were published every three months starting from October 1896. They are extremely rare today and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France - w
    €800
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