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  2. Terpsichore dans le Cortège des Muses
    Serge LIFAR

    Terpsichore dans le Cortège des Muses

    Pierre Lagrange|Paris 1943|18 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition illustrated with photographs, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated 1944 and signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff, who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the Conservatoire National de région de Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A mademoiselle Maryelle Krempff qui aime la Danse et la sert la grace (sic). Serge Lifar." ["To Miss Maryelle Krempff who loves Dance and serves it with grace. Serge Lifar."]




    €250
  3. Il était Minuit moins cinq à Bhopal
    Dominique LAPIERRE

    Il était Minuit moins cinq à Bhopal

    Robert Laffont|Paris 2001|15 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Some light foxing to margins of certain leaves.
    Iconography.
    About the industrial disaster that occurred in Bhopal, India, which cost the lives of approximately 25,000-30,000 people according to victims' associations and only 7,575 according to Indian authorities.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Dominique Lapierre probably to Régine Deforges: "A la bellissime Régine, de tout coeur. D. Lapierre 1.10.2001" ["To the most beautiful Régine, wholeheartedly. D. Lapierre 1.10.2001"]
    €60
  4. Louis Pergaud Conteur rustique
    (Louis PERGAUD) Edmond ROCHER

    Louis Pergaud Conteur rustique

    Mercure de France|Paris s. d. [circa 1923]|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Some foxing on the covers, paper yellowed.
    Work illustrated with two portraits of Louis Pergaud.
    Beautiful and touching autograph inscription dated and signed by Edmond Rocher: "A Léon Bocquet l'ami et le premier éditeur de Louis Pergaud en affectueuse communion en la pensée du cher disparu. Edmond Rocher. Nbre 1923." ["To Léon Bocquet the friend and first publisher of Louis Pergaud in affectionate communion in memory of the dear departed. Edmond Rocher. November 1923."]
    €60
  5. Bizzarie
    Tristan TZARA, Alain BRIEUX

    Bizzarie

    Alain Brieux|Paris 1963|22.50 x 18.50 cm|2 volumes brochés sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on Holland paper, ours unnumbered, the only printing after 20 copies on antique paper and 5 hors commerce.
    The first volume contains the commentary on Giovanni Battista Bracelli by Tristan Tzara, followed by "L'aventure d'un livre et notes bibliographiques" ["The adventure of a book and bibliographical notes"] by publisher Alain Brieux.
    The second volume is a facsimile reproduction of Bracelli's book, "Bizzarie", illustrated with 50 engravings created in 1624.
    The facsimile was printed from the only complete and known copy, that of American bibliophile Mr. Lessing Rosenwald.
    This illustration volume is bound in full boards in imit
    €1,200
  6. L'Origine des Manières de Table
    Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS

    L'Origine des Manières de Table

    Plon|Paris 1968|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Claude Lévi-Strauss to Nadine Nimier: "Pour Nadine avec les amitiés de Lévi-Strauss." ["For Nadine with friendship from Lévi-Strauss."]
    €500
  7. Le Coq de Bruyère
    Michel TOURNIER

    Le Coq de Bruyère

    Gallimard|Paris 1978|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine lightly yellowed, foxing to front cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Michel Tournier to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary: "Pour Ulrike Bergweiler. En toute amitié. Michel Tournier." ["For Ulrike Bergweiler. In friendship. Michel Tournier."]

    €120
  8. Un Oiseau dans le Ciel
    Félicien MARCEAU

    Un Oiseau dans le Ciel

    Gallimard|Paris 1989|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine sunned, a pink stain on the front cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Félicien Marceau to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary: "Pour Ulrike de son ami Félicien. Le 17 mars 89." ["For Ulrike from her friend Félicien. March 17, 89."]

    €50
  9. Le Seuil fleuri
    Tristan DERÈME

    Le Seuil fleuri

    Les amis de Tristan|Paris 1930|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only printing after 20 copies on san francisco paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Illustrated with 6 drawings by R. Berton and a photographic portrait of Tristan Derème by Mertens-Auradon.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Tristan Derème to Professor Lereboullet: "... et voici, dans ces feuillets, qu'on évoque le port et le refuge au milieu des tempêtes de la vie - et c'est le seuil fleuri de la vieille maison. On y rêve à Paris, dans le vacarme et la course de la vie quotidienne ! En très cordial hommage.Tristan Derème. 29 -XI - 30." ["... and here, in these pages, one evokes the harbor and refuge in the midst of l
    €60
  10. Les Merdicoles suivis d'un Petit Lexique à l'Usage des non-Marseillais
    Michel ALBERTINI

    Les Merdicoles suivis d'un Petit Lexique à l'Usage des non-Marseillais

    Belfond|Paris 1998|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy complete with dust jacket.
    Fine signed autograph inscription by Michel Albertini to a friend named Anne-Rose: "... ces merdicoles qui n'auraient jamais été si drôles et émouvants sans elle... Alors, avec un gros morceau de soleil de Marseille en plus, et que pour vous... chère Anne... ma première..." ["... these merdicoles which would never have been so funny and moving without her... So, with a big piece of Marseille sunshine in addition, and just for you... dear Anne... my first..."]
    €50
  11. George Grosz l'Homme & l'Oeuvre
    Léon BAZALGETTE

    George Grosz l'Homme & l'Oeuvre

    Les écrivains réunis|Paris 1926|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    A tear repaired at foot of spine.
    Illustrated with 26 reproductions of works by Georges Grosz.
    Precious signed autograph inscription by Léon Bazalgette: "A J. E. Laboureur, très cordialement. LBazalgette." ["To J. E. Laboureur, very cordially. LBazalgette."]

    €150
  12. Céline, les Livres de la Mère
    (Louis-Ferdinand CELINE) Jean-Claude RENARD

    Céline, les Livres de la Mère

    Buchet / Chastel|Paris 2004|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Dated and signed autograph inscription from Jean-Claude Renard to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier.
    €50
  13. Chant des Aveugles
    Carlos FUENTES

    Chant des Aveugles

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy despite two light stains on the spine.
    Dated and signed autograph inscription from Carlos Fuentes to Bernard Sesé, translator into French of the principal Spanish-speaking writers of the 20th century.

    €300
  14. La Femme dans la Grèce antique
    Claude MOSSE

    La Femme dans la Grèce antique

    Albin Michel|Paris 1995|13 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Claude Mossé to Patrice de Plunkett.





    €70
  15. Charles Dullin
    Jean SARMENT

    Charles Dullin

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1950|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 112 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy.






    €80
  16. Jazz Panorama
    Hugues PANASSIÉ

    Jazz Panorama

    Editions des Deux rives|Paris 1950|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Light foxing to left margin of front cover, otherwise a handsome copy

    €50
  17. Journal d'un Animal marin
    René DEPESTRE

    Journal d'un Animal marin

    Gallimard|Paris 1990|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Edition with some parts in first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by René Depestre to Jean Orizet: "... ces chants d'adieu à quelques chimères du siècle..." ["... these farewell songs to some chimeras of the century..."]
    €150
  18. Les Samouraïs
    Julia KRISTEVA

    Les Samouraïs

    Fayard|Paris 1990|15 x 23.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Julia Kristeva to Ulrike (Bergweiler): "... qui fait partie de l'esprit des samouraïs..." ["... which is part of the spirit of the samurai..."]

    €70
  19. Comète ma Comète
    Régis DEBRAY

    Comète ma Comète

    Gallimard|Paris 1986|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
    Signed and inscribed by Régis Debray to Ulrike Bergweiler.

    €50
  20. Ar gwir treac'h d'ar gaou
    BARD AB ALOR

    Ar gwir treac'h d'ar gaou

    Maurice Le Dault|Paris 1905|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper.
    This work offers the particularity of being in a bilingual edition: in Breton and, below, the French translation.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €70
  21. Lettres de Gauguin à sa Femme et à des Amis
    Paul GAUGUIN

    Lettres de Gauguin à sa Femme et à des Amis

    Grasset|Paris 1946|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 312 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 28 on laid paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Iconography.






    €80
  22. L'Idée fixe ou : deux Hommes à la Mer
    Paul VALÉRY

    L'Idée fixe ou : deux Hommes à la Mer[The Fixed Idea; or, Two Men at Sea]

    Nrf|Paris 1933|23 x 25.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Hollande paper, this one printed especially for the sculptress Renée Vautier, the only deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in full paper, smooth spine, covers with discreet restorations preserved, wide margins retained, binding signed by Thomas Boichot.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Valéry, beneath the colophon, to his muse the sculptress Renée Vautier, who notably created a celebrated bust of the poet in 1935.
    €1,200
  23. L'histoire de France, racontée à mes petits enfants
    François Pierre Guillaume GUIZOT

    L'histoire de France, racontée à mes petits enfants

    Librairie Hachette et Cie|Paris 1877 - 1879|19 x 27.50 cm|5 volumes reliés
    Illustrated edition with 75 wood-engraved plates for volume 1, 66 for volume 2, 74 for volume 3, 94 for volume 4, and 85 for volume 5, all designed by Alphonse de Neuville, Philipoteaux... The fifth volume was written by Madame de Witt, the author's daughter, based on notes left by him. Several colored maps.
    Publisher's binding signed at foot Charles Magnier, red and gold. Half red shagreen with cloth boards. Spine with false raised bands decorated with four emblems of French royalty: the salamander, the sun, the dolphins and a crescent moon. Boards decorated with a large red and gold plate bearing in medallions the ciphers of several kings, on a background of red foliage. White watere
    €600
  24. Leçons de Ténèbres III. - L'Enfant aux Loups
    Françoise CHANDERNAGOR

    Leçons de Ténèbres III. - L'Enfant aux Loups

    Editions de Fallois|Paris 1990|16 x 23.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on Lana pure rag vellum for each volume, the only deluxe copies.
    Very fine complete copy in two volumes of this third part of "Leçons de Ténèbres".
    €200
  25. Léopold Sédar Senghor l'Africain
    (Léopold Sédar SENGHOR) Hubert de LEUSSE

    Léopold Sédar Senghor l'Africain

    Hatier|Paris 1967|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Photographic cover, iconography.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Hubert de Leusse to Roland Manescau.
    €60
  26. Feuilletons 1972-1982
    Bertrand POIROT-DELPECH

    Feuilletons 1972-1982

    Gallimard|Paris 1982|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Bertrand Poirot-Delpech: "A Claude Mauriac avec la joie de lui redire (p.296) mon estime. Amicalement." ["To Claude Mauriac with the joy of telling him again (p.296) my esteem. With friendship."]
    €50
  27. Dictionnaire Historique, Critique, Chronologique, Geographique et Litteral de la Bible
    Augustin CALMET

    Dictionnaire Historique, Critique, Chronologique, Geographique et Litteral de la Bible

    Chez Emery • Saugrain et Pierre Martin|Paris 1730|25 x 39 cm|4 volumes reliés
    Second edition, the most sought-after. The first was published by Emery in 1722 in 2 folio volumes, to which 2 supplement volumes were added in 1728. 1 frontispiece and 204 hors-texte plates of which approximately half are double-page corresponding, according to the publisher's count, to more than 300 figures. Repeated title vignette and vignettes at chapter heads. The double plates have all been mounted on tabs. Title pages in red and black. Copy on fine paper, the half-titles, titles and plates on thick rag paper, the text on laid paper. Wide margins.
    Volume I: 6 maps, 1 plan, 47 hors-texte plates (single and double, as well as one triple). Volume II: 59 hors-texte plates (the majorit
    €6,000
  28. Les Joyaux
    Joseph MÉRY, Paul GAVARNI

    Les Joyaux

    G. de Gonet|Paris s. d. [1850]|18 x 27 cm|relié
    First edition and first issue, illustrated with 16 hors-texte engravings by Paul Gavarni engraved on steel by Charles Geoffroy and heightened in colors. Each plate features lace-cut decorative borders standing out against a pink paper background.
    Publisher's full pictorial boards, original yellow paper endpapers and pastedowns somewhat soiled at margins as usual. Some corners slightly rubbed, as well as the headcaps; rear joint very slightly opened. Scattered foxing more pronounced on certain leaves.
    Very handsome publication preserved in its romantic pictorial boards.
    €800
  29. Carte postale autographe signée adressée au poète Jean Ott
    Georges POLTI

    Carte postale autographe signée adressée au poète Jean Ott

    Paris 1912|14 x 9.50 cm|une carte postale

    Autograph postcard signed by Georges Polti addressed to poet Jean Ott, written in black ink (8 lines) on the verso of the photographic reproduction of a painting by Nicolas Lancret entitled "L'été".
    Georges Polti wishes his fellow poet a prompt recovery as well as an excellent year 1913: "... je vous envoie toujours un peu de soleil : ce la ne peut nuire. Belle et saine et triomphale année !" ["... I always send you a little sunshine: this can do no harm. A beautiful, healthy and triumphant year!"]

    €100
  30. Céline makes a cartoon
    Scandale aux Abysses
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    Scandale aux Abysses

    Frédéric Chambriand|Paris 1950|16 x 21.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of the numbered copies on vellum from the Savoie paper mills.
    Work illustrated with original illustrations by Pierre-Marie Renet alias Frédéric Monnier.
    Handsome copy.

    €250
  31. Ma dernière Visite à Loti
    Claude FARRÈRE

    Ma dernière Visite à Loti

    Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1923|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine and boards slightly and marginally discolored as usual.
    €200
  32. Scandale de la Vertu
    Jean DUTOURD

    Scandale de la Vertu

    Editions de Fallois • L'âge d'homme|Paris 1997|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure Lana rag vellum, ours one of 7 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies
    A handsome copy.
    €180
  33. Barabbas
    Lucien DESCAVES, Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN

    Barabbas

    E. Rey|Paris 1914|15.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine lightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with 174 drawings by Steinlen.
    Rare signed autograph inscription by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen.
    €300
  34. Militona
    Théophile GAUTIER

    Militona

    Desessart|Paris 1847|12.50 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition, very rare, like all first editions by the author.
    Half morocco binding with black long-grain corners from the late 19th century signed by Pouillet. Smooth spine decorated with mirror tooling. Author, title and date gilt. Double fillet on boards. Lack to lower corner of half-title and title. P.7 small lack to upper right corner. Paper perfectly fresh.
    Romantic drama set in Madrid, where Gautier expresses his passion for bullfighting.


    €1,000
  35. “What delight for you, O reader, if La fête arabe pleases you!”
    La fête arabe
    Jérôme & Jean THARAUD, André SURÉDA

    La fête arabe

    Editions Lapina|Paris 1926|20.50 x 28 cm|relié

    First edition, illustrated with 32 color illustrations by Sureda and engraved by Aubert (full-page, headpieces and fine lettering), many of which are enhanced in gold or silver ink.


    Limited edition of 400 copies. This one, marked H. C. V, is one of the rare first paper copies on the finest Japon (only 15 copies), containing every engraving in double state on Vieux Japon and Japon Impérial of all the woodcuts, covers and spine.

     
    Signed and inscribed on the title page from the authors: "What a pleasure it is for you, O reader, if you enjoy La Fête arabe !" Jérôme and Jean Tharaud. December 1928."

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    €4,000
  36. Fabliaux et contes des poètes françois des XI, XII, XIII, XIV et XVe siècles
    Étienne BARBAZAN

    Fabliaux et contes des poètes françois des XI, XII, XIII, XIV et XVe siècles

    Chez B. Warée|Paris 1808|15 x 25.70 cm|relié
    New and improved edition, largely expanded, corrected and revised from the Manuscripts of the Imperial Library, by M. Méon. Four frontispieces after E. H. Langlois. One of the rare copies on large and fine Holland paper.
    Later half wine-red long-grain morocco with corners signed Thouvenin at foot of first volume. Spine with raised bands decorated with compartments with tools and fillets. Title and volume number gilt. Top edge gilt. Spines evenly faded to blonde. Traces of rubbing. Untrimmed copy, full-margined. Fresh overall, but some foxing on half-titles and first leaves.
    Handsome copy on large paper.
    Besides the tales and fabliaux, a glossary for each volume, a dissertation
    €800
  37. L'impératrice Marie-Louise
    Frédéric MASSON

    L'impératrice Marie-Louise

    Goupil & Cie|Paris 1902|24 x 32 cm|relié
    First edition printed in 1000 copies on laid paper. No. 870. One frontispiece heightened in colors and 51 illustrations printed in sepia and various tints, of superb execution.
    Deluxe publisher's binding in full olive green long-grain morocco signed Durvand at foot of upper cover. Smooth spine richly decorated with 2 compartments with grotesques and the Empress's monogram, and various roulettes. Covers stamped with the Empress's arms at center, with a wide framing frieze with foliage in the corners. Interior frieze composed of Empire motifs. Edges gilt. Spine evenly faded. Traces of rubbing. Narrow leather split along upper joint after headcap, for several cm. Fresh overall but some sca
    €850
  38. Le Petit Poucet Revue de la littérature, des théâtres et des modes
    COLLECTIF

    Le Petit Poucet Revue de la littérature, des théâtres et des modes

    Souverain • Pagnerre|Paris 1832-1833|11 x 17 cm|4 volumes brochés
    First edition of this complete collection, each volume illustrated with a wood engraving frontispiece and some wood engravings in text.
    All volumes as issued in the publisher's green wrappers. The first volume has been restored at head and foot with two paper strips.
    Of the utmost rarity.
    €600
  39. Persiles et Sigismonde, ou Les pélerins du nord
    Miguel de CERVANTES

    Persiles et Sigismonde, ou Les pélerins du nord

    Méquignon-Marvis|Paris 1822|13 x 21.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    New edition, quite rare, of Bouchon Dubournial's translation, illustrated in first printing with an engraved portrait by Cazenave and 6 figures by Desenne engraved by Laugier, Leroux...
    Contemporary half glazed wine-colored calf binding. Smooth spine decorated with 3 tools, fillets and roulettes at head and tail. Gilt title and volume number. Traces of rubbing. Scattered foxing.
    Benjamin Pernelle bookplate.
    Cervantes' last work completed 4 days before his death and published posthumously in 1617. In his epistle, Cervantes declares he had never written anything better. The novel is a sort of rewriting of Heliodorus's Latin novel: The Aethiopica, but Cervantes placed his heroes
    €350
  40. Scènes de la vie privée des animaux
    Honoré de BALZAC, Alfred de MUSSET

    Scènes de la vie privée des animaux[Scenes from the Private Lives of Animals]

    J. Hetzel • et Paulin|Paris 1842|18.50 x 27 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition illustrated with 200 plates and 120 vignettes by Grandville, engraved by Brévière. One plate missing from volume 2 ("Tous l'aimaient éperdument..." in the chapter entitled "Les peines de coeur d'une chatte française". In volume 1, the plates from pages 241 and 378 are incorrectly bound at pages 140 and 275. The frontispiece of the first volume is different in the first volume from most other copies, however the usual frontispiece has been placed further along.
    Contemporary half red calf bindings, smooth spines decorated with large uniformly faded gilt tools, marbled paper boards with some minor rubbing as well as on the bindings overall, pebbled paper endpapers and pastedo
    €1,000
  41. Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux
    Jean Ignace Isidore Gérard GRANDVILLE, Honoré de BALZAC

    Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux

    Chez Hetzel et Paulin|à Paris 1842|17.70 x 27 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition, admirably illustrated with 201 plates and 120 vignettes by Grandville. This first volume correctly has the first third of the work printed on tinted paper while the rest is on white paper, a characteristic of the first printing; most copies are from a second printing as the leaves are also white like the rest of the work. Moreover, Hetzel's publisher's preface, usually absent, is present here before the prologue. Most copies begin directly with the prologue. The frontispiece of volume 1 has been placed facing p. 32, the engraved half-title entitled Scène de moeurs serving as frontispiece; this half-title is often absent from most copies. The frontispiece and engraved title of
    €700
  42. Notre vieux faubourg
    Gabriel HENRIOT, Valentin LE CAMPION

    Notre vieux faubourg[Our Old Suburb]

    Les bibliophiles du faubourg|Paris 1933 & 1934|25 x 32.50 cm|2 volumes reliés sous étui
    First edition printed in 110 copies, ours bearing number 38 and specially printed for Gustave Rabiet.
    The first volume is illustrated with wood engravings by Valentin de Campion. Full blue morocco binding, smooth spine, gilt title, geometric friezes in gold and palladium continuing on the covers, gilt fillets on the edges, moiré fabric endpapers and pastedowns, following endpapers of printed paper, pastedowns framed with blue morocco and double fillets in gold and palladium, top edge gilt with deckled edges. Binding signed Jean Lambert.
    The second volume is illustrated with etchings by Geo Michel. Half morocco binding with bands, smooth spine identical to the first volume, endpaper
    €1,500
  43. "Je me suis exténué à faire sortir cette vérité de mon livre, si l'on ne m'a pas compris, la faute en est sans doute à moi."
    Émile ZOLA

    "Je me suis exténué à faire sortir cette vérité de mon livre, si l'on ne m'a pas compris, la faute en est sans doute à moi."Signed autograph letter addressed to Henry Fouquier about La Terre

    Paris 11 février 1888|13.20 x 20.50 cm|2 pages sur un double feuillet

    Autograph letter signed by Emile Zola addressed to Henry Fouquier, written in black ink on a bifolium. Usual folds from mailing.
    This letter was transcribed in the complete correspondence of Emile Zola published by the CNRS and the Presses de l'Université de Montréal.

    €2,800
  44. Aphrodite
    Pierre LOUŸS, François Edouard ZIER

    Aphrodite

    J. Tallandier|Paris s. d. [ca 1900]|16.50 x 25.50 cm|relié
    New edition illustrated by François-Edouard Zier.
    Contemporary binding in full sheep, smooth spine with title and floral motifs in blind, first cover with embossed leather forming the profile of a woman and title in Greek stamped in blind after an illustration by Lina Bill, second cover stamped in blind with a comb, necklace and mirror, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, illustrated wrappers preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges. The binding shows scratches and rubbing. Some foxing, mainly on edges and second wrapper. A small marginal tear without loss to first blank endpaper.
    Handsome copy in Art Nouveau binding.
    €600
  45. Deux poètes Henry de Régnier et Jean Moréas
    Mécislas GOLDBERG, Henri de RÉGNIER

    Deux poètes Henry de Régnier et Jean Moréas

    Editions de la Plume|Paris 1904|18.50 x 25.50 cm|relié
    First edition limited to 200 copies, ours one of 150 on laid paper, illustrated with two photographic portraits hors-texte and two full-page facsimiles of autographs.
    Near-contemporary binding in half brown morocco with corners, smooth spine with mosaic brown morocco pieces, rubbing and small lack at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, red wrappers preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges. Some very occasional worming.
    Our copy is enhanced with an autograph letter signed by Henri de Régnier as well as an autograph leaf bearing a signed dedication from the same to Jean Moréas.
    €200
  47. Pigalle
    René FALLET

    Pigalle

    Nouvelles éditions Oswald|Paris 1979|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    New edition.
    Signed autograph inscription from the author: "Pour Yvette et André ce souvenir de leur vieux mafioso René" ["For Yvette and André this memory from their old mafioso René"].
    Copy slightly warped.
    €60
  48. Physiologie du poète
    SYLVIUS, Honoré DAUMIER

    Physiologie du poète

    J. Laisné|Paris 1841|9 x 14 cm|broché
    Rare first edition of this physiology by Edmond Tixier published under the pseudonym Sylvius.
    Numerous wood engravings in text by Honoré Daumier, not mentioned in the catalogue raisonné.
    Spine entirely restored.
    €100
  49. Photographien
    Gisèle FREUND

    Photographien[Photographs]

    Schirmer - Mosel|München [Munich] • & Paris • & London 1993|23 x 29 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned, handsome copy.
    Foreword by Christian Caujolle.
    Work illustrated with photographs by Gisèle Freund.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Gisèle Freund: "Für Enrike [sic], mit einem grossen Dank für ihre Hilfe bei des Überarbeitung (Übersetzung meiner "Erinnerungen") und ihre neue Übersetzung, die nun lesereich geworben ist. In Freundschaft, Gisèle F..." ["For Enrike [sic], with great thanks for her help with the revision (translation of my "Memories") and her new translation, which has now become widely read. In friendship, Gisèle F..."] adorned with three stylized seagulls.
    €350
  50. Du miel aux cendres
    Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS

    Du miel aux cendres

    Plon|Paris 1966|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip, press cutting included.
    Autograph inscription signed by Claude Lévi-Strauss to Nadine Nimier: "Pour Nadine, en lui souhaitant que cette nouvelle année soit tout miel et rien cendres, amicalement Claude Lévi-Strauss." ["For Nadine, wishing her that this new year be all honey and no ashes, with friendship Claude Lévi-Strauss."]
    €500
  51. Marie-Stuart
    Stefan ZWEIG

    Marie-Stuart

    Grasset|Paris 1936|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 68 numbered copies on pur fil paper, after only 13 Japan and 20 Holland.
    Spine with two sun-faded areas at head and foot, endpapers lightly and partially shaded, a manuscript gift inscription at the head of the first endpaper.
    €680
  52. Raymond Radiguet
    David NOAKES

    Raymond Radiguet

    Seghers|Paris 1968|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    New edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy
    Iconography.
    Autograph inscription dated 1977 and signed by David Noakes to Nadine Nimier: "Pour la très chère Nadine en souvenir d'une journée ensoleillée par sa gentillesse. Très tendrement David. 4 Août 77." ["For very dear Nadine in memory of a day brightened by her kindness. Very tenderly David. August 4th 77."]
    We include an affectionate autograph letter signed, one page, from David Noakes to his friend Nadine Nimier sent from Bayreuth and dated July 13th in which he attempts to comfort her after the burglary she recently suffered: "... figure-toi que de telles choses arrivent aussi à New-York
    €70
  53. Un hivernage dans les glaces
    Jules VERNE

    Un hivernage dans les glaces

    J. Hetzel|Paris 1878 (S.d)|13.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    The rare first edition. 16 out-of-text engravings by Adrien Marie. Un hivernage dans les glaces is one of the first titles in Hetzel's famous white collection; the collection was launched with 9 titles including Un hivernage dans les glaces.
    A primitive first version had previously appeared in the Musée des familles in 1855 spread over several issues of the magazine. This official version was rewritten by Verne, revised and modified, and is the same as found in the collective editions. The primitive version was naturally forgotten, until the Bulletin de la société Jules Verne republished the version in 2003, in a limited edition of 50 copies.
    Publisher's binding type 1, "with oval
    €1,600
  54. Soumission
    Michel HOUELLEBECQ

    Soumission

    Flammarion|Paris 2014|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy.

    €120
  55. "J'aime tes jolies fleurs, elles sont charmantes, - j'ai porté une de tes roses hier au soir."
    Renée VIVIEN

    "J'aime tes jolies fleurs, elles sont charmantes, - j'ai porté une de tes roses hier au soir."Signed autograph card addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney

    s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [ca 1900]|12.50 x 8.40 cm|une carte rédigée des deux côtés
    Autograph letter signed "Paul" and addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney, written in black ink on both sides. Silver monogram of the poetess in the upper left corner of the recto.
    "Je ne vais pas à la campagne après tout, mon Tout-Petit. Ils sont partis de si bonne heure que j'ai pu trouver un prétexte pour ne pas les accompagner dans ma fatigue et l'heure trop matinale. Quand veux-tu que je vienne te chercher ? et où irons-nous ? Je serai prête à l'heure où tu voudras. J'aime tes jolies fleurs, elles sont charmantes, - j'ai porté une de tes roses hier au soir. A tout à l'heure, mignon Tout-Petit - Paul" ["I'm not going to the countryside after all, my
    €1,300
  56. "Méfie-toi de Lottie. Je crois t'avoir dit que la « scène de séduction » chez moi était très savamment préparée et combinée. Lottie a besoin d'argent."
    Renée VIVIEN

    "Méfie-toi de Lottie. Je crois t'avoir dit que la « scène de séduction » chez moi était très savamment préparée et combinée. Lottie a besoin d'argent."Autograph Letter to Natalie Clifford Barney

    s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [ca 1906]|11.50 x 15.90 cm|4 pages sur un double feuillet
    Autograph letter by Renée Vivien addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney and written in violet ink on a double sheet bordered with violets. Transverse folds inherent to mailing.
    Interesting letter of warning against the opportunist "Lottie": "Tout-Petit très cher, je t'envoie, te sachant insouciante autant qu'adorable (c'est tout dire) ce conseil amical : Méfie-toi de Lottie. Je crois t'avoir dit que la « scène de séduction » chez moi était très savamment préparée et combinée. Lottie a besoin d'argent. Elle en cherche avec âpreté. Elle me demande maintenant une « lettre d'introduction » pour Lugné-Poë... (et moi qui ne le connais pas !) Elle « t'em
    €2,500
  57. Le Vent Paraclet
    Michel TOURNIER

    Le Vent Paraclet

    Gallimard|Paris 1977|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine and covers marginally yellowed, a shadow on the last endpaper left by a press clipping placed at the end of the volume.
    Signed and inscribed by Michel Tournier to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary: "... en toute complicité de germanistes..." ["... in complete complicity as Germanists..."]

    €100
  58. Gaspard, Melchior & Balthazar
    Michel TOURNIER

    Gaspard, Melchior & Balthazar

    Gallimard|Paris 1980|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine lightly yellowed.
    Signed and inscribed by Michel Tournier to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary: "Pour Ulrike. Michel." ["For Ulrike. Michel."]

    €120
  59. "Dis à tes cheveux que je les aime."
    Renée VIVIEN, Hélène de ZUYLEN

    "Dis à tes cheveux que je les aime."Autograph letter signed by Renée Vivien and Hélène de Zuylen addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney

    s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [ca 1906]|11.50 x 15.90 cm|4 pages sur un double feuillet
    Autograph letter signed "Paul" from Renée Vivien addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney and written in black ink on a double sheet bordered with violets. Baroness Hélène de Zuylen has added a small manuscript message signed at the end of the letter: "Paule a raison vous êtes un être charmant et féerique !" ["Paule is right, you are a charming and fairy-like being!"] Transverse folds inherent to mailing.
    "Cher Tout-Petit, Ton domestique est venu dire que tu nous rejoindrais au théâtre. Mais il n'y a pas de théâtre ! Peux-tu dîner avec nous jeudi ou vendredi ? — Si, dans la soirée de jeudi, tu n'es libre qu'après le dîner, viens nous rejoindre à n'i
    €1,800
  60. Franz et François
    François WEYERGANS

    Franz et François

    Grasset|Paris 1998|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    New edition, strictly not for sale, for which no deluxe copies were printed.
    Spine and covers marginally and lightly sunned.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by François Weyergans to his friend Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard: "Exemplaire d'Ulrike B. offert par l'auteur. François. 27.2.98." ["Copy for Ulrike B. offered by the author. François. 27.2.98."]
    €60
  61. "Tu as oublié que tu voulais te tuer pour moi... A part ce léger détail, tu as été parfaite."
    Renée VIVIEN

    "Tu as oublié que tu voulais te tuer pour moi... A part ce léger détail, tu as été parfaite."Autograph Love Letter to Natalie Clifford Barney

    (Paris) 3 mars 1906|12.40 x 16.80 cm|3 pages 1/2 sur un double feuillet
    Autograph letter signed "Paule" from Renée Vivien addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney and written in purple ink on a double sheet with violet letterhead and address of 23 avenue du Bois de Boulogne. Transverse folds inherent to posting.
    Charming letter allowing hope for an appeasement in Renée Vivien's amorous ubiquity who seems to have finally chosen Hélène de Zuylen: "Je t'envoie des vers... Les aimes-tu ? — Ils ne me plaisent qu'à moitié — c'est déjà beaucoup ! — Tu as oublié que tu voulais te tuer pour moi... A part ce léger détail, tu as été parfaite — Mon amie t'aime — je t'adore — tout est parfaitement ordonné — [...] N'est-ce pas que mon amie est parfai
    €2,000
  62. "A quoi bon nous revoir ? Ton impatience se heurterait vainement contre ma lassitude, contre mon ennui."
    Renée VIVIEN

    "A quoi bon nous revoir ? Ton impatience se heurterait vainement contre ma lassitude, contre mon ennui."Autograph Letter to Natalie Clifford Barney

    (Paris) s. d. [septembre ? 1904]|12.40 x 16.80 cm|8 pages sur 2 doubles feuillets
    Autograph letter signed "Pauline" from Renée Vivien addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney and written in purple ink on two double sheets with violet letterhead and address of 23 avenue du Bois de Boulogne. Transverse folds inherent to posting.
    A very beautiful and lengthy breakup letter addressed to the Amazon after her impromptu summer 1904 visit to Bayreuth to attempt to win Renée back: "... Les heures passées à Bayreuth étaient de la douceur : et c'est pourquoi je suis revenue." ["The hours spent in Bayreuth were sweet: and that is why I returned."] The lexical field of death is omnipresent in this missive, as if to better emphasize the definitive cha
    €3,000
  64. La Pléiade. Ballades, Fabliaux, Nouvelles et Légendes
    Ernst Theodor Amadeus HOFFMANN, Charles DICKENS

    La Pléiade. Ballades, Fabliaux, Nouvelles et Légendes

    Léon Curmer|Paris 1842|13.50 x 20.50 cm|10 livraisons en 8 volumes brochés sous chemise et étui
    First printing of this important Romantic publication issued in 10 parts in 8 volumes.
    Literary contributions by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann "Le conseiller Krespel", Charles Dickens "Le baron de Grogzwig", Matthias Emmich "Geneviève de Brabant", Sâvitrî "Episode du Mahabharata", Homer "Le combat des rats et des grenouilles", Gottfried August Bürger "Lénore", Paul Gavarni "Madame Acker", Marie de France "Lai des deux amants" and "Lai du Bisclaveret", Ludwig Tieck "La réconciliation", Henri Blaze "Rosemonde" correctly containing 34 pages, which identifies the first printing as opposed to the secon
    €1,000
  65. Les Tablettes de Buis d'Apromenia Avitia
    Pascal QUIGNARD

    Les Tablettes de Buis d'Apromenia Avitia

    Gallimard|Paris 1984|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies
    Handsome copy despite a small discoloration stain on the first cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pascal Quignard to Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard: "Pour Ulrike, avec toute mon amitié. Pascal." ["For Ulrike, with all my friendship. Pascal."]
    €100
  66. "Je te l'ai dit par la voix brute du télégraphe, Natalie, le moment n'est pas venu de nous revoir. "
    Renée VIVIEN

    "Je te l'ai dit par la voix brute du télégraphe, Natalie, le moment n'est pas venu de nous revoir. "Signed autograph letter addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney

    s. l. • [Paris] Le 1er avril [1902]|11.50 x 15.90 cm|7 pages 1/2 sur deux doubles feuillets
    Handwritten signed letter addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney: “I told you by the raw voice of the telegraph, Natalie, the time has not come for us to see each other again.”
    [Paris] 1st April [1902] | 11.5 x 15.9 cm | 7 pages 1/2 on two double leaves
    Handwritten letter signed “Pauline” from Renée Vivien addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney and written in black ink on two double leaves edged with violettes. Transverse folds from having been sent.
    Interesting letter mentioning Brumes de fjords and Freddy Manners-Sutton.

    “Tu te trompes en croyant retrouver dans Brumes de fjords un reflet de femme ou
    €3,000
  67. Giselle. Apothéose du Ballet romantique
    Serge LIFAR

    Giselle. Apothéose du Ballet romantique

    Albin Michel|Paris 1942|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, statement of one thousand copies.
    Small tears at head and foot of spine.
    Work illustrated with 24 photographic plates hors-texte as well as drawings and tailpieces by Serge Ivanoff.
    Autograph inscription signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer of the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "Pour la charmante mademoiselle Maryelle Krempff en souvenir amical de Serge Lifar" ["For the charming Miss Maryelle Krempff in friendly remembrance from Serge Lifar"].

    €250
  68. Le Médecin des Livres : Delanier
    Léon LASCOUTX

    Le Médecin des Livres : Delanier

    S. n.|Paris 1939|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 100 numbered copies on pur fil paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece photographic portrait of "Père Delanier," the very famous book restorer.
    Autograph inscription signed by Léon Lascoutx to Monsieur Picaut, enhanced with an autograph inscription signed by Delanier to the same beneath his photographic portrait.




    €80
  69. Rire et Pleurer
    François WEYERGANS

    Rire et Pleurer

    Grasset|Paris 1990|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine and boards marginally and lightly sunned.
    Fine dated autograph inscription signed by François Weyergans to his friend Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard: "Chère Ulrike, merci d'écouter la musique de "Rire et Pleurer" (qui est la traduction de "lachen und weinen" poème de Rückert, musique de Schubert...) avec toute mon affection, pour toujours, ton François. 1990." ["Dear Ulrike, thank you for listening to the music of 'Rire et Pleurer' (which is the translation of 'lachen und weinen' poem by Rückert, music by Schubert...) with all my affection, forever, your François. 1990."]/
    €60
  70. La Taglioni ou la Vie d'une Danseuse
    Léandre VAILLAT

    La Taglioni ou la Vie d'une Danseuse

    Albin Michel|Paris 1942|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Minor tears of no consequence at head and foot of the slightly ridged spine, one tear to the upper right corner of the back board.
    Work illustrated with 8 photographic plates.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Léandre Vaillat to Maryelle Krempff who completed her brilliant dancing career as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the Conservatoire National de région de Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A mademoiselle Maryelle Krempff qui a le grand privilège de savoir danser, cette vie d'une étoile de la danse et du ballet romantique, en sympathique souvenir de sa précieuse présence aux
    €120
  71. Voyage en Bulgarie pendant l'année 1841
    Adolphe BLANQUI

    Voyage en Bulgarie pendant l'année 1841

    W. Coquebert|Paris 1843|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Occasional light foxing.
    Half black shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with double blind compartments and gilt fillets, gilt initials at foot, black paper boards, pebbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, one lower corner slightly bumped, contemporary binding.




    €100
  72. Le Lys d'Or
    Philippe SOLLERS

    Le Lys d'Or

    Gallimard|Paris 1989|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine yellowed, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Dated autograph inscription signed by Philippe Sollers to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

    €80
  73. Drame
    Philippe SOLLERS

    Drame

    Gallimard|Paris 1990|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    New edition.
    Spine slightly yellowed, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Dated autograph inscription signed by Philippe Sollers to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

    €60
  74. "Je suis en proie à un de mes accès de mélancolie noire et sauvage, - je ne peux plus voir personne."
    Renée VIVIEN

    "Je suis en proie à un de mes accès de mélancolie noire et sauvage, - je ne peux plus voir personne."Signed autograph letter addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney

    s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [1er semestre 1900]|12.30 x 16.70 cm|2 pages sur un double feuillet
    Handwritten signed letter addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney: “I am in the grips of one of my bouts of black and wild melancholy, - I can no longer see anyone.”
    [Paris 1st half-year 1900] | 12.3 x 16.7 cm | 2 pages on a double leaf
    Handwritten letter from Renée Vivien signed “Paule” and written in pencil on a double leaf with a silver-coloured heart with the poet's monogram at the top of the first sheet. Transverse fold from having been sent.
    Beautiful letter of apology after a dispute with the Amazone: “Suis en proie à un de mes accès de mélancolie noire et sauvage, – je ne peux plus voir personne. Je m'en vais demain à Fontainebleau pour y
    €2,300
  75. "Tes lettres te seront renvoyées sans être lues, - ne m'envoie pas de fleurs, elles seront refusées."
    Renée VIVIEN

    "Tes lettres te seront renvoyées sans être lues, - ne m'envoie pas de fleurs, elles seront refusées."Signed autograph letter addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney

    s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [1905-1906]|11.50 x 15.90 cm|3 pages sur un double feuillet
    Autograph letter signed "Pauline" by Renée Vivien addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney and written in violet ink on a double sheet bordered with violets. Transverse creases inherent to the mailing.
    Icy and a fresh attempt at rupture or at the very least a rebuff, this letter is completely devoid of courtesy and tenderness: "Je ne suis pas pareille à toi, - j'ai de l'orgueil et de la fierté, - cet orgueil, tu l'as blessé, cette fierté tu l'as froissée, - je ne m'exposerai plus à des dégoûts de ce genre. Tes lettres te seront renvoyées sans être lues, - ne m'envoie pas de fleurs, elles seront refusées. Je vois peu de gens, dans l'horreur où je vis des êtres, j'en
    €2,500
  76. Dix Ans d'Erreurs
    Jean GIONO (pref.) Romée de VILLENEUVE

    Dix Ans d'Erreurs

    Les presses universelles|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Foreword by Jean Giono.
    Signed autograph inscription from Romée de Villeneuve to Monsieur Le Duc de Levis-Mirepoix.



    €60
  77. Le Propre de l'Homme
    Robert MERLE

    Le Propre de l'Homme

    Editions de Fallois|Paris 1989|16 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Very fine copy.
    €300
  78. "Tu vois bien que mes pensées te reviennent toujours."
    Renée VIVIEN

    "Tu vois bien que mes pensées te reviennent toujours."Signed autograph letter addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney

    s. l. • [Paris] 30 mars 1905|11.50 x 15.90 cm|6 pages 1/2 sur deux doubles feuillets
    Autograph letter signed "Pauline" by Renée Vivien addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney and written in violet ink on two double sheets edged with violets. Transverse folds inherent to posting.
    Very fine love letter evoking the only novel by the Violet Muse, Une femme m'apparut.
    "Comment aurais-je pu ne point songer à toi Natalie, moi qui écrivais « Une femme m'apparut » - qui l'écrivais pour la seconde fois avec mes yeux nouveaux, et devenus plus clairs - avec mon cœur plus calme et plus profond ?" ["How could I not have thought of you Natalie, I who was writing 'Une femme m'apparut' - who was writing it for the second time with my
    €3,500
  79. La Mort du petit Cheval
    Hervé BAZIN

    La Mort du petit Cheval

    Grasset|Paris 1950|12 x 18.50 cm|relié sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Montval, deluxe copies with 20 on vélin de Rives reserved for Jean Loize bookshop.
    Full tawny morocco binding, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, boards decorated with curved black morocco plaques representing horseshoes within which pieces of skin evoking the coat of a pinto bay tobiano horse (mixture of brown and cream white) have been applied, brown paper endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt, covers and spine preserved, half chocolate brown morocco chemise with bands, brown-grey paper boards, tawny morocco title label, slipcase edged with chocolate brown morocco, brown-grey paper boards, elegant and spectacular binding signed D. H. Merche
    €4,000
  80. Le Château de Cène
    [Bernard NOËL as] Urbain d' ORLHAC, François LUNVEN

    Le Château de Cène

    Jérôme Martineau|Paris 1969|14.50 x 21 cm|broché sous une boîte cartonnée
    Rare first edition of this masterpiece of erotic literature, one of 120 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    This issue, complete with its cardboard box, bears the cover of "Fata Morgana" editions, while the ordinary issue bears the name of Jérôme Martineau editions.
    The covers of the "Fata Morgana" edition are slightly and uniformly sunned without gravity.
    Our copy, N°22, indeed contains, like the first 50 pure laid paper copies, the original engraving by François Lunven which he signed in pencil.


    €2,500
  81. Les Abonnés de l'Opéra (1783-1786)
    Ernest BOYSSE

    Les Abonnés de l'Opéra (1783-1786)

    A. Quantin|Paris 1881|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition printed on laid paper.
    Handsome copy illustrated with a frontispiece and 4 out-of-text portraits etched.
    Bradel binding in half safron percale, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets, black shagreen title label, speckled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, corners slightly bumped, bookplate of the famous bibliophile Paul Lacombe pasted on a pastedown, contemporary binding signed in blind by Lemardeley.
    €120
  82. Guillaume Tell
    Louis-William GRAUX, Friedrich von SCHILLER

    Guillaume Tell

    A l'enseigne du Pot Cassé|Paris 1929|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    New edition of the French translation, one of 50 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe printing.
    Handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with wood engravings in headpieces and tailpieces by Louis-William Graux.

    €150
  83. La Louve de Mervent
    Michel RAGON

    La Louve de Mervent

    Albin Michel|Paris 1985|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Front endpaper marginally creased, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Michel Ragon to Marcel Arland.
    €40
  84. La Première Education sentimentale
    Gustave FLAUBERT

    La Première Education sentimentale

    Seuil|Paris 1973|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First separate edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure laid Marais paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A fold at the foot of the spine, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €380
  85. Calligrammes
    Guillaume APOLLINAIRE, Pablo PICASSO

    Calligrammes

    Mercure de France|Paris 1918|14.50 x 23 cm|relié

    First edition, a first impression copy numbered in the press.

    Binding in half brown morocco, spine in five compartments, gilt date at the foot, geometric pattern paper boards and endpapers in the same paper, top edge gilt, wrappers and spine preserved in perfect condition, binding signed by T. Boichot.

    Apollinaire's second major poetic work with bold graphic innovations and a portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire by Pablo Picasso as frontispiece.
    “Some of the best war poems, all languages combined, are brought together in this collection, alongside experimental works such as Les Fenêtres (close to Cubism) and La Jolie Rousse, which were far ahead of their ti

    €7,500
  86. Images cachées
    Francis CARCO

    Images cachées

    Albin Michel|Paris 1929|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Edition published one year after the first, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    Occasional minor worming affecting some deckled edges without consequence, front endpaper lightly shaded.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €150
  87. Poil de Carotte
    Jules RENARD (to Léon XANROF)

    Poil de Carotte

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1900|14 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, on ordinary paper, of the theatrical adaptation of the author's masterpiece.
    Bradel binding in full moiré-patterned paper, smooth spine, mustard morocco title-label, covers with marginal restorations preserved, binding signed by Thomas Boichot.
    Handsome copy attractively bound.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jules Renard to Xanrof.


    €800
  88. Un pauvre Type
    Erskine CALDWELL

    Un pauvre Type

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 110 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy despite the spine very slightly faded.
    €80
  89. La Cabale
    Thornton WILDER

    La Cabale

    Gallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 66 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  90. Sérénade
    James M. CAIN

    Sérénade

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, with fifth edition statement.
    A handsome copy.
    €60
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