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Autograph letter signed ("Pauline" and "P.M.T.") by Renée Vivien addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney and written in black ink on a double folio with silver-violet letterhead and the address 3 rue Jean-Baptiste Dumas. Transverse fold inherent to mailing.
Very fine love and reproach letter written after the long two-year separation and probably upon return from Mytilene (Lesbos): "Est-ce vraiment pour moi que tu restes demain, Tout-Petit ? ... Qui le saura jamais ? ... Ce doute, que le passé justifie un peu, entrave mes plus hautains élans, et fait de moi la créature misérable et triste que je suis." ["Is it really for me that you stay tomorrow, Little One? ... W

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine sunned and foxed with two small tears, foxing to boards.
Fine autograph inscription signed by André Fraigneau to a writer friend named Henri: "A vous cher Henri, que j'admire et que j'aime dans l'impatience de cette gageure et l'espoir de Sylvie. Son vieil André." ["To you dear Henri, whom I admire and love in the impatience of this wager and the hope of Sylvie. Your old André."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Andreï Schaikevitch 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 avec toute mon admiration pour son talent." ["To Miss Maryelle Krempff with all my admiration for her talent."]

Handwritten signed letter addressed to a friend: “There will also be three poems that I wrote in memory of Renée Vivien”
Handwritten letter signed by Natalie Clifford Barney addressed to a friend and written in black ink on a stationery from 20 rue Jacob (Paris VI^e). Central fold from having been sent.

Interesting letter mentioning a future reading of Natalie Clifford Barney:
”A literary hour must be devoted to me this Wednesday at 5pm 41 rue des Petits champs. This session of my poems and thoughts will be accompanied by 4 melodies by Flor

Illustrated edition in first issue with 41 etchings by Adolphe Lalauze, 9 plates including a frontispiece portrait and 32 in-text.
Unnumbered copy on Holland paper.
Contemporary half brown morocco binding. Spine with raised bands ornately decorated in compartments. Author, title, volume number and date in gilt. Peacock-eye paper boards. Top edge gilt. Spine slightly faded. Some rubbing. Original wrappers preserved. Paper perfectly fresh. Handsome copy.

Autograph manuscript card signed "Pauline" and addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney, written in black ink on both sides.
Two small pinholes at the top of this card which accompanied a bouquet: "Méchante d'être partie si vite ! - voici des orchidées blanches, - elles te défendront contre les doutes et les pensées tristes. Elles te protègeront et t'assureront de ma profonde et éternelle tendresse. Ne sois pas en retard ce soir. Je compterai les secondes aux battements de mon coeur. Ces fleurs, ce sont mes lèvres, mon âme et mon coeur qui vont vers toi - Toujours." ["Naughty to have left so quickly! - here are white orchids, - they will defend you against

Autograph manuscript card signed "Pauline" and addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney, written in black ink on both sides.
"Repose-toi aujourd'hui, chérie. Je suis inquiète de toi et cela me rend affreusement triste. Repose-toi bien n'est-ce pas ? Mon si fragile bonheur, sois très prudente et ménage ta jolie santé frêle qui m'est si précieuse. A ce soir, mais si tu es fatiguée, envoie-moi un mot, je viendrai chez toi." ["Rest today, darling. I am worried about you and it makes me terribly sad. Rest well, won't you? My so fragile happiness, be very careful and take care of your pretty frail health which is so precious to me. Until tonight, but if you are

Autograph manuscript letter by Renée Vivien signed "Pauline," addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney and written in black ink on a double sheet with the poetess's silver monogram letterhead.
A very charming letter evoking the flowers so dear to Renée ("Tout-Petit que j'aime, je t'envoie des pensées, toutes blanches. Garde-les dans ta chambre, auprès de toi, où sont mes vraies pensées, tu le sais." ["Little one I love, I send you pansies, all white. Keep them in your room, near you, where my true thoughts are, you know."]) as well as a gift from her "tout petit chéri" ["dear little one"]: "J'adore mes tablettes, tu te rappelles les

First edition of this work printed for the fiftieth anniversary of the famous Kléber-Colombes tire company.
Photographic illustrations by Roger Catherineau and Michel Desmarteau, work produced after the model by Jean Garcia.
Fine copy complete with its chemise and full grey cloth slipcase, the slipcase with some minor scratches and splits.
Text by Jean Giono.

Autograph letter from Renée Vivien addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney and written in black ink on a double sheet bordered with a violet trim. Transverse fold inherent to mailing.
A beautiful love letter marking the reconciliation of the Muse of Violets and the Amazon after a two-year separation: "Your letter was cruelly sweet to me, I wept reading it and something within me rejoiced despite everything to think that between us the bond was so powerful and subtle that only death could entirely untie it, if death is definitive."
Weary and very jealous of Natalie's infidelities, Renée had made the radical decision to leave her. The Amazon had then, b

First edition, one of the few numbered copies on Arches laid paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.
Spine with small tears and corner lacks, endpapers entirely browned, slight marginal lacks to boards.
A full-margined copy, complete with its folding map at rear.

First edition of the French translation established by Jacques Potin, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Light rubbing to board margins, small foxing to endpapers and top edge.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Potin.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Two small and light dampstains on the spine.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Cassandre.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Mousset to Robert Brasillach.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Uru paper, deluxe copy.
Publisher's full red cardboard binding, smooth spine, a shadow having marginally and vertically lightened the front cover
Like all copies from the deluxe edition, our copy includes the original engraving by Rolf Szymanski which he signed and justified in pencil.

Autograph letter signed "Pauline" by Renée Vivien, addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney and written in black ink on a double sheet with the poetess's silver monogram letterhead.
Very beautiful and poetic love letter from the Muse of violets, languishing for her "dear white Lily": "Je n'ai pas pu te demander cet après-midi si je te verrais demain, mon doux Avril, mais tu as bien compris n'est-ce pas ? qu'il me serait aussi impossible de vivre un jour sans toi, que de me priver des lumières, du soleil ou des fleurs. [...] Avril, mon doux petit Avril, chaque fois que tu t'en vas, tu emportes un peu de mon cœur, qui ne peut se détacher de toi, et te

First edition on ordinary paper.
A tiny insignificant scratch at the foot of the back cover, very fine copy.
Beautiful illustrated cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Courtade to Jean Claval.

First issue illustrated edition with twelve original etchings by Edouard Chimot. Edition of 576 copies. This copy, one of 100 on Van Gelder Holland laid paper containing the color and black and white states of each figure. Chimot's illustration celebrates the sapphic loves of Bilitis.
Unique copy, expanded with an original signed drawing by Edouard Chimot and a quadruple suite on Japan paper of 8 different etchings from the edition's illustration: 1. Linear state, unreduced plate; 2. Linear state, unreduced plate with remarques; 3. In black, reduced plate; 4. Final state in colors. This quadruple suite is perhaps the one announced in the justification for the 40 hors-commerce copies. Be

First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's binding in full bicolored yellow and black boards, smooth spine, complete with its dust jacket illustrated by Jean Bernard.
Minor marginal tears to the dust jacket, not affecting the illustration.
Very handsome copy

First edition on ordinary paper, fifth edition statement.
Spine and covers lightly and marginally sunned, handsome copy.
Booklet illustrated with an unpublished portrait of the artist engraved on wood by Georges Aubert as well as reproductions of works by Juan Gris.

First edition on ordinary paper, fifth edition statement.
Spine and covers lightly and marginally sunned, handsome copy.
Booklet illustrated with an unpublished portrait of the artist engraved on wood by Georges Aubert as well as reproductions of works by Man Ray.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, handsome copy.
Fascicle illustrated with an unpublished portrait of the artist engraved on wood by Georges Aubert as well as 29 reproductions of works by Marc Chagall.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy despite small stains at foot of second cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Jacqueline Rousseau-Dujardin to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier.

First edition on ordinary paper.
First endpaper marginally creased without significance.
Autograph inscription signed by Vladimir Volkoff to Bertrand Poirot-Delpech: "Pour monsieur Poirot-Delpech, souvenir fidèle de l'auteur." ["For Mr. Poirot-Delpech, faithful regards from the author."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine creased, foxing on endpapers.
Iconography.
Autograph inscription signed by Eric Tabarly.

First edition, one of 165 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
A fine copy.

New edition of the French translation, one of 200 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, deluxe copies.
Minor sunning to head and foot of spines, handsome full-margined copies.
Works illustrated with wood engravings by Henry Chapront.

New edition of the French translation, one of 200 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, deluxe copy.
Minor sunning to head and foot of spine, handsome full-margined copy.
Work illustrated with wood engravings by Georges Scharf.

New edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine somewhat wrinkled and yellowed.
Signed and inscribed copy from Bernard Frank to Jacques Ourévitch.

First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy.
Louis Roché was a diplomat and resistance fighter close to Radio-Londres.

First edition on ordinary paper of this masterpiece of erotic literature.
A small dampstain at head of first endpaper, copy complete with its grey suede dust jacket whose spine is lightly yellowed.
We include a court summons in the name of Nadine Nimier, issued by bailiff Gustave Karsenti and dated 19 June 1973, as a witness for Bernard Noël's lawyer, prosecuted by the court in criminal proceedings at the 17th chamber on 25 June 1973 for offence against public morals through his work "Le Château de Cène".
Despite the defence and testimony of Nadine Nimier, Bernard Noël, the author of the work, was condemned on 9 July 1973 to a 3000 franc fine and his publisher, Jérome

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a small tear at the upper left corner of the first cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Jeanne Bourin to a friend named Colette.

New edition, illustrated with 40 magnificent watercolors by Maurice Leloir, 34 full-page and 2 double-page, printed in chromotypography. Title page in blue and gold with the arms of Louis XIV and his cipher. All leaves are mounted.
Publisher's binding in full royal blue cloth. Smooth spine with gilt title. Large polychrome and gilt plate on the upper cover depicting Louis XIV on horseback. The title in a red leather cartouche. Rubbing under the cartouche. Headcaps slightly depressed. Foxing on the endpapers but otherwise fresh paper, free from foxing.
Very handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

New edition, illustrated with 40 color illustrations after watercolors by Maurice Leloir, including 29 in-text and 11 full-page, printed in chromotypography. Leaves entirely mounted on guards.
Publisher's green and gold boards. Smooth spine with gilt title running lengthwise. Large special polychrome and gilt plate on the upper cover depicting Richelieu in armor under his cardinal's habit. Plate signed J. Fau. Binding signed Poensin. Headcap and joints rubbed, edges and corners as well. Corners turned. Paper very fresh, free of foxing. 2 micro tears along the lower joint, caused by rubbing, the fabric is composed of threads. A dark comma mark on the lower cover. Binding slightly loose,

Definitive edition on ordinary paper of this work published under the pseudonym Abdallah Chaamba, with "Service de Presse" printed at foot of back cover.
Some foxing spots to margin of front cover.
Very rare signed autograph inscription from François Augiéras to Luc Estang.

Handwritten signed letter addressed to Docteur Francis Mars: "j'ai du mal à vous pardonner le mal que vous vous êtes fait à vous-même !” “I find it difficult to forgive you for the harm you have done to yourself!”
Paris 17 November 1966, 20.7 x 13.5 cm, one page on a leaf, envelope attached

Handwritten letter signed by Natalie Clifford Barney addressed to Doctor Francis Mars, a few lines written in black in on a leaf of headed paper from 20 rue Jacob (Paris VI^e), envelope attached. Central fold from having been sent.
"Cher ami Francis, j'ai du mal à vous pardonner le mal que vous vous êtes fait à vous-même ! Natalie (PS: Je ne serai à Nice que vers le 5 déc.)” “My

New edition of the French translation, one of 300 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, deluxe copy.
Light sunning to head and foot of spine, handsome copy with full margins.
Work illustrated with wood engravings by François-Martin Salvat.

First edition.
Spine slightly sunned without consequence.
Work illustrated with photographs by Gisèle Freund.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from Gisèle Freund to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

First edition of the new French translation by Christian, illustrated with first printing of 10 plates by Gavarni on wood and multiple vignettes, initials, tailpieces by the same. Preface on Hoffmann by Christian.
Half lemon yellow morocco binding with corners, late 19th century, signed Champs at the top of the first endpaper. Raised bands spine richly decorated. Red morocco title label. Decorative fillets on boards. Peacock eye paper on boards. Top edge gilt. Small dark spots on upper board. Small dent at foot over 2 mm. Fresh tinted paper free from foxing, rare condition for this edition usually covered with foxing and browning.
Very handsome copy.
17 tales (Salvator Rosa, A

First French edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

First French edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Very fine copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Very fine copy

First edition on ordinary paper.
Preface letter by Jean-Paul Sartre.
Signed autograph inscription from Francis Jeanson to Doctor Jean Schneider.

Illustrated edition with original etchings by Jean Carton and printed in 200 copies on laid paper, ours one of the 170 named copies/

Photographic portrait of Eugène Delacroix

Original photograph on albumen paper, in carte de visite format, mounted on a board. Some small foxing.

Rare copy of this photograph, only found at Carnavalet, Louvre and Orsay museums.

Photographic portrait of Narcisse Diaz de la Peña
Carjat et Cie, Paris s.d(circa 1860), 6 x 9.8 cm, one photograph
Original photograph on albumen paper, in carte de visite format, mounted on a board.
Beautiful copy of this portrait of the Barbizon painter.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed copy from Marcel Mouloudji to Jean Claval.

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy.

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Two small stains to corners of the back cover.
Work illustrated with 36 photographs in and out of text.
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 National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A la charmante Maryelle Krempff de l'Opéra. En témoignage de mon amitié." ["To the charming Maryelle Krempff of the Opera. In witness of my friendship."]

First edition of this illustrated catalogue of reproductions of works by Georges Mathieu.
Front cover of the catalogue slightly warped and stained in upper left corner.
Text by Dominique Quignon-Fleuret.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Georges Mathieu on the third-to-last page of the catalogue "Pour Gisèle Freund en très sensible hommage de Mathieu 72" ["For Gisèle Freund with very heartfelt tribute from Mathieu 72"] enhanced with an original drawing in black ink and a collage using a piece of red felt.

New edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, deluxe copy.
Small stains to margins of front cover, light sunning to head and foot of spine.
Work illustrated with wood engravings by Geneviève Rostan.

New edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, deluxe copy.
Light sunning to head and foot of spine, handsome copy with full margins.
Work illustrated with wood engravings by René Pottier.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Spine lightly sunned.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by François Weyergans to his friend Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard: "Chère Ulrike, voici de mes nouvelles ! En souhaitant que mes deux personnages deviennent tes amis pendant ces allers-retours France-Japon, enfant-adulte, je-il, travail-flânerie, etc-etc. Avec la grande affection de l'auteur. François. 1989" ["Dear Ulrike, here is my news! Hoping that my two characters will become your friends during these round trips France-Japan, child-adult, I-he, work-leisure, etc-etc. With the great affection of the author. François. 1989"] enhanced with s

First edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Minor worming and a stain to the back cover, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.

First edition illustrated with 3 original drawings by Fernand Léger and printed in 150 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
A rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Arches Vellum, only large papers.
Spine of the chemise slightly faded, a beautiful copy.
Issue illustrated with 4 original lithographs by Jacques Monory.
Text by Alain Jouffroy.
A beautiful copy.
Handwritten signature by Jacques Monory in pencil on the colophon.

Second edition.
Publisher's full blue cloth binding, smooth spine, lacking dust jacket.
Handsome copy
Autograph inscription signed by Mezz Meezrow to Jean Claval: "... ardent jazz fan..."

New edition.
Fine copy
Signed and inscribed by Gilbert Cesbron to Jean Claval.

First French edition, one of 41 numbered copies on pure linen, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and boards lightly and marginally faded as usual, otherwise handsome copy

Original photograph of the first edition of Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary dressed in a signed binding on a library background.
Printed on Premium Luster 270 g, laminated on Dibond (aluminum).
Hanging system on reverse.

Certificate of authenticity provided by Librairie Le Feu Follet.

Photo credits @Librairie Le Feu Follet. All rights reserved.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very lightly sunned without significance, a small stain to lower right corner of rear board.
Signed autograph inscription from Michel Tournier to Ulrike Bergweiler, who was secretary to Antoine Gallimard.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Jean-Paul Aron to Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard.

First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed for the second volume, reprint for the second.
Very handsome set presented in publisher's slipcase.
Rich iconography.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches vellum, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full green cloth binding, smooth spine, green paper endpapers and pastedowns.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by René Depestre to Arnaud Spire.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vellum, deluxe copy.
First endpaper slightly and partially shadowed, otherwise a handsome and rare full-margined copy.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine slightly sunned.
Iconography.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Andreï Schaïkevitch to Gustave Bret.

First edition printed with a small number of copies.
A poem by Renée Vivien at the top of the work.
A beautiful and very rare copy.
In memoriam...

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Signed and inscribed copy from Philippe Sollers to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket.
Signed and inscribed copy from Philippe Sollers to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy with the illustrated dust jacket.
Autograph inscription signed by Vassilis Vassilikos to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue after 1 nacre Japan, 15 imperial Japan and 25 Normandy.
Front cover and spine slightly faded as usual.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
Handsome copy.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine browned with a small lack at foot.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Marcel Jouhandeau: "Pour Marcel Aymé de tout coeur, je veux voir sa pièce et ne reçois rien. Marcel J. 5 Dec.61." ["For Marcel Aymé with all my heart, I want to see his play and receive nothing. Marcel J. 5 Dec.61."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Rare and fine full-page signed autograph inscription from Bernard-Henri Lévy to Jean-Louis Guillaud on his master work, which reads like a manifesto: "... because the 'left' changes, intellectuals 'resist' and this barbarie à visage humain bears witness to it, in respectful homage. Bernard-Henry Lévy."

First edition on ordinary paper, with mention of second edition.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Leiris to Jean Claval.

First edition of the French translation, one of 86 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly discolored.

First edition with illustrated cover by Marcel Duchamp.
Iconography.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the service de presse.
Significant ink stains at head of second volume affecting only very slightly and marginally the final front endpaper, small marginal tears to boards.
Precious dated inscription signed by René Benjamin: "A Sacha Guitry, ce livre qui n'a qu'une idée, parbleu, c'est de lui plaire." ["To Sacha Guitry, this book which has only one idea, by Jove, it is to please him."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy, with press cutting attached.
Handsome dated autograph inscription signed by Erik Orsenna to his friend Nadine Nimier: "Pour Nadine, cher Nadine, souvenirs, souvenirs, oh comme je t'embrasse ! Bon(s) voyage(s) sur la route du papier notre cher et vieux compagnon ! Je t'embrasse. Ton vieil Erik. 6.VI.2012." ["For Nadine, dear Nadine, memories, memories, oh how I embrace you! Good journey(s) on the paper route, our dear and old companion! I embrace you. Your old Erik. 6.VI.2012."]

First edition in French, one of 165 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite minimal foxing at head of covers.

First edition on ordinary paper, statement of 16th edition.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Claude Roy to Jean Claval.

First edition, one of 473 numbered copies on Arches vellum.
Two small tears of no consequence to the slipcase.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with 6 gouaches by Dimitri Bouchêne.
Fine and premonitory autograph inscription signed by Léandre Vaillat to Maryelle Krempff, then a promising dancer as principal dancer at the Opera who would complete her career as prima ballerina at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the Conservatoire National de région de Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A ma très jeune amie Maryelle Krempff qui regarde au firmament de la danse et qui finira bien par y décrocher une étoile avec ma respectueuse sympathie

First edition illustrated with 400 photographs including 16 hors-texte plates.
Spine and boards marginally browned as usual, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by André Levinson to Frédéric Lefèvre: "... esthéticien fervent..."

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated 1943 and signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff, then a promising dancer as principal subject of the Opera who would complete her career as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989.