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  1. "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
  2. "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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. "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
  6. 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...
    €4,000
  7. Le Château de Cène
    [Bernard NOËL as] Urbain d' ORLHAC, François LUNVEN

    Le Château de Cène[The Castle of the Last Supper]

    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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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...

    €7,500
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Un Garçon sans Importance
    Marcel MOULOUDJI

    Un Garçon sans Importance

    Gallimard|Paris 1971|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription by Marcel Mouloudji to Jean Claval enhanced with a small drawn sun.
    €50
  19. Essai sur l'instruction des aveugles, ou exposé analytique des procédés employés pour les instruire
    Dr Sébastien GUILLIE

    Essai sur l'instruction des aveugles, ou exposé analytique des procédés employés pour les instruire[An essay on the instruction and amusements of the blind]

    Imprimé par les aveugles|Paris 1817|13.50 x 22.20 cm|relié

    First edition, illustrated with an allegorical frontispiece by Dubois and 21 engraved plates by Azélie Hubert after Julie Ribault, depicting blind individuals engaged in various activities and the tools used for their education. On the verso of the front free endpaper, a manuscript note referencing the life of Saint Jerome by Colombey, concerning the life of a blind philosopher.

    Pastiche Bradel-style binding in waxed, speckled beige paper, typical of the period. Contemporary brown sheepskin title label. Untrimmed copy, with full margins. From p. 190 onward, a faint angular water stain appears and continues through to p. 204; otherwise, a clean and bright copy.

    €500
  20. Aimables sauvages
    Francis HUXLEY

    Aimables sauvages

    Plon|Paris 1960|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation established by Monique Lévi-Strauss, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Work illustrated with 39 illustrations in and out of text.
    Handsome copy complete with its photographic dust jacket which shows slight rubbing and marginal tears.


    €60
  21. "Tu es pareille à une sirène cruelle qui aurait aveuglé un esclave et qui se couronnerait étant nue, de l'indifférence de l'esclave aveugle devant sa beauté."
    Renée VIVIEN

    "Tu es pareille à une sirène cruelle qui aurait aveuglé un esclave et qui se couronnerait étant nue, de l'indifférence de l'esclave aveugle devant sa beauté."Signed Autograph Love Letter to Natalie Clifford Barney

    s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [ca. 1905]|12.50 x 16.70 cm|4 pages sur un double feuillet
    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?...
    €2,800
  22. Fortune virile
    André FRAIGNEAU, François-Martin SALVAT

    Fortune virile

    Editions du livre moderne|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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."]


    €150
  23. Olga Spessivtzeva Magicienne envoûtée
    Andreï SCHAIKEVITCH

    Olga Spessivtzeva Magicienne envoûtée

    Librairie Les lettres|Paris 1954|14 x 19 cm|broché
    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."]




    €150
  24. "Il y aura aussi 3 poèmes que j'ai écrits à la mémoire de Renée Vivien."
    Natalie Clifford BARNEY

    "Il y aura aussi 3 poèmes que j'ai écrits à la mémoire de Renée Vivien."Signed autograph letter to a friend

    Paris samedi 29 novembre 1952|13.50 x 20.80 cm|une page sur un feuillet
    Handwritten signed letter addressed to a friend: “There will also be three poems that I wrote in memory of Renée Vivien”
    Paris Saturday 29 November 1952 | 13,5 x 20,8 cm | one page on a leaf
    Handwritten letter signed by Natalie Clifford Barney addressed to a friend and written in black ink on a stationery from 20 rue Jacob (Paris VIe). 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...
    €1,800
  25. Mémoires
    Marguerite Jeanne Cordier de Launay, baronne de STAAL

    Mémoires

    Jouaust|Paris 1890|11 x 18 cm|2 volumes reliés
    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.

    €400
  26. "Je compterai les secondes aux battements de mon coeur."
    Renée VIVIEN

    "Je compterai les secondes aux battements de mon coeur."Signed autograph card addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney

    s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [ca 1900]|9.50 x 5.60 cm|une carte rédigée des deux côtés
    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...
    €1,200
  27. "Mon si fragile bonheur, sois très prudente et ménage ta jolie santé frêle qui m'est si précieuse."
    Renée VIVIEN

    "Mon si fragile bonheur, sois très prudente et ménage ta jolie santé frêle qui m'est si précieuse."Signed autograph card addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney

    s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [ca 1900]|9.50 x 5.60 cm|une carte rédigée des deux côtés
    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...
    €1,200
  28. "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."
    Renée VIVIEN

    "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."Signed autograph letter addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney

    s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [ca. 1900]|12.30 x 16.50 cm|1 page1/2 sur un double feuillet
    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...
    €2,300
  29. 1910-1960 Kléber-Colombes
    Jean GIONO

    1910-1960 Kléber-Colombes

    Nrf|Paris 1960|21 x 31 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
    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.
    €150
  30. "Il ne faut plus souffrir pour moi, ma Douceur blonde, je t'aime, je te guérirai."
    Renée VIVIEN

    "Il ne faut plus souffrir pour moi, ma Douceur blonde, je t'aime, je te guérirai."Autograph Love Letter to Natalie Clifford Barney

    s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [ca. 1904]|11.50 x 15.90 cm|4 pages sur un double feuillet
    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...
    €3,000
  32. La seule Révolution
    Martin Luther KING

    La seule Révolution

    Casterman|Paris 1968|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    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.

    €50
  33. Les Echanges légers
    (to Robert BRASILLACH) Paul MOUSSET

    Les Echanges légers

    Grasset|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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.
    €150
  34. Stern auf der Schwelle
    Johannes HUBNER, Rolf SZYMANSKI

    Stern auf der Schwelle[Star on the Threshold]

    Julliard|Paris 1967|12.50 x 21 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    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.
    €250
  35. "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 suit tristement."
    Renée VIVIEN

    "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 suit tristement."Signed autograph letter addressed to Natalie Clifford Barney

    s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [ca. 1900]|12.30 x 16.50 cm|4 pages sur un double feuillet
    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...
    €2,500
  36. Jimmy
    Pierre COURTADE

    Jimmy

    Les Editeurs Français Réunis|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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.
    €60
  37. Les chansons de Bilitis
    Pierre LOUŸS

    Les chansons de Bilitis

    Devambez|Paris 1925|23 x 32.50 cm|relié

    Illustrated edition with twelve original etchings by Édouard Chimot, issued in a limited edition of 576 numbered copies. The present copy, no. 111, is one of 100 printed on tinted Van Gelder Holland wove paper, accompanied by the usual double suite of the etchings in colour and in black.

     

    It is further enriched with an original signed drawing by Édouard Chimot and an exceptional quadruple suite, on Japan paper, of eight of the etchings illustrating the work: the unreduced line engraving, the...

    €6,500
  39. Jerry Frish Détective
    Nellise CHILD

    Jerry Frish Détective

    Librairie des Champs-Elysées|Paris 1936|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    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

    €50
  40. Juan Gris
    WALDEMAR GEORGE

    Juan Gris

    Nrf|Paris 1931|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    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.

    €50
  41. Man Ray
    Georges RIBEMONT-DESSAIGNES

    Man Ray

    Nrf|Paris 1924|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    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.

    €50
  42. Marc Chagall
    WALDEMAR GEORGE

    Marc Chagall

    Nrf|Paris 1928|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    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.

    €50
  43. Couché par écrit. De la Situation psychanalytique
    Jacqueline ROUSSEAU-DUJARDIN

    Couché par écrit. De la Situation psychanalytique

    Galilée|Paris 1981|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €60
  44. Les Humeurs de la Mer. Les Mâitres du Temps
    Vladimir VOLKOFF

    Les Humeurs de la Mer. Les Mâitres du Temps

    L'âge d'homme|Paris 1980|15.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    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."]
    €60
  45. Pen Duick VI
    Eric TABARLY

    Pen Duick VI

    Editions du Pen Duick|Paris 1974|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine creased, foxing on endpapers.
    Iconography.
    Autograph inscription signed by Eric Tabarly.
    €60
  46. La Jeunesse de Studs Lonigan
    James Thomas FARRELL

    La Jeunesse de Studs Lonigan

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 165 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    A fine copy.


    €120
  47. Les Amours de Leucippe et de Clitophon
    Henry CHAPRONT, ACHILLE TATIUS

    Les Amours de Leucippe et de Clitophon

    A l'enseigne du Pot Cassé|Paris 1930|13.50 x 20.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
    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.

    €80
  48. Satires
    Georges SCHARF, HORACE [Quintus Horatius Flaccus]

    Satires

    A l'enseigne du Pot Cassé|Paris 1931|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    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.

    €60
  49. Les Rats
    Bernard FRANK

    Les Rats

    Flammarion|Paris 1985|14 x 20 cm|broché
    New edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine somewhat wrinkled and yellowed.
    Signed and inscribed copy from Bernard Frank to Jacques Ourévitch.
    €70
  50. Si proche et lointaine
    Louis ROCHE

    Si proche et lointaine

    Gallimard|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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.

    €150
  51. Le Château de Cène
    [Bernard NOËL as] Urbain d' ORLHAC

    Le Château de Cène

    Jérôme Martineau|Paris 1969|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    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...
    €150
  52. Les Pérégrines
    Jeanne BOURIN

    Les Pérégrines

    François Bourin|Paris 1989|15 x 22 cm|broché
    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.
    €40
  53. Le roy soleil
    Gustave TOUDOUZE, Maurice LELOIR

    Le roy soleil

    Boivin et Cie|Paris 1931|30 x 37 cm|relié
    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.


    €700
  54. Pèlerinage à la Terre
    Robert SHECKLEY

    Pèlerinage à la Terre

    Denoël|Paris 1960|12 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy.

    €60
  55. Là-Bas et ailleurs
    Charles BEAUMONT

    Là-Bas et ailleurs

    Denoël|Paris 1959|12 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy.

    €60
  56. Richelieu
    Théodore CAHU, Maurice LELOIR

    Richelieu

    Boivin et Cie|Paris 1910|30 x 37 cm|relié
    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...
    €450
  57. Le Voyage des morts
    François AUGIÉRAS (inscribed to Luc ESTANG)

    Le Voyage des morts

    La nef de Paris|Paris 1959|14 x 19 cm|broché
    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.
    €1,800
  58. Prospectus pour l'exposition intitulée "Films réalisés par des peintres" au Musée d'Art Moderne de la ville de Paris les 14&15 et 29&30 Octobre 1970
    Christian BOLTANSKI, COLLECTIF

    Prospectus pour l'exposition intitulée "Films réalisés par des peintres" au Musée d'Art Moderne de la ville de Paris les 14&15 et 29&30 Octobre 1970Prospectus for the exhibition entitled "Films realises par des peintres" at the Musee d'Art Moderne in the city of Paris on 14 & 15 and 29 & 30 October 1970

    Arc cinéma|Paris 1970|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille

    First roneo edition of the prospectus for the exhibition organized by the A.R.C. (Animation Recherche Confrontation) cinema section at the instigation of Christian Boltanski.
    Signs of folding due to having been placed in an envelope.

    The event was attended by Edmund Alleyn, Gianni Bertini, Christian Boltanski, Guðmundur Guðmundsson said Erró, Gérard Fromanger, Ipousteguy, Jean Le Gac, Tamas Zanko, Bruce Nauman, Pesce, Martial Raysse, Peter Stämpfli.

    A rare document.

    €500
  59. "J'ai du mal à vous pardonner le mal que vous vous êtes fait à vous-même !"
    Natalie Clifford BARNEY

    "J'ai du mal à vous pardonner le mal que vous vous êtes fait à vous-même !"Signed autograph letter addressed to Dr. Francis Mars

    Paris 17 novembre 1966|20.70 x 13.50 cm|une page sur un feuillet, enveloppe jointe

    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 VIe), 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...

    €600
  60. Daphnis et Chloé
    François-Martin SALVAT, LONGUS

    Daphnis et Chloé

    A l'enseigne du Pot Cassé|Paris 1928|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    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.

    €60
  61. Gespräche mit Rauda Jamis
    Gisèle FREUND

    Gespräche mit Rauda Jamis[Conversations with Rauda Jamis]

    Schirmer - Mosel|München [Munich] • & Paris • & London 1993|12 x 20.50 cm|broché
    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.


    €250
  62. Contes fantastiques
    Ernst Theodor Amadeus HOFFMANN

    Contes fantastiques

    Lavigne|Paris 1843|14.50 x 24 cm|relié
    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...
    €600
  63. Le Vagabond
    Fritz LEIBER

    Le Vagabond

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1969|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First French edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy.

    €80
  64. L'Année du Soleil calme
    Wilson TUCKER

    L'Année du Soleil calme

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1973|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First French edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy.

    €80
  65. La Croisade de l'Idiot
    Clifford SIMAK

    La Croisade de l'Idiot

    Denoël|Paris 1961|12 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Very fine copy.

    €50
  67. La Jeune Parque
    Jean CARTON, Paul VALÉRY

    La Jeune Parque[The Young Fate]

    Le livre contemporain • Les bibliophiles franco-suisses|Paris 1960|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    Illustrated edition with original etchings by Jean Carton and printed in 200 copies on laid paper, ours one of the 170 named copies/
    €1,200
  70. La grande Sortie
    Marcel MOULOUDJI

    La grande Sortie

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed and inscribed copy from Marcel Mouloudji to Jean Claval.
    €50
  71. La Dimension des Miracles
    Robert SHECKLEY

    La Dimension des Miracles

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1973|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Very handsome copy.

    €100
  72. Question de Poids
    Hal CLEMENT

    Question de Poids

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1971|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Very handsome copy.

    €60
  73. La Danse. Les grands Courants de la Danse académique
    Serge LIFAR

    La Danse. Les grands Courants de la Danse académique

    Denoël|Paris 1938|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    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."]




    €250
  74. Catalogue des oeuvres de Georges Mathieu présentées à la Manufacture nationale des Gobelins en Septembre-Octobre 1969
    Georges MATHIEU

    Catalogue des oeuvres de Georges Mathieu présentées à la Manufacture nationale des Gobelins en Septembre-Octobre 1969

    Manufacture nationale des Gobelins|Paris 1969|32 x 32 cm|broché
    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.


    €1,200
  75. A la Gloire de Cynthie
    Geneviève ROSTAN, PROPERCE

    A la Gloire de Cynthie

    A l'enseigne du Pot Cassé|Paris 1932|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    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.

    €60
  76. Six Satires
    René POTTIER, PERSE

    Six Satires

    A l'enseigne du Pot Cassé|Paris 1930|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    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.

    €60
  77. Je suis Ecrivain
    François WEYERGANS

    Je suis Ecrivain

    Gallimard|Paris 1989|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    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...
    €100
  78. La Paix
    Ernst JÜNGER

    La Paix

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  79. Voyage atlantique
    Ernst JÜNGER

    Voyage atlantique

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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.
    €80
  80. Orénoque
    Fernand LEGER, Robert GANZO

    Orénoque

    S. n.|Paris 1937|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €800
  81. Derrière le miroir numéro spécial Jacques Monory
    Jacques MONORY

    Derrière le miroir numéro spécial Jacques Monory

    Maeght éditeur|Paris 1978|28.50 x 37.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    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.
    €700
  82. Really the blues
    Mezz MEZZROW

    Really the blues

    Gallimard|Paris 1946|14 x 22 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    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..."
    €100
  83. C'est Mozart qu'on assassine
    Gilbert CESBRON

    C'est Mozart qu'on assassine

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1946|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    New edition.
    Fine copy
    Signed and inscribed by Gilbert Cesbron to Jean Claval.
    €40
  84. Les grands Fonds
    Bernard WOLFE

    Les grands Fonds

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|14 x 21 cm|broché
    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

    €80
  85. Photographie de l'édition originale de Madame Bovary de Gustave Flaubert contrecollée sur aluminium

    Photographie de l'édition originale de Madame Bovary de Gustave Flaubert contrecollée sur aluminiumPhotograph of the first edition of Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert, mounted on aluminum. For decoration.

    Librairie Le Feu Follet|Paris 2022|60 x 60 cm|Photograph|autre

    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.

    €270
  86. 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 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.




    €150
  87. Mon Sida
    Jean-Paul ARON

    Mon Sida

    Christian Bourgois|Paris 1988|12 x 20 cm|broché
    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.

    €120
  89. Bonheur impair et passe
    Françoise SAGAN

    Bonheur impair et passe

    Julliard|Paris 1964|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches vellum, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €600
  90. En état de Poésie
    René DEPESTRE

    En état de Poésie

    Les Editeurs Français Réunis|Paris 1980|10.50 x 13.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    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.
    €150
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