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  1. Un collier Técla (Publicité, Volume 1, La Gazette du Bon ton, 1920 n°2) [suivi de] Robes du soir de Jeanne Lanvin
    Pierre MOURGUE (TECLA)

    Un collier Técla (Publicité, Volume 1, La Gazette du Bon ton, 1920 n°2) [suivi de] Robes du soir de Jeanne Lanvin

    Lucien Vogel éditeur|Paris 1920|18 x 24 cm|une feuille
    Original color print created by Pierre Mourgue, printed on laid paper, signed at bottom right of the plate. Advertising plate for dresses by Jeanne Lanvin on verso.
    Original engraving created for the illustration of La Gazette du bon ton, one of the most beautiful and influential fashion magazines of the 20th century, celebrating the talent of French creators and artists in the full bloom of Art Deco.
    Famous fashion magazine founded in 1912 by Lucien Vogel, La Gazette du bon ton was published until 1925 with an interruption during the War from 1915 to 1920, due to the mobilization of its editor-in-chief. It consists of 69 issues...
    €60
  2. A. Janesich, Joaillier (Publicité, Volume 1, La Gazette du Bon ton, 1920 n°4)
    Edouard HALOUZE (JANESICH)

    A. Janesich, Joaillier (Publicité, Volume 1, La Gazette du Bon ton, 1920 n°4)

    Lucien Vogel éditeur|Paris 1920|18 x 24 cm|une feuille
    Original color print created by Edouard Halouze, finely heightened in gold, printed on laid paper and signed in the upper right of the plate.
    Painter, illustrator and decorator, Edouard Halouze drew fashion vignettes for the Gazette du Bon ton from the magazine's beginnings. Alongside this work, he participated in 1920 in an exhibition devoted to "La mode vue par les peintres" presented at the Musée des arts décoratifs.
    He distinguished himself from other Gazette illustrators through his Cubist style in sets, costumes and program covers for music-halls.
    Original engraving created for the illustration of La Gazette du bon ton, one of the most...
    €60
  3. L'ondulation permanente Eugène (Publicité, La Gazette du Bon ton, 1920)
    [Eugène PERMA] Marcel FROMENTI

    L'ondulation permanente Eugène (Publicité, La Gazette du Bon ton, 1920)

    Lucien Vogel éditeur|Paris 1920|18 x 24 cm|une feuille
    Original color print advertising the permanent wave according to Eugène Perma, printed on laid paper. Three advertising vignettes on the reverse on "The magical Marcel method of permanent hair waving", the Salon du des humoristes and Pissot & Pavy's hats.
    Original engraving created for the illustration of La Gazette du bon ton, one of the most beautiful and influential fashion magazines of the 20th century, celebrating the talent of French creators and artists in the full bloom of Art Deco.
    Famous fashion magazine founded in 1912 by Lucien Vogel, La Gazette du bon ton was published until 1925 with an interruption during the War...
    €60
  4. L'ondulation permanente Eugène (Publicité, La Gazette du Bon ton, 1920)
    SIMEON

    L'ondulation permanente Eugène (Publicité, La Gazette du Bon ton, 1920)

    Lucien Vogel éditeur|Paris 1920|18 x 24 cm|une feuille
    Original color print advertising the Verlaine shop, printed on laid paper. Two advertising vignettes on the reverse about Valaze and Dr Dys products.
    Original engraving created for the illustration of La Gazette du bon ton, one of the most beautiful and influential fashion magazines of the 20th century, celebrating the talent of French creators and artists in the full bloom of art deco.
    Famous fashion magazine founded in 1912 by Lucien Vogel, La Gazette du bon ton appeared until 1925 with an interruption during the War from 1915 to 1920, due to the mobilization of its editor-in-chief. It consists of 69 issues printed in only...
    €60
  5. Port-Royal
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Port-Royal

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the 40 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Very nice copy as issued, edges preserved.
    €800
  6. Le cardinal d'Espagne
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Le cardinal d'Espagne

    Gallimard|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the 36 numbered copies on vergé de Holland paper, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Very nice copy as issued.
    €800
  7. Les Chants de Maldoror
    Isidore Ducasse, Comte de LAUTREAMONT

    Les Chants de MaldororMaldoror

    Chez tous les libraires|Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] 1874|12.50 x 19 cm|relié

    Rare first edition, with the wrapper and title page dated 1874.

    Half black morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, date at foot, gilt fillet on boards, combed paper pastedowns and endpapers, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed Alix.

    Printed in 1869 by Lacroix, this edition was not released for sale for fear of censorship. Only about ten copies were stitched and given to the author (five have been recorded to date). In 1874, Jean-Baptiste Rozez, another Belgian publisher-bookseller, acquired the stock and published the work with a wrapper and cancel title page dated 1874, without publisher's imprint. It was in his...

    €8,000
  8. Les feuilles libres N°44
    COLLECTIF

    Les feuilles libres N°44

    Les feuilles libres|Paris Novembre-Décembre 1926|19 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Literary contributions by Blaise Cendrars, Jean Cocteau, Pierre Reverdy, Tristan Tzara, Alberto Savinio, Jules Supervielle, René Crevel, Maxime Alexandre, Philippe Soupault, ...
    Two small lacks to head and foot of spine.
    €120
  9. L'art social
    Roger MARX

    L'art social

    Gustave Charpentier|Paris 1913|16.50 x 26 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies reimposed on Arches laid paper specially printed for the bibliophilic society of the "XX".
    Preface by Anatole France.
    Full glazed caramel calf binding, spine slightly darkened with four raised bands decorated with stylized floral motifs stamped in blind, floral compositions stamped in blind to upper corners of boards, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, original double wrappers slightly preserved and double spine preserved, contemporary binding signed René Kieffer.
    Manuscript signature of Roger Marx below the justification page.
    €680
  10. La revanche du corbeau
    Louis PERGAUD

    La revanche du corbeau

    Mercure de France|Paris 1911|16.50 x 26 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies reimposed on handmade Arches laid paper specially printed for the bibliophilic society of the "XX".
    Full glazed caramel calf binding, spine slightly darkened and rubbed with four raised bands decorated with stylized floral motifs stamped in blind, floral compositions stamped in blind to upper corners of boards, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, original triple wrappers slightly preserved and triple spine preserved, contemporary binding signed René Kieffer.
    Manuscript signature of Louis Pergaud below the justification page.
    €1,500
  11. Etude sur le tir d'infanterie
    H. PATTE

    Etude sur le tir d'infanterie

    Henri Charles-Lavauzelle|Paris • & Limoges 1890|14 x 22.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in half red cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt fleuron, double gilt fillet at tail, marbled paper boards.
    Some light foxing, a hole with loss affecting the "T" of the word "tir" in the work's title on the title page, manuscript signature of a previous owner on the title page.
    Work illustrated with 29 figures in the text and tables at the end of the volume.
    €80
  12. Déluges
    Georges HERMENT

    Déluges

    José Corti|Paris 1938|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Preface by Pierre Reverdy.
    Handsome copy despite minor foxing to margins of some leaves, unlettered spine very slightly darkened.
    Autograph inscription signed by Georges Herment to Jean-François Tournaire: "... ces poèmes de mes vint-deux ans. Georges "42ans" Herment."






    €60
  13. Les nièces de Mazarin, études de moeurs et de caractères au dix-septième siècle
    Amédée RENÉE

    Les nièces de Mazarin, études de moeurs et de caractères au dix-septième siècle

    Firmin-Didot|Paris 1856|14 x 22 cm|relié
    Second edition.
    Half blue morocco with corners, spine with five raised bands decorated with richly ornamented gilt double compartments, traces of rubbing to spine, gilt date at foot, gilt fillets highlighting the marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted on a pastedown, top edge gilt, corners slightly bumped, binding signed Pagnant.
    Foxing, a small angular lack at head of the half-title page on which the inscription appears.
    Signed and inscribed by Amédée Renée.
    €50
  14. Chimie des gens du monde
    Samuel PARKES

    Chimie des gens du monde

    Leblanc|Paris 1822|13 x 20.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition of the French translation based on the ninth English edition.
    Half black shagreen bindings, spines with four raised bands decorated with blind double compartments, traces of rubbing to spines, traces of library shelf labels at head of spines, black paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges.
    Foxing, gift inscriptions in pen at head of half-title pages, it appears that an endpaper has been torn at the beginning of each volume.
    Another particularity of our copy: numerous blank leaves have been bound at the end of each volume, certainly intended to contain manuscript observations from a previous owner.
    Copy complete with its folding plate...
    €120
  15. Les soirées de Paris N°22
    COLLECTIF, Francis PICABIA

    Les soirées de Paris N°22

    Les soirées de Paris|Paris 15 Mars 1914|17 x 26 cm|agrafé
    First edition.
    Contributions by Guillaume Apollinaire "Horace Holley" & "Le 30ème salon des Indépendants", Alfred Jarry "Lettres", Giovanni Papini "Deux philosophes (Bergson et Croce)", Roch Grey "De Paris à Biarritz", Gabrielle Buffet "Musique d'aujourd'hui" ...
    Issue illustrated with 6 reproductions of works including 2 in color by Francis Picabia.
    Corner lacks to boards, boards detached, handsome interior condition.
    €100
  16. Les soirées de Paris N°23
    Guillaume APOLLINAIRE, Blaise CENDRARS

    Les soirées de Paris N°23

    Les soirées de Paris|Paris 15 Avril 1914|17 x 26 cm|agrafé
    First edition.
    Contributions by Alfred Jarry with letters, poems by Guillaume Apollinaire, Blaise Cendrars, Max Jacob, Vincent Muselli, Jean Royère, Jacques Dyssord...
    Issue illustrated after 8 recent paintings by Georges Braque.
    Small corner lacks to boards, boards tending to detach.
    €120
  20. Calandine
    Michel DORIGNÉ, Daniel TAR

    Calandine

    Errol Buckner|Paris 1958|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 250 numbered deluxe copies, the only grand papier copies.
    Illustrated with 7 drawings by Daniel Tar.
    Signed autograph inscription by Daniel Tar to a friend enriched with a drawing framing the autograph inscription: "... toutes mes amitiés particulières et autres. Amicalement, cette erreur de puberté. Daniel Tar." ["...all my particular and other friendships. Cordially, this error of puberty. Daniel Tar."]
    €100
  21. [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Théodore Gudin
    Jean Antoine Théodore Baron GUDIN, Étienne CARJAT

    [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Théodore Gudin

    Carjat et Cie|Paris 1870 (S.d. ca)|6 x 10.50 cm|une photographie
    Original albumen photograph, carte-de-visite format, mounted on cardboard by Carjat & cie, with their mark on the verso. Below the photograph: Legé et Bergeron, who partnered with Carjat and worked between 1868 and 1873.
    Full-length portrait of Baron Gudin in formal dress.
    Manuscript annotation on verso.




    €600
  22. [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photoglyptique de Théodore de Banville
    Théodore de BANVILLE

    [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photoglyptique de Théodore de Banville

    Goupil & Cie|Paris 1880|24 x 34 cm|une photoglyptie
    Photoglypty in the format of a photographic plate, mounted on rigid cardboard from La galerie Contemporaine by Goupil. Photoglypty after the photograph by Tourtin.
    Medium portrait of Théodore de Banville, hands crossed, 17x22cm. Light foxing in the margins. Fine condition.
    Similar to a carbon print with its warm and deep tones, photoglypty is a complex photomechanical process for photographic reproduction that was used for about 20 years, from 1875 to 1895. Seeking an ideal and aesthetic image of famous men, the plates were always retouched and repainted, to smooth out an unsightly wrinkle or too bothersome defect, polish the hair, etc. Thus photography and printmaking merge in a...
    €500
  23. La grande messe des morts de Hector Berlioz
    Georges CHAMPEAUX, Jean Gabriel DARAGNÈS

    La grande messe des morts de Hector Berlioz

    Columbia Pathé-Marconi|Paris 1944|18.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copy.
    Work illustrated with wood engravings by Jean-Gabriel Daragnès.
    Fine copy.
    €80
  24. Jeunesse
    Heinrich MANN

    Jeunesse

    Stock|Paris 1923|9.50 x 14 cm|broché
    First edition in French which appears to have been published before the German edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Hollande paper initialed by the publisher, the only deluxe copies.
    Some light foxing on the first endpaper, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €150
  25. Portrait photographique du Baron Haussmann
    Georges Eugène HAUSSMANN BARON

    Portrait photographique du Baron Haussmann

    Mayer & Pierson|Paris s. d. [circa 1860]|6.20 x 10.50 cm|une photographie
    Original albumen photograph representing Baron Haussmann, in carte-de-visite format, mounted on cardboard from the Mayer & Pierson studio, with the mark on the back.
    Pencil annotation on the back of the print. Very fine print executed in a much more careful manner than photographers of the period. The cardboard is more rigid, the corners of the photograph are rounded.


    €1,200
  26. La psychologie politique et la défense sociale
    Gustave LE BON

    La psychologie politique et la défense sociale

    Flammarion|Paris 1910|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the rare copies on Japan paper, of which no mention is made.
    Half dark blue shagreen binding, smooth spine richly decorated with gilt typographical and floral motifs, some rubbing traces on one joint and the lower headcap, gilt fillet outlining the marbled paper boards, pebbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    A handsomely bound copy.
    Provenance: from the personal library of Gustave Le Bon with his bookplate representing Buddha meditating in the lotus position pasted on a pastedown.
    €450
  27. [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Gustave Doré
    Gustave DORÉ, Pierre PETIT

    [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Gustave Doré

    Pierre Petit|Paris 1860 (Ca)|5.80 x 10.30 cm|une photographie
    Original albumen photograph in carte-de-visite format, mounted on Pierre Petit cardboard mount, with his mark on the reverse.
    Full-length portrait of Gustave Doré, dressed in white, around age 30, with mustache. Very rare photograph of the painter in his youth.
    Manuscript annotation on the reverse.
    The Musée d'Orsay holds a photograph of Doré by Pierre Petit from the same period but the artist wears a black velvet waistcoat, a black coat, hands in pockets.





    €1,500
  28. Choses et autres
    Jacques PRÉVERT

    Choses et autres

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Fine copy.
    Amusing autograph inscription dated and signed by Jacques Prévert to Doctor Jullien: "Avec plaisir choses et autres chaises et êtres... etc pour le docteur Jullien..." ["With pleasure things and other chairs and beings... etc for Doctor Jullien..."]

    €500
  29. Mémoires du Maréchal Marmont, Duc de Raguse de 1792 à 1841 imprimés sur le manuscrit original de l'auteur avec le portrait du Duc de Reischstadt, celui du duc de Raguse et quatre fac-similé de Charles X, du duc d'Angoulême, de l'empereur Nicolas et du duc de Raguse.
    Auguste-Frédéric-Louis Viesse, duc de Raguse MARMONT

    Mémoires du Maréchal Marmont, Duc de Raguse de 1792 à 1841 imprimés sur le manuscrit original de l'auteur avec le portrait du Duc de Reischstadt, celui du duc de Raguse et quatre fac-similé de Charles X, du duc d'Angoulême, de l'empereur Nicolas et du duc de Raguse.

    Perrotin|Paris 1857|14 x 22.30 cm|10 volumes reliés
    First edition without statement of edition, illustrated with 2 portraits including one in color of the Duke of Reichstadt, 4 facsimiles and 2 maps, as well as a folding table. The 10th volume, in uniform binding, is the refutation of Raguse's memoirs by Laurent de Lardeche: Réfutation des Mémoires du Maréchal Marmont, Duc de Raguse devant l'histoire.
    Contemporary half black shagreen binding. Smooth spine in Jansenist style with cold fillets. Gilt title and volume number. Boards rubbed. One library label at the foot of volume 5. Some foxing on an otherwise fresh set. Good copy.
    "Of first order for Bonaparte's youth, but only for this period. Does not Marmont declare that he admires...
    €800
  30. [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de George Sand
    George SAND

    [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de George Sand

    Nadar|Paris s. d. [circa 1852]|6.50 x 10.30 cm|une photographie
    Original albumen photograph representing George Sand, in carte-de-visite format, mounted on studio cardboard from Nadar "35 boulevart des Capucines".
    This photograph, taken in 1852 by Nadar after a daguerreotype by Richebourg, was commercialized between 1862 and 1871, as evidenced by the photographer's address on the back of the cardboard.
    Pencil annotation in lower margin of the portrait as well as on the back. A period bookseller's label pasted on the back of the cardboard.
    One copy at the Musée d'Orsay.
    €1,200
  31. La seconde guerre mondiale
    André LATREILLE

    La seconde guerre mondiale

    Hachette|Paris 1966|15.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on pure paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Half old rose morocco binding with corners, spine very lightly faded with four raised bands, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Burkhart.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  32. [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Théophile Gautier
    Théophile GAUTIER

    [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Théophile Gautier

    Charles Barenne|Paris s. d. [1864]|6.30 x 10.10 cm|une photographie
    Original albumen print photograph depicting Théophile Gautier, in carte-de-visite format, mounted on studio card from Charles Barenne et Cie, 127 Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
    Manuscript annotations in pencil on the reverse of the photograph.
    One example in the Musée d'Orsay.
    €1,000
  33. [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique d'Alphonse de Lamartine
    Alphonse de LAMARTINE, NADAR [Félix TOURNACHON]

    [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique d'Alphonse de Lamartine

    Nadar|Paris s. d. [1856]|6.50 x 10.20 cm|une photographie
    Original albumen print photograph depicting Alphonse de Lamartine, in carte-de-visite format, mounted on studio card from Nadar "35 boulevart des Capucines".
    This photograph, taken in 1856, was marketed between 1862 and 1871, as evidenced by the photographer's address on the back of the card.
    Pen annotation on the reverse of the photograph.
    €1,000
  34. [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Paul Féval
    Paul FÉVAL

    [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Paul Féval

    Disdéri & Cie|Paris s. d. [circa 1860]|6.20 x 10.50 cm|une photographie
    Original albumen photograph depicting Paul Féval, carte-de-visite format, mounted on cardboard from the Disdéri et Cie studio.
    Pencil annotation on verso of photograph.
    We have found no examples of this photograph in public collections.
    €500
  35. [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique d'Isaac Strauss
    Isaac STRAUSS

    [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique d'Isaac Strauss

    Nadar|Paris s. d. [circa 1860]|6.20 x 10.50 cm|une photographie
    Original albumen photograph depicting violinist and conductor Isaac Strauss, carte-de-visite format, mounted on card from Nadar studio.
    Pencil annotation on verso of the photograph. Nadar's embossed stamp in lower left margin.
    €100
  36. Nouvelles pensées d'un biologiste
    (to Boris VIAN) Jean ROSTAND

    Nouvelles pensées d'un biologiste

    Stock|Paris 1947|11.50 x 17.50 cm|relié
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy.
    Bradel binding in full decorated paper, black shagreen title-label, covers preserved, binding signed Goy & Vilaine.
    Very precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Rostand to his friend and neighbor Boris Vian: "Pour Boris, bien amicalement. Jean Rostand." ["For Boris, with warm friendship. Jean Rostand."]
    Jean Rostand, who was Boris Vian's neighbor in Ville d'Avray, introduced him to Gallimard and brought his works to Raymond Queneau's attention.
    €800
  37. Introduction à la musique de jazz
    (to Boris VIAN) André HODEIR

    Introduction à la musique de jazz

    Librairie Larousse|Paris 1945|11.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Very precious signed autograph inscription from André Hodeir to Boris Vian: "Bien amicalement à toi mon cher Boris. André Hodeir." ["With warm friendship to you my dear Boris. André Hodeir."]
    What a provenance!

    €500
  38. Hugues, des nuits rouges
    Gédéon LESAGE

    Hugues, des nuits rouges

    Editions et publications de Lutèce|Paris 1954|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Handsome and rare copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Gédéon Lesage to politician André Morice, who served as minister several times under the Fourth Republic and was also mayor of Nantes: "A André Morice mon veux compagnon..." ["To André Morice my old companion..."]

    €60
  39. Les lettres N°5 & 6 de 1946 : Le romantisme anglais
    COLLECTIF

    Les lettres N°5 & 6 de 1946 : Le romantisme anglais

    Les lettres|Paris 1946|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of this issue devoted to English romanticism.
    Light marginal foxing to covers.
    Texts by Lord Byron, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Keats, Thomas de Quincey, Percy Bysshe Shelley...; and contributions by Robert Kanters, Jean Rousselot, Raymond Lasd Vergnas, René Lalou...
    €30
  40. La bonne âme de Se-Tchouan
    Bertolt BRECHT

    La bonne âme de Se-Tchouan

    L'Arche|Paris 1956|13.50 x 18 cm|broché
    New edition of the French adaptation, here at the T.N.P. by Jeanne Stern and Geneviève Serreau.
    Spine lightly sunned.
    We include the program from the performance at the Théâtre National Populaire, the back cover bearing blue ballpoint pen deletions.
    €40
  41. Grandeur et décadence de la ville de Mahagonny
    Bertolt BRECHT

    Grandeur et décadence de la ville de Mahagonny

    L'Arche|Paris 1966|13.50 x 18 cm|broché
    New edition of the French adaptation, here at T.N.P. by Jean-Claude Hémery and Geneviève Serreau.
    Spine lightly sunned, small marginal tear to front cover.
    We include the program from the performance at the Théâtre National Populaire.
    €40
  42. La danse
    Gaston VUILLIER

    La danse

    Hachette|Paris 1898|21.50 x 31 cm|relié
    First edition illustrated with 19 photogravure plates on Arches paper, and numerous in-text vignettes also in photogravure. Printed on strong glazed laid paper. Some music plates.
    Publisher's full navy long-grain morocco binding. Ornamental title on spine and upper cover, special tools. Gilt edges. Sort of non-woven wallpaper on covers evoking fabric. Paper in perfect freshness. Light traces of rubbing. Spine darkened.
    Superb deluxe publisher's binding of this abundantly illustrated monograph on dance. The work forms one of the best references on the history of dance.


    €900
  43. Etudes N° de Novembre 1967 : La violence. - La crise raciale aux U.S.A.
    COLLECTIF

    Etudes N° de Novembre 1967 : La violence. - La crise raciale aux U.S.A.

    Etudes|Paris Novembre 1967|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition of this issue.
    Spine very lightly sunned with also a small stain at head.
    Contributions by Paul J. Weber & Henri de Lavalette "Réflexions sur ls émeutes aux Etats-Unis", Pierre Chauleur "L'Afrique noire à l'heure des militaires", Raphaël Terdjian: "Le journal en miettes de Ionesco", Jean Collet "La chinoise de Jean-Luc Godard", Louis Beirnaert "L'irréductible violence"...
    €30
  44. Oeuvres complètes de M. de Balzac
    Honoré de BALZAC, Honoré DAUMIER

    Oeuvres complètes de M. de Balzac[Complete Works]

    Furne • Dubochet • Hetzel & Paulin • puis Alexandre Houssiaux|Paris 1842-1855|14.50 x 22 cm|20 volumes reliés
    Honoré de BALZAC & Honoré DAUMIER & Charles Constant Albert Nicolas d'Arnoux de Limoges Saint-Saëns dit BERTALL & Paul GAVARNI & Tony JOHANNOT & Célestin NANTEUIL
    œuvres complètes de H. de Balzac
    [Complete Works]
    Furne, Dubochet, Hetzel, Paulin puis Alexandre Houssiaux | Paris 1842-1855
    | 14.5 x 22 cm | 20 volumes in contemporary half shagreen

    First collective edition sold as the Works, comprising – as well as numerous texts published for the first time – a new version of the Human Comedy, reviewed and revised by Balzac.
    This is also the first illustrated edition.
    Contemporary half blue...
    €10,000
  45. Le livre de la route
    Johannes JOERGENSEN

    Le livre de la route

    Perrin & Cie|Paris 1912|13 x 20.50 cm|relié
    First edition of the French translation established by Théodore de Wyzewa, for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
    Bradel binding in half brown cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt fleuron, date and double gilt fillet at foot, red shagreen title label with some scratches, marbled paper boards, bookplate pasted on a pastedown, contemporary binding signed Alfred Farez.
    Some minor foxing of no consequence.
    Work illustrated with 8 engravings outside the text including a frontispiece.
    €60
  46. Historiettes de la cour et de la ville
    Max de MARANDE

    Historiettes de la cour et de la ville

    A la Cité des Livres|Paris 1925|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on laid Arches paper.
    Endpapers marginally shaded, otherwise handsome copy.
    €30
  47. Poésies de Madame Desbordes Valmore
    Marceline DESBORDES-VALMORE

    Poésies de Madame Desbordes Valmore

    A. Boulland|Paris 1830|13 x 21 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First collected edition with some parts in first edition. Illustrated with two engraved and repeated titles and 4 out-of-text figures engraved on copper by Frilley, Cousin and Durand after Tony Johannot, Pujol, Devéria and Henri Monnier, on China paper laid down. Another edition by the same publisher in 3 volumes in-12, with unpublished pieces occupying the entirety of the third volume.
    Contemporary half-glazed cherry red calf binding. Spine with false flat raised bands decorated with a large central blind stamp, with 2 compartments with multiple frames. Black glazed calf title and volume labels. Scattered foxing, one gathering browned pp. 250 to 256 in volume 1. A wide brown stain in...
    €900
  48. Lettres à Yves
    Pierre BERGÉ (Yves SAINT LAURENT)

    Lettres à Yves[Letters to Yves]

    Gallimard|Paris 2010|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the 40 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies ("grands papiers").
    Nice copy.
    €450
  49. L'anti De Gaulle
    Louis VALLON

    L'anti De Gaulle

    Seuil|Paris 1969|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vellum paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  50. 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.
    Fine copy.
    Illustrated.
    Signed and inscribed by Eric Tabarly to a man named Eric.
    €100
  51. L'Atlantique en 10 jours. L'histoire d'un record
    Eric TABARLY, Michèle LEMAÎTRE

    L'Atlantique en 10 jours. L'histoire d'un record

    Editions du Pen Duick|Paris 1981|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Illustrated.
    Spine slightly faded as usual, rear board marginally sunned, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Signed and inscribed by Eric Tabarly to a man named Philippe.
    €80
  52. Le puits aux images
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Le puits aux images

    Nrf|Paris 1932|17 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 109 reimposed and numbered copies on laid paper, deluxe copy.
    A shadow left by a press cutting on the first endpaper, otherwise handsome copy.
    €380
  53. Actes et paroles - Avant l'exil 1841-1851
    Victor HUGO

    Actes et paroles - Avant l'exil 1841-1851

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1875|19.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on China paper, deluxe copy,
    Four minute marginal lacks and small corner tears to the covers.
    Handsome full-margined copy as issued.

    €1,500
  54. Belliou-la-fumée
    Jack LONDON

    Belliou-la-fumée[Smoke Bellew]

    G. Crès & Cie|Paris 1929|12.50 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition of the French translation, one of 75 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, the deluxe issue.
    A fine copy.

    €800
  55. Sept dans un bunker
    Charles GOLDSTEIN

    Sept dans un bunker

    L'air du temps|Paris 1967|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Light worming to boards and minor foxing to endpapers.
    Autograph inscription signed, in French, by Charles Goldstein to Charles Dobzynski.
    €200
  56. Dictionnaire Beethoven
    Barry COOPER, COLLECTIF

    Dictionnaire Beethoven

    Jean-Claude Lattès|Paris 1991|15.50 x 25 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Publisher's full grey cloth binding, smooth spine.
    Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket and slipcase.

    €50
  57. Dictionnaire Mozart
    COLLECTIF

    Dictionnaire Mozart

    Jean-Claude Lattès|Paris 1990|15.50 x 25 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Iconography.
    Publisher's full grey cloth binding, smooth spine.
    Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket and slipcase which has some scratches at the head of the spine.

    €40
  58. Les écrits politiques de Heidegger
    Jean-Michel PALMIER

    Les écrits politiques de Heidegger

    L'Herne|Paris 1968|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Michel Palmier to Henri and Dominique Jongiver.
    €100
  59. L'homme couvert de femmes
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    L'homme couvert de femmes["The Man Covered with Women]

    Nrf|Paris 1925|16.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
    Half caramel morocco with corners, spine with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, printed bookplates on endpapers, binding signed Devauchelle.
    Handsome copy elegantly bound.
    €1,200
  61. [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique d'Emile Zola
    (Émile ZOLA) Ernest LADREY

    [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique d'Emile Zola

    Ernest Ladrey|Paris 1870|6.50 x 10.50 cm|une photographie
    Very rare original albumen photograph, in carte-de-visite format, mounted on yellow cardboard with red border.
    Manuscript annotation on verso. The address at Passage des Princes, on the back of the photograph, indicates that the photograph was taken before 1875.
    Handsome copy of this photograph of the writer with his lorgnette and beard.

    €1,350
  62. Les sept femmes de Barbe Bleue et autres contes merveilleux
    Sylvain SAUVAGE, Anatole FRANCE

    Les sept femmes de Barbe Bleue et autres contes merveilleux

    A. & G. Mornay|Paris 1925|15 x 20.50 cm|relié
    Illustrated edition with original woodcuts in black and colors by Sylvain Sauvage, one of 878 numbered copies on Rives paper.
    Half navy blue morocco binding with corners, spine with four raised bands, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, moiré paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Saulnier.
    Handsome copy beautifully bound.






    €400
  63. Bolivar suivi de La première famille
    Jules SUPERVIELLE

    Bolivar suivi de La première famille

    Gallimard|Paris 1944|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First collective edition, one of the 35 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies ("grands papiers").
    Nice copy.
    €400
  64. Sonnets
    Raymond QUENEAU

    Sonnets

    Editions Hautefeuille|Paris 1958|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur chiffon paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy.
    €350
  65. Le 36ème dessous
    Pierre DANINOS

    Le 36ème dessous

    Hachette|Paris 1966|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 850 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 60 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Dated and signed autograph inscription from Pierre Daninos to Georges Lanthoinette.
    €80
  66. La jeune fille bien élevée
    René BOYLESVE

    La jeune fille bien élevée

    Calmann-Lévy|Paris 1912|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy despite two tiny holes at the foot of the spine.
    Autograph inscription signed by René Boylesve: "A Monsieur le maire du XVIe Arrt., hommage de l'auteur. René Boylesve." ["To the Mayor of the 16th Arrondissement, tribute from the author. René Boylesve."]
    €100
  70. Apprentissage
    Lorand GASPAR

    Apprentissage

    Deyrolle|Paris 1994|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    A fine copy, with one pen mark in the margin of the second paragraph.
    Autograph inscription signed by Lorand Gaspar to his friend, the poet Charles Dobzynski.

    €30
  71. Lettre à la Présidente
    Théophile GAUTIER (Charles BAUDELAIRE)

    Lettre à la Présidente[Letter to the President]

    S. n.|s. l. • (Paris) 1850 (1890)|11 x 18 cm|broché sous chemise et étui

    First edition, one of 50 copies printed anonymously on papier japon.
    First edition, one of 50 copies printed anonymously on papier japon.
    Illustrated with an erotic frontispiece by Félicien Rops on chine.
    Custom chemise and slipcase in half morocco and paper boards signed Boichot, some discreet restorations to the spine and covers, some discreet restorations to the top margin of the frontispiece, not affecting the engraving.
    “La Présidente”, honorary nickname given to Apollonie Sabatier (alias Aglaëe Savatier, her real name), was one of the most captivating Salon hostesses of the 19th century. She inspired an ethereal love in Baudelaire who...

    €6,000
  72. Le conquérant
    Jean-Marie CAPLAIN

    Le conquérant

    Corrêa|Paris 1952|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy.

    €100
  73. Nucléa
    Henri PICHETTE

    Nucléa

    L'Arche|Paris 1952|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vellum, deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy.





    €250
  74. Lettre autographe signée de Gérard de Nerval adressée à Auguste Cavé
    Gérard de NERVAL

    Lettre autographe signée de Gérard de Nerval adressée à Auguste Cavé

    Paris 18 novembre [1841]|13.90 x 20.80 cm|une page sur un feuillet remplié
    Autograph letter signed by Gérard de Nerval addressed to Auguste Cavé, written in careful handwriting in black ink on the first page of a double sheet. Minor traces of folds inherent to posting and some light foxing.
    This letter was transcribed in Nerval's Complete Works in the Pléiade edition.
    After two violent nervous breakdowns, Gérard de Nerval was compelled to stay at Dr. Blanche's clinic between March and November 1841. Short of money, he addressed this letter to his friend Auguste Cavé, then director of the Fine Arts section at the Ministry of the Interior, to solicit his support with "M. le Ministre": "Quoi qu'entièrement rendu à la...
    €6,800
  75. Arletty
    Philippe ARIOTTI, Philippe de COMES

    Arletty

    Henri Veyrier|Paris 1978|21.50 x 28 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with numerous photographs.





    €50
  78. Le camp
    Abdelhamid BENZINE

    Le camp

    Editions sociales|Paris 1962|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine being very lightly sunned.
    Preface by Henri Alleg.






    €30
  79. Lettre autographe signée de Gérard de Nerval adressée à Hippolyte Delaunay
    Gérard de NERVAL

    Lettre autographe signée de Gérard de Nerval adressée à Hippolyte Delaunay

    Paris s. d. [avril 1841]|13.50 x 21 cm|une page sur un feuillet
    Autograph letter signed by Gérard de Nerval addressed to Hippolyte Delaunay written in black ink. Recipient's name in Nerval's hand on the verso of the leaf.
    A central fold inherent to the mailing.
    This letter has been transcribed in Nerval's Complete Works in the Pléiade edition.
    Gérard de Nerval is finally "free and released from the Maison Blanche" after staying there following his crisis of early spring 1841. This is not, however, a definitive release but probably permission granted by Doctor Blanche to his patient, the latter would not be definitively released until November 1841. The handwriting, difficult to read in places...
    €5,800
  80. Jacob
    Bernard LECACHE

    Jacob

    Nrf|Paris 1925|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine lightly sunned, two corner lacks to top of front board and spine.
    Autograph inscription signed by Bernard Lecache to Monsieur Tallandeau de Montraut.
    €30
  81. Train de vies
    Eugène DABIT

    Train de vies

    Nrf|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €280
  82. Hernando de Bengoechea ou l'âme d'un poète
    Léon-Paul FARGUE

    Hernando de Bengoechea ou l'âme d'un poète

    Amiot-Dumont|Paris 1948|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Complete with publisher's wraparound band.
    Handsome copy of this work devoted to the Franco-Colombian poet, who volunteered for the French Foreign Legion and died in action during the Allied offensive in Artois in 1915.
    €600
  84. [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Jean-Léon Gérôme dédicacé
    Jean-Léon GÉRÔME, Charles GALLOT

    [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Jean-Léon Gérôme dédicacéExtremely rare original albumen carbinet card photograph of painter Jean-Leon Gerome.

    Alphonse Giroux|Paris 1880|10.50 x 16.20 cm|une photographie
    Extremely rare original albumen photograph, cabinet card format, mounted on cardboard, depicting Jean-Léon Gérôme.
    Dedication to Henry Graves in black ink with the signature JL Gérôme. Henry Graves was an American banker, collector and president of Patek Philippe and responsible for the Supercomplication, one of the most complex watches ever created. He purchased several works from Gérôme, notably A Sultan at Prayer.
    Caption beneath the photograph: Photographed by Charles Gallot. On verso, advertisement: Photographie artisitique, Charles Gallot, photographe des gens de lettres.
    Charles Gallot was a French photographer. Active in Paris from 1876 to 1898, he is notably credited...
    €1,200
  87. Age de fer
    ROCH GREY

    Age de fer

    Stock|Paris 1928|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on tinted laid paper, with second edition statement.
    Spine slightly sunned with two small lacks, marginal tears to boards.

    €40
  88. Deux anglaises et le continent
    Henri-Pierre ROCHÉ

    Deux anglaises et le continent

    Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, fourth edition statement on the title page.
    Handsome copy, with a small tear re-adhered at the head of the spine and front cover.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Pierre Roché: "Sèvres 23 Nov. 158. Hommage pour monsieur René Massat en sympathie Henri Pierre Roché" ["Sèvres 23 Nov. 158. Tribute to Mr. René Massat with sympathy Henri Pierre Roché"].
    €400
  89. Les soirées de Paris N°23
    Guillaume APOLLINAIRE, Blaise CENDRARS

    Les soirées de Paris N°23

    Les soirées de Paris|Paris 15 Avril 1914|17 x 26 cm|agrafé
    First edition.
    Contributions by Alfred Jarry with letters, poems by Guillaume Apollinaire, Blaise Cendrars, Max Jacob, Vincent Muselli, Jean Royère, Jacques Dyssord...
    Issue illustrated after 8 recent paintings by Georges Braque.
    A small stain to first cover, handsome copy.
    Rare.
    €300
  90. Les soirées de Paris N°21 de la 3ème année
    Alfred JARRY, Guillaume APOLLINAIRE

    Les soirées de Paris N°21 de la 3ème année

    Les soirées de Paris|Paris 15 Février 1914|17 x 26 cm|agrafé
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Contributions by Alfred Jarry "Letters", Poems by Guillaume Apollinaire, Max Jacob, Fernand Divoire, Roch Grey "A News Item, Three Romances, Elegies", Maurice Raynal "The Art of Being an Imbecile"...
    Issue illustrated with 5 reproductions of works by André Derain and a portrait of Alfred Jarry by Pablo Picasso.
    Marginal lacks and tears to covers.
    €120
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