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Paris (France)
  1. La coalition
    Emmanuel BOVE

    La coalition

    Pour les frères Emile-Paul|Paris 1928|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a very small number of copies on Holland paper.
    A rare and handsome copy.
    €300
  2. Voyage dans l'Afrique septentrionale, depuis le Caire jusqu'à Mourzouk
    Friedrich Conrad HORNEMANN

    Voyage dans l'Afrique septentrionale, depuis le Caire jusqu'à Mourzouk

    Dentu|Paris 1803|12.50 x 20 cm|2 tomes en un volume relié

    First edition of Langlès' translation from German, accompanied by 2 large folding maps on strong paper. Langlès is also responsible for the various notes and the memoir on oases, composed from Arabic authors. Another French edition appeared in 1802 and was made from the faulty English translation. Introduction by William Young, president of the African Society of London. Several memoirs expand the edition: Clarifications on the geography of Africa by Rennel. Memoir on oases. Observations on the language of Syouah. Notice on the Berber language (Conjugation, grammar, vocabulary).



    Contemporary half green calf binding. Decorated smooth spine. Gilt title. Split to lower...

    €650
  3. Vérités arbitraires (Espagne contre Europe)
    Miguel de UNAMUNO

    Vérités arbitraires (Espagne contre Europe)

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1925|20.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation established by Francis de Miomandre, one of the rare lettered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue with 2 other numbered Japan copies.
    Rare and handsome full-margined copy.
    €350
  5. La case de l'oncle Sam
    Henri TROYAT

    La case de l'oncle Sam

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1948|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil paper.
    Light foxing to the front cover and first leaves.
    €80
  6. Nouveau voyage dans l'Amérique septentrionale, en l'année 1781
    Abbé Charles César ROBIN

    Nouveau voyage dans l'Amérique septentrionale, en l'année 1781

    Chez Moutard|A Philadelphie [Philadelphia] • et se trouve à Paris 1782|12 x 20 cm|relié
    First edition, rare. Tables in fine of the routes and camps of Count Rochambeau's army.
    Contemporary full brown porphyry calf binding. Smooth spine decorated. Tawny morocco title label. Light rubbing. Very fine copy, very fresh.
    This account forms one of the finest French testimonies on the American War of Independence. Abbé Robin was chaplain to the French corps under Rochambeau's command, on Benjamin Franklin's recommendation. Valuable information on the march of French troops during 1781. Robin landed in Boston in May 1781. Description of Boston, Cambridge University, Providence, fauna and flora, portrait of Washington, Philadelphia, Baltimore.

    €1,300
  7. La vie intime
    Hermann KEYSERLING

    La vie intime

    Stock|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 484 numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €45
  8. Le passage des anges
    Odilon-Jean PÉRIER

    Le passage des anges

    Nrf|Paris 1926|17 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
    A handsome copy.
    €50
  10. Soeur Félicité
    Fernand FLEURET, Yves ALIX

    Soeur Félicité

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1926|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper.
    Work illustrated with 6 hors-texte images etched by Yves Alix.
    Handsome copy despite the spine and covers marginally discolored as very often.
    Our copy is complete at the end with the suite of 6 etchings as stipulated in the justification page.
    €150
  11. L'homme de chair et l'homme reflet
    Max JACOB

    L'homme de chair et l'homme reflet

    Simon Kra|Paris 1924|13 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Work illustrated with a photographic frontispiece.
    Light worming without consequence to the endpapers.
    €50
  12. Le feu sur la terre
    François MAURIAC

    Le feu sur la terre

    Grasset|Paris 1951|14 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 470 numbered copies on alfa paper.
    A full-margined copy.
    €40
  13. Bettine
    Alfred de MUSSET

    Bettine

    Charpentier|Paris 1851|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Small scattered foxings, otherwise pleasant copy.
    €200
  15. Transhumances
    Luc ESTANG

    Transhumances

    Seuil|Paris 1939|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 213 numbered copies on Alfa paper.
    Beautiful copy.
    Handwritten signature of Luc Estang at the justification of the print.
    €40
  16. Pas encore suivi de La traversée à la nage
    Steve PASSEUR

    Pas encore suivi de La traversée à la nage

    Nrf|Paris 1927|17 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy.
    €45
  17. H.B. par un des quarante
    (STENDHAL) Prosper MÉRIMÉE

    H.B. par un des quarante

    Jacques Haumont|Paris 1935|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    New edition of this tribute to Stendhal by Prosper Mérimée, one of 1200 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only issue with 10 Madagascar and 20 pur fil.
    Some foxing mainly at the end of the volume.
    €30
  18. Les hommes tigres
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Les hommes tigres

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1926|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 800 numbered copies on Rives vellum, the only deluxe copies after 50 on Japan paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Beautiful illustrated Africanist cover.
    €80
  19. Oeuvres meslées
    Charles de Marguetel de Saint-Denis SAINT-ÉVREMOND

    Oeuvres meslées

    Chez Pierre Mortier|à Paris 1699 - 1700|10.50 x 15.60 cm|6 tomes en 3 volumes reliés
    New edition, with the false imprint of Pierre Mortier, probably published by Claude Barbin. The preface presents the five-volume edition; the sixth volume was published in 1700 and contains L'éloge et le portrait de Saint-Evremont, Discours sur les critiques, Apologie des oeuvres de Mr. de Saint-Evremont... It is rarely found with the series of the first five volumes. 6 title pages in red and black, some with the sphere device, others with the Amsterdam effigy. Good printing.
    Later (18th century) binding in full glazed blonde calf. Spine with raised bands decorated with compartments featuring foliage in the corners and a fillet at the tail. Blonde calf title and volume labels. Head of...
    €800
  20. Sauf le nom
    Jacques DERRIDA

    Sauf le nom

    Galilée|Paris 1999|12.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    first edition printed in 3200 numbered copies on ivory laid.
    A small stain at the bottom of the first board and a small tear without gravity at the top of the first board, a nice complete copy of his prayer to insert slightly crumpled.
    Beautiful autograph shipment signed by Jacques Derrida to a close friend.
    €480
  21. Autour des églises de village
    Maurice BARRÈS

    Autour des églises de village

    Albert Messein|Paris 1913|17.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on China paper, deluxe issue.
    Endpapers lightly offset, rare and handsome full-margined copy.
    €200
  22. N'importe où hors du monde
    Maurice BARRÈS

    N'importe où hors du monde

    Plon|Paris 1958|15 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 48 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
    Spine and boards very lightly and marginally faded without gravity, otherwise handsome full-margined copy.
    €200
  23. Illustrations II
    Michel BUTOR

    Illustrations II

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 26 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    A handsome copy.
    €250
  24. La jumelle noire (IVe journée)
    COLETTE

    La jumelle noire (IVe journée)

    Ferenczi|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Minimal occasional pinpricks to margins, a handsome copy.
    €250
  25. Une fille pour l'été
    Maurice CLAVEL

    Une fille pour l'été

    Julliard|Paris 1957|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Corvol l'orgueilleux paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €70
  26. Miguel Manara
    Oscar Venceslas de Lubicz MILOSZ

    Miguel Manara

    Grasset|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    New edition for standard paper, press service mark at the top of the second plate.
    Foreword by Armand Godoy.
    Beautiful autograph shipment signed by Oscar Wenceslas by L. Milosz to Mademoiselle Nizan.
    €350
  27. Journal d'un inconnu
    Jean COCTEAU

    Journal d'un inconnu

    Grasset|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 52 copies on Montval laid paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  28. Le pays qui n'est à personne
    Jean CASSOU

    Le pays qui n'est à personne

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1000 ex numbered on Alfa paper, ours not justified.
    Beautiful copy.
    Precious autograph shipment signed by Jean Cassou to Maurice Sachs.
    €100
  29. Le couteau
    Francis CARCO

    Le couteau

    A l'Enseigne de la Porte Etroite|Paris 1925|12 x 16 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
    A tiny lack and small tear reglued at foot of spine, handsome and rare copy.
    €200
  31. Emprunts aux salons de Paris
    Virginie ANCELOT

    Emprunts aux salons de Paris

    Allardin|Paris 1835|13.50 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Contemporary half dark green sheep binding. Smooth spine decorated with double fillets. Framing fillets on the glazed green paper boards. Traces of rubbing. Good copy, fresh.
    First edition of this collection of 3 short stories (Francesca - La jeune femme - Le marquis de Lancry) composed by Virginie Ancelot but published under her husband's name. The thesis on which the three stories are based forms the preliminary pages: the illnesses that affect the body are the consequences of life's sorrows. A novelist and playwright, her salon at the hôtel de La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt was one of the last great literary salons of Paris.
    €300
  33. La culture en péril
    Emmanuel BERL

    La culture en péril

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on pur fil, ours one of 20 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine very slightly faded without consequence, a shadow left by the justification bookmark on the first page of text, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €230
  34. Rachel et les autres grâces
    Emmanuel BERL

    Rachel et les autres grâces

    Grasset|Paris 1965|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Alfa paper reserved for the press.
    B el copy.
    Autograph dedication signed by Emmanuel Berl to Henri Petit.
    €80
  35. L'élu
    Thomas MANN

    L'élu

    Albin Michel|Paris 1952|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 77 numbered copies on Lana vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €300
  36. Le meilleur et le pire
    Robert POULET

    Le meilleur et le pire

    Denoël & Steele|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on pure linen paper, deluxe copy.
    Fine and rare copy.
    €230
  37. Nous marchons sur la mer
    Jean PRÉVOST

    Nous marchons sur la mer

    Nrf|Paris 1931|17 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre laid paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, ours bearing number 1 and printed for Henry Church, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  38. Jack dans la brousse
    David Herbert LAWRENCE

    Jack dans la brousse

    Gallimard|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 95 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Preface by François Mauriac, fine copy.
    €120
  39. Théâtre IV
    Eugène IONESCO

    Théâtre IV

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Edition with most parts in first edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    A fine copy.
    €200
  40. Des mots pour un orage
    Jean-Michel ATLAN

    Des mots pour un orage

    Chez l'auteur|Paris s. d. [1942]|17.50 x 22.50 cm|en feuilles
    first edition printed in small numbers.
    Pleasant copy.
    €150
  41. Contes de l'air et de l'eau
    NADINE

    Contes de l'air et de l'eau

    Les éditions de La Main à Plume|Paris 1941|19 x 27.50 cm|broché
    First edition published in a small number of copies on blue paper.
    Covers slightly and marginally faded, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.
    €120
  42. Saül
    André GIDE

    Saül

    Nrf|Paris 1923|9.50 x 16 cm|broché
    Edition published for the first performance of the play and printed in 110 numbered copies on laid paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  43. René Depestre
    Claude COUFFON

    René Depestre

    Seghers|Paris 1986|13 x 16 cm|broché
    first edition.
    Pleasant copy.
    Autograph shipment dated and signed by René Depestre to Michel Deguy enriched with an autograph shipment signed by Claude Couffon.
    €120
  44. Le devin du village
    Jean-Jacques ROUSSEAU, Léon COURBOULEIX

    Le devin du village

    Maurice Glomeau|Paris 1924|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    New edition with a colored vignette, frontispiece and 5 colored illustrations, one of 1000 numbered copies on vellum.
    Handsome copy despite the slightly shadowed and foxed endpapers.
    €50
  45. Célébration hassidique, portraits et légendes
    Élie WIESEL

    Célébration hassidique, portraits et légendes

    Editions du Seuil|Paris 1972|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper, there is no mention of large papers.
    Slightly soiled back and boards.
    Autograph dated and signed by Elie Wiesel to a friend named Ion: "... because he knows how to tell."
    €150
  46. Silbermann
    Jean-Emile LABOUREUR, Jacques de LACRETELLE

    Silbermann

    Nrf|Paris 1925|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    Edition illustrated with 16 original burin engravings by Jean-Emile Laboureur, one of 420 numbered copies on Arches laid paper.
    Handsome copy despite the first cover being marginally and slightly creased.
    €350
  47. La vérité en bouteilles
    Jules ROMAINS, Pierre GANDON

    La vérité en bouteilles

    Editions M.P. Trémois|Paris 1927|15.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 99 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy despite the covers being marginally and slightly creased.
    Illustrated work with a frontispiece portrait of Jules Romains by Pierre Gandon.
    €100
  48. La Célestine ou tragi-comédie de Caliste & Mélibée
    Démétrios GALANIS, Jacques de LACRETELLE

    La Célestine ou tragi-comédie de Caliste & Mélibée

    Nrf|Paris 1921|15 x 22.50 cm|broché
    New edition of the French translation illustrated with 22 original copperplate engravings and 23 wood-engraved vignettes by Démétrios Galanis, one of 285 numbered copies on laid paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €280
  49. Histoire de Marie
    BRASSAÏ

    Histoire de Marie

    Les éditions du point du jour|Paris 1949|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 126 numbered copies on Alfa paper with the original etching by Brassaï which he signed, ours one of the 26 lettered copies reserved for the friends of the author, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Foreword by Henry Miller.
    Beautiful copy.
    Rare autograph dated and signed by Brassaï to Janine and Raymond Queneau: "... these alms (sic) made by Marie ... very little Claudelian. With Brassaï's friendship."
    €2,800
  50. Carnet d'une invertie
    [Nicole VEDRES] Nicole AUTRAIN

    Carnet d'une invertie

    S. n. • [ Eric Loslfed]|Paris 1955|14 x 19 cm|broché
    Rare first edition of this sapphic pornographic novel written under a pseudonym and for which no deluxe copies were printed, contrary to what is announced in the justification page.
    Fine copy despite light foxing of no consequence on the first cover and on the first endpaper.



    €380
  51. Dans la pluie giboyeuse
    René CHAR

    Dans la pluie giboyeuse

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|14 x 20.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Beautiful copy.

    €450
  52. Le marteau sans maître
    René CHAR

    Le marteau sans maître

    Editions Surréalistes|Paris 1934|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 copies of the ordinary drawing.
    Some foxinges.
    Autograph dedication signed by René Char: "Copy of Francis. His brother. René Char. 211, rue de la Convention. Paris 15th."
    €1,200
  53. Adam Bede
    George ELIOT

    Adam Bede

    E. Dentu|Paris 1861|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First French edition translated by F. d'Albert-Durade. Preliminary note by the author in English and French giving his consent to the translation. The first English edition was published in London in 1859.
    Contemporary half wine-red sheep binding. Smooth spine decorated with series of fillets. Gilt title and volume number. Spine uniformly lightened. Some foxing at the beginning of the work, otherwise the whole very fresh.
    George Eliot's first work which was immediately recognized as important despite a small print run, and which received Dickens' approval.
    €400
  54. Les CL. pseaumes de David, mis en vers françois, par Philippes Desportes [Ensemble] Poesies chestiennes
    Philippe DESPORTES

    Les CL. pseaumes de David, mis en vers françois, par Philippes Desportes [Ensemble] Poesies chestiennes

    Par la veuve Mamert Patisson|à Paris 1603|8 x 13 cm|relié
    First edition. The title page of the Poesies chrestiennes is dated 1601. Publisher's devices on title pages.
    Half wine-colored glazed calf binding ca 1830 in the style of Thouvenin. Spine with raised bands decorated with 3 blind tools and roulettes. Gilt title labels on calf. Marbled edges.
    Philippe Desportes (1546-1606), considered by his contemporaries as the greatest living poet, provides the literary transition between Ronsard and Malherbe. Desportes' design was to give French Catholics a translation that would be the equivalent of that of Marot and Theodore de Bèze for the reformed. First published in 1591, numbering sixty, the psalms were increased to one hundred in 1598...
    €800
  55. Jérôme Paturot à la recherche de la meilleure des républiques
    Louis REYBAUD

    Jérôme Paturot à la recherche de la meilleure des républiques

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1849|11 x 18 cm|4 volumes reliés
    Edition published one year after the first edition. The title pages of volumes II and III bear the mention "fifth edition".
    Half-sheep binding in glazed navy blue. Smooth spine decorated with gilt tools. Gilt title. Some rubbing. Scattered pale foxing. Spines of volumes 3 and 4 slightly sunned. Handsome set.
    €150
  56. Sermons pour les jeunes dames et les jeunes demoiselles
    James FORDYCE

    Sermons pour les jeunes dames et les jeunes demoiselles

    Chez les frères Estienne|à Paris 1778|10 x 17 cm|relié
    First French edition translated from the seventh English edition.
    Contemporary full brown calf binding, marbled and glazed. Smooth spine decorated. Red morocco title-label. Headcap abraded. Upper joint cracked at head for 5cm. Traces of rubbing. Good copy.
    Scottish Protestant author whose sermons focus essentially on reserve and modesty, reserve and modesty in dress, reserve and modesty in conversation, etc. Doubtless such moral preoccupations could only emerge in the late 18th century and under the Empire, which turned their backs on these vestimentary restrictions, the face of a prudish morality intended to conceal all femininity; a large part of the 19th century would, on the...
    €150
  57. Commentaires
    Chris MARKER

    Commentaires

    Seuil|Paris 1961|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Commentaires


    Seuil | Paris 1961 | 14 x 20.5 cm | original wrappers
    First edition of which there were no grand papier (deluxe) copies, one of the advance (service de presse) copies.
    One clear, small water stain at the top of the very lightly sun-damaged spine, tiny tears at the top and bottom of the spine.
    Work decorated with illustrations and photographs by Chris Marker.
    Very rare and humorous handwritten presentation signed by Chris Marker to André and [Sacha?]: «et ce n'est pas fini.» («and it isn't finished.»)
    €2,000
  58. Tunis et ses environs
    Charles LALLEMAND

    Tunis et ses environs

    Maison Quantin|Paris 1890|24.50 x 31.50 cm|relié
    First edition of this work magnificently illustrated with a color title-frontispiece, a color back cover and 150 watercolors by Charles Lallemand engraved by Michelet. Deluxe paper printing, strong laid paper. The watercolors were made in situ by the author.
    Sky blue beveled publisher's boards. Smooth spine decorated with a crescent and star, with roulettes and a Tunisian in color in picturesque attire. Gilt edges. On the upper board the title and the Tunisian flag. Plate signed Lenègre & cie. Soiling on the first board. Spine has become slightly turquoise. Headcaps slightly depressed. Traces of rubbing. Perfect freshness of the paper.
    Handsome copy of this superb publication...
    €650
  59. Une voix d'en bas, poésies par Savinien Lapointe ouvrier cordonnier
    Savinien LAPOINTE

    Une voix d'en bas, poésies par Savinien Lapointe ouvrier cordonnier

    Au bureau de l'imprimerie|Paris s. d. [1844]|12.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half black shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt double compartments, black paper boards with surface abrasions, corners slightly bumped, cream watered silk endpapers and pastedowns, gilt edges, modest contemporary binding.
    Preface by Eugène Sue followed by letters addressed to the author by MM. Béranger, Victor Hugo, Léon Gozlan...
    Work illustrated with a portrait of the author as frontispiece as well as 12 plates.
    Printed stamps on the first endpaper and title page, a manuscript library classification note on the first endpaper.
    Some light foxing.
    €300
  60. Correspondance de Paul Roulier-Davenel
    Sacha GUITRY

    Correspondance de Paul Roulier-Davenel

    Dorbon l'ainé|Paris 1910|18.50 x 24 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper.
    Back slightly insolated without gravity and with a lack in the head.
    Autograph dedication signed by Sacha Guitry to Sam Aron.
    €300
  61. A la mer
    Paul MARGUERITTE

    A la mer

    A. Romagnol|Paris 1906|14 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 130 numbered copies on China paper in large octavo format.
    Half navy morocco with corners, spine slightly sunned with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, gilt fillets framing the marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by L. Bernard.
    Some light foxing.
    Work illustrated with 21 original engravings by Henri Zo.
    Our copy contains, as stipulated in the justification page, the duplicate suite of illustrations on China paper.
    Handsome copy despite the sunned spine.
    €150
  62. Je suis trop grand pour moi
    Jean SARMENT

    Je suis trop grand pour moi

    F. Sant'Andrea, L. Marcerou & Cie|Paris 1924|17 x 31 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, head print.
    Autograph signed by Jean Sarment to Paul Bonet.
    Beautiful copy wide-margined.
    €150
  63. Trois voyages avec les drogués
    Michel JAOUEN [dit Le Père JAOUEN] Alain MAUCORPS

    Trois voyages avec les drogués

    Editions du Pen Duick|Paris 1975|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    first edition.
    Pleasant copy, iconography.
    Autograph signed by Father Jaouen to a friend named Tamara enriched with the handwritten signature of Alain Maucorps.
    €70
  64. Stress eustress
    Vladimir KARIAKINE

    Stress eustress

    La pensée universelle|Paris 1985|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on cream vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    A handsome and rare copy.
    €80
  65. William Klein, photographie etc...
    William KLEIN

    William Klein, photographie etc...

    Centre Georges Pompidou|Paris 1983|21 x 31 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    William Klein, photographie etc...


    Centre Georges Pompidou | Paris 1983 | 21 x 31 cm | publisher's binding
    First edition of the catalogue for the retrospective of the photographer William Klein's work at the Georges Pompidou centre.
    Publisher's binding, illustrated boards.
    Beautiful copy, rich iconography.
    Handwritten inscription signed by William Klein: «à l'unique, à l'irremplaçable Fanny, avec toute mon amitié, Bill.» («To the unique and irreplaceable Fanny, with all my love, Bill.»)
    €700
  66. Voyage en Suisse
    William COXE

    Voyage en Suisse

    Chez Letellier|à Paris 1790|12 x 20 cm|3 tomes en 3 volumes reliés
    First French edition illustrated with 7 folding plates, including 2 maps of Switzerland and Mont Blanc, and a panorama of the Alps.
    Half beige cloth 19th-century bindings. Spines with red morocco title labels. Green paper boards. Spines soiled. Corners heavily bumped. Light scattered pale foxing. The last 4 pages of volume 2 with a tear to upper margin with loss not touching text. The very large plate of Switzerland with 2 restorations following tears. A light tear to margin of the Mont Blanc map. Tear with loss p. 77 of volume 1, to lower margin, with loss of a few letters.
    Undoubtedly one of the finest works on Switzerland. The author made 4 journeys there which allowed him to...
    €450
  68. Causeries
    Jules RENARD

    Causeries

    Les cahiers nivernais et du Centre|Paris 1910|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the rare copies printed on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    With a frontispiece portrait of the author by P.E. Colin.
    Handsome copy despite a transverse fold mark on the first cover and a tiny lack at the foot of the spine.
    €100
  69. Angelo, tyran de Padoue
    Victor HUGO

    Angelo, tyran de Padoue

    Eugène Renduel|Paris 1835|14 x 22 cm|relié
    First edition published in the author's complete works.
    Our copy exceptionally contains two engraved portraits, one serving as frontispiece.
    Full red morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, decorative gilt board-edges with gilt dentelle, all edges gilt, double gilt fillets on leading edges, very elegant signed binding by Cuzin.
    Very fine copy, without statement of edition, perfectly established in full Cuzin binding.
    €2,300
  70. Les poésies d'André Walter
    André GIDE

    Les poésies d'André Walter[The Poems of André Walter]

    Librairie de l'Art Indépendant|Paris 1892|15 x 19 cm|relié sous étui
    First edition, one of 180 numbered copies on tinted vellum, the only printing after 10 on Japan paper.
    Full black morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, date gilt at foot, moiré silk endpapers and doublures in beige, gilt fillet border on doublures, all edges gilt, original wrappers and spine preserved, slipcase edged in black morocco with mustard-yellow paper sides, a superb binding signed by Miguet.
    A fine copy, perfectly bound.
    €2,500
  71. Expérience du drame
    Roger VAILLAND

    Expérience du drame

    Corrêa|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper.
    Marginal stitches on the boards, back slightly exposed.
    Autograph signed by Roger Vailland to Jeanne Billard.
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    €50
  72. Ode genoise
    Jules ROMAINS

    Ode genoise

    Camille Bloch|Paris 1925|20.50 x 26.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 270 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies after 40 Arches.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  73. Journal 1942-1949
    André GIDE

    Journal 1942-1949

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of 2050 numbered copies on alfama paper.
    Publisher's binding executed after Paul Bonet's original design.
    Fine copy despite slight sunning at head of spine.
    €60
  74. Sodome et Gomorrhe
    Christian BERARD, Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Sodome et Gomorrhe

    Grasset|Paris 1943|17 x 25 cm|broché
    Illustrated edition with 9 original color compositions by Christian Bérard, one of 110 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, ours being one of 20 hors commerce copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  75. Le poète rustique
    Francis JAMMES

    Le poète rustique

    Mercure de France|Paris 1920|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies of the first broadcast to the press, mention of second edition.
    Ex-dono with pen at the head of a guard as ex-libris.
    Precious and beautiful autograph signed by Francis Jammes to Jacques-Emile Blanche: "To Jacques Blanche these leaves where the fauna that his genius painted"
    €200
  76. L'arrestation
    Jean ANOUILH

    L'arrestation

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1975|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Japan, head print.
    Back and boards slightly and marginally passed without gravity, some witnesses partially passed, otherwise pleasant copy at all margins.
    Rare.
    €680
  77. Chers zoiseaux
    Jean ANOUILH

    Chers zoiseaux[Dear Boids]

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1977|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Japon paper, deluxe issue.
    Spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned without consequence, some edges partially toned, otherwise a pleasing copy with full margins.
    Rare.
    €680
  78. Le scénario
    Jean ANOUILH

    Le scénario

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1976|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Japan, head print.
    Back and boards slightly and marginally passed without gravity, some witnesses partially passed, otherwise pleasant copy at all margins.
    Rare.
    €680
  79. Une rencontre en Westphalie
    Günter GRASS

    Une rencontre en Westphalie

    Seuil|Paris 1981|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation for which it was not printed from large papers.
    Pleasant copy.
    Handwritten signature of Günter Grass on the half title page.
    €150
  80. Œuvres complètes. - Œuvres diverses. - Le congrès de Vérone. - Essai sur la littérature anglaise. - Paradis perdu, de Milton.
    François René de CHATEAUBRIAND

    Œuvres complètes. - Œuvres diverses. - Le congrès de Vérone. - Essai sur la littérature anglaise. - Paradis perdu, de Milton. Complete Works. - Miscellaneous Works. - The Congress of Verona. - Essay on English Literature. - Paradise Lost, by Milton.

    Ladvocat|Paris 1826-1831 & 1824 & 1838|13 x 21.50 cm|36 volumes reliés

    First collected edition, partly original, by far the most important and most sought-after (cf. Clouzot), with Chateaubriand having revised and reworked a large part of his writings.
    This set also contains in first edition several texts including Les Natchez, Le Dernier Abencérage, Le Voyage en Amérique, and Moïse (placed at the end of vol. XXII and often lacking).

    Each volume illustrated with a frontispiece...

    €10,000
  81. Lucienne
    Jules ROMAINS

    Lucienne

    Nrf|Paris 1922|17 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 108 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  82. Almanach royal et national pour l'an M DCCC XLVI
    LOUIS-PHILIPPE I

    Almanach royal et national pour l'an M DCCC XLVI

    Chez A. Guyot et Scribe|Paris 1846|13.50 x 22 cm|relié
    First edition. Royal arms vignette on title page. Royal families of Europe. Overview of the French administration.
    Contemporary full green glazed calf binding. Smooth spine decorated with large interlaced romantic stamps. Gilt title and date. Ornamental blind-stamped plate on covers with thick framing fillet. Marbled edges. Signs of rubbing. 2 corners slightly bumped. Lower joint split 2cm at head. Scattered foxing.
    Handsome copy in full contemporary binding.

    €450
  84. Un crime
    Georges BERNANOS

    Un crime

    Plon|Paris 1935|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil paper, after 17 on Japan and 40 on Holland paper.
    A significant shadow affects pages 24-25, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €100
  85. L'avenir de l'esprit
    Pierre LECOMTE DU NOÜY

    L'avenir de l'esprit

    Gallimard|Paris 1941|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €100
  86. Une désolation
    Yasmina REZA

    Une désolation

    Albin Michel|Paris 1999|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vellum, only large papers.
    Beautiful copy despite two small spots at the bottom of the first board.
    Autograph dated and signed by Yasmina Reza to a friend named Ion: "To you, my dear Ion, this copy on vellum N ° IV, for your twentieth birthday! I invite you and your friend Strinberg to snuggle up against me so that we can laugh, laugh, as we like. "
    €350
  87. Rey-Millet
    René ÉTIEMBLE

    Rey-Millet

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|14.50 x 19.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of the numbered copies.
    Publisher's binding in full black canvas, smooth back, first board illustrated with a reproduction of a work by Guy Rey-Millet
    Beautiful complete copy of his rhodoïd which includes three marginal losses, illustrated work of reproductions of works of Guy Rey-Millet.
    Precious autograph dedication signed by René Etiemble: "For André Breton, with a sure eye, with faithful admiration, and the memory of Etiemble".
    €200
  88. Claudel Péguy
    Louis GILLET

    Claudel Péguy

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1946|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on superior bouffant paper, ours one of 5 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  89. Théâtre II
    Édouard DUJARDIN

    Théâtre II

    Mercure de France|Paris 1924|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper.
    Sun back, three spots on the first board, small marginal tears on the second board which also has, at the top, three traces of folds.
    Autograph dedication signed by Edouard Dujardin to Benjamin Crémieux.
    €60
  90. Veue grottes et fontaines de jardins à l'italienne inventez et gravez par I. le Pautre
    Jean LEPAUTRE

    Veue grottes et fontaines de jardins à l'italienne inventez et gravez par I. le Pautre

    Chez Pierre Mariette|Paris 1650 (S.d.)|20.50 x 31 cm|relié
    First printing of this numbered etching suite from 1 (frontispiece) to 7. Plate numbered 2 is not found after number 1, the following plate bearing number 3. The collection preserved at the Madrid Library (Biblioteca historica Marques de Valdocilla) also records 6 engravings for this work without our possessing details concerning these 6 plates drawn and engraved by Lepautre. Absent from the electronic catalogues of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France.
    20th-century half vellum binding using reused material. Unlettered spine. 18th-century style marbled paper on boards. Engravings mounted on tabs. 2 brown stains in the margins of the frontispiece, with soiled margins. Plate 7 contains...
    €500
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