first edition of which he was not drawn large papers. Signed autograph of Pierre Legendre. Iconography, two small spots without gravity on the second flat.
First edition, one of the service de presse (advance) copies, of which there were no deluxe copies. Some dark marks on the boards and spine, otherwise handsome copy. Iconography Inscribed by the author to monsieur Parias: "Pour L-H Parias, cette Catherine II qui laissa dans l'Histoire une empreinte dont l'auteur a tenté d'analyser la nature. En amical hommage de l'auteur" ["For L-H Parias, this Catherine II who left an imprint in History whose nature the author has tried to analyze. In friendly tribute from the author"].
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy, no deluxe copies were printed. Autograph inscription from the author to Monsieur Parias: "A monsieur L-H Parias, hommage de l'auteur." Iconography. Spine slightly warped, otherwise handsome copy.
First French translation established by Lanza Del Vasto, one of the numbered copies on Lana vellum, the only edition along with 105 copies on Arches vellum. Inscription by Lanza Del Vasto. Work illustrated with woodcuts by the latter. Handsome copy.
First edition of which there were no deluxe copies. Contributions by J. Sauvageot, A. Geismar, D. Cohn-Bendit and J.P. Duteuil. Iconography. Handsome copy.
First edition of the translation of which no deluxe copies were printed, one of the Service de Presse copies. Inscribed by the translator. Covers very slightly and marginally faded, otherwise a handsome copy.
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies. Autograph inscription from the author. Spine slightly faded, otherwise a handsome copy retaining its publisher's wraparound band.
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy. Fine autograph inscription from the author to Jean Paulhan: "... des guerriers sans application..." Spine very slightly faded, otherwise a handsome copy.
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy. Autograph inscription from the author. Spine and covers very slightly and marginally faded, otherwise a handsome copy.
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy. Autograph inscription from the author. Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned without gravity, copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
First edition, one of the numbered service de presse (advance) copies. Inscribed by the author. Spine and boards slightly and marginally faded without gravity, retaining publisher's wraparound band.
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies. Inscribed by the author to a close friend. Small stains at head of front board, rear board soiled, handsome interior condition.
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, an advance copy. Illustrated cover, 12 photographic reproductions hors-texte. Inscribed by Emmanuel Mounier. Spine lightly rubbed, otherwise handsome copy.
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies. Autograph inscription from Jean-Louis Baudry to Etienne Lalou. Pale minor stains to boards, otherwise handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.