Gallimard: Rare and antiquarian books, inscribed books and letters, and manuscripts

Luc DURTAIN
Quarantième étage
Gallimard|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 895 numbered copies on pur fil.
A very good copy.
€30
Pierre HAMP
Les chercheurs d'or
Nrf|Paris 1920|13 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 940 numbered copies on pur fil.
€25
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
Etre inimitable
Gallimard|Paris 1964|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Marcel Jouhandeau.
€50
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
L'éternel procès
Gallimard|Paris 1959|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Hollande, deluxe copies. Very handsome copy.
€250
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
La mort d'Elise. Journaliers XXV
Gallimard|Paris 1978|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 17 copies on Hollande, this one not justified, tirage de tête.
A very attractive copy.
€180
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
La possession
Gallimard|Paris 1970|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Marcel Jouhandeau.
€60
Jean PAULHAN
Braque le patron
Gallimard|Paris 1952|11 x 17 cm|broché
New edition, no mention of deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
A small dampstain on the back cover marginally affecting the last two leaves.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Paulhan to Paulette and René Wolfromm.
€120
Jean PAULHAN
L'aveuglette
Gallimard|Paris 1952|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
First collected edition, first edition for 'Egyptiennes', one of 1600 numbered copies on vellum, the only issue with 55 copies on Arches vellum.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Paulhan quoting Bridges, handsome copy.
€100
Henri PICHETTE
Odes à chacun
Gallimard|Paris 1961|18.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Henri Pichette to François Erval.
€80
Bertrand POIROT-DELPECH
La légende du siècle
Gallimard|Paris 1981|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Bertrand Poirot-Delpech to Thierry Maulnier and Marcelle Tassencourt.
€50
Henri POURRAT
Le mauvais garçon
Nrf|Paris 1926|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 944 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the only large paper copies after 111 reimposed.
A very good copy.
€80
André WURMSER
Courrier de la solitude
Nrf|Paris 1930|17 x 22 cm|broché
First edition, one of 109 numbered copies in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Spine slightly sunned, gift inscription on endpaper.
€45
John DOS PASSOS
Numéro un
Gallimard|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition in French, one of 86 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A fine copy.
€100
Robert FRANCIS
Histoire sainte
Gallimard|Paris 1941|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription from the author to Noël B. de la Mort.
€20
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
Réflexions sur la vie et le bonheur
Gallimard|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies with 30 Holland.
Autograph inscription by Marcel Jouhandeau.
Handsome copy despite a corner crease mark on the cover.
€150
André MALRAUX
Hôtes de passage
Gallimard|Paris 1975|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, one of 355 numbered copies on vélin pur fil Lafuma paper, the only large paper copies after 120 on Hollande paper.
A fine copy.
€150
Pierre BÉARN
De Dunkerque à Liverpool
Gallimard|Paris 1941|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, with only 20 copies on Holland paper issued, false statement of edition.
Fine autograph inscription from the author on this war narrative.
€40
Jacques AUDIBERTI
La mégère apprivoisée
Gallimard|Paris 1957|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on vélin pur fil, the only large paper copies.
One small stain, not serious, to upper cover, a good copy.
€150
André CHAUMEIX
Le lycée Henry IV
Gallimard|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on alfa mousse paper, the only large paper copies.
Autograph inscription from André Chaumeix on endpaper, a very good copy.
€100
Charles-Louis PHILIPPE
Contes du matin
Nrf|Paris 1916|13 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on laid paper, with only 56 deluxe copies printed.
Handsome copy.
€60
Maurice SACHS
Histoire de John Cooper d'Albany
Gallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of which only 65 deluxe copies were printed, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
€200
Henri DEBERLY
L'ennemi des siens
Nrf|Paris 1925|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 108 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
Pierre HAMP
Mademoiselle Moloch
Nrf|Paris 1928|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
Armand LUNEL
L'imagerie du cordier
Nrf|Paris 1924|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 108 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
Louis CODET
Poèmes et chansons
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.
Handsome copy despite occasional light foxing.
€50
Émile ZAVIE
Les dieux de la tribu
Nrf|Paris 1929|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
Maurice BEDEL
Philippine
Nrf|Paris 1930|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and recomposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
A very handsome copy.
€100
Marie-Anne COMMENE
Rose Colonna
Nrf|Paris 1930|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and recomposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Beautiful full-page autograph inscription from the author to a couple who were his friends.
Handsome copy.
€60
Léon BOPP
Est-il sage, est-il fou?
Nrf|Paris 1932|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
André WURMSER
Changement de propriétaire
Nrf|Paris 1929|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
René BIZET
Anne en sabots
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.
Handsome copy.
€45
Pierre EMMANUEL
Orphiques
Gallimard|Paris 1942|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of copies on châtaignier paper, the only printing with 15 on pur fil paper.
A very good copy.
€30
Thierry SANDRE
Panouille
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.
Handsome copy.
€45
Thierry SANDRE
Les yeux fermés
Nrf|paris 1928|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
L. SEIFOULINA
Virineya
Nrf|Paris 1927|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation by Hélène Iswolsky, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
Hervé SEIGNOBOSC
Plus loin
Nrf|Paris 1931|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
Charles VILDRAC
Michel Auclair suivi de Le pélerin
Nrf|Paris 1923|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 108 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€70
Jean VARIOT
L'homme qui avait un remords
Nrf|Paris 1924|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 108 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
Thomas DELONEY
Jack de Newbury suivi de Thomas de Reading
Nrf|Paris 1926|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition in French, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
Thomas DELONEY
Le noble métier
Nrf|Paris 1927|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition in French, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
George MEREDITH
L'ode à la France
Nrf|Paris 1916|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition in French, one of 66 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Pale angular dampstain affecting all leaves.
€45
Robert HONNERT
Corps et âme
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 issue.
Handsome copy.
€45
Waldo FRANCK
Notre Amérique
Nrf|Paris 1920|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, one of 113 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
Steve PASSEUR
La maison ouverte
Nrf|Paris 1925|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre and reimposed in the Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
Maurice MAURICE
Nuit et jour
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 copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
René TRINTZIUS, Amédée VALENTIN
Poudre d'or précédé de Philippe le zélé
Nrf|Paris 1928|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
Ernest TISSERAND
Un second cabinet de portraits
Nrf|Paris 1925|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 108 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
Hermann UNGAR
Les sous-hommes
Nrf|Paris 1928|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition in French, one of 110 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
Samuel BUTLER
Nouveaux voyages en Erewhon
Nrf|Paris 1924|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation established by Valéry Larbaud, one of 108 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper, reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe issue.
Handsome copy.
€150
Henri DEBERLY
Auguette le main
Nrf|Paris 1930|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper, reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe issue.
Handsome copy.
€45
Marcel AUCLAIR
Toya
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 copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
Marcel AUGAGNEUR
Notre père
Nrf|Paris 1930|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 108 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
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 and re-imposed in Tellière quarto, the tirage de tête.
A very good copy.
€50
Luc DURTAIN
L'autre Europe Moscou et sa foi
Nrf|Paris 1928|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 114 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
€45
Luc DURTAIN
Quarantième étage
Nrf|Paris 1927|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 114 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
€45
Luc DURTAIN
Ma Kimbell
Nrf|Paris 1925|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Gift inscription on the endpaper.
€45
Louis-Raymond LEFÈVRE
Le royaume de ce monde
Nrf|Paris 1929|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 111 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
€45
Pierre HUMBOURG
Tous feux éteints
Nrf|Paris 1928|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
€45
Pierre HUMBOURG
Silvestre le simple
Nrf|Paris 1929|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe issue.
€45
MARMOUSET
Mal loti
Nrf|Paris 1931|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
€45
Abel CHEVALLEY
Thomas Deloney
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 issue.
Handsome copy.
€45
Louis CHADOURNE
Le conquérant du dernier jour
Nrf|Paris 1928|17 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe issue.
Preface by Valéry Larbaud.
€100
Jean PAULHAN
Clef de la poésie
Gallimard|Paris 1944|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of copies on châtaignier paper, the only large paper copies with 20 pur fil paper.
A very good copy.
€40
Samuel BUTLER
Ainsi va toute chair
Nrf|Paris 1921|14.50 x 19 cm|2 volumes brochés
First edition of the French translation established by Valéry Larbaud, one of 880 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies with 120 reset.
Some occasional light foxing.
€45
Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE
L'agent double - In La nouvelle revue française N°262
La Nouvelle Revue Française|Paris Juillet 1935|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of the rare numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Contributions by A. Gide, A. Lhote, J. Audiberti, M. Jouhandeau about the suicide of R. Crevel, A. Suarès among others.
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
€120
Raymond QUENEAU
Alfred, ou le café - In La nouvelle revue française N°270
La Nouvelle Revue Française|Paris Mars 1936|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
Edition préoriginale, one of rare numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise a very good copy retaining the publisher's catalogue.
€80
Marcel SAUVAGE
Oeuvre d'or
Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
€75
Brice PARAIN
Joseph
Gallimard|Paris 1964|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
Bilingual full-page autograph inscription from the author to Nathalie and Raymond Sarraute.
€70
Alain BOSQUET
Les solitudes
Gallimard|Paris 1992|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.
€60
Henri THETARD
Les dompteurs ou la ménagerie des origines à nos jours
Gallimard|Paris 1928|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
First edition, one of 72 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête after 10 Japon.
Illustrated with numerous etchings and unpublished photographs.
A very good and rare copy.
€450
Rex STOUT
Les compagnons de la peur
Gallimard|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, false statement of eleventh edition.
€40
T. RECHETNIKOV
Ceux de Podlipnaïa
Gallimard|Paris 1927|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
First Gallimard edition of the French translation, one of 90 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Half vellum-style boards with corners, smooth spine, chocolate shagreen title-label, gilt fillet frames on boards, small marginal stains on first cover, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Fine interior condition.
€60
Alfred SAVOIR
Comédies de notre temps : La voie lactée. Maria
Gallimard|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of which there has not been deluxe copies ("grands papiers").
€20
Paul CLAUDEL
Autres poèmes durant la guerre
Nrf|Paris 1916|25.50 x 32.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 90 numbered copies and reimposed on vergé d'Arches paper, the tirage de tête.
Occasional marginal foxing.
€230
Pierre BRISSON
Vingt ans de Figaro 1938-1958
Gallimard|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome autograph inscription from the author.
Spine slightly sunned.
€40
COLLECTIF
La nouvelle revue française N°9 de la 1ere année
Nrf|Paris 1er septembre 1953|14 x 23 cm|broché
First edition. Contributions by Henri Michaux, Drieu La Rochelle, Borges, Jean Giono, among others.
€30
Joseph JOLINON
Les coquines
Gallimard|Paris 1937|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 33 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 8 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
A small angular stain of no consequence to the front cover, otherwise a handsome copy.
€80
Pablo PICASSO
Le désir attrapé par la queue
Gallimard|Paris 1945|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition on chestnut.
A small marginal tear without gravity on the second board, nice complete copy of his trailer.
€150
René DAUMAL
La grande beuverie
Gallimard|Paris 1939|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Covers soiled, small marginal tears without loss to boards and two tears to spine.
€120
Henry de MONTHERLANT
Les garçons
Gallimard|Paris 1969|14 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japon Torinoko paper, the tirage de tête.
Ex libris pasted onto endpaper.
A fine copy.
€1,500
Steve PASSEUR
La maison ouverte
Nrf|Paris 1925|17 x 22 cm|broché
First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe issue.
Handsome copy.
€50
Jean MECKERT
La lucarne
Gallimard|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 18 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Tiny stains to the spine and the first endpaper, tiny stains to final endpaper, otherwise a good copy.
Rare.
€300
(James JOYCE) Stanislaus JOYCE
Le gardien de mon frère
Gallimard|Paris 1966|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, one of 28 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.
€200
Valery LARBAUD
Allen
Nrf|Paris 1929|11 x 17 cm|broché
First Gallimard edition, one of 330 numbered copies on Holland paper, ours being one of 30 hors commerce copies.
Two tears at head and foot of spine, otherwise handsome copy.
€60
Jean-Paul SARTRE
Les mains sales
Gallimard|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 210 numbered copies on alfa, after only 15 Hollande and 60 pur fil.
A tiny angular lack to upper cover, some small marginal foxing, not serious.
€1,000
Robert DESNOS (inscribed to Raymond QUENEAU)
Domaine public - Exemplaire de Raymond Queneau
Gallimard|Paris 1953|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 85 numbered copies on pur fil paper, this one of 10 hors commerce lettered copies, the tirage de tête.
This copy is lettered “f”, specially printed for Raymond Queneau.
Handsome autograph inscription signed and dated by Youki Desnos to Raymond and Janine Queneau : "... La rue Lacretelle - le gras double du petit déjeûner...[…Rue Lacretelle – the double pleasures of breakfast…]", also with an inscription by René Bertelé : "... avec l'hommage bien amical du copiste...[with the copyist's best wishes]."
A very good copy.
Sold
Alejo CARPENTIER
Chasse à l'homme[The Manhunt]
Gallimard|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|Broché
First edition of the French translation, one of 21 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe paper issue.
A fine copy.
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Joseph KESSEL, Georges SUAREZ
Le onze mai - Exemplaire de Charles Maurras
Gallimard|Paris 1924|12 x 19 cm|Relié
First edition on ordinary paper.

Bradel binding, boards and spine covered in blue decorative paper, flat spine, title label in navy blue morocco bordered with a palladium fillet, title and authors stamped in palladium, original covers preserved with a skillful restoration to the outer margin of the front cover, elegant binding signed by Boichot.
Precious presentation copy signed by Joseph Kessel on the front free endpaper: "A Charles Maurras qui nous reçut avec tant de touchante bienveillance, hommage de reconnaissante admiration" [To Charles Maurras, who welcomed us with such touching kindness, homage of grateful admiration] also signed and inscribed by Georges Suarez : "au maître qui jeta le trouble dans ma cervelle républicaine" [to the master who stirred up my republican brain].
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Antoine de SAINT-EXUPÉRY
Courrier sud[Southern Mail]
Nrf|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|Broché
First edition, one of 647 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 5 on Japan paper, 5 on Holland paper and 109 reimposed.

A handsome copy.
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Thomas MANN, André GIDE (Pref.)
Avertissement à l'Europe[A Warning to Europe]
Nrf|Paris 1937|12.2 x 19 cm|Broché
First edition of the French translation, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil, head of the print run.
Preface by André Gide.
Rare and appealing copy.
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