Gallimard

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine being very lightly yellowed without significance.
Presentation by Jean Cocteau.

First edition of the author's first work published under the auspices of Albert Camus, one of 56 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine being very lightly yellowed without significance.
French writer born in Mostaganem and engaged in the Algerian independence struggle, Jean-Pierre Millecam was, due to threats to his security in Tlemcen, exfiltrated by the F.L.N. to Morocco in 1956.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly yellowed without gravity.

First edition, one of 1,345 numbered copies on pur fil, ours one of the 135 octavo copies, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 106 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies after 25 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy despite very light and harmless yellowing to spine.

First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite very light and harmless yellowing to spine.

First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on handmade paper, the only deluxe copies.
The work illustrated with 4 hors-texte illustrations by Camille Bryen.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of 68 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly yellowed without consequence.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly yellowed without consequence.

First edition, one of 85 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies after 15 on Holland paper.
Preface by Julien Lanoë.
Handsome copy.

First collected edition and partly in first edition, one of 260 numbered copies on pure linen paper, deluxe copies after 28 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly yellowed without consequence.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on handmade paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly yellowed without consequence.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on handmade paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly yellowed without consequence.

First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine being very slightly yellowed without consequence.

First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine being very slightly yellowed without consequence.

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite two adhesive paper discharges with minimal paper lacks on the first endpaper.

First edition, one of 130 numbered copies on pure thread paper, deluxe copies after 25 on Holland paper.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of 63 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy despite the spine being very lightly sunned without significance.

First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 53 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine very lightly sunned without consequence.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine and rare copy of this work which was adapted for cinema in 1967 by Tony Richardson, assisted by Christian de Chalonge and Norman J. Warren, starring Jeanne Moreau, Orson Welles, Ian Bannen and Vanessa Redgrave.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy despite a tiny stain on the first cover.
Signed and inscribed copy from Jean d'Ormesson to writer Suzanne Prou.

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned without consequence, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very slightly sunned, the first gathering was poorly cut causing a small lack at the head of the first endpaper.
Autograph inscription signed by André Dhôtel to journalist Evelyne Schlumberger.

First edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Minor scuffs to the slightly wrinkled spine.
Signed autograph inscription by Alejo Carpentier, in French, to journalist Evelyne Schlumberger

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
A small tear at the foot of the slightly sunned spine, small stains on the boards.
Signed autograph inscription from Nathalie Sarraute to journalist Evelyne Schlumberger.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very slightly sunned and creased without gravity, small stains on the second cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Louis Aragon to the journalist Evelyne Schlumberger.

First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
Spine slightly sunned with small tears at head and foot, three marginal stains on the back cover, covers slightly soiled.
Signed and inscribed by Jacques Audiberti to journalist Evelyne Schlumberger: "... homage from a baroque..." enriched with a drawing reproducing her face.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the very last pages very slightly dog-eared at head.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Georges Dumézil to the historian specializing in medieval history Jean Schneider.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine and covers marginally discoloured.
Autograph inscription signed by Michel Tournier to Michel Caffier.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy despite three small stains on the front cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Henri de Montherlant to the journalist and writer Evelyne Schlumberger.

First edition, false statement of edition.
Autograph inscription signed by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry on the half-title page: "à Mademoiselle Josette Arnaud dont le frère est déjà un vieux pilote de quarante six heures de vol... Et dont le père est un vieil ami" ["to Miss Josette Arnaud whose brother is already an experienced pilot with forty-six hours of flight time... And whose father is an old friend"]
Half blue morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, paper boards, grey paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt on deckled edges, binding signed P. Goy and C. Vilaine.
It was undoubtedly in 1926 that young Antoine, freshly hired by the Latécoère company, future Aéropostale, met Josette Arnaud's father, while he was making his first flights between Toulouse and Dakar.
The two friends would meet again thirteen years later, when, having become one of the most famous French writers, Saint-Exupéry returned to his adopted city to contribute to the war effort. In September 1939, having returned from the United States where he was promoting his latest book, Terre des Hommes, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was indeed mobilized with the rank of captain. He was assigned to the air base of Francazal, in a bomber pilot training unit. It was on this occasion that he trained Josette's brother, while in the evening he amazed the youngest with his famous card tricks, as the young girl testified under another dedication on Courrier Sud.
Unable to be content with a figurehead role, Saint-Exupéry would not stay long in Toulouse and would obtain his transfer to an aerial reconnaissance squadron which would inspire his Pilote de guerre.
But at the dawn of one of the most terrible tragedies of the 20th century, it is a story of courage and fraternity and the account of a great human and humanistic adventure, that the future author of The Little Prince decided to offer to this young girl, testifying to their complicity and his great respect for children and their capacity for wonder.

First edition illustrated with 57 images by the author.
Traces of rubbing to the joints as usual.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jacques Prévert to his friend and neighbor Baudy.

Edition en partie originale.
Comme habituellement, petites traces de frottements sur les mors et sur le dos.
Envoi autographe daté et signé de Jacques Prévert à Gaëtan Picon enrichi de trois dessins représentant, à chaque fois et dans des tailles différentes sur les pages de faux-titre, de titre et de justification du tirage, un jongleur s'exercant avec des boules de couleurs différentes.

First Gallimard edition, with some parts in first edition and published the same year as the first edition, one of 135 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies with 40 on Holland paper.
Spine slightly sunned, a stain at the foot of the second cover.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine being lightly sunned.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pure laid paper, ours bearing N°1, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Four stains on the slightly sunned spine and at the foot of the back cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Simone de Beauvoir to Madame Mandinaud.
Madame Mandinaud was Simone de Beauvoir's official typist. She transcribed all the writer's works, including Les Mandarins which won the Prix Goncourt in 1954.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Three stains on the slightly sunned spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Simone de Beauvoir to Madame Mandinaud.
Madame Mandinaud was Simone de Beauvoir's dedicated typist. She transcribed all the writer's works.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy despite the spine very lightly sunned without any consequence
Precious autograph inscription signed by Marguerite Yourcenar to Maurice Nadeau: "Hommage attentif. Marguerite Yourcenar. Vox specie interioritatis." ["Attentive tribute. Marguerite Yourcenar. Voice of inner contemplation."]

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy with the illustrated dust jacket.
Rare signed and inscribed copy from Orhan Pamuk to Christian Le Guerrone.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two small lacks of no significance at foot of spine.
Rare and handsome copy.

First trade edition and first complete edition, the original hors commerce edition was limited to only 12 copies, one of 550 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Full midnight blue morocco bindings, spines with four raised bands, dates gilt at foot, gilt roulettes on headcaps, midnight blue silk endpapers, midnight blue morocco doublures, covers and spines preserved for each volume, double gilt fillets on edges, all edges gilt, slipcases backed with midnight blue morocco, cat's-eye paper boards, slipcases with minor scratches, perfect set by Huser.
Rare dated autograph inscription signed by André Gide on the first volume: "Je charge ce petit livre de mes cordiales salutations à Mr M. Révillon d'Apreval. André Gide. Juin 1946." ["I entrust this little book with my cordial greetings to Mr M. Révillon d'Apreval. André Gide. June 1946."]
Magnificent copy bound in full morocco with doublures by Huser containing a rare signed autograph inscription on this text evoking the author's discovery of his homosexuality.

Edition from the same year as the first edition.
A discharge mark from adhesive tape at the foot of the page featuring the autograph inscription.
Half brown shagreen binding with corners, faded spine with five raised bands, some scratches on the spine, date and "Prix Goncourt" mention gilt at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, modest binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Robert Merle to Georges Feutrel who was awarded the Prix Goncourt in 1949.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half bottle-green shagreen binding with corners, faded spine with five raised bands, date and "Prix Goncourt" mention gilt at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, modest binding.
Rubbing to head of spine, boards marginally faded.
Signed and inscribed copy from Jacques Borel to Georges Feutrel on this work which was awarded the Prix Goncourt in 1965.

First edition, one of 29 numbered copies on pure rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
Iconography.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Worming to the spine, the first gathering was poorly cut, which caused some marginal lacks, another gathering with stains in the margin.
Provenance: from the library of sculptor and visual artist Arman with his bookplate pasted on a pastedown.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pure thread paper, ours one of the 6 hors commerce lettered copies, the only deluxe copies.
Two small wormholes on the first endpaper.
Rare and handsome copy of this collection of short stories comprising: La femme du pilote, Le doigt de Barraquier, Valérie s'en va, L'épingle en fer à cheval, Le nègre s'est endormi, Le deuil de Fonsine, L'homme à barbe, Le bateau d'Emile and Le Baron de l'écluse ou la croisière du Potam.
This last story was masterfully brought to the screen in 1960 by Jean Delannoy with Jean Gabin and Micheline Presle in the leading roles.

New edition, one of 156 numbered copies on pure thread paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by David Foenkinos to a lady named Jacqueline wishing her a happy birthday accompanied by a drawing representing a birthday cake topped with candles.

First edition for each of the volumes with print runs varying from 297 to 1,250 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies along with the reimposed ones.
Some spines lightly sunned.
A rare and handsome set.

First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pure Lafuma-Navarre laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 105 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Spine lightly sunned.
Autograph tribute signed by Roger Grenier on the half-title page.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two light sunning to head and foot of spine.
Handsome copy.

Pléiade library edition printed on Bible paper.
Publisher's binding in full green grained sheepskin, blue top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Handsome copy complete with its glassine wrapper, slipcase and dust jacket.
Stains on the upper edge of the slipcase.

Pléiade library edition printed on Bible paper.
Publisher's binding in full brown grained sheep, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Iconography.
Fine copy complete with its glassine wrapper and slipcase.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Two slight areas of sunning at head and foot of spine, enclosed press clippings having caused shadowing on the first endpaper.

First edition, one of 130 numbered copies on laid paper, ours one of the 75 copies reserved for the Club de l'édition originale, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite two small areas of sunning at head and foot of spine.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Half bottle-green shagreen binding, browned spine with five raised bands outlined with black fillets, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, modest contemporary binding.
Some light foxing to the endpapers.
Provenance: from the library of Marcel Augagneur with his curious bookplate pasted on a pastedown.
Signed and inscribed copy from Marcel Aymé to journalist Marcel Augagneur ("Gringoire" and "L'écho de Paris") who used the pseudonym Marc de Saligny for his writing.

Pléiade library edition printed on Bible paper.
Publisher's binding in full green grained sheep, blue top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Fine copy complete with its glassine wrapper and soft slipcase.

First edition in French, one of 106 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned as often, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Jean de La Varende to Martin Chaulot.

First edition, one of 160 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Very fine copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Fine copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Patrick Modiano to the journalist and literary critic

Pléiade library edition printed on India paper.
Minor light stains of no consequence on fore edge, press clippings included.
Rich iconography.
Publisher's full brown grained sheep binding, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Handsome copy complete with its glassine, dust jacket and slipcase.

First trade edition.
Some light foxing to the edges.
Complete with the original wraparound band.
Inscribed and signed by Jean d'Ormesson to the Belgian literary critic Pol Vandromme.




 

First edition in French, one of 105 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and boards marginally sunned, a small lack to head of spine.
Rare copy of this work evoking the Spanish War.

First edition in French, one of 110 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and covers lightly and marginally sunned, light and small adhesive paper residue on endpapers.
Rare copy of this work dealing with the Spanish War.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy despite the spine being very lightly sunned.
Signed autograph inscription from the author to Raymonde Jannet: "... avec beaucoup de sympathie..." ["...with much sympathy..."]

Mémoires d'une jeune fille rangée [Memoirs of a Dutiful Daughter] - La force de l'âge [The Prime of Life] - La force des choses [Force of Circumstance] - Tout compte fait [All Said and Done]
Gallimard | Paris 1958-1972 | 14,5x21,5cm | 4 bound volumes.

First edition, one of 25, 30, 35 and 40 numbered copies on vergé de hollande, most limited deluxe issue for each of the 4 volumes.
A very rare and handsome set of this autobiographical and feminist tetralogy.

Each volume is presented in a custom box signed by Julie Nadot reproducing the cover plates and the spine of the work.

First edition, one of 42 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Very light worming to spine, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition, one of 330 numbered copies on Holland paper, ours one of 30 hors commerce copies, the deluxe issue after 60 reimposed copies.
Minor traces of wear to one joint.
Half navy blue morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands slightly faded, gilt date at foot, pebbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, blue covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Devauchelle.
A handsomely bound copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies after 45 on Holland paper.
Half petroleum blue shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands underlined with blind fillets, spine lightly faded, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved.

First edition, one of 87 numbered copies on Dutch paper, the only deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 61 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
A very fine copy.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Two tiny tears of no consequence at head and foot of spine.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of 647 copies on pur fil, the only deluxe issues along with 109 copies printed on large paper.
Bookplate affixed to the verso of the front cover.
A pleasant copy.

First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copies.
Very fine copy.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on vellum for each volume, deluxe copies.
Spines very lightly sunned without detriment, handsome set.

First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine lightly sunned without gravity.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Morand: "A Jouhandeau, ces spectacles sans théâtre, son ami Morand." ["To Jouhandeau, these spectacles without theater, his friend Morand."]

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy.

First edition in French, one of 86 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
A small tear at foot of spine, handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Louis Aragon to Monsieur Pérard.