Gallimard (1911 - )

First edition, a numbered 1300 copies on special vellum.
Book illustrated with 64 drawings of Henri Michaux.
Our copy is enriched with a letter typescript Henri Michaux he signed in which he reveals his correspondent that "the texts are meant to be read as well. Each home, alone in his room Wider communication they should not, or a collective presence. "
We also enclose a match of two letters about developing a show devoted to Henri Michaux project for which he has responded unfavorably.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 108 numbered copies on vergé Lafuma Navarre re-imposed in Tellière quarto format, the tirage de tête.
This copy has a chemise and slipcase of cloth over blue paper boards.

First edition de l'adaptation by Jean-Paul Sartre, one of 225 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies after 80 on Hollande paper.
A very good copy.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Simone de Beauvoir René Lalou.

First edition, one of 135 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies after 40 on Hollande paper.
Tiny spots to spine, otherwise a very good copy.

Edition with 12 original watercolors by Edy Legrand, printed of of 3560 numbered copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 306 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies after 106 on Hollande paper.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 1050 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Publisher's paper boards with an original design by Mario Prassinos.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 2050 numbered copy on alfa du Marais.
Publisher's paper boards with an original design by Mario Prassinos.
Slightly rubbed to head- and tail-pieces, not serious.

First edition in French, one of 86 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned as usual, otherwise a very good copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 33 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy despite two very slight traces of sunning to head and foot of spine.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies with 3 Hollande hors commerce.
Two slight traces of sunning, not serious, to head and to foot of spine.
A very good copy.

Second edition, one of 85 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 540 numbered copies on alfa mousse paper.
Publisher's paper boards with an original design by Mario Prassinos.

First edition of the French translation, one of 26 numbered copies on vélin pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Spine slightly faded as usual, a very good copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 26 numbered copies on pur fil, this one of a few hors commerce copies, the only large paper copies.
Spine faded as usual, internally good.

Second edition with 32 photographs.
Spine sunned and with a small clear dampstain to foot.

First edition, one of 2250 numbered copies on châtaignier paper, the only printing after 24 on Madagascar paper.
A good copy.

Edition for which he was not drawn large paper, review copy.
Signed autograph of Roger Vitrac to Lucien Descaves.
Back slightly insolated not serious, full copy of his prayer to insert.

First edition in French for which there were no large paper copies.
A good copy retaining its illustrated dust jacket.

First edition, one of 1035 numbered copies on pur fil paper.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 1235 numbered copies on pur fil paper.
A very good copy.

First edition in French, translated by Louise Servicen, one of 75 copies numbered on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Autograph inscription by Louise Servicen to Raymond Gallimard.
A good copy.

first edition on the current paper.
Binding to the full paper bradel, smooth back insolated, as part of sheepskin bronze, preserved covers, gilded head, contemporary binding.
Precious autograph signed Henri Ghéon: "To Jean Schlumberger who hears me, his faithful old Henri Ghéon.."

First edition in French by Raymond Queneau, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Spots and a label glued to spine.

First edition of the translation. review copy. He was fired 41 copies on "pur-fil" paper.
Rare and precious autograph signed Chester Himes on the false title page.
Blankets look tired with missing head and walk back. Good inside condition
Rare signed copy of the novel "violent and hard, of unbridled sexuality" on the condition of blacks and women in the United States.

Un ivrogne chez les fous [Asylum]

Gallimard | Paris 1941 | 12 x 19 cm | original wrappers in custom chemise and slipcase
First edition of the French translation of Asylum, «travel story» in a psychiatric asylum, one of the advance (service de presse) copies.
Our copy is presented in a half black morocco chemise, gilt date at the foot of the spine, marbled paper boards; slipcase edged with the same morocco and covered with marbled paper, red paper interior.
Exceptional and very rare handwritten inscription signed in pencil by William Seabrook to his friend the painter Moïse Kisling, who had just taken refuge in New...

Edition for which he was not drawn large paper, review copy.
Signed autograph Edith Thomas to Mr. Michel.
Iconography.
Nice full copy of his prayer to insert.

New edition, first for some parts, as corrected and reviewed, of which there were no large paper copies, one advance (service de presse) copy.
Rare and handsome autograph inscription from Robert Antelme to Claude Gallimard.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned.

"There are no human beings, there is just humankind. It's because we are people just like them that the SS will be forever powerless before us."
This fundamental work on the experience of the Nazi concentration camps was the third and last book published by the fleeting publishing house established by Marguerite Duras and Robert Antelme, her husband from 1940 to 1946.
This...

First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on vélin pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Louis Pauwels.
Spine slightly sunned.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Henri de Montherlant to Madame Bradley.
Spine sunned.

First edition, one of 355 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the only large paper copies after 120 on Hollande paper.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 85 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the tirage de tête after 25 on Hollande paper.
A good copy.

First edition of the French translation established and prefaced by Marthe Robert, one of 46 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Worming to spine, spine and boards lightly and marginally faded as usual.

First edition, one of 78 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, internally good.

First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy despite two small traces of sunning to head and foot of spine.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy despite a small trace of sunning to foot of spine.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
A good copy.

first edition of the first book by Joseph Kessel, one of 750 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only large paper after 108 reimposed.
Binding half chocolate brown sheepskin, smooth back with a gold cartridge embellished with gilded finials, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers, corners lightly bumped, modest contemporary binding.
Signed autograph of Joseph Kessel to Jacques Darnetal: "... that I" discovered "one of the first in gratitude and sincere sympathy ..."

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Maxime Alexandre to the Mercure de France.

First edition of the French translation by Jean-Louis Curtis and why it was not drawn large paper, review copy.
Signed autograph of Jean-Louis Curtis Lise Eline.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies after 8 Hollande.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 54 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A faded strip to the first free endpaper (left by a press clipping).
A good copy.

First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies after 15 on Hollande paper.
Spine sunned, otherwise a good copy.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête after 20 on Hollande paper.
A good copy.

First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
Retaining its advertising band (with one marginal tear).

First edition, one of 894 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies after 109 reimposed.
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise a good copy.

First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A fine copy.

first edition on the current paper.
Signed autograph of Romain Gary to a couple of friends.. "A Pierre and Marie-Pierre, very affectionately (*) These kites that get the hell ... Romain Gary * In the second I touch autograph dedication of the author ... ! (I hope so ! ).
Tiny bites on the back, otherwise fine copy.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Ramon Fernandez to Claude Aveline.
Spine warped.