Gallimard (1911 - )

A la recherche du temps perdu [In Search of Lost Time]
Grasset & Nrf | Paris 1913-1927 | 12 x 19 cm for the first volume & 13 x 19.5 cm
for the second & 14.5 x 19.5 cm for the following ones | 13 volumes in original wrappers
First edition for all the volumes. Du côté de chez Swann, first printing on ordinary paper with all the characteristics (fault to Grasset, upper cover dated 1913, no contents table, publisher's catalogue at end); à l'ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs, first printing on ordinary paper without false statement; the other volumes, numbered on pur fil paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies, after the reimposed one.
The volume IV enriched with a handsome autograph inscription from Marcel Proust on endpaper: «à Monsieur Jacques Boulenger, hommage de son admirateur qui a la joie de le connaître très très bien et de son ami qui a le chagrin de ne pas le connaître encore.» «To Monsieur Jacques Boulenger, best wishes from an admirer who has the joy of knowing him very, very well and a friend who is sad not to know him yet.»
Some small repairs to spine and wrappers of first volume, some spines slightly faded or sunned, slight foxing, to some leaves and edges.
This complete collection of In Search of Lost Time comprises the following titles in French : Swann's Way, In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower, The Guermantes Way (2 vols), Sodom and Gomorrah (3 vols), The Prisoner (2 vols), The Fugitive (2 vols), and Time Regained (2 vols).
A very good and rare set of à la recherche du temps perdu, an unsophisticated copy enriched with a handsome autograph inscription from Marcel Proust.

First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
Iconography.
Plats slightly yellowed, not serious, internally good.

First collected edition, one of 12 numbered copies on Mûrier d'Annam, tirage de tête.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
A fine copy.

First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
A fine copy.

The definitive edition, one of 55 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête.
A fine copy.

First edition, one of 1050 numbered copies on vélin labeur.
Publisher's paper boards with an original design by Paul Bonet.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 85 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête after 16 Japon.
A fine copy.

first edition in paperback.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph Raymond Queneau Gerard Mouizel.
Other contributions from Georges Perec, Noël Arnaud, Jacques Roubaud ...

First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription from Louis Aragon to Anne Lumineau.
Spine slightly sunned.

Edition first in part of which there were no large paper copies, stated the sixth edition.
One small lack to foot of spine.

Edition, review copy.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Paul Morand his friend FF Lequen "Venice without a mask ..."
Traces of insolation at the head and foot of spineet slightly off to the first board.

First edition, review copy.
Bel autograph signed by Paul Morand to his friend François Legueu "Proust wrote to me: the exceptions are the poetry of existence, his friend ..."
Small traces of insolation in the top and bottom of the back.

first edition on the current paper.
Bel autograph dated and signed by Paul Morand his friend  François Legueu : "My life has been a pleasure may my death be the last ..."
Some spots on boards, mainly affecting margins.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Paul Morand at his friend François Legueu: "... the green room in salads, his colleague and old friend ..." enriched autograph dedication of the author autograph signed Jacques Chastanet.
Small traces of insolation in the top and bottom of the back.

first edition on the current paper.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by Paul Morand to his friend François Legueu: "... that stories in this story ..."
Some traces of sunshine at the head and foot of the back and flat margins.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Paul Morand to his friend François Legueu.
Spine wrinkled, some spots to the covers.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists, review copy.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Louis Aragon Maurice Nadeau enriched with the handwritten signature of Elsa Triolet.
Complete copy of his please insert.
Some small stains affecting slices and some very marginal and slightly slips.

Edition, review copy.
Autograph Yourcenar André Burganel.
Small light spots on the boards.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Georges Dumézil Christian Rale and Gerard Lacresse.
A small tear in foot of the back.

first edition of the theatrical adaptation established by Albert Camus, one of the review copies service.
Precious autograph signed by Albert Camus to his close friend Andre Belamich ...

First edition, one advance (service de presse) copy.
One pale stain to lower cover, paper yellowed, this copy has a chemise and slipcae of grey half shagreen by signé Devauchelle.
Handsome autograph inscription with initials from Albert Camus to his close friend André Belamich.

Belamich rencontre Camus en 1932 sur les bancs du cours de philosophie de Jean Grenier au lycée Bugeaud d'Alger, la fameuse « Khâgne africaine ». Après avoir participé ensemble à l'aventure du Parti Communiste Algérien, Camus et Belamich forment avec d'autres penseurs et artistes ce que l'on nomme aujourd'hui "l'Ecole d'Alger" réunissant autour de l'éditeur et libraire Edmond Charlot une génération d'esprits progressistes dont Claude de Fréminville, Max-Pol Fouchet, René-Jean Clot, emmanuel Roblès et Gabriel Audisio.
Après plusieurs traductions pour Charlot de Jane Austin et David Lawrence, Belamich devient surtout, à l'initiative et avec le soutien de Camus, le principal traducteur de Garcia Lorca et l'instigateur de sa diffusion en France.
L'indéfectible amitié qui l'unit à Camus jusqu'à sa mort - il est à ses côtés lors de la remise de son Prix Nobel - font de lui un des principaux témoins de la vie de l'écrivain comme l'attestent ses contributions aux biographies de Herbert R. Lottman et de Olivier Todd.
Emouvant et précieux envoi à cet ami des premières heures algériennes qui ont construit l'humanisme de Camus et auxquelles il consacra son dernier roman inachevé : « Le premier homme ».

First edition, one advance (service de presse) copy.
Spine sunned, paper yellowed. This copy has a chemise and slipcase of grey half shagreen by Devauchelle.
Handsome autograph inscription from Albert Camus to his friend André Belamich: "A André Belamich, son vieil ami..."

Belamich rencontre Camus en 1932 sur les bancs du cours de philosophie de Jean Grenier au lycée Bugeaud d'Alger, la fameuse « Khâgne africaine ». Après avoir participé ensemble à l'aventure du Parti Communiste Algérien, Camus et Belamich forment avec d'autres penseurs et artistes ce que l'on nomme aujourd'hui "l'Ecole d'Alger" réunissant autour de l'éditeur et libraire Edmond Charlot une génération d'esprits progressistes dont Claude de Fréminville, Max-Pol Fouchet, René-Jean Clot, emmanuel Roblès et Gabriel Audisio.
Après plusieurs traductions pour Charlot de Jane Austin et David Lawrence, Belamich devient surtout, à l'initiative et avec le soutien de Camus, le principal traducteur de Garcia Lorca et l'instigateur de sa diffusion en France.
L'indéfectible amitié qui l'unit à Camus jusqu'à sa mort - il est à ses côtés lors de la remise de son Prix Nobel - font de lui un des principaux témoins de la vie de l'écrivain comme l'attestent ses contributions aux biographies de Herbert R. Lottman et de Olivier Todd.
Emouvant et précieux envoi à cet ami des premières heures algériennes qui ont construit l'humanisme de Camus et auxquelles il consacra son dernier roman inachevé : « Le premier homme ».

first edition of the theatrical adaptation established by Albert Camus, one of the review copies service.
Precious autograph signed by Albert Camus to his close friend Andre Belamich ...

First edition, one advance (service de presse) copy.
Spine wraped and sunned, paper yellowed. This copy has a chemise and slipcase of grey half shagreen by Devauchelle.Edition originale, un des exemplaires du service de presse.
Handsome autograph inscription from Albert Camus to his friend André Belamich : "A André Belamich, pour nos vingt ans d'amitié..."
Belamich rencontre Camus en 1932 sur les bancs du cours de philosophie de Jean Grenier au lycée Bugeaud d'Alger, la fameuse « Khâgne africaine ». Après avoir participé ensemble à l'aventure du Parti Communiste Algérien, Camus et Belamich forment avec d'autres penseurs et artistes ce  que l'on nomme aujourd'hui "l'Ecole d'Alger" réunissant autour de l'éditeur et libraire Edmond Charlot une génération d'esprits progressistes dont Claude de Fréminville, Max-Pol Fouchet, René-Jean Clot, emmanuel Roblès et Gabriel Audisio.
Après plusieurs traductions pour Charlot de Jane Austin et David Lawrence, Belamich devient surtout, à l'initiative et avec le soutien de Camus, le principal traducteur de Garcia Lorca et l'instigateur de sa diffusion en France.
L'indéfectible amitié qui l'unit à Camus jusqu'à sa mort - il est à ses côtés lors de la remise de son Prix Nobel - font de lui un des principaux témoins de la vie de l'écrivain comme l'attestent ses contributions aux biographies de Herbert R. Lottman et de Olivier Todd.
Emouvant et précieux envoi à cet ami des premières heures algériennes qui ont construit l'humanisme de Camus et auxquelles il consacra son dernier roman inachevé : « Le premier homme ».

First edition of the French translation, one of 109 numbered copies on vergé Lafuma Navarre and re-imposed in Tellière quarto format, tirage de tête.
A good copy.

First edition of the French translation, false mention of fourth edition.
Binding in the bradel half morocco green spring, preserved covers, gilded head, binding signed Goy & Vilaine.
Signed autograph of Ernest Hemingway to Paul Pinay.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Pierre Gascar to Maurice Blanchot.
Foxing to the covers.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists, review copy.
Pleasant complete copy of his illustrated jacket that no defect.

Edition for which he has been fired aps big papers.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed Jean Rouaud: "A régine deforges ... I organize my turn literary meetings (in my village - 5000 people the first two years) Would you be free on 11 and 12 June This? essentially debates, I would be happy. "
Beautiful copy, with his trailer.

Edition for which he has been fired aps big papers.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed Jean Rouaud: "A régine deforges ... I organize my turn literary meetings (in my village - 5000 people the first two years) Would you be free on 11 and 12 June This? essentially debates, I would be happy. "
Beautiful copy, with his trailer.

first edition on the current paper.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed Raymond Abellio Régine (Deforges): "... another book of memories came to me that seems from another century ..."
Small bites are not serious about the guards, nice full copy its trailer.

first edition on the current paper.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed Raymond Abellio Régine (Deforges): "... another book of memories came to me that seems from another century ..."
Small bites are not serious about the guards, nice full copy its trailer.

Edition, one of 35 numbered copies on colored parchment paper, printed specifically for nêotre Pierre and Hélène Lazareff, deluxe edition after 30 Holland paper.
Bel autograph signed jean dutourd Peter and Helene Lazareff, "... these little stories of the time I was skinny and I was working (bad) not in serious newspapers ..."
Our copy, enriched by a letter signed typescript jean dutourd to régine deforges about this book is accompanied by the handwritten note régine deforges: bought uncut!

Collective Edition, one of the 350 copys numbered on "pur-fil" paper only leading copies after 110 taxed back.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Léon-Paul Fargue Marguerite Quintin "these green tales" and these nightmares ... scientists ... "

First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription from André Gide to Christian Michelfelder.
A good copy.

Edition, review copy.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by André Gide Christian Michelfelder.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on laid Lafuma Navarre and taxed back at quarto foolscap, deluxe edition.
Binding half black morocco, smooth back set with nine bands burgundy morocco, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, wrappers and back preserved and bound in, gilded head, binding the Art Deco era.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Paul Morand later his friend FF Leguen "... this Europe before the hemiplegia, his friend ..."
Few minor bites.
Copy set in a charming Art Deco Contemporary binding.

First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on laid Lafuma Navarre and taxed back at quarto foolscap, deluxe edition.
Binding half black morocco, smooth back set with nine bands burgundy morocco, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, wrappers and back preserved and bound in, gilded head, binding the Art Deco era.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Paul Morand later his friend FF Leguen "... this Europe before the hemiplegia, his friend ..."
Few minor bites.
Copy set in a charming Art Deco Contemporary binding.

First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on vergé Lafuma Navarre, re-imposed in Tellière quarto, tirage de tête.
Half light brown morocco by Goy & Vilaine, the spine in six compartments, covers and spine preserved, slightly soiled, top edge gilt.
A nicely bound copy.

First edition, one of 530 numbered copies on alfa, the only large paper copies after 120 pur fil.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 830 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies after 108 reimposed.
A trace of fold, not serious, to head of upper cover, a good copy.

first edition on the current paper.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Paul Morand his friend FF Leguen: "The freeboard silent, outspoken (1) Morand (1) and the gold franc..."
First warped marginally flat, light soiling on the second board.

Edition, review copy.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Pierre Klossowski in Charlotte Wolf.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists, review copy.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Pierre Mendes France the historian Rene Remond.
An angular fold trace leads the second course, otherwise nice copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists, review copy.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Michel Foucault to the historian Rene Remond.
Nice copy.

First edition of which there were no large paper copies, one advance (service de presse) copy.
With an autograph inscription from Paul Nizan to Marcelle Tinayre.
A good copy.