Grasset

First edition, one of 26 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Jean Freustié to Jean-Louis Curtis.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Montval, tirage de tête after 6 Japon nacre.
Good copy under double cover and publisher's chemise and slipcase.

First edition, one of 29 numbered copies on alfa, the only large paper copies.
Illustrated.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved to the press service.
Signed autograph of Jacques Chardonne Paul Rival.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on Arches paper, the tirage de tête after 18 on Japan paper and 18 on Montval paper.
Spine very slightly sunned, a good copy.

First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved to the press service.
Signed autograph of Jacques Chardonne Paul Rival.
Tiny bites are not serious, nice copy.

First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on Arches paper, the tirage de tête after 18 on Japan paper and 18 on Montval paper.
Tiny spots, not serious, a good, well-margined copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vélin chiffon de Lana paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vélin à la cuve, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on chiffon de Lana, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 32 numbered copies on vélin pur fil, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy retaining its advertising band.

first edition on the current paper.
autograph dedication of the author autograph dated 1987 and signed by François Nourissier Catherine Planes. "... Which is true to the beautiful memory I had of her Now I'll have a second ...!
Back slightly insolated, otherwise fine copy.

First edition, one of 52 numbered copies on Montval, this copy n°1, tirage de tête.
One small tear, not serious, to foot of upper cover, a good copy.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved to the press service.
Precious autograph signed François Nourissier to Emmanuel Berl: "... with the faithful and friendly thoughts despite the time and silence fell between us ..."
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved for the press.
Signed autograph of Roger Vailland Monique Wendling.
Bel full copy of his prayer to insert.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved to the press service.
Signed autograph of Jacques Chardonne to François Nourissier he struggled to spell correctly.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved to the press service.
Signed autograph Andre Suares Claude Barjac beautifully handwritten in ink navy.
Nice full copy of his prayer to insert.

First edition in French of which there were no large paper copies.
A rare autograph inscription signed from Gabriel Garcia Marquez, in Spanish, to a friend.
A good copy complete with illustrated dust jacket.

First edition, one of 39 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
Two small clear spots to head of lower cover, otherwise a good copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
Signed autograph Elie Wiesel Felicien Marceau: "... I've crossed paths in 1968, with hope ..."
Back slightly insolated, complete copy of his trailer.

First edition of the French translation, review copy.
Signed autograph of Alzir Hella translator Alain Decaux.
Back slightly yellowed, two small marginal tear on the boards.

First edition on ordinary paper with the good justification page dated 8 November 1913 and without the table of contents; a second impression copy with the typographic error to Grasset corrected
Half yellow morocco over marbled paper boards, spine in six compartments, wood-effect marbled pastedowns and endpapers, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt
A very good copy.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Daniel Halévy to Romain Coolus.
Spine slightly sunned.

Edition for which he was not drawn large paper, review copy.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by Robert Julien Courtine to Mr. Thevenin: "... in gourmet friendship / a fork ..."
Cover.
spine yellowed, nice interior state.

First edition, one of fifty numbered copies on Hollande, the tirage de tête after the 15 copies on Japan paper.
Full red morocco by Devauchelle, spine in five compartments, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt.
A very handsome copy in a simple and elegant morocco binding by Devauchelle, perfectly suited to the book.

Editon original, review copy.
Binding in morocco half caramel, back with five nerves, gilded tail date boards, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, wrappers and back preserved and bound in, gilded head, signed binding Alix.
Precious autograph signed Colette: "... who does not without doubt copy of this book in Saint-Tropez ..."
Nice copy.

First edition, review copy
Signed autograph Kleber Haedens Professor Georges Blin.
Insolated back with a scrape in the middle.

First edition, on current paper, the French translation and verse established by Marcel Pagnol.
Signed autograph of Marcel Pagnol: "To my dear PAPOUCHKA Dr. Samoil, wholeheartedly ..."
illustrated cover of a wood Aristide Maillol.
Back slightly insolated not serious, full copy of an errata sheet.

First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on alfa, advance (service de presse) copies.
Handsome autograph inscription from Henri de Montherlant : "A  Charles Maurras avec mon ancienne admiration."
Spine slightly shaded to head and to foot, ex-libris to the back of upper cover.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Half beige cloth Bradel binding over marbled paper boards by G. Gauché, dark brown morocco title label to spine, covers and spines (faded to foot) preserved, top edge gilt.
Handsome autograph inscription by Henri de Montherlant to Robert Brasillach.

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

First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved for the press.
Binding half morocco maroon, back with five nerves, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats burgundy paper, covers and backs (insolated) preserved, gilt, signed binding Goy P. & C. Vilaine.
Precious autograph signed by Jean Giono Henri Beraud.
Small foxing mainly at the beginning and end of the volume.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on Alfa paper.
Binding half black shagreen bands, flat spine decorated with gilt fillets and three mosaicked strips of burgundy shagreen on the boards, gilded nets in frame of the strip of red paper, guards and contreplats red paper, wrappers and back preserved and bound in , gilded head.
Exceptional autograph signed by Anna de Noailles in full screen: "A Jeanne Lanvin, this book touches me sadly the dear face of my sister who loved you and told me with a charming joy fun she had, every time to see you. Coryez to my admiration. "
Illustrated book of portraits 4 gravure.

Edition partly original, one of 130 numbered copies on Alfa paper.
Binding half black shagreen stripe, back smoothes decorated with nets and gilded boxes, signs of friction on the joints, on the boards, gilded nets in frame of the strip of red paper, guards and contreplats red paper, covers and backs preserved, gilded head.
Signed autograph of the son of the author, Anne-Jules Comte de Noailles on his business card to Jeanne Lanvin "Madam, I want to send myself this last book in memory of the friendship that had my mother for you."

First edition on ordinary paper with the correct justification date of 8 November 1913 and without the table of contents; a second impression copy with the typographic error to Grasset corrected
Paper Bradel binding by T
Boichot with decorative floral and moiré motifs, dark brown morocco title label to spine
Ink ex dono to head of half title
A good copy in an elegant binding.

First edition, one of 167 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête after 57 on Hollande paper.
A good copy.

First edition on ordinary paper with all the characteristics of the first impression for the first volume (fault to Grasset, upper cover dated 1913, no contents table, publisher's catalogue at end); first edition, no justification for the second volume, on ordinary paper; the rest are numbered first editions on pur fil paper, the only reimposed large paper copies.
This complete collection of “In search of lost time” comprises the following titles: “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).
Ex libris pasted onto top of ffep of...

First edition, one of 93 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête after 52 on Montval paper.
Two traces of folds to upper cover, a good copy.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved for the press.
Signed autograph Andre Suares Charles Laval.
bibliophile cold buffer on the half-title page.

First edition, second issue, on ordinary paper, with the printer's date of 8 November 1913, and the corrected typographic error to Grasset on the title page, without the index.
Half grey morocco by Thomas Boichot, spine in six compartments, date at foot, covers and spine mounted on guards, top edge gilt, slipcase trimmed with grey morocco.

Inscribed copy to Count Primoli: “Hommage d'attachement respectueux et bien vif [As a token of my respectful and heartfelt affection].” 

Joseph Napoléon, Count Primoli (1851-1927), was the great nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte. Closely tied to the imperial family during the Second...

First edition in French, one of 26 numbered copies on Arches paper, this copy justified "Arches", the tirage de tête after 12 on Montval.
Half red morocco over marbled paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, spine in six compartments, brown paper endpapers and pastedowns, ccovers and spine preserved.
A very good copy with good margins and nicely bound.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Pierre Lasserre to Henri Béraud: "... en admirateur charmé du "Vitriol de Lune" et enthousiaste de l'"Obèse"..." ["...as a charmed admirer of "Vitriol de Lune" and enthusiast of "l'Obèse"..."]
Spine sunned, light foxing affecting mainly the endpapers.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud from Ré.

First edition, one of 360 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only printing with 24 Japon.
With original woodcut by François de Marliave in different color by E. Gasperini.
A very good and rare copy.

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.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa paper, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Handsome autograph inscription from Irène Némirovsky to Henri Béraud.
A few small spots mostly affecting the first and last leaves.
Provenance : the library of Henri Béraud.

Edition, review copy.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph Henry Poulaille.
Illustrated book of a photographic portrait of Charles Chaplin frontispiece and wooden Serge Shubin on the first board.
One of the first flat head stain.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph Monfreid to Henry Francis Ambrière.
Clear spots on boards.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Paul Morand at his friend François Legueu: "... his friend to all areas ..."
spine discolored and thinned as usually.

Edition illustrated with original woodcuts by Emile Bernard, one of 700 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 925 numbered copies on vélin de Lana paper.
A good copy.

Edition, one of 24 numbered copies on gold Turner, pulling wide the smaller paper after old Japan 4, 6 and 15 pearlescent Japan Monval.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Paul Morand Leguen Madame F. "... the battle of the Amazons against the Centaurs ..."
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Hollande paper.
A good copy.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 1650 numbered copies on pur fil paper.
A good copy.