Marcel AYMÉVogue la galèreGrasset|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.Autograph inscription from Marcel Aymé to Marcel Espiau. Spine slightly sunned, otherwise a good copy.Sold
Claire SAINTE-SOLINED'amour et d'anarchie, récit d'une femme de militantGrasset|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 48 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies with 14 pur fil paper.A very good copy.Sold
Jean GIONOPrésentation de PanGrasset|Paris 1930|14.50 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies on Alfax paper.Handsome copy.€50
Jacques CHARDONNEEvaGrasset|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa.A good copy.€50
Jean GIRAUDOUXEglantineGrasset|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.Signed and inscribed by Jean Giraudoux to Max Descaves.Spine and boards marginally sunned as often, small lack to foot of one joint, marginal tear to front board, paper yellowed.€60
André GERVAISUne fille de H'AnGrasset|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil, ours one of 5 hors commerce lettered copies, the only deluxe copies.Small marginal tears with two slight lacks to covers, handsome interior condition.€80
Charles-Augustin SAINTE-BEUVEPensées et maximes. Rassemblées pour la première fois et présentées par Maurice ChapelainGrasset|Paris 1955|13.50 x 21 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 32 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.Handsome copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket.€80
André SUARÈSValeursGrasset|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 250 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the press.Fine autograph inscription calligraphed and signed by the author to politician Maurice Reclus "... qui pense en politique."Handsome copy.€150
Jacques LAURENTPaul et Jean-PaulGrasset|Paris 1951|17.50 x 22.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 200 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the Service de Presse.Handsome copy.€70
Roger GRILLON, Henry de MONTHERLANTBarrès s'éloigneGrasset|Paris 1927|17.50 x 22.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 265 numbered copies on Arches, the only issue with 14 Japan.Work illustrated with 14 wood engravings by Roger Grillon.Handsome copy.€150
Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLEMesure de la FranceGrasset|Paris 1922|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies on laid paper.Minor spotting to the slightly sunned spine, handsome copy.€50
Marcel ARNACSaint-lettresGrasset|Paris 1926|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 4 numbered copies on China paper, deluxe issue.Work and covers illustrated with drawings by the author.Handsome copy.€230
Tristan DERÈMELe poème des griffonsGrasset|Paris 1938|14 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 230 numbered copies on alfa.A very good copy.€30
André THÉRIVELe charbon ardentGrasset|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies on laid paper.Copy with double wrappers, the justification page at the end has been cleanly removed, endpapers very lightly and partially shaded.€40
Jean GIRAUDOUXEglantineGrasset|Paris 1927|17.50 x 22 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 210 numbered copies on pure laid paper and recomposed in Tellière quarto format.Minimal marginal worming to spine and boards, handsome interior condition.€80
Hans HARTUNGAutoportraitGrasset|Paris 1976|12.50 x 20.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.Signed and inscribed by Hans Hartung to the painter Michelle Forgeois.Illustrated.€200
Hervé BAZINCri de la chouetteGrasset|Paris 1972|13 x 20.50 cm|brochéFirst edition printed on ordinary paper.Fine autograph inscription by the author.Handsome copy.€40
Henry de MONTHERLANTPitié pour les femmesGrasset|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 350 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the press.Signed autograph inscription from Henri de Montherlant to Jean Blanzat.Spine and boards very lightly browned at foot, minimal foxing to endpapers.€100
Julien BENDAProperce ou les amants de TiburGrasset|Paris 1931|17.50 x 22.50 cm|broché sous chemise et étuiFirst edition, one of 110 numbered copies on pur fil paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format.Handsome copy complete with its chemise and slipcase, the latter soiled.€100
LANZA DEL VASTOLa passion, mystère de PâquesGrasset|Paris 1951|17.50 x 22.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 200 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the press.Inscribed by Lanza Del Vasto.Spine very lightly sunned, marginal worming to covers, some foxing mainly marginal, otherwise handsome interior condition.€50
René HÉRON DE VILLEFOSSEDames de ParisGrasset|Paris 1951|14 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, an advance copy.Inscribed by the author.Illustrated cover and illustrations in the text.Occasional light foxing, mainly marginal.€45
Pierre MAURIACClaude BernardGrasset|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition of which no deluxe copies were printed, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.Autograph inscription from the author.Worming to spine and covers.€30
Jacques MADAULELe drame albigeois et le destin français, essai historique. Grasset|Paris 1961|14 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.Author's inscription.Handsome copy complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.€30
Louis HÉMONColin-MaillardGrasset|Paris 1924|12.50 x 19.50 cm|reliéFirst edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil.Half brown shagreen binding with corners, spine lightly faded, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.Handsome copy.€50
Paul VALÉRY, COLLECTIFMaintenant. Recueil international illustré de littérature et d'art. Cahier 5. 1947Grasset|Paris 1947|18.50 x 23.50 cm|brochéFirst edition. Review of proletarian literature published under the direction of Henry Poulaille. Contributions by Léon Bocquet, Magdeleine Paz, Florence Littré, Tristan Rémy, Andréas Latzko, etc, in the "Textes et études" section, by Guy Lavaud, Paul Valéry, Léon Bocquet, Lucien Gachon, etc., in the "Documents et témoignages" section. Issue illustrated by Claude Monet, Robert Delaunay, C. Pissarro, Paul Signac, etc. Covers sunned, otherwise a handsome copy, some pages remain uncut.€60
Georges BLONDLes enragés de Dieu, Catholiques et Protestants : quatre siècles de fanatismeGrasset|Paris 1970|14 x 22.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.Autograph inscription by the author.Illustrated cover, iconography.Handsome copy.€30
(to Jean PAULHAN) Alain BOSQUETLes petites éternitésGrasset|Paris 1964|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.Handsome autograph inscription from the author to Jean Paulhan.Pleasant copy complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.€50
Paul VALÉRYLettre à Madame C...Grasset|Paris 1928|14.50 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 35 numbered copies on grey laid Montval paper, the most limited deluxe paper printing with 35 copies on white laid Montval.Fine copy.€150
(Richard WAGNER) Alexandre ARNOUXRencontres avec Richard WagnerGrasset|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, an advance copy from the Service de Presse.Author's autograph signature on the half-title page.Small lacks to head of title page and printed dedication, light foxing mainly affecting the margins of some pages.€30
(LOUIS XIV) Jacques ROUJONLouvois et son maîtreGrasset|Paris 1934|14 x 21 cm|brochéFirst edition printed on alfa paper, false statement of third edition.Illustrated cover.Spine very slightly sunned, otherwise a handsome copy.€20
Nicolas BRIAN-CHANINOVAlexandre IerGrasset|Paris 1934|13.50 x 21 cm|brochéFirst edition printed on alfa paper, with only 15 deluxe copies on pure linen paper.Spine partially faded, handsome interior condition.€30
Marcel BOULENGERNicolas FouquetGrasset|Paris 1933|13.50 x 21 cm|brochéFirst edition printed on alfa paper, of which there were no deluxe copies, false statement of fifteenth edition.Illustrated cover.Spine very slightly sunned, handsome copy.€30
Robert COURAUFerdinand de Lesseps de l'apothéose de Suez au scandale de PanamaGrasset|Paris 1932|13.50 x 21 cm|brochéFirst edition printed on alfa paper, only 14 pure linen deluxe copies were printed, false statement of second edition.Three repaired tears to spine, covers lined, light dampstain on first endpaper.€20
Daniel HALÉVYPéguy et les Cahiers de la quinzaineGrasset|Paris 1941|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper.Handsome copy considering the poor quality of this wartime paper.€20
Jean CHUZEVILLELes mystiques espagnolsGrasset|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, with only 62 alfa copies printed on deluxe paper.With the illustrated dust jacket.€20
(Joris-Karl HUYSMANS) Guy CHASTELJ.-K. Huysmans et ses amisGrasset|Paris 1957|14.50 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, false statement of sixth edition; only 25 deluxe copies on alfa paper were printed.One scratch with small lack at foot of spine.€20
Henry POULAILLELe Pain quotidien. Grasset|Paris 1943|14 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition of which no deluxe copies were printed.Inscribed by the author to the journalist Noël B. de la Mort.Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Maximilien Luce.Spine faded with small light stains.€40
André SUARÈSValeursGrasset|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the press.Autograph inscription signed by André Suarès.Light worming affecting exclusively the margins, handsome copy.€100
Alain BOSQUETUn besoin de malheurGrasset|Paris 1963|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 49 numbered copies on Alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.Signed and inscribed by Alain Bosquet.A small tear and a crease mark at the foot of the back cover.€70
Robert de POCCADAZLe moi-soleilGrasset|Paris 1961|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 26 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies.Fine autograph inscription by Robert de Poccadaz.Handsome copy.€70
Jean GIRAUDOUXL'impromptu de ParisGrasset|Paris 1937|16 x 17.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 23 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue with 19 Japan copies.Spine very lightly sunned without consequence, tiny marginal foxing on first endpaper, handsome full-margined copy.€100
Julien GREENTerre lointaineGrasset|Paris 1966|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa.A very good copy.€30
Alain BOSQUETLes bonnes intentionsGrasset|Paris 1975|13 x 20.50 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper.Inscribed by the author.Handsome copy complete with its publisher's wraparound band.€30
Alain BOSQUETNi guerre ni paixGrasset|Paris 1983|13 x 20.50 cm|brochéFirst edition of which there were no deluxe copies.Inscribed by the author.Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket.€30
Marcel ARLANDJe vous écris II : la nuit et les sourcesGrasset|Paris 1963|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 162 numbered copies on pur fil, deluxe printing after 52 Montval.Inscription from Marcel Arland.Handsome copy.€50
Alain BOSQUETLes tigres de papierGrasset|Paris 1968|13.50 x 20.50 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper.Handsome autograph inscription from the author.€30
Marcel JOUHANDEAUDe la grandeurGrasset|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 52 copies on Montval laid paper, deluxe copy.Signed autograph inscription from Marcel Jouhandeau to Yvonne Langevin.Handsome copy.€200
DOÉLLÉVa-t-en avec les tiens!Grasset|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 162 copies on pure thread paper, from the deluxe print run after 52 Monval.A handsome copy.€30
Louis HÉMONMonsieur Ripois et la NémésisGrasset|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 32 copies on Montval laid paper, from the deluxe print run.A handsome copy.€80
Honoré de BALZACLa femme auteur et autres fragments inéditsGrasset|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 52 copies on Montval laid paper, deluxe issue with 4 Japan copies. Copy justified as Montval but unnumbered.Lengthy introduction by Maurice Bardèche.A crease mark on the front cover.Handsome copy.€80
Jean de LA VARENDEIndulgence plénièreGrasset|Paris 1951|13 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 52 numbered copies on vergé de Montval, tirage de tête.A very good copy with good margins.€120
(Richard WAGNER) Alexandre ARNOUXRencontres avec Richard WagnerGrasset|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.Autograph inscription signed by the author.€40
Henri DUVERNOISA l'ombre d'une femmeGrasset|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa.A good copy.€30
Marcel JOUHANDEAUL'imposteur ou Elise iconoclasteGrasset|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Montval, deluxe copy.Handsome copy.€180
René BÉHAINELes signes dans le cielGrasset|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper.Minor worming at foot of first endpaper, otherwise handsome copy.€20
Jean de LA VARENDELe centaure de dieuGrasset|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the few copies printed for the Séquana selection on Corvol l'Orgueilleux laid paper.Spine and boards slightly and partially faded, otherwise handsome copy.Rare.€50
Jean GIRAUDOUXL'école des indifférentsGrasset|Paris 1911|13 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, only 3 Japan and 10 Holland deluxe copies were printed.Inscribed by Jean Giraudoux to Joannin Ardouin who was a proofreader at Emile-Paul frères.Tiny lack at head of one joint, rare worming, otherwise handsome copy.€150
Jean GIRAUDOUXPour ce onze NovembreGrasset|Paris 1938|20 x 28 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 200 numbered copies reserved for the service de presse.Handsome copy.€50
Alphonse de CHÂTEAUBRIANTLa réponse du seigneurGrasset|Paris 1933|14 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 60 copies on Madagascar paper.Spine with lacks and affected by a large tear, a full-margined copy.€100
Claude EYLANL'héritière du roi SalomonGrasset|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Holland paper specially printed for the Bibliophiles du Nord, deluxe copy with 5 Annam.Author's signature on the endpaper.€80
Alain GERBAULTA la poursuite du soleil, tome 1 seulGrasset|Paris 1929|14.50 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 600 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies with 62 on pur fil.Iconography.Preface by J.B. Charcot.Handsome copy.€60
Léon DAUDETFlammesGrasset|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 330 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies along with 70 on pure thread.About P.J. Proudhon, H. Rochefort, J. Vallès, L. Bloy among others.Light marginal tears and spotting to covers without significance, otherwise handsome copy.€50
Paul MORANDChampions du mondeGrasset|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the press.Handsome copy.€50
Alfred FABRE-LUCERussie 1927Grasset|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 170 numbered copies on pur fil.Endpapers partially and lightly shaded, two small marginal tears on the justification page, otherwise handsome copy in double wrappers€70
Jean GIRAUDOUXBellaGrasset|Paris 1926|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 542 numbered copies on Holland paper.From the 'Les cahiers verts' collection.Handsome copy.€80
Jean de LA VARENDELe troisième jourGrasset|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 112 numbered copies on pur fil, deluxe copies after 38 Madagascar.Retaining its deckled edges, spine slightly warped and endpapers shaded, otherwise handsome copy.€50
François MAURIACLe feu sur la terreGrasset|Paris 1951|14 x 25 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 470 numbered copies on alfa.A copy with good margins.€40
Marcel PAGNOLJudasGrasset|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 1350 numbered copies on alfa mousse.€50
André MAUROISLes mondes imaginairesGrasset|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa.A very attractive copy.€30
André MAUROISLe cercle de familleGrasset|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa.A very attractive copy.€30
Charles-François JEANLa bible et les récits babyloniensGrasset|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, false statement of edition.€23
Jean CHUZEVILLELes mystiques italiensGrasset|Paris 1942|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.Autograph inscription by the author. Iconography, quite a detailed work.€20
Jean MONVALLes AssomptionnistesGrasset|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the service de presse copies.From the collection: Les grands ordres monastiques et instituts religieux.Cover vignette drawn and wood-engraved by Clément Serveau.€30
Frantz FUNCK-BRENTANOLutherGrasset|Paris 1935|13.50 x 21 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the copies on alfa paper reserved for the Service de Presse.One repaired tear to spine.Autograph inscription by the author.€15
Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLEMesure de la FranceGrasset|Paris 1922|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies on laid paper.Handsome copy, spine slightly faded as usual.€60
Émile BAUMANNLe Mont-Saint-MichelGrasset|Paris 1932|14.50 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, false statement of edition. Illustrated.€12
Jean GIRAUDOUXBellaGrasset|Paris 1926|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 542 numbered copies on Holland paper.A repaired tear to one joint, otherwise handsome copy under double wrappers.€100
John GUNTHERLes pilotes de l'EuropeGrasset|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition in French, one of 60 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies. About fascist Italy, the USSR, the Third Reich and the rise of totalitarianism in Europe. Handsome copy.€80
Arthur de GOBINEAULa fleur d'orGrasset|Paris 1923|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies on bouffant paper.A very good copy.€30
Jean GIRAUDOUXLe film de la Duchesse de LangeaisGrasset|Paris 1942|15 x 21 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 550 numbered copies on Monfourat paper, the only issue along with 14 on Arches.Work illustrated by F. Laglenne.Handsome copy.€50
Hector BIANCIOTTICe que la nuit raconte au jourGrasset|Paris 1992|13 x 20.50 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper.Beautiful autograph inscription from Hector Bianciotti to Nathalie (Sarraute).€60
Alain BOSQUETUn besoin de malheurGrasset|Paris 1963|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 49 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours being one of 14 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.A very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETLes petites éternitésGrasset|Paris 1964|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 29 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 14 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.A very handsome copy.€60