J. Ferenczi

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe paper issue.
A minute tear without loss at the foot of the spine, otherwise a rare and very handsome copy.
Illustrated wrappers.

First edition printed on alfa paper.

A small tear at the foot of one joint discreetly restored, a pleasant copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Philippe Soupault to René Crevel in pencil.

First edition, one of 200 numbered hors commerce copies on colored simili-Japan paper (ours in blue) specially printed for the author.
One reglued tear to a joint, lacks to foot of spine, spine and covers slightly and marginally discolored as often.
Autograph inscription signed by Colette on the half-title page: "A la première... des traductrices ! Colette."

First edition, one of 53 numbered copies on Holland paper, after only 8 on China paper and 13 on Japan paper.
Half chocolate brown morocco binding with corners, spine slightly faded with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges, binding signed Van-Havère.
A few scattered light foxing spots without consequence, two tiny lacks to foot of front cover.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
One joint reglued at head of front board, spine slightly yellowed.
Autograph inscription signed by Colette: "Au cher Moreux-ami. Colette."

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vellum, deluxe issue.
Minute worming to first cover, light foxing affecting some deckled edges, final endpaper marginally shaded, a full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vellum, deluxe copy.
First endpaper slightly and partially shadowed, otherwise a handsome and rare full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on bibliophile vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Minimal occasional pinpricks to margins, a handsome copy.

First edition on current paper, it has been printed only 5 Holland paper and 20 vellum in large papers.
Nice copy despite a tiny lack in the foot of the back.
Precious autograph dedication signed by Francis Carco to his friend the painter Luc-Albert Moreau: "To Luc-Albert Moreau, memory, memory, very affectionately Francis Carco."

First edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
Some foxinges, mainly at the beginning and the end of the volume.
Signed autograph Maurice Dekobra Maurice Boy: "... to the prestigious lawyer, humorist tasted, conscientious taxpayer ..."

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on bibliophile vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of the copies on Alfa paper.
Autograph dedication signed by Philippe Soupault to Dominique Braga.
Back slightly insolated as generally.

Edition printed on Alfa paper.
Signed autograph Francis Carco to A. Nony.
Nice copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Félicien Champsaur: " A Henri Béraud, son ennemi.
Cover illustrated with a drawing by Lucien Jaquelux, archaeological commentary illustrated by Fabius Lorenzi.
Spine with a tear and a reglued tear at foot, worming to boards, foxing to endpapers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on Île de Ré.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to François Mauriac : "...avec ma bien fidèle et toujours "jeune" admiration..."
A pale dampstain to foot of the spine, slightly sunned.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vélin bibliophile paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy despite a small spot to head of upper cover.

First edition, review copy.
Tribute autograph signed by the author.
A small scratch on the back that also has a slight tear in the foot.

First edition on ordinary paper, from which only 5 Holland and 20 vellum deluxe copies were printed.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Francis Carco to his friend the Montmartre painter (André) Dignimont: " à mon vieil ami André Dignimont en souvenir de la chanson des Bat' d'Af' / très affectueusement / Francis Carco." ["to my old friend André Dignimont in memory of the song of the Bat' d'Af' / most affectionately / Francis Carco."]
Spine lightly sunned without gravity.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription from the author.
Photograhic cover, iconography.
A good copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of edition.
Spine slightly warped with two small tears reattached at head and foot, light marginal foxing on some pages.
Precious autograph inscription signed by the author to Max Jacob: "...au plus ingénieux des poètes / au délicieux Max Jacob / ce livre qu'il eut la bonté de désirer lire..." ["...to the most ingenious of poets / to delightful Max Jacob / this book which he was kind enough to wish to read..."]

Edition with original illustrations by Clément SERVEAU.
Autograph inscription from the illustrator.
Illustrated cover in blue.
Numerous color illustrations: vignettes, tailpieces and plates.
Light tear to first headcap, clumsy marginal restoration with brown adhesive paper at foot of spine, handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe paper with 35 on Holland paper.
Half tan sheep binding, spine with five raised bands, covers and spine preserved, retaining its deckled edges.
Small rubbing marks on the spine.
Manuscript gift inscription on the endpaper

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Friendly autograph inscription to a couple of his acquaintance.
A trace of folding to upper cover.

First edition, false statement of edition. Illustrated covers.
A pale dampstain affecting the spine and more significantly the verso of the front board and front endpaper.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in navy blue half box, smooth spine lettered in gilt, patterned paper boards, covers preserved (the front with a skilfully executed marginal restoration) along with the spine, binding signed Boichot.
A few marginal tears restored without loss.
Illustrated with photographic plates.
Precious signed autograph presentation inscription from Colette to Valentine Hugo, painter and muse of the Surrealists: "Pour Valentine Hugo, beau nom, beau visage, - l'âme a suivi".
Colette, by then an emancipated woman, recounts her life with Willy. The captions to the photographic reproductions are biting with irony.

first edition on current paper.
Binding in half shagreen burgundy, smooth back decorated with triple cold fillets at the head and tail, back with slight scratches without gravity, marbled paper plates, blunt upper corners badly reinforced with adhesive pieces, guards and counterplates of marbled paper, preserved covers and back, Contemporary binding.
Autograph signed by Jean Ajalbert to Armand Charpentier.
Our copy is complete with the amusing leaflet beginning thus: "the author absent from Paris came back there expressly for this 'press service'. Old habit of a man of letters, over sixty years old, who still grant some charm to a dedication, and do...

First edition on current paper.
Nice copy.
Binding half shagreen with tan corners, back with four nerves set with gilded nets, paper plates with moiré effects and gilded, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers.
Autograph signed by Francis Carco to Marcel Thiébaud.

First Edition printed on Alfa paper.
Nice copy.
Binding half shagreen havana corners, back with four nerves set with gilded nets, paper plates effects moiré and gold, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, blankets and insolated back preserved.
Autograph signed by Francis Carco to Marcel Thiébaud.

First edition on current paper.
Back insolated, two small tears with gaps in the back of the back.
Autograph signed by Colette: "To Mr. J. Truche confraternally Colette de Jouvenel."

Edition on current paper it is printed as 25 leading copies.
Signed autograph Francis Carco Pierre Dominique.
Back insolated, soiled boards.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on bibliophile vellum, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one copy on Alfa paper.
Signed autograph Philippe Soupault Felix Gray: "... in memories of our conversations ..."
Two tear in foot of the back and on the sidelines of the first flat.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies hors commerce numérotés on coloured simili-Japon (this one blue) specially printed for the author.
Handsome autograph inscription from Colette : "A Jean Giraudoux une vieille amie."
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, small repairs to foot of the spine, a copy with good margins.

First edition, one of 12 numbered copies on Japon, tirage de tête after 8 Chine.
A trace of fold at head of upper cover, two small glued tears to head and spine of the lower cover, good copy with edges preserved.

Edition définitive, un des 30 exemplaires numérotés sur vélin bibliophile.
Envoi autographe daté et signé de Colette à sa voisine et amie madame Laure : "... en mémoire de tous les bêtes que l'homme emprisonne..."
spine légèrement insolé comportant une déchirure recollée en pied, petites taches sur le premier plat,un manque angulaire en pied du second plat.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription from Rachilde to Henri Béraud.
Provenance : the library of Henri Béraud.

Final edition, one of 250 numbered copies on vellum bibliophile, only large paper saprès 75 faux Japan.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph Colette Henry Paté "... his old friend ..."
Small spots in the lead on the boards, a very small angular lack the sidelines of the first flat.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Lafuma only major papers after 10 Holland.
Signed autograph of the author Albert Pigasse and his wife.
Minor slight scratches on the jaws, copy all margins.

First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on alfa.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 225 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Illustrated with original woodcuts by Maximilien Vox.
Spine and covers very lightly and marginally sunned, handsome interior condition.

First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of thousand.
Minor worming.
Cover illustrated by Courtois.

First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
A good copy with good margins.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on alfa, the only large paper copies after 50 pur fil.
A very good copy.