José Corti

First edition, one of 53 numbered copies on Lafuma paper, the deluxe issue after 15 copies on vellum of Rives.
A fine copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, with only 25 copies printed on pur fil as deluxe copies.
Spine slightly sunned.
Precious autograph presentation signed by Gaston Bachelard to André Rolland de Renéville: "A monsieur Rolland de Renéville. En témoignage de vive estime et en très cordial hommage. Bachelard".
Provenance: library of André Rolland de Renéville.

Partly first edition on ordinary paper.
A pleasant copy.
Autograph presentation inscription, dated and signed by Julien Gracq to Professor Georges Blin: "... avec le cordial souvenir de son lecteur fidèle et attentif."
Georges Blin, a specialist in the works of Baudelaire and Stendhal, was a prominent literary critic and academic. He was among those, including Vladimir Jankélévitch and Jean Wahl, who sat on the Sorbonne committee that examined Emmanuel Lévinas’s doctoral thesis, Totalité et infini. He also served as director of the Jacques Doucet Literary Library of the Universities of Paris (Sorbonne, 1961–1988), held the Chair of Modern French Literature at the Collège de France (1965–1988), and was later Professor Emeritus at the Collège de France.

New edition
Nice copy.
Signed autograph dedication from Julien Gracq to Madame Fonteneau-Boilève: "... sincere homage from a Florentine neighbor ..."

First edition published on the occasion of the centenary of Honoré de Balzac's death, one of 48 numbered copies on Rives vellum, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy despite the spine and covers very slightly and marginally sunned without consequence.
Previously unpublished text established and presented by Pierre-Georges Castex.

First edition on ordinary paper.

A small stain at the foot of the upper cover.

Fine autograph inscription signed by Julien Gracq to Roger Schir: "...ce petit morceau de littérature discourtoise en m'excusant du peu de ménagements..."

First edition on regular paper.
A well-preserved copy, despite the spine and covers being slightly and marginally sunned, as is often the case.
Inscribed by Julien Gracq to the stage director, playwright, and writer Simone Benmussa on the half-title page.
Literary advisor to the Jean-Louis Barrault – Madeleine Renaud Company, then, in 1957, editor-in-chief of the Cahiers Renaud-Barrault, Simone Benmussa also headed the cultural department and the Cahiers of the Renaud-Barrault Company at the Théâtre de l’Odéon. She adapted for the stage works by her friend Nathalie Sarraute, as well as by Pierre Klossowski, Jean Cocteau, Gertrude Stein... She was the partner of actress Erika Kralik.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
Very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies with 45 Marais.
Spine with skilful restorations, light foxing to first endpaper.

First edition in French, one of 15 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Preface by Jean Starobinski.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on Lafuma paper, the only deluxe copies after 23 Arches and 50 pur fil.
The work illustrated with a frontispiece by André Masson.
Endpapers very lightly and marginally shaded, without consequence.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Lafuma paper, deluxe copy.
Presentation by Pierre-Georges Castex of this work illustrated, as frontispiece, with a facsimile of the manuscript.
Handsome copy.

First edition of this important cinema review founded by Pierre Kéfer and Jean George Auriol (under the pseudonym Jacques Niel).
Two tears repaired with adhesive pieces at head of verso of covers, two small angular lacks to second cover, printed collection stamp at head of first page.
Contributions by Philippe Soupault "Quand Chaplin apparut", the editors "Avez-vous peur du cinéma?", Jean George Auriol "Le cinéma et les moeurs : la fenêtre magique", Bernard Brunius "Le cinéma et les moeurs : le cinéma et l'amour", André Delons "Chronique des films perdus", Louis Chavance "Le décorateur et le métier", Pierre Audard and Jean George Auriol "La critique des films", André R. Mauge "Vieux frère gramophone".
Issue illustrated with photographs.
Very rare issue of this review which would have only three under this name and which ranks among the first and most important reviews devoted to cinema and nascent surrealism.

Second edition published four months after the very rare first edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Half blue box binding, smooth spine, date, title and author's name in palladium, boards with abstract patterned paper, orange paper endpapers and pastedowns, front cover preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges, binding signed by Boichot workshops.
Very handsome copy elegantly bound.

New edition.
Half green morocco binding with corners, spine faded and sunned with four raised bands, bands set with black fillets, combed paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, original wrappers and spine preserved, upper corners slightly bumped, binding signed by Lucie Weill.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Fourest to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob: "A Carlo Rime hommage de l'auteur Georges Fourest" ["To Carlo Rime tribute from the author Georges Fourest"] enriched with an autograph inscription signed by José Corti who added the word sic to underline the mistake made by Georges Fourest in the dedicatee's surname."

First edition on ordinary paper, only 20 Marais and 50 pur fil deluxe copies were printed.
With frontispiece portrait of André Breton by Hans Bellmer.
Two small angular lacks at head and foot of first cover, two tears with lacks at head and foot of spine, paper yellowed as usual.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Lafuma paper, deluxe copies after 15 on Rives vellum.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 150 Service de Presse copies on châtaignier blanc paper.
Pleasant copy despite a small black ink mark at the head of the first cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Fourest to Roger Lannes.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Preface by Pierre Reverdy.
Handsome copy despite minor foxing to margins of some leaves, unlettered spine very slightly darkened.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Herment to Jean-François Tournaire: "... ces poèmes de mes vint-deux ans. Georges "42ans" Herment."

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with a portrait of the author by Pablo Picasso and two drawings by Joseph Sima.
Half black calf binding with bands, smooth spine, title and author's name in red, boards enhanced with red varnish panels evoking snakeskin, red edges, covers and spine preserved, chemise and slipcase in half black calf, black cloth boards, black felt lining, elegant and spectacular binding signed Georges Leroux.
Handsome copy perfectly established in a superb bloody binding by Leroux recalling the sanguinary turpitudes of Gilles de Raiz.
Very rare autograph inscription signed by Vicente Huidobro to Lady Rothermere: "... esprit haut et fin..." ["high and refined spirit..."]

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vergé d'Arches, the tirage de tête.
A very nice copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vergé de Hollande paper, the tirage de tête.
A very nice copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Lafuma pure wove paper, the only deluxe copies after 40 on Rives laid paper.
This novel was awarded the Prix Goncourt, which the author declined. The previous year, in the pamphlet La Littérature à l'estomac, Julien Gracq had denounced the commercial system of literature, in particular criticizing literary prizes.
A very handsome copy.

First edition for which it was not drawn large papers.
Handwritten thought dated and signed by Jacqueline Bernard (to Charles Dobzynski): "Small contribution to the development of a major work."
Back very slightly insolated, a trace of crease in the head of the first board, otherwise nice copy.

first edition on plain paper.
Humorous autograph dedication of the author autograph signed, full page, from Claude Aveline to Ida, Isabelle and Jean (Cassou) declining their first names until they amalgamate and transform.

First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Half black shagreen Bradel binding by Goy & Vilaine, spine titled in palladium, covers and spine preserved, top edge palladium.
Autograph inscription signed by Julien Gracq to Professor Georges Blin : "... cette plongée dans les "âges bruns"...[…this foray into the “brown ages”]"
Yellowing.
A very good copy in a handsome binding.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription from Julien Gracq to the professor Georges Blin : "... que je vois trop rarement, avec ma pensée fidèle..."
Upper cover slightly faded, otherwise a good copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
Signed autograph of Jean Grenier to his friend Professor Georges Blin.
Back insolated.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Papier rhapsodie d'Arjomari justified and numbered par José Corti, the only large paper copies.
Spine slightly faded, not serious, two small traces of folding to head of upper cover, otherwise a good copy.

First edition for some parts, one of 75 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête.
A fine copy.

First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on vergé d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
A rare and good copy of the first critical essay and second book of Maurice Blanchot after Thomas l'Obscur.
Provenance : Maurice Blanchot's library.

First edition.
Contributions by P.J. Jouve "Matière céleste", D. Rops on F. Kafka, A. Gleizes "Le problème de la lumière", J. Bousquet "Le réel révélé", "Charles le fou chantant" by H. Fluchère ...
A small tear at foot of spine, a few small ones on boards.

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on Marais paper, the tirage de tête
This copy has a slipcase and chemise in half navy blue shagreen over marbled paper boards by T
Boichot, spine with title, author and date in palladium
A good copy
Rare.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies along with 45 Marais.
We include with our copy three autograph letters signed by the author regarding the theatrical performances of "Le Roi Pêcheur," one page each and dated respectively July 26, 1990, December 28, 1990, and August 2, 1991 (Saint Florent le Vieil).
The letters, addressed to the administration of the Théâtre des Célestins, concern the theatrical performance of Le Roi Pêcheur, Julien Gracq's sole and only play, written in 1942-1943. In the first letter, the author gives his agreement regarding the conditions set by the Theatre concerning his rights on the performances, but declares himself "hostile to the exclusive authorization for all of France requested by the Théâtre des Célestins until December 31, 1993."
In the second letter, he requests a copy of the contract he signed with M. Lucet, then director of the Théâtre des Célestins.
In the third, Julien Gracq requests a modification of this contract on the clause concerning the duration of exclusive authorization, and provides practical indications regarding the payment of his rights. Date stamps from the administration. Manuscript notes in another hand in the margins of the last two letters (secretary).
Important manuscript correspondence concerning the first theatrical performances of this play since the failure of its creation in 1949.
Exceptional ensemble.

First edition, one of 18 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Iconography.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned, a shadow on the half-title page and occasional light foxing.

First edition of the French translation for which it was not drawn from large papers.
Book illustrated with a drawing by Marc Chagall.
Autograph signed by one of the translators J. Gottfarstein to the poet Charles Dobzynski.

First edition including the completed print of 25 September, false mention of thousand on the title page.
Back slightly warped and insolated, a tiny hole in the foot of the page where the shipment appears.
autograph dedication of the author autograph dated January 4, 2007 and signed Julien Gracq Paul Sivety: "... in good memory of his stay in Saint Florent and with all my wishes for his work."

First edition on ordinary paper.
A nice copy.

First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on vergé ivoire.
Nice copy.

First Edition printed at 295 numbered copies on Aussédat.
Nice copy despite small marginal tears on the shirt.
Illustrated book of collages by Fabrizio Adriani.

First edition of the French translation for which it was not drawn great papers.
A circular stain on the first cover plate.
Signed autograph Ismail Kadare to a friend named Thérèse.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only deluxe printing ("tirage de tête") with 45 Marais.
Binding in half morocco.

First edition for which there were only 3 alfa paper large paper copies.
One stain to foot of page 177 not touching text.
A nice copy of the author's first book with clean spine not faded, wich is rare.

New edition, thousand mention.
A vertical spot at the top of the back of the first cover plate.
Signed autograph of Julien Gracq to Lise (Deharme): "For Lise, hoping she will not be shocked by some of these (malignant) remarks with my old friendship."

First edition on current paper.
A small discharge of adhesive paper at the bottom of the fake page and in her look.
Autograph dedication signed by Gaston Bachelard to Henri Pichette: "... the young poet ..." on the fake title page.

First edition without false statement of edition and with the right justification page dated 25 septembre 1951.
Spine very slightly sunned, not serious and with a small slight stain, tiny foxings on covers.

First edition without false statement of edition and complete with with the right justification page dated 25 septembre 1951.
A nice copy.

First edition on current paper.
Signed and dated autograph by Julien Gracq to the sculptor and painter Raymond Mason.
Handwritten annotations of the dedicatee, in pencil, on the last guard and the back of the second board in his eyes.
A small tear stuck in the foot of the back slightly discolored.

New edition of the French translation illustrated with 18 original lithographs by Valentine Hugo, one of the 10 numbered copies of Japan, drawing of the head.
Our copy, as it is stipulated in the justification of the draw, is complete, like all the copies on Japan, of the original sketch of Valentine Hugo which she signed.
Our copy is unfortunately incomplete from the continuation of the 18 engravings.
spine slightly insolated, flat marginally shaded, pleasant interior state.

New edition for which it was not drawn from great papers.
Signed autograph Gaston Bachelard Xavier Regnauld: "... the daydreams of a philosopher champenois ..."

First edition, one of 150 copies "bouffant" paper reserved to the press service.
Signed autograph of George Fourest to miss Turet.
Nice copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
A good copy without mention of edition.

first edition on the current paper.
Precious autograph signed Greta Rau to Valentine Hugo: "... in memory of his beautiful engravings for" Built for a way round ... "
Back wrinkled and slightly insolated without gravity.

First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on vélin Lafuma, the tirage de tête.
Spine very slightly sunned, a good copy.

First edition for which there is no mention of large paper copies.
Very rare autograph inscription from Vincente Huidobro to his fortuneteller Marian Lanus : "... Gilles de Rais lui-même avec ses mages blancs et ses mages noirs. Très amicalement..."
With a portrait of the author by Pablo Picasso and two drawings by Joseph Sima.
Covers lined, with discreet repairs, spine skillfully repaired, internally good.

Collective Edition for which there is no mention of leading copies in this anthology established by Fillaudeau Bertrand and Jean-Philippe de Tonnac.
Signed autograph Bertrand Fillaudeau Professor Georges Blin.
Nice copy.