José Corti

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only copies issued on deluxe paper.

A rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 50 copies numbered on alfa paper, the only deluxe paper issue.

Bound in full beige sheepskin, spine ruled in black, gilt date at foot, minor rubbing to the edges of the boards, marbled endpapers, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.

Pencil annotations relating to the reading of the work.

Gift inscription by a former member of the José Corti publishing house: "A monsieur Marchaux en témoignage de sympathie ce tout premier livre publié par José Corti."

Above all else Damas's writing theatened conventional society. This pamphlet Retour de Guyane was bought in big numbers by the colonial authorities and burnt.

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, one of the 100 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies ("grand papier").
Very nice copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Lafuma, the only copies on deluxe paper.
Very handsome copy despite a slight shadow on the half-title page.

First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe paper issue.

Critical edition established by Jacques Crépet and Georges Blin.

Two sunning marks at the head and foot of the spine.

A scarce and pleasing copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Nice copy.
Handwritten signed inscription of Julien Gracq to Lise (Deharme): "Pour Lise, with toute mon affection." ("For Lise, with all my affection.")

First edition, one of 135 numbered copies on vergé conquéror, this copy one of 10 hors commerce, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Handwritten note by José Corti under the justification: "Exemplaire H.C. N°VIII / X réservé à Raymond Mason pour son LXXXe anniversaire. Juin 2002."
A nice copy.