Ronald Davis

New edition, one of 12 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copies after 2 vieux Japon.
Preface followed by extracts from the Log-book of E. Teste.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally faded, small marginal foxing on the second board, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Valéry to the publisher A.A.M. Stols.

first edition printed in 72 numbered copies, ours the only copy on parchment and bearing the N ° 1 of the justification, head print .
Partly unpublished fragment of the Red and the Black and "entirely unpublished" analysis of his novel by Stendhal himself. There are also previously unpublished letters from Stendhal to Count Salvagnoli in defense of his work, some under the pseudonym D. Gruffo Papera.
Our copy is very complete with its two facsimiles of the manuscript.
A small tear without gravity restored at the foot of the back also with a tiny lack in the head.
Unique and beautiful copy.
Provenance: Library of Doctor Lucien-Graux.

COWPER William
illustration by LABOUREUR Jean-émile
The Diverting History of John Gilpin
Ronald Davis, Paris 1931, 13,5 x 20 cm, brown half morocco
Illustrated edition of 35 original color lithographs by Jean-Emile Laboureur, one of 55 numbered copies on China paper, the only print after the 3 on old Japan paper.
Brown half morocco binding, spine in five compartments, gilt date at base, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers, wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Alix.
Very fine copy, perfectly presented.
$ 3 750

First edition of the adaptation and French translation established by A. Jarry of this text by S.T. Coleridge, one of 350 numbered copies on laid paper, the only printing with 12 on Japan paper.
Work illustrated with 7 head-pieces and 1 tailpiece engraved and designed by A. Deslignères.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition of 103 numbered copies on old Japan paper.
A faint dampstain to head of the leaves.