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Autograph postcard signed by Jules Clarétie addressed to Emile Straus on a postcard reproducing the photograph of his portrait at his work table: "Avec tous les souhaits et compliments. Jules Claretie." ["With all best wishes and compliments. Jules Claretie."] Some staining.
A great enthusiast of epistolary art, Emile Straus founded in 1899 La Carte postale illustrée, the newsletter of the association he had just launched, the International Poste-Carte Club.

Signed autograph postcard from Jules Clarétie addressed to Emile Straus on a postcard reproducing the photograph of his portrait at his work table: "A M. Emile Straus tous mes souhaits. Jules Claretie." ["To Mr. Emile Straus, all my best wishes. Jules Claretie."] Some staining.
A great enthusiast of epistolary art, Emile Straus founded in 1899 La Carte postale illustrée, the newsletter of the association he had just launched, the International Poste-Carte Club.

Signed autograph postcard from Frédéric-Auguste Cazals addressed to Emile Straus: "Amitiés ! F. A. Cazals Paris 13/8/04" ["Best wishes! F. A. Cazals Paris 13/8/04"]
Some staining.
A great enthusiast of epistolary art, Emile Straus founded in 1899 La Carte postale illustrée, the newsletter of the association he had just launched, the International Poste-Carte Club.

Autograph postcard signed by Frédéric-Auguste Cazals addressed to Emile Straus: "Souvenir amical - F. A. Cazals Paris 7/4/04" ["Friendly remembrance - F. A. Cazals Paris 7/4/04"]
Some stains.
A great enthusiast of epistolary art, Emile Straus founded in 1899 La Carte postale illustrée, the newsletter of the association he had just launched, the International Poste-Carte Club.

Humorous autograph postcard signed by Roger Martin du Gard addressed from Cassis to Alice Rim (21 lines in black ink) describing the Provençal winter.
"Cassis. 13 dec.33,
Dear Madam,
Thank you for these few lively and friendly pages. Don't regret Cassis. It's freezing here. Not that it's as cold as elsewhere, but we don't know how to heat ourselves. The "Réserve" is empty. There we find a drowsy son-in-law, alone, roasting his shins by the big central stove stuffed like a locomotive and smoking just the same. The port is deserted. I believe the Mediterranean (sic) is carrying ice floes. (To be verified...) Congratulations to Carlo Rim for the Marraine articles, of inimitable quality. I hope he will continue the series. I give him 20 out of 20! ... Give him all my friendship, to which I add my very sympathetic regards. R.M.G.""

New edition, after the original published in 1766, in Berlin. It is illustrated with a large folding plate containing 22 Masonic emblems. The first edition contains a frontispiece, which may be missing from this new edition.
Half red shagreen binding ca 1860. Spine with false flat raised bands decorated with fillets. Red shagreen title label. Evidence of rubbing, particularly at head. Title page yellowed. Some foxing.
The work begins with a history of Freemasonry, followed by the detailed study of the following 7 Scottish high degrees: Perfect elected Mason, elect of P., elect of the 15, small architect, grand architect, knight of the sword and Rose-Cross, Noachite or Prussian knight.
The Noachite is the work of Karl Fr. von Köppen.

First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint from the Journal Asiatique of March-April 1893.
Small corner losses to covers, marginally soiled, handsome interior condition.
Rare.

Autograph signed carte de visite from René Clair, at his Parisian address, addressed to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim.
(9 lines in black ink).
Carlo Rim added a date in the lower right margin of the verso of the card.
"Pardonne moi, cher Carlo de répondre si tard à ta gentille lettre que je n'ai lue que d'un oeil (opération de la cataracte) et trouve, ici, je te prie, les voeux retardataires et les amitiés affectueuses pour vous de ton fidèle René." ["Forgive me, dear Carlo, for replying so late to your kind letter which I have read with only one eye (cataract operation) and find, here, please accept my belated wishes and affectionate friendship for you from your faithful René."]

Signed autograph letter from Alphonse Daudet, 13 lines in black ink.
Fold marks inherent to postal delivery, small ink stains that have bled below the signature.
"My dear friend
at the Ministry of Agriculture, bad news. The application arrived at the cabinet without any recommendation from Madame Foucade. Would it be possible for Madame l'Epine to write a line immediately (words underlined) to the Minister, so that she flags this application - in short for illegible word, since it's only about admission to an examination - to the attention of Mr. de Boureuille Secretary-General, the Valette of the Thing? Kind regards and apologies. Alphonse Daudet."

Rare death notice for André Salmon, who died on March 12, 1969 at the age of 88 in his villa in Sanary-sur-Mer "La Hune".
Inherent central fold crease from mailing, minor spotting without consequence.
Provenance: from the library of the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob and André Salmon whom he met in Sanary.

First edition printed in 300 numbered copies on pure Lafuma paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Vincent Muselli to N. Pascault.

Amusing autograph letter signed by composer Vincent Scotto, sent from his Parisian home, to his great friend 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 (15 lines in blue ink) about his state of health and the upcoming pleasure of sharing a pastis with him once he is perfectly "vertical".
Folding traces inherent to postal handling.
"Mon cher vieux,
ta lettre m'a fait plaisir. J'ai été horizontal pendant quelques jours par la faute d'une saloperie de congestion mais tu me connais, je ne me suis pas laissé faire. Je suis maintenant un peu en biais et j'espère être bientôt vertical, j'en profiterai pour aller prendre un pastis avec toi. S'il te plait d'assister à l'une des premières de mon opérette à Mogador donne moi un coup de fil. Ton Vincent Scotto.
P.S. Bonne année pour 1949 car il est trop tard pour celle-ci." ["My dear old friend,
your letter pleased me. I was horizontal for a few days because of a damned congestion but you know me, I didn't let it get the better of me. I'm now a bit slanted and I hope to be vertical soon, I'll take the opportunity to go have a pastis with you. If you'd like to attend one of the premieres of my operetta at Mogador give me a call. Your Vincent Scotto.
P.S. Happy New Year for 1949 as it's too late for this one."]

Receipt from the Simca garage in Clermont-Ferrand that belonged to Raymond Queneau, filled out in pencil by the garage owner. This note concerns the maintenance of the writer's Simca Aronde, who probably stopped in Auvergne on his return from the 1952 Cannes Festival, in which he participated as a jury member.
Included is a bill from the Grand Hotel in the same city, also filled out in pencil and bearing the handwritten heading "Monsieur Queneau".

Bill from the Hotel Riviera in Aix-en-Provence that belonged to Raymond Queneau, filled out in black ink and bearing the handwritten heading "Monsieur Queneau". Some transverse creases.
The writer probably stopped in the Aix region on his return from the 1952 Cannes Festival, in which he participated as a jury member.

Hotel bill for Raymond Queneau for the 1952 Cannes Festival. A form from the Hôtel Martinez on the Croisette filled out in blue ballpoint pen.
Attached is a bill from the same hotel's concierge service.

Manuscript letter dated and signed, 42 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing, envelope included.
An inscription in red ballpoint pen in the upper right corner of the missive: mort Aline Giono, this manuscript note being repeated in the upper left corner of the envelope.
"vieux,
oui, j'ai appris l'affreuse nouvelle. Pas un mot de Zoë (qui ne me donne pas son adresse, je n'ai donc pu lui répondre) Que dire ? On arrive dans les parages dangereux après cinquante piges. Rien ne laissait présager une fin si brusque chez Aline - boisson, tabac, surmenage ? , - Rien. Elle veillait bien chez Gallimard sur l'oeuvre de son père. Qui va prendre le relais ? Je n'ose y penser. Bon. Tu as appris mon pépin de juin. Failli moi passer l'arme à gauche d'une (mot illisible) . A cause d'un médicament. A présent je pisse tout à fait normalement, mais il me reste le palpitant. Je vais être obligé de bouffer un tas de pilules jusqu'à mon dernier jour. Je suis dans ce bled normand pour un scénario sans grand intérêt, à part le fric. Si ma pièce avait pu marcher j'aurais remis ça au théâtre et sur des thèmes bien à moi. Oui, fais moi signe en septembre et tâchons de nous voir un peu avec l'ami Louis... Ca fait vraiment beaucoup de morts (j'en ai plusieurs parmi ceux que tu connais que par mes livres... Musique... le mage Vulcanos etc... ) Je suis bien triste au sujet de cette pauvre Aline. Bien ton pote ABoudard." ["old friend, yes, I learned the dreadful news. Not a word from Zoë (who doesn't give me her address, so I couldn't respond to her) What can one say? We're reaching dangerous territory after fifty years. Nothing suggested such a sudden end for Aline - drink, tobacco, overwork? - Nothing. She watched over her father's work well at Gallimard. Who will take over? I dare not think about it. Well. You learned about my mishap in June. I nearly kicked the bucket from a (illegible word). Because of a medication. Now I urinate quite normally, but my ticker remains problematic. I'll have to swallow a bunch of pills until my last day. I'm in this Norman backwater for a screenplay of little interest, apart from the money. If my play could have worked I would have gone back to theater with themes that are truly mine. Yes, give me a sign in September and let's try to see each other a bit with friend Louis... That's really a lot of deaths (I have several among those you know only through my books... Musique... the magician Vulcanos etc...) I am very sad about poor Aline. Best wishes your pal ABoudard."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The irreverent Parisian writer quickly showed him his friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of explaining clearly in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he liked to share copious well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Dated and signed greeting card depicting Paul Léautaud captured by painter Viko with 15 lines from Alphonse Boudard, to his great friend and companion of well-lubricated lunches, Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Envelope included.
"Salut vieux,
merci de tes voeux... on essaiera de mijoter un livre selon tes goûts... aux petits oignons ! Si tu descends dans le sud, c'est à dire au soleil lumineux de Paris, fais nous signe ( à Louis ou à moi) et on bavardera un peu plus que la dernière fois. avec tous mes voeux pour 88, pour toi et les tiens... et mon amitié. ABoudard." ["Greetings old friend, thanks for your wishes... we'll try to cook up a book to your taste... perfectly done! If you come down south, that is to the bright sunshine of Paris, give us a sign (Louis or me) and we'll chat a bit more than last time. with all my wishes for 88, for you and yours... and my friendship. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for nearly thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The irreverent Parisian writer quickly showed him his friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of explaining clearly in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty, well-lubricated meals and cycling excursions. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Handwritten letter dated and signed, 37 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
This missive is moreover written from the home of Louis Nucéra where Alphonse Boudard spends a few days of summer vacation each year.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing.
"ami,
merci de ta lettre. tu m'encourages toujours et, là, c'est encore plus important. Je suis d'ailleurs en piste pour le prix Giono, mais j'y ai de redoutables concurrents soutenus par leurs éditeurs Mazis basta ! vivra verra... photo : j'ai quelques clichés à Paris et je t'en enverrai un en rentrant. De toute façon le livre parait en début septembre. Si tu es pressé demande à Claudine Lemaire ed. Laffont 24 av. Marceau 75008. fautes : Mea culpa pour Yvonne de Galais. Impardonnable. Les autres sont apparues après les corrections sur les deuxièmes épreuves. On n'en sort pas. Et il y a aussi le docteur Goebbels avec un seul B (Tant pis pour sa gueule !) Louis a quelques ennuis acec sa femme toujours malade. Il l'accompagne demain en cure à Chatel Guyon. Voila, je viens de finir encore un livre. Celui-là de divertissement pure et anticlérical. "Madame de Saint Sulpice". Le roman d'une taulière qui tient un bordel de curés entre les deux guerres. J'espère aller à Bruxelles pour fourguer ma salade et ça me fera surtout l'occase de prendre avec toi le verre de l'amitié. ton pote. ABoudard." ["friend,
thank you for your letter. you always encourage me and, here, it's even more important. I'm actually in the running for the Giono prize, but I have formidable competitors supported by their publishers Mazis basta! we'll see... photo: I have some shots in Paris and I'll send you one when I get back. In any case the book comes out in early September. If you're in a hurry ask Claudine Lemaire ed. Laffont 24 av. Marceau 75008. mistakes: Mea culpa for Yvonne de Galais. Unforgivable. The others appeared after corrections on the second proofs. We can't get out of it. And there's also doctor Goebbels with only one B (Too bad for his face!) Louis has some troubles with his wife who's always sick. He's accompanying her tomorrow to take the waters at Chatel Guyon. There, I've just finished another book. This one pure entertainment and anticlerical. "Madame de Saint Sulpice". The novel of a madam who runs a brothel for priests between the wars. I hope to go to Brussels to peddle my wares and it will especially give me the chance to have a drink of friendship with you. your buddy. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu the Brusselian, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The mocking Parisian writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends alongside le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As the grim reaper gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last buddies.

Dated and signed manuscript letter of 42 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing.
"vieux,
merci de ta formidable lettre... j'ai mis du temps avant de te répondre, débordé que je suis par les activités de "promotion" de Mme de Saint Sulpice. Fatigant tous ces trains, tous ces avions, ces attentes, ces blabla toujours les mêmes. Bah ! il y a des métiers plus pénibles et moins rémunérateurs. Je me demande toujours si mes premiers bouquins tiennent encore la lecture. Tu me rassures un peu et je reçois aussi des témoignages de nouveaux lecteurs... jeunes... Le spectable de Jacques Rosny a bien du mal à démarrer. J'ai en main un texte formidable de Raymond Devos qui va paraître dans le "Figaro" et qui nous donnera peut-être le coup d'envoi. Je sais que tu apprécies beaucoup la nouvelle "Gladys". J'en ai tiré une pièce - il y a déjà 12 ans - et finalement elle va être montée au Petit Marigny avec Danielle Darrieux et Christian Barbier. Là, je pense que ces messieurs de la critique se dérangeront. Les Grands Chemins tu as raison, c'est un livre formidable. De plein air et de grand style. On peut toujours relire Giono... la vie passe entre les lignes et la poésie... merveilleux ! J'espère que les choses vont mieux pour toi... Je t'embrasse fraternellement. ABoudard Louis sera à Paris demain pour le prix Blondin. Suzanne va mieux." ["old friend,
thank you for your wonderful letter... I took time before answering you, overwhelmed as I am by the "promotional" activities for Mme de Saint Sulpice. Tiring, all these trains, all these planes, these waits, these blah blah always the same. Well! there are more difficult and less rewarding jobs. I always wonder if my first books still hold up to reading. You reassure me a bit and I also receive testimonials from new readers... young ones... Jacques Rosny's show is having trouble getting started. I have in hand a wonderful text by Raymond Devos that will appear in "Figaro" and which might perhaps give us the kickoff. I know you very much appreciate the short story "Gladys". I made a play from it - already 12 years ago - and finally it's going to be staged at the Petit Marigny with Danielle Darrieux and Christian Barbier. There, I think these gentlemen of the critics will make the effort to come. Les Grands Chemins you're right, it's a wonderful book. Of open air and great style. One can always reread Giono... life passes between the lines and poetry... marvelous! I hope things are going better for you... I embrace you fraternally. ABoudard Louis will be in Paris tomorrow for the Blondin prize. Suzanne is doing better."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The cheeky Parisian writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly, to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends alongside Big Georges (Georges Brassens), the Nice native (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Manuscript letter dated and signed, 17 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-lubricated lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
This letter is moreover written from Louis Nucéra's home where Alphonse Boudard spends a few days of summer vacation each year.
A crease mark inherent to folding the letter for mailing.
"vieux
merci de ton envoie du papier de Michel Grodent. Il est effectivement très positif. J'espère que j'aurais d'autres articles dans la presse belge parce qu'ici ce n'est pas folichon. Je suis presque boycoté. Savoir pourquoi ? Le monde des lettres est auu main d'un clan... NRF... Sollers... et quelques autres, et ils savent que la meilleure tactique pour t'éliminer c'est de faire silence. Comme si tu n'existait pas. Fort heureusement j'ai des lecteurs et mon éditeur me soutient assez bien. Je t'espère en bonne forme. Pour "Valsez saucisses" je vais m'en occuper à Paris... Je rentre le 20... Toute mon amitié.. . ABoudard." ["old friend, thanks for sending Michel Grodent's article. It is indeed very positive. I hope I'll have other articles in the Belgian press because here it's not very cheerful. I'm almost boycotted. Why? The world of letters is in the hands of a clan... NRF... Sollers... and a few others, and they know that the best tactic to eliminate you is to remain silent. As if you didn't exist. Fortunately I have readers and my publisher supports me quite well. I hope you're in good shape. For "Valsez saucisses" I'll take care of it in Paris... I'm returning on the 20th... All my friendship... ABoudard."]
André Tillieu the Brusseler, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The Parisian wisecracking writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-lubricated meals and cycling excursions. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last buddies.

Manuscript letter dated and signed, 17 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-lubricated lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A crease mark inherent to folding the letter for mailing, envelope included.
"ami,
bien reçu "Le Peuple" et ton papelard sublime. Bravo ! Merci ! etc... dans un monticule de paperasses qui s'accumulent sur mon bureau, j'ai perdu la carte qur tu m'as envoyée avec l'adresse de la fille de Giono. Je la retrouverai, mais quand ? (Je suis plutôt bordelique question classement, rangement etc...) Pour ne pas perdre trop de temps sois chouette de me la renvoyer. A bientôt... ton pote ABoudard." ["friend, well received "Le Peuple" and your sublime piece of paper. Bravo! Thank you! etc... in a pile of paperwork accumulating on my desk, I lost the card you sent me with Giono's daughter's address. I'll find it, but when? (I'm rather messy when it comes to filing, organizing etc...) To not waste too much time, be a pal and send it back to me. See you soon... your buddy ABoudard."]
André Tillieu the Brusseler, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The Parisian wisecracking writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-lubricated meals and cycling excursions. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last buddies.

Signed manuscript card of 21 lines from Alphonse Boudard, on a printed visiting card, to his great friend and companion of wine-filled lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Envelope included.
"vieux, oui le hasard fait bien les choses... surtout que l'interview date de mon dernier passage à Bruxelles début novembre. Tout va bien pour le livre, mais mapièce quitte les planches. (As-tu reçu le livre ?) J'espère tout de même te voir à Paris bientôt. En attendant je te souhaite la fameuse bonne année. Qu'elle soit heureuse, fructueuse admirable... artistique etc... et... avec mon amitié qui t'accompagne. ABoudard." ["old friend, yes chance does things well... especially since the interview dates from my last visit to Brussels in early November. Everything is going well for the book, but my play is leaving the stage. (Did you receive the book?) I still hope to see you in Paris soon. In the meantime I wish you the famous happy new year. May it be happy, fruitful, admirable... artistic etc... and... with my friendship that accompanies you. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The irreverent Parisian writer quickly showed him his friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends alongside le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty, well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Dated and signed manuscript letter of 31 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of wine-filled lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing, a pencil inscription "Manouche" in the upper left corner of the missive.
"ami,
ton papier me parvient en vacances... enfin au bord de la mer où je gratte un peu pour la gloire d'Alain Delon... son prochain film! Ca me comble ce que tu écris. C'est juste.. ll s'agit de dire tout ce qui doit être dit... que ça plaise ou non à ceux-ci ou à ceux-là. Mon personnage d'Herlier est très près de celui d'un certain lieutenant d'Héricourt... à la Libération. Dans la Gestapo il s'appelait Loutrel... et pour les faits divers il est devenu Pierrot. le. Fou. Tout cela est historique... En tout cas merci... les autres critiques ne mettent pas l'accent où il faut. Dis à Nucera de me prévenir lorsque tu viendras... qu'on puisse au moins casser une petite croûte entre amis. A bientôt. Salut et fraternité. ABoudard. "Le Manouche" c'est de l'alimentaire. J'ai fait de mon mieux pour ne pas la trahir." ["friend, your article reaches me on vacation... well, by the seaside where I'm writing a bit for the glory of Alain Delon... his next film! What you write fills me with joy. It's right... It's about saying everything that must be said... whether it pleases this one or that one or not. My character Herlier is very close to that of a certain Lieutenant d'Héricourt... at the Liberation. In the Gestapo he was called Loutrel... and for the crime stories he became Pierrot. the. Mad. All of this is historical... In any case, thank you... the other critics don't put the emphasis where it should be. Tell Nucera to let me know when you come... so we can at least share a bite among friends. See you soon. Greetings and fraternity. ABoudard. 'Le Manouche' is commercial work. I did my best not to betray it."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The irreverent Parisian writer quickly showed him his friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends alongside le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty, well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last pals.

First edition of this personal invitation, ours in the name of Gérard Bauër from the Académie Goncourt, to attend the funeral of Paul Claudel at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on February 28, 1955 at 10 a.m.
A central fold inherent to postal mailing.

Handwritten letter dated and signed with 11 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of convivial lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A handwritten note inscribed in blue ballpoint pen by André Tillieu at the head of the letter: "reçue le 5 mai 72" ["received May 5th 72"], another of several lines on the envelope explaining the absence of a piece of the latter.
Envelope included.
"Cher André Tillieu,
de première votre article ! chaleureux, juste, bien composé... un des meilleurs consacré à ce livre... ça fait tout de même plaisir de rencontrer dans la critique des gens qui pignet (mot souligné). qui sont sur la même longueur d'ondes. Merci. Avec ma pogne amie. Aboudard. " ["Dear André Tillieu, first-rate your article! warm, fair, well composed... one of the best devoted to this book... it is nonetheless a pleasure to meet in criticism people who get it (underlined word). who are on the same wavelength. Thank you. With my friendly handshake. Aboudard."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The witty Parisian writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on equal footing with le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he liked to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Handwritten letter dated and signed with 21 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of convivial lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing, envelope included.
"ami,
bien reçu "Relax"... Mille mercis... Je suis toujours un peu confus par tout ce que tu écris sur mes livres. Je ne suis peut-être pas si haut ? Tu me forces à me poser des questions. Enfin, je fais de mon mieux. J'espère te voir bientôt à Paris avec Georges Brassens et Louis... A moins que j'aille faire un tour vers Lille puis Bruxelles. De toute façon je te ferai signe. Mes amitiés à ta femme. J'espère que pour ta fille les choses sont en place... J'ai vu des tas de cas de pneumos spontanés, ça s'arrange très bien (j'ai eu un double pneumo pendant cinq ans, mais c'était en vue de me guérir). A bientôt... encore merci et toute mon amitié. ABoudard." ["friend, well received 'Relax'... A thousand thanks... I am always somewhat confused by all that you write about my books. Perhaps I am not so great? You force me to ask myself questions. Anyway, I do my best. I hope to see you soon in Paris with Georges Brassens and Louis... Unless I take a trip towards Lille then Brussels. In any case I will let you know. My regards to your wife. I hope that for your daughter things are falling into place... I have seen lots of cases of spontaneous pneumothorax, it works out very well (I had a double pneumo for five years, but it was to cure me). See you soon... thanks again and all my friendship. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The witty Parisian writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on equal footing with le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he liked to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Handwritten letter dated and signed with 22 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A fold mark inherent to the letter being placed in an envelope.
"vieux,
merci de m'envoyer des articles belges. En général je ne les reçois pas. condescendants... ils le sont tous... descendants et surtout cons ! N'importe ! Je pars tout à l'heure pour le salon du livre de St Etienne où je verrais sans doute Louis (si sa femme continue d'aller un peu mieux). Je le saluerai de ta part bien sûr. Si tu descends à Paris, n'oublie pas de me faire un signe pour que je retienne des places au spectacle de Rosny - petit théâtre de poche - c'est vraiment un très beau travailk et ça s'intitule "Rue Alphonse Boudard" tu passeras, j'en suis sûr, un bon moment. Avec une gerbe d'amitié. ABoudard." ["old friend,
thank you for sending me Belgian articles. Generally I don't receive them. condescending... they all are... descendants and above all fools! Never mind! I'm leaving shortly for the St Etienne book fair where I'll probably see Louis (if his wife continues to get a bit better). I'll greet him on your behalf of course. If you come down to Paris, don't forget to let me know so I can reserve seats for the Rosny show - small pocket theater - it's really beautiful work and it's called 'Rue Alphonse Boudard' you'll have, I'm sure, a good time. With a bouquet of friendship. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The Parisian wisecracking writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he liked to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last buddies.

Illustrated New Year's card signed with 13 lines by Alphonse Boudard, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A date inscribed in blue ballpoint pen at the head of the card.
Envelope included.
"Merci de tes voeux vieux frère... je te renvoie la balle... santé, sérénité, pognon pour le bi centenaire... pour toi et les tiens. Un livre me conduira peut-être à Bruxelles en mars et bien entendu je te ferai signe. Avec ma vive amitié. ABoudard." ["Thank you for your wishes old brother... I'm returning the favor... health, serenity, money for the bicentennial... for you and yours. A book may take me to Brussels in March and of course I'll let you know. With my warm friendship. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The Parisian writer quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the few critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends alongside le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty, well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last buddies.

Signed manuscript card of 16 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on a visiting card, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A year (92) added in blue ballpoint pen in the upper right corner of the card to specify the date.
Envelope included.
"Vieux,
merci mille et une fois pour tes petits mots et les articles découpés dans la Presse belge. Avec mon éditeur ça voir le jour moins vite ! On ne peut être partout. meilleure santé à ta femme et bonnes vacances tout de même. A partir de demain je rejoins la rue Smolett (à Nice) et son champion cycliste écrivain (Louis Nucéra). Au 42 ... (telef 92.04.10.95) si tu descends par là, on sera content de te voir. mon amitié. AB." ["Old friend,
thank you a thousand and one times for your little notes and the articles cut from the Belgian Press. With my publisher it sees the light less quickly! One cannot be everywhere. better health to your wife and good holidays nonetheless. Starting tomorrow I'm joining rue Smolett (in Nice) and its champion cyclist writer (Louis Nucéra). At 42... (phone 92.04.10.95) if you come down that way, we'll be happy to see you. my friendship. AB."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The cheeky Parisian writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of true friends of Alphonse Boudard along with le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Signed manuscript card of 15 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on a bristol card, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Envelope included.
"merci mon cher Tillieu, de ce formidable papier sur Julien Blanc et ses joyeux. il en faudrait beaucoup de cette encre-là ! Hélas ! elle est rare il faut croire... les journalistes en place préfèrent tremper leur plume dans l'ersatz d'encre mélangée avec un peu d'eau croupissante. à bientôt j'espère... Je finis un gros bouquin "Les combattants du petit bonheur'... l'accouchement comme toujours est difficile. avec toute mon amitié. ABoudard." ["thank you my dear Tillieu, for that wonderful piece on Julien Blanc and his merry bunch. we need much more of that kind of ink! Alas! it's rare it seems... journalists in place prefer to dip their pen in ersatz ink mixed with a bit of stagnant water. see you soon I hope... I'm finishing a big book 'Les combattants du petit bonheur'... the delivery as always is difficult. with all my friendship. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The cheeky Parisian writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of true friends of Alphonse Boudard along with le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Illustrated greeting card signed with 12 lines by Alphonse Boudard, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A date inscribed in black ballpoint pen in the upper right corner of the card.
Envelope included.
"Tous mes meilleurs voeux aussi... santé, fric, bonne fourchette et surtout qu'on puisse se retrouver entre amis... On va organiser ça avec Louis (Nucéra), le gros Georges (Georges Brassens) etc... Je publie "Le corbillard de Jules" fin février... ma pogne amie. ABoudard." ["All my best wishes too... health, money, good food and above all that we can get together among friends... We're going to organize that with Louis (Nucéra), big Georges (Georges Brassens) etc... I'm publishing 'Le corbillard de Jules' at the end of February... my friendly grip. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu the Brussels native, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The cheeky Parisian writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of explaining clearly in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Handwritten letter dated and signed, 20 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens as well as Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to placing the letter in its envelope, envelope included.
"Old friend,
yes indeed, I'm working... screenplays... television... and I no longer have time for friends.. alas! finally I'm releasing "La lanterne magique" in September under the title "Vulcanos" (name of the main character) for "Le gala", it's Balland who republished it. Without success... so he remaindered it. I must have a few copies... If you're in a hurry I'll send you one, otherwise I'll give it to you in person at our next meeting... which shouldn't be long! at least I hope so... around a table with Aline Giono, Louis (Nucéra) and Georges (Brassens) the last square of the brave. all my friendship. Aboudard."
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The witty Parisian writer very quickly showed him friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Amusing handwritten letter dated and signed, 30 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens as well as Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to placing the letter in its envelope, envelope included.
"Old friend,
your letter is precious to me... no you're not playing the teacher! Some errors have already been noted for a reprint. The most curious thing is that most come from people who correct the proofs and make new ones. Félicien Rops for example or this parket.bombing (I had written carpet in my manuscript though) They also put Lucien for Léon Daudet etc... In the past they gave us two sets of proofs... now publishers are mainly in a hurry to flog their books... everything follows suit... in songs, food, clothes, etc... A thousand thanks again for your letter. I'm a bit hounded by after-sales service, as they say... nevertheless when you come down to Paris, let me know so we can break bread between friends... Fraternal greetings. ABoudard."
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The witty Parisian writer very quickly showed him friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Dated and signed manuscript letter of 28 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to the envelope folding of the letter, envelope included.
"Vieux,
merci de ta petite carte... il n'est pas encore trop tard pour te renvoyer la balle des meilleurs voeux pour 86... souhaitons que toute se passe le mieux possible. aujourd'hui Louis (Nucéra) est entré à l'hosto... juste q.qs jours... on va lui pulvériser un calcul au laser. Le dernier cri de la médecine en ce domaine. Si le pauvre Georges (Brassens) avait pu connaître ça ! Je pensais avoir un Guignol's band que je n'avais pas... d'où un malentendu... etc. Ma pièce est en rade, le théâtre qui devait me la monter est en faillite... donc je repars à zéro. et je ne désespère pas d'avoir Galabru à l'affiche. J'ai remis "La fermeture" mon livre sur les claques à Laffont. Il sort en avril après les turbulences électorales. Mais d'ici peut-être aurons-nous l'occase de partager une croûte ensemble. Avec mon amitié. ABoudard." ["Old friend, thanks for your little card... it's not too late yet to return the ball with best wishes for 86... let's hope everything goes as well as possible. Today Louis (Nucéra) went into the hospital... just a few days... they're going to pulverize a stone with laser. The latest in medicine in this field. If poor Georges (Brassens) could have known that! I thought I had a Guignol's band that I didn't have... hence a misunderstanding... etc. My play is stranded, the theater that was supposed to stage it is bankrupt... so I'm starting from zero again. And I don't despair of having Galabru in the cast. I delivered 'La fermeture' my book about brothels to Laffont. It comes out in April after the electoral turbulence. But perhaps by then we'll have the chance to share a crust together. With my friendship. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu the Brusselian, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for nearly thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The cheeky Parisian writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of explaining clearly in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends alongside Big Georges (Georges Brassens), the man from Nice (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet, with whom he loved to share copious well-watered meals and cycling expeditions. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last buddies.

Dated and signed manuscript letter of 17 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to the envelope folding of the letter, envelope included.
"J'ai reçu ta formidable lettre, vieux frère, et elle m'a procuré un sacré plaisir. Hier j'ai fait enregistrer tes corrections chez Laffont pour une réimpression très prochaine. Pas le temps de t'écrire plus longuement, je suis un peu débordé, tu te doutes. As-tu reçu en même temps que Monsieur Joseph, le livre d'entretiens de Lucien d'Azay "Contre enquête" ? Si non, je vais te le faire envoyer. merci encore... et dans la fraternité de Georges Brassens. mon amitié. ABoudard." ["I received your wonderful letter, old brother, and it gave me tremendous pleasure. Yesterday I had your corrections registered at Laffont for a very forthcoming reprint. No time to write you at greater length, I'm a bit overwhelmed, as you can imagine. Did you receive at the same time as Monsieur Joseph, Lucien d'Azay's interview book 'Contre enquête'? If not, I'll have it sent to you. Thanks again... and in the fraternity of Georges Brassens. my friendship. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu the Brusselian, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for nearly thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The cheeky Parisian writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of explaining clearly in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends alongside Big Georges (Georges Brassens), the man from Nice (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet, with whom he loved to share copious well-watered meals and cycling expeditions. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last buddies.

Manuscript dated and signed letter of 37 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to the letter's insertion in the envelope, envelope included.
"Vieux,
Je deviens de + en + niçois sous la protection, bien sûr, du cher Louis (Louis Nucéra) qui arrive tout de même à pédaler dans les collines malgré les ennuis de santé de Suzanne. Un mal difficile à cerner mais qui la fait souffrir beaucoup. Merci de ta chaleureuse lettre. Là, j'ai voulu faire du pur divertissement. Une petite suite pour sexualité ecclésiastique. Bien sûr je soigne toujours le paysage historique ; c'est ce qui donne de l'épaisseur, une dimension de vérité à l'aventure de Mme Blandine. Tes références à Sartre sont plaisantes... je n'y avais pas pensé. Je me suis surtout efforcé de faire un roman genre XVIIIe... Restif, Crébillon ou même "les infortunes de la vertu" de Sade. un Sade gentillet après tout. En septembre ou octobre je vais me propulser en Belgique pour la promotion du livre. Je te ferai signe à l'avance pour qu'on puisse casser la graine de l'amitié. Mon ami le metteur en scène Jacques Rosny a tiré un spectacle avec des extraits de la Cerise, les Combattants etc... Il fera une escale de quelques jours dans un théâtre à Liège. Si tu veux y faire un tour , tu pourras me dire si tu peux y faire un tour, tu pourras me dire ce que tu en penses. J'espère que les choses vont bien pour toi et les tiens... Donc à bientôt... avec mon amitié. ABoudard." ["Old friend,
I'm becoming more and more from Nice under the protection, of course, of dear Louis (Louis Nucéra) who still manages to pedal in the hills despite Suzanne's health problems. An illness difficult to pinpoint but which makes her suffer greatly. Thank you for your warm letter. Here, I wanted to create pure entertainment. A little sequel for ecclesiastical sexuality. Of course I always take care with the historical landscape; that's what gives depth, a dimension of truth to Madame Blandine's adventure. Your references to Sartre are pleasant... I hadn't thought of that. I mainly tried to write an 18th-century genre novel... Restif, Crébillon or even Sade's "les infortunes de la vertu". A gentle Sade after all. In September or October I'm going to propel myself to Belgium for the book's promotion. I'll let you know in advance so we can break bread in friendship. My friend the director Jacques Rosny has created a show with excerpts from la Cerise, les Combattants etc... He'll make a stop of a few days at a theater in Liège. If you want to take a look, you can tell me what you think of it. I hope things are going well for you and yours... So see you soon... with my friendship. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The witty Parisian writer quickly demonstrated his friendship to him, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu therefore became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he liked to share hearty, well-watered meals and cycling excursions. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Manuscript signed letter of 14 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on a visiting card, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A date inscribed in blue ballpoint pen at the head of the card.
Envelope included.
"Mon cher André
bien reçu Le Rail... et comme toujours ton papier amical et percutant. Quel dommage que tu ne sois pas critique au Nouvel Obs ou à l'Express ! J'espère (ou espère Louis aussi) que tu viendras un de ces quatre te propulser sur les derniers trottoirs fréquentables de Pantruche. Porte-toi le mieux possible et à bientôt. encore merci. ABoudard." ["My dear André
received Le Rail... and as always your friendly and hard-hitting piece. What a pity you're not a critic at Nouvel Obs or L'Express! I hope (or Louis hopes too) that you'll come one of these days to propel yourself onto the last frequentable sidewalks of Pantruche. Take care of yourself as best you can and see you soon. thanks again. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The witty Parisian writer quickly demonstrated his friendship to him, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu therefore became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he liked to share hearty, well-watered meals and cycling excursions. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Handwritten letter dated and signed, 26 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing, envelope included.
"old friend,
magnificent your piece on Louis's book! (Louis Nucéra) It is written with friendship and competence... and then the one on Arland... bravo! We would need people like you in the Parisian literary press.. Alas, it is in the hands of pedants! I'm out of the woods... I'm getting back on my feet... a few more bandages and it will be completely fine... I've already taken up the felt-tip and blank sheet again, but for TV... my series which should be shot in March if all goes well... looking forward to seeing you soon, I give you five fraternal handshakes. ABoudard."
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The irreverent Parisian writer very quickly showed his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of explaining clearly in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu therefore became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Signed manuscript card of 21 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
An erroneous date (4.1.91) written in blue ballpoint pen on the card by André Tillieu whereas the date of 4.1.90 is indicated at the top of the envelope.
Envelope included.
"Dear André,
good wishes serve mainly not to forget friends too much. I wish you of course health, cash, clear sight, lively step... etc... I'm invited on March 14th to Brussels for a book fair. I'll keep you informed and we could probably grab a bite together on this occasion. Book? I'm undecided... I've said everything I could say. There are still things like Fermeture... I'm starting a collaboration with Détective from January 18th... if you fancy it, you'll be able to read. Louis is in Nice, his wife isn't doing very well... especially in the head, between us... See you soon. All my friendship. Ab."
André Tillieu the Brussels native, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The cheeky Parisian writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of explaining clearly in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share copious well-watered meals and cycling excursions. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Signed manuscript letter on Bristol card of 15 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on letterhead from his Parisian address in Nouvelle Athènes in the 9th arrondissement, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A date (4.2.99) written in blue ballpoint pen at the top of the envelope.
Envelope included.
"Merci, mon cher André, de ta magnifique lettre. J'ai parfois des doutes sur l'intérêt de ma production, eh bien tu me rassures. Je sais que j'ai en Belgique un lecteur attentif et qui pige mes moindres intentions, qui apprécie mes petits trucs de style. Je n'ai pas le temps de t'écrire plus longuement. J'espère te voir à Bruxelles en Avril ou Mai lorsque je ferai la promotion de Chère visiteuse le livre que je viens de finir et qui paraîtra dans deux mois. Voilà, vieux frère, ton amitié me fait chaud au coeur. ABoudard." ["Thank you, my dear André, for your magnificent letter. I sometimes have doubts about the interest of my production, well you reassure me. I know that I have in Belgium an attentive reader who understands my slightest intentions, who appreciates my little stylistic tricks. I don't have time to write to you at greater length. I hope to see you in Brussels in April or May when I promote Chère visiteuse, the book I have just finished and which will be published in two months. There you have it, old brother, your friendship warms my heart. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The cheeky Parisian writer quickly showed him his friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he liked to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling expeditions. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last buddies.

Signed manuscript letter on Bristol card of 8 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on letterhead from his Parisian address in Nouvelle Athènes in the 9th arrondissement, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
Envelope included.
"Merci, vieux pote, de ta bonne lettre. Je sais que tru es un amateur éclairé... alors tout ce que tu me dis me touche dans le mille. J'espère bien aller te saluer un de ces quatre en Bruxellie. Mon amitié. Ab." ["Thank you, old friend, for your good letter. I know that you are an enlightened amateur... so everything you tell me hits the bull's eye. I really hope to go and greet you one of these days in Brussels. My friendship. Ab."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The cheeky Parisian writer quickly showed him his friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he liked to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling expeditions. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last buddies.

Signed manuscript bristol of 22 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on letterhead of his Parisian address in Nouvelle Athènes in the 9th arrondissement, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
Envelope enclosed.
"Vieux frère, merci de tes deux dernières lettres, je suis un peu débordé (par le succès entre autres) et j'ai laissé le courrier s'accumuler. J'ai pas vu "Mémoire de la France" si j'y suis cité c'est déjà pas si mal, d'habitude dans ce genre de bouquin je n'existe pas. Ni pour la Cerise, l'Hôpital, le prix Renaudot, ni pour le Cinoche. Je ne me plains pas puisque je n'écris pas pour la postérité. Mon prochain sort en septembre aux éditions du Rocher. "Madame de Saint Sulpice". Je ne pense pas que la presse catholique m'encensera. En tout cas j'espère amuser le lecteur et que tu sauras l'apprécier comme les autres. Tu es un fin gourmet de la chose écrite. J'espère que tu vas bien depuis ta dernière lettre. Moin amitié Ab." ["Old brother, thanks for your last two letters, I'm a bit overwhelmed (by success among other things) and I've let the mail pile up. I haven't seen "Mémoire de la France" if I'm cited in it that's not too bad, usually in this kind of book I don't exist. Neither for la Cerise, l'Hôpital, the Renaudot prize, nor for le Cinoche. I don't complain since I don't write for posterity. My next one comes out in September at éditions du Rocher. "Madame de Saint Sulpice". I don't think the Catholic press will praise me. In any case I hope to amuse the reader and that you'll know how to appreciate it like the others. You are a fine gourmet of written things. I hope you're well since your last letter. My friendship Ab."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The Parisian satirical writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends alongside Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last buddies.

Signed manuscript bristol of 17 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on a visiting card, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A date and the mention "les enfants de choeur" written in black ballpoint pen at the top of the bristol.
Envelope enclosed.
"Vieux,
comme toujours ton papier me va droit au coeur. Et tu dis juste... si c'était Beckett ! Hélas... le petit clan des snobs et de l'intelligentzia fait la loi, le bon goût et la réputation... Les vendredis soir Louis Nucera part à la campagne faire du vélo et travailler à son roman. Le mieux, pour l'instant, serait d'arranger q.q. chose avec Aline. Moi je peux me rendre libre et je serai content de te voir. à bientôt donc. ton pote. ABoudard." ["Old friend, as always your piece goes straight to my heart. And you're right... if it were Beckett! Alas... the little clan of snobs and intelligentsia makes the law, good taste and reputation... On Friday evenings Louis Nucera goes to the countryside to cycle and work on his novel. The best thing, for now, would be to arrange something with Aline. I can make myself free and I'll be happy to see you. See you soon then. Your buddy. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The Parisian satirical writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends alongside Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last buddies.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition of this map of Guadeloupe and its archipelago created by Rigobert Bonne, engraved on copper by André and heightened with watercolor.
This map served as illustration for Guillaume Raynal's Atlas de toutes les parties connues du globe terrestre.
A handsome copy.

First edition printed in 100 numbered copies on pur fil paper.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece photographic portrait of "Père Delanier," the very famous book restorer.
Autograph inscription signed by Léon Lascoutx to Monsieur Picaut, enhanced with an autograph inscription signed by Delanier to the same beneath his photographic portrait.

Photographic portrait of Shimon Peres shown facing forward, posed in front of his library.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Shimon Peres, in blue ink at the foot of his portrait.

First edition illustrated with 3 original drawings by Fernand Léger and printed in 150 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
A rare and handsome copy.

Photographic postcard depicting the great tragedienne Sarah Bernhardt creating the role of Elizabeth I of England.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Sarah Bernhardt dated 1909 to the right of her portrait.

First edition, one of the numbered copies, the only deluxe copies.
Publisher's full sand cloth binding, smooth spine.
Preface by Michel Droit.
Work illustrated with reproductions of works by Robert Dago.
Very handsome copy to which is added an invitation card to an exhibition of Robert Dago's works.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Robert Dago to a friend named Gordana enriched with an original drawing in blue felt-tip pen depicting a painter painting a canvas mounted on an easel.

Bristol letterhead from "Prime Minister House" in New Delhi, on which Indira Gandhi, then Prime Minister of India, added her manuscript signature which she dated 1980.
Handsome copy.

Visiting card of Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States of America from 1977 to 1981, on "The White House" Washington letterhead bearing a reproduction of his autograph signature.
Fine copy.

New Year's card from the President of Senegal Léopold Sédar Senghor and Madame President Colette Léopold Sédar Senghor.
Handsome copy.
Autograph signatures of Léopold Sédar Senghor and his wife Colette, in blue ink, at the foot of the New Year's card.

Printed visiting card of California Governor Ronald Reagan
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Ronald Reagan in blue ink below the printed mention "Governor Ronald Reagan".

Photographic portrait of Henry Alfred Kissinger shown from the front and wearing a pair of glasses.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Henry Alfred Kissinger in black ink at the foot of his portrait.

Photographic portrait of United States President George Bush shown slightly in profile and posing before the American flag in his White House office.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of George Bush in black ink at the foot of his portrait.

Photographic portrait mounted on rigid cardboard of the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi seated in an armchair and smiling at the camera.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Muammar Gaddafi in red felt-tip pen on his portrait.

Signed bristol of Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco
Specimen visiting card with the signature of Her Serene Highness Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly.
Pleasant copy, stamp printed “specimen” on the verso of the visiting card.
Handwritten signature of Grace Kelly in blue felt pen.

Photographic portrait of Kurt Waldheim slightly in profile.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Kurt Waldheim below his portrait.

Printed visiting card of Georges Simenon at his Lausanne address presenting his best wishes for the year 1986 to his friend Paul Guth.
Pleasant copy.
"Avec mes voeux bien amicaux, mon cher Paul Guth. / Georges Simenon. 1986" ["With my friendly wishes, my dear Paul Guth. / Georges Simenon. 1986"].

Photographic portrait of Shimon Peres shown from the front, his head slightly tilted to his left.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature by Shimon Peres, in blue ink.

Photographic portrait of Helmut Kohl shown facing forward and wearing a pair of glasses.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature by Helmut Kohl in black ink at the foot of his portrait.

Photographic portrait of Léopold Sédar Senghor shown slightly in profile and wearing a pair of glasses.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Léopold Sédar Senghor, in blue ink on the verso of the photograph, to (Frédéric) Brion and his wife.

Signed visiting card from Margaret Thatcher when she was Prime Minister of Great Britain (position she held from 1979 to 1990) at 10 Downing Street address.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Margaret Thatcher in blue ink.

Photographic postcard depicting the actress and tragedienne Elvire Popesco.
Three small spots of no significance in the margins of the photograph.
Manuscript signature of Elvire Popesco below her portrait.

[NEW YORK SCHOOL] Alfred L. COPLEY

Collection of six photographic negatives showing haemorrhages under a microscope
Collection of six photographic negatives (5 on plastic and 1 on glass) showing haemorrhages under a microscope made in the 1950s by Alfred L. Copley in his Parisian laboratory. Each negative, except one, is accompanied by a technical sheet on Copley's laboratory letterhead.

Under the pseudonym L. Acopley, this scientist and artist from the School of New York produced emblematic works of abstract expressionism. A doctor by training, he was particularly interested in hemorheology, in other words the study of the flow properties of blood. The negatives that we have to offer are a valuable testimony to his research and were an undeniable inspiration for his pictorial works.

His works today are preserved at the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo, at the Art Institute of Chicago, at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam and at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.

Collection of six original photographs showing the interior of the Pax Villa in Boulouris-sur-Mer owned by Jenny Meurlot
Collection of six original photographs, contemporary silver print. All the photographs are mounted on strong boards and show the interior of the Pax Villa in Boulouris-sur-Mer owned by Jenny Meurlot, who also appears on two of them. Some of the photographs are discreetly side-stitched in the margin. Four of the photographs show, on the lower right margin, the engraved signature of the Raphaël studio A. Bandieri.

Jenny (Eugénie) Meurlot was a pupil of Jules Chérét, a close friend of Sarah Bernhardt and Natalie Clifford Barney, but also an ambassador and muse of René Lalique. In her residence, the Pax villa in Boulouris-sur-Mer in Var, she hosts many artists (Mucha, Dufy) and keeps an important collection of works of art. On two of the photographs, we can make out her portrait as Sappho, painted by Jan Styka (1858-1925), currently kept at the Smart Museum of Art in Chicago.

Very beautiful collection, testimony to the elegance of the illustrious home of the artist.

Photographic card representing Paul Véronge de la Nux. It contains a signed autograph inscription from the musician: "A ma chère petite élève Maxa Nordau très affectueusement offert par un grand admirateur de son papa. P. V. de la Nux" ["To my dear little pupil Maxa Nordau very affectionately offered by a great admirer of her papa. P. V. de la Nux"].
Paul Véronge de la Nux taught piano to the future painter Maxa Nordau, daughter of Max Nordau, one of the founders of the Zionist movement.

Manuscript letter dated and signed, 12 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Envelope included, a fold mark inherent to the letter being placed in the envelope.
"Vieux,
merci , grand merci... avec un peu de retard excuse-moi... pour ton article. Comme toujours c'est le meilleur, le + complet... celui qui va au fond des choses... et qui part du coeur ! à bientôt j'espère à la table des vieux de la vieille... Mon amitié. Aboudard."
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The cheeky Parisian writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he liked to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Manuscript letter dated and signed, 18 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of wine-soaked lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Envelope included, a fold mark inherent to placing the letter in the envelope.
"Friend,
thank you for sending me this cutting. I hadn't noticed it. If "Nouvel Obs" pays me such compliments it's because the climate is changing a bit... indeed! Didn't receive your note with the article for "Relax"; the last thing I received was the piece from "Rail" I thought it was from you under a pseudonym. See you soon I hope... I had lunch with Louis (Nucéra) last week... we're waiting for you. greetings and fraternity... Aboudard."
André Tillieu the Brusselsman, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The mocking Parisian writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of explaining clearly in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Handwritten letter dated and signed with 20 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Envelope included, a fold mark inherent to the letter's placement in the envelope.
"Ami,
merci de ton petit mot... Ca fait toujours plaisir de savoir que la Cerise a des lecteurs compétants (sic)... (les autres achètent n'importe quoi... Papillon, Sagan ou Guy Descar...) Le "Cinoche" est en panne. Il faudrait qu'ils me filent le Renaudot pour bien faire... mais ils ont d'autres hommes de lettres à fouetter. "L'ami" (de Louis Nucéra) mérite l'Interallié... etc... Je ne crois guère au miracle... aussi je me suis remis au cinoche cassecroûte... une adaptation de "Flic Story" pour Alain Delon. à bientôt j'espère devant le verre de l'amitié. Aboudard." ["Friend, thanks for your little note... It's always a pleasure to know that la Cerise has competent readers... (the others buy anything... Papillon, Sagan or Guy Descar...) The 'Cinema' is broken down. They should give me the Renaudot to do things right... but they have other men of letters to flog. 'L'ami' (by Louis Nucéra) deserves the Interallié... etc... I hardly believe in miracles... so I've gone back to cinema bread-and-butter work... an adaptation of 'Flic Story' for Alain Delon. see you soon I hope over a glass of friendship. Aboudard."]
André Tillieu the Brusselian, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The cheeky Parisian writer quickly showed him his friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of explaining clearly in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last mates.

Handwritten letter dated and signed, 24 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion in well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A handwritten note inscribed in black felt-tip pen by André Tillieu at the head of the letter: "1st letter from Alphonse".
Envelope included.
"Dear André Tillieu,
the second copy, that comes from Louis (Nucéra)... he must no longer have remembered that you were on the list and I saw that the first copy had gotten lost... (which often happens!) Of course give it to a broke friend... For Belgium "Mimile's method" best distributed by "The Assimil Method"... I'm going to mention what you tell me to Mrs. Pauvert (éditions de la Jeune Parque)... I sent you a copy yesterday through La Table Ronde. There you go, see you soon over a glass of friendship with my buddy Louis Nucéra. Best regards. Aboudard. Send me your article 1 rue Pierre Brossolette, 94, L'Hays les roses."
André Tillieu the Brusselian, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The witty Parisian writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu therefore became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling outings. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last buddies.

Manuscript letter dated and signed, 27 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion in boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Envelope included.
This is the first manuscript letter in which Alphonse Boudard adopts the familiar form of address with his Brussels friend.
"Ami,
merci de ton petit mot. Je suis sûr que ton papier de Relax sera de première. En ce moment le livre est en rade... Nos Giscard, Chaban, Mitterrand retiennent toute l'attention du public. En + j'ai eu un mauvais article de Mathieu Galey dans l'Express... Mais on verra bien ! Ca peut repartir pour les vacances ou... à la Trinité. Salut mec ! à te lire... je te serre la pogne. Aboudard. Le bouquin de Louis est admirable... L'émotion passe... tout est là !" ["Friend, thanks for your note. I'm sure your Relax piece will be first-rate. At the moment the book is stalled... Our Giscard, Chaban, Mitterrand are holding all the public's attention. Plus I had a bad review from Mathieu Galey in L'Express... But we'll see! It could pick up again for the holidays or... at Trinity. Cheers mate! Looking forward to hearing from you... I shake your hand. Aboudard. Louis's book is admirable... The emotion comes through... that's everything!"]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The cheeky Parisian writer quickly showed him friendship, considering him one of the rare critics who understood him perfectly, to the point of explaining clearly in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet, with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Manuscript letter on headed paper of 17 lines by Alphonse Boudard, from his home at 11 rue Henri Monnier in the ninth arrondissement of Paris, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A date, 5 X 95, and the mention "Mourir d'enfance", written in pencil by André Tillieu, on the letter. Envelope included.
"Cher André,
bien reçu ton article qui est comme d'habitude chaleureux et remarquable à tous égards. Tu y dis toujours des choses qui me vont droit au coeur. La carrière du livre se poursuit au mieux, mais les temps sont durs partout et la librairie en a pris un coup. On attend le miracle Chirac ou Dudule, c'est encore plus improbable que celui de la Vierge Marie. Avec toute ma vieille amitié. Aboudard." ["Dear André,
I received your article which is as usual warm and remarkable in all respects. You always say things in it that go straight to my heart. The book's career continues at its best, but times are hard everywhere and the book trade has taken a hit. We're waiting for the Chirac or Dudule miracle, it's even more improbable than that of the Virgin Mary. With all my old friendship. Aboudard."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The witty Parisian writer quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu then became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he liked to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Signed manuscript letter on headed paper of 20 lines dated by Alphonse Boudard, from his home at 11 rue Henri Monnier in the ninth arrondissement of Paris, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
Envelope included.
"Vieux,
Merci de ton aimable petit mot...
Enfin j'ai fait ce que j'ai pu et si le résultat a été bon, tant mieux.
Je n'arrive plus à remettre la main sur un exemplaire de la Méthode" ["Old friend,
Thank you for your kind little note...
Well, I did what I could and if the result was good, so much the better.
I can no longer get my hands on a copy of the Method"] (the Method of Mimile, the slang Bible written by Alphonse Boudard). "Si je t'en trouve un je l'envoie à ta filleule en priorité. De toutes façons les éditions du Pré-aux-clercs vont relancer le livre à la fin de l'année... avec une nouvelle présentation et de nouvelles illustrations... + qqs chapitres de rajeunissement. Si nous pouvions en faire autant... Vivra verra... à quoi bon se mettre la rate au court bouillon ! Toute mon amitié. Aboudard." ["If I find one I'll send it to your goddaughter as a priority. In any case the Pré-aux-clercs editions are going to relaunch the book at the end of the year... with a new presentation and new illustrations... + some rejuvenation chapters. If only we could do the same... Time will tell... what's the point of getting worked up! All my friendship. Aboudard."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The witty Parisian writer quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu then became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he liked to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Signed manuscript card of 19 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A date (18.10.93) and the mention "Saint Frédo" ["Saint Frédo"] (a book by Alphonse Boudard recently published) inscribed in pencil and blue pen on the card by André Tillieu.
Envelope included.
"Vieux,
Merci cent mille fois pour cet admirable papier qui complète celui de Louis (Nucéra) dans le journal du dimanche. Les fautes ? Les éditeurs ne nous donnent plus un second jeu d'épreuves... d'où ces bavures ! Si j'épuise le 1er tirage, je ferai corriger. Je croise les doigts... la période est dure dans les librairies comme ailleurs. Sans doute en novembre je me naturalise belge un jour ou deux, ce qui nous permettra de nous rencontrer autour du verre de l'amitié. Ton pote Al." ["Old friend,
Thank you a hundred thousand times for this admirable article which complements that of Louis (Nucéra) in the Sunday paper. The errors? Publishers no longer give us a second set of proofs... hence these blunders! If I exhaust the first printing, I'll have them corrected. I'm crossing my fingers... times are hard in bookshops as elsewhere. No doubt in November I'll become Belgian for a day or two, which will allow us to meet over the glass of friendship. Your mate Al."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The irreverent Parisian writer quickly showed him his friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly, to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends alongside le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet, with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last mates.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally discolored and sunned.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Jacques Dubois to his friend Charles (Dobzynski): "A mon cher Charles, lui qui sait si bien ce que je veux dire quand je dis "à moitié déraciné par la charrue de la guerre". Pour que nous soyons unis comme les 5 doigts d'un poing fermé. Ton Jacques." ["To my dear Charles, who knows so well what I mean when I say 'half uprooted by the plow of war'. So that we may be united like the 5 fingers of a closed fist. Your Jacques."]

Manuscript, partly unpublished, of an article on cabaret, nine pages plus two additional pages written in purple ink on perforated squared paper sheets. Numerous deletions and corrections as well as several additions. The sheets are numbered in the upper right margin from 1 to 9 then 12 and 13.
The first nine sheets of this text, which was never published during Boris Vian's lifetime, were transcribed in Les Vies posthumes de Boris Vian by Michel Fauré (1975). The text was erroneously dated 1948 by Fauré: the mention of Samuel Beckett's En attendant Godot, whose premiere took place in 1953, makes this dating impossible.
An interesting text evoking cabarets and the "troglodytes", a fine echo to the famous Manuel de Saint-Germain-des-Prés (1951): "Let us give back to Saint-Germain-des-Prés what rightfully belongs to it: besides a certain tonnage provided to journalists short of copy, this much-decried district - by those who precisely only knew it in its journalistic aspect - is at the origin of the profound transformation of cabaret. Yes, there was indeed a reason why intelligent people like Sartre, Prévert, Camus, Merleau-Ponty, etc., in short all those who today count in literature or the arts, followed with such attention the great movement of the cellars, despite the turbulence of the troglodytes and the incongruity of the photographer monkeys, despite the muddled activity of a generation of illiterate and boorish journalists, despite the vacant curiosity of the gawker and the bitter resentment of the chamber pot emptiers of rue Dauphine."
After briefly evoking jazz, a subject on which he is usually dithyrambic, Boris Vian devotes the greater part of his text to theater: "Jazz, on one side, carved out with great trumpet blows a place in the shade on the engine room side; that is its true environment: a smoky cellar, a back room, a dark laboratory where the faithful gather. [...] The musicians finally relaxed. But for their part the actors did not remain inactive." Visionary, Vian senses "in the air a scent of renewal" understanding the importance that cabaret theater would assume in the years to come. Two sheets (not transcribed in Fauré's work) evoke the theatrical avant-garde of the early 1950s: "And it is no accident if En attendant Godot, Samuel Beckett's astonishing play, is a clown entrance that lasts two hours, deals with nothing in particular, poses all problems, wrests laughter at the moment when one should be terrified [...] And it is no accident if the principal interpreter of Beckett's work, this pillar of avant-garde theater, is a cabaret veteran."

Signed autograph visiting card from Stéphane Mallarmé addressed to Alidor Delzant. Envelope included.
?Alidor Delzant was a lawyer, collector and bibliophile. Friend of the Goncourts, he devoted a work to them and was Edmond's secretary and testamentary legatee.
"Ami, cher ami, à lundi et merci ; je ne vous ai pas répondu tout de suite parce que je m'attendais à vous rencontrer ces temps-ci." ["Friend, dear friend, until Monday and thank you; I did not answer you right away because I expected to meet you these days."]

Signed autograph visiting card from Stéphane Mallarmé addressed to Alidor Delzant. Envelope included.
?Alidor Delzant was a lawyer, collector and bibliophile. Friend of the Goncourts, he devoted a work to them and was Edmond's secretary and testamentary legatee.
"Mon cher ami, veuillez présenter à Madame, en gardant pour vous, mes voeux simplement les meilleurs." ["My dear friend, please present to Madame, while keeping for yourself, my simply best wishes."]

Visiting card with autograph signature by Stéphane Mallarmé addressed to Alidor Delzant. With envelope.
Alidor Delzant was a lawyer, collector and bibliophile. Friend of the Goncourts, he devoted a work to them and was Edmond's secretary and testamentary legatee.
"Que je suis aux regrets, d'avoir manqué votre aimable visite ; à l'une de mes premières sorties après une indisposition ! et j'en veux au beau temps qui me tenta dehors." ["How I regret having missed your kind visit; during one of my first outings after an indisposition! and I blame the fine weather that tempted me outside."]

First edition of this leaflet published by the Association of users of the La Fontaine socio-cultural center in Bagneux.
One central fold, otherwise very fine copy

First edition of this pamphlet published by the action committee "Nous sommes en marche",
Fine copy of one of the rare early publications by the main actors of the most important social movement in post-war France.

First edition of this invitation card to the Balthus exhibition at Galerie Henriette Gomès which took place from June 2 to July 8, 1977.
Very handsome copy.

First edition of this aquatint, proof on laid paper with wide margins. Félicien Rops' characteristic manuscript signature is present below the plate in red.
Plate mark dimensions: 18.7x13.9cm. Sheet dimensions: 46x35.2cm
Tense face of a young professor bound by the tongue to the lower body of another figure with strong legs and arms. The latter is visible only from behind and seems to be breaking free from the grip of two strange tentacles emerging from the bulb from which the professor's head protrudes. These surround the main action and create an impression of movement.
Fourteen busts of highly expressive figures, all different from one another, form a circle around this central scene.
Fine proof with wide margins.

First edition of the only issue published of this political Lettrism magazine.
Handsome copy despite a small rust mark at the head of the covers.
Texts by Isidore Isou or written collectively by the editorial committee notably composed of Maurice de Lemaître and Gabriel Pomerand.

First edition of this issue entirely dedicated to Robert Desnos.
Minor stains without consequence at the head of the first cover.
Contributions by Jean Cocteau, Marcel Jouhandeau, Jean Cassou, Lise Deharme, Maurice Cury, Raphaël Sorin...