A precious book, a beautiful gift for Christmas

Georges PEREC
La clôture et autres poèmes
Hachette|Paris 1980|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the slightly sunned spine.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Pierre Getzler.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Perec to Chantal Labre.
€750
Gaston DERYS, G. LAMI
Les amantes
H. Simonis Empis|Paris 1899|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 6 numbered copies on Japan paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies after 2 on China paper.
Half blue morocco binding with corners, faded spine with five raised bands set with dots and decorated with double gilt fillets, some minor rubbing to spine, double gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of combed paper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed Ach. Pollet.
Work illustrated by G. Lami.
Moving signed autograph inscription from Gaston Derys: "A ma chère Minnie, à ma chère femme, je dédie ce livre d'amour, où chante l'écho de nos baisers." ["To my dear Minnie, to my dear wife, I dedicate...
€150
Antoine BRET
La belle alsacienne ou telle mère telle fille
Imprimerie de Cottin|Paris 1801|8.50 x 13.50 cm|2 volumes reliés en 1
First edition under this title and the most accomplished definitive version of this licentious story attributed to Antoine Bret (and previously to Claude Villaret), whose first version appeared in Amsterdam in 1745 under the title Galanteries de Thérèse.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with gilt dotwork and decorated with gilt compartments, red pasteboard boards with black stains, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
Rare work illustrated with 2 frontispiece engravings.

A delightful little libertine novel, supposedly autobiographical, of a young courtesan who recounts her apprenticeship in the profession by her mother and, naturally, her...
€700
Remy de GOURMONT
Théodat
Mercure de France|Paris 1893|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy with illustrated gilt and purple covers.
€250
Paul FORT
Ballades françaises Volume I : La ronde autour du monde
Flammarion|Paris 1922|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
Definitive edition of the thirteenth volume of Ballades françaises.
Bradel binding in half blue-grey cloth, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with a gilt fleuron, brown shagreen title-label with marginal scratches and gilt volume number, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Preface by Pierre Louÿs.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Fort to Count Henri de Nanteuil.
€60
Claude AVELINE
Confession policière (fragment de mémoires)
Maison de la culture André Malraux|Reims 1982|13.50 x 21 cm|agrafé
First edition printed in 1500 copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Claude Aveline to his friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably a friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob: "A toi Carlo, qu'un interview vient de me rendre dans toute sa forme, pour le plaisir de te donnerle bo,jour d'un vieux fantôme (toujours ton aîné) et d'un festival à un autre - ce que nous voilà devenus... - Claude Aveline l'Ile-Aux-Moines octobre 1983. 12 rue théophraste Renaudot 75015 Paris." ["To you Carlo, whom an interview has just restored to me in all his form, for the pleasure of giving you greetings...
€60
Lazare CARNOT
Rapport sur la reprise des quatre places de la frontière du Nord qui avoient été envahies par l'ennemi, présenté à la Convention Nationale, au nom du comité de salut public, par Carnot, l'un de ses membres ; le premier Vendémiaire, l'an troisième de la République une & indivisible
S. n.|s. l. • (Paris) s. d. [1794]|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition of this speech delivered by Lazare Carnot, the Organizer of Victory, to the assembly of the National Convention.
A rare and handsome copy presented in its original stitched wrappers.
€150
Xavier MARMIER
Les fiancés du Spitzberg
Hachette & Cie|Paris 1859|12 x 19.50 cm|relié
New edition, published one year after the first.
Half blue shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with gilt garlands decorated with gilt compartments, gilt initials at foot, marbled paper boards slightly and marginally discolored, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, light rubbing to corners, contemporary binding.
Some foxing.
€50
Baron de MARGUERIT
De l'assassinat de monseigneur le duc d'Enghien et de la justification de M. de Caulaincourt
Chez Les Marchands de nouveautés|Paris • & Orléans 1814|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
Second edition, largely original as it was corrected and considerably expanded.
A stain on the temporary cover with offsetting onto the title page.
Rare and handsome copy presented in temporary cover in its original wrappers.
€100
Fernand TRIGNOL, Albert DUBOUT
Pantruche ou les mémoires d'un truand
Editions Fournier|Paris 1946|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Illustrated cover and frontispiece decorated with a drawing by Albert Dubout.
Foreword by Jean Gabin.
Spine slightly sunned, a small lack of paper on second cover, a light dampstain at lower right corner of first cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Fernand Trignol to his friend Carlo Rim.
Carlo Rim inscribed his name below the inscription and pasted a clipping from a press article in which Fernand Trignol appears as Grand Chamberlain of the court of Warsaw in the film Tarass-Boulba alongside Charles David and Carlo Rim, dialogue writer, with Jacques Natanson, of this film by Alexis...
€150
ANONYME
Carte à jouer érotique à secret - Dix de trèfle
s. l. • [France] s. d. [circa 1860]|5.50 x 8.60 cm|une carte à jouer
Erotic playing card with a secret, unknown manufacturer, produced in France around 1860. Lithograph colored with stencil, blank verso.
The card, when held to the light, reveals an erotic scene: a man with an erect member holds on his shoulder a woman in her natural state.
A curiosity!
€120
(Blanche PIERSON)
Portrait photographique de Blanche Pierson
Numa Fils|Paris s. d. [ca 1870]|5.80 x 10.50 cm|une photographie au format carte de visite
Original albumen photograph, carte-de-visite format, mounted on cardboard from the Numa Fils studio, 49 rue Vivienne in Paris.
Manuscript inscription in ink on verso and pencil notation in lower margin of mount.
€120
Roland PETIT, Christian DIOR
Programme des Ballets de Paris Roland Petit pour 1953
Théâtre de l'Empire|Paris 1953|15.50 x 23.50 cm|agrafé
First edition illustrated with photographs.
Handsome copy.
Text by Christian Dior.
Program cover illustrated with a lithograph by Antoni Clavé.
We include three tickets for the balcony of the Théâtre de l'Empire dated October 11, 1953, with manuscript notation "11 octobre" in blue ink by the program's owner at the foot of the title page.
€150
Pierre BOULLE
La Planète des singes
Cercle nouveau du livre|Paris 1963|14 x 20 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition printed at "Cercle nouveau du livre" before the deluxe edition by Julliard a few months later, one of the numbered copies, the only printing.
Very handsome copy.
Publisher's binding in full green cloth, smooth spine, title and author's name stamped in gold on the front cover.

€800
Jacques PRÉVERT
Lettres des îles Baladar
Gallimard|Paris 1952|26 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies of this children's book presented as a tourist postcard from the Baladar Islands to send to friends.
Publisher's binding in full boards, illustrated covers.
Work illustrated with drawings by André François.
Inevitable traces of rubbing to the spine due to the fact that Jacques Prévert sent by postal mail the autograph inscriptions made on this work: the addresses and names written by Jacques Prévert at the bottom of the first cover and in the middle of the second cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Prévert to Catherine Drimet: "A Catherine avec plaisir Jacques Prévert Paris Février...
€2,000
Jean de LA FONTAINE
Oeuvres diverses
Chez la veuve Pissot|à Paris 1729|10.50 x 17 cm|3 volumes reliés
Edition with some parts in first edition. The three volumes contain, compared to the 3-volume quarto edition of 1726, 19 pieces in first edition, including 5 fragments from Songe de Vaux and 4 letters to Madame de La Fontaine (account of a journey from Paris to Limousin). A portrait frontispiece by Hyacinthe Rigaud engraved by Scotin. This edition was distributed among the booksellers Didot, Nyon, Pissot and Huart, which is why one also finds title pages bearing Didot's address or Nyon's (they have substantially the same collation). The Hague edition of 1729 in 4 volumes bears no relation to this edition.
Armorial copy of Nicolas de Tilly, Marquis de Blaru, Or with a...
€1,500
Stefan ZWEIG
Un caprice de Bonaparte
Grasset|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, one of 38 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the deluxe copies after 21 on vélin d'Arches.
Very handsome copy.
€800
Marguerite DURAS
L'amant de la Chine du NordThe North China Lover
Gallimard|Paris 1991|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
L'amant de la Chine du nord [The North China Lover], Gallimard, Paris 1991, 15x21,5cm, original wrappers.
First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on vélin pur chiffon de Rives, the only deluxe issue (grands papiers).
A copy in perfectly mint condition of this novel hailed by the French critics as a return to “the Duras of the great books and the great days,” giving a mature and complex outlook on the dramatic experiences of Duras's adolescence.
€1,800
Bernard THOMAS
Ni Dieu ni Maître, les Anarchistes
Tchou|Paris 1969|18 x 10.50 cm|broché
First edition of this selection of quotations compiled and presented by Bernard Thomas.
Two tears to spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Bernard Thomas to a friend named Jean-Pierre.
€50
Richard MATHESON
L'Homme qui rétrécit
Denoël|Paris 1957|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, for which no deluxe copies were printed.
A label trace with slight paper lack to the head of the front cover.
Handsome copy of this work adapted for cinema by the author.

€50
SAINT-JOHN PERSE
Silence pour Claudel
Editions Dynamo|Liège 1963|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing after 1 pure rag lutétia cream and 10 Holland.
Handsome copy.
€80
Georges CLEMENCEAU, Octave MIRBEAU
Livre d'hommages des lettres françaises à Emile Zola
Georges Balat • Société libre d'édition des gens de lettres|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris 1898|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition published in the wake of the resounding and historic front page "J'accuse" printed in the newspaper "L'Aurore", one of 200 numbered copies on laid paper, each justified by the publisher.
Bound in red half-shagreen, spine with four raised bands gilt-ruled with dotted fillets and decorated with gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Some rubbing along the joints, pleasingly fresh interior.
Illustrated with a photographic portrait of Emile Zola as frontispiece.
Includes numerous contributions, among them Paul Alexis, Jean Psichari, Elisée Reclus, Joseph Reinach, Paul Adam, Maurice Bouchor...
€700
André COMTE-SPONVILLE
L'Amour la Solitude
Paroles d'aube|Vénissieux 1994|10.50 x 21 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from André Comte-Sponville to Iranian philosopher Ramin Jahanbegloo.
€150
Pierre de Bourdeille BRANTÔME
Les vies des dames galantes
Chez Carrington|Paris 1901|15.50 x 23.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
Edition illustrated with 50 hand-colored plates by Ad. Lambrecht. Limited edition of 750 numbered copies, this being number 82. Printed on Vergé d'Arches paper, after the 1666 original. The plates are hand-colored with pochoir by Gréningaire and protected by captioned tissue guards. Title page in red and black, chapter titles in red throughout the text.
Contemporary binding signed by Thierry, successor to Petit-Simier, in dark green half morocco with corners, smooth spine decorated with wide gilt and mosaic ornament, top edge gilt, covers and spine preserved. Separation fillets on boards. Uncut copy, perfectly fresh.
Very handsome copy in an elegant binding. Preface and notes by...
€950
William BURROUGHS
Le festin nu
Gallimard|Paris 1964|14 x 21 cm|broché
First edition in French, one of the numbered copies on Téka paper, the only printing.
Our copy is complete with the Gallimard publisher's slip recommending not to expose this work to public view: ..."For this reason, we think it preferable to ask Booksellers NOT TO DISPLAY THIS VOLUME IN PUBLIC VIEW and to take special care that it IS NOT GIVEN OR SOLD TO MINORS"...
Handsome copy.
€400
François PORCHÉ
Chez nos Frères du Canada
Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1925|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 196 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing with 4 copies on Japan paper.
A few small stains on the covers.
Autograph inscription signed by François Porché to J.H. Rosny.
€50
Élie WIESEL
... et la Mer n'est pas remplie... Mémoires 2
Seuil|Paris 1996|15 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Elie Wiesel to Maurice de Gandillac.
€170
((Jacques PRÉVERT)) André HEINRICH
Album Prévert
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1992|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui souple et cartonné
First edition.
Publisher's full brown grained sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Rich iconography.
Fine copy complete with its cellophane wrapper and slipcase.
€80
Jean-Paul SARTRE
Situations, VIII Autour de 68
Gallimard|Paris 1964|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies after 36 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.
€120
Léon Jean-Baptiste SABATIER, Albert ADAM
Docks de la Villette - Paris et ses ruines, Lithographie originale
Charpentier|Nantes • Paris 1874|48.80 x 33.50 cm|une feuille
Original color lithograph engraved by Albert Adam after a drawing by Léon Jean-Baptiste Sabatier, used as an illustration for Paris et ses ruines by Victor Fournel, a work documenting the ravages of the Paris Commune.
Some marginal soiling, otherwise a handsome copy.
€100
Léon Jean-Baptiste SABATIER, Jules GAILDRAU
Palais des Tuileries - Paris et ses ruines, Lithographie originale
Charpentier|Nantes • Paris 1874|48.80 x 33.50 cm|une feuille
Original lithograph in colors engraved by Jules Gaildrau after a drawing by Léon Jean-Baptiste Sabatier and used as an illustration for Paris et ses ruines by Victor Fournel, a work documenting the devastation of the Paris Commune.
Some marginal foxing spots, otherwise a handsome copy.
€120
Léon Jean-Baptiste SABATIER, Albert ADAM
Exposition universelle de 1867 - Paris et ses ruines, Lithographie originale
Charpentier|Nantes • Paris 1874|48.80 x 33.50 cm|une feuille
Original color lithograph by Albert Adam, Léon Jean-Baptiste Sabatier and Félix Benoist, used as an illustration for Paris et ses ruines by Victor Fournel, a work documenting the devastation of the Paris Commune.
Some marginal worming, otherwise a handsome copy.
€150
André GIDE, Marc ALLÉGRET
Voyage au Congo suivi de Retour du Tchad
Nrf|Paris 1929|25.50 x 33.50 cm|relié
Voyage au Congo suivi de Retour du Tchad

Nrf | Paris 1929 | 25,5 x 33,5 cm | full calf & custom chemise and slipcase

First collective edition of two journeys in Africa by André Gide published successively in 1927 and 1928. First edition, grand papier (deluxe copy) with 64 photographs by Marc Allégret printed in sepia and four maps. One of 28 numbered copies on japon impérial, the tirage de tête.
Our copy includes the 1928 colophon of first issue copies on japon impérial. Copies printed on Arches bear the date 1929 (Bibliographie des écrits d'André Gide, Arnold Naville).
€20,000
Edmond ROSTAND
Cyrano de Bergerac
Charpentier & Fasquelle|Paris 1898|13.50 x 19.50 cm|relié sous étui
First edition, one of the rare leading copies on Japan paper limited to 50 numbered copies and a few name-specific copies, the tirage de tête.

Binding in full green morocco, spine in five compartments set with gilt stippling and adorned with double gilt panels decorated with gilt fleurons intheir centres, recolouring and discreet restoration to a joint, gilt roll tooling on the spine ends, frame of double gilt fillets on the boards brightened in the corners with a set of interlacings and gilt fleurons, iridescent green silk endpapers, frame of five gilt fillets and gilt floral motifs in the corners of the pastedown endpapers, covers preserved...
€25,000
Jean GENET
Journal du Voleur[The Thief’s Journal]
Aux dépens d'un ami|s. l. • (Genève) [Geneva] s. d. [circa 1949]|19.50 x 29 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition reserved for subscribers only, one of 400 numbered copies on handmade Lana laid paper, the only issue along with 10 copies on Arches laid paper.
Autograph signature of the author on the justification page.
Handsome copy.
€1,200
Gustave DORÉ
Charles Perrault, Contes, La Barbe bleue, "Les voisines & les amies tant elles avaient d'impatience de voir toutes les richesses de sa maison" - Gravure originale sur bois debout, tirée sur chine et contrecollée sur vergé de Hollande
Hetzel|Paris 1862|29.90 x 42.10 cm|une feuille
Original wood engraving signed on the plate by the artist and engraver. Composition created by Gustave Doré and engraved on China paper and mounted on laid Holland paper at the request of publisher Hetzel to illustrate his folio edition of Perrault's Contes in 1862.
Small fold to lower right corner not affecting the engraving and occasional light worming to margin.
These illustrations of the Contes are considered the most successful of this text: Gustave Doré presents an unprecedented dramatic vision. With him, everything contributes to the dramatization of the tale, from the theatrical staging of the scene to the smallest details that generate terrifying realism...
€100
Héliodore PISAN, Gustave DORÉ
Charles Perrault, Contes, La Barbe bleue, "Ils lui passèrent leur épée au travers du corps" - Gravure originale sur bois debout, tirée sur chine et contrecollée sur vergé de Hollande
Hetzel|Paris 1862|29.90 x 42.10 cm|une feuille
Original wood engraving signed in the plate by the artist and the engraver. Composition created by Gustave Doré and engraved by Héliodore Pisan on China paper and mounted on Dutch laid paper at the request of publisher Hetzel to illustrate his folio edition of Perrault's Contes in 1862.
Worming in margins not touching the engraving.
These illustrations of the Contes are considered the most successful of this text: Gustave Doré offers an unprecedented dramatic vision. With him, everything contributes to the dramatization of the tale, from the theatrical staging of the scene to the smallest details that generate terrifying realism through the technique known as...
€80
Héliodore PISAN, Gustave DORÉ
Charles Perrault, Contes, La Barbe bleue, "Dieu soit loué ! s'écria-t-elle, ce sont mes frères" - Gravure originale sur bois debout, tirée sur chine et contrecollée sur vergé de Hollande
Hetzel|Paris 1862|29.90 x 42.10 cm|une feuille
Original wood engraving signed in the plate by the artist and the engraver. Composition created by Gustave Doré and engraved by Héliodore Pisan on China paper and mounted on Dutch laid paper at the request of publisher Hetzel to illustrate his folio edition of Perrault's Contes in 1862.
Two scratches in the margin, a small tear in the upper margin without loss and very rare worming not touching the engraving.
These illustrations of the Contes are considered the most successful of this text: Gustave Doré offers an unprecedented dramatic vision. With him, everything contributes to the dramatization of the tale, from the theatrical staging of the scene to the...
€100
Paul ÉLUARD
Lettres de Jeunesse avec des Poèmes inédits
Seghers|Paris 1962|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 32 numbered copies on Hélio neige Libert paper, ours being one of the 12 hors commerce copies, deluxe issue.
Very handsome copy.

€500
Henri ALLEG
Prisonniers de Guerre
Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1961|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on alfa mousse paper, the only deluxe copies.
Covers slightly and marginally soiled, otherwise handsome copy.
Rare copy.
Henri Alleg describes here his three years spent in preventive detention at Barberousse, the civil prison of Algiers, among his fellow fighters.
€500
Guillaume-Thomas RAYNAL
Histoire philosophique et politique des établissemens et du commerce des Européens dans les deux Indes
Chez Jean-Léonard Pellet|A Genève [Geneva] 1780|12.30 x 20.20 cm|10 volumes reliés
Third and final edition with some parts in first edition, the best and most complete as regards the text, bringing the number of volumes to 10 against the 7 published until then. The work appeared in a luxurious version, quarto (certain octavo printings have thicker and higher quality paper and do not have the same collation, as is the case with ours) and in a more modest version. Ten superb frontispieces by Moreau Le jeune illustrating colonialism including the portrait of Raynal in volume 1 by Cochin re-engraved by Lardy.
Contemporary full marbled and speckled blonde calf binding. Smooth spine decorated with 4 compartmented fleurons (daisy flower). Red morocco title label, green...
€800
Bernard GIRAUDEAU
Cher Amour
Editions Métailié|Paris 2009|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Minor stains of no consequence on the edges, handsome copy complete with its wraparound band.
Signed autograph inscription by Bernard Giraudeau to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier, with a drawing representing a bouquet of marsh plants.

€60
Alphonse BOUDARD
Chère Visiteuse
Editions du Rocher|Paris 1999|16 x 25 cm|broché
First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on deluxe paper, ours unnumbered, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

€250
Serge GAINSBOURG
Au Pays des Malices[In the Land of Mischief]
Le temps singulier|Nantes 1980|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on royal Lana wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Texts preceded by an interview of Serge Gainsbourg with Alain Coelho.
Illustrated with 10 plates hors texte.
A small light stain on the spine.
A rare and appealing copy.
€1,800
ANONYME, Louise Ayres GARNETT
Partition piano et chant "America to France - Hymne de la Victoire"
Editions Francis Salabert|Paris 1919|27.10 x 35.50 cm|une feuille rempliée sous couverture
First edition of this vocal and piano score illustrated on the front cover with a portrait of Marshal Ferdinand Foch.
Handsome copy despite a small stain on the score which does not impair readability.
€100
ANONYME, Gus KAHN
Partition piano et chant "On the road to home sweet home"
Editions Francis Salabert|Paris 1917|27.50 x 35.50 cm|une feuille rempliée
First edition of this voice and piano score illustrated on the first cover by an unknown artist.
Handsome copy.
€100
H. ROUSSEAU, François DELCOURT
Partition piano et chant "Chant des gueules noires"
Editions Martin Cayla|Paris s. d. [ca 1949]|27.40 x 35.40 cm|une feuille rempliée sous couverture
First edition of this voice and piano score illustrated on the first cover with an illustration by H. Rousseau.
Adaptation of a poem by François Delcourt, miner in Béthune.
Handsome copy.
€90
Louis ARAGON
Aurélien
Gallimard|Paris 1944|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, one of 88 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copies after 13 on Holland paper.
Rare and very handsome copy.

€7,500
Charles TILLON
On chantait rouge
Robert Laffont|Paris 1977|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Signed autograph inscription from Charles Tillon, leader of the Francs-Tireurs et Partisans during the Resistance and later minister, to Jean-Luc Robin.
€150
Henri LABORIT
La Vie antérieure
Grasset|Paris 1989|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Fine copy.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Henri Laborit to Madame Lachatrape.
€450
[Serge LIFAR]
Programme du Théâtre National de l'Opéra du Mercredi 2 Février 1949 dédicacé par Serge Lifar
Théâtre national de l'Opéra|Paris 1949|21 x 27 cm|agrafé
First edition.
Work illustrated with photographs.
Autograph inscription signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A Maryelle Krempff 'l'étoile de la danse' en souvenir de ce jour mémorable. Amicalement Serge Lifar." ["To Maryelle Krempff 'the star of dance' in memory of this memorable day. Cordially Serge Lifar."]

€250
Serge LIFAR
Terpsichore dans le Cortège des Muses
Pierre Lagrange|Paris 1943|18 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with photographs, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated 1944 and signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff, who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the Conservatoire National de région de Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A mademoiselle Maryelle Krempff qui aime la Danse et la sert la grace (sic). Serge Lifar." ["To Miss Maryelle Krempff who loves Dance and serves it with grace. Serge Lifar."]

€250
François Pierre Guillaume GUIZOT
L'histoire de France, racontée à mes petits enfants
Librairie Hachette et Cie|Paris 1877 - 1879|19 x 27.50 cm|5 volumes reliés
Illustrated edition with 75 wood-engraved plates for volume 1, 66 for volume 2, 74 for volume 3, 94 for volume 4, and 85 for volume 5, all designed by Alphonse de Neuville, Philipoteaux... The fifth volume was written by Madame de Witt, the author's daughter, based on notes left by him. Several colored maps.
Publisher's binding signed at foot Charles Magnier, red and gold. Half red shagreen with cloth boards. Spine with false raised bands decorated with four emblems of French royalty: the salamander, the sun, the dolphins and a crescent moon. Boards decorated with a large red and gold plate bearing in medallions the ciphers of several kings, on a background of red foliage. White...
€600
Maurice BÉJART
" Ici la saison d'été a été un gros succès. "Signed autograph postcard addressed to André-Philippe Hersin
Londres [London] 14 avril 1974|13 x 18.10 cm|une carte postale
Autograph postcard signed by Maurice Béjart addressed to André-Philippe Hersin, written in blue ballpoint pen on the verso of a photographic reproduction of Vermeer's painting titled A Lady Standing at a Virginal.
"Before leaving London I think of you. Impossible to reach Paris by telephone at normal hours. I leave tomorrow for Venice. Here the summer season has been a great success. Kiss - Maurice"
Journalist, dance critic and editor-in-chief of Les Saisons de la danse, Hersin was a great defender of Béjart's choreographic style and devoted laudatory articles to him in his review as well as monographic fascicles on his work.

€200
“What delight for you, O reader, if La fête arabe pleases you!”
“What delight for you, O reader, if La fête arabe pleases you!”
Jérôme & Jean THARAUD, André SURÉDA
La fête arabe
Editions Lapina|Paris 1926|20.50 x 28 cm|relié
First edition, illustrated with 32 color illustrations by Sureda and engraved by Aubert (full-page, headpieces and fine lettering), many of which are enhanced in gold or silver ink.

Limited edition of 400 copies. This one, marked H. C. V, is one of the rare first paper copies on the finest Japon (only 15 copies), containing every engraving in double state on Vieux Japon and Japon Impérial of all the woodcuts, covers and spine.

Signed and inscribed on the title page from the authors: "What a pleasure it is for you, O reader, if you enjoy La Fête arabe !" Jérôme and Jean Tharaud. December 1928."
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€4,000
Honoré de BALZAC, Alfred de MUSSET
Scènes de la vie privée des animaux[Scenes from the Private Lives of Animals]
J. Hetzel • et Paulin|Paris 1842|18.50 x 27 cm|2 volumes reliés
First edition illustrated with 200 plates and 120 vignettes by Grandville, engraved by Brévière. One plate missing from volume 2 ("Tous l'aimaient éperdument..." in the chapter entitled "Les peines de coeur d'une chatte française". In volume 1, the plates from pages 241 and 378 are incorrectly bound at pages 140 and 275. The frontispiece of the first volume is different in the first volume from most other copies, however the usual frontispiece has been placed further along.
Contemporary half red calf bindings, smooth spines decorated with large uniformly faded gilt tools, marbled paper boards with some minor rubbing as well as on the bindings overall, pebbled paper endpapers and...
€1,000
Jules VERNE
Un hivernage dans les glaces
J. Hetzel|Paris 1878 (S.d)|13.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
The rare first edition. 16 out-of-text engravings by Adrien Marie. Un hivernage dans les glaces is one of the first titles in Hetzel's famous white collection; the collection was launched with 9 titles including Un hivernage dans les glaces.
A primitive first version had previously appeared in the Musée des familles in 1855 spread over several issues of the magazine. This official version was rewritten by Verne, revised and modified, and is the same as found in the collective editions. The primitive version was naturally forgotten, until the Bulletin de la société Jules Verne republished the version in 2003, in a limited edition of 50 copies.
Publisher's binding type 1, "with oval...
€1,600
Renée VIVIEN
"Tu veux entrer dans mon cœur ? — Mon cœur n'est qu'un miroir où tu te mires..."Signed Autograph Love Letter to Natalie Clifford Barney
s. l. • [Londres] [London] Le 20 mars [1900]|9.90 x 15.20 cm|4 pages sur un double feuillet
Very long autograph manuscript letter from Renée Vivien signed "Pauline" written in black ink on a double sheet of headed paper from 24 Hyde Park Street. Transverse folds inherent to posting.
Fine love letter sent from London while Renée was with her family: "Quelle lente et lourde journée, mon tout petit ! — j'en ai tout le poids sur le cœur — Dieu, que j'ai mal, que je m'ennuie ! — Ce matin, j'avais un faible rayon d'espoir, je croyais peut-être te rejoindre bientôt, ou même tout de suite, hélas ! hélas ! hélas ! — Il est arrivé ce que je craignais, — j'ai dû rester — On se serait étonné, on aurait trouvé ça louche, si j'étais partie tout de même."...
€3,000
Serge LIFAR
Giselle. Apothéose du Ballet romantique
Albin Michel|Paris 1942|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, statement of one thousand copies.
Small tears at head and foot of spine.
Work illustrated with 24 photographic plates hors-texte as well as drawings and tailpieces by Serge Ivanoff.
Autograph inscription signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer of the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "Pour la charmante mademoiselle Maryelle Krempff en souvenir amical de Serge Lifar" ["For the charming Miss Maryelle Krempff in friendly remembrance from Serge Lifar"].
€250
Léandre VAILLAT
La Taglioni ou la Vie d'une Danseuse
Albin Michel|Paris 1942|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Minor tears of no consequence at head and foot of the slightly ridged spine, one tear to the upper right corner of the back board.
Work illustrated with 8 photographic plates.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Léandre Vaillat to Maryelle Krempff who completed her brilliant dancing career as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the Conservatoire National de région de Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A mademoiselle Maryelle Krempff qui a le grand privilège de savoir danser, cette vie d'une étoile de la danse et du ballet romantique, en sympathique souvenir de sa précieuse présence aux...
€120
Guillaume APOLLINAIRE, Pablo PICASSO
Calligrammes
Mercure de France|Paris 1918|14.50 x 23 cm|relié
First edition, a first impression copy numbered in the press.

Binding in half brown morocco, spine in five compartments, gilt date at the foot, geometric pattern paper boards and endpapers in the same paper, top edge gilt, wrappers and spine preserved in perfect condition, binding signed by T. Boichot.

Apollinaire's second major poetic work with bold graphic innovations and a portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire by Pablo Picasso as frontispiece.
“Some of the best war poems, all languages combined, are brought together in this collection, alongside experimental works such as Les Fenêtres (close to Cubism) and La Jolie Rousse, which were far ahead of their...
€7,500
Marcel MOULOUDJI
Un Garçon sans Importance
Gallimard|Paris 1971|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription by Marcel Mouloudji to Jean Claval enhanced with a small drawn sun.
€50
Andreï SCHAIKEVITCH
Olga Spessivtzeva Magicienne envoûtée
Librairie Les lettres|Paris 1954|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Andreï Schaikevitch to Maryelle Krempff who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the Conservatoire National de région de Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A mademoiselle Maryelle Krempff avec toute mon admiration pour son talent." ["To Miss Maryelle Krempff with all my admiration for her talent."]

€150
Pierre LOUŸS
Les chansons de Bilitis
Devambez|Paris 1925|23 x 32.50 cm|relié
First issue illustrated edition with twelve original etchings by Edouard Chimot. Edition of 576 copies. This copy, one of 100 on Van Gelder Holland laid paper containing the color and black and white states of each figure. Chimot's illustration celebrates the sapphic loves of Bilitis.
Unique copy, expanded with an original signed drawing by Edouard Chimot and a quadruple suite on Japan paper of 8 different etchings from the edition's illustration: 1. Linear state, unreduced plate; 2. Linear state, unreduced plate with remarques; 3. In black, reduced plate; 4. Final state in colors. This quadruple suite is perhaps the one announced in the justification for the 40 hors-commerce copies...
€6,500
Henry CHAPRONT, ACHILLE TATIUS
Les Amours de Leucippe et de Clitophon
A l'enseigne du Pot Cassé|Paris 1930|13.50 x 20.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
New edition of the French translation, one of 200 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, deluxe copies.
Minor sunning to head and foot of spines, handsome full-margined copies.
Works illustrated with wood engravings by Henry Chapront.

€80
Gustave TOUDOUZE, Maurice LELOIR
Le roy soleil
Boivin et Cie|Paris 1931|30 x 37 cm|relié
New edition, illustrated with 40 magnificent watercolors by Maurice Leloir, 34 full-page and 2 double-page, printed in chromotypography. Title page in blue and gold with the arms of Louis XIV and his cipher. All leaves are mounted.
Publisher's binding in full royal blue cloth. Smooth spine with gilt title. Large polychrome and gilt plate on the upper cover depicting Louis XIV on horseback. The title in a red leather cartouche. Rubbing under the cartouche. Headcaps slightly depressed. Foxing on the endpapers but otherwise fresh paper, free from foxing.
Very handsome copy.

€700
Robert SHECKLEY
Pèlerinage à la Terre
Denoël|Paris 1960|12 x 18 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

€60
Charles BEAUMONT
Là-Bas et ailleurs
Denoël|Paris 1959|12 x 18 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

€60
Théodore CAHU, Maurice LELOIR
Richelieu
Boivin et Cie|Paris 1910|30 x 37 cm|relié
New edition, illustrated with 40 color illustrations after watercolors by Maurice Leloir, including 29 in-text and 11 full-page, printed in chromotypography. Leaves entirely mounted on guards.
Publisher's green and gold boards. Smooth spine with gilt title running lengthwise. Large special polychrome and gilt plate on the upper cover depicting Richelieu in armor under his cardinal's habit. Plate signed J. Fau. Binding signed Poensin. Headcap and joints rubbed, edges and corners as well. Corners turned. Paper very fresh, free of foxing. 2 micro tears along the lower joint, caused by rubbing, the fabric is composed of threads. A dark comma mark on the lower cover. Binding slightly loose...
€450
Ernst Theodor Amadeus HOFFMANN
Contes fantastiques
Lavigne|Paris 1843|14.50 x 24 cm|relié
First edition of the new French translation by Christian, illustrated with first printing of 10 plates by Gavarni on wood and multiple vignettes, initials, tailpieces by the same. Preface on Hoffmann by Christian.
Half lemon yellow morocco binding with corners, late 19th century, signed Champs at the top of the first endpaper. Raised bands spine richly decorated. Red morocco title label. Decorative fillets on boards. Peacock eye paper on boards. Top edge gilt. Small dark spots on upper board. Small dent at foot over 2 mm. Fresh tinted paper free from foxing, rare condition for this edition usually covered with foxing and browning.
Very handsome copy.
17 tales (Salvator Rosa...
€600
Fritz LEIBER
Le Vagabond
Robert Laffont|Paris 1969|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
First French edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

€80
Jean CARTON, Paul VALÉRY
La Jeune Parque[The Young Fate]
Le livre contemporain • Les bibliophiles franco-suisses|Paris 1960|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
Illustrated edition with original etchings by Jean Carton and printed in 200 copies on laid paper, ours one of the 170 named copies/
€1,200
Robert SHECKLEY
La Dimension des Miracles
Robert Laffont|Paris 1973|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy.

€100
Hal CLEMENT
Question de Poids
Robert Laffont|Paris 1971|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy.

€60
Serge LIFAR
La Danse. Les grands Courants de la Danse académique
Denoël|Paris 1938|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Two small stains to corners of the back cover.
Work illustrated with 36 photographs in and out of text.
Autograph inscription dated 1944 and signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A la charmante Maryelle Krempff de l'Opéra. En témoignage de mon amitié." ["To the charming Maryelle Krempff of the Opera. In witness of my friendship."]

€250
Jacques CASANOVA DE SEINGALT
Mémoires de Jacques Casanova
J. Rozez|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1863|12 x 18.70 cm|6 volumes reliés
New illustrated edition of the rare anonymous erotic suite of 48 engravings found in some copies. 8 engravings per volume.
Contemporary half glazed navy calf binding. Spine with raised bands elegantly decorated. Author, title, volume number and date in gilt. Top edge gilt. Some traces of rubbing on the raised bands. Borders slightly rubbed. Some corners rubbed. Lower right corner of volume 1 having received an impact. Fine laid paper perfectly fresh (some foxing on the first engraving of volume V). Uncut copy.
This edition was made from the Paulin edition of 1842. Carteret (Le trésor du bibliophile): "There exists a suite of 48 line engravings, unsigned, which are added to this...
€1,000
Mezz MEZZROW
Really the blues
Gallimard|Paris 1946|14 x 22 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
Second edition.
Publisher's full blue cloth binding, smooth spine, lacking dust jacket.
Handsome copy
Autograph inscription signed by Mezz Meezrow to Jean Claval: "... ardent jazz fan..."
€100
ANONYME
[Shunga] « Le plaisir des saveurs sans limite » Album de cinq peintures érotiques chinoises.
1900|16.50 x 24.40 cm|autre
Album comprising 5 erotic gouaches (glue paintings) on silk. On the first page, the title and signature of the painter as well as a red stamp. While the title can be translated as: A Source of Endless Interest, or, The Pleasure of Limitless Flavors, the painter's name could not be translated. Each painting is signed with a stamp, an extremely rare condition, as these erotic productions were always anonymous for fear of censorship or possible reprisals. The rarest element being the manuscript title as well as the painter's name on the title page. This painter could therefore display his name in this pictorial genre while it was forbidden to produce such works.
Book mounted...
€2,600
Andreï SCHAIKEVITCH
Mythologie du Ballet de Vigano à Lifar
Corrêa|Paris 1939|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine slightly sunned.
Iconography.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Andreï Schaïkevitch to Gustave Bret.

€80
André LEVINSON
La Danse d'Aujourd'hui
Editions Duchartre et Van Buggenhoudt|Paris 1929|23 x 29 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with 400 photographs including 16 hors-texte plates.
Spine and boards marginally browned as usual, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by André Levinson to Frédéric Lefèvre: "... esthéticien fervent..."

€300
Serge LIFAR
Du Temps que j'avais Faim
Stock|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated 1943 and signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff, then a promising dancer as principal subject of the Opera who would complete her career as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989.

€250
Serge LIFAR
Ma Vie
Julliard|Paris 1965|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Autograph inscription dated 1965 and signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "Pour Maryelle Krempff, ma vie pour la danse. Très cordialement." ["For Maryelle Krempff, my life for dance. Very cordially."]

€250
Thomas NARCEJAC, Terry G. STEWART
Faut que ça saigne !...
Editions du Scorpion|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.
€150
Karel CAPEK
7 Contes pas commes les Autres
Editions la farandole|Paris 1974|12.50 x 19.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.
Work illustrated with drawings by Karel Capek.

€50
Ray BRADBURY
Le Vin de l'Eté
Denoël|Paris 1959|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.
€60
[Henri VIARD] Henry WARD
Les Soleils verts
Jeheber|Paris 1956|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy complete with its dust jacket, which shows minor worming of no significance.
€60
Léon GROC
Une Invasion de Sélénites
Jules Tallandier|Paris s. d. [1941]|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Attractive illustrated cover by Maurice Toussaint.
€60
Lewis PADGETT
L'Homme venu du Futur
Editions des deux-rives|Paris 1957|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Fine copy retaining publisher's wraparound band: "Anticipation? No! But inversion of time".

€70
(Sigmund FREUD) Edmund ENGELMAN
Portrait photographique de Sigmund Freud dédicacé par Edmund EngelmanPhotographic portrait of Sigmund Freud, signed by the photographer Engelman
s. d. [1938]|31.80 x 39.50 cm|une photographie contrecollée sur carton
Original photographic portrait of Sigmund Freud, in silver print made later by Engelman from the original negative.

After the Night of Broken Glass, the young Jewish photographer Edmund Engelman (1907-2000) fled to the United States leaving behind his precious but compromising negatives of his clandestine photography. He did not recover them until after the Second World War, in 1952, from the psychoanalyst's daughter Anna Freud.
Handwritten inscription signed by photographer Edmund Engelman in the lower margin of the photograph: “à Nadine Nimier Cordialement Edmund Engelman” (“To Nadine Nimier Sincerely Edmund Engelman”).
Nadine Nimier was...
€5,000
Edmund ENGELMAN
La Maison de Freud, Berggasse 19 Vienne
Seuil|Paris 1979|22 x 27 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with numerous photographic reproductions by Edmund Engelman. Long and interesting preface in which the photographer relates his photographic experience and his encounter with the founder of psychoanalysis.
Autograph inscription signed by the author "Pour Nadine Nimier Très cordialement Edmund Engelman." ["For Nadine Nimier Very cordially Edmund Engelman."] Nadine Nimier receives Engelman on her show "Les Après-midi de France Culture" on January 23, 1980 while he is visiting Paris for the exhibition of his photographs at the Erval gallery.
Includes:
- The exhibition invitation card annotated by Nadine Nimier
- A signed autograph...
€300