Budget-Friendly Gifts

François FERTIAULT
Histoire anecdotique et pittoresque de la danse chez les peuples anciens et modernes
Auguste Aubry|Paris 1854|9 x 15.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands outlined with black fillets and decorated with gilt fleurons, small black stain to head of spine, marbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed Tripon at foot of spine.
Handsome copy with some minor foxing.
€120
CABU, CHARB
Charlie Hebdo - Les Unes 1969-1981
Les Echappés|Paris 2014|27.50 x 34 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition abundantly illustrated.
Publisher's full blue and pink cardboard binding, smooth spine, covers illustrated with drawings by Reiser and Cabu.
We include the historic issue number 1178 of Charlie Hebdo from January 14, 2015 with the famous front page "Tout est pardonné" ["All is forgiven"] showing Mohammed holding a sign reading "Je suis Charlie" ["I am Charlie"].
€150
Jean COCTEAU
Journal d'un inconnu
Grasset|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper.
Handsome copy.
€50
Philippe DJIAN
"Oh..."
Gallimard|Paris 2012|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
Edition from the same year as the first.
A tiny stain to the upper right corner of the first cover.
Handsome copy complete with its wraparound band "Prix interallié 2012".
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Philippe Djian to a man named Franklin.
€60
Bernadette MORAND
Les écrits des prisonniers politiques
P.U.F.|Paris 1976|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Bernadette Morand to a couple of friends.
€60
Enter here, Jean Moulin!
Enter here, Jean Moulin!
André MALRAUX (LE CORBUSIER)
Oraisons funèbres[Funeral Orations]
Gallimard|Paris 1971|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 310 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe issue after the 80 copies on Holland paper.A fine copy despite the spine and lower cover being lightly and marginally sunned.
€120
Marguerite DURAS
L'homme assis dans le couloir
Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1980|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 97 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite boards imperceptibly sunned at margins.
€180
Michel HOUELLEBECQ
Les particules élémentaires
Flammarion|Paris 1998|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
Second edition, published three months after the first edition.
Handsome copy.
In this edition, the text is indeed modified on page 121: the "Espace du possible" campsite, near Royan, becoming the fictional "Lieu du changement" campsite, near Cholet, to avoid being sued by the owners of the establishment.
€80
Michel HOUELLEBECQ
En présence de Schopenhauer[In the Presence of Schopenhauer]
L'Herne|Paris 2017|11 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 150 numbered copies, the only deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy.
€350
(Jean-Paul SARTRE) Annie COHEN-SOLAL
Album Sartre
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1991|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui souple et cartonné
First edition.
Publisher's full brown grained sheep binding, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Rich iconography.
Handsome copy complete with its glassine wrapper and slipcase.
€80
(Georges SIMENON) Pierre HEBEY
Album Simenon
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 2003|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui souple et cartonné
First edition.
Publisher's binding in full brown grained sheep, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Rich iconography.
Fine copy complete with its cellophane wrapper and slipcase.
€60
(William FAULKNER) Michel MOHRT
Album Faulkner
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1995|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui souple et cartonné
First edition published in the Bibliothèque de La Pléiade collection and printed on Bible paper.
Rich iconography.
Handsome copy complete with its glassine wrapper and soft slipcase.
€80
(Julien GREEN) COLLECTIF
Album Green
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1998|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui souple et cartonné
First edition.
Rich iconography.
Fine copy complete with its cellophane wrapper and soft slipcase.
€70
Erik ORSENNA
Bristol manuscrit signé Erik A/O dans lequel il félicite sa correspondante
Seuil|Paris s. d. [circa 1990]|15 x 10.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Handwritten Bristol paper on letterhead of the Presidency of the Republic and under the true patronyme of Erik Orsenna, 5 lines in black ink, addressed to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier.
Envelope included.
"Bravo pour votre N°III. Quand venez-vous me voir ? 261 51 00. A bientôt Erik A/O." ["Congratulations on your issue III. When are you coming to see me? 261 51 00. See you soon Erik A/O."]
The letters b and i and bientôt having smudged.
€120
(Paul VERLAINE) COLLECTIF
Album Verlaine
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1981|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Rich iconography.
Handsome copy complete with dust jacket and protective wrapper.
€100
(Raymond QUENEAU) COLLECTIF
Album Queneau
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 2002|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui souple
First edition published in the Bibliothèque de La Pléiade.
Publisher's full brown grained sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets, handsome copy complete with its glassine wrapper as well as its soft slipcase.
Iconography.
€60
(Gérard de NERVAL) COLLECTIF
Album Nerval
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1993|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.
Handsome copy complete with its cellophane wrapper and soft slipcase.
€70
(VOLTAIRE) Jacques VAN DEN HEUVEL
Album Voltaire
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1983|10.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui souple et cartonné
First edition.
Publisher's full brown grained sheep binding, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Rich iconography.
Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket, cellophane wrapper and soft slipcase.
€100
(COLETTE) Claude PICHOIS
Album Colette
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1984|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui souple et cartonné
First edition.
Publisher's binding in full brown grained sheep, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Rich iconography.
Fine copy complete with dust jacket, acetate wrapper and slipcase.
€100
((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.
Richly illustrated.
Fine copy complete with its protective wrapper and slipcase.
€80
(Lewis CARROLL) COLLECTIF
Album Lewis Carroll
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1990|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
First edition.
Publisher's binding in full brown grained sheep, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Rich iconography.
Fine copy complete with its cellophane wrapper and soft case.
€80
(Marcel AYMÉ) COLLECTIF
Album Aymé
Gallimard|Paris 2001|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui souple
First edition published in the Pléiade library.
Iconography.
Publisher's binding in full brown grained sheep, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Handsome copy complete with its cellophane wrapper as well as its soft slipcase.
€80
(Louis ARAGON) Jean RISTAT
Album Aragon
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1997|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
First edition.
Rich iconography.
Spine of the rhodoid slightly yellowed.
Handsome copy complete with its rhodoid and slipcase.
€70
Michel HOUELLEBECQ
La Carte et le Territoire
Flammarion|Paris 2010|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, with the correct imprint of July 2010.
A handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.

€200
Maurice AUBERT
Introduction à l'étude de l'Esperanto et des langues vivantes
Imprimerie typographique J. Torrent|Alger [Algiers] 1905|11 x 16 cm|agrafé
First edition of this booklet published by the Esperantist Group of Algiers.
A printed library stamp in the upper left corner of the first cover which also has a stain in the upper right corner, handsome interior condition.
Rare.
€150
Jacques FAIZANT
... La nature des choses
Denoël|Paris 1984|17.50 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition in volume.
Publisher's full white paper boards, smooth spine, illustrated front cover.
Work illustrated with humorous drawings by Jacques Faizant.
Handsome copy despite small lacks to the laminated film on the joints.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Faizant to Jean Langlois.

€50
Jean LACOUTURE
Pierre Mendes France
Seuil|Paris 1981|17.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Minor stains of no consequence to edges and spine, otherwise a handsome copy.
Work illustrated with a photographic gathering at the end of the volume
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Lacouture to Revue Esprit on the half-title page.

€50
Guy DRUT
L'or et l'argent
Denoël|Paris 1979|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Preface by Jean-Claude Killy.
Inscribed by Guy Drut to a man named Jean.
€50
Juan GOYTISOLO
Les royaumes déchirés
Stock|Paris 1995|11 x 18 cm|broché
Pocket book edition of the French translation.
Manuscript signature by Juan Goytisolo on the title page.

€40
Etienne SMULEVICI
A sept ans, il voulait traverser le désert... la suite
Voix Ouvrière|Paris s. d. [circa 1968]|15 x 20 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with photographs.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Etienne Smulevici, nicknamed "L'inoxydable monsieur Dakar", to a friend named Carole: "A Carole, quelques grains de sable, une tonne de souvenirs, de passion, d'émotion" ["To Carole, a few grains of sand, a ton of memories, passion, emotion"].
Indeed, rally driver Etienne Smulevici holds the record for the number of participations, 40, in the Paris-Dakar which he finished 27 times, which constitutes another record.

€80
Philippe DELERM
Le trottoir au soleil
Gallimard|Paris 2011|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy.
€100
(Gérard de NERVAL) COLLECTIF
Album Nerval
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1993|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's brown grained sheepskin binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Rich iconography.
Handsome copy complete with its glassine wrapper.
€50
Henry de MONTHERLANT
Service inutile
Gallimard|Paris 1947|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
New edition printed in 3100 numbered copies on chestnut paper, ours one of the 100 hors commerce copies.
Publisher's full cardboard binding made after Paul Bonet's original design.
Spine lightly sunned without any consequence and as generally found.
€60
Paul AVOINE, AVOINE
Eclats de sourire
Casterman|Tournai 1988|23 x 31.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition illustrated with humorous drawings by the author.
Full paper boards binding, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Avoine to Jean-Pierre Richard and his wife Michelle.
€60
Alain JUPPÉ
France, mon pays - Lettres d'un voyageur
Robert Laffont|Paris 2006|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy despite small, harmless stains on the edges.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Alain Juppé to a woman named Ginette.
€50
Maurice GENEVOIX
Beau-François
Presses de la Cité|Paris 1965|14.50 x 20 cm|en feuilles sous double chemise et étui
First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only deluxe copies.
Copy presented under double chemise and slipcase in full cream cloth.
Spine of the slipcase slightly faded, one stain at head of second cover of the slipcase.
Work complete with its loose card at beginning of volume.
€180
Michel HOUELLEBECQ
La Carte et le Territoire
Flammarion|Paris 2010|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, with the correct imprint dated July 2010.
A handsome copy despite a small crease to the lower right corner of the front cover.
€200
Pierre PERRET, LOUP
Les grandes pointures de l'histoire
Plon|Paris 1993|15.50 x 24.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Publisher's full white paper boards, smooth spine, illustrated front cover.
Work illustrated with humorous drawings by Loup.
Signed and inscribed by Pierre Perret to Brigitte Forest.
€60
Marcel COULON
Au chevet de Moréas
Editions du siècle|Paris 1926|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies on pure laid paper, ours being one of 100 hors commerce copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine and covers very slightly and marginally sunned.
Signed autograph inscription from Marcel Coulon to Fernand divoire.
€60
François-Marie BANIER
Vivre
Pinacoteca do Estado • Museu de Arte Moderna|Sao Paulo [São Paulo] • & Rio de Janeiro 1999|22 x 33 cm|broché
First edition of this exhibition catalogue of the painted works and photographs of François-Marie Banier.
Handsome copy, rich iconography.
Dated autograph inscription signed by François-Marie Banier to Ulrike (Bergweiler) expanded with an original multicolored double-page composition.

€250
Régine DEFORGES
Pêle-mêle II - Chroniques de l'Humanité
Fayard|Paris 1999|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Régine Deforges to Fabrice Bové: "... ces chroniques du temps qui passe..." ["... these chronicles of passing time..."]

€60
William KLEIN
Hugo Erfurth Preis - Internationaler fotopreis der Stadt Leverkusen und der Agfa Gevaert-Ag Leverkusen[Hugo Erfurth Prize – International photography prize awarded by the City of Leverkusen and Agfa Gevaert-Ag Leverkusen]
Museum Morsbroich Leverkusen|Leverkusen 1993|21 x 27 cm|broché
First edition of the exhibition catalog for the retrospective of photographic works by William Klein, Jörg Krichbaum and Anton Corbijn at the Morsbroich Museum in Leverkusen.
Richly illustrated.
Complete with dust jacket which has a scratch to the lower left corner of the front panel.
Autograph inscription signed by William Klein to Thierry Marlat on the dust jacket, with William Klein having crossed out the surnames of the two other photographers participating in the exhibition.
€400
Jean-Pierre LUMINET
Astéroïde : la terre en danger
Le cherche midi|Paris 2012|14 x 22 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Pierre Luminet to a woman named Nathalie: "... ces chutes & trouvailles célestes..." ["... these celestial falls & findings..."]

€100
Jean d' ORMESSON
Au Plaisir de Dieu
Gallimard|Paris 1979|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
New edition.
Handsome copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket which has small harmless tears at head and foot of spine.
Beautiful full-page autograph inscription signed by Jean d'Ormesson to Alain Kerlorc'h and his wife: "Pour l'ambassadeur de Bretagne, ce monde évanoui - mais vivant, avec les voeux diplomatiques de J. d'Ormesson..." ["For the ambassador of Brittany, this vanished world - but living, with the diplomatic wishes of J. d'Ormesson..."]

€150
Gabriel CHAVET, Georges WARNIER
Esperanto manuel - Cours pratique et complet en 15 leçons
Librairie de l'Esperanto|Paris 1907|10.50 x 17 cm|broché
First edition.
Small lack at foot of front cover, covers slightly soiled, handsome condition throughout.
Rare.
€150
Paul GAVARNI
Lithographie originale en couleurs - "De l'esprit et du pain pour un jour."
Imprimerie d'Aubert|Paris s. d. [1839]|26.40 x 34.50 cm|une feuille
Original lithograph heightened in colors and gum arabic, for Le Charivari, printed on fine paper.
Armelhaut and Bocher 904.
Plate uniformly shaded.
€150
Ray BRADBURY
Café irlandais
Denoël|Paris 1965|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
A handsome copy.
€60
Vladimir VOLKOFF
Le bouclage
Editions de Fallois • L'âge d'homme|Paris 1990|15 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Vladimir Volkoff to the Immortel Jean Hamburger.
€50
Kenneth WHITE
Une apocalypse tranquille - Crise et création dans la culture occidentale
Grasset|Paris 1985|12 x 21 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription from Kenneth White to François Nourissier: "... le paysage antérieur..." ["... the anterior landscape..."]
€150
Joseph JOFFO
Incertain sourire
Editions du Rocher|Paris 2007|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Joseph Joffo to Tince Kieffer accompanied by a drawing representing a flower on the facing page.
€70
Marek HALTER
Eve
Robert Laffont|Paris 2016|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Marek Halter to Delphine Horville.
€40
Yann QUEFFÉLEC
Les noces barbares
Gallimard|Paris 1985|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
The work won the Prix Goncourt in 1985 and was adapted for cinema in 1987 by Marion Hänsel with Thierry Frémont in the leading role.

€50
Michel HOUELLEBECQ
Les particules élémentaires
Flammarion|Paris 1998|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
Second edition, published three months after the first edition.
Handsome copy.
In this edition, the text is notably modified on page 121: the "Espace du possible" campsite, near Royan, becoming the fictional campsite, "Lieu du changement," near Cholet to avoid legal action by the establishment's owners.
€80
Joseph JOFFO
Baby-Foot
JCLattès|Paris 1977|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite some worming to the verso of the covers.
Autograph inscription signed by Joseph Joffo to a woman named Clodie: "A Clodie et... un sac de bises" ["To Clodie and... a bag of kisses"] accompanied by a drawing representing a flower.
€70
ABBE PIERRE [Henri Groues] Bernard CHEVALLIER
Bernard Chevallier interroge l'Abbé Pierre : Emmaüs ou venger l'homme
Le centurion|Paris 1979|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Some light foxing affecting mainly the endpapers.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Abbé Pierre on the front endpaper: "A Jacqueline Pujol fraternellement tous ensemble dans l'espérance sur le chemin à la rencontre de Jésus qui nous aime et nous apprend la joie d'aimer." ["To Jacqueline Pujol fraternally all together in hope on the path to meet Jesus who loves us and teaches us the joy of loving."]
€350
(Julien GREEN) COLLECTIF
Album Green
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1998|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Rich iconography.
Handsome copy complete with its glassine wrapper but lacking its slipcase.
€50
Carlo GOLDONI
Théâtre
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1984|10.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
Pléiade library edition printed on Bible paper.
Publisher's binding in full blue grained sheep, blue top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Handsome copy complete with its protective film but lacking its dust jacket and soft slipcase.
€35
Maurice CHEVALIER
Carte postale photographique dédicacée à Alice Rim représentant l'Empire State Building à New York
S. n.|New York 17 Octobre 1955|9.50 x 14 cm|une feuille
Photographic postcard inscribed by Maurice Chevalier to Alice Rim showing the imposing Empire State Building in New York.
The postcard is addressed, from New York, in telegraphic form, to Caro Canaille, pen name of Alice Rim, Carlo's wife:
"Première manche - la scène - gagnée - Il reste la TV - épreuve capitale - le 4 Déc. Mille pensées amicales. Maurice. Waldorf Astoria N.Y." ["First round - the stage - won - TV remains - crucial test - Dec 4th. A thousand friendly thoughts. Maurice. Waldorf Astoria N.Y."]
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, author of "Ma belle Marseille", a caricaturist, a filmmaker and was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel...
€150
(Victor HUGO)
Carton d'invitation au bal du centenaire de Victor HugoInvitation card to the centennial of Victor Hugo's birth
Société littéraire Victor Hugo|Paris 1902|14 x 10.50 cm|une feuille
Invitation card to the ball celebrating the centennial of Victor Hugo's birth, held at the Salle des Ingénieurs civils, rue Blanche in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, on Saturday, February 22nd, 1902.
A handsome and rare copy despite a very small stain in the upper left corner of the card.
The ball was organized by the committee of the "Société littéraire Victor Hugo" presided by P. Heuzey.

€200
Jean GIRAUDOUX
Théâtre complet
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1982|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
Pléiade library edition printed on India paper.
Publisher's full red grained sheepskin binding, blue top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
The cellophane wrapper has two tiny tears at the head of the spine and is sunned at the edges of the boards.
Complete with its cellophane wrapper, lacking slipcase and dust jacket.
€30
ALAIN
Les arts et les dieux
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1990|10.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
Pléiade library edition printed on Bible paper.
Publisher's full brown grained sheep binding, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Handsome copy complete with protective cover but lacking soft case.
€35
ALAIN
Les passions et la sagesse
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 2002|10.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
Pléiade library edition printed on Bible paper.
Publisher's binding in full brown grained sheepskin, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Fine copy complete with its cellophane wrapper but lacking its soft slipcase.
€35
COLLECTIF
Description technique du moteur d'aviation Hispano-Suiza[Technical Description of the Hispano-Suiza Aircraft Engine]
Hispano-Suiza|Paris s. d. [circa 1924]|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Two tears with slight lacks of no consequence at foot and head of spine, a light stain and a small scratch on the first cover.
Illustrated catalogue with 12 folding plates at rear of volume as well as in-text figures.
Rare.

€300
Isabelle LACAMP
Le baiser du dragon
JC Lattès|Paris 1987|13.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Fine and amusing autograph inscription signed by Isabelle Lacamp on the half-title page to Jean-Pierre Richard, Carlo Rim's son: "Enfin!!! "le baiser du dragon" à croquer comme gourmandise pimentée, fontaine trépidante, au pays de Confucius, pastiche et parodie burlesque. Bon voyage en compagnie de "Tigre hilare" et "Etron pensif". Affectueusement, la "vieille jaune" Isabelle." ["Finally!!! 'the dragon's kiss' to savor like spicy delicacy, bubbling fountain, in the land of Confucius, pastiche and burlesque parody. Have a good trip in the company of 'Hilarious Tiger' and...
€60
Frigide BARJOT
Confessions d'une catho branchée
Plon|Paris 2011|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Dated and signed autograph inscription by Frigide Barjot to a friend named Pierre: "... toi qui a vécu les affres de la sortie, depuis Palamos. Et voici le bébé de ce printemps pas comme les autres. Je t'embrasse. Ta Frigide." ["... you who lived through the agonies of the release, since Palamos. And here is the baby of this spring unlike any other. I embrace you. Your Frigide."]
€50
Chris MARKER, COLLECTIF
Orphée - In Esprit N°11 de la 18ème année
Esprit|Paris Novembre 1950|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition of this issue of the important humanist journal founded by Emmanuel Mounier, one of 50 numbered copies on alma du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies.
Other contributions by Albert Béguin: "Fidélité et imagination", Charles Piquois: "Au pays de mes pères", Antoine Pelletier: "Le protestantisme aux Etats-Unis", André Berthelot: "Le problème de l'élimination des armes atomiques"...
Light worming without significance.

€120
Sophie BRAMLY
Un matin j'étais féministe
Kero|Paris 2019|13 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Sophie Bramly to a woman named Micaela: "Par ce qu'il est temps de tout saisir des subtilités qui nous écartent de notre chemin !" ["Because it is time to grasp all the subtleties that lead us away from our path!"].
€80
André BERGERON
Je revendique le bon sens
Editions Liana Levi|Paris 1996|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine slightly yellowed at head, small tear to the wraparound band.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band: "André Bergeron s'interroge sur le syndicalisme".
Fine dated and signed autograph inscription from André Bergeron to Jean-Jacques Oechslin who was for several years president of the "Groupe des employeurs": "... en amical hommage, ce message que je sais de bon sens, vertu rare aujourd'hui. Puisse l'Europe se faire - et se faire vite - avant qu'il ne soit trop tard. Avec mes voeux pour lui et pour l'organisation dont il se charge. le 3.10.1996." ["...in friendly homage, this...
€50
COLETTE
Lettres à Hélène Picard
Flammarion|Paris 1958|15 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, one of 275 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 30 copies on arches paper and 110 on Lana wove paper.
Illustrated.
Two very slight sunned patches at the head and foot of the spine, otherwise a pleasant copy.
€100
SERGE
Rue du monde
Marcel Seheur|Paris 1931|13 x 18 cm|broché
Edition printed in 2000 copies.
Work illustrated with drawings in text and full-page in black and colors by the author.
Spine sunned with small lacks at head and foot, handsome interior condition.
Signed autograph inscription from Serge enhanced with a small drawing depicting a naval anchor, a heart and a star: "Pour toi Carlo Rim, marseillais de Paris cette rue du monde affectueusement d'un parisien de Marseille." ["For you Carlo Rim, Marseillais of Paris this street of the world affectionately from a Parisian of Marseille."]
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, author of "Ma belle Marseille", a caricaturist, a filmmaker and was...
€80
Jules VERNE
Les voyageurs du XIXe siècle
J. Hetzel|Paris 1880|18 x 28.20 cm|relié
First edition illustrated with 51 drawings by Benett and 57 facsimiles and maps by Mathis and Morieu. At end, 1880 AI catalogue, a particularity which distinguishes the first edition.
Publisher's brick-colored boards "à la sphère armillaire ptolémaïque". Brown endpapers. Second board Engel type b with rosette, corner palmettes and frame of Greek fret. Fine upper plate. Corners good. Spine good, slightly faded. Smooth edges without steps. Headcaps folded, with a micro cut at head. Second board with some soiling. Scattered foxing. Volume well bound and uniform.
Handsome copy.

€600
Françoise GIROUD
Les françaises : de la Gauloise à la pilule
Fayard|Paris 1999|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Françoise Giroud to Claude Merikelon.
€50
Jacques VERGÈS, Michel ZAVRIAN
Le droit et la colère
Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vellum, ours unnumbered but properly justified "first edition" at the foot of the back cover, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite tiny worming on the back cover.
€450
Yann QUEFFÉLEC
Moi et toi
Fayard|Paris 2004|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy with the dust jacket.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Yann Queffelec to a friend named Anne.

€40
Odette JOYEUX
Le troisième oeil - La vie de Nicéphore Niepce
Editions Ramsay|Paris 1990|15 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Beautiful full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Odette Joyeux to Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian Giudicelli, à mon cher Christian à mon tour de "doubler". Je te fais parvenir un nouvel exemplaire de ces troisièmes regards dont je t'ai tant parlé en souhaitant que tu en sois content. Ton amie, ton interrète Odette (Joyeux), Mars 1990." ["To Christian Giudicelli, to my dear Christian, my turn to 'double.' I am sending you a new copy of these 'Third Looks' which I have spoken to you about so much, hoping that you will be pleased with it. Your friend, your interpreter Odette...
€70
ANONYME
London Historical & Picturesque
The Photochrom Co. Ltd|Londres [London] s. d. [1926]|31.50 x 22 cm|cousu
First edition of this series of 24 photogravures depicting views of London.
Manuscript gift inscription in pen: "With very best wishes from Glady Christmas 1926"
Brown paper covers with some marginal tears.
Handsome album documenting London at the birth of Queen Elizabeth II.
€100
(Arthur RIMBAUD) Alain BORER
Rimbaud l'heure de la fuite
Gallimard|Paris 1991|12.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Rich iconography.
Autograph inscription signed by Alain Borer to Christian Giudicelli: "Pour Christian, tout en avant, dans la lumière et dans la force - en toutes proximités. Alain" ["For Christian, all forward, in light and in strength - in all proximities. Alain"] enhanced with an ink stamp design reminiscent of an Egyptian hieroglyph.
€60
Jean-Pierre DARROUSSIN
Et le souvenir que je garde au coeur
Fayard|Paris 2015|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Small light stains on the fore edge and on the back cover, a handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Pierre Darroussin to a woman named Stéphanie.
€50
Roger VRIGNY
La vie brève
Gallimard|Paris 1972|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on pure thread laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a lack to margin of the first endpaper.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Pour toi, mon Christian, la vie n'est pas brève car tu sais bien que "nous vivrons toujours" Roger." ["For you, my Christian, life is not brief because you know well that 'we will always live' Roger."]

€150
Henry THÉTARD
Coulisses et secrets du cirque
Plon|Paris 1934|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine sunned, one angular lack at foot of second board.
Signed autograph inscription from Henry Thétard to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as Max Jacob.
€60
Vincent RAVALEC
15 ans et demi
Flammarion|Paris 2008|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Vincent Ravalec to a woman named Eglantine: "... les aventures d'Eglantine" ["... the adventures of Eglantine"]

€50
Tristan BERNARD
Le poids civil, collection complète - Gazette d'un immobilisé pendant la Guerre
Flammarion|Paris s. d. [circa 1930]|12.50 x 17 cm|broché
First edition in book form.
Spine sunned with small lacks at head and foot, minor corner losses to boards.
Autograph inscription dated March 40 and signed by Tristan Bernard to his friend Carlo Rim: "A Carlo Rim un poilu bien chenu ! Tristan Bernard. Mars 40." ["To Carlo Rim, a very grizzled soldier! Tristan Bernard. March 40."]
During the Occupation, Tristan Bernard took refuge in Cannes and stayed at the Windsor hotel while his friend Carlo Rim vainly proposed that he stay at his place so that he would be safe from denunciation or arrest; to which Tristan Bernard, never short of witticisms, replied: "At my age, one no longer sleeps away from home!" adding...
€100
Maurice BARRÈS
Au service de l'Allemagne
Félix Juven|Paris 1906|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
New edition.
Bradel binding in half almond-green percale, smooth spine decorated with a central gilt fleuron, double gilt fillet at foot, burgundy shagreen title-label, pebbled paper boards, original covers preserved, contemporary binding.
Small lack at head of one endpaper.
Handsome copy.
€50
Guy KONOPNICKI
Les bouches se ferment
Albin Michel|Paris 1981|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy despite slight marginal creases to the first cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Guy Konopnicki to Eric Roussel "... qui retrouvera quelques morceaux d'histoire..." ["... who will find some pieces of history..."]
€50
Bertrand de CASTELBAJAC
De Plymouth à Newport par le sud de Nantucket
La Table Ronde|Paris 1969|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Second cover marginally sunned, otherwise a handsome copy.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Bertrand de Castelbajac to Monsieur Caster: "... cet exemplaire plus agréable à lire qu'un manuscrit." ["... this copy more pleasant to read than a manuscript."]
€80
Alain PEYREFITTE
Encore un effort, Monsieur le Président
J.-C. Lattès|Paris 1985|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by the Immortal Alain Peyrefitte to Marcel Vignaud "... bon compagnon, en signe amical..." ["... good companion, as a friendly gesture..."]
€50
Nicole CALFAN
La guerrière
Edition N°1|Paris 1986|12.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition.
One crease to upper left corner of second cover.
Photographic section at end of volume.
Signed and inscribed copy from Nicole Calfan to Jean-Pierre Richard.

€50
Judith GAUTIER
"Je pensais à la cuisine qui va être très noire et à la fenêtre bouchée"Signed autograph letter addressed to Francis Chrétien
Alger [Algiers] s. d. [ca 1910]|16.30 x 20.90 cm|3 pages sur un double feuillet
Autograph letter signed by Judith Gautier addressed to Francis Chrétien, the husband of her maid Céleste. Three pages written in violet ink on a double sheet with letterhead from 30 rue Washington. Transverse folds inherent to mailing.
Judith Gautier sends Francis some instructions regarding the renovation of her house in Dinard, le Pré aux oiseaux: "Je pensais à la cuisine qui va être très noire et à la fenêtre bouchée, qui est du côté du jardin sous la fenêtre de la salle à manger. Il me semble qu'elle rendrait du jour et même du soleil si elle était débouchée et bien disposée." ["I was thinking about the kitchen which will be very dark and the blocked window...
€200
Jacques SÉGUÉLA
Hollywood lave plus blanc
Flammarion|Paris 1982|14 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Two corner creases to upper right of rear cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Séguéla to a man named Hervé.
€50
Carlo RIM (Antonin ARTAUD)
Dessin original à l'encre bleue représentant son ami Antonin Artaud[Original drawing in blue ink depicting his friend Antonin Artaud]
s. l. s. d. [ca 1935]|10.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille
Original blue ink drawing by Carlo Rim depicting his friend Antonin Artaud in profile.
The drawing, likely preparatory, was executed on tracing paper.
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, notably the author of "Ma belle Marseille", as well as a caricaturist and filmmaker. He was a close friend of Fernandel, Raimu, and Marcel Pagnol, as well as of Max Jacob and André Salmon, whom he met in Sanary.
€400