<p>Beranger, Mistinguett, Jos&eacute;phine Baker, Serge, Bouglione, Grock, Mime Marceau... On stage or under the big top, words fly, twirl and resonate in this selection straight from the Feu Follet' hat.</p>

Circus, Music-Hall, Entertainment

Beranger, Mistinguett, Joséphine Baker, Serge, Bouglione, Grock, Mime Marceau... On stage or under the big top, words fly, twirl and resonate in this selection straight from the Feu Follet' hat.

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Circus, Music-Hall, Entertainment
  1. Jazz N°11 de la première série
    TITAŸNA, Carlo RIM

    Jazz N°11 de la première série

    Jazz|Paris Novembre 1929|24.50 x 31.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this issue.
    Very light marginal worming to covers, handsome copy.
    The magazine "Jazz," celebrated for the quality of its illustrations and photographs, was founded in 1929 by Titaÿna with Carlo Rim as editor-in-chief, and appeared monthly between December 1928 and March 1930, comprising 15 issues plus 2 supplements.
    Contributions by Titaÿna "La vie à bord des grands paquebots," Carlo Rim "Lubaki, peintre nègre," Georges Altman "Vladimlir Iliitch Lénine," Serge "Promenade en avion," André Hunebelle "Images du verre," Legrand-Chabrier "Contorsions," Ivan Goll "Sodome et Berlin," Georges Thiry "Antoine, photographe nègre"...
    Issue illustrated with works by...
    €400
  2. Jazz N°6 de la première série
    TITAŸNA, Carlo RIM

    Jazz N°6 de la première série

    Jazz|Paris Mai 1929|24.50 x 31.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this issue.
    Marginal stains to covers, pleasant interior condition.
    The magazine "Jazz", celebrated for the quality of its illustrations and photographs, was founded in 1929 by Titaÿna with Carlo Rim as editor-in-chief, and was published monthly between December 1928 and March 1930, comprising 15 issues plus 2 supplements.
    Contributions by Titaÿna "Bagdad", Ilya Ehrenbourg "Slovaquie", Marcel Zahar "Centenaire du bec de gaz", Carlo Rim "Rues", Pierre Scize "Le cinéma"...
    Issue illustrated with works by Carlo Rim, Honoré Daumier, Eugène Delacroix, Francisco de Goya, Paul Gavarni as well as numerous photographs by Germaine Krull, Laszlo Moholy Nagy, Ilya...
    €400
  3. Jazz N°7 de la première série
    TITAŸNA, Carlo RIM

    Jazz N°7 de la première série

    Jazz|Paris Juin 1929|24.50 x 31.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this issue.
    Light marginal foxing to the covers, minor tears to the spine without consequence, handsome interior condition.
    The magazine "Jazz", celebrated for the quality of its illustrations and photographs, was founded in 1929 by Titaÿna with Carlo Rim as editor-in-chief, and appeared monthly between December 1928 and March 1930, totaling 15 issues plus 2 supplements.
    Contributions by Titaÿna "Alep", Florent Fels "Joris Ivens", Jean Dorsenne "L'Océanie à travers les artistes", Carlo Rim "Rues", Legrand-Chabrier "Frégoli"...
    Issue illustrated with works by Carlo Rim, Serge and Sennep as well as numerous photographs by Germaine Krull, Joris Ivens...
    €400
  4. Jazz N°5 de la première série
    TITAŸNA, Carlo RIM

    Jazz N°5 de la première série

    Jazz|Paris Avril 1929|24.50 x 31.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this issue announcing the forthcoming publication by "Sans pareil" of "Plan de l'aiguille" by Blaise Cendrars photographed with a cigarette between his lips.
    Minor marginal foxing.
    The magazine "Jazz," famous for the quality of its illustrations and photographs, was founded in 1929 by Titaÿna with Carlo Rim as editor-in-chief, and appeared monthly between December 1928 and March 1930, totaling 15 issues plus 2 supplements.
    Contributions by Titaÿna "Jérusalem," Jacques Dyssord "Défense et illustration du chantage," Florent Fels "Acier," Paul Chauveau "Ubu de chair," Pierre Scize "Lorsque Charlot parut...," Jacques Heller "Le voyageur, le sauvage et le...
    €400
  5. Les grandes pointures de l'histoire
    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
  6. De Fratellini - De geschiedenis van drie clowns - L'exemplaire de Paolo Fratellini
    Pierre MARIEL

    De Fratellini - De geschiedenis van drie clowns - L'exemplaire de Paolo Fratellini

    Em. Querido|Amsterdam 1924|12.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition of the Dutch translation by J.W.F. Werumeus Buning.
    Half tan sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with a gilt cartouche with floral motifs enhanced with red mosaic morocco pieces forming the petals, red morocco title-label and author's name, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Illustrated with 6 photographic portraits as well as 50 drawings.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from the translator J.W.F. Werumeus Buning: "A Messieurs les Fratellini hommage respectueux de leur traducteur et admirateur. JWF Werumeus Buning, Paris 28 Mai 1925." ["To Messrs. Fratellini, respectful...
    €250
  7. Das Leben dreier Clowns - Aufzeichnungen nach Erinnerungen der Fratellini - L'exemplaire de Paolo Fratellini
    Pierre MARIEL, Hanns Heinz EWERS

    Das Leben dreier Clowns - Aufzeichnungen nach Erinnerungen der Fratellini - L'exemplaire de Paolo Fratellini[The Life of Three Clowns - Notes Based on the Memories of the Fratellini Brothers]

    Erich Reiss verlag|Berlin 1924|12.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition of the German translation by Hanns Heinz Ewers.
    Half tan sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with a gilt cartouche with floral motifs enhanced with red mosaic shagreen pieces forming the petals, red shagreen title-label and author's name, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, illustrated covers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Illustrated with 100 drawings in the text, covers illustrated by Erich Buttner.
    Distinguished provenance: from the library of Paolo Fratellini with his bookplate pasted after the first illustrated cover.
    €150
  8. Le Chat noir N°126 de la troisième année du samedi 7 Juin 1884
    Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN, COLLECTIF

    Le Chat noir N°126 de la troisième année du samedi 7 Juin 1884

    Au cabaret Le Chat noir|Paris 1884|31 x 45 cm|en feuillets
    First edition.
    The issue is illustrated with a drawing by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen "Au clair de la lune (drame sombre)".
    Other contributions by Jules Jouy, J. Chevalier, Léopold Stapleaux "Hugo ne mourra pas"...
    One fold to right margin of the third and final pages.
    Le Chat noir is a weekly magazine created by Rodolphe Salis and Emile Goudeau, published from 1882 to 1897, with the aim of promoting the famous cabaret of the same name, serving as its memory. It published texts recited during performances. It constitutes, moreover, an important literary and artistic testimony of the late nineteenth century, centered around bohemian life and the Parisian effervescence...
    €40
  9. Le Chat noir N°63 de la deuxième année du samedi 24 Mars 1883
    Jean LORRAIN, Jean MORÉAS

    Le Chat noir N°63 de la deuxième année du samedi 24 Mars 1883

    Au cabaret Le Chat noir|Paris 1883|31 x 45 cm|en feuillets
    First edition.
    This issue consists of 4 pages and is illustrated with a comic strip by Adolphe Willette: "C'est demain vendredi saint".
    Literary contributions by Emile Goudeau "Bulletin politique du Chat Noir", Jean Lorrain "Lunaire", Jean Moréas "Viandes de gargote"...
    Handsome copy despite a small hole, not touching the text, at the level of the interior fold of the newspaper.
    Le Chat noir is a weekly magazine created by Rodolphe Salis and Emile Goudeau, published from 1882 to 1897, with the aim of promoting the famous cabaret of the same name, of which it served as the memory. The texts recited during the shows were published there. It is, moreover, an important...
    €50
  10. Le Chat noir N°19 de la première année du samedi 20 Mai 1882
    Léo TREZENIK, Edmond HARAUCOURT

    Le Chat noir N°19 de la première année du samedi 20 Mai 1882

    Au cabaret Le Chat noir|Paris 1882|31 x 45 cm|en feuillets
    First edition.
    This issue comprises 4 pages and is illustrated with a drawing by Adolphe Willette.
    Literary contributions by Emile Goudeau "L'avenir est aux louches", Constant Chanouard "Grisel l'ouverrier", Charles Pitou, Léo Trezenik "Un ivrogne", Paul Arène "Mistral parisien", Edmond Haraucourt "Brune"...
    Handsome copy.
    Le Chat noir is a weekly review created by Rodolphe Salis and Emile Goudeau, published from 1882 to 1897, with the aim of promoting the famous cabaret of the same name, serving as its memory. It published texts recited during performances. It is, moreover, an important literary and artistic testimony of the late nineteenth century, centered around...
    €40
  11. Le Chat noir N°245 de la cinquième année du samedi 18 Septembre 1886
    Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN, Alphonse ALLAIS

    Le Chat noir N°245 de la cinquième année du samedi 18 Septembre 1886

    Au cabaret Le Chat noir|Paris 1886|31 x 45 cm|en feuillets
    First edition, one of the rare copies printed on laid paper.
    The issue consists of 4 pages and is illustrated with a comic strip by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen: "Les mésaventures d'Auguste".
    Literary contributions by Alphonse Allais "L'avancement", Maurice Mac Nab "La vue de Naples", Eugène Godin "Ronds de cuir"...
    Fine copy.
    Le Chat noir is a weekly magazine created by Rodolphe Salis and Emile Goudeau, published from 1882 to 1897, with the aim of promoting the famous cabaret of the same name, of which it intended to be the record. It published texts declaimed during the performances. It is, moreover, an important literary and artistic testimony of the late nineteenth...
    €80
  12. Le Chat noir N°20 bis de la première année du samedi 27 Mai 1882
    Émile GOUDEAU, COLLECTIF

    Le Chat noir N°20 bis de la première année du samedi 27 Mai 1882

    Au cabaret Le Chat noir|Paris 1882|31 x 45 cm|en feuillets
    First edition.
    This issue consists of 4 pages.
    Literary contributions by Edmond Haraucourt, Félicien Champsaur, Vingtscholle, Emile Goudeau.
    Some minor marginal tears of no consequence.
    Le Chat noir is a weekly magazine created by Rodolphe Salis and Emile Goudeau, published from 1882 to 1897, with the aim of promoting the famous cabaret of the same name, serving as its memory. It published texts recited during performances. It is, moreover, an important literary and artistic testimony of the late 19th century, centered on bohemia and the Parisian effervescence that characterized it.
    €40
  13. Le Chat noir N°150 de la troisième année du samedi 22 Novembre 1884
    Adolphe WILLETTE, Rodolphe SALIS

    Le Chat noir N°150 de la troisième année du samedi 22 Novembre 1884

    Au cabaret Le Chat noir|Paris 1884|31 x 45 cm|en feuillets
    First edition, one of the rare copies on laid paper.
    The issue consists of 4 pages and is illustrated with a double-page interior drawing by Adolphe Willette "C'est un conte blanc - C'est un conte noir".
    Literary contributions by Georges Auriol, Rodolphe Salis, Xernand Fau, Adolphe Willette...
    Handsome copy.
    Le Chat noir is a weekly review created by Rodolphe Salis and Emile Goudeau, published from 1882 to 1897, with the aim of promoting the famous cabaret of the same name whose memory it sought to preserve. The texts declaimed during performances were published there. It constitutes, moreover, an important literary and artistic testimony of the late nineteenth century...
    €80
  14. Le Chat noir N°152 de la troisième année du samedi 6 Décembre 1884
    Adolphe WILLETTE, Alphonse ALLAIS

    Le Chat noir N°152 de la troisième année du samedi 6 Décembre 1884

    Au cabaret Le Chat noir|Paris 1884|31 x 45 cm|en feuillets
    First edition, one of the rare copies on laid paper.
    The issue consists of 4 pages and is illustrated with a comic strip by Adolphe Willette on an interior page: "Monstres de Paris. Les peintres incompris : M. Carolus Durand".
    Literary contributions by Alphonse Allais "Moeurs de ce temps-ci", Georges d'Esparbès "Les juges", Jean Lorrain "Miss Miser", Camille de Sainte-Croix "La chanson de la mer de Victor Margueritte" under the semi-pseudonym of Xernand Fau "La guerre aux abus"...
    Handsome copy.
    Le Chat noir is a weekly review created by Rodolphe Salis and Emile Goudeau, published from 1882 to 1897, with the aim of promoting the famous cabaret of the same name whose...
    €80
  15. Carte postale photographique dédicacée à Alice Rim représentant l'Empire State Building à New York
    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
  16. Le Chat noir N°246 de la cinquième année du samedi 25 Septembre 1886
    Louis BLOMBED, Alphonse ALLAIS

    Le Chat noir N°246 de la cinquième année du samedi 25 Septembre 1886

    Au cabaret Le Chat noir|Paris 1886|31 x 45 cm|en feuillets
    First edition, one of the rare copies printed on laid paper.
    The issue consists of 4 pages and is illustrated with a comic strip by Louis Blombed: "Un coup de roulis".
    Literary contributions by Alphonse Allais "La mère", Rodolphe Salis, Victor Meusy, Albert Tinchant "Passe-temps"...
    Handsome copy.
    Le Chat noir is a weekly magazine created by Rodolphe Salis and Emile Goudeau, published from 1882 to 1897, with the purpose of promoting the famous cabaret of the same name, of which it serves as a record. It published the texts recited during the performances. It is, moreover, an important literary and artistic testimony of the end of the 19th century, centered around bohemia...
    €80
  17. Le Chat noir N°155 de la troisième année du samedi 27 Décembre 1884
    Adolphe WILLETTE, Albert SAMAIN

    Le Chat noir N°155 de la troisième année du samedi 27 Décembre 1884

    Au cabaret Le Chat noir|Paris 1884|31 x 45 cm|en feuillets
    First edition, one of the rare copies printed on laid paper.
    The issue consists of 4 pages and is illustrated with a comic strip by Adolphe Willette: "John Bull au Congo".
    Literary contributions by Albert Samain "Tsilla", Georges Auriol "Les neiges de Bretagne", Maurice Montégut "Les confidences de l'abîme"...
    Handsome copy.
    Le Chat noir is a weekly magazine created by Rodolphe Salis and Emile Goudeau, published from 1882 to 1897, with the purpose of promoting the famous cabaret of the same name, of which it serves as a record. It published the texts recited during the performances. It is, moreover, an important literary and artistic testimony of the end of the 19th...
    €80
  18. Le Chat noir N°15 de la première année du samedi 22 Avril 1882
    Émile GOUDEAU, COLLECTIF

    Le Chat noir N°15 de la première année du samedi 22 Avril 1882

    Au cabaret Le Chat noir|Paris 1882|31 x 45 cm|en feuillets
    First edition.
    The issue consists of 4 pages and is illustrated with a drawing by Latude.
    Literary contributions by Jules de Marthold, Amélie Villetard, Constant Chaouard, A. Kempis for the funeral eulogy of Rodolphe Salis who was still alive...
    A few small marginal tears of no consequence.
    Le Chat noir was a weekly review created by Rodolphe Salis and Emile Goudeau, published from 1882 to 1897, with the aim of promoting the famous cabaret of the same name, serving as its memory. It published texts recited during performances. It forms, moreover, an important literary and artistic testimony of the late 19th century, around bohemia and the Parisian effervescence that was...
    €40
  19. Le Chat noir N°27 de la première année du samedi 15 Juillet 1882
    Émile GOUDEAU, COLLECTIF

    Le Chat noir N°27 de la première année du samedi 15 Juillet 1882

    Au cabaret Le Chat noir|Paris 1882|31 x 45 cm|en feuillets
    First edition.
    The issue consists of 4 pages and is illustrated with a drawing "Le Chat noir. Oui !! mort aux lapins !... qu'on voudrait lui poser !!!".
    Literary contributions by Edmond Haraucourt, A' Kempis, Félix Decori...
    Handsome copy.
    Le Chat noir was a weekly review created by Rodolphe Salis and Emile Goudeau, published from 1882 to 1897, with the aim of promoting the famous cabaret of the same name, serving as its memory. It published texts recited during performances. It forms, moreover, an important literary and artistic testimony of the late 19th century, around bohemia and the Parisian effervescence that was characteristic of it.
    €40
  20. Un drame interastral - In Le Chat noir N°239 de la cinquième année du samedi 7 Août 1886
    Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN, Charles CROS

    Un drame interastral - In Le Chat noir N°239 de la cinquième année du samedi 7 Août 1886

    Au cabaret Le Chat noir|Paris 1886|31 x 45 cm|en feuillets
    First edition, one of the rare copies printed on laid paper.
    The issue consists of 4 pages and is illustrated with a comic strip by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen "La rose".
    Literary contributions by Charles Cros "Un drame interastral", Caran d'Ache "Carnet de la semaine", Albert Tinchant "Philanthropie"...
    Handsome copy.
    Le Chat noir is a weekly magazine created by Rodolphe Salis and Emile Goudeau, published from 1882 to 1897, with the aim of promoting the famous cabaret of the same name of which it considered itself the memory. It published texts recited during the shows. It is, moreover, an important literary and artistic testimony of the late nineteenth century, around...
    €180
  21. "Je ne compte pas ce que j'ai fait et continue de faire pour de vieux copains dans le malheur. Votre radin et ami Maurice"
    Maurice CHEVALIER

    "Je ne compte pas ce que j'ai fait et continue de faire pour de vieux copains dans le malheur. Votre radin et ami Maurice"Humorous Signed Autograph Letter Addressed to Alice Rim

    S. n.|Marnes-la-Coquette 12 Décembre 1954|21 x 13.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
    Autograph letter dated and signed by Maurice Chevalier addressed from his property "La Louque" in Marnes-la-Coquette to Alice Rim (20 lines in blue ink, envelope included).
    Fold mark inherent to envelope insertion.
    The letter is addressed to Caro Canaille, pen name of Alice Rim, Carlo's wife:
    "12 - 12- 54,
    Chère Caro,
    Pour ne pas qu'il y ait d'obscurités dans ce que vous me proposez si affectueusement de faire savoir au public - vous pouvez absolument dire que "entre ce que j'ai gagné par mes concours aux galas que j'organisais - entre ce que j'ai obtenu d'amis généreux - entre ce que j'ai souvent versé de ma propre poche pour - la maison de...
    €250
  22. Le Chat noir - Organe des intérêts de Montmartre - Deuxième année complète du n°53 du 13 janvier 1883 au n°103 du 29 décembre 1883
    Paul VERLAINE, Émile GOUDEAU

    Le Chat noir - Organe des intérêts de Montmartre - Deuxième année complète du n°53 du 13 janvier 1883 au n°103 du 29 décembre 1883

    Au cabaret Le Chat noir|Paris 1883|31 x 45 cm|broché
    First edition of this complete 1883 year containing 50 issues in original wrappers under blue temporary covers.
    Spine split with angular lacks to the covers.
    Each issue consists of four pages.
    Texts by Emile Goudeau, Alphonse Allais, Jean Richepin and Paul Verlaine ("Le Chat noir", "Langueur", "La Princesse Bérénice", "Pantoum négligé", "Paysage", "Conseil falot", "L'Aube à l'envers", "Un pouacre", "Madrigal") notably.
    Drawings by Willette, Rodolphe Salis, Henri de Sta, Tiret-Bognet, Henri Pille, Caran d'Ache etc.
    Le Chat noir is a weekly magazine created by Rodolphe Salis and Emile Goudeau, published from 1882 to 1897, with the aim of promoting the famous cabaret of...
    €1,200
  23. Le Chat noir N°141 de la troisième année du samedi 20 Septembre 1884
    Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN, Rodolphe SALIS

    Le Chat noir N°141 de la troisième année du samedi 20 Septembre 1884

    Au cabaret Le Chat noir|Paris 1884|31 x 45 cm|en feuillets
    First edition.
    This issue consists of 4 pages and is illustrated with a full-page comic strip by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen "Le chat et la grenouille" ["The cat and the frog"].
    Literary contributions by Georges Auriol "Fleur d'orange" ["Orange blossom"], Rodolphe Salis, Léo Niversac "Bulletin du Chat Noir" ["Chat Noir bulletin"], Jules Jouy...
    A few minor marginal tears of no consequence.
    Le Chat noir was a weekly magazine created by Rodolphe Salis and Emile Goudeau, published from 1882 to 1897, with the aim of promoting the famous cabaret of the same name, of which it served as the memory. It published texts recited during the shows. It is, moreover, an important...
    €100
  24. Carte postale photographique dédicacée à Alice Rim représentant Mistinguett en 1903
    Maurice CHEVALIER

    Carte postale photographique dédicacée à Alice Rim représentant Mistinguett en 1903

    La cité des livres|8 Juin 1963|10.50 x 14.50 cm|une feuille
    Photographic postcard inscribed by Maurice Chevalier to Alice Rim, whose pen name was Caro Canaille, depicting Mistinguett in 1903.
    "Chère Caro Canaille, comme vous êtes généreuse de vous donner le mal de me faire savoir une si touchante opinion de petite fille. Mais vous m'avez toujours montré votre amitié. Bonnes vacances. Maurice Chevalier. 8.6.63." ["Dear Caro Canaille, how generous you are to take the trouble to let me know such a touching opinion from a little girl. But you have always shown me your friendship. Happy holidays. Maurice Chevalier. 8.6.63."]
    Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, author of "Ma belle Marseille", a caricaturist, a filmmaker and was...
    €300
  25. Carte postale photographique dédicacée à Alice Rim représentant un policier de la garde royale montée canadienne
    Maurice CHEVALIER

    Carte postale photographique dédicacée à Alice Rim représentant un policier de la garde royale montée canadienne

    S. n.|Montréal [Montreal] 2 Avril 1956|9 x 14 cm|une feuille
    Photographic postcard inscribed by Maurice Chevalier to Alice Rim depicting a Canadian Mounted Police guard.
    The postcard is addressed, from Montreal, to Caro Canaille, pen name of Alice Rim, Carlo's wife.
    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 Pagnol but also of Max Jacob and André Salmon whom he met in Sanary.
    €100
  26. Carte postale photographique dédicacée à Alice Rim représentant une femme du Swaziland peinte par Kent Cottrell
    Maurice CHEVALIER

    Carte postale photographique dédicacée à Alice Rim représentant une femme du Swaziland peinte par Kent Cottrell

    Johannesburg 15 Juin 1955|10.50 x 14.50 cm|une feuille
    Photographic postcard inscribed by Maurice Chevalier to Alice Rim depicting a woman from Swaziland painted by Kent Cottrell.
    The postcard is addressed, from Johannesburg, to Caro Canaille, pen name of Alice Rim, Carlo's wife.
    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 Pagnol but also of Max Jacob and André Salmon whom he met in Sanary.
    €100
  27. Carte postale photographique dédicacée à Alice Rim représentant sa propriété "La Louque" à Marnes-la-Coquette
    Maurice CHEVALIER

    Carte postale photographique dédicacée à Alice Rim représentant sa propriété "La Louque" à Marnes-la-Coquette

    S. n.|Marnes-la-Coquette 10 Octobre 1954|10.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille
    Photographic postcard inscribed by Maurice Chevalier to Alice Rim depicting his property "La Louque" at Marnes-la-Coquette:
    "Chère Caro" ["Dear Caro"] (le pseudonyme de plume d'Alice Rim était Caro Canaille) ["the pen name of Alice Rim was Caro Canaille"] ,
    vous savez que je suis surchargé de travail et qu'en plus je ne pas très bien le bonhomme des cocktails ou expositions ou autres signatures. Je n'y suis jamais à l'aise. Je suis très heureux de notre nouvelle sympathie et suis certain que la vie nous permettra de le confirmer."     ["you know that I am overloaded with work and that furthermore I am not very good at being the fellow for...
    €100
  28. Coulisses et secrets du cirque
    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
  29. Paris en scène
    Jean Pierre DORIAN

    Paris en scène

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1956|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    A light tear at foot of spine, front cover with small marginal stains.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Pierre Dorian to Carlo Rim and his wife who had taken the pen name Caro Canaille.
    Carlo Rim, author of "Ma belle Marseille", was a Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker and friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.
    €60
  30. Le globe-flotteur ou les 7 péchés capitaux d'un navigateur solitaire
    Pierre Antoine MURACCIOLI, dit, ANTOINE

    Le globe-flotteur ou les 7 péchés capitaux d'un navigateur solitaire

    Arthaud|Paris 1977|15 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy, iconography.
    Amusing autograph inscription signed by Antoine, the famous singer-navigator, to a close friend: "Salut vieux camarade 250 pages pour te faire baver d'envie ! Antoine" ["Hello old comrade, 250 pages to make you drool with envy! Antoine"].
    €120
  31. Programme des Ballets de Paris Roland Petit pour 1953
    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
  32. Arletty
    Michel PERRIN

    Arletty

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1952|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    With the illustrated dust jacket which has small marginal tears.
    Iconography.
    Signed autograph inscriptions from Michel Perrin and Roger Gaillard, who directed the "Masques et visages" collection at Calmann Lévy, to the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as André Salmon and Max Jacob: "A Carlo Rim dont j'aime tant le Fernandel, cette Arletty qui l'aime aussi, en hommage bien symapthique à son talent. Michel Perrin." ["To Carlo Rim whose Fernandel I love so much, this...
    €50
  33. Charles Trenet
    Marc ANDRY, Charles TRENET

    Charles Trenet

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1953|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine cracked with slight lacks of no consequence, photographic cover.
    Work containing three unpublished poems and a preface by Charles Trenet.
    Autograph inscriptions signed by Marc Andry and Roger Gaillard, who directed the "Masques et visages" collection at Calmann Lévy, to the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob: "... en confraternel hommage et en souhaitant que ce livre lui inspire un film..." ["...in fraternal homage and hoping that this book will inspire him to make a film..."]
    €50
  34. Sarah Bernhardt
    Maurice ROSTAND

    Sarah Bernhardt

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1950|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the service de presse copies.
    Spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned.
    Signed autograph inscription from Roger Gaillard, who directed the "Masques et visages" collection at Calmann Lévy, to the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim, who was notably a friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol, as well as André Salmon and Max Jacob.
    €50
  35. "... Tu as dit à quelqu'un - je ne sais plus ki - que tu avais envie de m'inviter à une orgie dinatoire et crépusculaire. "
    Max JACOB

    "... Tu as dit à quelqu'un - je ne sais plus ki - que tu avais envie de m'inviter à une orgie dinatoire et crépusculaire. "Signed autograph letter addressed to his great friend Carlo Rim

    Paris 22 Janvier 1935|21 x 27 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by Max Jacob addressed to his great friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as André Salmon and Max Jacob (27 lines in black ink on Chansons d'hier et d'aujourd'hui letterhead).
    In this somewhat strange and tender letter, Max Jacob evokes his wandering life and his eternal friendship for Carlo Rim:
    "9 rue de Dumas VIIIe
    le 22 janv. 35.
    Mon cher Carlo,
    tu m'as souvent dit que tu voudrais bien m'être agréable et utile. Et tu m'es l'un et l'autre. Voilà ! Je pars en tournée de conférence chariot de Thespis en...
    €400
  36. "... Vous êtes un des rares individus qui aient compris parfaitement "la dramaturgie de la radio"
    Tristan BERNARD

    "... Vous êtes un des rares individus qui aient compris parfaitement "la dramaturgie de la radio"Signed autograph letter addressed to Carlo Rim

    s. l. s. d. [circa 1942]|13.50 x 21.50 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by Tristan Bernard addressed 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 André Salmon and Max Jacob (21 lines in black ink on Windsor Hotel letterhead in Cannes).
    Tristan Bernard lavishes praise on Carlo Rim's talents as a radio serial writer:
    "Wednesday 22nd.
    My old Carlo,
    I read with great pleasure the sketches you sent me, and I particularly appreciated the one you dedicated to me. You are one of the rare individuals who have perfectly understood 'the dramaturgy of radio'. You have managed, in writing, to give the...
    €150
  37. Carte postale photographique signée par Willy et Polaire
    Aaron GERSCHEL, WILLY [Henry GAUTHIER-VILLARS]

    Carte postale photographique signée par Willy et Polaire

    A. Gerschel|Paris 17 novembre 1903|9 x 14 cm|une carte postale photographique
    Photographic postcard by Aaron Gerschel showing Willy and Polaire, the former having written in black ink the first name of each protagonist in the photograph. On verso: "17-onze-03 Monsieur, Voudrez-vous me faire envoyer un numéro spécimen de la Carte-postale Illustrée ? Salutations distinguées. Willy" ["17-Nov-03 Sir, Would you please send me a specimen copy of the Illustrated Postcard? Distinguished salutations. Willy"] Some minor surface losses to recto.
    In 1902, Polaire - friend of the couple formed by Colette and Willy - landed the role of Claudine at the Bouffes-Parisiens. The show was immensely successful and was performed in the United States in...
    €200
  38. Carte postale autographe photographique dédicacée de Maurice Chevalier adressée à l'écrivain Caro Canaille, la femme de Carlo Rim
    Maurice CHEVALIER

    Carte postale autographe photographique dédicacée de Maurice Chevalier adressée à l'écrivain Caro Canaille, la femme de Carlo Rim

    s. d. [circa 1950]|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une carte postale
    Autograph picture postcard signed by Maurice Chevalier with 10 lines addressed to his friend Caro Canaille, wife of the Provencal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim.
    Handsome copy.
    Maurice Chevalier is depicted facing forward and smiling, in a tuxedo with his famous hat in his right hand.
    "Ah... oui. Chère Caro. J'irais bien vous visiter à Rome - en plus. Mais je n'ai pas même de vacances cet été. Maurice." ["Ah... yes. Dear Caro. I would very much like to visit you in Rome - moreover. But I don't even have holidays this summer. Maurice."]
    €100
  39. Carte postale autographe dédicacée de Maurice Chevalier adressée à l'écrivain Caro Canaille, la femme de Carlo Rim
    Maurice CHEVALIER

    Carte postale autographe dédicacée de Maurice Chevalier adressée à l'écrivain Caro Canaille, la femme de Carlo Rim

    1971|14 x 10.50 cm|une carte postale
    Autograph signed photographic postcard with 9 lines by Maurice Chevalier addressed to his friend Caro Canaille, wife of the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim.
    Handsome copy.
    The postcard represents Maurice Chevalier's property in the Paris region at Marles-la-Coquette, with a photograph of him in a medallion in the upper left corner of the card.
    "Merci chère Caro Canaille. Votre lettre est belle affectueuse et touchante. Bien des années se sont passées sans devoir changer la sympathie qui nous avait rapprochés. Affectueusement. Maurice Chevalier 1971." ["Thank you dear Caro Canaille. Your letter is beautiful, affectionate...
    €100
  40. Mélie - Histoire d'une Cocotte de 1900
    Marthe de KERRIEU, Francis POULENC

    Mélie - Histoire d'une Cocotte de 1900

    Arrault & Cie|Tours 1936|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Some foxing affecting mainly the endpapers.
    Preface by Francis Poulenc, iconography.
    Autograph inscription dated December 1936 and signed by Marthe de Kerrieu to a couple of friends presenting her wishes and wishing them happy holidays for the end of year, enhanced with the signature of Francis Poulenc.
    €400
  41. Les Mots de ma Vie
    Bernard PIVOT

    Les Mots de ma Vie

    Albin Michel|Paris 2011|15 x 22 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
    Signed autograph inscription by Bernard Pivot to a woman named Bernadette.


    €50
  42. Hors Antenne. Conversations avec Maurice Achard
    Michel DRUCKER

    Hors Antenne. Conversations avec Maurice Achard

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1987|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Drucker to a woman named Geneviève.
    €50
  43. La Chanson en son temps. De Béranger au Juke box
    Georges COULONGES

    La Chanson en son temps. De Béranger au Juke box

    Les Editeurs Français Réunis|Paris 1969|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Dated and signed autograph inscription by Georges Coulonges to a friend named Jean-Louis, accompanied by a drawing of a musical staff.





    €50
  45. Partition piano et chant "Les Nouveaux Succès de Maurice Chevalier en plus grand"
    Maurice CHEVALIER

    Partition piano et chant "Les Nouveaux Succès de Maurice Chevalier en plus grand"

    Editions Francis Salabert|Paris s. d. [1928]|27.10 x 35 cm|Une feuille rempliée et une volante
    First edition of this score titled "Les Nouveaux Succès de Maurice Chevalier en plus grand", illustrated on the first page with a beautiful polychrome illustration consisting of a photo montage of the singer striding across the Seine - Eiffel Tower under his arm - reaching the Statue of Liberty and New York skyscrapers.
    Very fine condition.
    €120
  46. Partition pour piano "Manda"
    Roger de VALERIO, SISSLE

    Partition pour piano "Manda"

    Editions Francis Salabert|Paris 1924|27.10 x 34.80 cm|une feuille rempliée

    First French edition of this score for voice and piano, the upper wrapper colour-illustrated by Roger de Valério (1886-1951), then the exclusive cover artist for Éditions Salabert. A fine copy.

    €300
  47. Partition piano et chant "Cirer m'sieu ! ... (Shoe shine boy)"
    Roger de MILOS, Saul CHAPLIN

    Partition piano et chant "Cirer m'sieu ! ... (Shoe shine boy)"

    Editions Francis Salabert|Paris 1937|26.80 x 34.60 cm|une feuille rempliée

    First edition of this song for voice and piano, with a colour-illustrated front cover in a geometric Art Deco style by Roger de Milos. A very fine copy.

    €100
  48. Partition piano et chant "Bim'Bamb'oula ! Fox-trot"
    Paul COLIN, Charles AMBERG

    Partition piano et chant "Bim'Bamb'oula ! Fox-trot"

    Editions Charles Brull|Paris s. d. [1930]|27 x 35.20 cm|une feuille rempliée

    First edition of the French adaptation of this song for voice and piano, the front cover illustrated with a large two-colour composition signed by Paul Colin.

    The song originated as a Viennese schlager in 1929, with music by Karl M. May and lyrics by Charles Amberg, published in Berlin by Karl Brüll. It was adapted into French the following year by André Mauprey and Louis Lemarchand for the revue Un Coup de folie, first performed at the Folies-Bergère in 1930.

    A very fine copy.

    €200
  49. Partition piano et chant "La Madelon de la Victoire - The Madelon of Victory"
    Roger de VALERIO, Lucien BOYER

    Partition piano et chant "La Madelon de la Victoire - The Madelon of Victory"

    Editions Francis Salabert|Paris 1918|26.40 x 34.60 cm|une feuille rempliée
    First edition of this vocal score (bilingual) and piano illustrated on the front cover with a large color illustration by Roger de Valerio. La Madelon was created by Maurice Chevalier at the Casino de Paris.
    Very handsome copy.
    €60
  50. 4ème album Lucien Brûlé - 25 airs de Danse pour piano seul
    Jack ROBERTS, COLLECTIF

    4ème album Lucien Brûlé - 25 airs de Danse pour piano seul

    Editions Foucret et Fils|Paris 1927|25 x 31.50 cm|broché
    First edition of this album containing 25 piano sheet music pieces performed notably at the Casino de Paris, the Moulin Rouge, the Folies Bergères and interpreted by Mistinguett, Josephine Baker and Maurice Chevalier.
    51 pages of sheet music in total, several advertisements at the end featuring photographic reproductions of stars of the era, notably Maurice Chevalier.
    Cover illustrated with a color illustration by Jack Roberts.
    Spine slightly split with some minor lacks. Pleasant interior condition except for a dampstain to the lower margin of a few leaves at the end.
    €100
  52. Un Garçon sans Importance
    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
  53. La grande Sortie
    Marcel MOULOUDJI

    La grande Sortie

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed and inscribed copy from Marcel Mouloudji to Jean Claval.
    €50
  54. Carte postale montage mettant en scène Cléo de Mérode
    Charles REUTLINGER (Cléo de MÉRODE)

    Carte postale montage mettant en scène Cléo de MérodePostcard colour montage featuring Cleo de Merode dancing in four different costumes against a rural background.

    SIP|Paris s. d. [vers 1895-1905]|13.80 x 8.90 cm|une carte postale
    Postcard colour montage featuring Cléo de Mérode dancing in four different costumes against a rural background.
    A copy of this rare postcard edited by Charles Reutlinger has been digitised by Gallica.
    A very beautiful image of one of the very first popular icons.
    €200
  55. Chansons fragiles
    Paul ROMILLY

    Chansons fragiles

    Flammarion|Paris 1898|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of these songs set to music by Marcel Legay.
    Fine illustrated cover.
    Preface by Francisque Sarcey.
    One small repaired tear to verso of front board with adhesive repair, otherwise handsome copy.
    €80
  56. Chansons d'Hier & d'Aujourd'hui.
    Victor MEUSY, Eugène RAPP

    Chansons d'Hier & d'Aujourd'hui.

    Librairie documentaire|Paris 1889|17 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Beautiful illustrated cover by Eugène Rapp.
    Work adorned with illustrations by Rapp, Joanon-Mairer.
    Preface by Coquelin-Cadet.
    Some foxing on the first endpaper, endpapers partially darkened, otherwise handsome copy.
    €100
  57. Chansons d'Hier & d'Aujourd'hui. Répertoire du Chat Noir. - Ière Série
    Victor MEUSY, Eugène RAPP

    Chansons d'Hier & d'Aujourd'hui. Répertoire du Chat Noir. - Ière Série

    J.B. Ferreyrol|Paris 1891|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    New edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Japan paper, justified by the publisher, the only deluxe copies.
    Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots and decorated with double gilt compartments enhanced with gilt wavy fillets, marbled paper boards, pebbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, illustrated covers preserved, red top edge, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated by Eugène Rapp, music by Paul Delmet.
    Preface by Coquelin-Cadet.
    Handsome copy, pleasantly bound.
    €300
  58. Chansons modernes. Répertoire du Chat Noir. - IIème Série
    Victor MEUSY, Fernand FAU

    Chansons modernes. Répertoire du Chat Noir. - IIème Série

    J.B. Ferreyrol|Paris 1891|11 x 18 cm|relié
    New edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Japan paper, justified by the publisher, the only deluxe copies.
    Half red shagreen binding, spine with five fine raised bands set with gilt dots and decorated with double gilt compartments enhanced with gilt wavy fillets, marbled paper boards, pebbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, illustrated covers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated by Fernand Fau.
    Handsome copy, pleasantly bound.
    €300
  59. Barnum par lui-même
    A.H. SAXON, Phineas Taylor BARNUM

    Barnum par lui-même

    Editions de la Gardine|Sorvilier 1986|22 x 22 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition of these letters selected and presented by A.H. Saxon, French translation by L.R. Dauven, one of 1000 numbered copies, the only printing with 100 hors commerce copies.
    Publisher's full fawn chamois binding, smooth spine.
    Iconography, handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from L.R. Dauven to publisher Bernard de Fallois.
    €120
  60. Chansons naïves et perverses
    Gabriel MONTOYA

    Chansons naïves et perverses

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1890|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition decorated with numerous illustrations in the text, with mention of second edition.
    Bradel binding in half green cloth, smooth spine decorated with a central gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at tail, brown shagreen title label with slight scratches, almond green marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Precious signed autograph inscription by Gabriel Montoya, star performer of Rodolphe Salis's Chat Noir and later inept administrator of the Quat'z-arts which he took over in 1910: "A mon vieil ami Joseph Uzanne, en souvenir des bonnes soirées de La Plume, très cordialement j'offre ce volume." ["To my old friend Joseph...
    €250
  61. " Et ce n'est pas un hasard si En attendant Godot, la pièce étonnante de Samuel Beckett, est une entrée de clowns qui dure deux heures, ne traite de rien en particulier, pose tous les problèmes, arrache le rire au moment où l'on devrait s'épouvanter "
    Boris VIAN (Samuel BECKETT)

    " Et ce n'est pas un hasard si En attendant Godot, la pièce étonnante de Samuel Beckett, est une entrée de clowns qui dure deux heures, ne traite de rien en particulier, pose tous les problèmes, arrache le rire au moment où l'on devrait s'épouvanter "Article on the cabaret - Autograph manuscript partly unpublished

    s. n.|Paris s. d. [ca 1953]|21 x 27 cm|11 feuillets rédigés au recto
    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...
    €2,500
  62. Barnum roi du bluff
    Alain SERGENT

    Barnum roi du bluff

    Pierre Horay|Paris 1951|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine slightly sunned with a small light stain at head, minute corner chip at foot of front cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Alain Sergent to the great Céline scholar Pierre Monnier: "... ce portrait d'un farceur dont les imitateurs se prennent trop au sérieux..." ["... this portrait of a joker whose imitators take themselves too seriously..."]
    €50
  64. La défense
    ARLETTY

    La défense

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1971|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy despite a small discolored band in the margin of the second cover.
    Signed autograph inscription from Arletty to a couple of friends: "A Monsieur et Madame Goumy en souvenir de Belle-Isle, Arletty" ["To Mr. and Mrs. Goumy in memory of Belle-Isle, Arletty"]

    €250
  66. Enrico suivi de En souvenir de barbarie
    Marcel MOULOUDJI

    Enrico suivi de En souvenir de barbarie

    Editions Mouloudji|Paris 1978|14 x 19.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine and boards marginally sunned, small lacks to the plastic film covering the boards at their margins.

    €100
  67. Le cabaret
    Raymond RENEFER, Alexandre ARNOUX

    Le cabaret[The Cabaret]

    Editions Lapina|Paris 1922|21 x 27.50 cm|relié
    Illustrated edition with 49 original etchings by Raymond Renefer, one of 24 numbered copies on Japan paper, the deluxe issue after 13 old Japan copies.
    Full red morocco binding, spine slightly faded with four raised bands, gilt roulettes on headcaps, front cover decorated with a geometric design of mosaic morocco pieces in turquoise, brown, navy blue and brown surrounded by gilt dots, burgundy watered silk endpapers and pastedowns, gilt fillet frame on pastedowns, top edge gilt, gilt fillet on edges, covers and spine preserved, binding signed Trinckel.
    The work includes, as stated in the edition justification, the duplicate suite on China paper of the illustrations.
    Handsome...
    €800
  68. Katiouchka danseuse de music-hall
    JACQUES-CHARLES

    Katiouchka danseuse de music-hall

    Fasquelle|Paris 1925|21 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two small tears at head and foot of spine.
    Handsome and rare full-margined copy for which the beautiful cover was illustrated by costume designer José de Zamora.
    €120
  69. La Belle Epoque. Crapouillot n°29
    COLLECTIF

    La Belle Epoque. Crapouillot n°29

    Imprimerie spéciale du Crapouillot|Paris Juin 1955|24.50 x 31.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 330 numbered copies on coated paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Under the direction of Jean Galtier-Boissière.
    Very fine and rich iconography, complete with publisher's slip.
    Minor worming to foot of boards, one crease to head of rear board.
    €70
  70. Histoire des petits théatres de Paris depuis leur origine
    Nicolas BRAZIER

    Histoire des petits théatres de Paris depuis leur origine

    Allardin|Paris 1838|9.50 x 15.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    New edition with some parts in first edition.
    Bradel binding in full olive green cloth, smooth spines decorated with gilt floral motifs, double fillets, dates, places and publisher's name gilt at foot of spines, green morocco title labels, original wrappers preserved.
    Some minor foxing of no consequence.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  71. Le music-hall - Manifeste futuriste
    COLLECTIF, Filippo Tommaso MARINETTI

    Le music-hall - Manifeste futuriste

    S. n.|Milano [Milan] 29 Septembre 1913|23 x 29.50 cm|une feuille
    First edition.
    Two central fold marks, one horizontal, the other vertical, a small tear at the head of the first cover.


    €250
  72. Chez de Max
    Louis DELLUC, Leonetto CAPIELLO

    Chez de Max[At de Max’s]

    L'Edition|Paris 1918|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 12 numbered copies on China paper, this one being No. 1, deluxe issue.
    Spine slightly sunned, two small scratches to the boards, inevitable minor foxing due to the quality of the China paper.
    Work illustrated with 26 plates by Sarah Bernhardt, Jean Lorrain, Marguerite Moreno, Sacha Guitry, after Lucien Laforge, Rip, Leonetto Cappiello, Sacha Guitry, Maurice Perronet, Daniel de Losques...
    Inscribed, dated, and signed by Louis Delluc to the Sociétaire of the Comédie-Française and friend Jules Truffier.
    €700
  73. Clowns de Paris
    ADLEN, SERGE [Maurice Féaudierre]

    Clowns de Paris

    Les éditions des presses du Temps présent|Paris 1959|26.50 x 35.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition consisting of an album of 27 prints colored or in black in or inset, most numbered and justified by Adlen, one of the 243 numbered copies on offset Sirène du Marais.
    Some small foxing mainly affecting the very first and last leaves.
    Our copy is quite complete of the 27 prints it must contain, and not 25 as erroneously announced to the justification of the print.
    Serge's text.
    Signed autograph dedication of Adlen to Armand Lanoux below the justification of the draw.
    €750
  74. L'exposition universelle de 1867 illustrée
    M. F. DUCUING

    L'exposition universelle de 1867 illustrée

    Dentu • et Petit|Paris 1867|27 x 37.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    Publication in 60 installments of 16 pages each, abundantly illustrated with wood engravings.
    Contemporary half brown shagreen binding. The leather of volume 2, although in similar shagreen, is of a lighter brown. Spine with raised bands decorated with blind and gilt fillets. Boards and edges rubbed. Paper very fresh, free from foxing. Good copy.
    The 1867 Universal Exhibition, also called the Universal Exhibition of Art and Industry, is chronologically the seventh universal exhibition and the second taking place in Paris after that of 1855. It was held from April 1 to November 3, 1867 on the Champ-de-Mars, in Paris. 41 countries were represented at the exhibition including Japan...
    €550
  75. A nous deux les femmes
    Jacques CHAZOT

    A nous deux les femmes

    Olivier Orban|Paris 1978|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Autograph signed by Jacques Chazot to a friend named Lucien.
    €20
  76. C'est à Alger
    FELLAG

    C'est à Alger

    J.-C. Lattès|Paris 2002|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition for which it was not drawn from great papers.
    Minute pits without gravity on white garges.
    Autograph dedication signed by Fellag to a close friend: "To Martine with all my tenderness and 1 million kisses."
    €50
  77. Carte postale signée de Mistinguett
    Jeanne Florentine Bourgeois, dite MISTINGUETT

    Carte postale signée de Mistinguett

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1900]|8.50 x 14 cm|une feuille verso
    Photographic postcard depicting singer and actress Mistinguett sitting and three-quarter.
    Signed autograph Mistinguett, at the foot of his portrait, to Mr. Humbert Oberlé.
    €200
  79. Le cirque vu par Paul Colin
    COLLECTIF, Paul COLIN

    Le cirque vu par Paul Colin

    S. n.|Paris 1932|23 x 29.50 cm|broché
    First edition of this program published for the tenth anniversary of the Gala de l'Union des Artistes held at the Cirque d'Hiver on March 5, 1932.
    Rare program illustrated with 10 drawings by Paul Colin.
    The fragile red velvet cover, in homage to the curtains of the Cirque d'Hiver, has slight tears and minute marginal losses.
    We include an invitation card to the circus buffet offered after the show.
    Rare and handsome copy.



    €400
  80. Programme du concert des Décadents du 27 avril au 3 mai 1894
    Jules LÉVY, Jules JOUY

    Programme du concert des Décadents du 27 avril au 3 mai 1894

    Paris 27 avril-3 mai 1894|26.50 x 17.60 cm|broché
    Jules LEVY & Jules JOUY
    & CARPENTIER
    Décadent's concert program from 27 April to 3 May 1894
    Paris 27 April-3 May 1894| 26.5 x 17.6 cm | one leaf
    Rare first edition of the Décadent's concert program held from 27 April to 3 May 1894 at 16 bis Rue Fontaine, in Paris.
    On the reverse there is an elegant and humorous blue lithographed poster promoting Carpentier's “lively shadows.”
    The leaflet has significant foxing, its lower left corner is cut, there are superficial sections of paper missing and the remains of some adhesive paper in the margin of the program.
    Successor of the Café des Incohérents created by Jules Lévy, writer, actor and ex-Hydropath...
    €600
  81. Paroles de "Ah! La pé... la pé... la pépinière !!!" (Concert de la Pépinière) illustrées par Félix Vallotton
    Albert PAJOL, Adolphe COUTURET

    Paroles de "Ah! La pé... la pé... la pépinière !!!" (Concert de la Pépinière) illustrées par Félix VallottonOperetta's lyrics

    Pajol & Cie|Paris 1900|15.20 x 22 cm|broché
    Albert PAJOL & Adolphe COUTURET
    & Charles JACOUTOT & Félix VALLOTTON
    Operetta's lyrics
    « Ah ! La pé... la pé... la pépinière !!! »
    Pajol & Cie | Paris 1900 | 15.2 x 22 cm | original wrappers
    Rare first edition of the operetta's lyrics “Ah! La pé... la pé... la pépinière !!!».
    Cover by Félix Vallotton.
    Very fresh condition.
    €800
  82. République de Montmartre - souscription pour l'arbre de Noël des petits poulbots au cirque Médrano
    Joe BRIDGE, Adolphe Léon WILLETTE

    République de Montmartre - souscription pour l'arbre de Noël des petits poulbots au cirque Médrano

    L'Emancipatrice|[Würzburg] 1929|10.50 x 13.70 cm|une feuille
    Very rare prospectus for the banquet of the Republic of Montmartre, organized at the Moulin de la Galette on November 6, 1931.
    In the upper part, there is a beautiful original print signed Francisque Poulbot representing the citizens of the Republic of Montmartre returning from vacation.
    In the spirit of the Paris Commune, the Republic of Montmartre was created in 1921 by Parisian artists Joé Bridge, Adolphe Willette, Jean-Louis Forain, Francisque Poulbot, Maurice Neumont, Louis Morin, Maurice Milliere, Raoul Guerin and Jules Depaquit . His parties and banquets, often organized in the mythical places of Montmartre (Moulin de la Galette, Circus Medrano, Moulin...
    €80
  83. Dessin original signé au fusain et rehauts de gouache : contorsionniste à la fête du Trône
    Georges TOURNON

    Dessin original signé au fusain et rehauts de gouache : contorsionniste à la fête du Trône

    Paris 1932|15 x 9.50 cm|une feuille
    Original drawing of the painter and draftsman Georges Tournon, in charcoal enhanced with gouache, signed "G. Tournon Feast of the throne Paris 1932".
    "Georges Tournon was to be a Parisian artist who had acquired a certain dexterity in the art of chewing the street people, he had a real predilection to identify and draw from the nature of characters misery among the two wars: tramps curled up by the cold and hunger, couples of old people sitting on a bench, stray wanderers ... he associated with those excluded "at the end of the roll", sellers of "almost nothing", which, against a few cents, yielded to the passers-by flowers, mimosa, feather duster ... or played the...
    €280
  84. Dessin original signé au fusain et rehauts de gouache : un clown et un nain à la fête du Trône
    Georges TOURNON

    Dessin original signé au fusain et rehauts de gouache : un clown et un nain à la fête du Trône

    Paris 1932|15 x 9.50 cm|une feuille
    Original drawing of the painter and draftsman Georges Tournon, in charcoal enhanced with gouache, signed "G. Tournon Feast of the Throne Paris 1932".
    "Georges Tournon was to be a Parisian artist who had acquired a certain dexterity in the art of chewing the street people, he had a real predilection to identify and draw from the nature of characters misery among the two wars: tramps curled up by the cold and hunger, couples of old people sitting on a bench, stray wanderers ... he associated with those excluded "at the end of the roll", sellers of "almost nothing", which, against a few cents, yielded to the passers-by flowers, mimosa, feather duster ... or played the...
    €400
  85. Dessin original signé au fusain et rehauts de gouache : danseuse de cabaret et petit clown
    Georges TOURNON

    Dessin original signé au fusain et rehauts de gouache : danseuse de cabaret et petit clown

    Paris 1932|15 x 9.50 cm|une feuille
    Original drawing of the painter and draftsman Georges Tournon, in charcoal enhanced with gouache, signed "G. Tournon Feast of the Throne Paris 1932".
    "Georges Tournon was to be a Parisian artist who had acquired a certain dexterity in the art of chewing the street people, he had a real predilection to identify and draw from the nature of characters misery among the two wars: tramps curled up by the cold and hunger, couples of old people sitting on a bench, stray wanderers ... he associated with those excluded "at the end of the roll", sellers of "almost nothing", which, against a few cents, yielded to the passers-by flowers, mimosa, feather duster ... or played the...
    €380
  86. Oh ! Nos grandes actrices parisiennes et leur opinion sur le Quina-Laroche. Présentées par Brasseur, dessinées par De Losques, célébrées par Redelsperger, gravées par Devambez
    Albert BRASSEUR, DE LOSQUES [Henri-Daniel-Casimir-Paul THOUROUDE]

    Oh ! Nos grandes actrices parisiennes et leur opinion sur le Quina-Laroche. Présentées par Brasseur, dessinées par De Losques, célébrées par Redelsperger, gravées par Devambez

    Devambez|Paris s. d. [circa 1910]|17 x 26 cm|en feuilles sous chemise cartonnée à lacets
    First edition of this promotional publication created for Quina-Laroche.
    Handsome copy.
    Full cardboard chemise, smooth spine, illustrated front cover, chemise complete with its two ties.
    Work complete with its 10 color lithographs depicting actresses praising the benefits of Quina-Laroche.

    €150
  88. Les 300 inévitables
    Yves MOUROUSI

    Les 300 inévitables

    Julliard|Paris 1973|10.50 x 21.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition for which it was not drawn large papers.
    Publisher's binding in full blue cardboard, smooth back, iconography.
    Nice copy despite the back very slightly warped.
    Autograph signed by Yves Mourousi to Bernard Langlois.
    €70
  89. Louis Armstrong
    Hugues PANASSIÉ

    Louis Armstrong

    Editions du Belvédère|Paris 1947|15.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition for wich no grand papier (deluxe) copies were printed.
    Light dampstains on the last pages, not affecting the text.
    Iconography.
    Signed autograph inscription from Hugues Panassié to Jean Saint-Martin with an extremely rare signature of Louis Armstrong.
    €2,000
  90. Photographie dédicacée de John Mills
    John MILLS

    Photographie dédicacée de John Mills

    S. n.|s. l. 1930|8 x 13.50 cm|une feuille
    Photograph of Maurice Chevalier standing with his hands in the pockets of his jacket.
    Autograph tribute signed by Maurice Chevalier.
    €80
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