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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Wove paper, invented by James Whatman for the English publisher John Baskerville, is distinguishable by the absence of chain and wire lines in its overall finish.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">It earned its French name &ldquo;papier v&eacute;lin&rdquo; for its similar appearance to the ancient vellum skin that preceded the invention of paper. Over the centuries, some very rare copies were still printed on vellum calfskin, as a special order for distinguished patrons.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Smooth and satiny, generally perfectly white, wove paper is homogeneous, without grain or texture. The reader appreciates its clarity rather than its innate beauty. The frequently attached term "Pur fil", means "abundant" (but rarely an exclusive composition) in linen and hemp, like the rag papers of yesteryear. Its supple feel invites insatiable reading and is ideal for the discovery of unknown texts and new authors.</span></p>
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First Editions on Wove Paper

Wove paper, invented by James Whatman for the English publisher John Baskerville, is distinguishable by the absence of chain and wire lines in its overall finish.

It earned its French name “papier vélin” for its similar appearance to the ancient vellum skin that preceded the invention of paper. Over the centuries, some very rare copies were still printed on vellum calfskin, as a special order for distinguished patrons.

Smooth and satiny, generally perfectly white, wove paper is homogeneous, without grain or texture. The reader appreciates its clarity rather than its innate beauty. The frequently attached term "Pur fil", means "abundant" (but rarely an exclusive composition) in linen and hemp, like the rag papers of yesteryear. Its supple feel invites insatiable reading and is ideal for the discovery of unknown texts and new authors.

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  5. The deluxe memoirs, inscribed by the most famous French ace of the R.A.F.
    Le grand cirque - Souvenirs d'un pilote de chasse français dans la R.A.F.
    Pierre-Henri CLOSTERMANN
    Le grand cirque - Souvenirs d'un pilote de chasse français dans la R.A.F.
    [The Big Show]
    Flammarion|Paris 1948|16 x 22.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 110 copies printed on Arches wove paper, deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy, untrimmed, illustrated with photographs.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Pierre Clostermann: "... en cordial hommage d'un \"chasseur\" des FADL qui maniait plus facilement son avion que la dédicace. Pierre Clostermann."

    €1,500
  8. Victoire sur l'Everest
    John HUNT, Edmund HILLARY (signed)
    Victoire sur l'Everest
    The ascent of Everest
    Amiot-Dumont|Paris [Paris] 1953|16.5 x 22.5 cm|Reliure de l'éditeur

    First edition in French, one of 1,000 numbered copies on Annonay rag paper, the only deluxe paper copies.

     

     

    Illustrated with numerous photographs. Preface by Maurice Herzog. Foreword by the Duke of Edinburgh.

     

     

    Publisher’s full flexible boards binding. Lacking slipcase, spine sunned with minor tears at head and foot.

     

     

    Rare and handsome autograph inscription, dated and signed by General John Hunt: "A M. Robert Moch vous témoignant notre reconnaissance de nous avoir préparé la trace jusqu'au sommet du signal de l'Iséran le 3 janvier - et pour vous exprimer nos regrets de ne pas l'avoir suivie ! John Hunt 7/1/54."

     

     

    This copy is further enhanced with the handwritten signature of Edmund Hillary beneath the inscription.

     

     

     

    €2,000
  12. Au Maroc - Exemplaire du maréchal Hubert Lyautey
    Abel BONNARD (to Hubert LYAUTEY)
    Au Maroc - Exemplaire du maréchal Hubert Lyautey
    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1927|14.2 x 21.2 cm|Broché

    First edition, one of 1,500 copies printed on vellum paper, this one unnumbered.

    A handsome copy.

    Illustrated with a frontispiece by Jean Berque.

    Exceptional full-page signed presentation inscription from Abel Bonnard to Hubert Lyautey, the first Resident-General of the French Protectorate in Morocco: "A monsieur le maréchal Lyautey, qui, marmi tant d'autres illustres, a aussi sauvé la beauté du Maroc. En respectueux hommage. Abel Bonnard."

    €600
  15. Les marionettes siciliennes
    Annie HUREL-PROSZYNSKA, Guy ROHOU
    Les marionettes siciliennes
    Aux dépens de l'artiste|Paris 1974|22.5 x 31.5 cm|En feuilles sous chemise et étui

    First edition, printed in 105 copies on Rives wove paper, this copy being one of the 60 with an original etching signed in pencil by Annie Proszynska.

    Colophon signed in pencil by both Guy Rohou and Annie Proszynska.

    Illustrated with 15 original etchings by Annie Proszynska, including a frontispiece, a full-page plate, a double-page plate, and 12 in-text illustrations.

    A fine copy, complete with its original Siena moiré cloth chemise and slipcase.

     

    €200
  24. Les Morot-Chandonneur ou une grande famille décrite de Stendhal à Marcel Aymé, peinte d'Ingres à Picasso
    Philippe JULLIAN, Bernard MINORET
    Les Morot-Chandonneur ou une grande famille décrite de Stendhal à Marcel Aymé, peinte d'Ingres à Picasso
    Plon|Paris 1955|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Illustrations in and hors-texte by Marcel Jullian after Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Jean Cocteau, Raoul Dufy, Honoré Daumier, Auguste Renoir; preface by Pierre Gaxotte.
    Handsome copy of this amusing series of literary pastiches by Colette, Stendhal, George Sand, André Gide, Jean Cocteau, André Breton retracing the very rich hours of the Morot-Chandonneur family.
    Autograph inscription signed by Philippe Jullian, who also signed for Bernard Minoret, to Joseph Breitbach enriched with an original drawing in blue ink depicting the two authors offering a bouquet of flowers to the dedicatee in front of the sculpted entrance of the Morot-Chandonneur house.
    €300
  26. L'hygiène des lettres III : Savoir et goût
    René ETIEMBLE
    L'hygiène des lettres III : Savoir et goût
    Gallimard|Paris 1958|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié sous étui
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours being one of the 5 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies after 15 on Holland paper.
    Full red sheep binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with black fillets, gilt date at foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, original wrappers and spine preserved, slipcase with red sheep borders, red paper boards.
    Fine full-page autograph inscription signed by René Etiemble to Joseph Breitbach.
    €150
  29. Le fond et la forme I & II
    Jean DUTOURD
    Le fond et la forme I & II
    Gallimard|Paris 1958-1960|15 x 20.50 cm|3 volumes brochés
    First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pur fil for each volume.
    Handsome set to which we add the third volume on ordinary paper and without inscription.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Joseph Breitbach on each volume: "... ces petites idées plus ou moins philosophiques." (... these little more or less philosophical ideas.) on the first volume; "... en attendant le tome III avec l'amitié de Jean Dutourd..." (... awaiting volume III with the friendship of Jean Dutourd...) on the second volume.
    Manuscript notes by the dedicatee, in pencil, on the last pages of the first two volumes.
    €300
  31. Le génie et les fumisteries du divin
    Henry de MONTHERLANT
    Le génie et les fumisteries du divin
    Nouvelle société d'Édition|Paris s. d. [1929]|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Holland paper, ours being one of the few hors commerce copies.
    A handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with a color frontispiece by Hermann Paul as well as a vignette on the cover, headpieces and wood-engraved initials after Abel Brunyer.
    Manuscript signature of Henri de Montherlant between the half-title page and the frontispiece.
    €400
  33. " C'est le crach du Panama qui fit de moi un poète !" (It was the Panama crash that made me a poet!)
    Le Panama ou les Aventures de mes Sept Oncles
    Raoul DUFY, Blaise CENDRARS
    Le Panama ou les Aventures de mes Sept Oncles
    Editions de la Sirène|Paris 1918|19 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on Arches laid paper.
    Work illustrated with 25 American railroad route maps.
    Spine skillfully restored, discreet crease marks to corners.
    Superb livre-objet, like the Prose du Transsibérien which was composed in the same period, the poem is presented folded. The second cover in bright red executed by Raoul Dufy resembles the railway timetables that one slipped into one's pocket: "Le nom de Cendrars orne une bouée de sauvetage, associant l'auctorité d'avant-garde au travail de sauvetage, dans une décennie marquée par les catastrophes maritimes, du Titanic au Lusitania" (The name of Cendrars adorns a life preserver, associating avant-garde authority with rescue work, in a decade marked by maritime disasters, from the Titanic to the Lusitania) (Sophie Esch).
    Rare early autograph inscription, signed and dated December 1918 on this text by Blaise Cendrars to Georges Le Cardonnel, literary critic who co-wrote with Charles Vellay, La Littérature contemporaine, a survey conducted among French critics, writers and poets. The year following the inscription, he would sign a review of J'ai tué in la Minerve française.
    €3,500
  34. Connaissance de la mort
    Roger VITRAC
    Connaissance de la mort
    Nrf|Paris 1926|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 894 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours one of the 30 hors commerce copies.
    Our hors commerce copy bearing the letter "b" was traditionally reserved for Jean Schlumberger, one of the 6 founders of the Nrf.
    Spine with minor tears of no consequence, some worming affecting principally the endpapers.
    Autograph inscription signed by Roger Vitrac to Jean Schlumberger.
    Below the autograph inscription, Jean Schlumberger has written this amusing note, as a gift to his friend Joseph Breitbach: "Confié vierge à Joseph Breitbach JS 1er août 60. JS."
    Provenance: from the libraries of Jean Schlumberger then Joseph Breitbach.
    In 1929, the German writer and francophile Joseph Breitbach came to France and settled in Paris two years later. His books banned in Germany from 1933, he then applied for French nationality in 1937 while returning his German passport, making him stateless. Arrested in 1939 as a German native, Jean Schlumberger would have him released, which sealed the beginning of a long friendship.
    €150
  35. Le théâtre de Maurice Boissard 1907-1923
    Paul LEAUTAUD
    Le théâtre de Maurice Boissard 1907-1923
    Nrf|Paris 1926|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 944 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours one of the 30 hors commerce copies.
    Our hors commerce copy bearing the letter "b" was traditionally reserved for Jean Schlumberger, one of the 6 founders of the Nrf.
    Spine lightly sunned, otherwise a handsome copy complete with its publisher's slip.
    Autograph inscription signed by Paul Léautaud to Jean Schlumberger.
    Below the autograph inscription, Jean Schlumberger has written this note, as a gift to his friend Joseph Breitbach: "Et pour l'amusement de J.B. JS."
    Provenance: from the libraries of Jean Schlumberger then Joseph Breitbach.
    In 1929, the German writer and francophile Joseph Breitbach came to France and settled in Paris two years later. His books banned in Germany from 1933, he then applied for French nationality in 1937 while returning his German passport, making him stateless. Arrested in 1939 as a German native, Jean Schlumberger would have him released, which sealed the beginning of a long friendship.
    €350
  38. Mademoiselle Irnois
    Arthur de GOBINEAU
    Mademoiselle Irnois
    Nrf|Paris 1920|16.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition in volume form, one of 133 numbered copies on pure paper reimposed in Tellière quarto format, ours one of 8 hors commerce lettered copies, from the deluxe issue.
    Our hors commerce copy bearing the letter "b" was traditionally reserved for Jean Schlumberger, one of the 6 founders of the NRF.
    Handsome copy despite the first two signatures which tend to come loose.
    Foreword by Tancrède de Visan.
    At the head of the half-title page, manuscript note by Jean Schlumberger, as a gift to his friend Joseph Breitbach for his 58th birthday, quoting a verse by Jean de La Fontaine from the fable "Les deux amis": "... Un songe, un rien tout lui fait peur quand il s'agit de ce qu'il aime. La Fontaine. Pour l'anniversaire de Jospeh 61. J.S." ("...A dream, a trifle frightens him when it concerns what he loves. La Fontaine. For Joseph's birthday 61. J.S.")
    Provenance: from the libraries of Jean Schlumberger then Joseph Breitbach.
    In 1929, the German writer and francophile Joseph Breitbach came to France and settled in Paris two years later. His books banned in Germany from 1933, he then applied for French nationality in 1937 while returning his German passport, making him stateless. Arrested in 1939 as a German native, Jean Schlumberger secured his release, sealing the beginning of a long friendship.
    €180
  41. Doucin
    Jean DUTOURD
    Doucin
    Gallimard|Paris 1955|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Guérimand coloured vellum, the only deluxe copies after 15 on Holland paper.
    Spine and boards very slightly and marginally lightened, handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Joseph Breitbach: "... cette histoire où on joue à cache-cache avec les personnages, amicalement Dutourd..." ("...this story where we play hide-and-seek with the characters, with friendship Dutourd...")
    €250
  47. La femme au pesage par Don
    Ion DON, André DANTAN
    La femme au pesage par Don
    André Dantan|Paris 1931|32 x 33.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition printed in 250 numbered copies signed by Don in pencil on the justification page.
    The work contains 36 plates of drawings printed separately and hand-colored by André Dantan.
    Introduction by J. Trarieux.
    We include a notice indicating that the exhibition of the original drawings from this album will take place at the Casino de Deauville from July 15 to August 31, 1931.
    A very handsome copy complete with its very fragile red paper cover with very light scratches of no consequence, the slipcase is lacking.
    €800
  50. Pour une vierge noire
    Henry de MONTHERLANT
    Pour une vierge noire
    Editions du cadran|Paris 1930|17 x 25.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on handmade Arches vellum.
    Some light foxing.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri de Montherlant: "A mon ami Louis Fabulet, ces pages monastiques, en revenant de Tiffauges et de Saint Wandrille avec le souvenir très amical du 12 août 1930. Montherlant" (To my friend Louis Fabulet, these monastic pages, returning from Tiffauges and Saint Wandrille with very friendly memory of August 12, 1930. Montherlant).
    On the tissue paper covering the copy, Henri de Montherlant has inscribed in blue ballpoint pen: "Entièrement passé dans la Pléiade essais" (Entirely included in the Pléiade essays).
    €250
  51. Mission providentielle
    [Henry de MONTHERLANT
    Mission providentielle
    Imprimerie Ramlot et Cie|s. l. 1938|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Strictly hors commerce first edition, one of 60 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies after 5 on Holland paper.
    Handsome and very rare full-margined copy of this work which denounces the misdeeds of French colonization in the Maghreb.
    Mission providentielle, published in 65 copies at the author's expense under the pseudonym François Lazerge, consists of a first version of La Rose de sable which would appear, in its definitive version, at Henri Lefebvre in 1967.
    Finally, fearing to attract the wrath of the authorities, Henri de Montherlant refused to distribute Mission providentielle and published it only privately.

    €1,000
  52. Histoire Naturelle imaginaire
    Henry de MONTHERLANT
    Histoire Naturelle imaginaire
    Editions du Trianon|Paris 1933|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 875 numbered copies on vergé de rives paper, ours unnumbered.
    Work illustrated with four copperplate engravings by Charles Guyot.
    Handsome copy.
    Important autograph inscription signed by Henri de Montherlant to the woman of letters and philosopher Alice Poirier: "A Alice Poirier, qui trouvera ici Khosröes et de ses compagnons, sympathique souvenir de Montherlant." (To Alice Poirier, who will find here Khosroes and his companions, kind regards from Montherlant.)
    Fervent admirer and lover of Henri de Montherlant whom she nicknamed her "dear Rilet," Alice Poirier maintained, from 1927 to 1950, an important correspondence with the writer, letters to which the latter did not always respond but which he kept to nourish his work.
    Thus, Alice Poirier served as model for the two principal female figures, Andrée Hacquebaut and Solange Dandillot, of the tetralogy cycle of "Jeunes filles."
    Brilliant doctor of philosophy, she was equally close to Pierre Drieu la Rochelle and Jean Paulhan and drew from her epistolary correspondence with her great love, in 1955, a largely autobiographical novel entitled Récit de Grete in which Henri de Montherlant appeared under the character of Michel Cabrol.
    €800
  55. L'hygiène des lettres IV : Poètes ou faiseurs
    René ETIEMBLE
    L'hygiène des lettres IV : Poètes ou faiseurs
    Gallimard|Paris 1966|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié sous étui
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies after 20 Holland.
    Full red sheep binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with black fillets, gilt date at foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, covers and spine preserved, slipcase edged with red sheep, red paper boards.
    The "n" in the word "bien" in the autograph inscription having been trimmed by the binder.
    Amusing autograph inscription signed by René Etiemble: "Pour Joseph Breitbach, en très bon souvenir, ce (ou ces) poètes ou faiseurs et en souhaitant de le voir déserter bien Münich. Etiemble." ("For Joseph Breitbach, with very fond memories, this (or these) poets or makers and hoping to see him desert Munich well. Etiemble.")
    €150
  56. L'hygiène des lettres V : C'est le bouquet !
    René ETIEMBLE
    L'hygiène des lettres V : C'est le bouquet !
    Gallimard|Paris 1967|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié sous étui
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies after 20 on Holland paper.
    Full red sheep binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with black fillets, gilt date at foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, original wrappers and spine preserved, slipcase edged in red sheep, red pasteboard covers.
    Some scratches to spine.
    Amusing autograph inscription signed by René Etiemble: "Pour Joseph Breitbach, vraiment qu'il souscrive des grands papiers de c'est le bouquet ! En fidèle et cordial souvenir. Etiemble." (For Joseph Breitbach, truly that he subscribes to deluxe copies is the ultimate! In faithful and cordial remembrance. Etiemble.)
    €150
  64. François Villon film
    Pierre MAC ORLAN (François VILLON)
    François Villon film
    Maréchal éditeur|Paris 1945|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on bouffant finlandia.
    Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip and errata sheet.
    Work illustrated with 4 illustrations by André Jean.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Mac Orlan to Daniel Morrette: "... le texte de qui était mon projet avant la réalisation du film... il y a quelques différences..." (... the text which was my project before the film's realization... there are some differences...)
    Original screenplay by Pierre Mac Orlan, directed by André Zwobada, music by Georges Auric, with, in the principal roles, Serge Regianni (sic) and Renée Faure.
    €250
  80. L'homme à la recherche de son âme - Témoignage d'un français sur le drame de ce temps
    René BENJAMIN, André JACQUEMIN
    L'homme à la recherche de son âme - Témoignage d'un français sur le drame de ce temps
    Plon|Paris 1943|14.50 x 20 cm|relié
    First edition printed in 1050 numbered copies on roto blanc, ours one of 150 hors commerce copies.
    Half-fawn morocco binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with black fillets, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, original covers preserved though slightly soiled.
    Work illustrated with 7 etchings by André Jacquemin.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by René Benjamin to his friend Marcel Gondard: "... l'ami de coeur pour qu'il me lise simplement... avec son coeur..." ("...the friend of the heart so that he may read me simply... with his heart...")
    €120
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