Exceptional Autographs

Jean LURKIN, Jeph LAMBERT
La bataille de la Saône ou le grand serment du "parisien", épopée bachique de la Bourgogne contemporaine
Editions Saint-Hubert|Vervoz par Ocquier 1935|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
First edition, one of 75 copies numbered on Holland paper and justified by the author, the only deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription from Jean Lurkin to madame Henri Béraud.
Work illustrated with period color frescoes of time and harvest painted by Jeph Lambert.
Light foxing on the covers.
Provenance: from the Ré Island library of Henri Béraud.
€350
Abel LURKIN
Moeurs des condruses
Editions Saint-Hubert|Vervoz par Ocquier 1933|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Abel Lurkin to Henri Béraud: "... ce petit bouquin du terroir ardennais..." ["... this little book of the Ardennes countryside..."]
Light foxing mainly affecting the covers.
Provenance: from the Ré Island library of Henri Béraud.
€80
Concetto PETTINATO
A Parigi coi francesi
Fratelli Treves Editori|Milano [Milan] 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Concetto Pettinato to Henri Béraud: "... en échange de ce qu'il a vu à Rome..." ["... in exchange for what he saw in Rome..."]
Minor foxing to boards and endpapers, slight tear to foot of spine.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud.
€200
Jean LARNAC
Louise Labé, la belle cordière de Lyon (1522-1566)
Firmin-Didot & Cie|Paris 1934|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Jean Larnac to Henri Béraud: "... qui comme Louise Labé vécut son enfance dans une boutique lyonnaise. Et puisse le souvenir de "La gerbe d'or" lui faire aimer les corderies de Pierre Labé et d'Ennemonde Perrin..." ["... who like Louise Labé lived his childhood in a Lyon shop. And may the memory of 'La gerbe d'or' make him love the rope-making shops of Pierre Labé and Ennemonde Perrin..."]
Illustrated.
Light foxing affecting mainly the covers.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud on the Île de Ré.
€80
Paul BOURGET
Nouveaux essais de psychologie contemporaine
Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1886|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Bourget to Théodore de Banville.
Regarding Turgenev, Leconte de Lisle, Dumas fils, the Goncourt brothers...
Spine cracked with slight lacks at head and foot, some light foxing.
€250
Henri BÉRAUD
El vitriolo de luna
Editorial Nunez Samper|Madrid 1923|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
First edition of the Spanish translation of "Vitriol de lune" which won the Prix Goncourt a year earlier.
Bradel binding in full moiré-patterned paper, smooth spine, brown morocco title-label, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Schroeder.
Precious signed autograph inscription from the translator J. de Saseta: "Au maître Henri Béraud en souvenir des longues heures passées en communication spirituelle avec lui." ["To master Henri Béraud in memory of the long hours spent in spiritual communication with him."]
Some minor foxing affecting mainly the white endpapers of the binding.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€200
Henri BÉRAUD
El martirio del obeso
Editorial Nunez Samper|Madrid 1923|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
First edition of the Spanish translation of "Martyre de l'obèse" which won the Prix Goncourt a year earlier.
Bradel binding in full moiré-patterned paper, smooth spine, brown morocco title-label, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Schroeder.
Precious signed autograph inscription from the translator J. de Saseta: "Au maître Henri Béraud hommage de son traducteur." ["To master Henri Béraud, homage from his translator."]
Some minor foxing affecting mainly the white endpapers of the binding.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€200
Henri POURRAT
Les vaillances, farces et gentillesses de Gaspard des montagnes. La tour du levant où quand Gaspard mit fin à l'histoire
Albin Michel|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Henri Pourrat to Henri Béraud.
A lack at head of spine.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud of Ré.
€100
Reynaldo HAHN
L'oreille au guet
Gallimard|Paris 1937|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Reynaldo Hahn to Henri Béraud.
Spine sunned, covers stained, light foxing affecting mainly the endpapers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.
€250
Yvonne RENAULT-MAGNY
Rayons X
Flammarion|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Yvonne Renault-Magny to Henri Béraud.
Spine with a small tear at foot, worming to front cover.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.
€60
Albert RHYSS WILLIAMS, Paul VAILLANT-COUTURIER
La terre russe
Gallimard|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition established by Paul Vaillant-Couturier, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Paul Vaillant-Couturier to Henri Béraud: "... ce livre de quelqu'un qui a vu la terre "russe"..." ["... this book from someone who has seen the "Russian" land..."]
Spine slightly sunned, minor foxing on covers and endpapers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's Ré Island library.
€100
Roger DÉVIGNE
Les camelots de la reine
A la lampe d'Aladdin|Liège 1928|17 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on tinted laid paper, ours one of the few author's copies justified by Roger Devigne.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Roger Devigne to Henri Béraud: "... en haute amitié intellectuelle pour l'oruvre, pour l'homme, cette gerbe de souvenirs et de philosophies..." ["... in high intellectual friendship for the work, for the man, this sheaf of memories and philosophies..."]
Minor foxing without gravity.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's Ré Island library.
€60
CHARLES-ETIENNE
Les épices libertines
Editions Curio|Paris 1926|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Charles-Etienne to Henri Béraud: "... en hommage de haute estime littéraire..." ["in homage of high literary esteem..."] expanded with a visiting card on which the author requests a little of Henri Béraud's time so that he might devote some of his attention "à cette humble plaquette dans le fatras des productions qui vous parviennent..." ["to this humble booklet among the jumble of productions that reach you..."]
First cover slightly discolored at foot.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud in Ré.
€80
Ernest TISSERAND
Contes de la popote
Georges Crès & Cie|Paris 1919|11.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half indigo percaline, smooth spine slightly sunned decorated with a central gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, black shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding characteristic of those that composed Henri Béraud's library.
Humorous autograph inscription signed by Ernest Tisserand to Henri Béraud: "... voici en souvenir de la guerre, un livre de guerre qui est peut-être le moins livre de guerre des livres de guerre..." ["... here in memory of the war, a war book which is perhaps the least war book of war books..."]
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's...
€80
Honoré de BALZAC
Louis Lambert - Les proscrits - Séraphita
Librairie Nouvelle|1858|11 x 17 cm|relié
New edition, single volume from the complete works.
Reading binding in half green percaline, squared spine, glued paper title labels, skillful restorations to joints, corners slightly bumped, modest contemporary binding. Copy presented in tobacco calf chemise, smooth spine decorated with double gilt fillets, date at foot, tobacco calf-backed slipcase, the ensemble signed by Goy & Vilaine.

Precious autograph inscription signed by Ewelina Hanska, "Madame de Balzac, Princesse Hanska," to Angelo de Sorr.
Angelo de Sorr, pseudonym of Ludovic Sclafer, is a Bordeaux writer and friend of Aurélien Scholl, Charles Monselet and the Goncourt brothers. He...
€2,500
Marcel Etienne GRANCHER
La soierie meurt...
Editions Lugdunum|Lyon 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on vélin Montgolfier, the only deluxe copies.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Marcel-Etienne Grancher to Henri Béraud who is not named specifically: "A vous, maître, avec tout le respectueux dévouement... (Pour Prix Gringoire 1933)" ["To you, master, with all respectful devotion... (For Prix Gringoire 1933)"].
Illustrated cover.
Two small tears reglued on spine, some light foxing on the slightly soiled back cover.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€150
René BENJAMIN
Aliborons et démagogues
Arthème Fayard & Cie|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Precious and fine autograph inscription signed by René Benjamin to Henri Béraud: "... que j'aime et que j'admire, parce qu'il est un des deux ou trois écrivains vivants de notre époque! ..." ["... whom I love and admire, because he is one of the two or three living writers of our time! ..."]
Spine sunned and warped, some light foxing without significance.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€80
Georges LIONNAIS
Fêtes lorraines, coutumes provinciales d'avant-guerre
Editions de la "Revue des indépendants"|Paris 1920|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Georges Lionnais to Henri Béraud.
Work illustrated with a photographic portrait of the author as frontispiece.
Small paper lacks and stains to rear board, author's visiting card laid in.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud of Ré.
€80
Henri PAIRAULT
Chez eux...
Berger-Levrault|Nancy • & Paris • & Strasbourg 1922|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Henri Pairault to Henri Béraud: "... en hommage de haute estime littéraire..." ["in tribute of high literary esteem..."] enriched with a visiting card on which the author requests a little time from Henri Béraud so that he might devote some of his attention "à cette humble plaquette dans le fatras des productions qui vous parviennent..." ["to this humble booklet among the jumble of productions that reach you..."]
Work illustrated with 20 caricatures of distinctly anti-German inspiration.
Two small lacks to foot of spine, foxing to rear board.
Provenance...
€80
Léon RIOTOR
La brasserie du parc, histoire lyonnaise
Editions Lugdunum|Lyon 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Léon Riotor to Henri Béraud.
Illustrated cover.
Spine lightly sunned with a small reattached tear at foot.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud in Ré.
€80
Didier DE ROULX
La chanson des Oyats, roman dans les plaines de l'Yser avant 1914
Editions de la Jeune école|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Didier De Roulx to master Henri Béraud: "... avec mon cordial souvenir encadré d'une aquarelle originale. Didier De Roulx. En vacances à Bruges rue Neuve de Gand..." ["... with my cordial remembrance framed by an original watercolor. Didier De Roulx. On vacation in Bruges, rue Neuve de Gand..."]
Indeed, Didier de Roulx has illustrated the first cover with an original signed watercolor representing three sailing ships navigating.
A slight lack at head of spine which also bears a small reattached tear, light foxing on the second cover.
€100
Pierre BISE
Le cauchemar allemand
Editions Civis|Paris • & Lausanne • & Bruxelles [Brussels] 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Pierre Bise to Henri Béraud: "... ce vibrant appel d'un neutre à la vigilance de la France gardienne de la civilisation méditerranéenne..." ["...this vibrant appeal from a neutral to the vigilance of France, guardian of Mediterranean civilization..."]
Illustrated cover.
Spine and back cover lightly and marginally sunned.
Provenance: from the Ré Island library of Henri Béraud.
€80
Samuel BECKETT (inscribed to Geer van VELDE)
Assez - Exemplaire du peintre Geer Van Velde
Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1966|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition. One of 100 deluxe advance copies on B.F.K. de Rives, only deluxe copies along with 512 others on B.F.K. de Rives.

Precious copy inscribed and dated April 1966 by Beckett to his friend the painter Geer (Van Velde) and his wife Lise.

Nice copy.

“What to say of the sliding planes, the shimmering contours, the cut-out figures in the fog, the balance that any little thing can break, breaking and re-forming themselves under our very eyes? How to talk about the colors that breathe and pant? Of the swarming stasis? Of this world without weight, without force, without shadow? Here everything moves, swims, fells, comes back, falls apart...
€1,500
Samuel BECKETT (inscribed to Geer van VELDE)
Sans - Exemplaire du peintre Geer Van Velde[Sans – Copy from the painter Geer Van Velde]
Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1969|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 100 hors commerce (advance) copies on BFK de Rives paper, the only deluxe copies with 642 other copies on BFK de Rives paper.

Precious copy inscribed and dated January 1970 by Beckett to his friend the painter Geer (Van Velde) and his wife Lise.

Nice copy.

“What to say of the sliding planes, the shimmering contours, the cut-out figures in the fog, the balance that any little thing can break, breaking and re-forming themselves under our very eyes? How to talk about the colors that breathe and pant? Of the swarming stasis? Of this world without weight, without force, without shadow? Here everything moves, swims, fells...
€1,500
Samuel BECKETT
Poèmes
Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1968|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 100 hors commerce (advance) copies on B.F.K. de Rives, the only deluxe copies with 662 other B.F.K. de Rives.

Precious autograph inscription dated Février 1968 and signed from Samuel Beckett to his friend the painter Geer (Van Velde) and his wife Lise.
Samll stains to upper cover, marginally and slightly sunned.

“What to say of the sliding planes, the shimmering contours, the cut-out figures in the fog, the balance that any little thing can break, breaking and re-forming themselves under our very eyes? How to talk about the colors that breathe and pant? Of the swarming stasis? Of this world without weight, without...
€1,500
Samuel BECKETT (inscribed to Geer van VELDE)
Bing - Exemplaire de Geer Van Velde[Bing – Geer Van Velde’s Copy]
Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1966|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 100 hors commerce numbered copies on BFK de Rives paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies with 662 other copies on BFK de Rives paper.
Precious copy inscribed and dated October 1966 by Beckett to his friend the painter Geer (Van Velde) and his wife Lise.
Nice copy.
“What to say of the sliding planes, the shimmering contours, the cut-out figures in the fog, the balance that any little thing can break, breaking and re-forming themselves under our very eyes? How to talk about the colors that breathe and pant? Of the swarming stasis? Of this world without weight, without force, without shadow? Here everything moves, swims, fells...
€1,500
Samuel BECKETT (inscribed to Geer van VELDE)
Film suivi de Souffle - Exemplaire de Geer Van Velde[Film followed by Breath – Geer Van Velde’s Copy]
Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1972|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition of the author's French translation, one of 50 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, an hors commerce copy, the only large paper copies with 292 other vélin d'Arches paper.
Precious copy inscribed and dated December 1972 by Samuel Beckett to his friend the painter Geer (Van Velde) and his wife Lise.
Spine and back cover slightly discolored.

What to say of the sliding planes, the shimmering contours, the cut-out figures in the fog, the balance that any little thing can break, breaking and re-forming themselves under our very eyes? How to talk about the colors that breathe and pant? Of the swarming stasis? Of this world without weight...
€1,500
Samuel BECKETT
Comédies et actes divers
Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1966|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.

Precious copy inscribed by Beckett to his friend the painter Geer (Van Velde) and his wife Lise.

Small holes on the first cover.

“What to say of the sliding planes, the shimmering contours, the cut-out figures in the fog, the balance that any little thing can break, breaking and re-forming themselves under our very eyes? How to talk about the colors that breathe and pant? Of the swarming stasis? Of this world without weight, without force, without shadow? Here everything moves, swims, fells, comes back, falls apart, re-forms. Everything stops, non-stop. One would say it's the revolt of the internal...
€1,200
René BENJAMIN
Au soleil de la poésie, sous l'oeil en fleur de madame de Noailles
Librairie des Champs-Elysées|Paris 1928|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Bradel binding in half lilac cloth, smooth spine very lightly faded decorated with a central gilt floral motif, gilt double fillet at foot, red shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Precious signed autograph inscription from René Benjamin to Henri Béraud: "En somme mon cher Henri Béraud, c'est un autre "rendez-vous européen" mais il a le tort de ne pas être de vous!" ["In short, my dear Henri Béraud, it's another 'European rendezvous' but it has the misfortune of not being by you!"]
Some foxing affecting mainly the cover boards.
Provenance: from...
€80
Juan Enrique LAGARRIGUE
La voie à suivre après la plus grande guerre
S. n.|Santiago du Chili [Santiago] 1919|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Rare and signed autograph inscription from Juan Enrique Lagarrigue to Henri Béraud.
Some light foxing to the boards
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on Île de Ré.
€150
Henri DUQUAIRE
Dans Tolède avec Barrès et Le Greco
Editions de l'Empire français|Paris 1938|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Henri Duquaire to Henri Béraud: "... à mon grand confrère qui a été assez bon pour s'intéresser aux modestes efforts d'un lyonnais d'outre-mer et les juger avec indulgence..." ["...to my great colleague who has been kind enough to take interest in the modest efforts of a Lyonnais from overseas and judge them with indulgence..."]
Work illustrated with 5 reproductions.
Some minor marginal foxing of no consequence on the covers.
Provenance: from the Île de Ré library of Henri Béraud.
€60
Jean AJALBERT
Propos de Rhénanie
Editions du Monde nouveau|Paris 1923|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 465 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Ajalbert to Henri Béraud "... que j'ai suivi postérieurement à Berlin comme partout..." ["... whom I followed later in Berlin as everywhere..."]
Light foxing affecting mainly the margins of leaves, spine sunned with a light dampstain in the middle.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€100
Liam O'FLAHERTY
M. Gilhooley
Stock|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation by Louis Postif, with second edition statement.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Louis Postif to Henri Béraud.
Spine warped with a tear at foot, spotting to boards, light foxing.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€30
Jacques DYSSORD
On frappe à la porte
Grasset|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Jacques Dyssord to Henri Béraud.
Spine sunned, some foxing.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud on the island of Ré.
€80
Marcel PRÉVOST
La mort des ormeaux
Les Editions de France|Paris 1937|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 55 numbered hors commerce copies on alfa, this copy specially printed for Henri Béraud, deluxe issue after 20 on pur fil.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Marcel Prévost to Henri Béraud "... whom I never see anymore, alas!"
Handsome copy despite some minor marginal foxing.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€60
André LHOTE
Corot
Stock|Paris 1923|9.50 x 14.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Precious signed autograph inscription from André Lhôte to Henri Béraud "... hoping he won't find me too boring..."
Work illustrated with 16 reproductions of Corot's works.
Spine and boards marginally sunned, one corner lacking on the front board, another at foot of spine, foxing to boards, minor interior spotting, light dampstain at head of first leaves.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€120
BINET-VALMER
La lumière, roman d'une cécité
Flammarion|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition.
Precious dated and signed autograph inscription from Binet-Valmer to Henri Béraud.
Spine lightly sunned with a small repaired tear at foot, occasional light foxing to endpapers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's Ré library.
€80
François de HAUTECLOCQUE
Grandeur et décadence des Croix de Feu
Editions La Bourdonnais|Paris 1937|11.50 x 17.50 cm|agrafé
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Precious signed autograph inscription from François de Hauteclocque to Henri Béraud.
Light foxing to covers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's Ré library.
€80
Pierre DOMINIQUE
Contes désobligeants
Editions du Nouveau Mercure|Paris 1923|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Pierre Dominique to Henri Béraud.
Foxing to boards, spine sunned with three small tears.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€60
René BENJAMIN
Mussolini et son peuple
Plon|Paris 1937|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from René Benjamin to Henri Béraud "... que j'aime parce qu'il est libre et fort..." ["... whom I love because he is free and strong..."]
Illustrated.
Minor foxing without consequence affecting mainly the endpapers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€80
Jacques de LACRETELLE
Histoire de Paola Ferrani
Flammarion|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Jacques de Lacretelle to Henri Béraud.
Some occasional light foxing.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.
€100
Louis ROUBAUD
La bourse. Foire aux entreprises, criée des valeurs, maison de jeu
Grasset|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Louis Roubaud to Henri Béraud.
Lacks to foot of spine, light foxing mainly affecting the front cover which also has a tear at foot.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.
€60
Georges GRANDJEAN
L'épopée jaune. Missionnaires et marins en Indo-Chine
S.F.E.L.T. • , Malfère|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Georges Grandjean to Henri Béraud.
Minimal worming to spine.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€100
David Herbert LAWRENCE, Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE
L'homme qui était mort
Nrf|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition in French, translated by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle and Jacqueline Dalsace, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle : "A Henri Béraud cette histoire polissonne [For Henri Béraud, this polyphonic story]."
Slight insignificant foxing to covers and endpapers.
€1,500
Francis CARCO
Pour faire suite à La Bohême et mon coeur
S. n.|Paris 1933|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the few nominative copies printed for the author on blue laid paper, ours in the name of Henri Béraud.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to Henri Béraud below the justification page.
Two small tears reglued at head and tail of spine which also has a tiny lack at head, light foxing.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud in Ré.
€150
Alphonse SÉCHÉ
Réflexions sur la force
Les Editions de France|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Alphonse Seché: "A Henri Béraud qui a trop de courage pour ne pas aimer ce livre..." ["To Henri Béraud who has too much courage not to love this book..."]
Very light foxing of no consequence to the covers.
Provenance: from the Ré Island library of Henri Béraud.
€80
Emmanuel d' ASTIER
Passages
Au sans pareil|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Emmanuel d'Astier to Henri Béraud.
Boards marginally soiled, a lack at foot of spine also soiled, some spotting to endpapers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on Ré Island.
€100
Pierre WEISS
L'espace. Notes pour servir à l'histoire des énergies de l'air
Louis Querelle|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
New edition.
Precious autograph signed by Commander Pierre Weiss to Henri Béraud.
Preface by the Countess de Noailles.
Very slight freckles without gravity on the second flat and the back.
Provenance: Henri Béraud's library.
€150
Marcel PRÉVOST
Fébronie
Les Editions de France|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 60 numbered hors commerce copies on alfa paper, ours printed specially for Henri Béraud.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Marcel Prévost to Henri Béraud.
Two small tears to spine, some light foxing to margins of certain leaves.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on Ré Island.
€60
Tristan DERÈME
La verdure dorée
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1922|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, one of the few numbered author's copies on laid paper.
Bradel binding in half indigo cloth, smooth spine faded with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, black shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, binding characteristic of those that made up Henri Béraud's library.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Tristan Derème to Henri Béraud.
Endpapers lightly and partially shaded.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud on the Isle of Ré.
€80
Blanche VOGT
Amours socialistes
Payot & Cie|Paris 1919|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in half indigo cloth, smooth spine faded and decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, black shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, binding characteristic of those that composed Henri Béraud's library.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Blanche Vogt to Henri Béraud.
Endpapers lightly and partially shadowed.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€80
Tristan DERÈME
Le poème des griffons
Grasset|Paris 1938|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, an advance copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Tristan Derème to his friend Henri Béraud.
Some worming.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€80
Émile ZAVIE
Les beaux soirs de l'Iran
La Renaissance du livre|Paris 1920|11.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on alfa paper and reserved for the press service.
Bradel binding in half indigo cloth, smooth spine somewhat faded decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, black shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, binding characteristic of those that comprised Henri Béraud's library.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Emile Zavie: "A mon cher Henri Béraud polémiste d'un grand caractère et romancier d'un grand talent, en souvenir des Morts lyriques..." ["To my dear Henri Béraud, polemicist of great character and novelist of great talent, in memory of the Lyrical...
€80
Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE
Fond de cantine
Nrf|Paris 1920|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 940 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies after 118 re-imposed copies.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to his friends Philippe and Colette (Clément) : "... des transes de nos coeurs et des blêmes délices de nos corps déployés par l'amour et la mort...[…the trances of our hearts and the faint delights of our bodies used by love and death…]"
Ex libris of Colette Clément pasted opposite half-title.
Covers and endpapers partly sunned.
An exceptional provenance.
€1,500
Louis ROUGIER
La mystique démocratique, ses origines, ses illusions
Flammarion|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, with printed press service stamp on back cover.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Louis Rougier to Henri Béraud: "... ce petit livre d'un lyonnais..." ["... this little book by a Lyon native..."]
Spine sunned, light marginal tears without consequence to front cover.
Provenance: from the Ré Island library of Henri Béraud.
€200
Carlo, comte SFORZA
L'âme italienne
Flammarion|Paris 1934|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Count Sforza to Henri Béraud.
Three tears with small lacks to spine, light dampstains to margins of verso of cover boards.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on Île de Ré.
€250
Fabius LORENZI, Lucien JAQUELUX
La pharaonne
Ferenczi & fils|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Félicien Champsaur: " A Henri Béraud, son ennemi.
Cover illustrated with a drawing by Lucien Jaquelux, archaeological commentary illustrated by Fabius Lorenzi.
Spine with a tear and a reglued tear at foot, worming to boards, foxing to endpapers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on Île de Ré.
€100
Paul de COURLANDE
Les maquignons à l'ombre du clocher
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1934|13 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Arches, ours specially printed for Henri Béraud.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Paul de Courlande to Henri Béraud: "... témoignage de grande admiration pour la "Gerbe d'or", "Emeutes en Espagne", et tant d'oeuvres si captivantes, ce livre en hommage très respectueux..." ["...testimony of great admiration for "Gerbe d'or", "Emeutes en Espagne", and so many captivating works, this book in very respectful homage..."]
Spine sunned, worming to endpapers and deckled edges, a full-margined copy.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud in Ré.
€80
François PORCHÉ
Poètes français depuis Verlaine
Editions de la Nouvelle revue critique|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from François Poché to Henri Béraud on a bristol card.
An angular crease mark at foot of front cover, occasional worming
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud in Ré.
€80
Jacques-Émile BLANCHE
Mémoires de Joséphin Perdrillon précepteur
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Jacques-Emile Blanche to Henri Béraud: "... ce message d'outre-tombe transmis par Jacques-Emile Blanche" ["... this message from beyond the grave transmitted by Jacques-Emile Blanche"].
Spine with two lacks at foot, first cover soiled.
Provenance: from the Île de Ré library of Henri Béraud.
€60
BINET-VALMER
Le désir et le péché
Flammarion|Paris 1923|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Binet-Valmer to Henri Béraud.
One white stain on the spine, slight foxing of no consequence.
Provenance: from the Île de Ré library of Henri Béraud.
€80
Jean AUZANET
Le corsaire Duguay-Trouin
Les Editions de France|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Jean Auzanet to Henri Béraud.
Small lacks at head of spine and to second cover.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.
€50
Charles OULMONT
Monsieur Jourdain 31, école du snobisme
Edition des portiques|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Charles Oulmont to Henri Béraud: "... cet essai méchant avec l'espoir qu'il le fera lire..." ["... this wicked essay hoping that it will make him read..."]
A lack at foot of spine, foxing to soiled covers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.
€30
J.A. SAUZEY
La guerre en fourrures, notes de campagne
Les Editions de France|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from J.-A. Sauzey to Henri Béraud.
Complete with its folding map at rear.
Occasional worming affecting mainly the covers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on Ré Island.
€60
Bernard LECACHE
Les porteurs de croix, Palestine 1929
Edition des portiques|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Bernard Lecache to Henri Béraud: "... son fidèle et dévoué... en remerciement, aussi, du magnifique éloge de Séverine..." ["... his faithful and devoted... in gratitude, also, for the magnificent eulogy of Séverine..."]
Iconography.
Worming to first cover and front endpaper, spine and covers slightly discolored.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on Ré Island.
€100
Renée DUNAN
La culotte en jersey de soie
La Pensée Française|Paris 1923|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Precious and handsome signed autograph inscription from Renée Dunan to Henri Béraud: "... ce pauvre diable de booklet, aussi humilié de sa platitude (cf minceur) que des prétentions morales que je lui imposai, en hommage athlétiquement cordial" ["... this poor devil of a booklet, as humiliated by its platitude (cf. thinness) as by the moral pretensions I imposed upon it, in athletically cordial homage"].
Cover soiled with small tear without loss at head of spine and final signatures with large marginal tears after being decrowns with the Béraldian finger.
Provenance: from the Ré library of Henri Béraud.
€100
Georges SUAREZ
De Poincaré à Poincaré
Les Editions de France|Paris 1928|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 18 copies hors commerce numbered on "pur-fil" paper, ours specially printed for Henri Beraud, deluxe edition with 5 other pure yarn.
Precious autograph signed Georges Suarez: "A Henri Beraud these characters are vapid beside his, with all my friendship."
Two gaps at the head and foot of the back, a clear wetting at the foot of the first flat at the witnesses, some spots affecting mainly flat and guards.
Provenance: the Henri Beraud rétaise library.
€150
René BENJAMIN
Le divin visage
L'Elan|Paris 1948|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription signed by René Benjamin to Madame Henri Béraud: "... à qui je pense toujours avec fidélité et respect..." ["... to whom I always think with loyalty and respect..."]
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€50
Charles-Henri HIRSCH
La peau de chamois
Les Editions de France|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, an advance copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Charles-Henry Hirsch to Henri Béraud.
Spine lightly sunned, small black stains on front board.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€60
Georges SUAREZ
De Poincaré à Poincaré
Les Editions de France|Paris 1928|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, an advance copy
Precious full-page signed autograph inscription from Georges Suarez to Henri Béraud: "Mon cher Henri il y a un autre exemplaire pour vous, mais puisque j'ai cette occasion de correspondre et vous dire mon admiration pour votre "Gerbe d'or" que j'ai achevée et mon amitié pour vous, je ne laisse pas échapper. Georges Suarez" ["My dear Henri there is another copy for you, but since I have this opportunity to correspond and tell you my admiration for your 'Gerbe d'or' which I have finished and my friendship for you, I do not let it slip away. Georges Suarez"].
Two lacks and a repaired tear at head and foot of spine, foxing to...
€100
COLLECTIF
La philosophie de Georges Courteline
Flammarion|Paris 1922|115 x 19 cm|relié
Nouvlle édition en partie originale.
binding à la bradel en demi percaline indigo, spine lisse bruni orné d'un motif floral doré, double filet doré en queue, pièce de titre de chgrin marron, plats de papier marbré, couvertures conservées, binding de l'époque.
Précieux envoi autographe signé de Georges Courteline : "Hommage tout à fait cordial à Henri Béraud de son bien dévoué et reconnaissant confrère..."
Provenance : de la bibliothèque rétaise d'Henri Béraud.
€350
Paul LÉAUTAUD, Adolphe VAN BEVER
Poètes d'aujourd'hui, morceaux choisis
Mercure de France|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of this selection established by Paul Léautaud and Adolphe van Bever, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Worming to boards, two lacks to head and foot of spine.
Precious and handsome signed autograph inscription from Paul Léautaud to Henri Béraud: "... ces fleurs de lyrisme..." ["...these flowers of lyricism..."]
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud from Ré.
€250
Marcel Etienne GRANCHER
Dombes
Editions Lugdunum|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Precious full-page autograph inscription signed by Marcel-Etienne Grancher: " A mon maître Henri Béraud, ce roman fleurant un terroir qu'il connaît bien avec toute la respectueuse affection et l'admiration de Marcel Grancher... et en lui signalant certain passage de la page 128 dont l'ironie s'applique, bien entendu, aux soyeux et non pas à lui-même" ["To my master Henri Béraud, this novel redolent of a countryside he knows well with all the respectful affection and admiration of Marcel Grancher... and drawing his attention to a certain passage on page 128 whose irony applies, naturally, to the silk merchants and not to...
€150
Claude FARRÈRE
Shahrâ sultane et la mer
Flammarion|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Claude Farrère to Henri Béraud: "... en toute amitié..." ["... in complete friendship..."]
Two small tears at head and foot of spine.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud.
€80
Paul BOURGET
Le tapin
Plon|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Bourget to Henri Béraud.
Minor foxing of no consequence on spine.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€100
Gabriel-Joseph GROS
La beauté du ciel
E. Basset & Cie|Paris 1912|14.50 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, one of 9 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copies after 1 Japan.
Bradel binding in half indigo cloth, smooth spine browned decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, two corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Gabriel-Joseph Gros to Henri Béraud: "... avec ma plus parfaite et entière amitié..." ["... with my most perfect and complete friendship..."]
Some foxing on certain deckled edges.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€100
Paul LINTIER
Un peintre : Adrien Bas
L'oeuvre nouvelle|Lyon s. d. [circa 1914]|15 x 21 cm|broché
First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper.
Precious and rare signed autograph inscription from Paul Lintier: " A mon vieux Béraud avec toute mon amitié..." ["To my old friend Béraud with all my friendship..."]
Preface by Henri Béraud.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Adrien Bas by Francisque Laurent.
Three lacks to spine, small marginal lacks to boards which also show a light dampstain, handsome interior condition.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.
€400
Gabriel AUDISIO
La vie de Haroun-al-Raschid
Gallimard|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Gabriel Audisio: "A Henri Béraud qui a ressuscité des jours historiques, cette vie qui voudrait vivre..." ["To Henri Béraud who has resurrected historical days, this life that would like to live..."]
Spine slightly sunned without gravity, minimal spotting on the boards.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.
€100
Édouard KRAKOWSKI
Contre le fatalisme historique : le retour au culte des héros
Editions Victor Attinger|Paris 1933|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition printed in 1000 numbered copies on Holland paper.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Edouard Krakowski to Henri Béraud.
Small loss at foot of spine, two faint dampstains to margins of front board and front endpaper.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's Ré library.
€80
Gabriel-Joseph GROS
Un parfum d'aventures
Georges Crès & Cie|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on laid paper.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Gabriel-Joseph Gros to Henri Béraud.
Spine cracked.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's Ré library.
€60
Lucien CORPECHOT
L'esprit de France
Editions du Monde nouveau|Paris 1924|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of third edition.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Lucien Corpechot to Henri Béraud.
Spine sunned.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€80
Jacques CHARDONNE
Le chant du bienheureux
Stock|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the service de presse (advance) copies.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Jacques Chardonne to Henri Béraud.
Light foxing without consequence affecting mainly the endpapers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€380
Henri BOSCO (inscribed to Henri BÉRAUD)
Pierre Lampédouze
G. Crès & Cie|Paris 1924|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 2,800 copies from the regular issue, following 60 copies on cream Japon imitation paper.
Minor spotting to the boards, foxing to the endleaves.
Valuable signed autograph inscription from Henri Bosco to Henri Béraud.
Provenance: from the Île de Ré library of Henri Béraud.
€500
Francis CARCO
A voix basse
Albin Michel|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the service de presse (advance) copies.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco: "A Henri Béraud, au poète de "La gerbe d'or", très affectueusement..." ["To Henri Béraud, to the poet of "La gerbe d'or", very affectionately..."]
Light foxing affecting mainly the first and last leaves, minor tears without consequence at head and foot of spine.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€200
André THÉRIVE
Le charbon ardent
Grasset|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on alfa reserved for the press.
Precious signed autograph inscription by André Thérive: " A monsieur Henri Béraud, son ami fidèle..." ["To monsieur Henri Béraud, his faithful friend..."]
Light foxing affecting primarily the margins of some leaves, spine sunned.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud in Ré.
€80
Henri POURRAT
Le pavillon des amourettes ou Gaspard et les bourgeois d'Ambert
Albin Michel|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the advance copies.
Precious signed autograph inscription by Henri Pourrat: " A Henri Béraud, ce roman-épopée des amitiés et des travaux au temps où le romantisme était une fraîcheur, en particulier hommage..." ["To Henri Béraud, this novel-epic of friendships and labors from the time when romanticism was a fresh breath, in particular tribute..."]
First cover stained.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud in Ré.
€200
Léon-Paul FARGUE
Sous la lampe
Nrf|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First collected edition, one of the advance copies.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Léon-Paul Fargue to Henri Béraud.
Minimal worming without consequence on the slightly shadowed endpapers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€200
Dieudonné COSTES, Maurice BELLONTE
Deux records du monde[Two World Records]
Editions de la Nouvelle revue critique|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one advance (service de presse) copy.
Handsome and rare autograph inscription signed by Dieudonné Costes to Henri Béraud.
Small marginal foxings on the covers
Provenance : Henri Béraud's library, from Île-de-Ré.
€680
BINET-VALMER
La luxure
Flammarion|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Binet-Valmer to Henri Béraud: "... hommage d'admiration ..." ["tribute of admiration"]
An angular fold mark at the head of the front cover, some small marginal foxing on the boards.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€80
BINET-VALMER
Le regard
Flammarion|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Fine and valuable signed autograph inscription from Binet-Valmer to Henri Béraud: "... qui vient d'écrire d'admirables et courageuses chroniques ..." ["... who has just written admirable and courageous chronicles..."]
Small lack to head of spine, some minor marginal spotting to covers.
Complete with publisher's slip.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on Île de Ré.
€100