<p>The elegant laid paper (<em>verg&eacute; de Hollande</em>), with its wire and chain lines, is the illustrious descendant of the <em>verg&eacute;s</em> invented in France by Protestant craftsmen who took refuge in the Netherlands after Louis XIV ordered the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Although this fine paper is not very sensitive to foxing and ageing, it is rarely used for the very limited issues reserved for the author or a few bibliophiles. Laid paper is nevertheless the preferred special paper for limited issues of most novels of the late 19th and 20th centuries. This thick, supple paper, with a smooth ivory color, soaks up light and delightfully blends it with ink. It's the ideal medium for rereading your favorite texts.&nbsp;</p>

First Editions on Laid Paper

The elegant laid paper (vergé de Hollande), with its wire and chain lines, is the illustrious descendant of the vergés invented in France by Protestant craftsmen who took refuge in the Netherlands after Louis XIV ordered the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Although this fine paper is not very sensitive to foxing and ageing, it is rarely used for the very limited issues reserved for the author or a few bibliophiles. Laid paper is nevertheless the preferred special paper for limited issues of most novels of the late 19th and 20th centuries. This thick, supple paper, with a smooth ivory color, soaks up light and delightfully blends it with ink. It's the ideal medium for rereading your favorite texts. 

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First Editions on Laid Paper
  1. Clarté
    Henri BARBUSSE

    Clarté

    Flammarion|Paris 1919|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Title page and final endpaper shaded, otherwise handsome copy with full margins.
    €120
  2. Feuilles de température
    Paul MORAND

    Feuilles de température

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1920|14.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 215 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only large paper copies with 2 on China paper, 5 on Japan paper and 8 on vergé anglais paper.
    A good and rare copy.
    €250
  3. Esquisses parisiennes
    Théodore de BANVILLE

    Esquisses parisiennes

    Poulet Malassis & De Broise|Paris 1859|12 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the rare copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies with 2 Chine.
    Spine slightly faded, a little light spotting, not serious. Rare.
    €680
  4. Belle lurette
    Jacques PERRET

    Belle lurette

    Julliard|Paris 1983|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
    A fine copy, ex libris pasted onto one the first endpaper.
    €350
  5. Tirelires
    Jacques PERRET

    Tirelires

    Julliard|Paris 1981|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
    A fine copy, ex libris pasted onto one the first endpaper.
    €350
  6. Molière, fameux comédien
    (MOLIÈRE) Pierre GAXOTTE

    Molière, fameux comédien

    Hachette|Paris 1971|12 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1200 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only deluxe copies with 100 other Arches laid paper hors commerce copies.
    Photographic frontispiece, handsome copy.
    €40
  7. La paix dans la guerre
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    La paix dans la guerre

    Ides et Calendes|Neuchâtel 1941|16.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on Biberist laid paper.
    Some minor spotting without consequence affecting mainly the endpapers.
    €60
  8. En voyage. Poésies et souvenirs
    Eugène MANUEL

    En voyage. Poésies et souvenirs

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1882|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the rare copies printed on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Full olive cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet and gilt date at foot, chocolate shagreen title-label with marginal scratch, one lower corner slightly bumped, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding stamp-signed in blind by Pierson.
    Signed and inscribed by Eugène Manuel.
    Occasional light foxing of no consequence.
    €80
  9. Le poème des chimères étranglées
    Tristan DERÈME

    Le poème des chimères étranglées

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1921|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 650 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue with 30 copies on Japan vellum.
    A slight lack at the foot of the spine, spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned without gravity, handsome interior condition.
    €20
  10. Vacances à Villefranche
    Jeanne RAMEL-CALS

    Vacances à Villefranche

    Emile Hazan|Paris 1927|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of the author as frontispiece and in-text drawings by Pierre Gandon.
    Minimal worming on the last endpaper, handsome copy.
    €20
  11. En canoë
    Charles-Maurice CHENU

    En canoë

    La nouvelle sté d'édition|Paris 1928|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, deluxe copy.
    A small tear at the foot of one joint at the deckled edges, spine sunned at foot, handsome full-margined copy.
    €100
  12. Lorsque Hugo eut cent ans
    Charles MAURRAS

    Lorsque Hugo eut cent ans

    Marcelle Lesage|Paris 1927|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on laid paper.
    A slight vertical crease mark on the first cover which also has a stain at the head.
    €20
  13. L'engrenage
    Jean-Paul SARTRE

    L'engrenage

    Nagel|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies with 20 on Arches and 50 on alfa.
    Tiny worming without consequence on boards and spine, handsome interior condition.
    €120
  14. Le maître de son coeur
    Paul RAYNAL

    Le maître de son coeur

    Stock|Paris 1927|15 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, deluxe issue after 10 Japan.
    Light worming to spine, otherwise handsome full-margined copy.
    €30
  15. Le tombeau sous l'Arc de triomphe
    Paul RAYNAL

    Le tombeau sous l'Arc de triomphe

    Stock|Paris 1924|15.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 105 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, deluxe copy after 21 Japan.
    Spine and boards marginally sunned without gravity, a small lack to foot of spine, otherwise handsome copy with full margins.
    €30
  16. Moissons et vendanges
    Charles-François LANDRY

    Moissons et vendanges

    Au verseau|Lausanne 1969|24 x 30.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1200 numbered copies on handmade laid paper.
    The work illustrated with original lithographs by Jacques Perrenoud.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  17. Mirages de Bessines
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Mirages de Bessines

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1931|19.50 x 29.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 825 numbered copies on antique laid paper.
    Illustrated with a frontispiece by J.G. Daragnès.
    Some minor foxing of no great consequence.
    €45
  19. Le mystère d'Ulysse
    Charles MAURRAS

    Le mystère d'Ulysse

    Nrf|Paris 1923|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1035 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only issue with 25 Japan.
    Illustrated work with a frontispiece portrait of the author lithographed by L.A. Moreau.
    Spine lightly faded as usual.
    €30
  20. Ce qui se passe en Asie
    Arthur de GOBINEAU

    Ce qui se passe en Asie

    Editions des Cahiers Libres|Paris 1928|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies with 30 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  21. La joie
    Georges BERNANOS

    La joie

    Plon|Paris 1929|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 223 numbered copies on Holland paper.
    Spine slightly warped, otherwise handsome full-margined copy.
    €150
  22. Amours
    Pierre VARENNE

    Amours

    Henri Defontaine|Rouen 1936|14 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 475 copies on laid paper, the only issue with 25 copies on pure linen paper.
    Signed and inscribed by Pierre Varenne.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  23. Le tombeau de Jean de La Fontaine suivi de Poèmes mesurés
    Francis JAMMES

    Le tombeau de Jean de La Fontaine suivi de Poèmes mesurés

    Mercure de France|Paris 1921|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1100 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 279 Holland.
    Two light scratches to foot of spine, otherwise a handsome full-margined copy.
    €40
  24. Pour le délassement de l'auteur
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Pour le délassement de l'auteur

    Emile Hazan|Paris 1928|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 730 copies on Rives laid paper.
    Frontispiece portrait of the author by H. van der Zee.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  25. Mesure de la France
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Mesure de la France

    Grasset|Paris 1922|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on laid paper.
    Minor spotting to the slightly sunned spine, handsome copy.
    €50
  26. Le confort moderne
    René BOYLESVE

    Le confort moderne

    Editions des Cahiers Libres|Paris 1926|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 680 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only issue with 25 copies on Japan paper.
    Illustrated with 13 drawings and a frontispiece by L. Cadène.
    Small stains to spine and at foot of second cover, handsome interior condition.
    €40
  27. Souvenirs du jardin détruit
    René BOYLESVE, Maximilien VOX

    Souvenirs du jardin détruit

    J. Ferenczi & fils|Paris 1926|16.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 225 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Illustrated with original woodcuts by Maximilien Vox.
    Spine and covers very lightly and marginally sunned, handsome interior condition.
    €80
  28. Parce que
    ROSITA

    Parce que

    Maurice Bauche|Paris 1915|16.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 365 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue with 10 Japan copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Rosita to the wife of symbolist poet André-Ferdinand Hérold.
    Handsome copy.
    Rare.
    €80
  29. Comment une figue de paroles et pourquoi
    Francis PONGE

    Comment une figue de paroles et pourquoi

    Flammarion • Digraphe|Paris 1977|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 88 numbered copies on Arches, the only large paper copies along with 44 Hollande.
    A very good copy.
    €120
  30. Jules Tellier
    Maurice MARTIN DU GARD

    Jules Tellier

    Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1925|13 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 200 copies, ours one of 194 on Arches paper.
    Signed autograph inscription from the publisher, Edouard Champion, to Jean Bruller.
    Minimal marginal worming to boards, handsome interior condition.
    €120
  31. Les Oiseaux - Le coup du deux décembre
    Bernard ZIMMER

    Les Oiseaux - Le coup du deux décembre

    Nrf|Paris 1928|17 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
    Spine very lightly sunned, occasional worming to endpapers.
    €40
  32. Le beau Saïd
    Albert JOSIPOVICI

    Le beau Saïd

    Nrf|Paris 1928|17 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
    Spine sunned.
    €40
  33. Poudre d'or, précédé de Philippe le Zélé
    René TRINTZIUS, Amédée VALENTIN

    Poudre d'or, précédé de Philippe le Zélé

    Nrf|Paris 1928|17 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
    Spine very slightly sunned, some light foxing.
    €40
  34. Auguette le main
    Henri DEBERLY

    Auguette le main

    Nouvelle Revue Française|Paris 1930|17 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
    Spine very slightly sunned.
    €50
  35. Les oiseaux de lune
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Les oiseaux de lune

    Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on Hollande, this one of 6 hors commerce lettered, tirage de tête.
    Spine browned, internally good.
    €350
  36. Les dix commandements de Dieu
    Émile FAGUET

    Les dix commandements de Dieu

    Sansot & Cie|Paris s. d. [circa 1905]|11 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only deluxe copies along with 12 on Japan paper.
    A small lack to foot of spine, some foxing mainly affecting margins, last endpaper shaded, otherwise a rare and handsome copy with full margins.
    €60
  37. Comme des songes
    Philippe CHABANEIX

    Comme des songes

    Collection de l'Ermitage|Paris 1928|13 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 450 numbered copies on laid paper.
    Autograph inscription from the author.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally faded without significance, occasional worming.
    €40
  38. Sept poëmes
    Vincent MUSELLI

    Sept poëmes

    Points et contrepoints|Paris 1947|15 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 99 numbered copies on tinted laid paper.
    Spine and covers very lightly and marginally faded without any consequence.
    €70
  39. En visitant Caudebec-en-Caux
    Edmond SPALIKOWSKI

    En visitant Caudebec-en-Caux

    Editions Maugard|Rouen s. d.|12 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 copies on antique laid paper.
    Light worming to covers, otherwise a handsome copy complete with its folding plan at rear.
    Rare.
    €50
  40. Mourir
    Arthur SCHNITZLER

    Mourir

    Rieder & Cie|Paris 1925|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 37 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Spine and boards uniformly faded, a marginal tear at foot of front board, endpapers very slightly and partially faded, a full-margined copy.
    €100
  41. Sept légendes
    Gottfried KELLER

    Sept légendes

    Rieder & Cie|Paris 1921|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First French edition, one of 37 numbered copies on Hollande paper, deluxe issue.
    Minimal worming of no consequence affecting some deckled edges as well as the first endpaper, otherwise a handsome full-margined copy.
    €80
  42. Lettre à Madame C...
    Paul VALÉRY

    Lettre à Madame C...

    Grasset|Paris 1928|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on grey laid Montval paper, the most limited deluxe paper printing with 35 copies on white laid Montval.
    Fine copy.
    €150
  43. Oeuvres choisies de Paul Labbé, poète et conteur normand (1855-1923), précédées d'une intoduction de Jacques-Noir et suivies d'opinion et d'hommages
    Paul LABBE

    Oeuvres choisies de Paul Labbé, poète et conteur normand (1855-1923), précédées d'une intoduction de Jacques-Noir et suivies d'opinion et d'hommages

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1929|-|broché
    Edition with some parts in first edition, one of 30 copies numbered in Roman numerals on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Fine full-page inscription by Jacques-Noir.
    Work decorated with headpieces, initial letters, tailpieces, 5 illustrations including two in color and two facsimiles.
    Spine lightly sunned otherwise handsome full-margined copy.
    €110
  44. Musiques des jours et des nuits
    Philippe CHABANEIX

    Musiques des jours et des nuits

    Editions Rombaldi|Paris 1945|14.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 490 numbered copies on laid paper, ours one of the hors commerce copies.
    Friendly inscription from the author to Emile Henriot.
    Two small lacks at head and foot of spine, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €40
  45. Les sept dernières plaies
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Les sept dernières plaies

    Mercure de France|Paris 1928|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on pure Montgolfier laid paper.
    Handsome copy with full margins.
    €20
  46. Armistice à Bordeaux
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Armistice à Bordeaux

    Editions du Rocher|Monaco 1945|19 x 24 cm|en feuilles
    First edition printed in 550 numbered copies on Annonay laid paper.
    Some spotting affecting mainly the first cover, light traces of adhesive tape on endpapers, handsome interior condition.
    €40
  47. Haute-Provence
    Alexandre ARNOUX

    Haute-Provence

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1926|16 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copies after 50 Japan.
    Our copy is complete with the double state of Waroquier's frontispiece.
    Spine very slightly faded, otherwise handsome copy.
    €50
  48. Correspondance 1887-1933
    Paul VALÉRY, Gustave FOURMENT

    Correspondance 1887-1933

    Gallimard|Paris 1957|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 31 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
    Spine wrinkled, slight traces of marginal fold to lower cover, a good copy.
    €300
  49. Tante Berthe
    Paul VALÉRY

    Tante Berthe

    A.A.M. Stols|Maestricht [Maastricht] 1926|14.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Holland paper and justified by the printer, the only printing with 25 Japan copies.
    First endpaper very lightly and partially shadowed, handsome copy.
    €100
  50. L'Amérique inattendue
    André MAUROIS

    L'Amérique inattendue

    Editions Mornay|Paris 1931|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue with 78 Japan and 130 Montval.
    Work illustrated, as frontispiece, with a portrait of the author by Berthold Mann.
    Some light foxing affecting mainly the endpapers and certain margins.
    €40
  51. La grande bourgeoise ou toute femme a la vocation
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    La grande bourgeoise ou toute femme a la vocation

    Kra|Paris 1928|20.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, the deluxe printing along with 25 copies on Japan paper.
    Endpapers partially shadowed, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €50
  52. Le temple sans idoles
    Alfred MORTIER

    Le temple sans idoles

    Mercure de France|Paris 1909|15.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Endpapers marginally and lightly shadowed, handsome full-margined copy.
    Rare.
    €120
  53. Laus veneris
    Algernon Charles SWINBURNE

    Laus veneris

    Mercure de France|Paris 1933|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation by Francis Viélé-Griffin printed in 300 numbered copies on laid paper.
    A small stain to the first cover, otherwise a handsome copy with full margins.
    €80
  54. L'impromptu de Paris
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    L'impromptu de Paris

    Grasset|Paris 1937|16 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue with 19 Japan copies.
    Spine very lightly sunned without consequence, tiny marginal foxing on first endpaper, handsome full-margined copy.
    €100
  55. Rodolphe silhouette genevoise
    Henry SPIESS

    Rodolphe silhouette genevoise

    A. Jullien|Genève [Geneva] 1906|15 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a numbered edition of 350 copies on Holland paper.
    Spine slightly faded and warped, small stains on the first cover, one endpaper slightly and partially shadowed, otherwise handsome interior condition.
    Provenance: from Albert Natural's collection of Swiss Romandy poets that he built up from the 1920s onwards.
    €80
  56. De la grandeur
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    De la grandeur

    Grasset|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 52 copies on Montval laid paper, deluxe copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Marcel Jouhandeau to Yvonne Langevin.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  57. Monsieur Ripois et la Némésis
    Louis HÉMON

    Monsieur Ripois et la Némésis

    Grasset|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 32 copies on Montval laid paper, from the deluxe print run.
    A handsome copy.
    €80
  58. La femme auteur et autres fragments inédits
    Honoré de BALZAC

    La femme auteur et autres fragments inédits

    Grasset|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 52 copies on Montval laid paper, deluxe issue with 4 Japan copies. Copy justified as Montval but unnumbered.
    Lengthy introduction by Maurice Bardèche.
    A crease mark on the front cover.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  59. Indulgence plénière
    Jean de LA VARENDE

    Indulgence plénière

    Grasset|Paris 1951|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 52 numbered copies on vergé de Montval, tirage de tête.
    A very good copy with good margins.
    €120
  60. Chambre haute
    Henry SPIESS

    Chambre haute

    Albert Kundig|Genève [Geneva] 1928|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy with 10 on Japan paper. Handsome copy.
    Provenance: from Albert Natural's collection of French-speaking Swiss poets which he formed from the 1920s onwards.
    €100
  61. Le poème d'Armageddon
    Henry CHARPENTIER

    Le poème d'Armageddon

    La Connaissance|Paris 1920|23 x 29 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 copies on laid paper, ours unnumbered.
    Foxing to cover and first leaf, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €45
  62. Ana de madame Apremont
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    Ana de madame Apremont

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  63. L'imposteur ou Elise iconoclaste
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    L'imposteur ou Elise iconoclaste

    Grasset|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Montval, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €180
  64. 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 825 numbered copies on laid Rives paper, the only issue with 25 Annam.
    Illustrated with 4 copperplate engravings by C. Guyot.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  65. Sous les troènes du Béarn autour de La Fontaine et de ses élégies
    Tristan DERÈME

    Sous les troènes du Béarn autour de La Fontaine et de ses élégies

    Au Pigeonnier|Saint-Félicien-en-Vivarais [Saint-Félicien] 1928|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 775 numbered copies on Montgolfier laid paper from Annonay.
    Work illustrated with original woodcuts by Jean Chièze.
    A few minor spots, without gravity.
    €40
  66. Odes olympiques
    Maurice DU PLESSYS, André DERAIN

    Odes olympiques

    François Bernouard|Paris s. d. [1920]|11.50 x 14 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a small number on laid paper.
    Rare signed autograph inscription by Maurice du Plessys.
    Work decorated on the first cover with a portrait of the author by André Derain.
    €80
  67. L. Ybot, poète et comédien dauphinois
    ANONYME

    L. Ybot, poète et comédien dauphinois

    Imp. Edouard Allier fils|Grenoble 1880|17.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 50 copies, ours one of 15 on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Rare and handsome copy despite some light worming to the boards.
    €80
  68. Lettres de l'inconnue
    (Prosper MÉRIMÉE) Jenny DACQUIN

    Lettres de l'inconnue

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1874|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, published anonymously, purporting to contain letters written to Prosper Mérimée by "his unknown correspondent", one of the rare copies on Holland paper of which no mention is made.
    Split spine with small losses, copy partly unbound, small corner losses to boards, some foxing.
    €100
  69. La terre promise : 1. L'adolescence
    Francis NORGELET

    La terre promise : 1. L'adolescence

    Edouard Cornely & Cie|Paris 1910|10 x 14.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 250 copies on Holland paper.
    Our copy, contrary to what is stipulated in the justification, is not signed by the author.
    A small tear repaired at head of spine, covers stained, handsome interior condition.
    €80
  70. Geneviève Savigné
    Denise FONTAINE

    Geneviève Savigné

    Rieder|Paris 1930|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the deluxe issue after 10 on Madagascar.
    Handsome and rare full-margined copy.
    €50
  71. Le hameau de la solitude
    Yves FLORENNE

    Le hameau de la solitude

    Mercure de France|Paris 1934|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 11 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Small tears of no consequence at foot of one joint at the deckled edges and a tear without loss at head of spine, otherwise handsome full-margined copy.
    €100
  72. Dans le monde des idées
    Charles DES GUERROIS

    Dans le monde des idées

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1900|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 copies on laid paper, the deluxe issue after 1 Japan.
    Foxing to boards, endpapers lightly shaded.
    Rare.
    €100
  73. Virevoltes et caronades
    Charles DES GUERROIS

    Virevoltes et caronades

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1893|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 copies on laid paper, deluxe copies after 1 Japan.
    Three slight corner lacks at head of covers, worming on endpapers.
    Rare.
    €100
  74. Le chien de garde
    Jean RICHEPIN

    Le chien de garde

    Charpentier|Paris 1898|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies with 5 Japon not announced.
    A very good copy with good margins.
    €300
  75. Voyages instantanés aux Pays-Bas
    Alphonse de CHÂTEAUBRIANT

    Voyages instantanés aux Pays-Bas

    Kra|Paris 1927|19 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper under double wrappers, deluxe printing with 15 on Japan paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Alphonse de Chateaubriant.
    Spine sunned with a dampstain in its center, a tear at head of first board, a full-margined copy.
    Provenance: from the library of André Castelot.
    €100
  76. L'héritière du roi Salomon
    Claude EYLAN

    L'héritière du roi Salomon

    Grasset|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Holland paper specially printed for the Bibliophiles du Nord, deluxe copy with 5 Annam.
    Author's signature on the endpaper.
    €80
  77. Rose-Déclic4
    Dominique FOURCADE

    Rose-Déclic4

    Editions spectres familiers|Le Revest-les-Eaux 1983|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 450 numbered copies on laid Grifo paper, the only issue with 50 on pure thread.
    Beautiful full-page autograph inscription from the author to a close friend.
    Handsome and rare copy.
    €80
  78. Suzanne et le plaisir
    André BEAUNIER

    Suzanne et le plaisir

    Flammarion|Paris 1921|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, the deluxe issue.
    A photographic portrait of the author pasted onto the endpaper which also bears a pasted bookplate.
    Manuscript annotations by a previous owner on the rear endpaper, a corner crease mark on the front board, otherwise handsome copy.
    €80
  79. La vierge involontaire
    AUREL

    La vierge involontaire

    Albert Messein|Paris 1930|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A tear and lack to head of spine. Marginal tears to covers.
    A full-margined copy.
    €60
  80. Centenaire Gustave Flaubert
    (Gustave FLAUBERT) Edmond HARAUCOURT

    Centenaire Gustave Flaubert

    S. n.|s. l. 1921|19 x 25.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a small number of copies on Holland paper.
    Speeches by P. Bourget and E. Haraucourt, with autograph inscription signed by the latter.
    Work illustrated with 3 photographic reproductions of portraits of G. Flaubert.
    Spine and covers marginally sunned, foxing to endpapers, first endpaper marginally stained, occasional light foxing.
    €70
  81. Le jardin exalté
    Henri MICHAUX

    Le jardin exalté

    Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1983|13.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the copies on laid paper, the only printing with 75 Amatruda laid paper copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €45
  82. Sainte Thérèse
    Catulle MENDÈS

    Sainte Thérèse

    Fasquelle|Paris 1906|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the play, one of the rare copies on Holland paper, the print run of which is not specified, the only deluxe copies.
    Music by Reynaldo Hahn, the role of Thérèse was created by Sarah Bernhardt.
    A trace of a pasted label on part of the spine, a dampstain affecting the spine and foot margins, small tears and slight corner lacks to the boards.
    A full-margined copy.
    €50
  83. Alsace et Lorraine
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Alsace et Lorraine

    Gallimard|Paris 1939|13 x 19.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on Hollande paper, ours one of 6 hors commerce lettered copies, the only deluxe copies with 11 on Japon paper.
    Spine and covers marginally sunned.
    €60
  84. Parce que tu souffres...(Comme on est heureux ! - Antonin Jassard. - Veuf.)
    BINET-VALMER

    Parce que tu souffres...(Comme on est heureux ! - Antonin Jassard. - Veuf.)

    Flammarion|Paris 1922|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Inscribed by Binet-Valmer to Max and Alex Fischer, to whom one of the novels in this collection is dedicated.
    Minor worming to endpapers without significance, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €120
  85. Le harem assassiné & La hacienda en feu
    André TUDESQ

    Le harem assassiné & La hacienda en feu

    Louis Michaud|Paris s. d. [1913]|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 6 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Cover illustrated by Géo Dorival.
    Spine slightly faded, minimal foxing on some deckled edges, otherwise a handsome and rare full-margined copy.
    €120
  86. L'héroïque pastorale, variations au grand air (1914-1918)
    Roland DORGELES (pref.) Louis VUILLEMIN

    L'héroïque pastorale, variations au grand air (1914-1918)

    M. Drouin|Paris 1920|20 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 Holland copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Preface by Roland Dorgelès.
    Light lacks without gravity to head and foot of spine which is split, minimal worming to some deckled edges, endpapers shaded.
    €120
  87. Saturnin le saturnien
    LUCIEN-GRAUX

    Saturnin le saturnien

    Georges Crès & Cie|Paris 1924|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A slight tear at the foot of the deckled edges, otherwise a handsome and rare full-margined copy.
    €100
  88. Introduction à la méthode de Paul Valéry
    André MAUROIS

    Introduction à la méthode de Paul Valéry

    Editions des Cahiers Libres|Paris 1933|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copies after 10 on Japan nacré.
    Very handsome copy.
    €80
  89. Les nouvelles nourritures
    André GIDE

    Les nouvelles nourritures

    Gallimard|Paris 1935|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 330 numbered copies on Hollande.
    A very good copy.
    €150
  90. Bella
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Bella

    Grasset|Paris 1926|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 542 numbered copies on Holland paper.
    From the 'Les cahiers verts' collection.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
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