<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. Le petit canard
    Jacques LAURENT

    Le petit canard

    Grasset|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 62 numbered copies on Montval, deluxe copy.
    Fine copy.
    €230
  2. Sources
    Francis JAMMES

    Sources

    Le Divan|Paris 1936|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on Arches paper, ours unnumbered.
    Light foxing affecting the covers and margins of some leaves, covers marginally sunned, a small lack at head of spine.
    Signed autograph inscription from Francis Jammes to Florent Schmitt and his wife.


    €100
  3. Lettres inédites
    Francis JAMMES, Valery LARBAUD

    Lettres inédites

    A.A.M. Stols|Paris • & La Haye [The Hague] 1947|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Fine copy.
    Introduction and notes by G. Jean-Aubry.



    €230
  4. Proverbe sans Proverbe
    André BILLY

    Proverbe sans Proverbe

    Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1924|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 196 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only issue after 4 copies on Japan paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by André Billy to a critic named Dailly.
    €60
  5. Jules Tellier
    Maurice MARTIN DU GARD

    Jules Tellier

    Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1925|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 194 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing after 6 Japan.
    Handsome copy despite a slight vertical shadow on the first cover.
    €80
  6. Pluies
    SAINT-JOHN PERSE

    Pluies

    Editions des lettres françaises|Buenos Aires 1944|23.50 x 30.50 cm|broché
    First edition in volume form, one of 300 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only issue along with 60 copies on rough paper called 'Chandelle' and 30 on Whatman.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €250
  7. Pluies
    SAINT-JOHN PERSE

    Pluies

    Editions des lettres françaises|Buenos Aires 1944|23.50 x 30.50 cm|broché
    First edition in volume form, one of 300 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only edition along with 60 copies on rough paper called 'Chandelle' and 30 on Whatman.
    A rare and handsome copy.
    €250
  8. Pluies
    SAINT-JOHN PERSE

    Pluies

    Editions des lettres françaises|Buenos Aires 1944|23.50 x 30.50 cm|broché
    First edition in volume form, one of 300 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only edition along with 60 copies on rough paper called 'Chandelle' and 30 on Whatman.
    A rare and handsome copy.
    €250
  9. Pluies
    SAINT-JOHN PERSE

    Pluies

    Editions des lettres françaises|Buenos Aires 1944|23.50 x 30.50 cm|broché
    First edition in volume, one of 300 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only printing with 60 coarse paper called 'Chandelle' and 30 Whatman.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €250
  10. Tropes
    Jacques DYSSORD

    Tropes

    Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1924|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 200 copies, ours one of the numbered copies on Arches paper.
    Spine and covers marginally and lightly darkened.
    Autograph inscription signed by Edouard Champion to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob and André Salmon.
    We include a calling card from Edouard Champion on which he specifies to the dedicatee his address in Gstaad at the Winter Palace hotel.
    €50
  11. Les Mains du Manchot
    Marianne ANDRAU

    Les Mains du Manchot

    Denoël|Paris 1953|14 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Johannot laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.

    €100
  12. Livre d'hommages des lettres françaises à Emile Zola
    Georges CLEMENCEAU, Octave MIRBEAU

    Livre d'hommages des lettres françaises à Emile Zola

    Georges Balat • Société libre d'édition des gens de lettres|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris 1898|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition published in the wake of the resounding and historic front page "J'accuse" printed in the newspaper "L'Aurore", one of 200 numbered copies on laid paper, each justified by the publisher.
    Bound in red half-shagreen, spine with four raised bands gilt-ruled with dotted fillets and decorated with gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Some rubbing along the joints, pleasingly fresh interior.
    Illustrated with a photographic portrait of Emile Zola as frontispiece.
    Includes numerous contributions, among them Paul Alexis, Jean Psichari, Elisée Reclus, Joseph Reinach, Paul Adam, Maurice Bouchor...
    €700
  13. Pavillon haut
    Paul CHACK

    Pavillon haut

    Editions de France|Paris 1929|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 205 numbered copies on hollande paper, deluxe copy after 73 on japon.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    Work illustrated with 6 maps drawn by Paul Chack and 5 engravings.
    Manuscript signature by Paul Chack on the half-title page.
    €120
  14. La Poésie dans nos Poètes - Entretien avec Charles Maurras
    Charles MAURRAS, Frédéric LEFÈVRE

    La Poésie dans nos Poètes - Entretien avec Charles Maurras

    Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1923|13 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 190 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing after 10 on Japan paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed manuscript quote by Charles Maurras: "L'esprit de parti ne respectera rien" ["The spirit of faction will respect nothing"] taken from page 11.
    €120
  15. Conjuration de Cinq-Mars
    Pierre de VAISSIÈRE

    Conjuration de Cinq-Mars

    Hachette|Paris 1928|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 11 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy despite endpapers very lightly and partially shadowed.
    €120
  16. Le Livre des Vivants
    Pierre BETTENCOURT

    Le Livre des Vivants

    Chez l'auteur|s. l. 1974|11 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 500 numbered copies on antique laid paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  17. Pourquoi suis-je moi ? Journal 1993-1996
    Julien GREEN

    Pourquoi suis-je moi ? Journal 1993-1996

    Fayard|Paris 1996|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Ingres Lana laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Very handsome copy.

    €450
  18. Ce qui reste de Jour. Journal 1966-1972
    Julien GREEN

    Ce qui reste de Jour. Journal 1966-1972

    Plon|Paris 1972|13.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 28 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, deluxe copy.
    Very handsome full-margined copy.

    €450
  21. L'Arc-en-Ciel. Journal 1981-1984
    Julien GREEN

    L'Arc-en-Ciel. Journal 1981-1984

    Seuil|Paris 1988|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Ingres de Lana laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Very handsome copy.

    €450
  24. La Terre est si belle. Journal 1976-1978
    Julien GREEN

    La Terre est si belle. Journal 1976-1978

    Seuil|Paris 1982|15 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on Lana laid Ingres paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy.

    €450
  25. La Lumière du Monde. Journal 1978-1981
    Julien GREEN

    La Lumière du Monde. Journal 1978-1981

    Seuil|Paris 1983|15 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on Lana Ingres laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy.

    €450
  26. La Fin d'un Monde. Juin 1940
    Julien GREEN

    La Fin d'un Monde. Juin 1940

    Seuil|Paris 1992|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Lana Ingres laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy.

    €450
  28. La Voix humaine
    Jean COCTEAU

    La Voix humaine[The Human Voice - Copy Enhanced with an Original Drawing]

    Gallimard|Paris 1930|12 x 18.50 cm|relié

    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
    Half red morocco binding, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, boards covered with abstract patterned paper, red paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, signed binding by P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Cocteau to a friend named Roger enhanced with a drawing in blue ink representing the face of a young man facing forward.

    €2,300
  29. Sur la Scène comme au Ciel
    Jean ROUAUD

    Sur la Scène comme au Ciel

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1999|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 106 numbered copies on Vizille laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €170
  30. Mar morto
    Jorge AMADO

    Mar morto

    Nagel|Paris 1949|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 100 numbered copies on American laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.

    €300
  31. Futile suivi de regrets à Futile
    François BERNOUARD

    Futile suivi de regrets à Futile

    A la belle édition|Paris 1911|14 x 15 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper.
    Rare and handsome copy, with bookplate pasted at foot of verso of front cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by François Bernouard to the poet Adolphe Lacuzon: "... A monsieur Lacuzon, en témoignage de ma double admiration, celle du poète et de l'homme..." ["... To Mr. Lacuzon, in testimony of my double admiration, that of the poet and of the man..."]
    €100
  32. Aller Retour
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Aller Retour

    Nrf|Paris 1927|17 x 22 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on laid paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy despite some light rubbing to the joints and a light discoloration to the upper right corner of the front cover.
    Half tawny morocco binding, smooth spine, boards covered with cream vellum-style cardboard, wood-grain paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Alain Lobstein.
    €250
  33. Une Saleté
    Frédérique CLEMENCON

    Une Saleté

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1998|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 37 numbered copies on Vizille laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy of this work which earned its author the Robert Walser Prize for first novel.
    €80
  34. La Retraite ardente
    Marcel PRÉVOST

    La Retraite ardente

    Flammarion|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on wove paper, deluxe copies after 50 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Marcel Prévost's manuscript signature on the half-title page.
    €50
  35. Peut-être
    DORSENNUS [Jean DORSENNE]

    Peut-être

    Georges Crès|Paris 1914|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 5 on Holland paper.
    Some foxing to boards.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dorsenne: "A mon ami le sergent Muzereau de la classe !!! Cé témoignage d'affection d'un simple pékin ! Jean Dorsennus." ["To my friend sergeant Muzereau of the class!!! This token of affection from a simple civilian! Jean Dorsennus."]
    €100
  36. Isabella Morra
    André PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES

    Isabella Morra

    Gallimard|Paris 1973|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    Very handsome copy.
    €300
  37. Gustave Le Bon
    Raymond QUENEAU

    Gustave Le Bon

    Centre international de documentation, de recherche et d'édition Raymond Queneau|Limoges 1990|11.50 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition of this unpublished text presented by Claude Debon, one of 50 numbered copies on laid paper, ours one of 26 lettered copies, deluxe printing.
    Pleasant copy, bookplate pasted facing the title page.







    €150
  38. Bizzarie
    Tristan TZARA, Alain BRIEUX

    Bizzarie

    Alain Brieux|Paris 1963|22.50 x 18.50 cm|2 volumes brochés sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on Holland paper, ours unnumbered, the only printing after 20 copies on antique paper and 5 hors commerce.
    The first volume contains the commentary on Giovanni Battista Bracelli by Tristan Tzara, followed by "L'aventure d'un livre et notes bibliographiques" ["The adventure of a book and bibliographical notes"] by publisher Alain Brieux.
    The second volume is a facsimile reproduction of Bracelli's book, "Bizzarie", illustrated with 50 engravings created in 1624.
    The facsimile was printed from the only complete and known copy, that of American bibliophile Mr. Lessing Rosenwald.
    This illustration volume is bound in full boards in...
    €1,200
  39. Charles Dullin
    Jean SARMENT

    Charles Dullin

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1950|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 112 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy.






    €80
  40. Ar gwir treac'h d'ar gaou
    BARD AB ALOR

    Ar gwir treac'h d'ar gaou

    Maurice Le Dault|Paris 1905|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper.
    This work offers the particularity of being in a bilingual edition: in Breton and, below, the French translation.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €70
  41. L'Idée fixe ou : deux Hommes à la Mer
    Paul VALÉRY

    L'Idée fixe ou : deux Hommes à la Mer[The Fixed Idea; or, Two Men at Sea]

    Nrf|Paris 1933|23 x 25.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Hollande paper, this one printed especially for the sculptress Renée Vautier, the only deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in full paper, smooth spine, covers with discreet restorations preserved, wide margins retained, binding signed by Thomas Boichot.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Valéry, beneath the colophon, to his muse the sculptress Renée Vautier, who notably created a celebrated bust of the poet in 1935.
    €1,200
  43. Carte d'Identité
    Colette DEBLE, Bernard NOËL

    Carte d'Identité

    Editions Unes|s. l. 1986|12.50 x 15 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 101 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue after 23 Rives and 1 pur fil accompanied by the manuscript and original drawings.
    Work illustrated with drawings by Colette Deblé.
    Fine copy complete with its fragile illustrated cover of crystal paper.


    €80
  44. Orénoque
    Fernand LEGER, Robert GANZO

    Orénoque

    S. n.|Paris 1937|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition illustrated with 3 original drawings by Fernand Léger and printed in 150 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
    A rare and handsome copy.
    €800
  45. Je sublime
    Benjamin PÉRET

    Je sublime

    Editions Surréalistes|Paris 1936|10 x 14.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue after 1 nacre Japan, 15 imperial Japan and 25 Normandy.
    Front cover and spine slightly faded as usual.
    €350
  46. Notes sur la Magie et le Vol
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    Notes sur la Magie et le Vol

    Les pas perdus|Paris 1952|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  47. Le Rendez-vous d'Irkoutsk
    Jean-Claude GUILLEBAUD

    Le Rendez-vous d'Irkoutsk

    Arléa|Paris 1990|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 27 numbered copies on Ingres laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy.
    €100
  49. Les Belles Images
    Simone de BEAUVOIR

    Les Belles Images

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Holland, the “tirage de tête”.
    A very beautiful copy.
    €1,800
  50. La Force des choses
    Simone de BEAUVOIR

    La Force des choses

    Gallimard|Paris 1963|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Holland, the “tirage de tête”.
    A beautiful copy despite tiny foxing on the spine and another at the foot of the first board.
    €3,500
  51. Tout compte fait
    Simone de BEAUVOIR

    Tout compte fait

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Holland, the “tirage de tête”.
    Ex-libris glued to the head of an endpaper.
    A beautiful copy despite a slightly puckered spine.
    €2,000
  52. Typhon
    Joseph CONRAD

    Typhon

    Nrf|Paris 1918|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation established by André Gide and printed in 300 numbered copies on Rives paper.
    As is generally the case, some light black spots affecting certain leaves in the margins.
    Rare and fine copy with unfaded blue covers.
    €1,500
  53. La Mort heureuse
    Albert CAMUS

    La Mort heureuse

    Gallimard|Paris 1971|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 106 numbered copies on Holland, the “tirage de tête”.
    A beautiful copy of this important text in the work of Albert Camus: although published posthumously, it is indeed his first novel which is considered a first “draft” of L'Etranger.
    €2,300
  54. Les Bêtises
    Jacques LAURENT

    Les Bêtises[The Blunders]

    Grasset|Paris 1971|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 64 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Very handsome copy of this work which won the Prix Goncourt in 1971.



    €1,700
  55. Les Mandarins
    Simone de BEAUVOIR

    Les Mandarins

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|14 x 21 cm|relié sous chemise et étui
    Gallimard | Paris 1954 | 14 x 21 cm | bound in morocco with custom chemise and slipcase
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland, the tirage de tête (deluxe copy).

    Binding in full purple morocco, endpapers lined with mauve velvet, all edges gilt, covers and spine preserved, chemise and slipcase lined in purple morocco, wood-style paper boards, interior of the chemise in grey felt, perfect binding signed Jean-Paul Miguet.
    Spine of the chemise faded.

    Superb copy perfectly set in a triple binding by Jean-Paul Miguet.
    €8,000
  56. Ecoute s'il pleut
    Alexandre ARNOUX

    Ecoute s'il pleut

    Fayard|Paris 1922|13 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on hollande paper, deluxe copy.
    Half navy blue morocco binding with corners, spine with four raised bands, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of combed paper, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, light rubbing to corners, binding signed Kauffmann & Horclois.
    Handsome full-margined copy bound without its original wrappers and spine.



    €80
  57. Un Néant moins tranquille
    Olivier BOURGOIS

    Un Néant moins tranquille

    Mercure de France|Paris 1981|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on hollande van Gelder paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Light foxing affecting the edges, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Olivier Bourgois to Michel François-Poncet.



    €80
  58. Phocas
    Remy de GOURMONT

    Phocas

    L'Ymagier • Mercure de France|Paris 1895|15 x 15.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed with a small number of copies on laid.
    Work illustrated with a cover and three engraved wooden vignettes by Remy de Gourmont.
    €700
  59. Les Nuits de Rome
    Jules de SAINT-FELIX, Godefroy DURAND

    Les Nuits de Rome

    E. Dentu|Paris 1864|13 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the rare copies on Holland paper of which there is no mention.
    Spine slightly split at head, otherwise handsome copy with full margins.
    Work illustrated with 11 engravings by Godefroy Durand.




    €150
  60. Le Pont de Londres. - Guignol's Band II
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    Le Pont de Londres. - Guignol's Band IILondon Bridge - Guignol's Band II

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|14.50 x 21.50 cm|relié sous étui

    First edition, one of 41 numbered copies on Holland paper, the deluxe issue.
    Bound in full jansenist dark green morocco, smooth spine very lightly sunned, grey suede endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, all edges gilt, housed in a slipcase trimmed with dark green morocco, paper-covered boards with a wood-grain effect, grey paper lining; a superb full morocco binding signed by A. Bourdet.
    A pleasant copy, finely bound and preserved.
    Provenance: from the library of the distinguished bibliophile François Ragazzoni, with his bookplate mounted on an endpaper.

    €12,000
  61. Thrène pour le président Lincoln
    Francis VIELÉ-GRIFFIN, Walt WHITMAN

    Thrène pour le président Lincoln

    Bibliothèque de l'Occident|Paris 1908|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the transposition of the poem by Walt Whitman by Francis Viélé-Griffin, one of 100 copies on Holland, only print.
    Small tears and gaps on the back and in the margins of the boards which have been internally patched at the head and the foot, spine and boards marginally sun-damaged, good internal condition.
    Modern ex-libris glued to the foot of the verso of the first board.
    Rare.
    €300
  62. Le Pont de Londres. - Guignol's Band II
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    Le Pont de Londres. - Guignol's Band IILondon Bridge - Guignol's Band II

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|14.50 x 21.50 cm|relié sous étui

    First edition, one of 41 numbered copies on Hollande paper, deluxe issue.

    Binding in half black morocco-grained shagreen with bands, smooth spine, gilt date at tail, gilt fillet frame on mouse-grey paper boards, guards and pastedowns of black paper, original wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, others uncut, full black morocco-grained shagreen slipcase with black paper interior, binding signed Montécot.

    A fine copy.

    €8,500
  63. Douze petits écrits
    Francis PONGE

    Douze petits écrits

    Nrf|Paris 1928|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 718 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue with 16 Japan copies.
    Frontispiece with a portrait of the author lithographed by Mania Mavro.
    Fine copy despite minor marginal tears of no consequence to the covers, spine slightly faded as usual.
    Autograph inscription signed by Francis Ponge to the bookseller-bibliophile Max-Philippe Delatte: "... avec qui j'entretiens un commerce (au sens noble) dont je me félicite. Amicalement Francis Ponge" ["... with whom I maintain a relationship (in the noble sense) which pleases me greatly. Cordially Francis Ponge"].
    €250
  64. Le grand Troupeau
    Jean GIONO

    Le grand Troupeau[The Great Herd]

    Nrf|Paris 1931|17 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 109 copies numbered on Lafuma pure wove paper and reset in quarto tellière format, deluxe issue.
    Two discreet restorations to the head and tail of the spine.
    A pleasing copy.
    €1,200
  65. Urbain Grandier et les Possédées de Loudun
    Gabriel LEGUÉ

    Urbain Grandier et les Possédées de Loudun

    Ludovic Baschet|Paris 1880|19 x 28 cm|relié
    Second edition printed on laid paper.
    Full red morocco binding, spine slightly browned with five raised bands set with black fillets, gilt roulettes on the headcaps, gilt fillets on the leading edges, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, gilt dentelle border on the pastedowns, original parchment front cover preserved, top edge gilt, light rubbing to corners, modern bibliophile's label pasted at foot of endpaper as bookplate, elegant unsigned binding.
    Work illustrated with 16 hors-texte plates including the frontispiece (the folding plate placed between pages 258 and 259 with a marginal tear restored with an adhesive piece).
    Autograph inscription signed by Gabriel...
    €380
  66. Isabelle
    André GIDE

    Isabelle

    Nrf|Paris 1911|10.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    New "first edition", printed in 500 copies on laid Arches paper and consisting of the second printing of this text (completed on June 20, 1911).
    This edition, published less than a month after the original which appeared on May 29, 1911, is considered the first edition of this text, as the latter was almost entirely destroyed, André Gide being dissatisfied with the printing because three pages did not have the regular number of lines.
    Half brown morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, date and binder's name gilt at foot, pebbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted on one pastedown, blue covers and spine...
    €1,500
  67. Le Survivant
    Jules SUPERVIELLE

    Le Survivant

    Nrf|Paris 1928|17.50 x 22.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on laid Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
    Bradel binding in half navy blue straight-grained morocco, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, bibliophile's label pasted at foot of one pastedown as bookplate.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  68. Montociel Rajah aux grandes Indes
    Paul MORAND

    Montociel Rajah aux grandes Indes

    A l'enseigne du cheval ailé|Genève [Geneva] 1947|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on imponderable laid paper reserved for the press service.
    Autograph inscription signed by Paul Morand to his friend Jacques Roederer: "A J.R. cette aventure qui s'ajoute à toutes celles de sa vie. Souvenirs du Léman. Morand." ["To J.R. this adventure which adds to all those of his life. Memories of Lake Geneva. Morand."]
    €200
  69. Tu ne tueras point
    Pierre DOMINIQUE

    Tu ne tueras point

    A l'enseigne du cheval ailé|Genève [Geneva] 1947|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on handmade laid paper, ours unnumbered, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite minimal worming to spine, boards and bottom edge.





    €60
  70. Le Style Toutenant
    Jean-Yves PLANCOT

    Le Style Toutenant

    Julliard|Genève [Geneva] 1984|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Dutch laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Grateful signed autograph inscription from Jean-Yves Plancot to publisher Bernard de Fallois thanking him for his encouragement.





    €80
  71. La Marchande de Couronnes
    Émile HENRIOT

    La Marchande de Couronnes

    Plon|Paris 1932|13 x 20.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 25 hors commerce copies numbered on Madagascar paper, deluxe issue after 10 Chine and 21 Holland.
    Half brown shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with cold fillets, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges.
    Some minor worming without significance.
    Autograph inscription signed by Emile Henriot to Jérome Tharaud and members of his family.
    €70
  72. Les Moyens du Bord
    Tristan BERNARD

    Les Moyens du Bord

    Flammarion|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Lafuma vergé pur fil paper, deluxe copies after 20 on Arches.
    Back cover slightly darkened without significance, handsome interior condition.
    €50
  73. Histoire de Belgique
    Adrien de MEEÜS

    Histoire de Belgique

    Plon|Paris 1928|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Half red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with blind fillets, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally lightened, otherwise a handsome copy attractively bound.
    €70
  74. Erromango
    Pierre BENOIT

    Erromango

    Albin Michel|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 675 numbered copies on Montgolfier paper, the only deluxe copies after 300 on Holland paper.
    Some worming to endpapers, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €40
  75. Quatre Essais sur l'Esprit dans sa condition charnelle
    Jacques MARITAIN

    Quatre Essais sur l'Esprit dans sa condition charnelle

    Desclée Debrouwer & Cie|Paris 1939|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Adhesive paper stains at head and foot of endpapers, otherwise a handsome full-margined copy.
    €100
  76. Laus Veneris
    Algernon Charles SWINBURNE, Francis VIELÉ-GRIFFIN

    Laus Veneris

    Mercure de France|Paris 1933|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French translated by Francis Viélé-Griffin printed in 300 numbered copies on laid paper.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €80
  77. Le mort remontant
    Robert de MONTESQUIOU

    Le mort remontant

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1922|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Small worming to the covers, endpapers and some leaves.
    €600
  78. Deux Cavaliers de l'Orage
    Jean GIONO

    Deux Cavaliers de l'Orage[Two Horsemen of the Storm]

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    One endpaper lightly and partially shadowed due to the presence of a press cutting.
    Handsome copy.
    €800
  79. Monsieur Mézigue
    Clément VAUTEL, Georges de LA FOUCHARDIÈRE

    Monsieur Mézigue

    Librairie Les lettres|Paris 1914|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on handmade Arches laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Beautiful cover illustrated by Edouard-Louis Cousyn.
    Two minor tears of no consequence on the second cover.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €250
  80. Comité du Plan. - Une nouvelle France. Ses Principes et ses Institutions
    COLLECTIF, Marcel DÉAT

    Comité du Plan. - Une nouvelle France. Ses Principes et ses Institutions

    Fasquelle|Paris 1936|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the rare personalized copies printed on Holland paper, ours for Paul Boncour.
    Half bronze sheep binding, spine with four raised bands set with black fillets, navy blue and red shagreen title-labels, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrapper preserved, contemporary binding.
    Preface by Marcel Déat.
    Autograph inscription signed by Eugène Fasquelle to Paul Boncour, important politician of the Third Republic and considered the best orator of his time.
    €250
  81. Comité du Plan. - Le Plan français. Doctrine et Plan d'Action
    COLLECTIF, Marcel DÉAT

    Comité du Plan. - Le Plan français. Doctrine et Plan d'Action

    Fasquelle|Paris 1935|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the rare personalized copies printed on Holland paper, ours for Paul Boncour.
    Half bronze sheep binding, spine with four raised bands set with black fillets, navy blue and red shagreen title-labels, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Preface by Marcel Déat.
    Autograph inscription signed by Eugène Fasquelle to Paul Boncour, important politician of the Third Republic and considered the best orator of his time.
    €250
  82. La princesse de Guéménée dans le bain et le Duc de Choiseul
    Louis LACOUR

    La princesse de Guéménée dans le bain et le Duc de Choiseul

    Académie des bibliophiles|Paris 1867|11.70 x 18.20 cm|relié

    First edition of the republication of this rare and anonymous text by Louis Lacour. By this date, the Académie des bibliophiles had published 18 rare and forgotten texts, bibliophilic curiosities. Limited edition of 200 numbered copies on laid paper, No. 10. Title page in red and black.


    Contemporary half red shagreen binding with corners signed Gaetan Ronner at the top of the endpaper. Smooth spine. Gilt title. Uncut throughout. 


    Bookplate: Library of Count F. de Rohan Chabot.


    The author of this piece wrote this account based on the testimony given to him by Madame de Grammont. He depicts the Duke of Choiseul visiting the Princess of Guéménée while she was...

    €250
  83. Théâtre II
    Michel DE GHELDERODE

    Théâtre II

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 copies on Holland paper, ours one of the 10 copies numbered in Roman numerals, deluxe copy.
    Fine copy despite a small inconsequential tear at the foot of the upper cover joint.
    €250
  84. Théâtre VI
    Michel DE GHELDERODE

    Théâtre VI

    Gallimard|Paris 1982|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 17 copies on Holland van Gelder paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  85. Théâtre III
    Michel DE GHELDERODE

    Théâtre III

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 copies on Holland Van Gelder paper, ours being one of 10 copies numbered in Roman numerals, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  86. Théâtre IV
    Michel DE GHELDERODE

    Théâtre IV

    Gallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 copies on Hollande paper, ours one of 4 copies numbered in Roman numerals, deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  87. Théâtre V
    Michel DE GHELDERODE

    Théâtre V

    Gallimard|Paris 1957|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 copies on Holland paper, ours one of 4 copies numbered in Roman numerals, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  88. Baudelaire
    Henri TROYAT

    Baudelaire

    Flammarion|Paris 1994|14.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure Arches laid paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €230
  89. Théâtre I
    Michel DE GHELDERODE

    Théâtre I

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 copies on Holland paper, ours one of 4 copies numbered in Roman numerals, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  90. Six heures à perdre
    Robert BRASILLACH

    Six heures à perdre[Six Hours to Lose]

    Plon|Paris 1953|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 58 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue with 25 Madagascar hors commerce copies.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €600
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