First Editions on Laid Paper

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Julien GREEN
L'Expatrié. Journal 1984-1990[The Expatriate: Diary 1984–1990]
Seuil|Paris 1990|15.50 x 22 cm|broché
First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Very fine copy.

€450
Julien GREEN
L'Avenir n'est à Personne. Journal 1990-1992
Fayard|Paris 1993|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Ingres laid paper by Lana, the only deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy.

€450
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
Julien GREEN
On est sérieux quand on a 19 Ans. Journal 1919-1924
Fayard|Paris 1993|14 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Lana Ingres laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy.

€450
Julien GREEN
En passant par-dessus les Tombes. Journal 1996-1997
Fayard|Paris 2001|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Lana laid Ingres paper, the only deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

€450
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
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
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
Julien GREEN
La Bouteille à la Mer. Journal 1972-1976
Plon|Paris 1976|14 x 22.5 cm|broché
First edition, one of 28 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, deluxe copy.
Very handsome copy.

€450
Jean COCTEAU
La Voix humaine - Exemplaire enrichi d'un dessin original[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.

During the first performance in 1930, L'Echo de Paris already prophesied: "The best actresses in the world will want to interpret La voix humaine."
Indeed, on stage and screen followed Berthe Bovy, Anna Magnani...
€2,300
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Auguste LONGNON
Les Français d'Outre-Mer au Moyen-Age. Essai sur l'Expansion française dans le Bassin de la Méditerranée
Perrin & Cie|Paris 1929|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the few numbered copies on Arches laid paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.
Spine with small tears and corner lacks, endpapers entirely browned, slight marginal lacks to boards.
A full-margined copy, complete with its folding map at rear.
€100
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
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
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
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
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
Tristan DERÈME
Le Quatorze juillet ou petit Art de la rimer quand on manque de Rimes
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1925|13 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copies after 5 Japan.
Handsome copy.
€60
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Henri BÉRAUD
Les derniers beaux jours
Plon|Paris 1953|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
A handsome and rare full-margined copy.
€800
Robert de MONTESQUIOU
Têtes couronnées
E. Sansot|Paris 1916|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only deluxe copies after 20 Japan.
Some deckled edges and the final endpaper marginally and partially shaded, some minor foxing.
Manuscript thought by Robert de Montesquiou on the entirely shaded half-title page: "L'abeille porte en soi la piqûre & le miel." ["The bee carries within itself both the sting and the honey."]
€450
Vitezslav NEZVAL
Poèmes choisis
Pierre Seghers|Paris 1954|13 x 19 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition of the French translation established by Milos Sova, one of 10 lettered copies on Holland paper.
Preface and adaptation by Jean Marcenac.
Publisher's yellow cardboard binding, smooth spine, fine copy complete with its dust jacket matching the covers.
€380
Jean GIONO
Angelo
Gallimard|Paris 1958|14 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Minor worming to spine without significance.
Rare and handsome copy.
€5,000
René CHAR
Le nu perdu
Gallimard|Paris 1971|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
Edition with some parts in first edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Very handsome copy.
€1,500
René CHAR
Dans la pluie giboyeuse
Gallimard|Paris 1968|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
A very handsome copy.
€600
René CHAR
Recherche de la base au sommet
Gallimard|Paris 1965|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition of some parts as revised and expanded, one of 41 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
A very handsome copy.
€700
René CHAR
Impressions anciennes
GLM|Paris 1964|14 x 19 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy of this tribute that René Char paid to Martin Heidegger on the occasion of the German philosopher's seventy-fifth birthday.
Manuscript signature by René Char below the justification page.
€700
Henri BÉRAUD
Retours à pied. Impressions de théâtre (1921-1924)
Plon|Paris 1925|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on laid paper Lafuma, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, retaining its deckled edges.
€680