<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. Jours de silence à Tanger
    Tahar BEN JELLOUN

    Jours de silence à Tanger

    Seuil|Paris 1990|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on laid Ingres de Lana, only leading copies.
    Very nice copy.
    €230
  2. Le plus doux poignard
    Alain BORNE, Michel MELCHIONNE

    Le plus doux poignard

    Guy Chambelland|Paris 1990|12.50 x 21.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 51 (instead of 31 announced colophon) numbered copies, ours unjustified on "drawing", only draw after 1 Arches paper.
    Very nice complete copy of the original engraving Michel Melchionne he justified and signed .
    €350
  3. Pour les quais. Première partie. Pièces dites par l'auteur au Chat-Noir, au Chien-Noir et chez d'autres animaux dépourvus de candeur
    Armand MASSON, Henri Gaston DARIEN

    Pour les quais. Première partie. Pièces dites par l'auteur au Chat-Noir, au Chien-Noir et chez d'autres animaux dépourvus de candeur

    Léon Vanier|Paris 1905|16 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 12 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A full-margined copy.
    Spine creased, a small lack to head of second board, light tears to margins of certain leaves at the deckled edges.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece on Japan paper by Charles Léandre and drawings in and out of text by Henri Gaston Darien, Henri Charles Auguste Gounin, Jean-Louis Fernand Fau, Charles Léandre, Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, David Ossipovitch Widhopff and Adolphe Willette.
    €600
  5. A voix basse
    Francis CARCO

    A voix basse

    Albin Michel|Paris 1938|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 copies printed on Holland paper, deluxe copy after 1 Japon nacré and 13 Japon impérial.
    Handsome full-margined copy.


    €150
  6. Suite d'automne
    Charles FOROT

    Suite d'automne

    Garnier|Paris 1925|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First Edition printed 600 copies numbered on laid.
    Small tears without gravity margins of some leaves, back and marginally insolated boards, a slight lack in the foot of the first board.
    Precious autograph signed by Charles Forot: "To my master Paul Valéry, these songs of autumn in testimony of deep admiration."
    €60
  7. La terre est si belle. Journal 1976-1978
    Julien GREEN

    La terre est si belle. Journal 1976-1978

    Seuil|Paris 1982|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on vergé Ingres de Lana, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    A nice copy despite a trace of folding to foot of upper cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Julien Green to a friend named Robert.
    €500
  8. Une création contrôlée
    Georges RAILLARD

    Une création contrôlée

    Robert Blanchet|Boulogne-sur-Seine [Boulogne-Billancourt] s. d. [circa 1970]|21.50 x 32.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper of this address given by Georges Raillard on the occasion of the publication, by Robert Blanchet, of an illustrated edition with original engravings by Virgilije Nevjestic of "La création du monde" by André de Richaud.
    Rare and handsome copy
    €80
  10. Barboche
    Henri BOSCO

    Barboche

    Gallimard|Paris 1957|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First Edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Holland paper, ours bearing the No. 1, leading print.
    A small tear in the foot of the first board.
    A moving autograph dated and signed by Henri Bosco to his godson Henri Raillard to whom Barboche is dedicated: "For my dear godson Henri Raillard, this good dog famous in the Luberon by his grace, his fidelity, his courage - the wriggling tail. .. "
    €1,000
  11. Les Thibault - Sixième partie. La Mort du père
    Roger MARTIN DU GARD

    Les Thibault - Sixième partie. La Mort du père

    Nrf|Paris 1929|16.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 115 copies on laid paper Lafuma-Navarre reimposed in Tellière quarto format, ours one of 10 hors commerce lettered copies, deluxe issue.
    Spine slightly sunned, small tear at foot of first board, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €400
  12. Les Thibault - Cinquième partie. La Sorellina
    Roger MARTIN DU GARD

    Les Thibault - Cinquième partie. La Sorellina

    Nrf|Paris 1928|16.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 122 copies on laid paper Lafuma-Navarre reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe issue.
    Spine slightly sunned, two small crease marks on boards, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €400
  13. Les Thibault - Quatrième partie. La consultation
    Roger MARTIN DU GARD

    Les Thibault - Quatrième partie. La consultation

    Nrf|Paris 1928|16.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 122 copies on laid Lafuma-Navarre paper, reimposed in Tellière quarto format, ours one of 10 hors commerce lettered copies, deluxe copy.
    Spine very lightly sunned, slight tear to margin of front cover, otherwise handsome copy.
    €400
  14. Les Thibault - Troisième partie. La belle saison
    Roger MARTIN DU GARD

    Les Thibault - Troisième partie. La belle saison

    Nrf|Paris 1923|16.50 x 22 cm|2 volumes brochés
    First edition, one of 108 copies on vergé pur fil paper Lafuma-Navarre re-imposed in Tellière quarto format, the tirage de tête.
    Spine discolored with small tears on the headpieces, otherwise nice set.
    €500
  15. Les Thibault - Deuxième partie. Le pénitencier
    Roger MARTIN DU GARD

    Les Thibault - Deuxième partie. Le pénitencier

    Nrf|Paris 1922|16.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 108 copies on laid Lafuma-Navarre paper, reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
    Spine very lightly sunned, handsome copy.
    €400
  16. La stratégie de l'énigme
    Yves BONNEFOY

    La stratégie de l'énigme

    Galilée|Paris 2006|13 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on laid Vizille, only leading copies.
    Pleasant full copy of his prayer insert and his trailer.
    Handwritten signature of Yves Bonnefoy below the justification of the draw.
    €100
  17. Le Graal sans la légende
    Yves BONNEFOY

    Le Graal sans la légende[The Grail Without the Legend]

    Galilée|Paris 2013|13 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 85 numbered copies on vellum, ours being one of the first 10 containing a page of the manuscript of the work, the only deluxe copies.
    A pleasing copy.
    Signed in Yves Bonnefoy's hand beneath the justification of the edition.
    €300
  18. Nuage rouge
    Christian GAILLY

    Nuage rouge

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 2000|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 47 numbered copies on Vizille laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  19. Paysage de répons suivi de Dialogues des règnes
    Michel BUTOR

    Paysage de répons suivi de Dialogues des règnes

    Castella|Albeuve 1968|17 x 25.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 880 numbered copies on white laid, only leading copies after 120 vellum Arches paper.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Michel Butor to his friend Georges Raillard.
    €150
  20. L'air
    Christian GAILLY

    L'air

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1991|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 47 numbered copies on laid Vizille paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  21. Dring
    Christian GAILLY

    Dring

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1991|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 47 numbered copies on laid Vizille paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  22. Théâtre de bouche
    Ghérasim LUCA, Micheline CATTY

    Théâtre de bouche

    Les soleils noirs|Paris 1984|14 x 19.50 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 225 numbered copies on ivory laid paper, the only issue after 75 on Arches vellum.
    Publisher's binding in full greyish-blue paper, smooth spine faded and with a stain at head.
    Work illustrated with 9 plates by Micheline Catty.
    Our copy is complete, as stipulated in the justification, with its original drypoint by Micheline Catty, justified and signed by her, as well as a complete audio recording of the work by the author on cassette tape.
    Autograph inscription signed by Ghérasim Luca, in pencil, to Axel de La Rovère and Anne Seghers: "Axiome : l'homme. Thème : l'homme axiomatique. En toute sympathie."...
    €400
  23. Délibérations
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Délibérations

    Les cahiers de Paris|Paris 1925|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, deluxe copies after 25 Madagascar.
    Fine copy.
    €40
  25. Au 125 du boulevard Saint-Germain
    Max ERNST, Benjamin PÉRET

    Au 125 du boulevard Saint-Germain[At 125 Boulevard Saint-Germain]

    Collection littérature|Paris 1923|11.50 x 16 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on vergé, this one not included in the justification, the only printing after 1 Chine, 10 Japon and 20 Hollande paper.
    Rare and nice copy.
    Illustrated with 3 drawings by Benjamin Péret and, as frontispiece, an original engraving on Chine paper by Max Ernst, the only one engraved by the artist.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Benjamin Péret to Jacques Viot : " A Jacques Viot qui sonne utile tous les jours en jetant des assiettes to la tête des agents."
    €6,800
  26. Le retour des hommes
    Luc DURTAIN

    Le retour des hommes

    Nrf|Paris 1920|17 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 118 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
    Spine and boards very lightly and marginally sunned without significance.
    €80
  27. Contes pantagruéliques
    [Arthur CHRISTIAN] CARLOCHRISTI

    Contes pantagruéliques

    Louis Conard|Paris 1903|17 x 22 cm|relié
    Rare and probably the only test of "Pantagruelian Tales".
    The work dates from 1903 before the addition of Jules Clarettie's preface and illustrations by Edmond Malassis.
    The text, printed in Gothic characters is included in frames foliage, different from those of the edition marketed in 1905.
    Bound in brown half morocco with corners, back with four double nerves decorated with a typographic mosaic pattern of green morocco, boards, guards and contreplats of marbled paper, gilded head, binding signed Trinckvel.
    Nice copy nicely established.
    Our copy is enriched with two autograph letters signed from Arthur Christian to Jules Claretie concerning the edition of...
    €400
  28. Cours graduel et complet de chinois parlé et écrit
    Michel Alexandre KLECZKOWSKI

    Cours graduel et complet de chinois parlé et écrit

    Maisonneuve & Cie|Paris 1876|17.50 x 27 cm|relié
    First edition printed on laid paper.
    Full brown Russia morocco binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with triple black compartments, gilt roulettes on headcaps, gilt initials on front board, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, triple gilt fillet frame on pastedowns, all edges gilt, double gilt fillets on leading edges, corners very skillfully restored, contemporary binding signed by R. Petit.
    Superb copy perfectly executed in period binding with monogram.



    €2,000
  29. Dix-neuf ans...
    Léon WERTH

    Dix-neuf ans...

    Albin Michel|Paris 1922|12 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on laid paper, deluxe copies after 5 Japan and 10 Holland.
    Bound in half brown sheep, spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with gilt fleurons, chocolate brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  30. Les confidences libertines
    Lucie PAUL-MARGUERITTE, Marcel FRANCOIS

    Les confidences libertines

    L'Edition|Paris 1922|14 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue after 12 Japan copies.
    Work illustrated with Art Deco vignettes in colors, within the text and hors-texte, by Marcel François.
    Handsome copy despite minor sunning and tears at head and foot of spine.
    €150
  31. Les feux de la saint-Jean
    Luc-Albert MOREAU, Roger ALLARD

    Les feux de la saint-Jean

    Camille Bloch|Paris 1920|21 x 26.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 340 numbered copies on laid Arches paper, only major paper after 20 hemp paper.
    Freckles, very slight marginal tears without gravity on the boards.
    Illustrated book of 5 drawings by Luc-Albert Moreau.
    Autograph dedication signed by the publisher, Camille Bloch, to George Barbier.
    €100
  32. L'art d'accommoder les classiques
    Georges-Armand MASSON

    L'art d'accommoder les classiques

    Editions du siècle|Paris 1924|16 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe edition.
    Handsome full-margined copy despite a small tear at head of spine and light foxing.
    These are pastiches of Solomon, Homer, Bossuet, Voltaire, Plato, Theocritus, Virgil, Ovid, Saint Paul, Plutarch, de Voragine, Dante, Shakespeare, La Rochefoucauld, Perrault, La Fontaine, Boileau, Fénelon, Swift, Buffon, Florian, Goethe...
    Facsimiles of the manuscript signatures of those parodied on the front endpaper.
    €100
  33. L'amitié de Stéphane Mallarmé et de Georges Rodenbach
    Stéphane MALLARMÉ, Georges RODENBACH

    L'amitié de Stéphane Mallarmé et de Georges Rodenbach

    Pierre Caillier|Genève [Geneva] 1949|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, deluxe copy.
    Unpublished letters and texts, preface by Henri Mondor.
    Handsome copy despite very light sunning to head of spine.
    €250
  34. La presqu'île
    Julien GRACQ

    La presqu'île[The Peninsula]

    José Corti|Paris 1970|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vergé d'Arches, the tirage de tête.
    A very nice copy.
    €3,500
  35. Lettrines 2
    Julien GRACQ

    Lettrines 2

    José Corti|Paris 1974|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vergé de Hollande paper, the tirage de tête.
    A very nice copy.
    €1,800
  36. La boutique d'Arlequin
    Paul LECLERCQ

    La boutique d'Arlequin

    Fontemoing & Cie|Paris 1913|19 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 20 copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in full moiré-effect paper, smooth spine, bottle green morocco title-label, covers and spine preserved, binding signed by Thomas Boichot.
    Handsome full-margined copy.



    €300
  37. Cher Edouard
    COLLECTIF

    Cher Edouard

    Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1938|16.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition of the last volume of this celebrated collection of the Amis d'Edouard, one of 500 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only deluxe copies after 3 Japan.
    Contributions by J. Pouget, E. Bourdet, H. Malherbe, J. & J. Tharaud, E. Henriot and P. Champion.
    At the end of the volume, list of works published in this collection.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  38. Une nonnain
    Valery LARBAUD, Maurice BRIANCHON

    Une nonnain

    Ides et Calendes|Neuchâtel • & Paris 1946|16.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First separate edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Ingres Guarro paper, deluxe copy.
    Spine very lightly sunned without consequence, otherwise handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece in color as well as headpieces on tinted background by Maurice Brianchon.
    €300
  39. Mon mari était pâtissier
    Josée LAPEYRÈRE, Jean-Jacques CECARELLI

    Mon mari était pâtissier

    L'attentive|s. l. 2001|17.50 x 22.50 cm|en feuilles sous étui
    First edition handwritten and printed 15 copies numbered on vellum and illustrated with 3 vignettes and images of Jean-Jacques Ceccarelli.
    Nice copy.
    Signatures of Josée Lapeyrère and Jean-Jacques Ceccarelli at the colophon.
    €200
  40. Six heures à perdre
    Robert BRASILLACH

    Six heures à perdre

    Plon|Paris 1953|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 58 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête with 25 Madagascar paper hors commerce.
    A nice copy with edges preserved.
    €800
  41. L'amour enfant de Bohème
    Paul FORT, Ignacio ZULOAGA

    L'amour enfant de Bohème

    Armand Jules Klein|Paris 1930|19.50 x 29.50 cm|broché
    First Edition printed 200 copies numbered and justified by Paul Fort on laid, ours specially printed for Jean Comte.
    Illustrated book, frontispiece, a portrait of Paul Fort by Ignacio Zuloaga.
    Back slightly insolated, a small lack at the top of the first board, a shadow on the page next to the portrait left by the snake protecting him.
    Signed autograph dedication of Paul Fort to his Jean Comte with this quote: "It is only love to be happy to the world."
    €60
  42. La fille Elisa. Scène d'atelier en un acte par un auteur bien connu avec illustrations d'un artiste aussi renommé qu'original
    Louis LEMERCIER DE NEUVILLE

    La fille Elisa. Scène d'atelier en un acte par un auteur bien connu avec illustrations d'un artiste aussi renommé qu'original

    Au temple de Vénus|Rome [Rome] s. d. [circa 1880]|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition printed in a very small number on laid paper and attributed sometimes to Louis Lemercier de Neuville, sometimes to Charles Monselet.
    Bradel binding in half blue percaline with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillets at head and foot, marbled paper boards, fragile parchment wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Handsome copy of this parody of Edmond de Goncourt's novel.
    Work illustrated with 2 etchings by an unknown artist.





    €100
  43. Ceci est la couleur de mes rêves. Entretiens avec Georges Raillard
    Joan MIRÓ

    Ceci est la couleur de mes rêves. Entretiens avec Georges Raillard

    Seuil|Paris 1977|18.50 x 26 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Small tears without loss to margins of some leaves in the very first signatures, otherwise a handsome copy with full margins.
    Our copy lacks the original etching by Joan Miro that should be present in all copies on Arches laid paper.
    €200
  44. Le forgeron me l'avait dit
    Robert MALLET

    Le forgeron me l'avait dit

    Gallimard|Paris 1982|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 12 numbered copies on laid Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    Two bookplates mounted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  45. La rose en ses remous
    Robert MALLET

    La rose en ses remous

    Gallimard|Paris 1971|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on laid Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  46. Balthazar, fils de famille
    François-Marie BANIER

    Balthazar, fils de famille

    Gallimard|Paris 1985|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Dutch laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €300
  47. Marguerite Jamois
    Henri-René LENORMAND

    Marguerite Jamois

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1950|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 112 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  48. Yves Montand
    Christian MÉGRET

    Yves Montand

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1953|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Iconography.
    €100
  49. Charles Trenet
    Marc ANDRY

    Charles Trenet

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1953|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Iconography.
    €100
  50. 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 photographic portrait of Charles Dullin as frontispiece.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  51. Merlin
    Jean PRÉVOST

    Merlin

    Nrf|Paris 1927|17 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma-Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  52. La volonté de puissance - Essai d'une transmutation de toutes les valeurs
    Friedrich NIETZSCHE

    La volonté de puissance - Essai d'une transmutation de toutes les valeursWill to power

    Mercure de France|Paris 1903|13 x 18.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
    La volonté de puissance. Essai d'une transmutation de toutes les valeurs [Will to power], Mercure de France, Paris 1903, 13x18,5cm, 2 volume in original wrappers.
    First edition of the French translation, one of 12 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    One small trace of folding, not serious, to lower cover of the second volume, endpapers very slightly and partially shaded.
    Nice and rare copy with untrimmed edges.
    €7,500
  53. Fernand Ledoux
    André LANG

    Fernand Ledoux

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1954|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine and covers lightly sunned as usual, handsome copy.
    Iconography.
    €60
  54. La musique
    Théophile GAUTIER

    La musique[Music]

    Charpentier|Paris 1911|15.50 x 19 cm|Relié
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Half morocco, covers and spine preserved, binding signed by P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
    Shades on the first and last leaves.
    A nice copy with edges preserved.
    €1,500
  55. Adélaïde
    Arthur de GOBINEAU

    Adélaïde

    Nrf|Paris 1914|15 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 354 copies on laid paper, the only issue.
    With a notice by A. de Hevesy.
    A scratch at the head of the front cover, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €40
  57. Mesure à cinq temps, de la Libération à la victoire
    Claude AVELINE

    Mesure à cinq temps, de la Libération à la victoire

    S. n.|s. l. 1948|14.50 x 15.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on Gothic laid, single draw with 30 Holland paper.
    Humorous autograph signed by Claude Aveline to Mr. Orland Saint Guirec
    €70
  58. Théâtre de la foire. Recueil de pièces représentées aux Saint-Germain et Saint-Laurent précédé d'un essai historique sur les spectacles forains
    Eugène d' AURIAC

    Théâtre de la foire. Recueil de pièces représentées aux Saint-Germain et Saint-Laurent précédé d'un essai historique sur les spectacles forains

    Garnier frères|Paris 1878|13.50 x 21.50 cm|2 volumes reliés en 1
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Half red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments adorned at angles and centers with gilt floral motifs, some traces of rubbing to spine, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, corners slightly bumped, bookplate pasted on pastedown, contemporary binding.
    Handsome copy despite a shadow left by a bookmark on pages 218-219.
    Rare.
    €300
  61. Notes et documents sur l'histoire des théâtres de Paris au XVIIème siècle
    Jean-Nicolas de TRALAGE, Paul-Louis JACOB

    Notes et documents sur l'histoire des théâtres de Paris au XVIIème siècle

    Chez Jouaust, Librairie des Bibliophiles|Paris 1880|10.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition established and arranged by bibliophile Jacob from the original manuscript, one of 550 numbered copies on laid paper.
    Half hazel shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands slightly faded, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  62. La nonchalance
    Françoise DUMAYET, Pierre DUMAYET

    La nonchalance

    Verdier|Lagrasse 1990|15 x 23.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on laid Arches paper Ingres, only leading copies, ours one of the few off-trade.
    Nice copy.
    Our copy is complete, frontispiece, the original drawing of Françoise Dumayet enhanced with oil and ink.
    Signature of Françoise and Pierre Dumayet below the justification of the draw.
    €120
  63. Le discours des yeux
    ADO, Jean TORTEL

    Le discours des yeux

    Ryôan-ji|s. l. 1982|15.50 x 21.50 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on laid Arches paper, head print.
    Rare.
    Beautiful complete copy of his shirt and his case in full brown canvas.
    Our copy is complete, as it is stipulated in the justification of the draw, the 3 original screenprints, presented under a separate shirt, Ado he signed.
    Signed autograph dedication of Jean Tortel, on the page of fake title, to Huguette and Marc Le Bot: "... in memory of a first meeting over a garden ..."
    €400
  64. 1915. Revue de guerre en deux actes
    Lucien RIP, Henri RUDAUX

    1915. Revue de guerre en deux actes

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1915|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Work illustrated by Rip and Henri Rudaux.
    Small marginal lacks to boards, some foxing affecting mainly the endpapers.
    A full-margined copy.
    €250
  65. La conversation interrompue
    Laurent DEBUT, Patrick MEUNIER

    La conversation interrompue

    Brandes|s. l. 1977|9.50 x 19 cm|une feuille rempliée
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on laid numbered and signed by Laurent Debut and Patrick Meunier , head print.
    Screenprinted work by Patrick Meunier.
    Nice copy.
    €150
  66. La nuit de saint Barnabé
    Alexandre ARNOUX

    La nuit de saint Barnabé

    Albin Michel|Paris 1921|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    €50
  67. Comme l'eau qui coule
    Marguerite YOURCENAR

    Comme l'eau qui coule[As the Water Flows]

    Gallimard|Paris 1982|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    Edition first in part, one of 42 numbered copies on Hollande, the tirage de tête.
    A very nice copy.
    €1,500
  68. Anna, soror
    Marguerite YOURCENAR

    Anna, soror[Anna, My Sister]

    Gallimard|Paris 1981|11.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Hollande, the tirage de tête.
    A very nice copy.
    €1,200
  70. Journal - 1926-1934 Les années faciles
    Julien GREEN

    Journal - 1926-1934 Les années faciles [Journal – 1926–1934: The Easy Years]

    Plon|Paris 1970|13 x 20 cm|relié sous étui
    First edition, one of 35 copies on Holland Van Gelder paper, deluxe copies after 28 copies on Madagascar paper.
    Half brown glacé box binding with bands, smooth spine with six compartments separated by gilt fillets and decorated with diagonal applications in brown glacé and ivory box, date at foot of spine, light grey kromekote paper boards, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges, slipcase with brown glacé box borders, binding signed Jean-Paul Miguet.
    Superb copy very elegantly bound by Jean-Paul Miguet.
    €1,200
  71. L'amant légitime ou la bourgeoise libertine
    GEORGES-ANQUETIL, Jane de MAGNY

    L'amant légitime ou la bourgeoise libertine

    Les Editions Georges-Anquetil|Paris 1923|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition containing 16 illustrations, one of one hundred and fifty copies on laid paper signed by the author.
    Retaining its deckled edges.
    Spine lightly sunned, boards marginally faded, marginal tears and stains.
    Handsome copy as issued.
    €200
  72. La Mer
    Jean RICHEPIN

    La MerThe Sea

    Maurice Dreyfous et M. Dalsace|Paris 1894|11.50 x 17.50 cm|relié

    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Hollande Van Gelder paper and signed with the publisher's initials.
    Full green morocco, the spine in five compartments, the first cover inlayed with a large and superb plate by Marguerite Lecreux of a horn sculpted in Cameo, featuring a sailboat with its sails unfurled, on the calm sea appears an engraved silverfish set under the plate of the horn and visible in transparency, pastedown in silk decorated with a submarine pattern (coral, jellyfish, starfishes and algae) framed in morocco embellished with quintuple gilt fillets, endpages of iridescence cloth, the following pages in marbled paper, the headband highlighted with a...

    €8,000
  73. Le pèlerin de saint-Roch
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Le pèlerin de saint-Roch

    Albin Michel|Paris 2004|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on laid white cloth Holland paper, only leading copies.
    Very nice copy.
    Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec and a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, this singular love story in the land of Breton romance.In the memory of our meetings of the castle of Limoges and the street Madame Lagarde and our Parisian lunches, waiting for a review, the faithful and fervent friendship of Charles Le Quintrec. "
    Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
    €150
  74. Les ombres du jour
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Les ombres du jour

    Albin Michel|Paris 1985|15 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on laid white cloth Holland paper, only leading copies.
    Very nice copy.
    Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To my dear Jean-Louis Debauve, who will find trace in these pages of our beginnings Vannes and who will know that my good Breton friendship has always been acquired. kiss and I admire her in her work on Laforgue, I also kiss the charming Sylvie. "
    Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
    €150
  75. Terre océane, oeuvre poétique
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Terre océane, oeuvre poétique

    Albin Michel|Paris 2006|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on laid white cloth Holland paper, only leading copies.
    Very nice copy.
    Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, who witnessed this poetic birth, in 1948, in Vannes-Château de Limoges and rue Madame Lagarde, his friend always faithful who kisses. "
    Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
    €150
  76. Les lumières du soir. Journal 1980-1985
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Les lumières du soir. Journal 1980-1985

    Albin Michel|Paris 1987|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on laid Holland paper, only leading copies.
    Nice copy at all margins.
    Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet "To my dear Jean-Louis Debauve, these pages of my days, my admiration and my friendship, I kiss him."
    Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
    €150
  77. Le règne et le royaume, poèmes
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Le règne et le royaume, poèmes

    Albin Michel|Paris 1983|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on laid Holland paper, only leading copies.
    Very nice complete copy of his trailer.
    Very nice autograph dedication dated and signed full page by Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To my dear Jean-Louis Debauve, to the friend of the first hour, our elbow elbow Vannes, rue Madame Lagarde and at the castle of Limoges, those pages which owe much to the skies of my country, which we love with the same tenderness in all fidelity, to lead him in his labors on Laforgue, I embrace him. "
    Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
    €150
  78. Une enfance bretonne
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Une enfance bretonne

    Albin Michel|Paris 2000|15 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on white laid Holland paper, only leading copies.
    Very nice copy.
    Signed autograph dedication of Charles Le Quintrec: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, who knows as much as me, his old friend who kisses him."
    €150
  79. Incognito
    Stany ORBIER

    Incognito

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1902|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, only leading copies.
    A bit split in the foot, some small marginal tears on the boards, pleasant interior state.
    Signed autograph of Stany Orbier to Mary Hesse.
    €60
  80. Lettre à M. Naquet
    Alexandre DUMAS FILS

    Lettre à M. Naquet

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1882|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First Edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, only leading copies after 12 China, 12 Japan and 1 vellum skin.
    Nice copy at all margins.
    Autograph signed by Alexandre Dumas son to Mademoiselle Maremon.
    €350
  81. Le roman en vers de très-excellent, puissant et noble homme Girart de Rossillon jadis duc de Bourgoigne publié pour la première fois d'après les manuscrits de Paris, de Sens et de Troyes avec de nombreuses notes philologiques et neuf dessins, dont six chromolithographiés suivi de L'histoire des premiers temps féodaux par Mignard
    Alexandre GIRART DE ROSSILLON

    Le roman en vers de très-excellent, puissant et noble homme Girart de Rossillon jadis duc de Bourgoigne publié pour la première fois d'après les manuscrits de Paris, de Sens et de Troyes avec de nombreuses notes philologiques et neuf dessins, dont six chromolithographiés suivi de L'histoire des premiers temps féodaux par Mignard

    J. Techener • Antoine Maître|Paris • & Dijon 1858|18.50 x 27.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 50 copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Half black shagreen binding, spine lightly faded with four raised bands, small traces of rubbing to spine, black paper boards, one scratch to front board, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with 8 drawings mounted on China paper including 5 chromolithographs, the sixth chromolithograph appears to be lacking in our copy.
    Handsome and rare copy.




    €150
  82. Journal 1939-1945
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Journal 1939-1945[Journal 1939–1945]

    Gallimard|Paris 1992|16 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 64 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Rare and nice copy.
    €1,800
  83. Certificats d'études
    Antoine BLONDIN

    Certificats d'études[Certificates of Education]

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1977|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the deluxe issue.
    Spine very slightly sunned, not affecting the overall appearance.
    A rare and attractive copy.
    €4,000
  84. Quat'saisons
    Antoine BLONDIN

    Quat'saisons[Four Seasons]

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1975|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Hollande, the tirage de tête.
    Spine very lightly sunned at head and foot.
    Rare and nice copy.
    €4,000
  86. Lecture
    Robert SABATIER

    Lecture

    Albin Michel|Paris 1987|16 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.

    €70
  87. Force (trois films)
    Henri BARBUSSE

    Force (trois films)

    Flammarion|Paris 1926|17 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €150
  88. L'amour à la mer
    Lucie DELARUE-MARDRUS

    L'amour à la mer

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1926|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, ours bearing N°1, deluxe copy.
    Spine with some creasing and a small tear reglued at foot.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €150
  90. Discours de la fatigue
    Jean FRÉMON, Camille BRYEN

    Discours de la fatigue

    Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1972|16.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 copies on ivory laid, ours unjustified.
    Illustrated book of drawings by Camille Bryen.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Jean Frémon to Aline and Jean-François Prat.
    €50
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