<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. Histoire populaire de la ville et du château de Ham
    Élie FLEURY, Ernest DANICOURT

    Histoire populaire de la ville et du château de Ham

    E. Quentin|Ham 1881|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition printed in 50 copies on Holland paper.
    Half old rose cloth binding, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with blind fillets, marbled paper boards, modest contemporary binding.
    Copy slightly trimmed.
    Work decorated with a folding plan at the beginning of the volume, out-of-text engravings and a heraldic plate at the end of the volume.
    Rare.

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    €120
  2. Bande à part
    Jacques PERRET

    Bande à part

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête.
    Spine very slightly discolored, not serious, first free endpaper partially and slightly shaded.
    A nice copy.
    €1,500
  3. L'homme tombé du paradis
    Paul FORT, Ginette D'YD

    L'homme tombé du paradis

    Armand Jules Klein|Paris 1928|18.50 x 28 cm|relié
    First Edition, one of 185 copies numbered and justified by Paul Fort on laid Arches paper and reserved for his friends.
    Binding half morbid taupe morocco corners, smooth back adorned with double golden nets, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers, gilded head, ex-libris Georges Rouma pasted on a contreplat.
    Illustrated book of a frontispiece in colors, vignettes and banners of Ginette D'Yd.
    Nice copy.
    The book is also illustrated with a beautiful portrait of Paul Fort by Gino Severini at the foot of which Paul Fort has cracked a dated and signed autograph to Georges Rouma.
    Autograph...
    €150
  4. Mes idées esthétiques
    Léon DAUDET

    Mes idées esthétiques

    Arthème Fayard|Paris 1939|18.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Holland paper, the deluxe issue after 20 Japan paper copies.
    Small tears at foot of spine at the deckled edges, slight foxing on some deckled edges, otherwise a handsome full-margined copy.
    €90
  5. Le petit Jésus
    Joseph DELTEIL, Mariette LYDIS

    Le petit Jésus

    Editions du delta|Paris 1928|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on laid Arches paper, single draw after 10 Japan.
    Illustrated book of 5 original etchings by Mariette Lydis.
    Some small foxing margins slightly insolated boards and some leaflets.
    Bookplate pasted next to the fake title page where the autograph is sent.
    Beautiful autograph signed by Joseph Delteil: "To Mr. Paul Lallemand, I offer my first book to my oldest friend Delteil editor".
    €700
  6. Madame Sourdis
    Émile ZOLA

    Madame Sourdis

    Eugène Fasquelle|Paris 1929|14 x 20.40 cm|relié
    Edition with some parts in first edition of this posthumous collection of short stories. One of 115 numbered copies on Holland paper, after 30 on Japon impérial.
    The collection contains 8 stories: Madame Sourdis, L'attaque du moulin, Une victime de la réclame, Voyage circulaire, Une farce ou Bohèmes en villégiature, Comment on se marie, Trois guerres, Angéline ou la maison hantée.
    Only three of these texts had appeared in bookshops during his lifetime: L'attaque du moulin (Les soirées de Médan, 1880); Une farce (Anthologie contemporaine des écrivains français et belges, 1888); Trois guerres (Bagatelles, 1892).
    Half bronze green shagreen morocco binding with havana morocco...
    €650
  7. Visite chez le prince
    Jean GIRAUDOUX, Jean Gabriel DARAGNÈS

    Visite chez le prince

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1924|12.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Holland paper, leading print after 20 Japan.
    Back and flat very slightly and marginally discolored as generally.
    Illustrated book of a frontispiece engraved by Jean-Gabriel Daragnès.
    Signed autograph of Jean Giraudoux to Gaston Rageot.
    €200
  8. Causeries du mercredi
    Philippe GILLE

    Causeries du mercredi

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1897|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Small tears and slight lacks without gravity to the deckled edges, endpapers shaded, some deckled edges marginally shaded.
    A full-margined copy.
    €80
  9. Les faïences anciennes (Espagne, Italie, France, Asie-Mineure)
    Maurice ALLINNE

    Les faïences anciennes (Espagne, Italie, France, Asie-Mineure)

    Lestringant|Rouen 1928|17 x 25.50 cm|broché et un volume en feuilles sous chemise cartonnée à lacet
    First edition printed on laid paper.
    Preface by J.J. Marquet de Vasselot.
    Work complete with its 56 plates, including 8 in color, contained in a separate volume from the text.
    Spine of chemises slightly discolored and faded, a tear at the head of the spine of the chemise containing the plates.
    Handsome copy complete with its full brown cardboard chemise, smooth havana cloth spine.
    €60
  10. Rencontres
    Robert GUIETTE

    Rencontres

    André de Rache|Paris 1973|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Dutch laid paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  11. Odes liturgique à Paris, citadelle des justes, arche de paix, capitale du roy aimé
    Pierre PASCAL, Maxime REAL DEL SARTE

    Odes liturgique à Paris, citadelle des justes, arche de paix, capitale du roy aimé

    Editions du trident|Paris 1937|19.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 47 numbered copies on laid "pur-fil" paper, ours one of 12 with the names of the 12 months of the year, this copy "October" specially numbered and justified by Pierre Pascal for the doctor of Reilhan Carnas.
    Back slightly insolated, partially guarded and slightly shaded.
    Illustrated book with a frontispiece by Maxime Real del Sarte engraved by Pierre Pascal.
    Signed autograph of Pierre Pascal to the doctor of Reilhan de Carnas: "... this Greek liturgy under the sign of the Principle and the most courageous man in France."
    €60
  12. Ode liturgique à Paris, citadelle des justes, arche de paix, capitale du roy aimé
    Pierre PASCAL, Maxime REAL DEL SARTE

    Ode liturgique à Paris, citadelle des justes, arche de paix, capitale du roy aimé

    Editions du trident|Paris 1937|19.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on laid "pur-fil" paper, ours specially numbered and justified by Pierre Pascal for Pierre de Massot.
    Some small foxing mainly affecting the slices of some leaves, nice copy.
    Illustrated book with a frontispiece by Maxime Real del Sarte engraved by Pierre Pascal.
    Signed autograph of Pierre Pascal to Pierre de Massot: "... in honor of his beautiful consulate pöetique, in whose honor he speaks so perfectly, this liturgy of the future."
    €50
  14. Lidoire et la biscotte
    Georges COURTELINE, José ROY

    Lidoire et la biscotte

    Flammarion|Paris s. d. [1892]|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, only leading copies.
    Binding half morocco navy corners, back with four nerves set with gilded nets decorated with quadruple gilded boxes, framing gilt fillets on the marble paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, covers and back preserved, gilded head , signed binder of Maylander.
    Cover illustrated by José Roy.
    Beautiful copy perfectly established.
    Our copy is enriched by a handwritten letter dated 1917 from four pages of Georges Courteline in which he undertakes a detailed biography of his brother.
    €800
  15. Ne tue ton père qu'à bon escient précédé d'Une lettre à André Suarès
    Gilbert LELY

    Ne tue ton père qu'à bon escient précédé d'Une lettre à André Suarès

    Ma centaine Jacques Bernard|Paris 1932|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the second work of Gilbert Lély, one of 200 numbered copies on laid Rives, only draw after 4 Japan.
    Some stings mainly affecting the guards.
    Signed autograph Gilbert Lely to Jacques Einstein, the autograph had to be initially written for another dedicatee, Gilbert Lély erased the first name and replaced it with the legible, the ink having flowed on some letters.
    €120
  16. C'est la fête et vous n'en savez rien
    Maurice BLANCHARD

    C'est la fête et vous n'en savez rien

    GLM|Paris 1939|19.50 x 28.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Spine and covers very slightly and marginally sunned and discolored as generally found.

    €350
  17. Paysages peints en vers
    Alcanter de BRAHM, Albert FACON

    Paysages peints en vers

    Publicône|Paris 1927|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First Edition printed in 250 numbered copies on Baroque laid.
    Book decorated with illustrations by Albert Facon.
    Rare foxing, nice copy.
    Signed autograph of Alcanter de Brahm to Marie Facon and Pauline Le Carpentier, mother and sister of the illustrator of the book.
    Our copy is enriched with a business card of Albert Facon on which he has split an autograph dedication signed to his mother, his sister and his brother-in-law: "... this first book decorated and edited, with all the circumstantial tralala ... "


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    €60
  18. Siècles ciselés
    Gérard LEGRAND

    Siècles ciselés

    Editions Maintenant|Paris 1973|10.50 x 15 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Ingres, only leading copies.
    Nice and rare copy.
    Handwritten signature of Gerard Legrand colophon.


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    €80
  19. L'entretien des haies
    Pierre PEUCHMAURD

    L'entretien des haies

    Editions Maintenant|Paris 1973|10.50 x 15 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Ingres, only leading copies.
    Nice and rare copy.
    Handwritten signature of Pierre Peuchmaurd to the colophon.


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    €80
  20. L'embellie roturière
    Pierre PEUCHMAURD

    L'embellie roturière

    Editions Maintenant|Paris 1972|10.50 x 15 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Ingres, only leading copies.
    Nice and rare copy.
    Handwritten signature of Pierre Peuchmaurd to the colophon.


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    €80
  21. Je me sens bien en Malaisie
    Michel GOURTAY

    Je me sens bien en Malaisie

    Editions Maintenant|Paris 1973|10.50 x 15 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Ingres, only leading copies.
    Nice and rare copy.
    Signature handwritten by Michel Gourtay colophon.


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    €80
  22. Rien ne va plus
    Georges GOLDFAYN

    Rien ne va plus

    Editions Maintenant|Paris 1972|10.50 x 15 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Ingres, only leading copies.
    Nice and rare copy.
    Handwritten signature of Georges Goldfayn to the colophon.


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    €100
  23. Chamillac
    Octave FEUILLET, Alcide Théophile ROBAUDI

    Chamillac

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1888|16 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, only leading copies.
    A small tear in the back of the head.
    Nice and unique copy.
    Our copy is exceptionally enriched with two original drawings, in pencil, of Alcide Théophile Robaudi, which he signed and enhanced with black ink, representing scenes of Chamillac and which were placed at the beginning of the volume.

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    €300
  24. Entretiens avec Paul Valéry
    Frédéric LEFÈVRE

    Entretiens avec Paul Valéry

    Emile Chamontin|Paris 1926|21 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Holland paper.
    Work illustrated, as frontispiece, with an unpublished portrait of Paul Valéry, etched by Jean Texcier.
    A tear and lack at foot of spine at the level of the deckled edges, spine lightly sunned.
    A full-margined copy.


    €40
  25. La vie et l'oeuvre de J.F. Millet
    Alfred SENSIER

    La vie et l'oeuvre de J.F. Millet

    A. Quantin|Paris 1881|22.50 x 33.50 cm|relié
    SENSIER Alfred
    La vie et l’oeuvre de J.F. Millet
    A. Quantin, Paris 1881, 22.5 x 33.5 cm, bound
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only large paper copies.
    Contemporary half black morocco Bradel binding over marbled paper boards by A. Tisseron, small scratches to head and foot of spine, gilt date to foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, corners slightly bumped.
    12 hors-texte plates, here present in two states as in the tirage de tête, as well as 48 engravings to text reproducing works by Jean-François Millet.
    Provenance: from the collection of the painter and engraver Jean Frélaut with his signature to one pastedown serving...
    €1,200
  26. La rencontre avec Pascal suivi de l'isolement de Barrès
    François MAURIAC

    La rencontre avec Pascal suivi de l'isolement de Barrès

    Editions des Cahiers Libres|Paris 1926|14.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 450 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies after 15 Japan.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of François Mauriac by Uzlac.
    Endpapers lightly and partially shaded, otherwise handsome copy.
    €40
  28. Mozart, Hölderlin suivi de Don Juan ou le mythe du théâtre
    OLIVIER O. OLIVIER, Michel TAMISIER

    Mozart, Hölderlin suivi de Don Juan ou le mythe du théâtre

    La délirante|Paris 1975|15.50 x 24 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of the few artist copies on Ingres d'Arches paper, only leading copies with 75 numbered copies on Ingres d'Arches paper.
    Back very slightly insolated without gravity.
    Illustrated book of two original lithographs by Olivier O. Olivier.
    Our copy, like the first 15 copies on Ingres d'Arches paper, includes a suite of two lithographs, unnumbered but justified by Olivier O. Olivier and signed.
    Signed autograph of Olivier O. Olivier in Nanie and Jörg (Ortner).
    €450
  29. Au vif du monde
    Marc FELD, Zéno BIANU

    Au vif du monde

    Editions Dumerchez|Liancourt 2010|17 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Arches paper, only leading copies.
    Very beautiful and unique copy.
    Like the 75 numbered copies on Arches paper, the cover of ours is painted by Marc Feld and handwritten by Zeno Bianu, each cover being different from the other 74, which makes it an original work.
    Book decorated with illustrations by Marc Feld.
    Our copy, like all copies of the head print on Arches paper, includes an original engraving, ours in blue nuance, Marc Feld he signed and justified.
    The book also includes the Dvd Jean-Jacques Nguyen placed at the end of the volume.
    Autographed and signed autograph by...
    €500
  30. Qui-dans l'ordre-au rouge du soir-des mots-
    Roger LEWINTER

    Qui-dans l'ordre-au rouge du soir-des mots-

    Editions Ivrea|Paris 1998|16.50 x 24.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on ancient Lana, only leading copies.
    Binding of the editor in full cardboard, smooth back and mute cardboard burgundy, cardboard boards blue sky.
    Beautiful and rare copy.
    Autograph dedication signed Roger Lewinter, in German, in Jörg (Ortner).
    €200
  32. Stances de la mortelle mort
    Hubert DUBOIS

    Stances de la mortelle mort

    S. n.|Dison 1951|12.50 x 22.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 4 lettered copies on Holland paper.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €70
  33. Les tableaux en musique
    Emile-Pierre JALBERT

    Les tableaux en musique

    Editions Sagesse|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Montval, deluxe issue.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of the author by Liane Vareille.
    A light dampstain at head of spine and first leaves with slight traces of adhesive tape residue on endpapers.
    €80
  34. Poètes néo-latins en Europe (XI-XXe siècles)
    Gérard OBERLÉ

    Poètes néo-latins en Europe (XI-XXe siècles)

    Au manoir du Pron|Cercy [Cercy-la-Tour] 1988|22 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Iconography
    Fine copy despite light foxing affecting mainly the edges.
    €150
  35. Le bocage des Valois
    Pierre NOËL DE LA HOUSSAYE

    Le bocage des Valois

    Lucien Petitot|Paris 1927|19.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
    First Edition printed 300 copies numbered on laid Arches paper and justified by the author.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph dated 1951 and signed Christmas from La Houssaye to André Frank ending in quatrain.
    Nice copy.
    €60
  37. Octave Mirbeau son oeuvre
    Maxime REVON

    Octave Mirbeau son oeuvre

    Georges Crès & Cie|Paris 1916|17.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 12 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies after 6 Japan.
    Illustrated with a portrait of Octave Mirbeau and a facsimile autograph.
    Spine sunned, two small stains to front cover.
    €120
  38. La guirlande à l'épousée
    FAGUS

    La guirlande à l'épousée

    Edgar Malfère|Amiens 1921|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, the deluxe issue after 25 on Japan paper.
    Bradel binding in full mouse-grey cardboard with moiré effect, smooth spine, green morocco title label with two slight marginal scratches, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, bookplate pasted on one pastedown, elegant period binding signed by Marot-Rodde.
    Fine copy handsomely bound.
    €200
  39. Le fou du roi de Suède
    Petrus BOREL

    Le fou du roi de Suède

    L'homme au sable|Paris 1980|16.50 x 25.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy despite light worming to margins of some leaves.




    €120
  40. La perdition de la Bièvre
    Adrien MITHOUARD

    La perdition de la Bièvre

    Bibliothèque de l'Occident|Paris 1906|11 x 17 cm|broché
    First Edition printed with 244 numbered copies on Holland paper.
    Autograph signed by Adrien Mithouard to his Desire Ferry May.
    Pleasant copy despite slight bites on the boards.
    €100
  41. Sur la tombe de Pierre Loti
    Jean-Marie de FONTAUBERT

    Sur la tombe de Pierre Loti

    François Bernouard|Paris 1925|19.50 x 27.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the 500 xemplaires numbered on laid Arches paper, only draw after 5 Japan.
    Beautiful autograph dedication dated and signed by Jean-Marie de Fontaubert full page to the actress Germaine Kerjean form of quatrain.
    Our copy is enriched with the typewriting, signed by Jean-Marie de Fontaubert, the quatrain autograph entitled "Dilemma" whose author has enriched his autograph.
    Pleasant exemplary illustrated with a photographic frontispiece.
    €100
  42. Imagerie toulonnaise
    Léon VÉRANE

    Imagerie toulonnaise

    Daniel Pitoux-Masson|Toulon 1971|14 x 23.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on watermarked laid paper, deluxe issue.
    With a frontispiece portrait of Léon Vérane by Albert Decaris.
    Light worming to covers, one stain in margin of rear cover.
    €60
  43. Manon l'ortie
    CHARLES-ETIENNE

    Manon l'ortie

    Editions Curio|Paris 1929|13.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, head print.
    Bound half blue navy, smooth back adorned with a double golden cartouche and golden typographic motifs, date golden tail, framing of double golden nets on the marble paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved blankets , gilded head on witnesses, Contemporary binding.
    Signature handwritten dated Charles-Etienne against the justification of the draw.
    Nice copy at all margins.
    €120
  44. Alfred Machard raconté par lui-même
    Alfred MACHARD

    Alfred Machard raconté par lui-même

    R. Chiberre|Paris 1921|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Holland paper, head print.
    Autograph signed by Alfred Machard Albert Dubeux Charles-Etienne against the justification of the draw.
    Our copy is enriched with an autograph postcard signed by Alfred Machard to Albert Dubeux from Biarritz.
    Nice copy at all margins despite tiny tears and a very slight marginal lack on the boards.
    €100
  45. Sur la route claire
    Charles GROLLEAU

    Sur la route claire

    Edition du temps présent|Paris 1913|21.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 lettered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies after 5 old Japan and 10 Imperial Japan.
    Some foxing affecting the endpapers and certain deckled edges.
    A full-margined copy.
    €80
  46. Mare nostrum
    Nicolas BEAUDUIN

    Mare nostrum

    Editions du trident|Paris 1936|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, deluxe edition.
    Two small tears of no consequence to the front cover, handsome copy.
    €150
  47. Une amitié amoureuse. Marie Nodier et Fontaney
    René JASINSKI

    Une amitié amoureuse. Marie Nodier et Fontaney

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1925|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Endpapers lightly and marginally shaded, handsome copy.
    €100
  48. Tropique du cancer
    Henry MILLER

    Tropique du cancer

    Denoël|Paris 1945|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 1000 numbered copies on cream laid Johannot paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine and boards entirely sunned as usual, endpapers browned. Lacks to head and foot of spine.
    €100
  49. Les branches lourdes
    Léon BOCQUET, Fernand PINAL

    Les branches lourdes

    Albert Messein|Paris 1929|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Third edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Arches paper, only leading copies.
    Illustrated book of an original engraved wood of Fernand Pinal.
    Autograph signed by Léon Bocquet to the painter Fernand Pinal: "ordinary painter of the poet, admiring friendship ..."
    Our copy is enriched with an autograph postcard signed Leon Bocquet on the back of which he wrote a few words to Fernand Pinal about prisoners of the Great War recently released.
    Some stings mainly affecting the boards.
    €100
  50. L'épingleur de haïkaï
    René DRUART

    L'épingleur de haïkaï

    Editions du "Pampre"|Reims 1929|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed 400 copies on laid.
    Autograph dedication signed by René Druart to Mr. Boisseau.
    Preface by Paul Fort.
    Mute back insolated, small bites on the boards.
    Rare.
    €150
  51. La reine Juana 1507-1555
    Alexandre PARODI

    La reine Juana 1507-1555

    E. Dentu|Paris 1893|17 x 24 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in half brick red percaline with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, black shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Champs.
    Rare and handsome copy.



    €150
  52. La porte d'or
    Victor-Émile MICHELET

    La porte d'or

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1903|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    One joint reattached, spine lightly sunned, occasional worming affecting some leaves on their deckled edges, a small and discreet mark in black ink at head of half-title page.
    Rare full-margined copy.
    €200
  53. Pastiches et mélanges
    Marcel PROUST

    Pastiches et mélanges

    Nrf|Paris 1919|16.50 x 22 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on Lafuma de Voiron and re-imposed in Tellière quarto, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Half morocco, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding probably signed by Ducluzeau.
    Ex-libris pasted on a pastedown.
    A nice copy.
    €3,000
  54. Les stupra
    Arthur RIMBAUD

    Les stupra

    Imprimerie particulière • [ Albert Messein]|Paris 1871 (1923)|16.50 x 22.50 cm|relié
    Edition largely original, one of 150 numbered copies on vergé, the only printing with 25 Japon.
    Bradel binding in half morocco, covers preserved.
    Ex-libris pasted on a pastedown.
    Endpapers very slightly with small stains, otherwise very rare and nice copy.
    €2,000
  55. A une sérénité crispée
    René CHAR, Louis FERNANDEZ

    A une sérénité crispée

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|19 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête after 11 Madagascar paper.
    Vignettes by Louis Fernandez.
    A nice copy.
    €680
  56. La paroisse du temps jadis
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    La paroisse du temps jadis

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    Manuscript thought by Marcel Jouhandeau at the head of the half-title page: "Et cependant monsieur, ma pièce, mon public l'aime. Kemp. - il est le seul. M.J." ["And yet sir, my play, my audience loves it. Kemp. - he is the only one. M.J."]
    Bookplates pasted one above the other on the front endpaper.
    Handsome full-margined copy despite the spine very slightly faded as is generally the case.
    €200
  57. Elise architecte suivi de L'incroyable journée
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    Elise architecte suivi de L'incroyable journée

    Grasset|Paris 1951|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on Montval paper, deluxe issue.
    Bookplates pasted one above the other on the front endpaper.
    Handsome full-margined copy despite a small tear at the foot of the front board.
    €150
  58. Robert - Supplément à l'Ecole des femmes
    André GIDE

    Robert - Supplément à l'Ecole des femmes

    Nrf|Paris 1929|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First Edition, one of 547 numbered copies on Holland paper and under blue cover.
    Signed autograph of André Gide to Louis Daniel Hirsch.
    Back and flat slightly and marginally discolored as usual, partially shaded guards.
    €300
  59. Retours de Sainte-Hélène (1821-1840)
    Albéric CAHUET

    Retours de Sainte-Hélène (1821-1840)

    Fasquelle|Paris 1932|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies announced.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally discolored and faded as usual, small tears at foot of spine at the level of deckled edges, some foxing at foot of certain leaves.
    A full-margined copy.
    €80
  60. Semer l'arbre, poèmes
    Robert MALLET

    Semer l'arbre, poèmes

    Gallimard|Paris 1991|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 16 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Fine copy.
    €120
  61. La gerbe d'or
    Henri BÉRAUD

    La gerbe d'or

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1928|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 88 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue after only 39 on Japan paper.
    Small tears to foot of deckled edges, otherwise handsome full-margined copy.
    €250
  62. Naissance d'un spectre
    Frédéric TRISTAN

    Naissance d'un spectre

    André Balland|Paris 1983|16.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on laid Ivory paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A tiny tear at the head of the second cover, otherwise a handsome copy.

    €150
  63. Lettres inédites d'Edgar Quinet au docteur Lortet
    Alfred WESTPHAL

    Lettres inédites d'Edgar Quinet au docteur Lortet

    P.V. Stock|Paris s. d. [circa 1910]|10.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    first edition, one of the few numbered copies on Holland paper.
    Signed autograph signed by Alfred Westphal to Dr. Sicard de Planjoly.
    Letter-preface by Gabriel Monod, photographic portrait of Dr. Lortet in frontispiece.
    Pleasant copy.
    €80
  64. Les dates et les oeuvres. Symbolisme et poésie scientifique
    René GHIL

    Les dates et les oeuvres. Symbolisme et poésie scientifique

    Georges Crès & Cie|Paris 1923|13 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vergé pur fil paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Bradel binding, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by T. Boichot.
    Nice and rare copy with edges preserved.
    €680
  65. L'exhibitionnisme et sa pudeur
    Jean FRÉMON, Valerio ADAMI

    L'exhibitionnisme et sa pudeur

    Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1980|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    first edition, one of 500 copies on tinted vergé.
    autograph dedication of the author an autograph signed by Jean Frémon to Pierre Dumayet enriched with a drawing representing a sun appearing behind a rainy cloud.
    Book illustrated with three drawings by Valerio Adami.
    Pleasant copy.
    €60
  66. 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 the 500 copies on ivory strip.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated from Jean Frémon to Pierre Dumayet.
    Book illustrated with drawings by Camille Bryen.
    A tiny spot without gravity in the back.
    €50
  67. Lecture et contemplation
    Octavio PAZ, Gérard BARTHÉLÉMY

    Lecture et contemplation

    La délirante|Paris 1982|15.50 x 24.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition of the French translation, one of the 100 numbered copies on vergé and justified by the editor .
    Autographed autograph dedication of the author of Octavio Paz to Genevieve (Picon) in Spanish.
    Autograph signatures of Octavio Paz and Gérard Barthélémy to the justification of the draw.
    Our copy, like the copies of the prints, is complete of his engraving by Gérard Barthelemy in frontispiece.
    Pleasant copy.
    €750
  68. Carte d'identité
    Claude MARGAT, Colette DEBLÉ

    Carte d'identité

    Editions Unes|s. l. 1982|12.50 x 15 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 101 numbered copies on Ingres paper, the only copies after 1 Chiffon and 21 pur fil.
    Work illustrated with drawings by Colette Deblé.
    Handsome copy complete with its crystal reproducing the author's identity photograph.
    €80
  69. Fragments du choeur
    Marcelin PLEYNET

    Fragments du choeur

    Denoël|Paris 1984|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    first edition, one of the 20 numbered copies on ivory strip, only large papers.
    Initials handwritten by Marcellin Pleynet below the justification of the draw.
    Pleasant copy.
    €80
  70. Brossard et moi
    Pierre DUMAYET

    Brossard et moi

    Verdier|Lagrasse 1989|15 x 23.50 cm|broché
    first edition, one of 20 numbered copies on laid Ingres, only large papers.
    Handwritten signature of Pierre Dumayet below the justification of the draw.
    Beautiful copy.
    €80
  71. La vie est un village
    Pierre DUMAYET

    La vie est un village

    Verdier|Lagrasse 1992|15 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Ingres laid paper, ours unnumbered, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy.
    €70
  73. La légende des sexes. Pöemes hystériques
    [Edmond HARAUCOURT as] LE SIRE DE CHAMBLEY

    La légende des sexes. Pöemes hystériques[The Legend of the Sexes. Hysterical Poems]

    Imprimé spécialement pour l'auteur|Bruxelles [Brussels] 15 Avril 1883|14.50 x 23 cm|relié
    First Edition printed, in two parts, on laid to 200 copies numbered and initialed by the author, ours a copy of the second tranche, only draw after 12 Japan.
    Binding half morocco old rose corners, back with five nerves, golden tail date, piece of red morocco title, marble paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, covers (with angular restorations) preserved, corners slightly blunted, gilded head, binding signed Bernasconi.
    The work is also embellished with an engraved portrait of Edmond Haraucourt pasted on a guard.
    Nice and rare copy.
    Precious autograph signed by Edmond Haraucourt: "A Félicien Champsaur in memory of the shaggy that...
    €1,500
  75. Lettres de P.J. Toulet et de Emile Henriot
    Paul-Jean TOULET, Émile HENRIOT

    Lettres de P.J. Toulet et de Emile Henriot

    Gallimard|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on Navarre laid paper, deluxe copy after 35 on Rives wove paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  76. Plumette
    Juliette BENIERE

    Plumette

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris s. d. [circa 1900]|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies after 3 Japan copies.
    Half mustard yellow morocco binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt cartouche and black typographic motifs, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Capelle.
    Some foxing affecting the deckled edges of certain leaves and the endpapers.
    €150
  77. La famille Cardinal
    Ludovic HALÉVY

    La famille Cardinal

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1883|13.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    first edition, one of 200 numbered copies on vergé, only large papers after 50 Japan.
    Binding in half morocco blue, smooth back decorated with double golden cartridges, date golden in tail, golden nets on the plates of marbled paper, guards and counterplates of paper with the vat, golden head on witnesses, covered blankets and backs, signed binding of Creuzevault.
    Signed autograph signed by Ludovic Halévy to Jules Claretie.
    Book with 8 illustrations inset.
    Beautiful copy pleasantly established.
    €300
  78. Gribiche
    Paul-Adrien SCHAYE

    Gribiche

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris s. d. [1912]|13 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Half mouse-grey morocco binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt cartouche adorned with typographical motifs stamped in blind and gilt fillets, brown morocco title label, frame of gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Capelle.
    Worming on the first board, occasional light foxing affecting the deckled edges of some leaves.
    €150
  79. La maison des dames
    François ALBERICH-CHABROL

    La maison des dames

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1912|13 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Half brown morocco with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt cartouche embellished with blind typographical motifs and a brown morocco mosaic band, gilt fillets framing the marbled paper boards, black discoloration stains on the margins of the boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining its deckled edges, original wrappers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Capelle.
    Some foxing mainly affecting the margins of certain leaves.
    Rare.
    €200
  80. Le livre de raison d'Elisabeth Renault 1789-1795
    Jean-Baptiste-François RAUCOURT

    Le livre de raison d'Elisabeth Renault 1789-1795

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris s. d. [1911]|13 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies after 1 on Japan paper.
    Half marbled havana sheep binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with richly decorated gilt compartments as well as gilt allegories, red morocco title label, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Capelle.
    Some foxing affecting mainly the margins of certain leaves.
    Rare.
    €200
  81. Tendres canailles
    André SALMON

    Tendres canailles

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1913|13.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Half orange morocco with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt stippling forming a cartouche adorned with brown floral motifs, mosaic brown morocco pieces depicting petals at head and foot of spine, gilt fillet frame on boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Capelle.
    Light scattered foxing.
    €230
  82. Notre pauvre amour
    BINET-VALMER

    Notre pauvre amour

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1911|12 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies after 1 Japan.
    Half blue morocco with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt cartouche embellished with gilt arabesques, gilt fillets framing the marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining its deckled edges, original wrappers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Capelle.
    Occasional foxing affecting the margins of certain leaves.
    €150
  83. Marguerite Jamois
    Henri-René LENORMAND

    Marguerite Jamois

    Calmann-Lévy|Paris 1950|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Ruysscher laid paper, the only deluxe copies.

    Handsome copy.
    €70
  84. A propos de la rentrée des classes
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    A propos de la rentrée des classes

    François Bernouard|Paris 1939|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on vergé du Marais paper, ours unnumbered, the only printing with 190 on pure rag paper.
    Work illustrated by Maurice Taquoy.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  85. Le signe
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Le signe

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1929|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 700 numbered copies on Arches, ours unnumbered, the only printing with 25 Japan and 50 Holland.
    Occasional foxing, otherwise handsome copy.
    €30
  86. Saint Genet comédien et martyr
    Jean-Paul SARTRE

    Saint Genet comédien et martyr

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on Hollande paper, this copy one of 6 lettered copies hors commerce, the tirage de tête.

    A nice copy despite a small tear to head of first cover.
    €1,500
  87. Volonté
    Georges OHNET

    Volonté

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1888|15.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies after 8 other deluxe copies
    Spine sunned, endpapers partially and lightly shadowed.
    A full-margined copy.
    €80
  88. Une rude gaillarde. La Princesse Palatine
    Paul REBOUX

    Une rude gaillarde. La Princesse Palatine

    Flammarion|Paris 1934|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Full dark green morocco binding, faded spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets and decorated with double compartments ornamented with gilt typographical motifs, gilt roulettes on headcaps, triple gilt fillet frame on boards enhanced with large gilt fleurons in corners, olive green watered silk endpapers and pastedowns, frame of sextuple gilt fillets and gilt fleurons in corners on pastedowns, gilt fillet on leading edges, all edges gilt, covers and spine preserved, elegant binding signed by Charles Lanoë.
    Handsome copy pleasingly bound in full morocco.
    €180
  89. Job le prédestiné
    Émile BAUMANN

    Job le prédestiné

    Grasset|Paris 1922|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Holland paper, the deluxe issue after 10 on Japan paper.
    Full navy blue shagreen binding, faded spine with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, gilt roulettes on headcaps, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers framed with quadruple gilt fillets and two gilt fleurons at corners enhanced with red morocco mosaic inlays, gilt fillet on leading edges, original wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges, slipcase with navy blue shagreen spine, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding signed by Septier.
    A full-margined copy.

    €80
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