<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Wove paper, invented by James Whatman for the English publisher John Baskerville, is distinguishable by the absence of chain and wire lines in its overall finish.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">It earned its French name &ldquo;papier v&eacute;lin&rdquo; for its similar appearance to the ancient vellum skin that preceded the invention of paper. Over the centuries, some very rare copies were still printed on vellum calfskin, as a special order for distinguished patrons.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Smooth and satiny, generally perfectly white, wove paper is homogeneous, without grain or texture. The reader appreciates its clarity rather than its innate beauty. The frequently attached term "Pur fil", means "abundant" (but rarely an exclusive composition) in linen and hemp, like the rag papers of yesteryear. Its supple feel invites insatiable reading and is ideal for the discovery of unknown texts and new authors.</span></p>

First Editions on Wove Paper

Wove paper, invented by James Whatman for the English publisher John Baskerville, is distinguishable by the absence of chain and wire lines in its overall finish.

It earned its French name “papier vélin” for its similar appearance to the ancient vellum skin that preceded the invention of paper. Over the centuries, some very rare copies were still printed on vellum calfskin, as a special order for distinguished patrons.

Smooth and satiny, generally perfectly white, wove paper is homogeneous, without grain or texture. The reader appreciates its clarity rather than its innate beauty. The frequently attached term "Pur fil", means "abundant" (but rarely an exclusive composition) in linen and hemp, like the rag papers of yesteryear. Its supple feel invites insatiable reading and is ideal for the discovery of unknown texts and new authors.

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First Editions on Wove Paper
  1. La Symphonie de la peur
    Gus BOFA

    La Symphonie de la peur

    L'artisan du livre|Paris 1937|22.50 x 28.50 cm|broché sous étui
    First edition, one of 1100 numbered copies on Lafuma paper, the only issue after 25 Japan and 100 Holland copies.
    Work illustrated with 40 black lithographs by Gus Bofa.
    Slipcase marginally yellowed and faded.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Gus Bofa to his friend Carlo Rim and his wife Alice.
    Provenance: from the library of the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.
    €400
  2. Mélie - Histoire d'une Cocotte de 1900
    Marthe de KERRIEU, Francis POULENC

    Mélie - Histoire d'une Cocotte de 1900

    Arrault & Cie|Tours 1936|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Some foxing affecting mainly the endpapers.
    Preface by Francis Poulenc, iconography.
    Autograph inscription dated December 1936 and signed by Marthe de Kerrieu to a couple of friends presenting her wishes and wishing them happy holidays for the end of year, enhanced with the signature of Francis Poulenc.
    €400
  3. Au-delà du Tachisme
    Georges MATHIEU

    Au-delà du Tachisme

    Julliard|Paris 1963|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies with a few hors commerce copies on the same paper.
    Rare and handsome copy.

    €1,500
  4. Cent Lettres
    Ilya EHRENBOURG

    Cent Lettres

    Editions d'hier et d'aujourd'hui|Paris 1945|15 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 300 numbered copies on pure watermarked rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  5. Christine de Suède, la Reine chaste et folle
    Jehanne D'ORLIAC

    Christine de Suède, la Reine chaste et folle

    Editions des portiques|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on pure Lafuma laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the title page slightly shadowed due to the frontispiece portrait on the facing page.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jehanne d'Orliac to Louis Brun.
    €120
  6. Les Esprits
    Albert CAMUS, Pierre de LARIVEY

    Les Esprits

    Nrf|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the theatrical adaptation by Albert Camus, one of 65 numbered copies on pure thread paper, deluxe copy.
    A transverse crease mark at the foot of the rear board.
    Handsome copy.


    €1,500
  7. O solitude ! O fontaines !
    Pablo PICASSO, Paul DERMÉE

    O solitude ! O fontaines !

    GLM|Paris 1937|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on vellum, the only issue after 25 Holland paper.
    The work illustrated with a frontispiece drawing by Pablo Picasso.
    Light dampstain to margins of leaves, otherwise handsome copy.

    €120
  8. Méridiens encyclopédiques
    ESPINOZA, René MASSAT

    Méridiens encyclopédiques

    GLM|Paris 1937|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 175 numbered copies on vellum, the only issue after 25 Normandy vellum.
    The work illustrated with a frontispiece drawing by Espinoza.
    Handsome copy with covers not discolored as is usually the case, a small tear to upper left corner of rear endpaper.

    €50
  9. Dépêches au Cerf-Volant
    Basile SAINTE-CROIX [SAINTE-CROIX-LOYSEAU]

    Dépêches au Cerf-Volant

    GLM|Paris 1936|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on vellum, the only issue after 8 hollande.
    Handsome copy.

    €100
  10. Déchirure
    Gregorio PRIETO, Lucien JUBLOU

    Déchirure

    GLM|Paris 1935|16 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on tinted hélio, the only issue after 25 normandy vellum.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece drawing by Gregorio Prieto.
    Handsome copy.

    €50
  11. Poésie
    SAINT-JOHN PERSE

    Poésie

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|19 x 26 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 155 numbered copies on pure paper, the only deluxe copies after 50 on Holland paper.
    Fine copy.
    €100
  12. Quarante Comptines nouvelles
    Fernand MARC, Lucien COUTAUD

    Quarante Comptines nouvelles

    GLM|Paris 1937|12.50 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 430 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies after 20 on Arches vellum
    Handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with 5 images by Lucien Coutaud.
    €50
  13. Coplas
    Jorge MANRIQUE

    Coplas

    GLM|Paris 1962|16 x 19.50 cm|broché
    New edition of the French translation and first edition of the French translation established by Guy Lévis Mano, one of 98 numbered copies on vellum, deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy of this work with the original text in Castilian facing the French translation.
    €150
  14. Silence pour Claudel
    SAINT-JOHN PERSE

    Silence pour Claudel

    Editions Dynamo|Liège 1963|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing after 1 pure rag lutétia cream and 10 Holland.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  15. Carnet de Bord 1914-1918
    Jules-Théophile, Amiral DOCTEUR

    Carnet de Bord 1914-1918

    La Nouvelle société d'édition|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of a few numbered copies on pure laid paper of which no mention is made.
    Minor tears without consequence to the spine at head and at the deckled edges, traces of light corner folds to the boards, a light stain in the margin of the first board, rare full-margined copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Admiral Jules-Théophile Docteur to Monsieur Delesalle.
    €150
  16. Histoire de France depuis la guerre
    Jean PRÉVOST

    Histoire de France depuis la guerre

    Editions Rieder|Paris 1932|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Rives vellum, the deluxe issue after 10 on Japan paper.
    Spine sunned, small foxing on some deckled edges.
    Full-margined copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Prévost to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim, who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.
    €150
  17. L'âne rouge
    Georges SIMENON

    L'âne rouge

    Arthème Fayard & Cie|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Endpapers lightly and partially shaded without severity, spine imperceptibly lightened, handsome copy.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by the great seducer Georges Simenon to the wife of the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim: "A ma femme N°2 de rechange Alice en dépit du ménage de rechange Carlo-Tigy en toute affection. Georges Simenon. Comme ça il y aura toujours du bonheur possible !" ["To my replacement wife No. 2 Alice despite the replacement household Carlo-Tigy with all affection. Georges Simenon. That way there will always be possible happiness!"]
    €1,800
  18. Pages choisies
    Joaquim NABUCO

    Pages choisies

    Institut international de coopération intellectuelle|Paris 1940|17.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 20 numbered copies on pure Lafuma paper, ours unnumbered but properly watermarked Lafuma, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome full-margined copy despite minor worming to endpapers.

    €180
  19. La Vie secrète de Salvador Dali
    Salvador DALÍ

    La Vie secrète de Salvador Dali

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1952|14.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition of the French adaptation by Michel Déon, one of 120 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Illustrated.
    Handsome copy despite two crease marks on the covers.
    €680
  20. Journal 1942-1949
    André GIDE

    Journal 1942-1949

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Edition with most parts in first edition, one of 525 numbered copies on pure linen paper, deluxe copy after 85 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €70
  21. Oeuvres poétiques complètes
    Alfred JARRY

    Oeuvres poétiques complètes

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of this selection of texts, one of 16 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe issue.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €800
  22. Le Neveu de Rameau
    Denis DIDEROT, Pierre FRESNAY

    Le Neveu de Rameau

    Théâtre de la Michodière|Paris 1963|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition of the theatrical adaptation by Pierre Fresnay and Jacques-Henri Duval, one of 100 numbered copies on pure rag Arches laid paper, deluxe copy.
    Two small light sunning marks to spine without significance.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  23. Le Propre de l'Homme
    Robert MERLE

    Le Propre de l'Homme

    Editions de Fallois|Paris 1989|16 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure rag Lana paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Very fine copy.
    €300
  24. Le Talon de fer, roman d'anticipation sociale
    Jack LONDON

    Le Talon de fer, roman d'anticipation sociale

    G. Crès|Paris (1923)|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 75 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A handsome full-margined copy.
    €800
  25. Chez nos Frères du Canada
    François PORCHÉ

    Chez nos Frères du Canada

    Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1925|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 196 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing with 4 copies on Japan paper.
    A few small stains on the covers.
    Autograph inscription signed by François Porché to J.H. Rosny.
    €50
  26. Le Féminin pluriel
    Benoîte GROULT, Flora GROULT

    Le Féminin pluriel

    Denoël|Paris 1965|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite slight tears without loss to the center of the front cover
    €300
  27. Ainsi soit-il ou les Jeux sont faits
    André GIDE

    Ainsi soit-il ou les Jeux sont faits

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of 2050 numbered copies on vélin labeur paper.
    Publisher's boards bound according to the original design by Paul Bonet.
    Handsome copy despite the spine very lightly sunned as usual.
    €70
  28. L'Homme de Cristal
    Max JACOB

    L'Homme de Cristal

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    New edition with some parts in first edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours one of 10 hors commerce copies in Roman numerals reserved for the "Friends of Max Jacob," deluxe copy.
    Fine copy.
    Preface by Pierre-Albert Birot.
    We include two autograph signed cards from (Jean) Denoël to Carlo Rim, great friend of Max Jacob, on Nrf letterhead, regarding the deluxe paper printing of this work and the request for a possible loan of a caricature of Max Jacob by Carlo Rim for an exhibition dedicated to the poet by the city of Orléans.
    €150
  29. Brocéliande
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Brocéliande

    Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 277 copies on pure thread paper, deluxe issue after 24 Madagascar and 68 Holland.
    Fine copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Henri de Montherlant to Albert Gallant: "... cette comédie dramatique..." ["... this dramatic comedy..."]
    €170
  30. Situations, VII - Problèmes du marxisme 2
    Jean-Paul SARTRE

    Situations, VII - Problèmes du marxisme 2

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 36 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  31. La Tragédie sans Masque. Notes de Théâtre
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    La Tragédie sans Masque. Notes de Théâtre

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 30 on Holland paper.
    Fine copy.
    €100
  32. Situations, IV - Portraits
    Jean-Paul SARTRE

    Situations, IV - Portraits

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies after 36 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  33. Situations, VI - Problèmes du marxisme
    Jean-Paul SARTRE

    Situations, VI - Problèmes du marxisme

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies after 36 Holland.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  34. Tendre comme le Souvenir
    Guillaume APOLLINAIRE

    Tendre comme le Souvenir

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 420 numbered copies on pure linen paper.
    Handsome copy
    €150
  35. Sapotille et le Serin d'Argile
    Michèle LACROSIL

    Sapotille et le Serin d'Argile

    Gallimard|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Gallimard, Paris 1960, 12 x 19cm, in original wrappers.

    First edition, one of 40 numbered hors-commerce copies reserved for the author on pur fil paper, only deluxe copies.
    Sunned spine, endpapers and inscribed half title page entirely shaded, remains of adhesive paper on the first endpaper and the last page of the text, press cutting attached.
    Rare presentation copy signed by Michèle Lacrosil to her friends Gilbert et Geneviève Lafragette: "En témoignage d'amitié à Gilbert Lafragette. Sapotille est heureuse de dire à son parrain (et premier lecteur) sa reconnaissance et son affection et à Geneviève avec mon amitié...
    €1,500
  36. Les Joues en Feu
    Raymond RADIGUET, Pablo PICASSO

    Les Joues en Feu

    Grasset|Paris 1925|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Edition with some parts in first edition, one of 1100 numbered copies on pure thread paper.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of the author by Pablo Picasso.
    Spine with a very slight lack at foot.
    €150
  37. Situations, V Colonialisme et néocolonialisme
    Jean-Paul SARTRE

    Situations, V Colonialisme et néocolonialisme

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies after 36 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  38. Situations, VIII Autour de 68
    Jean-Paul SARTRE

    Situations, VIII Autour de 68

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies after 36 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  39. Hôtes de Passage
    André MALRAUX

    Hôtes de Passage

    Gallimard|Paris 1975|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 355 numbered copies on laid pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 120 on Hollande paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  40. Des Enfants aux Cheveux gris
    Gilbert CESBRON

    Des Enfants aux Cheveux gris

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1968|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on pure Lana rag paper.
    Handsome copy despite the slightly faded spine.
    €150
  41. Il suffit d'aimer
    Gilbert CESBRON

    Il suffit d'aimer

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1960|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on pur fil du Marais paper.
    Handsome copy despite the spine showing slight sunning at head and foot.
    €150
  42. Une Abeille contre la Vitre
    Gilbert CESBRON

    Une Abeille contre la Vitre

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1964|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies along with some hors commerce copies also on pur fil du Marais paper.
    Handsome copy despite the spine and covers showing slight sunning at head and foot.
    €150
  43. Tout dort et je veille
    Gilbert CESBRON

    Tout dort et je veille

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1959|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on pur fil paper.
    Handsome copy despite the spine and boards showing slight sunning at head and foot, one endpaper shadowed due to a press article about the work.
    €150
  44. Vous verrez le Ciel ouvert
    Gilbert CESBRON

    Vous verrez le Ciel ouvert

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1956|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on corvol l'orgueilleux paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on corvol l'orgueilleux paper.
    Handsome copy despite the spine and boards showing slight sunning at head and foot.
    €150
  45. Il est plus tard que tu ne penses
    Gilbert CESBRON

    Il est plus tard que tu ne penses

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1958|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies along with some hors commerce copies also on pur fil du Marais paper.
    Handsome copy despite the spine which has a small tear at head.
    €150
  46. Libérez Barabbas
    Gilbert CESBRON

    Libérez Barabbas

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1957|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Corvol l'Orgueilleux paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on Corvol paper.
    Handsome copy despite slight sunning to head of spine.
    €200
  47. Journal sans Date I & II
    Gilbert CESBRON

    Journal sans Date I & II

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1963-1967|12.50 x 19.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
    First editions of each volume, one of 20 numbered copies on pure fil du Marais paper (first volume) or Lana paper (second volume), the only deluxe copies with some hors commerce copies also on Corvol paper.
    Handsome set despite slight sunning to heads of spines.
    €300
  48. Une Sentinelle attend l'Aurore
    Gilbert CESBRON

    Une Sentinelle attend l'Aurore

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1965|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite very light sunning to head of spine.
    €150
  49. C'est Mozart qu'on assassine
    Gilbert CESBRON

    C'est Mozart qu'on assassine

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1966|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Lana rag vellum, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on Lana paper.
    Handsome copy despite light worming to spine.
    €200
  50. Avoir été
    Gilbert CESBRON

    Avoir été

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure Marais paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on Marais paper.
    Handsome copy despite slight sunning to head of spine and a shadow on one page left by the publisher's slip which served as a bookmark.
    €150
  51. Poésie
    SAINT-JOHN PERSE

    Poésie

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|19 x 26 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 155 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies after 50 on Holland paper.
    Fine copy.
    €100
  52. Le Matrimoine
    Hervé BAZIN

    Le Matrimoine

    Seuil|Paris 1967|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 205 numbered copies on vélin neige, the only deluxe copies after 155 on vélin d'Arches.
    Two small instances of sunning at head and foot of spine, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €60
  53. Chapeau bas
    Hervé BAZIN

    Chapeau bas

    Seuil|Paris 1963|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 225 numbered copies on snow-white vellum.
    Two small patches of sunning at head and foot of spine, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €50
  54. L'Ilon
    Pierre BOULLE

    L'Ilon

    Editions de Fallois|Paris 1991|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Very fine copy.
    €280
  55. Avant que le Coq chante
    Cesare PAVESE

    Avant que le Coq chante

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 86 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two small traces of sunning at head and foot of spine as usual.
    €200
  56. Souvenirs Souvenirs
    Henry MILLER

    Souvenirs Souvenirs

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 86 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two small traces of sunning at head and foot of spine as usual.
    €200
  57. Trois Vies
    Gertrude STEIN

    Trois Vies

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 67 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two small traces of sunning at head and foot of spine as usual.
    €300
  58. La Chasse à l'Oie sauvage
    Rex WARNER

    La Chasse à l'Oie sauvage

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 66 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Two small sun-marks at head and foot of spine, otherwise handsome copy.
    €80
  59. Canicule
    Donald WINDHAM

    Canicule

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 66 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine slightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
    €80
  60. Journal du Voleur
    Jean GENET

    Journal du Voleur[The Thief’s Journal]

    Aux dépens d'un ami|s. l. • (Genève) [Geneva] s. d. [circa 1949]|19.50 x 29 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition reserved for subscribers only, one of 400 numbered copies on handmade Lana laid paper, the only issue along with 10 copies on Arches laid paper.
    Autograph signature of the author on the justification page.
    Handsome copy.
    €1,200
  61. Le Fichier parisien
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Le Fichier parisien

    La Palatine|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on vellum, deluxe issue.
    Work illustrated with 6 photographs by Joublin.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally lightened without significance, handsome copy.


    €180
  62. Lettres de Jeunesse avec des Poèmes inédits
    Paul ÉLUARD

    Lettres de Jeunesse avec des Poèmes inédits

    Seghers|Paris 1962|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 32 numbered copies on Hélio neige Libert paper, ours being one of the 12 hors commerce copies, deluxe issue.
    Very handsome copy.

    €500
  63. Hamlet suivi d'une Idée de la Traduction
    Yves BONNEFOY, William SHAKESPEARE

    Hamlet suivi d'une Idée de la Traduction

    Mercure de France|Paris 1962|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation by Yves Bonnefoy, one of 35 numbered copies on Arches vellum, ours one of the few hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies after 10 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Yves Bonnefoy to Gilbert Lély.
    €400
  64. Moderato Cantabile
    Marguerite DURAS

    Moderato Cantabile[Moderato Cantabile]

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1958|14 x 19.50 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 37 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Our copy is presented in a slipcase and chemise in full paper in the colors of Editions de Minuit.
    Handsome copy of this work adapted for cinema in 1960 by Peter Brook with Jeanne Moreau and Jean-Paul Belmondo in the leading roles.
    €4,500
  65. La Vie comme une Blessure
    Jean CLAVAL

    La Vie comme une Blessure

    La pensée universelle|Paris 1985|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Dujardin vellum, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  66. Voyage autour de Jean Giono
    (Jean GIONO) Henri FROSSARD

    Voyage autour de Jean Giono

    L'amitié par le livre|Blainville-sur-mer [Blainville-sur-Mer] 1976|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome illustrated copy with a frontispiece portrait of Jean Giono by Jean-Claude Goossens.
    Signed autograph inscription from Henri Frossard to Claude Schneeberg.
    €100
  67. Jeunesse immortelle
    Julien GREEN

    Jeunesse immortelle

    Gallimard|Paris 1998|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Very handsome copy.

    €300
  68. Saint Jacob
    Jean CABRIÈS

    Saint Jacob

    Plon|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 32 numbered copies on pure laid paper, ours one of 20 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Cabriès to Gérard Mainguet.

    €80
  69. Lettres 1919-1929
    Hugo von HOFMANNSTHAL, Carl Jacob BURCKHARDT

    Lettres 1919-1929

    Plon|Paris 1960|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 30 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two small dampstains on the verso, at head and foot, of the second cover and on the last endpaper, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €250
  70. Le Goret
    Anne GREEN

    Le Goret

    Plon|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on laid paper, ours one of 10 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite a transversal fold on the front cover and spine slightly sunned.
    Signed autograph inscription from Anne Green to Gérard Mainguet.

    €50
  71. Les trois Impostures
    Paul-Jean TOULET

    Les trois Impostures

    Le Divan • Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1922|12 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vellum, deluxe copies after 20 on China paper.
    A small black stain at upper left corner of front cover.
    Fine copy.
    €350
  72. Les Thibault
    Roger MARTIN DU GARD

    Les Thibault

    Nrf|Paris 1922-1940|12 x 19 cm|11 volumes brochés
    First edition of each volume, with print runs varying from 297 to 1,250 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies along with the reimposed editions.
    Spine of the fifth volume split, printed "nrf" mention scratched on the back cover of the first volume of the seventh part.
    Rare and handsome complete set with publisher's slip.
    Autograph inscription dated 1929 and signed by Roger Martin du Gard, on a loose leaf: tribute from the author, absent from Paris, to Robert de Saint-Jean.
    €2,500
  73. Chère Visiteuse
    Alphonse BOUDARD

    Chère Visiteuse

    Editions du Rocher|Paris 1999|16 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on deluxe paper, ours unnumbered, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.

    €250
  74. Au Pays des Malices
    Serge GAINSBOURG

    Au Pays des Malices[In the Land of Mischief]

    Le temps singulier|Nantes 1980|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on royal Lana wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Texts preceded by an interview of Serge Gainsbourg with Alain Coelho.
    Illustrated with 10 plates hors texte.
    A small light stain on the spine.
    A rare and appealing copy.
    €1,800
  75. Lettre à Frédéric Lefèvre In Chroniques N°2
    Georges BERNANOS, Nicolas BERDIAEFF

    Lettre à Frédéric Lefèvre In Chroniques N°2

    Plon|Paris 1926|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 225 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe issue.
    A transverse fold at head of front cover, otherwise a handsome full-margined copy.
    Contributions by Georges Bernanos: "Lettre à Frédéric Lefèvre", Max Jacob: "Renoncer à toute richesse" & "Jeunesse lacustre" & "Angoisses et autres", Henri Massis: "Charles Maurras et le sentiment de la mort" & "Paul Valéry et sa pensée", Nicolas Berdiaeff "Le destin de la culture", Jean Cocteau: "Daisy en France", Daisy Ashford: "Les jeunes visiteurs ou le plan de Mr Salteena", Julien Green: "La traversée inutile"...
    €80
  76. Monsieur Ténor
    Kurt SELIGMANN, Pierre COURTHION

    Monsieur Ténor

    GLM|Paris 1936|19.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 70 numbered copies on Normandy vellum, ours unnumbered and unsigned by Guy Lévis-Mano.
    Work illustrated with an etching by Kurt Séligmann as frontispiece.
    A handsome copy.
    €1,000
  77. La Nuit de Mil neuf cent quatorze
    André PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES

    La Nuit de Mil neuf cent quatorze

    L'Herne|Paris 1971|11.50 x 15.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 125 numbered copies on Ingres paper, the only deluxe copies after 25 on Hollande paper.
    A handsome copy.
    €50
  78. Aurélien
    Louis ARAGON

    Aurélien

    Gallimard|Paris 1944|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 88 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copies after 13 on Holland paper.
    Rare and very handsome copy.

    €7,500
  79. Nouveaux Poèmes imaginaires
    Henri BELLAUNAY

    Nouveaux Poèmes imaginaires

    Editions de Fallois|Paris 1994|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on pure rag Lana laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Very handsome copy.
    €50
  80. Le mauvais Garçon
    Henri POURRAT

    Le mauvais Garçon

    Nrf|Paris 1926|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 944 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies after 111 reimposed.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  81. Le Calice de la Vie
    Ivan BOUNINE

    Le Calice de la Vie

    Editions Bossard|Paris 1923|10.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 25 numbered copies on vélin dap-cau, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine and boards lightly and marginally lightened as usual.
    €230
  82. Les trois Impostures
    Paul-Jean TOULET

    Les trois Impostures

    Le Divan • Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1922|12 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1300 numbered copies on sunburst white alfa.
    Fine copy.
    €150
  83. Max et les Phagocytes
    Henry MILLER

    Max et les Phagocytes

    Editions du Chêne|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 325 numbered copies on vélin d'Artois, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €300
  84. Un Lit de Ténèbres
    William STYRON

    Un Lit de Ténèbres

    Gallimard|Paris 1963|14.50 x 22.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition of the French translation, one of 10 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 5 on Rives laid paper.
    Restoration to the slipcase split at foot along its entire length, otherwise handsome copy.
    €150
  85. Le Seuil fleuri
    Tristan DERÈME

    Le Seuil fleuri

    Les amis de Tristan|Paris 1930|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only printing after 20 copies on san francisco paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Illustrated with 6 drawings by R. Berton and a photographic portrait of Tristan Derème by Mertens-Auradon.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Tristan Derème to Professor Lereboullet: "... et voici, dans ces feuillets, qu'on évoque le port et le refuge au milieu des tempêtes de la vie - et c'est le seuil fleuri de la vieille maison. On y rêve à Paris, dans le vacarme et la course de la vie quotidienne ! En très cordial hommage.Tristan Derème. 29 -XI - 30." ["... and here, in these pages, one evokes the harbor and refuge in the midst of...
    €60
  86. Leçons de Ténèbres III. - L'Enfant aux Loups
    Françoise CHANDERNAGOR

    Leçons de Ténèbres III. - L'Enfant aux Loups

    Editions de Fallois|Paris 1990|16 x 23.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on Lana pure rag vellum for each volume, the only deluxe copies.
    Very fine complete copy in two volumes of this third part of "Leçons de Ténèbres".
    €200
  87. Scandale de la Vertu
    Jean DUTOURD

    Scandale de la Vertu

    Editions de Fallois • L'âge d'homme|Paris 1997|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure Lana rag vellum, ours one of 7 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies
    A handsome copy.
    €180
  88. Marie-Stuart
    Stefan ZWEIG

    Marie-Stuart

    Grasset|Paris 1936|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 68 numbered copies on pur fil paper, after only 13 Japan and 20 Holland.
    Spine with two sun-faded areas at head and foot, endpapers lightly and partially shaded, a manuscript gift inscription at the head of the first endpaper.
    €680
  89. Le Médecin des Livres : Delanier
    Léon LASCOUTX

    Le Médecin des Livres : Delanier

    S. n.|Paris 1939|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 100 numbered copies on pur fil paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece photographic portrait of "Père Delanier," the very famous book restorer.
    Autograph inscription signed by Léon Lascoutx to Monsieur Picaut, enhanced with an autograph inscription signed by Delanier to the same beneath his photographic portrait.




    €80
  90. Le Propre de l'Homme
    Robert MERLE

    Le Propre de l'Homme

    Editions de Fallois|Paris 1989|16 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Very fine copy.
    €300
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