<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. Une page d'antho-entomologie
    Jean TARDIEU, Jean CORTOT

    Une page d'antho-entomologie[A Page of Antho-Entomology]

    Editions Adélie|Limoges 1995|22 x 28 cm|une feuille dépliante sous chemise et étui cartonnés
    Rare first edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Arches wove paper, the only printing.
    This first edition is printed on the right half of each page in an unbroken single column, with the top and bottom margins omitted. The left half, from the first to the last page, is occupied by the contribution of the painter and graphic artist Jean Cortot, in lithography.
    The work is presented in the publisher’s board binding, each cover made of three laminated layers of corrugated cardboard, with the upper cover and spine printed; the slipcase is of the same type.
    At the end of the volume, a small Limoges ceramic in colour, composed by Jean Cortot, is embedded in the board and protected...
    €700
  2. Berceuse suivi de Impromptu d'Ohio
    Samuel BECKETT

    Berceuse suivi de Impromptu d'Ohio

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1982|10 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 99 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  3. Chemin-d'école
    Patrick CHAMOISEAU

    Chemin-d'école[The Road to School]

    Gallimard|Paris 1994|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 32 numbered copies on pure rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A very fine copy.
    €380
  4. Comédies et actes divers
    Samuel BECKETT

    Comédies et actes divers

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1966|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €450
  5. Lucienne
    Jules ROMAINS

    Lucienne

    Nrf|Paris 1922|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 790 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies after the 108 reimposed.
    Spine sunned with dampstaining, clumsily filled lack at foot of spine, foxing to covers and browning to interior.
    Precious signed autograph inscription by Jules Romains: "A Jacques Copeau, qu'un an de travail commun n'a fait que me rendre plus cher, son Jules Romains. Juin 22." ["To Jacques Copeau, whom a year of working together has only made more dear to me, his Jules Romains. June 22."]
    €250
  6. Sur la route de Narcisse
    Maurice SAILLET

    Sur la route de Narcisse

    Mercure de France|Paris 1958|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies
    Front cover marginally sunned, sunning to margin of first endpaper.
    €40
  7. Route du silence suivi de Machins
    Jean ROUSSELOT

    Route du silence suivi de Machins

    Guy Chambelland|Paris 1965|18 x 28 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy despite marginally sunned boards at head.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jean Rousselot to Véronique and Georges (Charaire).

    €50
  8. La violence et l'écume
    Daniel LOURADOUR, Randal LEMOINE

    La violence et l'écume

    Pierre Lanauve de Tartas|Paris 1965|27.50 x 37.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First illustrated edition with 17 original lithographs by Daniel Louradour, one of 210 numbered copies on grand vélin de lana containing the definitive state of the illustrations.
    Some minor foxing on the chemise boards and endpapers, otherwise a pleasant copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Randal Lemoine to President Emilien Amaury enriched with the signatures of Daniel Louradour and Pierre de Tartas de Lanauve.

    €350
  10. Aux mânes d'un maître
    Charles MAURRAS

    Aux mânes d'un maître

    Henri Lardanchet|Paris 1941|16.50 x 25 cm|relié
    First edition printed in 100 numbered copies on deluxe Rives laid paper.
    Full midnight blue shagreen binding, smooth spine very lightly faded, frame of gilt dots and gilt fleurons at the corners of the boards, blue nubuck endpapers and pastedowns decorated with decorative motifs stamped in blind, top edge gilt, original wrappers and spine preserved.
    Handsome copy.


    €300
  11. Le mariage de Trouhadec. - La scintillante
    Jules ROMAINS

    Le mariage de Trouhadec. - La scintillante

    Nrf|Paris 1925|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 842 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after the 109 reimposed.
    Spine slightly sunned, worming at foot of first cover and, vertically, in margin of second cover.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jules Romains: "A Jacques Copeau, son admirateur et ami."
    €300
  12. 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 pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies along with the re-imposed editions.
    Light foxing and a tear at the head of the spine of the second volume, printed collector's stamps on the title pages of the fifth, sixth and seventh volumes, some foxing at the foot of the first leaves of the sixth and seventh volumes.
    A rare and handsome set.
    €2,500
  13. L'élève d'Aristote
    Roger NIMIER

    L'élève d'Aristote[Aristotle’s Pupil]

    Gallimard|Paris 1981|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the 58 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only deluxe copies ("grands papiers").
    Very nice copy.
    €750
  14. Journées de lecture II
    Roger NIMIER

    Journées de lecture II

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the 58 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only deluxe copies ("grands papiers").
    Nice copy.
    €900
  15. Bande de contes. Le turf et son milieu
    Maurice MAILLIOUX

    Bande de contes. Le turf et son milieu

    Editions du Cactus|Paris 1950|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Rives vellum paper, this copy bearing N°1, deluxe copy.
    Spine and boards very slightly and marginally sunned without consequence, a small scratch on the spine.
    Rare full-margined copy.
    €300
  16. Du musée
    André MALRAUX

    Du musée[On the Museum]

    Ecole Estienne|Paris 1955|17.50 x 22.50 cm|broché

    Privately printed first edition, limited to 200 numbered copies.
    Illustrated with 6 photographs.
    A rare and appealing copy of this work entirely produced by the students of the prestigious École Estienne.

    €1,200
  17. Montand la vie continue
    Jorge SEMPRÚN (Yves MONTAND)

    Montand la vie continue

    Denoël|Paris 1983|16 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two fold marks at foot of first cover, small light stains on covers.

    €300
  18. Oeuvres inédites et posthumes (1850-1910)
    Léon TOLSTOI

    Oeuvres inédites et posthumes (1850-1910)

    Paul Dupont|Paris 1947|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 25 numbered copies on superior laid paper, ours being one of 5 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine lightly sunned, tiny tear at foot of front board, a full-margined copy.
    €180
  19. Bestiaire enchanté
    Maurice GENEVOIX, J. ROBION

    Bestiaire enchanté

    Plon|Paris 1969|14.50 x 20 cm|en feuilles sous double chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy presented under double chemise and slipcase, spine of the chemise lightly discolored.
    Work illustrated by Jean Robion.
    €350
  20. Le père Juillet
    Léon MOUSSINAC, Paul VAILLANT-COUTURIER

    Le père Juillet

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1927|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Montgolfier vellum, deluxe issue.
    Small marginal tears to boards, a vertical crease in margin of front board.
    A full-margined copy.
    €250
  22. Dix-huitième année
    Jean PRÉVOST

    Dix-huitième année

    Nrf|Paris 1929|17 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre laid paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy despite very light and harmless sunning to spine.
    €200
  23. Esquisses littéraires
    Jean de LA VARENDE

    Esquisses littéraires

    Pour les amis de La Varende|Paris 1984|11.50 x 20.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 140 numbered copies on Ingres, deluxe edition after 26 Japan.
    Very handsome copy.
    €70
  24. De tout un peu
    Jean de LA VARENDE

    De tout un peu

    Pour les amis de La Varende|Paris 1989|11.50 x 20.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 130 numbered copies on Ingres, deluxe edition after 14 Japan.
    Very handsome copy.
    €80
  25. L'objet rare La femme unique
    Jean de LA VARENDE

    L'objet rare La femme unique

    Pour les amis de La Varende|Paris 1983|11.50 x 20.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 140 numbered copies on Ingres paper, deluxe issue after 15 on Japan paper.
    Very fine copy.
    €80
  26. La vierge de Paris
    Pierre Jean JOUVE

    La vierge de Paris

    Egloff|Paris 1944|16.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on vellum.
    Minor light stains on the front cover without consequence.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Jean Jouve to Edwin Judson Pratt: "... dans la ténèbre et la clarté de 1944, avec mon amitié. Pierre Jean Jouve. Vendredi saint." ["... in the darkness and clarity of 1944, with my friendship. Pierre Jean Jouve. Good Friday."]
    €150
  27. Vers majeurs
    Pierre Jean JOUVE

    Vers majeurs

    Egloff|Paris 1942|16.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 650 numbered copies on vellum.
    Two small light dampstains without consequence at head and foot of spine.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Jean Jouve to Edwin Judson Pratt: "... dans la ténèbre et la clarté de 1944, avec la fraternelle confiance et l'amitié de Pierre Jean Jouve. Décembre1942." ["... in the darkness and clarity of 1944, with fraternal confidence and the friendship of Pierre Jean Jouve. December 1942."]
    €150
  28. Lettres françaises de Richard Wagner
    Richard WAGNER, Julien TIERSOT

    Lettres françaises de Richard Wagner[French Letters by Richard Wagner]

    Grasset|Paris 1935|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on pure wove vellum, the only copies printed on deluxe paper.
    Frontispiece with a reproduction of a portrait of the composer.
    Endpapers lightly toned, two offsets on the colophon and its facing page caused by the justification ribbon.
    A handsome and rare copy of this collection of letters presented by Julien Tiersot.
    €800
  30. Le masque de fer
    Marcel PAGNOL

    Le masque de fer

    Editions de Provence|Paris 1965|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 copies on Dame Blanche wove paper, deluxe issue.
    A fine copy.
    €1,200
  31. La guerre sous les mers
    Edmond DELAGE

    La guerre sous les mers

    Grasset|Paris 1934|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the first 60 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome and rare full-margined copy despite small marginal tears of no consequence to the boards.
    Signed autograph inscription from Edmond Delage to monsieur Geymard.
    €200
  32. Le cardinal d'Espagne
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Le cardinal d'Espagne

    Gallimard|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the 36 numbered copies on vergé de Holland paper, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Very nice copy as issued.
    €800
  33. L'art social
    Roger MARX

    L'art social

    Gustave Charpentier|Paris 1913|16.50 x 26 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies reimposed on Arches laid paper specially printed for the bibliophilic society of the "XX".
    Preface by Anatole France.
    Full glazed caramel calf binding, spine slightly darkened with four raised bands decorated with stylized floral motifs stamped in blind, floral compositions stamped in blind to upper corners of boards, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, original double wrappers slightly preserved and double spine preserved, contemporary binding signed René Kieffer.
    Manuscript signature of Roger Marx below the justification page.
    €680
  34. La revanche du corbeau
    Louis PERGAUD

    La revanche du corbeau

    Mercure de France|Paris 1911|16.50 x 26 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies reimposed on handmade Arches laid paper specially printed for the bibliophilic society of the "XX".
    Full glazed caramel calf binding, spine slightly darkened and rubbed with four raised bands decorated with stylized floral motifs stamped in blind, floral compositions stamped in blind to upper corners of boards, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, original triple wrappers slightly preserved and triple spine preserved, contemporary binding signed René Kieffer.
    Manuscript signature of Louis Pergaud below the justification page.
    €1,500
  35. La grande messe des morts de Hector Berlioz
    Georges CHAMPEAUX, Jean Gabriel DARAGNÈS

    La grande messe des morts de Hector Berlioz

    Columbia Pathé-Marconi|Paris 1944|18.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copy.
    Work illustrated with wood engravings by Jean-Gabriel Daragnès.
    Fine copy.
    €80
  36. La seconde guerre mondiale
    André LATREILLE

    La seconde guerre mondiale

    Hachette|Paris 1966|15.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on pure paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Half old rose morocco binding with corners, spine very lightly faded with four raised bands, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Burkhart.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  37. Lettres à Yves
    Pierre BERGÉ (Yves SAINT LAURENT)

    Lettres à Yves[Letters to Yves]

    Gallimard|Paris 2010|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the 40 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies ("grands papiers").
    Nice copy.
    €450
  38. L'anti De Gaulle
    Louis VALLON

    L'anti De Gaulle

    Seuil|Paris 1969|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vellum paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  39. Bolivar suivi de La première famille
    Jules SUPERVIELLE

    Bolivar suivi de La première famille

    Gallimard|Paris 1944|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First collective edition, one of the 35 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies ("grands papiers").
    Nice copy.
    €400
  40. Sonnets
    Raymond QUENEAU

    Sonnets

    Editions Hautefeuille|Paris 1958|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur chiffon paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy.
    €350
  41. Le 36ème dessous
    Pierre DANINOS

    Le 36ème dessous

    Hachette|Paris 1966|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 850 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 60 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Dated and signed autograph inscription from Pierre Daninos to Georges Lanthoinette.
    €80
  42. Le conquérant
    Jean-Marie CAPLAIN

    Le conquérant

    Corrêa|Paris 1952|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy.

    €100
  43. Nucléa
    Henri PICHETTE

    Nucléa

    L'Arche|Paris 1952|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vellum, deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy.





    €250
  44. Train de vies
    Eugène DABIT

    Train de vies

    Nrf|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €280
  45. Hernando de Bengoechea ou l'âme d'un poète
    Léon-Paul FARGUE

    Hernando de Bengoechea ou l'âme d'un poète

    Amiot-Dumont|Paris 1948|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Complete with publisher's wraparound band.
    Handsome copy of this work devoted to the Franco-Colombian poet, who volunteered for the French Foreign Legion and died in action during the Allied offensive in Artois in 1915.
    €600
  47. Ben Silbert
    Louis VAUXCELLES

    Ben Silbert

    Galerie Charles-Auguste Girard|Paris 1928|23 x 28.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing after 100 copies on Arches vellum.
    Work illustrated with 24 reproductions of works by Ben Silbert.
    Handsome copy despite small lacks to headcaps.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Ben Silbert to a couple of his friends: "To my "sister" Andrée and my friend Linzeler as a souvenir of their visit to my studio from Ben Silbert. Paris Sept. 1933"
    €150
  48. Permission d'être heureux
    Thyde MONNIER

    Permission d'être heureux

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy.
    €120
  49. Au service des colonisés 1930-1953
    Daniel GUÉRIN

    Au service des colonisés 1930-1953

    Editions de Minuit|Paris 1954|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on superior vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine sunned, slight tears to front wrapper.
    €150
  50. Les fiancés de la Résistance
    Pierre GOURDON

    Les fiancés de la Résistance

    Collection Durandal • P. Lethielleux|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris 1949|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Rare and fine copy.
    €100
  51. Anicet ou le panorama
    Louis ARAGON

    Anicet ou le panorama

    Nrf|Paris 1921|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 940 numbered copies on pure thread, the only deluxe copies with 120 reimposed.
    Spine and covers very marginally sunned as often.
    €100
  52. Voyage de l'Avant-matin ou la tabatière magique
    P.E. LAMAISON, Pierre ALARY

    Voyage de l'Avant-matin ou la tabatière magique

    Publications françaises|Paris 1962|25.50 x 32.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on Canson paper, ours being one of 150 numbered in Roman numerals and hand-colored for all illustrations, deluxe issue.
    Work illustrated by Pierre Alary.
    Handsome copy.
    We include the subscription bulletin for the work, three menus from dinners aboard the steamship "Flandre" from April 15, 16 and 17, 1957
    Our copy is enriched with this manuscript note on a loose leaf of Canson paper by Jean Guitton in red pencil: "Il n'est pas nécessaire qu'un livre soit lu... Parfois un beau titre suffit. Jean Guitton" ["It is not necessary that a book be read... Sometimes a beautiful title suffices. Jean...
    €100
  53. Pirouettes et sarcasmes suivis de poèmes excentriques
    Georges GUIERRE, Gus BOFA

    Pirouettes et sarcasmes suivis de poèmes excentriques

    Editions des presses modernes|Paris 1939|15.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pure Lafuma paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy despite a slight angular bump to the head of the front cover and a pale stain in the margin of the back cover.
    Prefaces by Pierre Mac-Orlan and Roland Dorgelès.
    Illustrated work, as frontispiece, with a drawing by Gus Bofa.
    €80
  54. Aparté
    Jacques de LACRETELLE

    Aparté

    Nrf|Paris 1927|17 x 22 cm|broché
    First collected edition, one of 114 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, the deluxe edition.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  55. La mouche
    Katherine MANSFIELD

    La mouche

    Stock|Paris 1933|14.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 21 numbered copies on Arches vellum, ours one of 5 hors commerce copies, the deluxe edition after 8 on Japon impérial.
    Handsome full-margined copy despite some light foxing to certain leaves.
    €150
  56. La madone à Hollywood
    Maurice DEKOBRA

    La madone à Hollywood

    Editions Baudinière|Paris 1946|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  57. La rupture de Charles Péguy et de Georges Sorel
    Marcel PÉGUY

    La rupture de Charles Péguy et de Georges Sorel

    les Cahiers de la Quinzaine|Paris 1929|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, deluxe copy.
    Light foxing to endpapers, otherwise handsome copy.
    €150
  58. Le premier grenadier de France : La Tour d'Auvergne
    Paul DÉROULÈDE

    Le premier grenadier de France : La Tour d'Auvergne

    Georges Hurtrel|Paris 1886|11.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 copies numbered and justified on Holland paper by the publisher, deluxe copy.
    Fine copy despite small marginal worming on first endpaper.
    Work illustrated with a color frontispiece, a facsimile letter as well as 7 plates of which 3 in color, historiated bandeaux and initials, reproducing drawings by Detaille, Berne-Bellecour, Baugnies, etc...
    €250
  59. Vipère au poing
    Hervé BAZIN

    Vipère au poing[Viper in the Fist]

    Grasset|Paris 1948|12 x 18.50 cm|relié sous chemise et étui
    Grasset | Paris 1948 | 12 x 18.5 cm | bound in a chemise and slipcase

    First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on pure wire, the “tirage de tête”.

    Bound in olive green morocco, gilt date at the foot of the spine, plates embellished with tan morocco panel stamps with geometric outlines, the inside of which have been laid with strips of brown morocco appearing like both snakeskin and the outline of a closed fist, all edges gilt, preserved wrappers and spine, chemise in half olive green morocco in strips, white paper boards, slipcase lined in olive green morocco, white paper boards, elegant and spectacular binding signed D. H. Mercher.

    A very rare and beautiful...
    €7,000
  60. Littoralement. Contes inédits du Chat Noir
    Alphonse ALLAIS

    Littoralement. Contes inédits du Chat Noir

    Grasset|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 479 numbered copies on châtaignier paper, the only deluxe copies after 1 Madagascar and 20 pur fil.
    Preface by Anatole de Jakovsky, photographic portrait of Alphonse Allais as frontispiece.
    Handsome copy retaining its publisher's wraparound band, the spine soiled and discolored.
    €50
  61. Un père et sa fille
    Emmanuel BOVE, René BEN SUSSAN

    Un père et sa fille

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1928|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on Montgolfier laid paper.
    Spine and boards marginally discolored and sunned as usual, a crease mark at foot of first board, bookplate pasted on endpaper.
    Work illustrated with 8 lithographs by René Ben Sussan.
    Autograph inscription signed by Emmanuel Bove: "A Willy Michel de tout coeur." ["To Willy Michel with all my heart."]
    €300
  64. Mademoiselle Irnois
    Arthur de GOBINEAU

    Mademoiselle Irnois

    Nrf|Paris 1920|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 990 numbered copies on Lafuma vellum, the only deluxe copies after 133 reprinted.
    Foreword by Tancrède de Visan.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  65. Souvenirs
    Rudyard KIPLING

    Souvenirs

    Paul Hartmann|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition of the French translation, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours one of the few hors commerce, a deluxe issue. Endpapers lightly and entirely toned. A fine copy with full margins.

    €280
  66. La rafale amoureuse
    Gordon MERRICK

    La rafale amoureuse

    Flammarion|Paris 1951|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the translation in French, one of the 30 numbered copies on Alfa paper, the only deluxe copies ("grands papiers").
    Rare and nice copy.
    €450
  67. Serge Lifar et le ballet contemporain
    Anatole SCHAÏKEVITCH

    Serge Lifar et le ballet contemporain

    Corrêa|Paris 1950|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Marais crèvecoeur paper, ours one of the 100 hors commerce copies, deluxe issue.
    A handsome copy.

    €120
  68. Oedipe-roi. Roméo et Juliette
    Jean COCTEAU

    Oedipe-roi. Roméo et Juliette

    Plon|Paris 1928|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of Oedipe-roi, one of 212 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe issue.
    Work illustrated with 2 drawings by the author.
    Fine full-margined copy despite small harmless tears at the lower deckled edges.
    €150
  69. Le Merle blanc, Ecrits 1919-1922
    Henri BÉRAUD

    Le Merle blanc, Ecrits 1919-1922

    Du Lérot|Tusson 2008|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Rives paper, deluxe issue. Illustrations in text.
    Copy in mint condition.
    €150
  70. Excursions immobiles
    Paul MORAND

    Excursions immobiles

    Flammarion|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 220 numbered copies on Vosges laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite foxing affecting the top edges.
    €200
  71. Billet circulaire N°89
    ROCH GREY

    Billet circulaire N°89

    Stock|Paris 1929|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 lettered copies on Marais vellum, deluxe issue.
    A shadow left by a bookmark on the justification page and its verso.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €750
  72. Age de fer
    ROCH GREY

    Age de fer

    Stock|Paris 1928|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the 15 lettered copies on vélin du Marais, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    First endpaper slightly and fully shaded.
    Nice copy wide-margined.
    €900
  73. Cité de la nuit
    John RECHY

    Cité de la nuit

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the translation in French, one of the 26 numbered copies on pur fil, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Nice copy despite a small slight stain on the second cover.
    €1,200
  74. Zoneilles
    Raymond QUENEAU, Boris VIAN

    Zoneilles

    Collège de Pataphysique|Paris 1962|21.50 x 27.50 cm|broché
    First edition one of the 144 numbered copies on pur chiffon d'oreiller, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Nice copy.
    €580
  75. Antigone
    Jean ANOUILH, Jane PECHEUR

    Antigone

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1945|25.50 x 33.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition illustrated with 11 original watercolor by Jane Pécheur, one of the 190 numbered copies on vélin crèvecoeur.
    Nice copy.
    €600
  76. Vingt et une scènes de comédie
    ALAIN

    Vingt et une scènes de comédie

    Paul Hartmann|Paris 1955|11.50 x 16 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Rives vellum, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.

    €120
  77. La belle vie
    John DOS PASSOS

    La belle vie

    Mercure de France|Paris 1968|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 25 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Pale stains to head of front cover, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €250
  78. Tendres stocks
    Paul MORAND, Marcel PROUST

    Tendres stocks[Tender Stocks]

    Nrf|Paris 1921|16.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the 120 numbered copies on vergé pur fil, ours unnumbered, and re-imposed in quarto Tellière format, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Important foreword by Marcel Proust.
    Rare.
    €2,000
  79. Histoire du cinéma
    Robert BRASILLACH, Maurice BARDÈCHE

    Histoire du cinéma[History of Cinema]

    Denoël & Steele|Paris 1935|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the 25 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies ("grand papier").
    Rare.
    €1,700
  80. 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 pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies after 36 Holland.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  81. La jumelle noire (IIe journée)
    COLETTE

    La jumelle noire (IIe journée)

    Ferenczi|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on bibliophile vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  82. Edith
    Démétrios GALANIS, Marcel ARLAND

    Edith

    Nrf|Paris 1929|11 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 527 numbered copies on vellum.
    Handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with 2 etchings by Démétrios Galanis.

    €80
  83. Le palais d'hiver
    Roger GRENIER

    Le palais d'hiver

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 105 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Roger Grenier on the half-title page.
    €80
  85. Les jeux de la nuit
    José CABANIS

    Les jeux de la nuit

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 135 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed and inscribed by José Cabanis to Monsieur Régnier.

    €80
  86. Des jardins en Espagne
    José CABANIS

    Des jardins en Espagne

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 135 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.

    €80
  87. Le Yaouanc. Lithographies
    Alain LE YAOUANC, Louis ARAGON

    Le Yaouanc. Lithographies

    La pierre d'angle|Paris 1975|27 x 37 cm|en feuilles sous chemise à rabats
    First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    Text by Louis Aragon in French followed by its English translation.
    Work illustrated with lithographs by Alain Le Yaouanc.
    Manuscript signatures by Alain Le Yaouanc and Louis Aragon at the colophon.
    Our copy is complete, as stipulated in the justification page, with its original lithograph by Alain Le Yaouanc, which he justified and signed.


    €800
  88. Journal alternatif
    Charles DOBZYNSKI, François FÉRET

    Journal alternatif

    Editions Bernard Dumerchez|s. l. 2000|13.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 copies on Rivoli paper, deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Our copy lacks the original work by François Féret which normally accompanies the 40 deluxe copies.
    Manuscript signatures of Charles Dobzynski and François Féret on the justification page.

    €80
  89. Les feux de la chandeleur
    Catherine PAYSAN

    Les feux de la chandeleur

    Denoël|Paris 1966|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure laid paper, ours one of 5 lettered and hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite slight sunning at head and foot of spine.
    Autograph inscription signed by Catherine Paysan to art publisher Alex Grall and his wife Monique: "Pour vous, cher Alex, en grande affection et complicité de coeur." ["For you, dear Alex, with great affection and complicity of heart."]
    €60
  90. L'alouette
    Jean ANOUILH

    L'alouette

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1953|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 180 numbered copies on Crèvecoeur laid paper, deluxe issue.
    Fine copy.
    €230
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