<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. Seules les larmes seront comptées
    Hector BIANCIOTTI

    Seules les larmes seront comptées

    Gallimard|Paris 1988|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  2. Troisième belvédère
    André PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES

    Troisième belvédère

    Gallimard|Paris 1971|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    Edition with most parts in first edition (except for "Beylamour" and "A l'honneur de la chair"), one of 66 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €180
  3. Le poème hanté
    Georges-Emmanuel CLANCIER

    Le poème hanté

    Gallimard|Paris 1982|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  4. Retour au calme
    Jacques RÉDA

    Retour au calme

    Gallimard|Paris 1989|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure rag Rives laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.

    €100
  5. Adieu Kafka
    Bernard PINGAUD (Franz KAFKA)

    Adieu Kafka[Farewell, Kafka]

    Gallimard|Paris 1989|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on pure rag laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.

    €150
  6. Joueur surpris
    Henri THOMAS

    Joueur surpris

    Gallimard|Paris 1982|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.

    €120
  7. La dérobée
    Claude ROY

    La dérobée

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on laid paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  8. La musique des anges
    Marcel ARLAND

    La musique des anges

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    A handsome copy.
    €80
  9. La folie des miens
    Jean-Pierre CHABROL

    La folie des miens

    Gallimard|Paris 1977|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    A handsome copy.
    €150
  10. Les roses de Pline
    Angelo RINALDI

    Les roses de Pline

    Gallimard|Paris 1987|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure Rives wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  11. Arsène et Cléopâtre
    André PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES

    Arsène et Cléopâtre

    Gallimard|Paris 1981|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  12. Mémoires inédits. Fragments et projets
    Alfred de VIGNY

    Mémoires inédits. Fragments et projets

    Gallimard|Paris 1958|15.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  13. Le tango chinois
    Jacques-Francis ROLLAND

    Le tango chinois

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  14. Chroniques III
    Gérard BAUËR

    Chroniques III

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 42 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies after 10 colored parchment hors commerce copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  15. L'attente. - La clôture
    Jacques BOREL

    L'attente. - La clôture

    Gallimard|Paris 1989|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure Rives rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted to an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  16. Consolation de la nuit
    Jean SULIVAN

    Consolation de la nuit

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted to an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  18. Les arbres et les jours. Journal II
    Jacques de BOURBON BUSSET

    Les arbres et les jours. Journal II

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.

    €50
  19. Fin de journée
    Roger VRIGNY

    Fin de journée

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure laid paper, ours bearing N°1, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted to an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.

    €80
  20. Le golfe de Gascogne
    Bertrand POIROT-DELPECH

    Le golfe de Gascogne

    Gallimard|Paris 1989|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure rag Rives vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted to an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.

    €80
  21. Les Russes et les Bretons
    Jacques SERGUINE

    Les Russes et les Bretons

    Gallimard|Paris 1975|15.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    A handsome copy.
    €50
  22. La figurante
    Michel BUTEL

    La figurante

    Mercure de France|Paris 1979|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Glue residue on an endpaper due to a bookplate that was removed and then replaced by a smaller one.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  23. Temps variable avec éclaircies
    Claude ROY

    Temps variable avec éclaircies

    Gallimard|Paris 1984|11.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  24. Cannibales en Sicile
    Monique LANGE

    Cannibales en Sicile

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on wove paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Pleasant copy.
    €90
  25. L'arche
    Pierre GASCAR

    L'arche

    Gallimard|Paris 1971|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 57 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.

    €90
  26. D'amour et de mort à Mogador
    Jean SULIVAN

    D'amour et de mort à Mogador

    Gallimard|Paris 1970|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  27. La chasse aux trésors II. Recueil de critiques
    Henri THOMAS

    La chasse aux trésors II. Recueil de critiques

    Gallimard|Paris 1992|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure rag Rives vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.

    €150
  28. Des nuits aventureuses
    Maud FRÈRE

    Des nuits aventureuses

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    A handsome copy.
    €70
  29. Nous. Essai d'autobiographie
    Claude ROY

    Nous. Essai d'autobiographie

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    A handsome copy.
    €100
  30. Retours du monde
    René ÉTIEMBLE

    Retours du monde

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Fine copy.
    €100
  31. A la lisière du temps
    Claude ROY

    A la lisière du temps

    Gallimard|Paris 1984|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted to an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  32. L'amour et la vie d'une femme
    Robert ANDRÉ

    L'amour et la vie d'une femme

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on wove paper, ours bearing N°1, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Fine copy.
    €60
  33. Les moutons de feu
    Pierre GASCAR

    Les moutons de feu

    Gallimard|Paris 1963|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 125 numbered copies on pure vellum wire, only leading copies.
    Two ex-libris glued on a guard.
    Beautiful copy enriched with the handwritten signature of Pierre Gascar on the fake title page .
    €80
  34. Peut-être une demeure
    Georges-Emmanuel CLANCIER

    Peut-être une demeure

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  35. Un champ de solitude
    Gaëtan PICON

    Un champ de solitude

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pure laid vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.

    €100
  37. Le présage
    Pierre GASCAR

    Le présage

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pure wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €90
  38. Une maison place des fêtes
    Roger GRENIER

    Une maison place des fêtes

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  39. La mare d'Auteuil
    Roger GRENIER

    La mare d'Auteuil

    Gallimard|Paris 1988|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €90
  40. La mort confuse
    Jacques SERGUINE

    La mort confuse

    Gallimard|Paris 1970|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  41. La confession dans les collines
    Angelo RINALDI

    La confession dans les collines

    Gallimard|Paris 1990|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  42. Ce crapaud de granit bavant du goémon
    Jean EFFEL

    Ce crapaud de granit bavant du goémon

    Gallimard|Paris 1971|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 4 nominative laid paper copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy illustrated by the author.
    €100
  43. Toujours candide
    Odette PANNETIER

    Toujours candide

    Julliard|Paris 1950|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on corvol paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  46. Le naufrage de "La Marietta"
    Henry de MONFREID

    Le naufrage de "La Marietta"

    Grasset|Paris 1934|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copy.
    Spine lightly sunned, small tears at foot of spine at deckled edges, small angular lack at foot of first cover.
    €300
  47. Benoît ou les contemporains obscurs
    François TAILLANDIER

    Benoît ou les contemporains obscurs

    Julliard|Paris 1986|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy despite small blue ink marks in the lower margins.
    €80
  48. La grasse matinée
    Bertrand POIROT-DELPECH

    La grasse matinée

    Denoël|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly sunned without gravity.
    €80
  49. La crève
    François NOURISSIER

    La crève

    Grasset|Paris 1970|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 20 Madagascar.
    Handsome copy.
    Provenance: from the library of Françoise Verny with her printed stamp on the title page.
    €60
  51. La nuit du 20 juin
    Jacques DU LUDE

    La nuit du 20 juin

    Claire Martin du Gard|Paris 1990|13.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on pure rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy.
    €80
  52. Rivière d'or
    José CAGNET

    Rivière d'or

    La pensée universelle|Paris 1982|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vellum Lana, only leading copies.
    Nice copy.
    Signed autograph of José Cagnet.
    €80
  53. Nouveaux discours du docteur O'Grady
    André MAUROIS

    Nouveaux discours du docteur O'Grady

    Grasset|Paris 1950|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 103 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, deluxe copies after 50 copies on green watermarked vellum hors commerce.
    Handsome copy despite two small creases at head and foot of covers.
    €70
  55. Un général qui passe
    Jacques PERRET

    Un général qui passe

    Les Editions de la Nouvelle France|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on white vellum, only leading copies.
    Illustrated book of a frontispiece and banners of Forrer, beautiful copy.
    Autograph dedication signed by Jacques Perret to Henri Devaux.
    €300
  56. Poésies posthumes
    René LEYNAUD, Albert CAMUS (Pref.)

    Poésies posthumes

    Gallimard|Paris 1947|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on pur fil paper, this copy one of 3 lettered hors commerce, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Preface by Albert Camus.
    Endpapers slightly and partially shaded.
    Rare and nice copy with a photographic portrait of the author as frontispiece.
    €2,500
  58. Faits Divers
    Bernard DELVAILLE

    Faits Divers

    Seghers|Paris 1976|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First Edition, one of 1500 numbered copies on vellum.
    Marginal stings on boards
    Autograph signed by Bernard Delvaille Vincent Bardet.
    €30
  59. Le camp
    Pierre BOURGEADE

    Le camp

    Gallimard|Paris 1979|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First Edition, one of 26 numbered copies on vellum pure cloth, only leading copies.
    Ex-libris glued on a guard.
    Nice copy.
    Signed autograph Pierre Bourgeade Jacques Bredeche.
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    €150
  60. 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 laid paper, the only deluxe copies along with 120 reimposed.
    Spine and boards marginally sunned as often, small tears at head and foot of spine as well as in margins of boards.
    €100
  61. Age de fer
    ROCH GREY

    Age de fer

    Stock|Paris 1928|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 2000 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, ours one of the hors commerce copies.
    Small harmless tears at head and foot of spine.
    €150
  62. Saint-Brieuc des choux
    Alfred JARRY

    Saint-Brieuc des choux

    Mercure de France|Paris 1964|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 935 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing with 20 on Holland paper and 40 on Arches paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  63. Le marteau sans maître
    René CHAR

    Le marteau sans maître

    Editions Surréalistes|Paris 1934|14.50 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 500 copies on ordinary paper.
    Spine sunned, small tears and two marginal lacks on the covers, a small dampstain to head of first cover, occasional foxing as usual.
    Retaining its advertising band.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by René Char to Alexei Remizov : "... dont la rencontre est mieux qu'un moment d'émotion".

    €1,500
  64. Danse des morts
    Pierre Jean JOUVE, Frans MASEREEL

    Danse des morts

    Editions des "tablettes"|Genève [Geneva] 1917|18.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on papier Fabiano with the signature of Pierre Jean Jouve, the tirage de tête.
    Spine slightly browned with three small tears to head and to foot, small marginal tears on the covers.
    Typographic cover by Frans Masereel.
    Autograph inscription dated 1919 signed by Pierre Jean Jouve : "A l'ami lointain..."
    Exceedingly rare.
    €2,000
  66. Versant de l'âge
    Pierre EMMANUEL

    Versant de l'âge

    Seuil|Paris 1958|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on vellum snow, only leading copies.
    Discolored and lightened back with small tears in the head and foot.
    Signed autograph of Pierre Emmanuel to Jean Bardet co-founder of Editions du Seuil.
    €150
  67. Frères de sang
    Van Ky PHAM

    Frères de sang

    Seuil|Paris 1947|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First Edition, one of 55 nuimérotés copys on vellum snow, ours one of the 5 hors commerce, only leading copies.
    Back slightly warped, marginally insolated boards.
    Signed autograph of Pham Van Ky.
    €450
  68. Anneau d'années
    Patrick CASSON

    Anneau d'années

    Brandes|Béthunes [Béthune] 1993|16.50 x 23.50 cm|en feuilles
    First Edition, one of the rare nominative copies on Ingres d'Arches paper reserved for relatives and witnesses, only leading copies.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed, in pencil, from Patrick Cosson to Huguette The Bot to the colophon.
    €70
  69. Correspondance complète
    Maurice ROCHE, Philippe SOLLERS

    Correspondance complète

    Editions Unes|s. l. 1986|11.50 x 15 cm|en feuilles
    First edition of this pamphlet, one of 33 numbered copies on pure rag paper from the Larroque mill, ours being one of the hors commerce copies distributed to friends of Editions Unes.
    This so-called "correspondence" is actually a poetic exchange of savory aphorisms facetiously attributed to various exotic traditions.
    The half-title includes a whimsical volume statement: Correspondance complète (I). A second volume obviously never appeared.
    Handsome copy.

    Cher Roche,
    « Si la pierre tombe sur l'œuf,
    malheur à l'œuf,
    Si l'œuf tombe sur la pierre,
    malheur à l'œuf. »
    (Proverbe bulgare) ["If the stone falls on the egg, woe to the egg, If the...
    €150
  70. Partition d'eau
    Patrick MEUNIER, Patrick CASSON

    Partition d'eau

    Brandes|Béthunes [Béthune] 1989|16.50 x 16.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition illusyrée of 6 original screenprints by Patrick Meunier and printed 113 copies numbered on vellum Arches paper.
    Nice copy.
    Handwritten signatures of Patrick Cosson and Patrick Meunier at the colophon.
    €120
  71. Suite naturelle
    Patrick MEUNIER, Laurent DEBUT

    Suite naturelle

    Brandes|Béthunes [Béthune] 1987|17 x 25 cm|en feuilles
    First edition illustrated with 3 original paintings by Patrick Meunier, one of 60 numbered copies on vellum Arches paper, only leading copies.
    Nice copy.
    Handwritten signatures of Patrick Cosson and Patrick Meunier at the colophon.
    €300
  72. Sept figures palustres pour Jean-Luc Brisson
    Patrick MEUNIER, Laurent DEBUT

    Sept figures palustres pour Jean-Luc Brisson

    Brandes|Béthunes [Béthune] 1985|16.50 x 25 cm|en feuilles
    First edition illustrated with an electrolytic stamping of Jean-Luc Brisson that he numbered and signed, one of 120 numbered copies on vellum of Rives only leading copies.
    Nice copy.
    Handwritten signature of Laurent Debut to the colophon.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Laurent Debut Marc Le Bot: "... in the sad light of summer, books to come ..."
    €200
  73. L'interrogatoire
    Luc ESTANG

    L'interrogatoire

    Seuil|Paris 1957|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on snow vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  74. Cherchant qui dévorer
    Luc ESTANG

    Cherchant qui dévorer

    Seuil|Paris 1951|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on Marais laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Pleasant copy.
    €50
  76. Archives du nord
    Marguerite YOURCENAR

    Archives du nord

    Gallimard|Paris 1977|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on vélin d'Arche papers, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies after 35 Hollande paper.
    A nice copy.
    €1,500
  77. Suite anglaise
    Julien GREEN

    Suite anglaise

    Les cahiers de Paris|Paris 1927|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Madagascar and justified by Claude Aveline , head print.
    Back cleared as generally, otherwise beautiful copy at all margins.
    €250
  78. Le Rivage des Syrtes
    Julien GRACQ

    Le Rivage des Syrtes

    José Corti|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Lafuma pure wove paper, the only deluxe copies after 40 on Rives laid paper.
    This novel was awarded the Prix Goncourt, which the author declined. The previous year, in the pamphlet La Littérature à l'estomac, Julien Gracq had denounced the commercial system of literature, in particular criticizing literary prizes.
    A very handsome copy.
    €7,500
  79. Notes sur Antoine Héroët et Jean de Lingendes
    Joseph HEMARD, Lucien MADRASSI

    Notes sur Antoine Héroët et Jean de Lingendes

    Editions Lapina|Paris 1927|14 x 19.50 cm|broché sous étui
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on laid Rives paper.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of Valéry Larbaud as frontispiece by Lucien Madrassi as well as illustrations in black and in color by Joseph Hémard.
    Minor traces of rubbing without significance to the slipcase, spine slightly sunned as usual, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €80
  80. Cadastre
    Aimé CÉSAIRE

    Cadastre[Land registry]

    Seuil|Paris 1961|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First collective edition, one of 15 numbered copies on pure wove paper, ours being one of 5 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe paper issue.
    A handsome copy.
    Inscribed and signed by Aimé Césaire to Jean Bardet, co-founder with Paul Flamand of Éditions du Seuil.
    €2,500
  81. Une grande prairie
    Michel BERNARD

    Une grande prairie

    Seuil|Paris 1964|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on vellum of the Marais, only leading copies.
    Very nice copy.
    Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec, full page, to a friend poet: "To my dear friend Jean-Louis Debauve, to the one who, first, trusted me.It was in Vannes, the castle de Limoges, then rue Madame Lagarde, in her mother's room, already talking to me about Laforgue (Jules), Verlaine, Brizeux, Apollinaire, who was already enthusiastic about the great, the only literature He has not changed! Ah his faith in Cadou! ... My dear Jean-Louis, these pages all dedicated to the learning of Paris and my already old, faithful and affectionate...
    €80
  82. La fin de la semaine
    Albert BEDARRIDES

    La fin de la semaine

    Seuil|Paris 1962|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on vellum snow, ours one of the 3 out of trade, only leading copies.
    Nice copy.
    Signed autograph of Albert Bedarrides to Jean Bardet, co-founder with Paul Flamand editions of Seuil.
    €80
  83. L'âme en feu
    Serge MONTIGNY

    L'âme en feu

    Seuil|Paris 1961|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First Edition, one of 15 numbered copies on vellum snow, ours one of 5 out of trade, only leading copies.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph signed by Serge Montigny Jean Bardet, co-founder with Paul Flamand editions of Seuil.
    €80
  84. Elsinfor
    Pierre-Henri SIMON

    Elsinfor

    Seuil|Paris 1956|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First Edition, one of 18 numbered copies on pure Lafuma wire, head print.
    Nice copy.
    Signed autograph of Pierre-Henri Simon to Jean Bardet, co-founder with Paul Flamand editions of Seuil.
    €250
  85. Portrait d'un officier
    Pierre-Henri SIMON

    Portrait d'un officier

    Seuil|Paris 1958|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on vellum snow, ours one of 5 out of trade, only leading copies.
    Nice copy.
    Signed autograph of Pierre-Henri Simon to Jean Bardet, co-founder with Paul Flamand editions of Seuil.
    €250
  86. Jeunesse de Dieu
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Jeunesse de Dieu

    Albin Michel|Paris 1975|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vellum "pur-fil" paper of Madagascar, head print.
    Very nice copy.
    Exceptional autograph dedication dated and signed by Charles Le Quintrec running on two pages, starting with a quatrain and thus continuing to a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, who saw me grow in the passion of poetry, passion that he shares with me since adolescence and transfiguring especially when it comes to Laforgue and Cadou ... To the obstinate researcher, the brilliant browser, the unrepentant vannetais, this new "Jeunsse de Dieu" that responds that of the guardians of the Word and men of fervor and faith, with my good old affection and my most sincere...
    €230
  87. Des matins dans les ronces
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Des matins dans les ronces

    Albin Michel|Paris 1980|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vellum "pur-fil" paper of Rives, draw of head.
    Very nice copy.
    Autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To my beloved Jean-Louis Debauve, these Breton mornings he knows better than me and rebel brambles that are those who - for life - we bruise cruelly also, if he wishes - a certain way of celebrating our country while telling him his four or five truths With my good friendship always faithful since the years of "Jules", the castle of Limoges and the street madame The guard."
    €150
  88. Le chemin noir
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Le chemin noir

    Albin Michel|Paris 1968|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on vellum of the Marais, only leading copies.
    Very nice complete copy of his trailer.
    Autographed and signed autograph by Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To my beloved Jean-Louis Debauve, who knows everything about poetry and poets, who finds all of his favorite authors - what treasures! - which is a excellent writer - but too modest - these pages to accompany Lazare and Yosef until the end of the night to see dawn come on the right side of the mountain with my very affectionate friendship. "
    €150
  89. Le château d'amour
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Le château d'amour

    Albin Michel|Paris 1977|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vellum Marais, only leading copies.
    Very nice complete copy of his trailer.
    Exceptional autograph dedication signed and dated by Charles Le Quintrec running on two pages, ending with a manuscript passage and thus beginning with a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, the writer, the researcher, the inspired zeller Jules Laforgue, also to the friend of the first hour who, since the castle of Limoges, brought me rue Madame Lagarde near the bed of his dear mother, to which I must undoubtedly a large part of what I became. to dear Jean-Louis, who, I hope, will love this castle built in the middle of the sky between the moor and the...
    €230
  90. La source et le secret, poèmes
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    La source et le secret, poèmes

    Albin Michel|Paris 1990|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on vellum "pur-fil" paper Rives, leading print after 25 Holland paper.
    Nice copy.
    Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, who was one of the first to believe the poet of the castle of Limoges, these pages of my fervor, my faith and my friendship and my affectionate and faithful feelings, I kiss him for the sake of his sister Sylvie in the emotional memory of their incomparable parents. "
    €60
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