<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. Le mur d'en face
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Le mur d'en face

    Albin Michel|Paris 1965|15 x 22.50 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...
    €150
  2. Le songe et le sang, poèmes
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Le songe et le sang, poèmes

    Albin Michel|Paris 1978|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 full copy of his trailer.
    Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To my beloved Jean-Louis Debauve, to the friend of the early days who trusted the young poet, this dream similar to that of the first men, this blood like that of the eternal man, with my sincere friendship. "
    €60
  3. Le Christ aux orties
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Le Christ aux orties

    Albin Michel|Paris 1982|15 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on vellum Marais, only large papers with 35 "pur-fil" paper Rives.
    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, the unrepentant researcher and the" pilgrim of the absolute ", the friend of Laforgue and the admirer of Cadou, the essayist always looking for new sources and never desperate by the desert - because it will flourish tomorrow - these Breton pages, all dedicated to the poor and all praised by the works and virtues of Thibaud de Soumaric, whom Madame Jeanne Martine loved, I embrace her affectionately. "
    €150
  4. Des enfants de lumière
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Des enfants de lumière

    Liv'éditions|Genève [Geneva] • & Paris 1995|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vellum, only leading copies.
    Very nice copy.
    Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, these tales of moonlight and the corner of the wood to remind him of my" office "of the castle of Limoges and tell him that I keep great friendship for visiting me in those days, I kiss her. "
    Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
    €150
  5. La traversée du lac
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    La traversée du lac

    Albin Michel|Paris 1995|15 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on vellum, only leading copies.
    Very nice copy.
    Beautiful autographed and signed Charles Le Quintrec autograph to a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, in the memory of his visits to the castle of Limoges and mine, rue Madame Lagarde, at the bedside of his dear mother who had predicted a poet's work, those pages of love to ask her if she was wrong, I kiss her. "
    Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
    €150
  6. La saison du bourreau
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    La saison du bourreau

    Albin Michel|Paris 2001|15 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on white laid Holland paper, only leading copies.
    Very nice copy.
    Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, to the poet, to the friend of the poets, to the exegete of Jules Laforgue, this ride by the countries of our fervor and my good old friendship, I kiss her. "
    Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
    €150
  7. Autriche ma patrie
    Kurt von SCHUSCHNIGG

    Autriche ma patrie

    Plon|Paris 1938|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First French edition, one of 39 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €250
  8. Lettres à André Bosmans 1958-1967
    René MAGRITTE

    Lettres à André Bosmans 1958-1967

    Seghers • Isy Brachot|Paris 1990|18.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on vélin chiffon de Lana, only deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Nice copy.
    €380
  9. Une rencontre
    Milan KUNDERA

    Une rencontre

    Gallimard|Paris 2009|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 80 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    A very nice copy.
    €1,200
  10. Douze nuits une aurore
    Andrée SIKORSKA

    Douze nuits une aurore

    Denoël|Paris 1963|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First French edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Voiron laid paper, ours being one of 5 lettered hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
    A crease mark at the head of the front cover.
    €80
  11. La bataille de la villa Fiorita
    Rumer GODDEN

    La bataille de la villa Fiorita

    Albin Michel|Paris 1964|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 125 numbered copies on superior vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    A crease mark at head of first endpaper, a light dampstain of no concern at foot of spine.

    €40
  12. Midi à 14h
    [Pierre BETTENCOURT] Lilian WHITE, Jean-Paul SARTRE [falsely translated by]

    Midi à 14h

    [ Pierre Bettencourt] • (faussement) Gallimard|[Saint-Maurice-d'Ételan] • (soit disant) Paris 1945 (en réalité circa 1947)|16 x 25.50 cm|broché
    WHITE Lilian (pseud. for BETTENCOURT Pierre)
    illustration by SAVIGNAC Raymond
    Midi à 14h [Here for Ever]
    Gallimard [Pierre Bettencourt], Paris [Saint-Maurice d'Etelan] 1945, 16 x 25,5 cm, original wrappers
    First edition of 200 copies printed on Arches paper.
    The book is illustrated with 3 original compositions in color by Savignac.
    A deception by Pierre Bettencourt, the work is supposedly illustrated by Jean Hugo and translated by Jean-Paul Sartre, the statement of publisher, author, translator, illustrator and printing is false.
    The spine and cover lightly and marginally sunned, a little stain on the foot of the first...
    €300
  13. Bestiaire
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Bestiaire

    Grasset|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 162 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copies after 52 on Montval.
    Light foxing affecting mainly the edges, handsome copy.
    €80
  14. L'école des cadavres
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    L'école des cadavres

    Denoël|Paris 1938|14 x 22 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil paper, after 32 Japon and 50 Hollande paper.
    Half morocco, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Semet & Plumelle.
    A nice copy elegantly bound.
    €3,800
  15. Paris de France
    Valery LARBAUD

    Paris de France

    A.A.M. Stols • Claude Aveline|Maestricht [Maastricht] • & Paris 1926|12.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on laid Holland paper, single draw after 15 Japan and 35 Holland paper.
    Binding in full percaline sand, smooth back, title piece of morocco olive, paper plates decorated with a large color map of Paris, covers and back preserved, gilded head, binding signed by Gauché.
    Nice copy pleasantly established.
    Autograph signed by Valery Larbaud: "To Madame de Harting thankful tribute and friendly Scévien Valery Larbaud".
    €580
  16. Les Thibault
    Roger MARTIN DU GARD

    Les Thibault

    Nrf|Paris 1922-1940|12 x 19 cm|11 volumes brochés
    First edition for each of the volumes with print runs varying from 297 to 1,250 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies along with the reimposed ones.
    Two spines slightly sunned, rare light worming on four endpapers, otherwise handsome set.
    €2,500
  17. Vers de circonstances
    Stéphane MALLARMÉ

    Vers de circonstances

    Nrf|Paris 1920|16.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 135 numbered copies on laid paper Lafuma-Navarre and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
    Reproduction of an autograph quatrain as frontispiece.
    Half red morocco binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with quintuple gilt cartouches, gilt date at foot, frame of gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, binding signed by Pierre-Lucien Martin.
    Handsome copy elegantly bound.
    €1,500
  18. Icare et autres poèmes
    Robert SABATIER

    Icare et autres poèmes

    Albin Michel|Paris 1976|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on vellum of the Marais, only leading copies.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph dedication signed by Robert Sabatier to Georges Dupont.
    €80
  19. Par le don de Florence Gould. Chancellerie des universités de Paris
    François CHAPON, Dominique AURY

    Par le don de Florence Gould. Chancellerie des universités de Paris

    Bibliothèque littéraire Jacques Doucet|Paris 1988|18.50 x 27 cm|broché
    First edition published under the direction of François Chapon, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Preface by Dominique Aury.
    Spine very lightly sunned without consequence, handsome copy.


    €300
  20. Passions américaines et autres
    Lucie DELARUE-MARDRUS

    Passions américaines et autres

    J. Ferenczi et fils|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on bibliophile vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  22. Tite-le-long
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    Tite-le-long

    Nrf|Paris 1921|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First Edition, one of 112 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, ours one of 17 out of trade literary, only leading copies with 109 reimposed.
    Back slightly insolated, nice interior state.
    Precious autograph signed by Marcel Jouhandeau to Jean Paulhan: "Dear Jean Marcel friend."
    €100
  23. Paul et Jean-Paul
    Jacques LAURENT

    Paul et Jean-Paul

    Grasset|Paris 1951|17 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 18 numbered copies on Rives vellum, deluxe copies after 12 on Montval.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €350
  24. Célébrations
    Michel TOURNIER

    Célébrations

    Mercure de France|Paris 1999|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on vélin chiffon de Lana, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    A very nice copy.
    €1,500
  25. Le vol du vampire
    Michel TOURNIER

    Le vol du vampire[The Flight of the Vampire]

    Mercure de France|Paris 1981|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 85 numbered copies on vélin d'Arche papers, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    A very nice copy.
    €800
  26. Haveth childers everywhere
    James JOYCE

    Haveth childers everywhere

    Henry Babou • Jack Kahane|Paris • & New-York [New York] 1930|18.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    Haveth Childers Everywhere
    Henry Babou & Jack Kahane, Paris & New York 1930, 18,5 x 23,5 cm, original wrappers
    First edition, one of 575 numbered copies on handmade pure linen vidalon royal, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies after the 110 on Japan paper. Slipcase missing.
    A nice copy.
    €700
  27. L'église
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    L'église

    Denoël & Steele|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête after 10 Japon and 20 Hollande paper.
    Endpapers very slightly and partially shaded, not serious.
    Rare and nice copy complete with its folding frontispiece.
    €1,500
  28. Vie de saint Delteil
    André de RICHAUD, Mariette LYDIS

    Vie de saint Delteil

    La Nouvelle société d'édition|Paris 1928|16.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 985 numbered copies on vellum, ours unjustified.
    Illustrated book, frontispiece, a portrait of Joseph Delteil by Mariette Lydis.
    Two small traces of sunstroke in the head and foot of the back, otherwise nice copy.
    Signed autograph dedication of André de Richaud to Henry Babou calligaphie in the manner of Joseph Delteil.
    €100
  29. Arrière-pensées
    Thierry MAULNIER

    Arrière-pensées

    Gallimard|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 33 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  30. Gaëtan Picon allait parler, ce soir-là
    Yves BONNEFOY, Raymond MASON

    Gaëtan Picon allait parler, ce soir-là

    Idumée|Marseille 1983|16 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First Edition printed in 135 numbered copies on vellum Arches paper.
    Illustrated book of 3 original lithographs by Raymond Mason.
    Nice copy.
    Handwritten signatures of Yves Bonnefoy and Raymond Mason at the colophon.
    €180
  31. Or dans la nuit
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Or dans la nuit

    Grasset|Paris 1969|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition in volume of these chronicles and literary prefaces published between 1910 and 1943, one of 39 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, ours one of 14 hors commerce copies, deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  32. Onze chansons puériles numérotées par Pierre Alechinsky sur une table de multiplication d'écolier
    Jean CLAIR, Pierre ALECHINSKY

    Onze chansons puériles numérotées par Pierre Alechinsky sur une table de multiplication d'écolier

    L'Echoppe|Caen 1990|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vellum, head print.
    Nice copy in spite of tiny spots without gravity on the first board.
    Handwritten signatures of Jean Clair and Pierre Alechinsky at the colophon.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Jean Clair to the sculptor Raymond (Mason): "... these childish rhymes of a suburb not too gay either ..."
    €200
  33. Sylvain Sauvage
    Marcel VALOTAIRE, Émilien DUFOUR

    Sylvain Sauvage

    Henri Babou|Paris 1929|20.50 x 26.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 650 numbered copies on white laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 50 Japan and 50 hors commerce.
    Preface by Emile Henriot.
    Work illustrated with 11 plates hors-texte as well as numerous black drawings in-text and, as frontispiece, a portrait of Sylvain Sauvage by Emilien Dufour.
    Handsome copy.

    €80
  34. La sagesse du soir
    Pierre-Henri SIMON

    La sagesse du soir

    Seuil|Paris 1971|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 105 numbered copies on vélin neige, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.



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    €60
  35. Rendre à César suivi de Rendre à Dieu
    Pierre BETTENCOURT

    Rendre à César suivi de Rendre à Dieu

    Area|s. l. 1988|19.50 x 25 cm|en feuilles sous coffret et reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition printed in 120 copies numbered copies on Rives, this copy one of 60 signed and justified by Pierre Bettencourt to colophon with, as frontispiece, an originale engraving and 2 reproductions in color, the tirage de tête.
    Publisher's binding .
    A nice and rare copy.
    €1,500
  36. Au soleil de Provence
    Camille MAUCLAIR, Migueline d' ATTANOUX

    Au soleil de Provence

    B. Arthaud|Grenoble 1931|17 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on grand vélin pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Work illustrated with original watercolors by Migueline d'Attanoux.
    Handsome copy, complete, as stated in the justification page, with its separate suite of the color plates.

    €150
  37. Mythologies
    Yvonne FERRAND-WEYHER, Pierre PASCAL

    Mythologies

    Editions du trident|Paris 1934|29 x 39.50 cm|en feuilles
    First Edition printed with 150 numbered copies on vellum Ronsard.
    boards slightly and marginally insolated and stitched, nice interior state.
    Signed autograph signed Yvonne Ferrand-Weyher Jean Lebrau: "... the beautiful poet and the benevolent criticism ..."
    We enclose a fragment of envelope on which Yvonne Ferrand-Weyher has indicated his address in Paris.
    €40
  38. Le cheval magique
    Roger DÉVIGNE

    Le cheval magique

    Paris 1924|20 x 26.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on vellum Madagascar, leading print after 5 Japan.
    Three snags with gaps on the back and the margin of the first board, scattered foxinges.
    Autograph signed by Roger Dévigne to Dr. Mawas.
    Our copy is enriched by a signed autograph letter from Roger Dévigne to Dr. Mawas referring to this book and a new consultation in his office.
    €70
  39. Un homme en question
    Eugène IONESCO

    Un homme en question

    Gallimard|Paris 1979|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €350
  40. La quête intermittente
    Eugène IONESCO

    La quête intermittente

    Gallimard|Paris 1987|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €350
  41. Voix
    Marie-Claire BANCQUART, Marc PESSIN

    Voix

    Le verbe et l'empreinte|Saint-Laurent-du-Pont 1979|12.50 x 21 cm|en feuilles
    First Edition printed with 150 numbered copies on pure Lama thread.
    Illustrated book of 8 reliefs Marc Pessin.
    Rare and pleasant copy despite the back and lightly insolated boards without gravity.
    Signed autograph of Marie-Claire Bancquart to Charles Dobzynski on a cardboard.



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    €60
  42. Complot
    Alain GUÉRIN

    Complot

    Editions Art Vulc|Bordeaux 1953|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 literate copies on BFK Rives, head print.
    Book decorated with illustrations of Mitelberg.
    Back and flat marginally insolated, nice interior state.
    beautiful autograph dedication dated and signed by Alain Guérin to Charles Dobzynski: "... my friend poet, his friend who was, this epitaph, this inner plot, this posthumous poem, this bound of pain, because he died the colored man the snake ate his heart, Alain and the other who sees ... "



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    €100
  43. Dans le leurre du seuil
    Yves BONNEFOY

    Dans le leurre du seuil

    Mercure de France|Paris 1975|18 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First Edition, one of the numbered copies on vellum, ours one of 300 out of trade.
    Traces of discoloration of the second board, otherwise nice copy.
    Autograph signed by Yves Bonnefoy to Mr. and Mrs. Ellrodt.
    €120
  44. L'homme d'avril
    Emmanuel ROBLÈS

    L'homme d'avril

    Seuil|Paris 1959|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 12 numbered copies on vellum snow, only leading copies.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph signed by Emmanuel Roblès to Max-Philippe Delatte.
    €150
  45. Quel mirage d'amour
    Alexis de KERMOAL, Fernando ARRABAL

    Quel mirage d'amour

    Henri Bussière|Paris 1987|13 x 10.50 cm|en feuilles sous portefeuille ajouré et fermoir
    First edition illustrated with 2 original dry tips Alexis de Kervoal, one of 14 numbered copies on Royal Lana, only draw after 6 other Lana Royal.
    Binding of the editor in full cardboard covered with kraft paper and perforated inside to reveal, on the left an original drawing and on the right to place the text in leaves.
    Our copy, like the 14 copies on Lana Royal, is enriched with an original drawing signed by Alexis de Kermoal representative.
    Handwritten signatures of Fernando Arrabal and Alexis de Kermoal in pencil at the beginning of the volume.
    €500
  46. L'ordalie
    Yves BONNEFOY, Claude GARACHE

    L'ordalie[The Ordeal]

    Maeght éditeur|Paris 1975|18 x 23.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of the 1000 numbered copies on vellum cloth, ours one of the hors commerce.

    Illustrated book of 4 reproductions of works of Claude Garache.
    Nice copy.
    Signed autograph Yves Bonnefoy to his friend the sculptor and painter Raymond Mason and his wife: "For Raymond and Janine with affection Yves." enriched with the handwritten signature of Claude Garache in pencil.

    €230
  47. Paysages de Raymond Mason
    Yves BONNEFOY, Raymond MASON

    Paysages de Raymond Mason

    La Maison du livre et des mots • L'Atelier des Grames|Villeneuve-lès-Avignon • & Gigondas 1977|11.50 x 14.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition printed in 180 numbered copies, ours one of 30 hors commerce copies.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece featuring an unpublished drawing by Raymond Mason.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  48. Inventions
    Pierre Jean JOUVE

    Inventions

    Mercure de France|Paris 1958|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First Edition, one of 227 numbered on vellum, ours one of the 15 hors commerce.
    Signed autograph of Pierre Jean Jouve to the sculptor and painter Raymond Mason.
    Back and boards marginally insolated.
    €150
  49. Les vases communicants
    André BRETON

    Les vases communicants

    Editions des Cahiers Libres|Paris 1932|14 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 2000 copies on vélin Omnia, the only printing with 25 japon, this copy an advance (service de presse) copy non numbered.
    Autograph inscription signed by André Breton to Dominique Braga.
    Cover illustrated by Max Ernst.
    One joint slightly folded, nice copy retaining its advertising slip.
    €680
  50. Sans phrases précédé d'un entretien en guise de préface avec Raphaël Cluzel
    Philippe SOUPAULT

    Sans phrases précédé d'un entretien en guise de préface avec Raphaël Cluzel

    Osmose • Editions Gizard|Paris 1953|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First Edition, one of 26 copies literate on vellum Bellegarde.
    Our copy is complete, as it is stipulated in the lustification of the print, of a manuscript poem by Philippe Soupault contained in this collection, ours being the poem entitled "Petrification".
    A small hitch in the foot of the back.
    €400
  51. Mains sur la mer
    Pierre BÉARN

    Mains sur la mer

    Jean Flory|Paris 1941|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum Marais, only draw with 6 Japan and 12 Holland paper.
    Precious autograph signed by Pierre Béarn: "... but will he love these flowers of the open sea?"
    Tiny bites without gravity, guards very slightly and partially shaded.
    €450
  52. Myriam
    Jacques CHESSEX

    Myriam

    Pierre-Alain Pingoud|Lausanne 2011|18.50 x 17 cm|broché
    First Edition printed 157 copies numbered on Ingres.
    Signed autograph of Jacques Chessex to Charles Dobzynski.
    Pleasant copy despite the back and boards very slightly and marginally discolored without gravity.
    €300
  53. L'air et avec
    Bernard VARGAFTIG

    L'air et avec

    Lettres de casse|s. l. 1981|15 x 22.50 cm|en feuilles
    First Edition printed with 219 numbered copies on Arches paper, ours one of the few hors commerce.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Bernard Vargaftig to Eliane and Charles (Dobzynski).
    Nice copy.
    €70
  54. Un gouffre ou l'image dans ce que peint Michel Steiner
    Bernard VARGAFTIG, Michel STEINER

    Un gouffre ou l'image dans ce que peint Michel Steiner

    La Sétérée • Jacques Clerc|Crest 1989|13.50 x 21.50 cm|en feuilles
    First Edition printed 200 copies numbered on vellum.
    Signed autograph Bernard Vargaftig to Eliane and Charles (Dobzynski): "... the meaning close and I call all the space ..."
    Pleasant illustrated copy of a drawing by Michel Steiner frontispiece.
    €70
  55. De face
    Bernard VARGAFTIG, Michel STEINER

    De face

    Collodion|Mers sur Indre [Mers-sur-Indre] 1997|16 x 22 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Centaur ivory.
    Signed autograph Bernard Vargaftig to Eliane and Charles (Dobzynski).
    Pleasant and rare illustrated copy of two lithography of Michel Steiner reproduced mechanically.
    €80
  56. Voici ou un souffle à travers "Journal du regard" de Bernard Noël
    Bernard VARGAFTIG, Olivier DEBRÉ

    Voici ou un souffle à travers "Journal du regard" de Bernard Noël

    Aencrages & Co|Xonrupt-Longemer 1990|20.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 385 numbered copies, only draw after 15 other copies with a drawing of Olivier Debré.
    Autograph dedication signed and dated by Bernard Vargaftig to his friends Eliane and Charles (Dobzynski).
    Pleasant illustrated copy of three reproductions of drawings by Olivier Debré.
    €60
  57. Sillages
    Claude FARRÈRE

    Sillages

    Flammarion|Paris 1936|12.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €40
  58. Théâtre inédit en français. Tome I : L'étrange gentleman. - Le mémorial de M. Rossignol. - Tome II : Bec de gaz... suivi de Les coquettes de village
    Charles DICKENS

    Théâtre inédit en français. Tome I : L'étrange gentleman. - Le mémorial de M. Rossignol. - Tome II : Bec de gaz... suivi de Les coquettes de village

    Editions M.P. Trémois|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|2 volumes brochés
    First edition of the French translation, one of 12 copies on pur fil paper for the first volume, deluxe copy, one of the copies on alfa paper, the only printing for the second volume.
    In reality a few presentation copies on Japan paper were also printed.
    Some foxing, mainly on the endpapers and on certain fore-edges.
    €250
  59. Denise
    Jean ROYÈRE, Jean-Paul DUBRAY

    Denise

    Marcel Seheur|Paris 1931|15.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First Edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Arches paper, ours one of the off-trade, only draw after 25 Japan.
    Illustrated book of wood designed and engraved by Jean-Paul Dubray.
    Signed autograph of Jean Royère Pol Neveux enriched with the signature of Jean-Paul Dubray.
    Nice copy.
    €80
  60. O quêteuse, voici!
    Jean ROYÈRE

    O quêteuse, voici!

    Kra|Paris 1928|16.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum.
    Autograph signed by Jean Royère to Georges Le Cardonnel.
    Back and flat very slightly and marginally insolated.
    €50
  61. Intailles
    Henry CHARPENTIER, Alfred CODINA

    Intailles

    S. n.|Paris 1941|13.50 x 19 cm|en feuilles
    First Edition printed 160 copies numbered and justified by Henry Charpentier on vellum .
    Signed autograph dedication of Henry Charpentier: "To my dear friend Louis de Gonzague-Frick / who the Muses seduced by the lyre and the triq '... To amuse him, Henry Charpentier."
    Book decorated with 15 illustrations of Alfred Codina.
    Two tears in the head and foot of the back.
    Rare and nice copy.
    €120
  62. Le capitaine Ulysse
    Alberto SAVINIO

    Le capitaine Ulysse

    Editions de la revue Fontaine|Paris 1946|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 100 numbered copies on vellum, deluxe issue after 20 on Arches.
    Some worming to certain leaves and the endpapers.
    €50
  63. Rencontres avec moi-même
    Fernand CHAFFIOL-DEBILLEMONT, Charles CERNY

    Rencontres avec moi-même

    Editions Subervie|Rodez 1962|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure linen Mongolfier, head print.
    Autograph dedication signed by Fernand Chaffiol-Debillemont to Mr. Chaumeron.
    Illustrated book of a frontispiece by Charles Cerny, ex-libris of the dedicatee pasted on the page of the title.
    Nice copy.
    €80
  64. Fenêtres sur mon jardin
    Fernand CHAFFIOL-DEBILLEMONT, Charles CERNY

    Fenêtres sur mon jardin

    Editions Subervie|Rodez 1963|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure linen Mongolfier, head print.
    Autograph dedication signed by Fernand Chaffiol-Debillemont to Mr. Chaumeron.
    Illustrated book of a frontispiece by Charles Cerny, ex-libris of the dedicatee glued below the autograph.
    Nice copy.
    €80
  65. La poésie au bois dormant
    Hubert DUBOIS

    La poésie au bois dormant

    A. Magné • Edition Universelle|Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] 1941|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 6 lettered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy despite light worming to endpapers.
    €80
  66. La fille au turban vert
    Jean BERTHEROY

    La fille au turban vert

    Editions Baudinière|Paris 1925|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 130 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only leading copies.
    Handwritten signature of Jean Bertheroy above the justification of the draw.
    Small bites on some sheets at the witnesses.
    Rare and pleasant copy at all margins.
    €120
  67. Le guetteur mélancolique
    Guillaume APOLLINAIRE, Pablo PICASSO

    Le guetteur mélancolique[The Melancholy Watchman]

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 26 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, the tirage de tête.
    Illustrated with a frontispiece by Pablo Picasso, preface by André Salmon.
    Rare and nice copy despite a small tear in the margin of lower cover.
    €1,800
  68. Au zanzi des coeurs
    Paul-Jean TOULET, René DALIZE

    Au zanzi des coeurs

    Le Divan|Paris 1931|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies after 40 Japan.
    The work illustrated with an original etching by Yvonne Préveraud as frontispiece.
    Handsome copy despite minor spotting of no consequence to the endpapers.
    €40
  69. Palais du Louvre suivi de Moments du poème
    Alain BOUCHEZ, Arthur VAN HECKE

    Palais du Louvre suivi de Moments du poème

    Editions Chambelland|Bagnols-sur-Cèze 1976|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vellum, only leading copies.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Alain Bouchez to Pierre Chaubard.
    Our copy contains only 5 of the 7 illustrations of Arthur Van Hecke that must contain the 50 copies on vellum.
    The last was poorly cut and has small gaps in mind without gravity.
    €50
  70. Un jeune homme seul
    Roger VAILLAND

    Un jeune homme seul

    Corrêa|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Johannot paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  71. Anthologie des poètes suédois contemporains
    Jean-Victor PELLERIN

    Anthologie des poètes suédois contemporains

    Stock|Paris 1947|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite minor foxing affecting some leaves at their deckled edges.
    €80
  72. Le cahier déchiré
    Oscar Venceslas de Lubicz MILOSZ

    Le cahier déchiré

    André Silvaire|Paris 1969|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure linen paper, deluxe issue.
    Light foxing to endpapers, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €200
  73. Dans les Flandres britanniques. British Expeditionary Force, Mai 1915 - Janvier 1916
    Jean-Emile LABOUREUR, Xavier Marcel BOULESTIN

    Dans les Flandres britanniques. British Expeditionary Force, Mai 1915 - Janvier 1916

    Dorbon ainé|Paris s. d. [1916]|25.50 x 33.50 cm|relié
    BOULESTIN Xavier Marcel
    illustration by LABOUREUR Jean-émile
    Dans les Flandres britanniques. British Expeditionary Force, Mai 1915 - Janvier 1916
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on vellum, ours is a press office copy, only print with 50 Holland. Half moroccan shagreen binding, red paper boards, paste downs and endpapers, covers and spine preserved.
    Ex-libris glued to a paste down.
    Illustrated with 24 drawings by Jean-Emile Laboureur.
    €1,000
  74. Cahiers G.L.M. : quatrième cahier
    Mario PRASSINOS, Federico GARCÍA LORCA

    Cahiers G.L.M. : quatrième cahier

    GLM|Paris Mars 1937|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the unnumbered copies on Normandy vellum.
    Additional literary contributions by David Gascoyne, Fernand Marc, Léon Damas, Henri El Kayem, Philippe Soupault, Caresse Crosby, Thérèse Aubray, Roger Lannes, Adrien Copperie, Halina Izdebska, René Roux, Jacques Baron...
    Issue illustrated with 5 drawings by Jean Mario Prassinos.
    Spine sunned and discolored with small light stains, handsome interior condition.
    €120
  75. La fosse de Babel
    Raymond ABELLIO

    La fosse de Babel

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|15 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur-fil paper, only deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Discreet and skillful restorations on the spine, otherwise nice copy.
    €450
  76. Entre centre et absence
    Henri MICHAUX

    Entre centre et absence

    Henri Matarasso|Paris 1936|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on vélin, the only printing with 5 Chine and 15 Japon.
    Autograph inscription signed by Henri Matarasso : "A la santé de madame Belé".
    Illustrated with a frontispiece and 7 drawings by Henri Michaux.
    .

    €500
  77. Cahiers Renaud-Barrault N°31. Théâtres lointains
    COLLECTIF

    Cahiers Renaud-Barrault N°31. Théâtres lointains

    Julliard|Paris Novembre 1960|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of this issue devoted to Japanese theaters, ancient Egypt, Mexico, one of 15 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais, the only deluxe copies.
    Contributions by Jean-Louis Barrault, René Sieffert "Aspects du théâtre classique japonais", André Frank "D'Antonin Artaud aux cérémonies hittites", Miguel Leon-Portilla "Dramaturgie de l'ancien Mexique"...
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  78. Cahiers Renaud-Barrault N°26. Molière Anouilh
    MOLIÈRE, Jean ANOUILH

    Cahiers Renaud-Barrault N°26. Molière Anouilh

    Julliard|Paris Mai 1959|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of this issue devoted to Molière and Anouilh, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais, the only deluxe copies.
    Contributions by Jean Anouilh "Présence de Molière" and "Episode de la vie d'un auteur" and "Histoire de M. Mauvette et de la fin du monde", Jean-Louis Barrault "Depuis Chaptal" and "Notre troisième aventure bordelaise", André Frank "Rencontres d'une comédie humaine", Roland Laudenbach "Anouilh cinéaste"...
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  79. Les lurons de Sabolas
    Henri BÉRAUD

    Les lurons de Sabolas

    Editions de France|Paris 1932|14 x 21 cm|broché
    first edition, one of the 240 ex numbered on "pur-fil" paper.
    Small traces of marginal folds without gravity on the first flat if not exemplary at all margins.
    Our copy is complete of his page of autograph manuscript of the work and the genealogical table in fine .
    €230
  81. Plaisir à la tempête
    Marcelin PLEYNET

    Plaisir à la tempête

    Carte blanche|Paris 1987|16.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    first edition printed on vellum Ivoire, our copy drawn specially for Pierre Dumayet and justified by Marcelin Pleynet.
    Pleasant copy despite a small tear in the back.
    €30
  82. Autres fragments de langue
    Colette DEBLE, Marc LE BOT

    Autres fragments de langue

    Brandes|Béthune 1987|14.50 x 19.50 cm|en feuilles
    first edition, one of the 60 numbered copies on vellum of Arches paper, drawing of head.
    Book illustrated with drawings by Colette Deblé.
    Handwritten signatures of Marc Le Bot and Colette Deblé to the justification of the draw.
    Our copy, like all the copies of the drawing of head, is complete of the original painting of Colette Deblé which it signed in its verso.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Colette Deblé to Françoise and Pierre (Dumayet) embellished with a small heart on the verso of the original painting.
    Pleasant copy.
    €350
  83. Propos XVI
    ALAIN

    Propos XVI

    Nrf|Paris 1928|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a very small number of copies on laid paper.
    Rare and handsome copy.

    €80
  84. Propos XXXV
    ALAIN

    Propos XXXV

    Nrf|Paris 1930|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a very small number of copies on laid paper.
    Rare and handsome copy.

    €80
  85. Propos XXVI
    ALAIN

    Propos XXVI

    Nrf|Paris 1929|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a very small number of copies on laid paper.
    A rare and handsome copy.

    €80
  86. Propos XXX
    ALAIN

    Propos XXX

    Nrf|Paris 1929|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a very small number of copies on laid paper.
    A rare and handsome copy.

    €80
  87. Propos XXXIX
    ALAIN

    Propos XXXIX

    Nrf|Paris 1933|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a very small number of copies on laid paper.
    Rare and handsome copy.

    €80
  88. Propos XLIV
    ALAIN

    Propos XLIV

    Nrf|Paris 1935|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 12 numbered copies on laid paper.
    Rare and handsome copy.

    €80
  89. Propos XX
    ALAIN

    Propos XX

    Nrf|Paris 1928|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a very small number on pure paper.
    Rare and handsome copy.

    €80
  90. Propos XXV
    ALAIN

    Propos XXV

    Nrf|Paris 1929|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a very small number on pure paper.
    Rare and handsome copy.

    €80
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