<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. Les déesses
    Renée MASSIP

    Les déesses

    Gallimard|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €70
  2. Auto
    Pierre GASCAR

    Auto

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A slight trace of an angular fold to lower cover.
    A good copy.
    €150
  3. Ana
    André FRÉDÉRIQUE

    Ana

    Plaisir du prince|Paris 1944|11.50 x 14 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on vélin blanc paper.
    A good copy.
    €40
  4. Crâne sans lois
    André MASSON, Guy LÉVIS MANO

    Crâne sans lois

    GLM|Paris 1939|19.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on vellum, the only issue after 14 coated papers and 15 Arches.
    Work illustrated by André Masson.
    Spine and covers lightly and marginally sunned without significance, handsome interior condition.
    €120
  5. Merlin
    Jean PRÉVOST

    Merlin

    Nrf|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 894 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 109 reimposed.
    Handsome copy despite slight worming of no consequence affecting mainly the very first and very last leaves.
    €100
  6. Le retour
    André GIDE

    Le retour

    Ides et Calendes|Neuchâtel 1946|17.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Ingres Guarro paper, the tirage de tête.
    Small stains to covers, internally good.
    €150
  7. Lettres à sa famille
    Roger VAILLAND

    Lettres à sa famille

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 37 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €300
  8. Les livres de ma vie
    Henry MILLER

    Les livres de ma vie

    Gallimard|Paris 1957|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 56 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    Tiny spots to spine, spine and covers slightly and marginally faded as usual.
    €350
  9. Les années courtes
    Félicien MARCEAU

    Les années courtes

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    One slight trace of sunning, not serious, to foot of spine, a good copy.
    €150
  10. Le taxi
    Violette LEDUC

    Le taxi

    Gallimard|Paris 1971|10.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €200
  11. Paraprosodies précédées de 7 dialogues
    Jean COCTEAU

    Paraprosodies précédées de 7 dialogues

    Editions du Rocher|Monaco 1958|12.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vélin B.F.K. de Rives, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €450
  12. Enfances d'une pensée
    LANZA DEL VASTO

    Enfances d'une pensée

    Denoël|Paris 1970|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pure rag paper, ours one of 5 lettered hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine being slightly warped.
    €80
  13. Le calepin du mendiant
    Germain NOUVEAU

    Le calepin du mendiant

    Pierre Cailler|Genève [Geneva] 1949|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, on of 30 numbered copies on pur fil, the tirage de tête.
    Endpapers slightly and partly sunned, not serious, a good copy.
    €450
  14. Moments
    Henri MICHAUX

    Moments

    Gallimard|Paris 1973|15 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 76 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête after 36 on Hollande paper.
    A good copy.
    €150
  15. La fille de Rappaccini
    Octavio PAZ

    La fille de Rappaccini

    Mercure de France|Paris 1972|11.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, translated by André Pieyre de Mandiargues, one of 45 numbered copies on pur fil Johannot, tirage de tête.
    A very good copy.
    €350
  16. C'était écrit
    Christian MÉGRET

    C'était écrit

    Plon|Paris 1948|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 34 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy with good margins.
    €80
  17. La régente
    Renée MASSIP

    La régente

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 28 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €60
  18. L'empereur de Chine
    Jean-Pierre AUMONT

    L'empereur de Chine

    Nagel|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    Preface by Jean Cocteau.
    A good copy.
    €80
  19. Les tiroirs de l'inconnu
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Les tiroirs de l'inconnu

    Gallimard|Paris 1960|15 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 255 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies after 50 on Holland paper.
    Spine very slightly sunned at head and foot.
    €100
  20. Sainte Barbegrise
    Noël DEVAULX

    Sainte Barbegrise

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy despite two slight traces of sunning at head and foot of spine.
    €50
  21. Rechute
    Marcel AYMÉ, Jean EDELMANN

    Rechute

    Gizard|Paris 1950|15 x 19.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 370 numbered copies on pure Johannot laid paper.
    Work illustrated with original drypoints by Jean Edelmann.
    Spine lightly sunned at head and foot, handsome interior condition.
    €100
  22. Théodore et le petit chinois
    CHAS LABORDE

    Théodore et le petit chinois

    Yolande et Guy Laborde|Paris 1943|26 x 33.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, the only issue after 30 Montval and 6 hors commerce.
    Introduction by Guy Laborde.
    Work illustrated with a title vignette, 2 headpieces and tailpieces as well as 10 hors-texte plates colored by Chas-Laborde.
    Endpapers partially shaded, slipcase worn with lacks.
    Handsome interior condition.
    €150
  23. Je... Ils...
    Arthur ADAMOV

    Je... Ils...

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    Edition first in part, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €100
  24. L'homme et l'enfant
    Arthur ADAMOV

    L'homme et l'enfant

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €100
  25. La paix
    Jean VILAR, ARISTOPHANE

    La paix

    Collection T.N.P.|Paris 1962|15 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the modern transposition in French by Jean Vilar, one of 10 lettered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €300
  26. Les pénitents en maillots roses
    Max JACOB

    Les pénitents en maillots roses

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1925|11.50 x 15.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 copies on numéroéts Alfa paper and reserved to the press service.
    Signed autograph Edward Peisson Robert Kemp.
    Warped back with small gaps without gravity.
    €250
  27. Sur la dialectique
    Brice PARAIN

    Sur la dialectique

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite light sunning to head of spine.
    €120
  28. France, marchande d'églises
    Brice PARAIN

    France, marchande d'églises

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €120
  29. Liberté d'action
    Henri MICHAUX, Mario PRASSINOS

    Liberté d'action

    Fontaine|Paris 1945|11.50 x 14 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1200 numbered copies on white laid paper.
    Cover illustrated by Mario Prassinos.
    A tiny insignificant lack at head of spine.
    €120
  30. L'amour vénal
    Francis CARCO

    L'amour vénal

    Le Divan|Paris 1926|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1500 copies on vélin de Rives paper teinté rose.
    Spine warped, otherwise a good copy.
    €40
  31. Quatre testaments et autres poèmes
    Alain BOSQUET

    Quatre testaments et autres poèmes

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First collected edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    Two small traces of sunning to head and foot of spine.
    €60
  32. Pierre de la Mermorte
    Lise DEHARME

    Pierre de la Mermorte

    René Julliard|Paris 1962|12.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the 20 copys numbered on "pur-fil" paper Marais, only large paper.
    Signed autograph of Lise Deharme Paul Aveline.
    Nice copy.
    €100
  33. Les portes dauphines
    Michel CARROUGES

    Les portes dauphines

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 copies numbered on "pur-fil" paper only leading copies.
    Bel autograph signed in full page of Michel Carrouges Paul Aveline: "... this backdoor (second) somewhere between Paris and Saint Germain en Laye, open to the eternal unity of the real and the imaginary .. . "
    Nice copy.
    €150
  34. 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 pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €150
  36. Kafka pour une littérature mineure
    Gilles DELEUZE, Félix GUATTARI

    Kafka pour une littérature mineure

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1975|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 92 numbered copies on vélin supérieur, this copy not justified, the only large paper copies with a few hors commerce copies.
    A very good copy.
    €800
  37. Les bandes - Exemplaire de son ami le peintre montmartrois André Dignimont
    Pierre MAC ORLAN, André DIGNIMONT

    Les bandes - Exemplaire de son ami le peintre montmartrois André Dignimont[Les bandes – Copy from the library of his friend, the Montmartre painter André Dignimont]

    Les Editions de la Belle Page|Paris 1947|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches paper, ours specially printed for André Dignimont illustrator of the book, deluxe edition after 5 Japan variously enriched.
    Illustrated book, frontispiece, original dry-point André Dignimont.
    Precious autograph signed by Pierre Mac Orlan: "A Dignimont, artist, friend to the old Dig, his friend Pierre Mac Orlan..
    Beautiful copy exceptionally enriched in 6 states of the frontispiece.
    €680
  38. Protée
    Edmond JALOUX

    Protée

    Stock|Paris 1922|9.50 x 14.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil justified by the publisher, the only deluxe copies.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Pierre Hamp by Grünewald.
    Endpapers entirely shaded, otherwise handsome copy.
    €70
  39. Entretiens sur la politique
    Jean-Paul SARTRE, David ROUSSET

    Entretiens sur la politique

    Gallimard|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    Two small traces of sunning to head and to foot of spine, otherwise a good copy.
    €350
  40. Les signes et les prodiges
    Françoise MALLET-JORIS

    Les signes et les prodiges

    Grasset|Paris 1966|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.

    A good copy.
    €80
  41. Le marronnier
    André PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES

    Le marronnier

    Mercure de France|Paris 1968|12 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on vélin Madagascar paper, the tirage de tête.
    A good copy.
    €150
  42. Avec vue sur la zone
    Noël DEVAULX

    Avec vue sur la zone

    José Corti|Paris 1974|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €100
  43. Petite métaphysique de la parole
    Brice PARAIN

    Petite métaphysique de la parole

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €90
  45. Les limbes
    Georges PIROUÉ

    Les limbes

    Denoël|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, otherwise a good copy.
    €100
  46. La main heureuse
    Claude ROY

    La main heureuse

    Gallimard|Paris 1958|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pur fil paper, this copy not justified, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €80
  47. La traversée du Ponts des Arts
    Claude ROY

    La traversée du Ponts des Arts

    Gallimard|Paris 1979|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 31 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €80
  48. La vie est sans pitié
    Pierre BETTENCOURT, Pablo PICASSO

    La vie est sans pitié

    S. n. • [ Pierre Bettencourt]|Saint-Maurice-d'Ételan 1948|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 101 numbered copies on grand vélin Arches.
    Illustrated cover by Pablo Picasso.
    Spine slightly sunned, otherwise a good copy.
    €680
  49. Le commodore
    Henri POYDENOT

    Le commodore

    Arthème Fayard|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    Spine very slightly sunned, not serious.
    €60
  50. Les plus belles pages de Farrère
    Claude FARRÈRE

    Les plus belles pages de Farrère

    Flammarion|Paris 1931|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First collected edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 10 Holland.
    Autograph signature of Claude Farrère on the half-title page.
    Spine sunned, full-margined copy.
    €40
  51. Rouen, poèmes d'exil
    Pierre-René WOLF

    Rouen, poèmes d'exil

    Henri Defontaine|Rouen 1947|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on pure thread paper, deluxe copy.
    Work illustrated with woodcuts by Tilmans.
    Spine lightly sunned, minor stains without consequence on second cover.
    €50
  52. Gestes jeunes et cadres anciens
    Franck LE GONIDEC DE PENLAN

    Gestes jeunes et cadres anciens

    s. d. [circa 1948]|17 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on fine laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 5 on pure thread paper.
    Work illustrated with photogravures after a watercolor and pastels by the author.
    Spine and covers entirely sunned, small tears to margins of covers, interior in handsome condition.
    Rare.
    €40
  53. La voie royale
    André MALRAUX

    La voie royale[The Royal Road]

    Grasset|Paris 1930|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition of 62 numbered copies on Madagascar, the tirage de tête.
    Contemporary half blue morocco over marbled paper boards by Robinson, gilt date to spine, gilt fillet frame to covers, endpapers and pastedowns of light green paper, double covers and double spines preserved, top edge gilt.
    A very good copy in a nice binding.
    €3,500
  54. Paraphrases hérétiques
    Michel CAMUS

    Paraphrases hérétiques

    Lettres vives|Paris 1983|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vellum Lafuma and justified by the author.
    Signed autograph Michel Camus to Leo Charance.
    Nice copy.
    €50
  55. Jedermann ou le jeu de la mort de l'homme riche
    Hugo von HOFMANNSTHAL

    Jedermann ou le jeu de la mort de l'homme riche

    Aux portes de France|Paris 1945|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 15 numbered copies on vélin du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies.
    The work illustrated with original woodcuts by Bodjol.
    A fine full-margined copy despite minor foxing.
    €250
  56. Avant et après
    Alba de CESPEDES

    Avant et après

    Albin Michel|Paris 1958|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 160 numbered copies on vellum reserved for the Lardanchet selections, the only deluxe copies after 12 snow vellum.
    Handsome copy.
    €20
  57. Rhône mon fleuve
    Alexandre ARNOUX

    Rhône mon fleuve

    Grasset|Paris 1944|15 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 160 numbered copies on Montfourat vellum, the only deluxe copies after 42 on pure thread.
    Iconography.
    Small tears at head of second cover and foot of spine, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €50
  58. Les premiers jours
    Jean CAYROL

    Les premiers jours

    Seuil • La Baconnière|Paris • & Neuchâtel 1947|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on vélin paper, the only large paper copies.

    A good copy.
    €70
  59. Le parricide imaginaire
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    Le parricide imaginaire

    Gallimard|Paris 1930|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a numbered copy on vélin du marais paper.
    A good copy.
    €30
  60. Les fiancés d'Olomouc
    Marc BLANCPAIN

    Les fiancés d'Olomouc

    Flammarion|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on vélin de Prioux paper, resreved for the Lardanchet selections.
    Spine slightly sunned.
    €20
  61. La décade de l'illusion
    Maurice SACHS

    La décade de l'illusion

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 53 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €300
  62. Histoire de John Cooper d'Albany
    Maurice SACHS

    Histoire de John Cooper d'Albany

    Gallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €300
  64. Trilogie
    Vassilis VASSILIKOS

    Trilogie

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|15.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 26 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    Small spots to spine and covers.
    €150
  65. Danses d'été
    Juan GOYTISOLO

    Danses d'été

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 41 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    Spine and covers slightly faded as usual.
    €100
  66. La dernière fête
    Jean de LA VARENDE

    La dernière fête

    Flammarion|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 165 numbered copies on pure Arches laid paper, deluxe copy.
    A crease mark to the foot of the second cover, light foxing to the top edge, handsome copy.
    €150
  67. La sorcière
    Jean de LA VARENDE

    La sorcière

    Flammarion|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 165 numbered copies on pur fil paper d'Arches paper, the tirage de tête.

    A little light foxing to top edge.

    A very good copy.
    €150
  68. Dodoitzu
    Paul CLAUDEL, Rihakou HARADA

    Dodoitzu

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|21.50 x 28 cm|broché
    First bilingual edition, one of 75 numbered copies on vélin blanc Lafuma paper, the tirage de tête.
    With 30 color illustrations by Rihakou Harada.
    Two snags and tears to spine, one small stain to head of upper cover, but otherwise a good copy.
    €1,200
  69. Monsieur Jean
    Roger VAILLAND

    Monsieur Jean

    Gallimard|Paris 1959|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    A very attractive copy.
    €380
  70. Poésie pour vivre
    Serge BRINDEAU, Jean BRETON

    Poésie pour vivre

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1964|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on vélin bouton d'or paper, ours one of the 10 reserved for the Robert Cayla bookshop, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €70
  71. Berceuse suivi de Impromptu d'Ohio
    Samuel BECKETT

    Berceuse suivi de Impromptu d'OhioRockaby and Ohio Impromptu

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1982|10 x 18 cm|broché

    BECKETT Samuel. Berceuse suivi de l'Impromptu d'Ohio [Rockaby and Ohio Impromptu]
    Les éditions de minuit, Paris 1982, 10 x 18 cm, original wrappers
    First edition, one of 99 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, this one of some hors commerce copies, justified H.C., the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Autograph inscription from Samuel Beckett to a close friend.
    A good copy.
    €1,200
  72. Pas moi
    Samuel BECKETT

    Pas moi

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1975|10.50 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, this copy not justified, the only large paper copies along with 92 on vélin supérieur and a few hors commerce.
    Autograph inscription signed by Samuel Beckett to a close friend.
    A good copy.
    €1,200
  73. Quel est ce coeur?
    Maurice FOMBEURE

    Quel est ce coeur?

    Gallimard|Paris 1963|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête.
    A very good copy.
    €120
  74. La révocation de l'édit de Nantes
    Pierre KLOSSOWSKI

    La révocation de l'édit de Nantes

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1959|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 37 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais, tirage de tête.
    A good copy.
    €600
  75. Au delà du rideau. Interviews - portraits - bavardages de théâtre
    Madeleine ANDRAL

    Au delà du rideau. Interviews - portraits - bavardages de théâtre

    Marcel Chapelon|Paris 1936|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Arches paper, only large paper.
    Signed autograph Madeleine Andral George Baugnies "... grandmaster" escholiers ", this small series of portraits, where despite the gaps, he will find some wise friends ...
    Iconography.
    Nice copy wide-margined.
    €100
  76. L'o de l'oeil
    Fred DEUX

    L'o de l'oeil

    Aux dépens de l'artiste|Paris 2000|9.50 x 19 cm|en feuilles

    First edition, one of 27 numbered copies on vélin paper, signed by Fred Deux on the justification page.
    This example is complete with its 14 hors texte engravings, signed and numbered by Fred Deux.
    A very good and rare copy. 

    €1,000
  77. Quinze jours avec la mort
    Henri BÉRAUD

    Quinze jours avec la mort

    Plon|Paris 1951|14.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
    A very good copy, with edges preserved.
    €700
  78. Aux portes de l'imaginaire
    Jean COUY, Henri CLASSENS

    Aux portes de l'imaginaire

    La caravelle|Paris 1947|25.50 x 32 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 15 named copies on Crèvecoeur du Marais vellum, the only printing with 270 other Crèvecoeur du Marais vellum copies.
    Work illustrated with 17 original etchings by Jean Couy.
    Our copy, as stipulated in the justification of the printing, is indeed complete, like the 15 named copies, with its suite of illustrations on Japanese mulberry paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €400
  79. Parmi tant d'autres feux
    Raymond GUÉRIN

    Parmi tant d'autres feux

    Gallimard|Paris 1949|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only leading copies.
    Back with discrete restorations.
    €120
  80. Les cahiers d'un clerc (1936-1949)
    Julien BENDA

    Les cahiers d'un clerc (1936-1949)

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vélin pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €150
  81. La scène primitive
    Bernard PINGAUD

    La scène primitive

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on vélin pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €200
  82. La Crève
    François NOURISSIER

    La Crève

    Grasset|Paris 1970|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the only large paper copies after 20 on Madagascar paper.
    A good copy.
    €50
  83. Allemande
    François NOURISSIER

    Allemande

    Grasset|Paris 1973|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 34 numbered copies on vélin pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €150
  84. Théâtre IV
    Eugène IONESCO

    Théâtre IV

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    New edition, but first for many parts (Le roi se meurt was published 3 years earlier), one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €200
  85. Présent passé passé présent
    Eugène IONESCO

    Présent passé passé présent

    Mercure de France|Paris 1968|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    Cover illustrated with a photograph, a good copy.
    €250
  86. Les poulpes
    Raymond GUÉRIN

    Les poulpes

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 89 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    Spine slighlty sunned.
    A good and rare copy.
    €1,200
  87. La fête
    Roger VAILLAND

    La fête

    Gallimard|Paris 1960|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies after 20 on Hollande paper.
    Final endpaper very slightly and partly faded, not serious.
    A good copy.
    €300
  88. Lettres à sa famille
    Roger VAILLAND

    Lettres à sa famille

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 37 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    Ex libris pasted onto the first endpaper.
    A very good copy.
    €300
  89. Le regard froid
    Roger VAILLAND

    Le regard froid

    Grasset|Paris 1963|13 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on vélin du Montval, tirage de tête.
    A very good copy with good margins.
    €250
  90. L'orphéon, choeurs et cantates
    FRANC-NOHAIN

    L'orphéon, choeurs et cantates

    La Renaissance du livre|Paris 1925|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, ours one of the few off-trade.
    Signed autograph of Franc-Nohain F. Gottlib: "... this choral society could fall into better hands ..."
    Nice copy.
    €80
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