<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 bois du templier pendu
    Henri BÉRAUD

    Le bois du templier pendu

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1926|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 290 numbered copies on pure thread paper, ours one of 20 hors commerce copies specially printed for Alin Laubreaux.
    Light worming of no consequence to the final endpaper and to some deckled edges, handsome full-margined copy.
    Very fine full-page autograph inscription signed by the author to Alin Laubreaux: "...vous avez vu naître ce livre, vous l'avez aidé à vivre, il vous appartient presqu'autant qu'à son père. Mais son père vous aime comme un fils et c'est tendrement mon petit Alin qu'avec un air bougon il vous serre sur son coeur..." ["...you have seen this book come to life, you have helped it to live, it belongs to you almost as much as to its...
    €480
  2. Haute surveillance
    Jean GENET

    Haute surveillance

    Les cinéastes bibliophiles|Paris 1947|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition strictement hors commerce and of 60 numbered copies on Lana, this one for the actress Simone Renant.
    Spine and covers slightly spotted and sunned in the margins.
    €1,700
  4. A new testament
    Sherwood ANDERSON

    A new testament

    Boni & Liveright|New-York [New York] 1927|13 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition printed in 265 numbered copies and bearing the author's autograph signature below the justification page.
    Bradel binding, established for the author, in half boards with small corners in old vellum style, smooth spine, black paper boards, contemporary binding.
    A light angular loss at head of first endpaper, otherwise a fine copy.
    €180
  5. Tombeau de Pascin
    Jules PASCIN, Pierre MAC ORLAN

    Tombeau de Pascin[Tombeau for Pascin]

    Textes et Prétextes|Paris 1944|25.50 x 33 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 130 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only printing along with 20 others on pur fil with a suite of the illustrations.
    With frontispiece portrait, woodcut and 6 original etchings by Jules Pascin.
    A very good copy.
    €1,000
  6. Le grincheux
    André GIDE

    Le grincheux

    Fata Morgana|Fontfroide 1993|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on vélin moulin du Pombié, tirage de tête.
    A rare and very attractive copy.
    €300
  7. La morale à Nicolas - Exemplaire de Man Ray
    Georges HUGNET

    La morale à Nicolas - Exemplaire de Man Ray

    All' insegna del Pesce d'Oro|Milano [Milan] 1964|7.50 x 10 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on white vellum, the only printing with 75 copies on celestial blue paper.
    The work illustrated with tailpieces designed by O. Tamburi.
    Spine slightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Georges Hugnet to Man Ray and his wife: "...à Juliette / à Man / pour leur rappeler que j'existe et que je suis toujours leur ami fidèle. Georges..." ["...to Juliette / to Man / to remind them that I exist and that I am always their faithful friend. Georges..."]
    €700
  8. Incidences
    André GIDE

    Incidences

    Nrf|Paris 1924|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1092 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies with 108 reimposed.
    A good copy.
    €50
  10. Le vagabond et autres histoires
    Rabîndranâth TAGORE

    Le vagabond et autres histoires

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 47 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally faded as is often the case, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €80
  11. De Londres à Venise par New-York
    Valdo BARBEY, Claude FARRÈRE

    De Londres à Venise par New-York

    René Kieffer|Paris 1949|25.50 x 32.50 cm|en feuilles sous double chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on pure B.F.K. de Rives paper containing a suite of engravings before letters also on B.F.K. de Rives, deluxe copy with 9 other Rives and 9 Japan Imperial.
    Work illustrated with 18 original etchings by Valdo Barbey.
    Very handsome copy complete with the suite of illustrations as stipulated in the justification page.
    €300
  12. Le chemin des écoliers
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Le chemin des écoliers

    Gallimard|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 105 numbered copies on pure thread paper, deluxe copies with 19 on Holland paper.
    Two pale and very light traces of sunning in the middle of the spine and at the head of the first cover, handsome copy.
    €380
  13. Le locataire
    Georges SIMENON

    Le locataire

    Gallimard|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 47 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    Spine slightly warped, tiny traces of marginal tears to covers, with tiny lacks, not serious, rare spots mostly affecting endpapers.
    A rare large paper copy.
    €1,000
  14. Le livre des ressemblances
    Edmond JABÈS

    Le livre des ressemblances

    Gallimard|Paris 1976|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
    Spine and covers very slightly and marginally faded, not serious, otherwise a good copy.
    €350
  15. Le soupçon. - Le désert
    Edmond JABÈS

    Le soupçon. - Le désert

    Gallimard|Paris 1978|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Two light traces of sunning at head and foot of spine without consequence, endpapers very slightly and marginally aged without any concern, handsome copy.
    €350
  16. L'ineffaçable. - L'inaperçu
    Edmond JABÈS

    L'ineffaçable. - L'inaperçu

    Gallimard|Paris 1980|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
    Two small traces of sunning, not serious, to head and to foot of spine, a good copy.
    €350
  17. Le parcours
    Edmond JABÈS

    Le parcours

    Gallimard|Paris 1985|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
    Two small traces of sunning, not serious, to head and to foot of spine, a good copy.
    €350
  18. Le livre du dialogue
    Edmond JABÈS

    Le livre du dialogue

    Gallimard|Paris 1984|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 19 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
    Two small traces of sunning, not serious, to head and to foot of spine, a good copy.
    €400
  19. Le livre du partage
    Edmond JABÈS

    Le livre du partage

    Gallimard|Paris 1987|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
    Two small traces of sunning, not serious, to head and to foot of spine, a good copy.
    €400
  20. Le roi pêcheur
    Julien GRACQ

    Le roi pêcheur

    José Corti|Paris 1948 & 1990-1991|12.50 x 19 cm|broché & trois feuillets
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies along with 45 Marais.
    We include with our copy three autograph letters signed by the author regarding the theatrical performances of "Le Roi Pêcheur," one page each and dated respectively July 26, 1990, December 28, 1990, and August 2, 1991 (Saint Florent le Vieil).
    The letters, addressed to the administration of the Théâtre des Célestins, concern the theatrical performance of Le Roi Pêcheur, Julien Gracq's sole and only play, written in 1942-1943. In the first letter, the author gives his agreement regarding the conditions set by the Theatre concerning his rights on the...
    €3,000
  21. Cadastre
    Aimé CÉSAIRE

    Cadastre

    Seuil|Paris 1961|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché

    First collected edition, one of 15 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    Rare. 

    €2,000
  22. Ferrements
    Aimé CÉSAIRE

    Ferrements[Shackles]

    Seuil|Paris 1960|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pur fil, deluxe issue.
    A handsome copy.
    Rare.
    €2,300
  24. Blaise Cendrars vous parle...
    (Blaise CENDRARS) Michel MANOLL

    Blaise Cendrars vous parle...

    Denoël|Paris 1952|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pure laid Johannot paper, the only deluxe copies with 5 Renage.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece photograph of B. Cendrars.
    Light sunning to the top of the justification page and its verso, handsome copy.
    €280
  25. L'ami des jeunes filles
    Edmond JALOUX

    L'ami des jeunes filles

    J. Ferenczi|Paris 1926|22 x 22.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe paper with 35 on Holland paper.
    Half tan sheep binding, spine with five raised bands, covers and spine preserved, retaining its deckled edges.
    Small rubbing marks on the spine.
    Manuscript gift inscription on the endpaper
    €60
  26. Le calumet
    André SALMON, André DERAIN

    Le calumet

    Nrf|Paris 1920|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition in part printed in 760 numbered copies on vélin blanc paper.
    With 60 original woodcuts by André Derain.
    A very good copy.
    €230
  27. Notes retrouvées
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Notes retrouvées

    Jacques Haumont|Paris 1942|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on vélin blanc paper.
    A good copy.
    €50
  28. Les cloîtres du vent
    Camille BRYEN

    Les cloîtres du vent

    Editions de la Nouvelle revue critique|Paris 1945|22 x 24.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on vélin supérieur, the only printing with 30 beau papier blanc.
    A good copy.
    €80
  31. Le voile de Véronique
    Maurice SACHS

    Le voile de Véronique

    Denoël|Paris 1959|21.50 x 26.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    A very attractive copy with good margins.
    €300
  32. Pour un Malherbe
    Francis PONGE

    Pour un Malherbe

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 64 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies along with 26 Hollande.
    A very good copy.
    €400
  33. Le Merle Blanc, Ecrits 1919-1922
    Henri BÉRAUD

    Le Merle Blanc, Ecrits 1919-1922

    Du Lérot|Tusson 2008|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Rives, tirage de tête. Illustrations to text.
    Copy in new condition.
    €150
  34. Notes pour un roman sur la sexualité
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Notes pour un roman sur la sexualité

    Gallimard|Paris 2008|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    Copy in new condition.
    €400
  35. Dominical
    Max ELSKAMP

    Dominical

    Paul Lacomblez|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1892|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
    Second edition printed immediately after the first one, one of 200 copies on vélin, the only printing with 2 Japon and 6 Hollande paper.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Max Elskamp to Paul Redonnel.
    Spine repaired, angular filled-in lacks on the covers, internally good.
    €450
  36. La ballade du vieux marin
    Alfred JARRY, Samuel Taylor COLERIDGE

    La ballade du vieux marin

    Ronald Davis|Paris 1921|16.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the adaptation and French translation established by A. Jarry of this text by S.T. Coleridge, one of 350 numbered copies on laid paper, the only printing with 12 on Japan paper.
    Work illustrated with 7 head-pieces and 1 tailpiece engraved and designed by A. Deslignères.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €350
  37. Le cadran lunaire
    André PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES

    Le cadran lunaire

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais, the only large paper copies with some hors commerce copies, as well on pur fil du Marais.
    A slight trace of angular to upper cover, a good copy.
    €350
  38. Jésus-Christ rastaquouère
    Francis PICABIA

    Jésus-Christ rastaquouère

    Collection Dada|Paris 1921|19.50 x 25 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête (firsts deluxe) copies after 10 Chine paper.
    Illustrated with drawings by Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes.
    Spine slightly faded, a few pale spots, not serious, to upper wrapper, internally good.
    A rare copy.

    €2,500
  39. Dans le vide qui vient
    Claude ESTEBAN, Arpad SZENES

    Dans le vide qui vient

    Maeght|Paris 1976|18.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 hors commerce copies printed on rag paper.
    Signed autograph inscription by Claude Esteban.
    Work illustrated with 5 drawings by Arpad Szenes.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  40. Mots-déluge
    Eugène JOLAS

    Mots-déluge

    Editions des Cahiers Libres|Paris 1933|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing along with 12 Japan and 77 vellum copies.
    Handsome copy despite small stains to the lower right margin of the first cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Eugène Jolas to Monsieur R. Harlong.
    €120
  41. Eros et Psyché
    Renée DUNAN

    Eros et Psyché

    Editions de L'Epi|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 copies numbered and initialed by the author on Madagascar paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Marginal foxing affecting the endpaper as well as the half-title and title pages, a tiny marginal perforation at the head of the front cover, slight marginal discoloration at the head of the back cover.
    Rare deluxe copy of this novel inspired by the theories developed by Sigmund Freud on sexuality.
    €150
  42. Mains sur la mer
    Pierre BEARN

    Mains sur la mer

    Jean Flory|Paris 1941|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vélin du marais paper, the only printing with 6 on Japan paper and 12 on Hollande paper.
    Autograph inscription from the author, a very good copy.
    €30
  43. L'Afrique
    Henry BIDOU

    L'Afrique

    Flammarion|Paris 1944|15.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on fine vélin paper after only 55 pur chiffon paper.
    €70
  44. Exprès
    Michel BUTOR

    Exprès

    Gallimard|Paris 1983|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €150
  45. Le livre de Lazare
    Jean CASSOU

    Le livre de Lazare

    Plon|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies, our copy bearing number 1.
    Handsome copy despite a tiny nick at head of spine.
    €80
  46. L'ange des tours penchées
    P. COURTHION

    L'ange des tours penchées

    GLM|Paris 1936|14 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 210 numbered copies on vellum paper, the only large paper copies after 24 on Normandy vellum.
    Fine copy.

    €30
  47. Quarantième étage
    Luc DURTAIN

    Quarantième étage

    Gallimard|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 895 numbered copies on pur fil.
    A very good copy.
    €30
  48. L'image et l'instant
    Georges DUTHUIT

    L'image et l'instant

    José Corti|Paris 1961|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 18 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Iconography.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned, a shadow on the half-title page and occasional light foxing.
    €120
  49. Trois héros
    Jean GALTIER-BOISSIERE

    Trois héros

    La Jeune Parque|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on vélin paper, the tirage de tête.
    Autograph inscription from Jean Galtier-Boissière.
    A very good copy.
    €120
  50. Les armes de la terre
    Pierre GARNIER

    Les armes de la terre

    Librairie Les lettres|Paris 1954|12 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies with 60 on laid paper.
    €30
  51. Récits
    R. GUIRGUIS

    Récits

    GLM|Paris 1952|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 385 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies with 25 on vellum de Renage.
    A very handsome copy.
    €30
  52. Rondes
    R. GUIRGUIS

    Rondes

    GLM|Paris 1959|12.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 440 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies with 20 on Holland paper.
    A very handsome copy.
    €30
  53. Les chercheurs d'or
    Pierre HAMP

    Les chercheurs d'or

    Nrf|Paris 1920|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 940 numbered copies on pur fil.
    €25
  54. Lettres à Marie Dormoy
    Paul LEAUTAUD

    Lettres à Marie Dormoy

    Albin Michel|Paris 1966|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil de Madagascar, tirage de tête.
    Tiny foxings to the head, insignificant, edges preserved, a very good copy.
    €500
  55. L'aveuglette
    Jean PAULHAN

    L'aveuglette

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First collected edition, first edition for 'Egyptiennes', one of 1600 numbered copies on vellum, the only issue with 55 copies on Arches vellum.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Paulhan quoting Bridges, handsome copy.
    €100
  56. Le mauvais garçon
    Henri POURRAT

    Le mauvais garçon

    Nrf|Paris 1926|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 944 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the only large paper copies after 111 reimposed.
    A very good copy.
    €80
  58. Fantasques
    Auguste GILBERT DE VOISINS

    Fantasques

    Georges Crès|Paris 1920|14.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, the only issue with 4 Japan copies.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Auguste Gilbert de Voisins to Alfred Vallette and his wife Rachilde.
    €120
  59. Numéro un
    John DOS PASSOS

    Numéro un

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 86 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A fine copy.
    €100
  60. La dernière fête
    Jean de LA VARENDE

    La dernière fête

    Flammarion|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 145 numbered copies on pur fil d'Arches, tirage de tête.
    A very good copy.
    €150
  61. Petits airs
    Francis CARCO

    Petits airs

    Ronald Davis & Cie|Paris 1920|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on pur chiffon, the only print run with 13 Chine and 37 Japan copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to Marcel Prévost.
    Rare work illustrated with a wood engraving by Deslignières and an out-of-text drawing by Maurice Barraud.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  62. Sélections sur ondes courtes
    Pierre MAC ORLAN

    Sélections sur ondes courtes

    Editions des Cahiers Libres|Paris 1929|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 700 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue with 30 on Japan paper.
    With frontispiece portrait of the author by Hoffmeister.
    Spine lightly sunned.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Mac Orlan to Alin Laubreaux.
    Born in New Caledonia, Alin Laubreaux was a writer and journalist principally known for his theatrical reviews published in the ultra-collaborationist, anti-Semitic and fascist newspaper Je suis partout.
    Hated by a good part of the Parisian artistic milieu, he was publicly slapped in June 1941 by Jean Marais whom he had called "l'homme au Cocteau entre les dents" after having savaged the playwright's...
    €150
  63. Réflexions sur la vie et le bonheur
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    Réflexions sur la vie et le bonheur

    Gallimard|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies with 30 Holland.
    Autograph inscription by Marcel Jouhandeau.
    Handsome copy despite a corner crease mark on the cover.
    €150
  64. Hôtes de passage
    André MALRAUX

    Hôtes de passage

    Gallimard|Paris 1975|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 355 numbered copies on vélin pur fil Lafuma paper, the only large paper copies after 120 on Hollande paper.
    A fine copy.
    €150
  65. La mégère apprivoisée
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    La mégère apprivoisée

    Gallimard|Paris 1957|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on vélin pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    One small stain, not serious, to upper cover, a good copy.
    €150
  66. Lingères légères
    Paul ÉLUARD

    Lingères légères

    Pierre Seghers|Paris 1945|16.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 650 numbered copies on vélin du Marais, the only issue along with 35 on Montval.
    With frontispiece portrait of the author by Marcoussis, previously unpublished.
    Small tears to head of spine, crease mark to rear board.
    Handsome copy
    €200
  67. Orphiques
    Pierre EMMANUEL

    Orphiques

    Gallimard|Paris 1942|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of copies on châtaignier paper, the only printing with 15 on pur fil paper.
    A very good copy.
    €30
  68. Plaintes contre inconnue
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Plaintes contre inconnue

    Chambriand|Paris 1951|13.50 x 18 cm|broché
    First Edition, one of 355 numbered copies on Marais crèvecoeur, only leading copies after 45 pure Marais wire.
    Very nice copy.
    €300
  69. L'objet aimé
    Alfred JARRY

    L'objet aimé

    Arcanes|Paris 1953|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Arches paper, deluxe copies after 57 hors commerce.
    Illustrations by Rodolphe Töpffer.
    Handsome copy despite light and partial shadows on the endpapers.
    €100
  70. Souffrance et mort du Maréchal
    Jacques ISORNI

    Souffrance et mort du Maréchal

    Flammarion|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on chiffon de Lana, the tirage de tête.
    A very good copy.
    €150
  71. Ainsi va toute chair
    Samuel BUTLER

    Ainsi va toute chair

    Nrf|Paris 1921|14.50 x 19 cm|2 volumes brochés
    First edition of the French translation established by Valéry Larbaud, one of 880 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies with 120 reset.
    Some occasional light foxing.
    €45
  72. Introduction aux épistres de Sénèque
    Maurice MAETERLINCK

    Introduction aux épistres de Sénèque

    Henri Lardanchet|Lyon 1921|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1400 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only issue with 100 Holland and 50 hors commerce copies.
    A fine copy.
    €45
  73. Alfred, ou le café - In La nouvelle revue française N°270
    Raymond QUENEAU

    Alfred, ou le café - In La nouvelle revue française N°270

    La Nouvelle Revue Française|Paris Mars 1936|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    Edition préoriginale, one of rare numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    Spine slightly sunned, otherwise a very good copy retaining the publisher's catalogue.
    €80
  74. Oeuvre d'or
    Marcel SAUVAGE

    Oeuvre d'or

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €75
  75. L'évangile éternel
    Jean GUÉHENNO

    L'évangile éternel

    Grasset|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 170 numbered copies on pur fil, deluxe copies after 62 Madagascar.
    Shadows on the endpapers.
    €50
  76. La résurrection de Villiers de l'Isle Adam
    Léon BLOY

    La résurrection de Villiers de l'Isle Adam

    A. Blaizot|Paris 1906|16 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1000 copies on laid paper, the only issue with 25 on Japan paper.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece reproduction of the Frédéric Brou monument.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  77. Les solitudes
    Alain BOSQUET

    Les solitudes

    Gallimard|Paris 1992|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy.
    €60
  78. La vie est clandestine
    Alain BOSQUET

    La vie est clandestine

    Corrêa|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches vellum, deluxe copies.
    Three tiny tears without loss to spine, otherwise handsome copy.
    €120
  79. Magie noire
    Paul MORAND

    Magie noire

    Grasset|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 170 numbered copies on wove paper under double wrappers.
    Worming affecting both covers of the first set of wrappers, otherwise handsome copy.
    €80
  80. Les sentiers détournés
    Claire SAINTE-SOLINE

    Les sentiers détournés

    Rieder|Paris 1937|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Bible vellum, the only deluxe copies along with 10 on pure linen.
    Handsome copy.
    €35
  81. Le haut du seuil
    Claire SAINTE-SOLINE

    Le haut du seuil

    Rieder|Paris 1938|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 225 numbered copies on pur fil, the deluxe copies after only 5 on Holland paper.
    Half hazelnut shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  82. Symphonie des Antilles
    Maryse ELOT

    Symphonie des Antilles

    Editions du C.E.L.F|Malines [Malines] 1953|16 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing with 55 other deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription from Maryse Elot.
    Stamp and gift inscription from the dedicatee, stains to boards, handsome interior condition.
    €80
  83. L'ange combattant
    Pearl BUCK

    L'ange combattant

    Stock|Paris 1937|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 250 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    A tiny marginal tear to the front cover, handsome copy.
    €100
  84. L'attiffet des damoizelles. Première et plus importante pièce de leur embellissement
    Guillaume de LA TAYSSONNIÈRE

    L'attiffet des damoizelles. Première et plus importante pièce de leur embellissement

    J. Gay et fils.|Turin 1871|16.50 x 10.50 cm|Un Vol. relié
    Edition limited to 100 numbered copies, ours being n°1 of the 96 on English laid paper after 4 on China paper.
    Blue marbled paper Bradel binding. Black sheepskin title label in landscape format.
    Textual reprint of the first edition of 1575, reproducing the title page, of this poetry by Guillaume de la Taysonnière, gentleman from Bresse who practiced poetry as pure distraction. L'attiffet is followed by other poems. The editors' note presents La Taysonnière's bibliography emphasizing the rarity of the editions, always highly sought after.
    €300
  85. Gringoire III, Ecrits 1940-1943
    Henri BÉRAUD

    Gringoire III, Ecrits 1940-1943

    Consep|Paris 2006|15.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Rives paper, deluxe copy.
    Illustrations by Carb, Charlet, Pedro, Rafer and Roger Roy.
    Index and tables at rear.
    Copy in mint condition.
    €150
  86. Fragments en prose
    Rainer Maria RILKE

    Fragments en prose

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil paper, after only 25 on Japan and 50 on Hollande.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  87. Le mort remontant
    Robert de MONTESQUIOU

    Le mort remontant

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1922|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 480 numbered copies on laid paper, ours unnumbered, the only issue with 20 on Holland paper and 100 hors commerce.
    A tear at head of spine.
    €60
  88. Le futur armistice
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Le futur armistice

    Grasset|Paris 1939|17 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 346 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, the only printing with 12 on Japan paper and 16 on Hollande paper. A very good copy.
    €50
  89. Judas ou le vampire surréaliste
    Ernest GENGENBACH

    Judas ou le vampire surréaliste

    Les éditions premières|Paris 1949|13 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil Johannot paper, the tirage de tête.
    Author's signature to justification page.
    A very good, well-margined copy.
    €300
  90. Instants
    Jean GUINEBAULT

    Instants

    Chez l'auteur|Paris 1949|9.50 x 14.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum, the only issue.
    A lack and tear at foot of spine, spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned.
    €70
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