<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. Fièvre des souvenirs d'exil
    Emile PICQ

    Fièvre des souvenirs d'exil

    A. Henneuse|Paris 1942|13 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Ingres, the only large paper copies.
    Illustrations by the author.
    A good and rare copy with good margins.
    €300
  2. Valentines et autres vers
    Germain NOUVEAU

    Valentines et autres vers

    A. Messein|Paris 1922|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 480 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies with 20 on Chine.
    With a photographic portrait of the author as frontispiece.
    A handsome full-margined copy.
    €120
  3. La lucarne
    Jean MECKERT

    La lucarne

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 18 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    Tiny stains to the spine and the first endpaper, tiny stains to final endpaper, otherwise a good copy.
    Rare.
    €300
  4. Moralités légendaires
    Jules LAFORGUE

    Moralités légendaires

    Librairie de la Revue indépendante|Paris 1887|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on vélin mécanique paper, the only printing, along with 20 on grand vélin.
    With a frontispiece portrait etching of the author engraved by E. Laforgue. This copy is in new covers intended for resale by L. Vanier. One small insignificant stain to upper cover , a little very light foxing.
    Rare.
    €1,200
  5. Le gardien de mon frère
    (James JOYCE) Stanislaus JOYCE

    Le gardien de mon frère

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 28 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €200
  6. Poèmes en prose
    André DUNOYER DE SEGONZAC, Charles MAURON

    Poèmes en prose

    Imprimerie Coulouma|Paris 1930|17.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 180 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only issue with 15 Japan paper copies.
    Work illustrated with an etching by A. Dunoyer de Segonzac.
    Some very rare and minor worming, handsome copy.
    €230
  7. Le catalogue de l'antiquaire
    Pierre ALBERT-BIROT

    Le catalogue de l'antiquaire

    J. Budry & Cie|Paris 1923|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 201 copies, ours one of 140 numbered copies justified by the publisher on white laid paper.
    Spine slightly warped and rubbed with a small lack at foot, handsome interior condition.
    Rare.
    €230
  8. 3 conférences
    Federico GARCÍA LORCA

    3 conférences

    P. Seghers|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 50 numbered copies on Johannot paper, the deluxe issue.
    A rare and handsome copy.
    €450
  9. Le rire et les pleurs
    Lucien FABRE

    Le rire et les pleurs

    Nrf|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 697 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies with 109 reimposed.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Lucien Fabre.
    Our copy is enhanced with an original photograph of the author in swimwear posing by the sea, pasted on an endpaper.
    Furthermore, the dedicatee has also pasted press clippings about the author and adorned an endpaper with a handwritten quote from Chamfort and, finally, annotated certain passages of the work in the margins.
    €50
  10. Villégiatures romantiques
    Jules BERTAUT

    Villégiatures romantiques

    Le Goupy|Paris 1927|17 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, after only 20 Japan and 30 Holland.
    Work illustrated with 15 plates hors-texte as well as numerous in-text vignettes.
    Light worming on endpapers, handsome copy.
    €70
  11. Une fille de H'An
    André GERVAIS

    Une fille de H'An

    Grasset|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil, ours one of 5 hors commerce lettered copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Small marginal tears with two slight lacks to covers, handsome interior condition.
    €80
  12. La musicienne des chants défendus
    François Robichon de LA GUÉRINIÈRE

    La musicienne des chants défendus

    Henri Dauthon|Paris 1928|17.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the rare copies on vellum of which no mention is made.
    The title page tending to come loose, the half-title page apparently lacking in our copy, spine partially sunned.
    Rare full-margined copy.
    €40
  13. Les rocassiers
    Marie MAURON, Jacques BOULLAIRE

    Les rocassiers

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1945|21.50 x 28.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition printed in 900 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
    Work illustrated with 20 original woodcuts, initials and tailpieces by Jacques Boullaire.
    Pleasant copy.
    €70
  14. Ulysse ou la verte queen
    Jean-Pierre BIGEAULT, Noël GOUILLOUX

    Ulysse ou la verte queen

    Les ilmpénitents|Paris 1972|28.50 x 19 cm|en feuilles sous chemise à rabats et à lacets
    First edition printed in 130 numbered copies on handmade laid paper.
    Illustrated with a frontispiece by Jean-Marie Albagnac and original etchings by Noël Gouilloux.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  15. Les vertueux ainés
    Ivy COMPTON-BURNETT

    Les vertueux ainés

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition in French, one of 205 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Half burgundy shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Trinckvel.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  16. Métaphores
    Alex SMADJA, SAINT HELM

    Métaphores

    Haute-voix • Les presses des arts et métiers|Paris 1966|23 x 27.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives laid paper, the only issue.
    Work illustrated with 2 original lithographs hors-texte by A. Smadja, signed by him in pencil.
    Light marginal worming to the first cover, pleasant copy.
    €80
  17. Second sous-sol
    Michel BUTOR

    Second sous-sol

    Gallimard|Paris 1976|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 21 numbered copies on handmade paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  18. Quadruple fond
    Michel BUTOR

    Quadruple fond

    Gallimard|Paris 1981|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 21 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  19. Illustrations IV
    Michel BUTOR

    Illustrations IV

    Gallimard|Paris 1976|15.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €150
  20. Matière de rêves
    Michel BUTOR

    Matière de rêves

    Gallimard|Paris 1975|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  21. Troisième dessous
    Michel BUTOR

    Troisième dessous

    Gallimard|Paris 1977|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 21 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy.
    €150
  22. Le grand homme
    Philippe SOUPAULT

    Le grand homme

    Kra|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 5 Holland and 20 pur fil.
    Three stains on the spine and back cover, handsome interior condition.
    €30
  23. Le naufrage
    Rabîndranâth TAGORE

    Le naufrage

    Nrf|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 697 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies after 109 reimposed.
    Spine and boards uniformly and lightly sunned, two small lacks to foot of spine, a library label pasted to foot of half-title page as bookplate.
    €20
  24. Blason de la mélancolie
    Yves GANDON

    Blason de la mélancolie

    S. n.|Paris 1936|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 209 numbered copies on laid paper, the only printing with 1 on Japan and 10 on Madagascar.
    Signed autograph inscription from Yves Gandon to André Rolland de Renéville.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Roland Goujon.
    Preface by Léon-Paul Fargue.
    Fine copy.
    Provenance: from the library of André Rolland de Renéville.
    €100
  25. Le pavillon des délices regrettés, traduit du chinois
    Yves GANDON

    Le pavillon des délices regrettés, traduit du chinois

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1947|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation by Yves Gandon, one of the numbered copies on white Crèvecoeur laid paper, the only printing with 64 on Rives.
    Signed autograph inscription from Yves Gandon to (André) Rolland de Renéville.
    Two small stains of no consequence on the back cover, handsome copy complete with its publisher's slip.
    €80
  26. Carnets XXIX à XXXV du 19 Février 1935 au 11 Janvier 1939
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Carnets XXIX à XXXV du 19 Février 1935 au 11 Janvier 1939

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1947|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pure thread Johannot paper, deluxe issue.
    Illustrated work with a frontispiece portrait of the author engraved on wood by G. Poilliot after a drawing by A. Billis.
    Spine lightly faded as generally occurs, handsome copy.
    €100
  27. Chansons à vivre
    André FRANK

    Chansons à vivre

    Les visages du livre|Paris 1950|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 170 numbered copies on ivory vellum, the only deluxe copies after 30 vélin royal.
    Signed autograph inscription by André Frank.
    Work illustrated with 2 original drawings by Jacques Courtade including one frontispiece.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €70
  28. La maison au perron
    Hugues LAPAIRE

    La maison au perron

    Crépin-Leblond|Moulins 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on Edita vellum.
    Handsome copy.
    €30
  31. Tous feux éteints
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Tous feux éteints

    Gallimard|Paris 1975|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies along with 35 Hollande.
    A very good copy.
    €100
  32. Correspondance 1912-1955
    Paul LÉAUTAUD, André BILLY

    Correspondance 1912-1955

    Le Bélier|Paris 1968|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1550 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies along with 54 on Japan paper.
    Spine very lightly sunned without consequence, minimal worming without consequence at foot of first cover, otherwise handsome copy.
    €50
  33. L'esprit de Oscar Wilde
    Louis THOMAS

    L'esprit de Oscar Wilde

    G. Crès & Cie|Paris 1920|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 550 copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Joints slightly cracked at head and foot with tiny lacks, minor worming to first endpaper, a full-margined copy.
    €50
  34. Jour de colère
    Pierre-Marcel BESSON

    Jour de colère

    G. de Bussac|Clermont-Ferrand 1972|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché sous étui
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on laid paper, deluxe issue.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Michel Vigoureux.
    Handsome copy complete with its slipcase.
    €70
  35. Feuilles au vent
    Louis de COURMONT

    Feuilles au vent

    Tresse|Paris 1884|18 x 28 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper, one of 1100 copies on laid paper, the only issue with 20 Whatman and 20 Japan copies.
    Half chocolate morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments richly ornamented with gilt floral motifs, date at foot, double gilt fillets framing the marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt.
    Frontispiece portrait of the author. Illustrations by A. Beauvais, A. Berchon, A. Duvivier, H. Hanoteau, L. Martin, M. Merlin, E. Pail, A. & Thomas...
    Some foxing.
    A handsomely bound copy.
    €150
  36. Nocturnes
    Alphonse MÉTÉRIÉ

    Nocturnes

    Edgar Malfère|Amiens 1928|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 450 numbered copies on pure paper.
    Signed autograph inscription from Alphonse Métérié to a couple of his friends, enriched with a small color drawing depicting a car following the flight of a swallow.
    A tiny harmless tear to one joint, handsome copy.
    €80
  37. Henri Gouttebel instituteur
    Lucien GACHON

    Henri Gouttebel instituteur

    G. de Bussac|Clermont-Ferrand 1971|14.50 x 22.50 cm|2 volumes brochés sous étui
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pure Lafuma thread paper, deluxe copy.
    Fine copy complete with publisher's slips.
    €150
  38. Le mauvais garçon
    Henri POURRAT

    Le mauvais garçon

    Nrf|Paris 1926|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 944 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies along with 111 reimposed copies.
    Minor worming without consequence to spine and foot of front cover, handsome interior condition.
    €70
  39. Le charbon ardent
    André THÉRIVE

    Le charbon ardent

    Grasset|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on laid paper.
    Copy with double wrappers, the justification page at the end has been cleanly removed, endpapers very lightly and partially shaded.
    €40
  40. Cri des profondeurs
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Cri des profondeurs

    Mercure de France|Paris 1951|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pure laid paper, deluxe issue.
    Half chocolate shagreen binding with corners, spine very lightly sunned with four raised bands, marbled paper boards, olive paper endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  41. Fond de cantine
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Fond de cantine

    Nrf|Paris 1920|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 940 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies with 118 reimposed.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned, handsome interior condition.
    €170
  42. Eglantine
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Eglantine

    Grasset|Paris 1927|17.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 210 numbered copies on pure laid paper and recomposed in Tellière quarto format.
    Minimal marginal worming to spine and boards, handsome interior condition.
    €80
  43. La fontaine de jouvence
    Charles DERENNES

    La fontaine de jouvence

    Garnier|Paris 1923|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    A handsome and rare copy.
    €70
  44. Cinq femmes sur une galère
    Suzanne NORMAND

    Cinq femmes sur une galère

    G. Crès & Cie|Paris 1927|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on tinted Marais vellum.
    Handsome copy.
    €30
  45. Properce ou les amants de Tibur
    Julien BENDA

    Properce ou les amants de Tibur

    Grasset|Paris 1931|17.50 x 22.50 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on pur fil paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format.
    Handsome copy complete with its chemise and slipcase, the latter soiled.
    €100
  46. Dialogue de l'amitié
    Luc DIETRICH, LANZA DEL VASTO

    Dialogue de l'amitié

    Robert Laffont|Marseille 1942|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on fine laid paper.
    Some reading marks in pink colored pencil in margins of certain pages.
    €40
  47. Colin-Maillard
    Louis HÉMON

    Colin-Maillard

    Grasset|Paris 1924|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil.
    Half brown shagreen binding with corners, spine lightly faded, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  48. Les convives
    Vincent MUSELLI

    Les convives

    Pierre Gaudin|Paris 1947|16.50 x 25.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Lana, the only printing with 3 Hollande and 200 Rives.
    A very good copy.
    €50
  49. La baronne de Carins, poème populaire sicilien
    LANZA DEL VASTO

    La baronne de Carins, poème populaire sicilien

    Seuil|Paris 1946|19.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First French translation established by Lanza Del Vasto, one of the numbered copies on Lana vellum, the only edition along with 105 copies on Arches vellum.
    Inscription by Lanza Del Vasto.
    Work illustrated with woodcuts by the latter.
    Handsome copy.
    €45
  50. Interviews imaginaires
    André GIDE

    Interviews imaginaires

    Jacques Schiffrin|New-York [New York] 1943|16.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 520 numbered copies justified by the publisher on Corsican.
    Work illustrated with a photographic frontispiece.
    Spine slightly creased, small marginal folding traces without gravity on the first cover, otherwise handsome copy.
    €70
  51. Le chevalier de la lune ou Sir John Falstaff
    William SHAKESPEARE

    Le chevalier de la lune ou Sir John Falstaff

    La nef de Paris|Paris 1954|16 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation established by Fernand Crommelynck, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies with 10 on Holland paper.
    Two light traces of sunning without gravity at head and foot of spine, covers slightly and marginally faded, a small stain without gravity on the first deckled edge, otherwise handsome copy with full margins.
    €70
  52. Rubé
    Giuseppe Antonio BORGESE

    Rubé

    Plon|Paris 1928|14 x 22 cm|broché
    First French edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe issue.
    A handsome full-margined copy.
    €80
  53. Le cavalier seul
    Jean de LA VARENDE

    Le cavalier seul

    Flammarion|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 175 numbered copies on Lana rag paper, deluxe copy with 165 pure Arches thread.
    Four clear traces of adhesive tape at head and foot of endpapers, light marginal worming affecting some pages, otherwise handsome copy.
    €60
  54. Le serpent
    Paul VALÉRY

    Le serpent

    Nrf|Paris 1922|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 335 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only printing along with 5 on old Japan, 15 on Japan imperial and 30 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  56. L'Amérique inattendue
    André MAUROIS

    L'Amérique inattendue

    Editions Mornay|Paris 1931|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1540 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing with 301 other deluxe papers.
    Work illustrated, as frontispiece, with a portrait of the author by Berthold Mann.
    Handsome copy.
    €20
  57. L'an prochain à Jérusalem !
    Jérôme & Jean THARAUD

    L'an prochain à Jérusalem !

    Plon|Paris 1924|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on wove paper.
    Some shadows on certain margins, retaining its deckled edges.
    €30
  58. Une relève
    Jérôme & Jean THARAUD

    Une relève

    Plon|Paris 1924|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on pur fil.
    A copy with good margins.
    €30
  59. Carnet des Dardanelles
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Carnet des Dardanelles

    Le Bélier|Paris 1969|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on laid paper, ours one of 97 hors commerce copies, the only issue with 43 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  60. Les innocentes ou la sagesse des femmes
    Anna-Élisabeth, Comtesse de NOAILLES

    Les innocentes ou la sagesse des femmes

    Arthème Fayard & Cie|Paris 1923|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 325 numbered copies on pure laid paper.
    Very occasional foxing affecting some deckled edges. A crack to the joint of the front cover also with an angular lack to the lower margin. Small paper loss to the spine at the level of the deckled edges.
    €30
  61. Le premier étage
    Georges PIROUÉ

    Le premier étage

    Denoël|Paris 1961|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Inscribed by Georges Piroué.
    Two minute scratches at foot of spine very slightly faded, otherwise handsome copy.
    €60
  62. Les passions indécises
    Lucie FAURE

    Les passions indécises

    Julliard|Paris 1961|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce.
    Inscribed by Lucie Faure.
    Spine very slightly faded without any gravity, handsome copy.
    €50
  63. Le prince de ce monde
    Gérard MOURGUE

    Le prince de ce monde

    Julliard|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies along with some hors commerce.
    Fine inscription by Gérard Mourgue.
    Spine very lightly sunned without consequence, handsome copy.
    €60
  64. Un air de fête
    Marie de BALKANY

    Un air de fête

    Julliard|Paris 1961|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies.
    Inscribed by Marie de Balkany.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  65. En prison
    Anne HURÉ

    En prison

    Julliard|Paris 1963|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies.
    Inscribed by Anne Huré.
    Spine very slightly faded without any significance, handsome copy.
    €50
  66. Château-fer
    Gérard MOURGUE

    Château-fer

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, deluxe copy.
    Autograph inscription by Gérard Mourgue.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  67. Le moi-soleil
    Robert de POCCADAZ

    Le moi-soleil

    Grasset|Paris 1961|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 26 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine autograph inscription by Robert de Poccadaz.
    Handsome copy.
    €70
  68. Trinité
    Christian MÉGRET

    Trinité

    Julliard|Paris 1961|14.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce.
    Inscription by Christian Mégret.
    Spine very slightly faded without any concern, handsome copy.
    €60
  69. Malborough s'en va-t-en guerre
    Marcel ACHARD

    Malborough s'en va-t-en guerre

    Nrf|Paris 1924|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 750 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies along with 109 recomposed copies.
    Endpapers lightly and marginally aged, handsome copy.
    €40
  70. La belle marinière. - La vie est belle
    Marcel ACHARD

    La belle marinière. - La vie est belle

    Nrf|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A corner fold mark at head of back cover, handsome copy.
    €80
  72. Agrégation du temps
    Jean ROUSSELOT

    Agrégation du temps

    Seghers|Paris 1957|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on Hélioneige laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Inscribed by the author.
    Cover illustrated with a fragment of a Carpaccio painting.
    Handsome copy.
    €30
  73. Le vieux village
    Marcel FAVRE

    Le vieux village

    Les Editions de la Nouvelle France|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on white vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece and headpieces engraved on wood by Pierre Mestre.
    €50
  74. Les propos interrompus
    Charles MOULIN

    Les propos interrompus

    Les Editions de la Nouvelle France|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on white vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece and headpieces engraved on wood by Jean Mohler.
    A shadow on the justification page, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €50
  75. 100 notes pour une solitude
    Alain BOSQUET

    100 notes pour une solitude

    Gallimard|Paris 1970|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on "bouffant" paper, the only printing with 40 copies on handmade paper.
    Autograph inscription from the author to a couple of his friends in which he confesses his sadness at having lost his cat.
    Spine very slightly faded, without significance.
    €30
  76. Je vous écris II : la nuit et les sources
    Marcel ARLAND

    Je vous écris II : la nuit et les sources

    Grasset|Paris 1963|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 162 numbered copies on pur fil, deluxe printing after 52 Montval.
    Inscription from Marcel Arland.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  77. Notes pour un pluriel
    Alain BOSQUET

    Notes pour un pluriel

    Gallimard|Paris 1974|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only printing with 25 on pur fil.
    Author's inscription.
    Spine very slightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
    €30
  78. Vieille France
    Roger MARTIN DU GARD

    Vieille France

    Gallimard|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 647 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies with 49 reimposed.
    A small stain at the foot of the front cover, handsome copy.
    €50
  79. Le carnet noir
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Le carnet noir

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 66 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €150
  80. Tunc
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Tunc

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First French edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally faded, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €150
  81. Va-t-en avec les tiens!
    DOÉLLÉ

    Va-t-en avec les tiens!

    Grasset|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 162 copies on pure thread paper, from the deluxe print run after 52 Monval.
    A handsome copy.
    €30
  82. Voyage d'Horace Pirouelle
    Philippe SOUPAULT

    Voyage d'Horace Pirouelle

    Simon Kra|Paris 1925|12 x 16 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 950 numbered copies on Rives paper, the only issue with 50 Japan copies.
    Spine slightly warped, discreet gift inscription at head of first endpaper.
    €80
  83. Ignorantes
    Luigi PIRANDELLO

    Ignorantes

    Simon Kra|Paris 1921|12 x 16 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 790 numbered copies on Rives paper, the only issue alongside 25 Japan paper copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  84. Le point cardinal
    Michel LEIRIS

    Le point cardinal

    Simon Kra|Paris 1927|12 x 16 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 750 numbered copies on Rives paper, the only issue alongside 25 Japan paper copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  85. Variété II
    Paul VALÉRY

    Variété II

    Gallimard|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 337 numbered copies on wove paper, deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  86. Hommage et profanations
    Octavio PAZ

    Hommage et profanations

    Jean Hugues|Paris 1963|16 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 300 numbered copies on Rives paper, the only issue.
    €60
  87. Routes
    Marcel ABRAHAM

    Routes

    Cahiers du sud|Paris 1953|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Angoumois vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Small light stains on spine, spine and boards marginally faded, a pale stain on first board, handsome interior condition.
    €70
  88. Le volontaire
    Pierre FRONDAIE

    Le volontaire

    Plon|Paris 1938|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies along with 15 on Holland paper.
    Spine sunned with a small tear at head, otherwise a handsome full-margined copy.
    €60
  89. La terrasse de midi
    Maurice CLAVEL

    La terrasse de midi

    Gallimard|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  90. Lettres à sa mère
    Charles-Louis PHILIPPE

    Lettres à sa mère

    Nrf|Paris 1928|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 980 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies along with 26 on Japan paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €30
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