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.
First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy.
First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on pure thread paper, ours being one of 15 hors commerce copies lettered under Ingres covers, deluxe copies after 2 reimposed on pure thread laid paper hors commerce reserved for Jacques Hébertot and 13 holland paper copies.
Minor marginal tears of no consequence to the covers.
Handsome and rare copy of this response by Albert Camus to Jean-Paul Sartre's "Les mains sales".
First edition, one of 48 copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Work decorated with illustrations by Jean Hugo.
Light rubbing to extremities of the slipcase.
Superb binding in dark exotic wood marquetry signed Pierre-Lucien Martin, dated 1962.
Binding in chocolate brown box leather with bands, smooth spine, gilt title lengthwise, first cover formed of a mosaic arrangement of dark wood pieces, with grain arranged in opposite directions, bearing the title engraved vertically and the author's name revealed in acrostic, second...
First edition in French, one of 15 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Marais wove paper, the only deluxe-paper copies.
Illustrated by Edith Destouches.
A fine copy.
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe-paper issue (cf. Claude Menguy).
Endpapers slightly and partially toned.
A rare and attractive copy.
First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Lana wove paper, the only deluxe-paper copies.
A small tear at the head of the front panel of the dust jacket.
A pleasing copy.
First edition, one of 455 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe-paper copies after 170 on Holland paper.
A fine copy despite some minor foxing, chiefly to the top edge.
First French edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Arches wove paper, the deluxe issue.
A rare and handsome copy.
This copy is complete with the original silkscreen by Victor Vasarely, numbered and signed in justification by the artist.
First edition, one of 90 numbered copies on pure wove paper, curiously the smallest deluxe paper issue prior to the 109 reimposed in-quarto tellière copies.
A handsome copy.
First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Montval paper, the deluxe issue.
A handsome copy with wide margins.
First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Montval paper, the deluxe issue.
A pleasing wide-margined copy.
First French edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pure wove paper, the only deluxe paper issue.
A fine copy.
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Montval paper, the deluxe issue.
A small chip at the head of the spine, otherwise a pleasant copy.
Illustrated by Pierre Devaux.
First edition, one of 49 numbered copies on deluxe pure wove paper, the only deluxe paper issue.
A fine copy.
