First Editions on Wove Paper

First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on pure B.F.K. de Rives paper containing a suite of the etchings before lettering also on B.F.K. de Rives, deluxe copies after 9 other Rives and 9 Japon impérial variously enhanced.
Endpapers lightly and marginally shaded without gravity.
Work illustrated with 18 original etchings by Valdo Barbey.
A handsome copy complete with the suite of illustrations as stipulated in the justification of the print run.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Foxing.
Original preface by Louis-Ferdinand Céline.
Very rare deluxe copy.

First edition, one of 850 numbered copies on vélin labeur.
Publisher's boards after an original design by Paul Bonet.
Handsome copy with its original rhodoid see-through dust jacket.

First edition, one of 111 numbered copies on chiffon de Lana paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First French edition, one of 77 numbered copies on pur fil, only deluxe issue.

Preface by Albert Camus.

Nice copy housed under a chemise and slipcase by Devauchelle.

First edition printed in 200 numbered copies.
Preface by Christian Funck-Brentano.
Light foxing to the title page, some stains to the silk chemise with flaps decorated with African motifs.
Work illustrated with 10 drawings by Eliane Jalabert-Edon presented under mats.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
First endpaper marginally and slightly shaded, otherwise pleasant copy.

First edition printed in 1,350 copies on châtaignier paper.
Small tears at head of spine, boards marginally soiled, pleasant interior condition.
Copy with the correct colophon dated May 19, 1942.

Parisian counterfeit of the first edition under this title, the previous ones were indeed entitled Lettres de deux amans (of which the original appeared in 1761). The publisher Duchesne took the liberty of changing the original division of the letters (Volume 1: 65 letters, volume 2: 48 letters, volume 3: 26 letters and volume 4: 24 letters). Title pages in red and black. It is illustrated with a frontispiece by Cochin and twelve fine hors-texte plates engraved by Le Mire with borders by Gravelot. These figures are the same as those of the original edition, except the twelfth. In reality this is the first illustrated edition containing these figures because the original edition was published initially without figures, a collection of prints being published separately. This edition contains the two prefaces, notably the famous second dialogue.
There exist two Duchesne editions dated 1764, one octavo more carefully produced and the other duodecimo with substantially different typographical material; thus, if the title pages appear similar at first glance, they are in fact different, the first line is bolder, the second line in red is solid and its letters are not composed like the octavo of small circles.
Contemporary full brown marbled calf bindings, smooth spines decorated with havana and pale green morocco title and volume labels, triple gilt rules framing the boards, gilt fillets on edges and headcaps, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, all edges red. Volume I: Headcap partially lacking, upper joint cracked at head, one lack at tail, 4 corners bumped. Volume III: lacks at head and tail, 3 corners bumped and lacks at lower edges on upper board. Volume IV: Lacks at tail and head, micro crack to upper joint at head, 2 tears along lower joint. Set rather fresh, one dampstain in margin of frontispiece of volume III, some leaves more yellowed.

This great sentimental novel enjoyed very lively success from its publication, 4000 copies of the original edition were printed and the work had no fewer than 70 editions between 1761 and 1800. Demand became so strong that publishers began renting volumes by the day and even by the hour. The work was placed on the Index in 1806 for offense to church values. The Duchesne edition seems to have had a print run of 750 copies.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Montgolfier paper, the only printing along with 8 copies on Japan paper.
The work is illustrated with a frontispiece featuring an unpublished photographic portrait of Jacques Rigaut by Man Ray.
A very fine copy.

First edition, one of 130 numbered copies on Arches vellum, deluxe copy.
Handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil du marais paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome illustrated copy with a frontispiece photographic portrait of André and his daughter at Paestum in 1950.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on gothic paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
First page shaded due to the presence of the Nrf bulletin inserted at the beginning of the review.
Handsome copy despite small red stains on the lower edge.
Other contributions by Raymond Radiguet "Poèmes", Soeren Kierkegaard "Journal", Dominique Aury "Histoire de trois vocations", Noël Devaulx "Bal chez Alféoni"...

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pure rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
First page shaded due to the presence of the NRF bulletin inserted at the beginning of the review.
Handsome copy.
Other contributions by Katherine Mansfield "Lettres", André Pieyre de Mandiargues "Les Pierreuses", Marcel Jouhandeau "Nouveaux éléments", René Etiemble "D'un Orphée séminale"...

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on laid Vizille paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Vizille laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy

First edition of the French translation, one of 1000 numbered copies on centaure ivory paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 125 numbered copies on handmade laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 3 proof copies.
Endpapers very lightly and marginally shaded, without consequence.
A handsome full-margined copy.
Work illustrated with a wood engraving by Albert Decaris.

First edition, one of 140 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies after 16 on laid paper.
Bradel binding in full marbled paper, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, black sheep title-label, endpapers and pastedowns of combed paper, top edge gilt, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with 24 photographic reproductions hors-texte.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing along with 10 on Japan and 10 on Turner.
Handsome copy.

First edition entirely hand-copied by Michel Butor and printed in 4 numbered copies.
The work is illustrated, as frontispiece, with a copperplate engraving by Julius Baltazar.
In pencil, manuscript signatures of Michel Butor and Julius Baltazar at the colophon.

First edition entirely hand-copied by Michel Butor and printed in 10 numbered copies.
The work is illustrated with a double-page copperplate engraving by Julius Baltazar.
In pencil, autograph signatures of Michel Butor and Julius Baltazar at the colophon.

First edition entirely hand-copied by Michel Butor and printed in 6 numbered copies.
The work is adorned with original paintings by Julius Baltazar including the covers.
In pencil, manuscript signatures of Michel Butor and Julius Baltazar at the colophon.

First edition printed in 13 copies on vellum and entirely calligraphed by Michel Butor's hand.
The work is illustrated with an original engraving on PVC by Julius Baltazar printed in black on double page.
Autograph signatures of Michel Butor and Julius Baltazar in pencil at the colophon.

First edition entirely handwritten and printed in 6 copies on vellum.
The work is entirely illuminated by Julius Baltazar.
Autograph signatures of Michel Butor and Julius Baltazar at the colophon.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on tinted helio paper, printed after 25 normandy vellum.
Work illustrated, as frontispiece, with an image by Mario Prassinos.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on normandy vellum, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Small repaired tear at foot of spine, foxing on top edge.
Iconography, complete with publisher's slip, its two folding maps placed at end of volume and its publisher's slip, bibliophile's blind stamp in lower right margin of first endpaper.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean de Lattre de Tassigny to Maurice Berthon.

First edition, one of 24 numbered copies on madagascar paper, ours one of the 18 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies along with 32 on vélin d'Arches.
Very handsome copy illustrated with 87 photographs by Karel Egermeier.

First edition strictly hors commerce printed in 110 numbered copies on grand vélin de rives.
A very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 30 copies on wove paper, deluxe copy.
Minute worming to the front cover, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition printed in a very small number on pure rag paper.
A vertical shadow in the right margin of the second cover.
Rare and handsome copy of this offprint.
Provenance: from the library of the great bibliophile Lucien Graux with his bookplate pasted on the verso of the first cover.

First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Arjomari laid paper.
Work illustrated with drawings by Enrico Baj.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
Autograph inscription signed by Joyce Mansour to a couple of friends enriched with an original drawing in black felt-tip pen by Enrico Baj representing Joyce Mansour's face in profile.

First edition, one of 20 strictly hors commerce copies numbered on chamois vellum, the most limited deluxe paper issue before 26 Japan copies in trade.
Very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Madagascar paper reserved for the author, the most restricted deluxe paper printing after the 2 reimposed on pur fil, also hors commerce, printed for Jacques Hébertot.
Very fine copy.

First deluxe edition of this masterpiece of Resistance literature, one of 100 numbered copies on coated paper, the only deluxe copies.
A small fold at the foot of the first cover also affecting the following leaves, minute foxing in the right margin of the first cover.
First published, probably simultaneously, in the northern zone as a leaflet by "Les éditions de Minuit" and in the southern zone, as a handmade brochure (the cover was wallpaper) inaugurating the famous "Bibliothèque française," this long poem would subsequently appear for the first time in volume form in October 1943 before it was decided to finally produce a deluxe edition (sold for 100 francs instead of 10 francs for the ordinary edition) "intended to honor the financial contributions of Resistance bibliophiles."

Le Musée Grévin, considered upon its publication as "Les Châtiments of 1943" (Les étoiles, Dec. 1943, no. 14), would remain with Paul Éluard's Liberté "one of the masterpieces of clandestine literature." In L'Intelligence en guerre published in 1945, Louis Parrot would write about it: « ce poème, traversé d'images éblouissantes, est en même temps qu'une condamnation sans appel des traîtres, une prière, un acte de fois envers leurs malheureuses victimes. Il peint en termes vengeurs, les misérables qui les livrèrent aux bourreaux et évoque le visage de tant de femmes françaises torturées. »
This pivotal poem is indeed one of the very first public evocations, and the first literary one, of the Auschwitz camp: « Aux confins de Pologne, existe une géhenne dont le nom siffle et souffle une affreuse chanson. Ausschwitz ! Ausschwitz ! Ausschwitz ! ô syllabes sanglantes ! Ici l'on vit, ici l'on meurt à petit feu. On appelle cela l'exécution lente. Une part de nos cœurs y périt peu à peu ».

Exceptional copy printed on fine paper, a true act of war whose perilous operation to procure luxury paper in a France where the Nazis controlled printing paper production through the Comité d'organisation des industries, arts et commerces du livre (COIACL) can only be imagined.

First edition printed in 1700 numbered copies, ours one of the 200 hors commerce copies.
Spine and covers marginally sunned, some worming.
Work illustrated with 4 original compositions by Douking.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean de Beer to Frédéric Lefèvre.

First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on vélin du marais paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of 940 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies with 120 reimposed.
Spine and boards very slightly sunned as often, some minor foxing.

First edition of some parts and illustrated with 6 original drawings by Henri Matisse, one of 1150 numbered hors commerce copies on laid paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 1150 numbered copies on ivory laid paper.
Publisher's binding executed after the original design attributed to Paul Bonet.
A very handsome copy complete with its soft cardboard slipcase.

First edition, one of 106 numbered copies on vergé de Vizille, only deluxe issue.

Nice copy of this 1999 Goncourt Prize winner.

First edition, one of 31 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, ours being No. 2 of the 6 hors commerce copies, deluxe issue.
Very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on deckle-edged laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A very fine copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket which has two small stains on the back panel.
The work, the author's second after "Jeux interdits", begins on February 6, 1934, the day of anti-parliamentary demonstrations outside the Chamber of Deputies in Paris that were organized by right-wing groups, veterans' associations and extreme right-wing leagues to protest against the dismissal of police prefect Jean Chiappe following the Stavisky affair.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on vellum d'Arches.
Work illustrated with 10 etchings by Jules Chéret.
Handsome copy despite the endpapers lightly and partially shadowed.

Illustrated edition with 35 original lithographs by Roméo Dumoulin, one of 90 numbered and named copies on Holland paper containing two states of all illustrations, deluxe copy.
Preface by J.H. Rosny.
Slipcase split, spine and boards of the work marginally sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
We include an autograph letter dated and signed by Roméo Dumoulin, of 17 lines, demanding his due from the subscriber of this copy who was soon to face expenses.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on laid paper, ours unnumbered, the only printing after 50 on Japan paper.
Work illustrated with in-text and full-page illustrations by Charles Huard engraved on wood by Georges and Camille Beltrand.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy with beautiful illustrated cover.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy of this novel which describes, hour by hour, the day of March 22, 1968 at the University of Nanterre.

First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 20 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on pur fil van gelder, the only deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
One joint lightly rubbed.
Rare copy, beautiful illustrated cover.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only deluxe copies.
Iconography.
Some foxing to the chemise and slipcase.
Handsome copy presented with double wrappers and cream white slipcase.

First edition, one of 940 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies after the 120 reissued.
Spine sunned with a small tear at foot.
Dated autograph inscription signed by André Salmon to Robert de Wotrenge: "Peinture d'un monde à la veille d'une guerre faite au lendemain de cette guerre signée pour mon cher Robert de Wotrenge au long - si long - d'une autre guerre. Ah ! la belle époque ! Mais la poésie n'a pas d'âge. A vous, de toute mon amitié. André Salmon Paris / II / 1949" ("Painting of a world on the eve of a war made in the aftermath of this war signed for my dear Robert de Wotrenge during the long - so long - course of another war. Ah! the beautiful era! But poetry has no age. To you, with all my friendship. André Salmon Paris / II / 1949").

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on handmade paper with deckle edges.
Handsome copy despite two tiny lacks at head and foot of spine.

First edition, one of 1040 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after the 120 reimposed.
Spine sunned with two small lacks, dampstain to lower right corner of final leaves.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by André Salmon to Robert de Wotrenge: "Cher Robert de Wotrenge, vous me demandez de vous signer, à l'instant de votre départ, hélas, ce livre que je n'ai pu vous offrir dans l'instant heureux de votre arrivée. Que ce roman de jeunesse vous montre ce qui survit aux écroulements, nous nous retrouvons ! A bientôt, de tout coeur. André Salmon Paris / II / 1943" (Dear Robert de Wotrenge, you ask me to sign for you, at the moment of your departure, alas, this book that I could not offer you in the happy moment of your arrival. May this novel of youth show you what survives the collapses, we shall meet again! See you soon, wholeheartedly. André Salmon Paris / II / 1943).

First edition, one of 212 numbered copies on pure thread paper, deluxe copy.
Last gathering coming loose, final endpaper partially creased, light foxing on first endpaper and some deckled edges.
Handsome copy with full margins.

First edition, one of 90 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copy.
Spine and covers marginally sunned, final endpaper and facing page partially shaded.
The only general of the Second World War to have been elevated to the dignity of marshal during his lifetime, Alphonse Juin was one of the great leaders of the Liberation Army in 1944-1945 and distinguished himself throughout the Italian campaign at the head of the French expeditionary corps, notably at the Battle of Garigliano in May 1944, opening the gates of Rome to the Allies who had been bogged down before Monte Cassino.

First edition illustrated with full-page drawings by Jean Effel (the first in colors, the others in black), one of 430 numbered copies on Arches paper, deluxe issue.
One tear re-glued at head of spine.
A handsome copy.

First edition illustrated with 15 in-text vignettes watercolored by Pierre Laprade, one of 325 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue after 25 copies on Japan paper variously enhanced.
Some minor foxing.
A handsome copy.

First edition illustrated with 104 illustrations by Louise Hervieu including 20 plates, one of 350 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only issue after 16 Japan and 35 Holland copies.
Unlettered spine sunned, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 144 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue after 12 copies on Japan paper.
Some light foxing affecting mainly certain leaves at their margins.
As frontispiece, work illustrated by Don with a portrait of Tristan Bernard.
Autograph inscription signed by Tristan Bernard to Paul Bouju.

Edition with original woodcuts by Philippe Burnot, one of 345 numbered copies on handmade vellum, ours one of 25 lettered hors commerce copies, the only printing after 30 copies on Japan paper.
Boards lightly and marginally shaded without gravity, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition, one of 1100 numbered copies on Lafuma paper, ours one of the 100 hors commerce copies, the only issue after 25 Japan and 100 Holland.
Work illustrated with 40 black lithographs by Gus Bofa.
Fine copy lacking its slipcase.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Gus Bofa to journalist Maurice Noël.

First edition, one of 100 hors commerce copies on deluxe vellum, deluxe copy.
Minor tears without damage to margins of boards.
Handsome copy with full margins.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Sylvain Bonmariage to publisher Edouard Aubanel: "A monsieur Edouard Aubanel, homme sérieux, car l'amour s'amuse encore, l'histoire, et souvent le lecteur. L'histoire est le plus beau des romans et les bons romans sont de l'histoire pure et vraie, les romanciers n'étant pas des historiens. C'est une absurdité que de prétendre faire de l'histoire un jugement moral des faits qu'elle altère et ne devrait que relater, Sylvain Bonmariage." (To Mister Edouard Aubanel, serious man, for love still amuses itself, history, and often the reader. History is the most beautiful of novels and good novels are pure and true history, novelists not being historians. It is an absurdity to claim to make history a moral judgment of the facts it alters and should only relate, Sylvain Bonmariage.)

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Iconography, preface by Louis Barthou.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Nicolas Serban to Madame and Monsieur Paul Labbé.

First edition, one of 85 numbered copies on pur fil, deluxe issue.
Handsome full-margined copy.
In 1926, Albert Londres, who had already traveled to numerous countries in his capacity as a reporter, settled in the Phocaean city. Marseille porte du Sud, an account consisting of twelve articles, is a true documentary and above all a tribute to this cosmopolitan city.

First edition, one of 41 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

First edition printed in 100 numbered copies of this offprint from Mercure de France.
A handsome and rare copy.

First edition, one of 90 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 90 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Very fine copy.

First edition, one of the few numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Other contributions by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle "Récit secret", Mircea Eliade "Les mythes du monde moderne", Jean Grenier "Une conversation avec Drieu", Jean Giono "Angelo (III)", Henri Michaux "Adieux à Anhimaharua."

First edition, one of 800 numbered copies on Annonay laid paper.
Spine and back cover entirely faded as is often the case, front cover marginally faded, handsome interior condition.
Work illustrated with 4 etchings by Marie Laurencin.

First edition, one of 130 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 90 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on pure linen paper.
Spine and covers marginally and slightly yellowed.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Chardonne to Monsieur Brissac.

First French edition, one of 200 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 5 Holland and 10 pur fil.
Endpapers lightly and marginally shaded without concern.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on the endpaper.
Very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 8 numbered copies on laid Arches paper, the deluxe printing after 2 copies on old Japan paper.
Manuscript ownership inscription on the front free endpaper.
Small corner losses to boards, a full-margined copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by François Duhourcau to madame Léon Daudet: "A madame Léon Daudet, Française, patriote et, si jo'se dire, moderne chouanne, après la suave idylle de Manebieille, ce romanesque pamphlet du Chemin des Dames par quoi l'auteur eût bien voulu casser les reins à M. André Légénaire, député de Seine-et-Eure (et depuis, du territoire de Beaufort) auteur infatué et funeste du traité de Versailles (un "malfaiteur" m'a dit Poincaré, en spécifiant..." ("To madame Léon Daudet, French, patriot and, if I may say, modern Chouan, after the gentle idyll of Manebieille, this romantic pamphlet of Chemin des Dames by which the author would have liked to break the back of M. André Légénaire, deputy of Seine-et-Eure (and since, of the territory of Beaufort) conceited and fatal author of the Treaty of Versailles (a 'wrongdoer' Poincaré told me, specifying...")

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pure linen paper, deluxe printing after 30 on Japan paper.
Handsome copy despite the boards slightly shadowed at head.
Work illustrated with sketches by the author and which is an account of captivity of a French soldier taken prisoner by the Germans in August 1914.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Marcel Charpaux: "En hommage au cher pays et distingué Président Mr Lenoble ce petit "essai" qui ne vaut aucun de ceux de Montaigne ! Mais où il trouvera, avec quelques souvenirs, l'esquisse d'une thèse. En témoignage de ma vive sympathie. MCharpaux." (In homage to the dear country and distinguished President Mr Lenoble this little "essay" which is not worth any of those of Montaigne! But where he will find, with some memories, the sketch of a thesis. In testimony of my warm sympathy. MCharpaux.)

First edition, one of 210 numbered copies on madagascar paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by one of the authors to Albert Policard.

First edition, one of 58 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine slightly browned, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 105 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe issue after 13 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy despite some foxing to the top edge.