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 647 numbered copies on pure rag paper, being the only deluxe paper issue after 109 reimposed copies.
Fine copy.
First edition, one of 100 copies numbered on Arches wove paper, the only deluxe issue.
This exhibition catalogue devoted to the painter’s work at the Pierre Matisse Gallery in New York, marking his sixtieth birthday, is illustrated with three original lithographs (two double-page and one single-page) together with numerous black-and-white and colour reproductions.
Offsetting from the lithographs visible on the facing text leaves.
Autograph signature by Joan Miró, dated at the colophon number.
As stated in the limitation, this copy indeed includes its original lithograph, dated and signed by Joan Miró.
First edition, one of 170 numbered copies on tinted Rives wove, the only issue following 40 copies on Arches wove enhanced with an additional suite of the illustrations.
A fine copy.
Work illustrated with three etchings by Alberto Giacometti.
New edition, expanded with a foreword by Albert Gleizes, one of 400 numbered copies on Lana wove paper.
Volume illustrated with 7 original etchings or drypoints by Pablo Picasso "L'homme au chapeau", Jean Metzinger, Marie Laurencin, Albert Gleizes, Francis Picabia, Jacques Villon and Marcel Duchamp, together with 4 plates after Georges Braque, André Derain, Juan Gris and Fernand Léger.
Press clippings laid in.
A rare and particularly handsome copy, issued in the publisher's folder and slipcase, of this foundational work devoted to Cubism.
First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on handmade paper, ours unnumbered, the only deluxe copies.
Half-shagreen red binding, spine with five raised bands highlighted with gilt dotting and decorated with double gilt fillets, small stains on spine, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, front cover preserved, corners very slightly bumped, speckled top edge, contemporary binding.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Marcel Bleustein, who took the pseudonym Blanchet during the Resistance, to Paul Verneyras.
Press man, union activist and politician, Paul Verneyras joined the Resistance from 1940 by participating in the development of the Libération-Nord movement with Gaston Tessier. For his action during the occupation, Paul Verneyras was decorated with the rosette of the Resistance and made officer of the Legion of Honor.
Moving tribute from one Resistant to another Resistant.
First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copy.
Bound in half red chagrin, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dotted lines and decorated with double gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, endpapers and flyleaves of mould-made paper, first cover preserved, speckled top edge.
A pleasant copy.
First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on handmade vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Bound in half-red shagreen, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt dots and ornamented with double gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, front cover preserved, top edge speckled.
Preface by General Roques.
Handsome copy complete with its folding map at the end of the volume.
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, one of 106 numbered copies on vergé de Vizille, only deluxe issue.
Nice copy of this 1999 Goncourt Prize winner.
