<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. De sang-froid - Récit véridique d'un meurtre multiple et de ses conséquences
    Truman CAPOTE

    De sang-froid - Récit véridique d'un meurtre multiple et de ses conséquences[In Cold Blood]

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|15 x 22 cm|broché

    First edition of the French translation, one of 51 numbered copies on pure wove paper, the only copies printed on deluxe paper.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned, as often.
    Rare and handsome copy of this work, splendidly adapted for the screen in 1967 by Richard Brooks, with Robert Blake, Scott Wilson, John Forsythe, and John MacLiam in the leading roles.
    Richard Brooks even went so far as to film in the actual house where the crime took place, as well as in the same courthouse, where 7 of the 12 jurors played their own roles.

    €3,600
  2. Maudits sauvages
    Bernard CLAVEL

    Maudits sauvages

    Albin Michel|Paris 1989|15 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Very handsome copy.
    €250
  3. L'or de la terre
    Bernard CLAVEL

    L'or de la terre

    Albin Michel|Paris 1984|15 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on deckle-edged laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A very fine copy.
    €250
  4. L'émeute
    François BOYER

    L'émeute

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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.
    €150
  5. Le songe d'une nuit d'hiver
    Jules CHERET, Léon HENNIQUE

    Le songe d'une nuit d'hiver

    A. Ferroud - F. Ferroud, Successeur|Paris 1903|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    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.


    €100
  6. Un mâle
    Roméo DUMOULIN, Camille LEMONNIER

    Un mâle

    Société des bibliophiles et iconophiles de Belgique|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1921|18.50 x 22.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    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.

    €200
  7. Soirs de province
    Charles HUARD, Jean PUGET

    Soirs de province

    Eugène Rey|Paris 1914|16.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    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.

    €120
  8. Maigret et le clochard
    Georges SIMENON

    Maigret et le clochard

    Presses de la Cité|Paris 1963|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Rare and handsome copy with beautiful illustrated cover.
    €800
  9. Derrière la vitre
    Robert MERLE

    Derrière la vitre

    Gallimard|Paris 1970|15.50 x 22 cm|broché
    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.
    €300
  10. La fête
    Roger VAILLAND

    La fête

    Gallimard|Paris 1960|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 20 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.

    €300
  11. Les coulisses du ciel
    Pierre BOULLE

    Les coulisses du ciel

    Julliard|Paris 1979|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on pur fil van gelder, the only deluxe copies.
    Very handsome copy.
    €280
  13. L'entrepreneur d'illuminations
    André SALMON

    L'entrepreneur d'illuminations

    Nrf|Paris 1921|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    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...
    €120
  14. Proses et bois originaux
    Gabriel BELOT

    Proses et bois originaux

    E.F. d'Aligan|Paris 1919|21 x 28.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €100
  15. La négresse du Sacré-Coeur
    André SALMON

    La négresse du Sacré-Coeur

    Nrf|Paris 1920|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    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...
    €120
  16. Adrienne Mesurat
    Julien GREEN

    Adrienne Mesurat

    Plon|Paris 1927|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €200
  17. Le Maghreb en feu
    Alphonse JUIN

    Le Maghreb en feu

    Plon|Paris 1957|14.50 x 20 cm|broché
    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.
    €100
  18. Madame de Sées
    Pierre LAPRADE, Claude ANET

    Madame de Sées

    Grasset|Paris 1927|17.50 x 22 cm|broché
    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.
    €100
  19. Le bon vouloir
    Louise HERVIEU

    Le bon vouloir

    Librairie de France|Paris 1927|23 x 28.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €100
  20. Chacun treize à la douzaine
    Tristan BERNARD

    Chacun treize à la douzaine

    Le document|Paris 1933|16 x 20.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €100
  21. Images d'Amérique
    Philippe BURNOT, Jean-Marie CARRÉ

    Images d'Amérique

    H. Lardanchet|Lyon 1927|16.50 x 23 cm|broché
    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.


    €120
  22. Le trophée des vulves légendaires - Neuf sonnets sur les héroïnes de Wagner rêvés au pied du Vénusberg en Août 1891
    Francis HERTENBERGER, Pierre LOUŸS

    Le trophée des vulves légendaires - Neuf sonnets sur les héroïnes de Wagner rêvés au pied du Vénusberg en Août 1891

    Aux dépens d'un groupe de bibliophiles parisiens|Paris 1948|18.50 x 23.50 cm|en feuilles

    First edition printed in 300 numbered copies on pure rag vellum from the marais, ours being one of the 246 containing illustrations in the text.
    Work illustrated with 18 unsigned drypoints in the text by Fernand Hertenberger.
    Boards uniformly and lightly sunned.
    Rare and handsome copy.

    €1,000
  23. La Symphonie de la peur
    Gus BOFA

    La Symphonie de la peur

    L'artisan du livre|Paris 1937|22.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €300
  24. L'amour s'amuse
    Sylvain BONMARIAGE

    L'amour s'amuse

    Editions Adonis|Paris 1957|15.50 x 20 cm|broché
    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...
    €180
  25. Pierre Loti. Sa vie - son oeuvre
    Nicolas SERBAN

    Pierre Loti. Sa vie - son oeuvre

    Les presses françaises|Paris 1924|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €120
  26. Marseille porte du sud
    Albert LONDRES

    Marseille porte du sud

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1927|13 x 20 cm|broché
    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.
    €1,500
  27. Cher monsieur Jean-Marie-mon-fils
    Raymond QUENEAU

    Cher monsieur Jean-Marie-mon-fils

    Gallimard|Paris 2003|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 41 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Very handsome copy.
    €350
  29. Histoire du pied et autres fantaisies
    Jean-Marie Gustave LE CLÉZIO

    Histoire du pied et autres fantaisies

    Gallimard|Paris 2011|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 90 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy.
    €300
  30. Coeur brûle et autres romances
    Jean-Marie Gustave LE CLÉZIO

    Coeur brûle et autres romances

    Gallimard|Paris 2000|15 x 231 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 90 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Very fine copy.
    €300
  31. L'immortel - L'ignorant
    Jorge Luis BORGES, Philippe JACCOTTET

    L'immortel - L'ignorant

    Nrf|Paris 1er Septembre 1953|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    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."
    €150
  32. Dix filles dans un pré
    Marie LAURENCIN, Jean-Richard BLOCH

    Dix filles dans un pré

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1926|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €200
  33. Ourania
    Jean-Marie Gustave LE CLÉZIO

    Ourania

    Gallimard|Paris 2006|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 130 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy.
    €300
  34. Ritournelle de la faim
    Jean-Marie Gustave LE CLÉZIO

    Ritournelle de la faim

    Gallimard|Paris 2008|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 90 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy.
    €400
  35. Romanesques
    Jacques CHARDONNE

    Romanesques

    Stock|Paris 1937|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    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.
    €300
  36. Balzac-Dickens
    Stefan ZWEIG

    Balzac-Dickens

    Kra|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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.
    €500
  37. 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.
    Two bookplates pasted on the endpaper.
    Very handsome copy.
    €60
  38. La révolte des morts
    François DUHOURCAU

    La révolte des morts

    Editions de la Vraie France|Paris 1924|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    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...
    €150
  39. Notre croisade
    Marcel CHARPAUX

    Notre croisade

    Editions du tryptique|Paris 1932|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    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...
    €150
  40. Causerie sur Israël
    Jérôme & Jean THARAUD

    Causerie sur Israël

    Marcelle Lesage|Paris 1926|14 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 210 numbered copies on madagascar paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by one of the authors to Albert Policard.
    €100
  41. Le visage clos
    Pierre GASCAR

    Le visage clos

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 58 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine slightly browned, otherwise handsome copy.

    €60
  42. 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, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  44. La française et la France
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    La française et la France

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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.


    €60
  45. Empreintes dans le sel
    René-Jean CLOT

    Empreintes dans le sel

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine very lightly yellowed without consequence.
    €70
  46. Sous la cendre
    Jacques DEBÛ-BRIDEL

    Sous la cendre

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine very lightly yellowed without consequence, small crease marks to board margins.
    €60
  47. Eve la blonde
    Lise DEHARME

    Eve la blonde

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 84 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 1 Chamois copy reserved for the author.
    Spine lightly sunned without consequence, otherwise handsome copy.
    €60
  48. La jeunesse déchirée
    Jeanne GALZY

    La jeunesse déchirée

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine slightly yellowed without consequence.
    €80
  49. Voyages - Tournée américaine, tournée africaine
    Jean GUÉHENNO

    Voyages - Tournée américaine, tournée africaine

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 57 numbered copies on handmade paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite small and light black stains on the boards.
    €120
  50. Le mont analogue
    René DAUMAL

    Le mont analogue[Mount Analogue]

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pure wove paper, the only deluxe copies printed.
    A fine and rare copy.
    Preface by André Rolland de Renéville.


    €3,000
  51. La péniche sans nom
    Ladislas DORMANDI

    La péniche sans nom

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly yellowed without significance.


    €120
  52. A l'essai
    Léon AREGA

    A l'essai

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 68 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly yellowed without significance.


    €120
  53. Les lions végétariens
    Jean-Marie DUNOYER

    Les lions végétariens

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.


    €90
  54. Estèle
    Jacques DUCHEMIN

    Estèle

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 58 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine and boards being slightly and marginally shaded.



    €80
  55. La femme du docteur
    Jacques CERVIONE

    La femme du docteur

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine and boards being slightly and marginally shaded, a small stain on the front board.



    €80
  56. L'image
    Jeanne GALZY

    L'image

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  57. Le château du dessous
    Louis PAUWELS

    Le château du dessous

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  58. Une mort irrégulière
    Béatrix BECK

    Une mort irrégulière

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy despite the spine very slightly browned without any severity.
    €100
  59. La rançon
    Julien SEGNAIRE

    La rançon

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy despite the spine and boards slightly and marginally shaded.



    €60
  60. La fuite en Egypte
    Jean BLOCH-MICHEL

    La fuite en Egypte

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly yellowed without consequence.
    €100
  61. La vie des autres
    Ladislas DORMANDI

    La vie des autres

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly yellowed without consequence.


    €120
  62. Un grand voyage
    Henri CALET

    Un grand voyage

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Some worming to spine, otherwise handsome copy.



    €170
  63. Roland
    André DUBOIS LA CHARTRE

    Roland

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy of this work whose hero is an aspirant observer, aviator in a French squadron based in Italy, during the First World War.



    €150
  65. La femme étrangère
    Jeanne GALZY

    La femme étrangère

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pur fil vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy despite the spine being slightly yellowed without consequence.
    €80
  66. Abracadabra
    Maurice SACHS

    Abracadabra

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy.
    €170
  67. Dernière heure
    Georges-Emmanuel CLANCIER

    Dernière heure

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 48 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy despite the spine being slightly yellowed.
    €80
  68. Sainte Catherine
    Philippe HEDUY

    Sainte Catherine

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 48 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  69. Arthur et Olympe s'entendent
    Claude MARTINE

    Arthur et Olympe s'entendent

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 58 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine being slightly yellowed without consequence.
    €100
  70. Pudeur
    André BILLY

    Pudeur

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 58 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine being very slightly yellowed without consequence.
    €100
  71. Une visite en été
    Jacques de LACRETELLE

    Une visite en été

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 105 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite very slight and insignificant yellowing to spine.
    €60
  72. Le trésor des contes, volume III
    Henri POURRAT

    Le trésor des contes, volume III

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on pur fil, deluxe copies after 25 Auvergne.
    Handsome copy despite very slight and insignificant yellowing to spine.
    €100
  73. La chaleur des autres
    Jacques CERVIONE

    La chaleur des autres

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite small black spots on the back cover.
    €70
  74. Le coup de barre
    Jean CAU

    Le coup de barre

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of this text dedicated to Jean-Paul Sartre, one of 43 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly yellowed without consequence.
    €100
  75. A la recherche d'André Gide
    Pierre HERBART

    A la recherche d'André Gide

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 8 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly yellowed without consequence.
    €120
  76. Je suis un monstre
    Jean MECKERT

    Je suis un monstre

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine being very slightly yellowed without consequence.
    €150
  78. Passion de Saint-Exupéry
    Jules ROY

    Passion de Saint-Exupéry

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 53 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Four small brown spots to left margin of second cover, otherwise handsome copy of this work dedicated to Albert Camus.
    €150
  79. La vocation suspendue
    Pierre KLOSSOWSKI

    La vocation suspendue

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine very lightly yellowed without consequence.
    €250
  80. Une tête de chien
    Jean DUTOURD

    Une tête de chien

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy despite the spine very slightly yellowed without consequence.
    €150
  81. L'âge ingrat
    José CABANIS

    L'âge ingrat

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the author's first work, one of 55 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly yellowed without consequence.

    €230
  82. Le mystère de Sainte Dorothée
    Alfred KERN

    Le mystère de Sainte Dorothée

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  83. Le château du carrefour
    Odette JOYEUX

    Le château du carrefour

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine being very lightly yellowed without significance.
    Presentation by Jean Cocteau.
    €150
  84. Hector et le monstre
    Jean-Pierre MILLECAM

    Hector et le monstre

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the author's first work published under the auspices of Albert Camus, one of 56 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine being very lightly yellowed without significance.
    French writer born in Mostaganem and engaged in the Algerian independence struggle, Jean-Pierre Millecam was, due to threats to his security in Tlemcen, exfiltrated by the F.L.N. to Morocco in 1956.
    €200
  85. Sainte Barbegrise
    Noël DEVAULX

    Sainte Barbegrise

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly yellowed without gravity.


    €80
  86. L'esprit de système
    Charles PÉGUY

    L'esprit de système

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1,345 numbered copies on pur fil, ours one of the 135 octavo copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.


    €100
  87. Diners de lune
    Léon-Paul FARGUE

    Diners de lune

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 106 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies after 25 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy despite very light and harmless yellowing to spine.


    €120
  88. Demeures
    Édith BOISSONNAS

    Demeures

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite very light and harmless yellowing to spine.

    €150
  89. Tarendol
    René BARJAVEL

    Tarendol

    Denoël|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies with 2 on Japan paper.
    Two fold marks to lower right margin of front cover.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  90. L'ouvre-boîte - Colloque abhumaniste
    Jacques AUDIBERTI, Camille BRYEN

    L'ouvre-boîte - Colloque abhumaniste

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on handmade paper, the only deluxe copies.
    The work illustrated with 4 hors-texte illustrations by Camille Bryen.
    A handsome copy.
    €100
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