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<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>
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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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  2. Vous qui passez...
    Paul GÉRALDY, André DUNOYER DE SEGONZAC
    Vous qui passez...
    Stock|Paris 1956|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 980 numbered copies on vélin du marais paper, ours one of the 100 hors commerce.
    Handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece by André Dunoyer de Segonzac.
    Handsome unsigned autograph thought by Paul Géraldy on the half-title page: "Une ancienne tradition veut encore aujourd'hui qu'à Paris, quand on donne une pièce au public pour la première fois, le nom de l'auteur ne figure pas sur les affiches. Les spectateurs sont avertis que c'est une pièce de théâtre, et non pas un auteur, qui leur est présentée. Quand tout est terminé, le rideau se relève. Un des comédiens s'avance et nomme l'auteur, pour référence, accessoirement." ["An old tradition still holds today that in Paris, when a play is given to the public for the first time, the author's name does not appear on the posters. The spectators are informed that it is a play, and not an author, that is being presented to them. When everything is finished, the curtain rises. One of the actors steps forward and names the author, for reference, incidentally."]
    €100
  14. L'entrave
    COLETTE
    L'entrave
    Lib. des lettres|Paris 1913|16.50 x 25.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Arches paper reserved for the society of bibliophiles of "XX", deluxe copies with 10 copies on Van Gelder reimposed.
    Full red morocco binding, spine with five raised bands with a minor insignificant nick in the middle, date at tail, gilt roulettes on headcaps, double gilt fillets on edges, frame of gilt fillet on khaki morocco endpapers, red silk doublure, original covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, slipcase bordered with red morocco with beige felt interior, very elegant binding signed by Canape.
    Autograph signature of the author on the justification page.
    Bookplate pasted on verso of first silk endpaper.
    Very handsome copy superbly bound in a doublure binding signed by Canape.
    €3,000
  19. Miroir de la tauromachie - In La Nrf N°302 du 1er Novembre 1938
    Michel LEIRIS, Julien BENDA
    Miroir de la tauromachie - In La Nrf N°302 du 1er Novembre 1938
    Nrf|Paris 1er Novembre 1938|14.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the few numbered copies on pure linen paper.
    Other contributions by Julien Benda "Les démocraties devant l'Allemagne", Jean Giraudoux "Choix des élues (Partie I)", Armand Petitjean "Prière pour les copains", Jean Schlumberger "Contre l'humiliation", Marcel Arland, Jean Grenier...
    Spine and covers marginally sunned, first page and rear endpaper darkened.
    €150
  29. Situations I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX & X - Ensemble en tirage de tête et complet en 10 volumes
    Jean-Paul SARTRE
    Situations I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX & X - Ensemble en tirage de tête et complet en 10 volumes
    Gallimard|Paris 1947-1976|12 x 19 cm|10 volumes brochés sous chemises-étuis
    Each volume in its first edition: one of 30 numbered copies on Pur fil paper for the first, one of 14 numbered copies on Hollande for the second and third, one of 36 numbered copies on Hollande from the fourth to the ninth, one of 35 numbered copies on Hollande for the tenth and last.
    Each work is presented in a brown half morocco slipcase, smooth spine slightly sunned, gilt date at the foot of spine, marbled paper boards, wood-like paper inside.

    A very nice complete set in 10 volumes and a very rare collection of first editions. There were only 14 copies ever printed on Hollande paper of the second and third volumes, meaning that there are possibly only 14 complete sets in existence.
    €4,500
  30. Gnomides
    Jean LESCURE
    Gnomides
    Editions proverbe|Marchainville 1999|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Arches vellum reserved for friends of the author.
    Handsome copy illustrated with 3 illustrations by Raoul Ubac, Gustave Singier and Léon Gischia.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Lescure to Georges Goldfayn: "... qui a des faiblesses pour mes bavardages, voici ceux de mes gnomides bien pires mais l'amitié est d'abord celle de Jean Lescure." ["... who has weaknesses for my chatter, here are those of my gnomides much worse but friendship is first that of Jean Lescure."]
    €80
  38. Sur mon antenne - Souvenirs d'une radio libre
    Marcel BLEUSTEIN-BLANCHET
    Sur mon antenne - Souvenirs d'une radio libre
    Gallimard|Paris 1947|12 x 18.50 cm|relié

    First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on deckle-edged paper, ours specially printed for General Koenig.
    Bradel binding in full white cardboard simulating vellum, spine with four compartments decorated with panels outlined in red, red fillet frame on boards, front cover preserved, top edge red.
    Precious autograph inscription from Marcel Bleustein, who took the pseudonym Blanchet during the Resistance, to General Koenig, the great victor of the battle of Bir Hakeim: "Pour monsieur le général Koenig, en témoignage de ma grande admiration et de mon respectueux attachement. Son ancien officier de presse Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet le 24 Nov. 1948" [For General Koenig, as a testimony of my great admiration and respectful attachment. His former press officer Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, November 24, 1948].
    Moving tribute from a Resistance fighter to one of the very first military victors over the Axis forces.

    €750
  42. Accident de parcours suivi de Amour et de Une tâche sur la vitre
    Roger VRIGNY
    Accident de parcours suivi de Amour et de Une tâche sur la vitre
    Gallimard|Paris 1985|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian pour célébrer notre (déjà) longue amitié sans accident de parcours je t'embrasse. Roger. 6/9/85" ["To Christian to celebrate our (already) long friendship without any mishaps, I embrace you. Roger. 6/9/85"]

    €170
  45. La cabeza a pajaros
    José BERGAMÍN
    La cabeza a pajaros
    Ediciones Del Arbol|Madrid 1934|8.50 x 12.50 cm|relié
    First edition printed in 600 numbered copies on papel de hilo.
    Full burgundy flexible boards binding, smooth spine with light superficial scuffs to joints, front board stamped in center with a blind-stamped bird reproducing the illustration from the front cover, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, decorative gilt board-edges on pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, all edges gilt.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by José Bergamin: "A Willsen amigo JBergamin." ["To Willsen friend JBergamin."] enriched with a drawing representing a small bird between two flowers.
    €800
  47. La vie brève
    Roger VRIGNY
    La vie brève
    Gallimard|Paris 1972|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on pure thread laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite a lack to margin of the first endpaper.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Pour toi, mon Christian, la vie n'est pas brève car tu sais bien que "nous vivrons toujours" Roger." ["For you, my Christian, life is not brief because you know well that 'we will always live' Roger."]

    €150
  48. Le garçon d'orage
    Roger VRIGNY
    Le garçon d'orage
    Gallimard|Paris 1994|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Quarante ans après "arban" voici le garçon d'orage qui lui répond à sa manière... A toi, Christian, qu'il soit le gage "sur beau papier" de mon affection fraternelle et de ma tendresse. Je t'embrasse. Roger." ["Forty years after "arban" here is the storm boy who responds to him in his own way... To you, Christian, may it be the token "on beautiful paper" of my brotherly affection and my tenderness. I embrace you. Roger."]

    €170
  49. Pourquoi cette joie ?
    Roger VRIGNY
    Pourquoi cette joie ?
    Gallimard|Paris 1974|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian, à qui je dois beaucoup de cette joie pour qu'il la garde toute sa vie dans son coeur, son ami. Roger. 17/3/74" ["To Christian, to whom I owe much of this joy so that he may keep it all his life in his heart, his friend. Roger. 17/3/74"]

    €170
  54. Le songe et le sang, poèmes
    Charles LE QUINTREC
    Le songe et le sang, poèmes
    Albin Michel|Paris 1978|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on laid Rives paper, deluxe issue after 25 Holland.
    A fine copy complete with its publisher's wraparound band.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Charles Le Quintrec to Madame Annette Colin-Simard: " ... ce songe qui voudrait remonter à l'origine des mondes et ce sang pareil à celui de tous les hommes. En bien confraternel hommage et en bien amical souvenir." ["... this dream which would wish to go back to the origin of worlds and this blood like that of all men. In very fraternal homage and in very friendly remembrance."]


    €60
  69. L'amant de la Chine du Nord
    Marguerite DURAS
    L'amant de la Chine du Nord
    The North China Lover
    Gallimard|Paris 1991|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    L'amant de la Chine du nord [The North China Lover], Gallimard, Paris 1991, 15x21,5cm, original wrappers.
    First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on vélin pur chiffon de Rives, the only deluxe issue (grands papiers).
    A copy in perfectly mint condition of this novel hailed by the French critics as a return to “the Duras of the great books and the great days,” giving a mature and complex outlook on the dramatic experiences of Duras's adolescence.
    €1,800
  71. 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 sous étui
    First edition, one of 1100 numbered copies on Lafuma paper, the only issue after 25 Japan and 100 Holland copies.
    Work illustrated with 40 black lithographs by Gus Bofa.
    Slipcase marginally yellowed and faded.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Gus Bofa to his friend Carlo Rim and his wife Alice.
    Provenance: from the library of the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.
    €400
  90. L'âne rouge
    Georges SIMENON
    L'âne rouge
    Arthème Fayard & Cie|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Endpapers lightly and partially shaded without severity, spine imperceptibly lightened, handsome copy.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by the great seducer Georges Simenon to the wife of the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim: "A ma femme N°2 de rechange Alice en dépit du ménage de rechange Carlo-Tigy en toute affection. Georges Simenon. Comme ça il y aura toujours du bonheur possible !" ["To my replacement wife No. 2 Alice despite the replacement household Carlo-Tigy with all affection. Georges Simenon. That way there will always be possible happiness!"]
    €1,800
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