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 170 numbered copies on vélin du Marais, the only issue after 30 copies on Arches.
Custom chemise and slipcase, chemise in half blue box calf, flat spine with blind and palladium-stamped lettering, date in palladium at foot, patterned paper boards, slipcase edged in blue box calf, patterned paper boards, sides and spine in petrol blue paper, signed by Boichot.
A very fine copy.
Illustrated with 3 original etchings in black by Georges Braque and one in black and grey as frontispiece.
Signed by René Char and Georges Braque on the colophon.
First edition, one of 180 numbered copies on Arches.
Housed in a custom chemise and slipcase, chemise in half raspberry-red morocco, flat spine with title gilt-stamped lengthwise, author gilt-stamped at head and illustrator stamped horizontally at foot, modern marbled paper boards, slipcase edged with raspberry morocco at head and foot, modern marbled paper boards and spine, chemise and slipcase signed by Boichot.
A very fine copy.
Illustrated with 9 original full-page lithographs in black and colors by Marc Chagall including one on the cover.
Signed by Léopold Sédar Senghor and Marc Chagall at the colophon.
First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the deluxe issue after 2 reimposed on pur fil vergé hors commerce reserved for Jacques Hébertot and 13 on holland paper.
A handsome and rare copy of this response by Albert Camus to Jean-Paul Sartre's "Les mains sales".
First edition printed in 150 numbered copies on vellum.
Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine with rubbing, lower headcap rubbed, boards marginally soiled, lower corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt.
Handsome interior condition despite a clear dampstain at head of the final leaves.
Introduction by Mrs Meynell.
Complete with its 62 plates outside the text under tissue guards reproducing works by John Singer Sargent.
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.
