French Literature

First edition, one of 41 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
A very fine copy.

First edition, one of 99 numbered copies on alfa mousse paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Alain Robbe-Grillet to Claude Couffon.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy complete with its wraparound band.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean d'Ormesson to a woman named Jeanne.

First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, deluxe copy.
Fine copy.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from Jean de La Varende to Louis Charlot: "Pour maître Charlot, ces souvenirs, ces regrets, ces remords..." ["For master Charlot, these memories, these regrets, these remorse..."]
Our copy is enhanced with an original lightened photograph representing the painted portrait of the Commandeur de Galart above a chest of drawers, Jean de La Varende having inscribed on the back: "Le fantôme du Commandeur de Galart, portrait de 1779. LV" ["The ghost of Commandeur de Galart, portrait from 1779. LV"].

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Press cutting and photocopies included.
Autograph inscription signed by Alphonse Boudard to his close friend André Tillieu: "... who I hope will be somewhat amused by the journey of this dear visitor with my friendship."
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The irreverent Parisian writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly, to the...

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japon Torinoko paper, deluxe copy.
Full pistachio green morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, khaki box calf endpapers and pastedowns, frame of triple gilt fillets and mauve box calf listel on pastedowns and endpapers, following endpapers of marbled paper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, slipcase with pistachio green morocco entry, marbled paper boards, mauve paper interior, signed by Bontaz.
Very handsome copy.

First edition.
Half black Russian morocco bindings, smooth spines decorated with gilt romantic arabesques, gilt dates at foot, marbled paper boards, pebbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edges gilt, slipcases edged with black morocco, pebbled paper boards, elegant romantic pastiche bindings signed Champs.
Bookplate pasted on an endpaper of the first volume, the facing page bearing this manuscript notation in pen: "édition princeps".
Fine copy, free from foxing, in an attractive romantic pastiche binding by Champs.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
One endpaper lightly and partially shadowed due to the presence of a press cutting.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 137 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the commercial deluxe issue after 80 on Montval.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition printed in 2020 numbered copies on Téka paper.
Spine slightly wrinkled and lightened as usual, handsome copy.

Edition en partie originale ornée illustrations d'Alain Gauthier.
Agréable exemplaire.
binding à la bradel de l'éditeur en plein cartonnage, spine lisse, plats illustrés.
Envoi autographe daté et signé de Michel Tournier : "Pour Florence en souvenir du premier jour de printemps. Michel Tournier..."

Edition illustrated with drawings by Edmond Baudoin.
Handsome copy.
Publisher's soft binding.
Our copy is enriched with an autograph inscription and original signed drawing by Edmond Baudoin in black ink depicting a woman's face.

First edition very sought-after according to Clouzot.
A little light spotting, two ink stains on title and half-title page.
Rare copy in its original wrappers.

New édition which conforms to that of 1851 corrected by Eugène Sue.

Half navy blue shagreen bindings, spines slightly faded with five raised bands decorated with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, blue paper endpapers and pastedowns, some corners slightly bumped. Some light foxing.

Handsome set in charming uniform binding.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Nice autograph inscription from the author to Paul Morand.