Illustrations in First Edition

First edition, one of 125 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives paper.
With 21 original watercolors by Louis Icart.
A joint of the chemise cracked and rubbed, a lack to the edge of the slipcase, of which a joint is also rubbed.
A very good copy.

Edition illustrated with 17 original compositions by A. Lalauze, one of 300 numbered copies on Arches.
Bradel binding in half fir green cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, red shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by P. Ruban.
Autograph inscription signed by the publisher to Gabriel Hanotaux.
Our copy is enhanced with a duplicate state of the compositions.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 lettered copies on Arches vellum justified by the author, deluxe copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Marc d'Anthoine.
Preface by Nicolas Beauduin, work illustrated with original compositions by Pierre Matossy.
Rare and handsome copy.

FAUTRIER Jean & GANZO Robert. Lespugue
Chez les auteurs, n. p. [Paris] 1942, 35,5 x 29,5 cm, loose leaves with wrappers
First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on China paper, the only printing along with 12 copies on Japon nacré paper and 1 on Chine, variously enriched.
Illustrated with 11 original color lithographs by Jean Fautrier.
Autograph inscription from Robert Ganzo to a couple of his acquaintance.
Manuscript signatures of the author and illustrator on the justification page.
This copy retains its original glassine wrapper showing spiders wandering in the webs they've woven
Occasional very light spotting, a good copy.

First edition, one of 362 numbered copies on pure Lana paper.
Our copy is complete with its additional duplicate suite of hors-texte plates and a color breakdown of one of the watercolors showing the ten different hand brushings, color by color.
The work illustrated with original lithographs by Roderic Laing.
Handsome copy.

First edition limited to only 180 copies, ours being one of the 38 copies with duplicate suite on pure Renage thread.
The twelve lithographs by Robert Villard retrace and pay homage to the bombing of Nantes on September 16 and 23, 1943.
The justification page as well as each plate - including those of the suite, are signed by the artist.
Some foxing on the first leaves and joints slightly cracked, otherwise a handsome copy.

Illustrated with original etchings by Eugène Corneau, and printed in 210 copies on pure Lana laid paper, ours being one of 20 numbered copies including a suite in black, deluxe copies after 10 other Lana copies.
Our copy is complete with its suite in black at rear.
Worming to the chemise as well as to the very first pages of the work, otherwise handsome interior condition.

First printing of the 24 original illustrations by Jean Oberlé, one of 400 copies printed on pink paper, the only printing with 25 Japan copies.
Spine and boards marginally lightened as often, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation by Claude Therni, one of 435 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only deluxe copies along with 65 other copies on Arches laid paper.
Work illustrated with original color illustrations by Frédéric Bourdin.
Covers uniformly and lightly sunned without gravity, handsome interior condition.
A full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 130 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies with 30 laid paper hors commerce copies.
Work illustrated with 8 original lithographs by Jacques Darche.
Minimal worming without consequence on the boards and some deckled edges.

Illustrated edition with original wood engravings in color by Gérard Cochet, printed in 125 copies on Marais laid paper.
Handsome copy lacking its chemise and slipcase, minimal foxing to boards.

Illustrated edition with original compositions by C.A. Edelmann engraved on wood by G. Beltrand, one of 1694 numbered copies on Rives paper.
Some worming affecting mainly the endpapers and margins.

Edition with original compositions by H. Bellery-Desfontaines engraved by Eugène Froment, one of 400 numbered copies.
A very good copy.

With 48 original woodcuts by Aristide Maillol, printed in 500 numbered copies on Maillol paper.
Autograph signature of Aristide Maillol to justification.
This copy is complete with its separate suite of 21 original woodcuts.

Illustrated edition with 13 original lithographs by Charles Guérin, one of 10 numbered copies on old Japan paper, deluxe issue.
Full hazelnut morocco binding, spine very slightly faded with four raised bands, date at foot, gilt rolls on caps, frame of a gilt fillet on the mint morocco endpapers, almond watered silk pastedowns, following endpapers of handmade paper, double gilt fillets on edges, covers and spine preserved, all edges gilt, slipcase with hazelnut morocco entry, handmade paper boards, blue felt lining, elegant binding signed by Klein.
Our copy as stipulated in the print justification, is indeed complete with its suite on China paper.
Moreover, our copy is expanded with an original drawing signed in pencil by Charles Guérin representing the composition illustrating page 13.
Very handsome copy perfectly executed.

First edition, one of 850 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
Work illustrated with original orientalist illustrations by A.H. Thomas.
Front endpaper very lightly and partially shaded, handsome copy.

Edition illustrated with 125 original vignettes engraved on wood by Porret.

Half chocolate morocco binding, spine with five raised bands set with stippling and double gilt fillets, gilt dentelles at head and foot of spine which shows very light traces of rubbing without gravity, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt edges, binding signed by Franz.

Work illustrated with 16 plates hors-texte and numerous wood vignettes after C. Nanteuil, T. Johannot...
Some light foxing.
Handsomely bound copy.

Edition illustrated with 6 engravings in-fine and original boards by Fernand Michel, one of 100 numbered copies on Chiffon Lana paper and signed by the typographer, author and artist, the only printing.
Fine printing by Jean Vodaine presented in sheets, under ivory embossed paper covers, half black cloth boards, illustrated covers with manuscript title, unpaginated (24 ff.).
Autograph signed dedicatory poem by Fernand Michel on verso of front cover, light scuffs with small paper lacks to rear board.
Rare.

First illustrated edition and first printing of the abundant in-text illustrations by Edmond Morin.
Half olive morocco binding with corners, smooth spine faded, date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, binding signed by Carayon.
Work illustrated with an etched portrait of the author as frontispiece by Léopold Flameng.
Occasional foxing.

New illustrated edition with drawings by A. Calbet, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
On the front cover, the first two letters of the title are slightly discolored, spine cracked, handsome interior condition.

Edition printed in 210 numbered copies, ours one of 170 on Holland paper.
Bradel bindings in half olive morocco with corners, smooth spines, dates at foot, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, contemporary bindings.
Work illustrated with original etchings by E. Morin.
Occasional light worming, otherwise a handsome set attractively bound.

Illustrated with original color etchings hors texte by Jean Bruller, one of 50 numbered copies on Japon impérial paper, the tirage de tête.
With 11 original etchings, of which 1 frontispiece, as well as 10 original initials and 10 ornaments by Jean Bruller.
This copy, like all copies of the tirage de tête, is complete with its suite of first-state etchings, its suite in black and white and an original drawing by Jean Bruller.
Additionally, there is the third state of a rejected etching.
Four small traces of adhesive paper to head and foot of endpapers, otherwise a fine copy.
Rare.

Illustrated edition with 59 original woodcuts by Louis-Joseph Soulas, one of 1000 numbered copies on Rives paper.

Half chocolate morocco binding with bands, spine with four raised bands, gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, moire paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved (spine with restoration at foot), elegant binding hand-signed by Marot-Rodde.

A handsome copy in perfect condition.

Edition illustrated with original tailpieces and vignettes by Jean-Gabriel Daragnès engraved on wood, one of 250 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only edition with 30 various Japan.
Publisher's binding in full flexible boards covered with watered paper, title vignette pasted on the front cover.

Precious and fine autograph inscription from J.-G. Daragnès to André Gide who signed twice (in black ink then in blue ballpoint pen).

A tiny lack at the foot of one joint, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 130 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only printing along with 20 others on pur fil with a suite of the illustrations.
With frontispiece portrait, woodcut and 6 original etchings by Jules Pascin.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on pure B.F.K. de Rives paper containing a suite of engravings before letters also on B.F.K. de Rives, deluxe copy with 9 other Rives and 9 Japan Imperial.
Work illustrated with 18 original etchings by Valdo Barbey.
Very handsome copy complete with the suite of illustrations as stipulated in the justification page.

First edition in part printed in 760 numbered copies on vélin blanc paper.
With 60 original woodcuts by André Derain.
A very good copy.

First edition published in a small number of copies of this poem by R. Darzens set to music by Auguste Chapuis.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Rodolphe Darzens.
Work illustrated with 10 original lithographs by Adolphe Willette.
Some light foxing affecting essentially the first and last pages.

Edition illustrated with 8 hors-texte plates as well as 16 head- and tailpieces after the watercolors and drawings by Emile Aubry, one of 950 numbered copies on laid paper.
Spine and boards marginally sunned, two small stains on the back board, handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 1100 numbered copies on Rives paper.
Work illustrated with original copperplate engravings and woodcuts by Raphaël Drouart.
A small stain on the spine, handsome interior condition.

Illustrated with 4 original color compositions by Sem, Arnoux, Marty and Chas Laborde, one of the numbered copies on vellum.
Spine slightly cracked at foot, small foxing to boards, handsome interior condition.

Edition illustrated with original color compositions by M.L. Rossignol, one of 1000 numbered copies on vellum, ours unnumbered, the only printing along with 5 on Japan paper.
Autograph inscription signed by the publisher.
Handsome copy.

First edition printed in 900 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
Work illustrated with 20 original woodcuts, initials and tailpieces by Jacques Boullaire.
Pleasant copy.

First edition.
Work decorated with original illustrations by Lunel.
A discreet restoration at head of spine which also has a small lack at foot, small marginal lacks affecting the very last pages of the work.
Handsome copy with fragile covers without defect.

First edition printed in 130 numbered copies on handmade laid paper.
Illustrated with a frontispiece by Jean-Marie Albagnac and original etchings by Noël Gouilloux.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives laid paper, the only issue.
Work illustrated with 2 original lithographs hors-texte by A. Smadja, signed by him in pencil.
Light marginal worming to the first cover, pleasant copy.

First edition, one of 270 numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only deluxe copies with 7 Marais.
Work illustrated with an original composition by V.R. Geiser on the front cover and a drawing by the author as frontispiece.
Handsome copy.

First edition with original illustrations by Eugène Courboin.
Publisher's full mouse-grey cloth binding, smooth spine, illustrated front cover, very light scratches of no importance to the rear cover, top edge gilt.
Work with illustrations in black and in colour, in-text and full-page.
Handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Signed and inscribed by the author to a friend.
Work illustrated with original photographs by the author.
Spine and covers lightly and marginally sunned without consequence, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 1200 numbered copies on handmade laid paper.
The work illustrated with original lithographs by Jacques Perrenoud.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 170 numbered copies on ivory vellum, the only deluxe copies after 30 vélin royal.
Signed autograph inscription by André Frank.
Work illustrated with 2 original drawings by Jacques Courtade including one frontispiece.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition.
Work illustrated with numerous plates including 1 original lithograph and 6 original drawings by N. Derville reproduced in photogravure.Iconography.
Slipcase and chemise worn.
Handsome copy.

Edition with original illustrations by Pierre Leroy and printed in 520 copies on Rives laid paper.
A small lack to foot of spine, spine and covers marginally sunned, handsome interior condition.
Copy complete with its slipcase split at head and with some tears.

Edition illustrated with 28 original color lithographs by Lucien Boucher, one of 1369 numbered copies on Lana vellum.
Handsome copy complete with its chemises (one with a fragile and cracked joint) and slipcases.

First edition, one of 225 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Illustrated with original woodcuts by Maximilien Vox.
Spine and covers very lightly and marginally sunned, handsome interior condition.

First edition and first issue of Gavarni's illustrations.
Publisher's full red boards binding, smooth spine very slightly faded, boards decorated with gilt decorative motifs, small corner stains on front board.
Work illustrated with 100 large compositions by Gavarni.
A pale marginal dampstain on the title page diminishing and disappearing through the following pages, otherwise pleasant interior condition.

First edition with first printing of Gustave Doré's illustrations.
Half chocolate brown shagreen binding, lightened spine with four raised bands decorated with double gilt compartments adorned with gilt stars, light rubbing traces on joints, blind fillet frames on chocolate brown paper boards, soiled moiré silk endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt.
Work illustrated with 450 vignettes by G. Doré, Foster...
Some minor foxing.

First edition and first printing of the illustrations.
Half dark green shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with triple gilt compartments embellished with floral corner motifs, light rubbing traces on joints, blind fillet frames on dark green cardboard boards, moiré-effect endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt.
Work illustrated with drawings after Töpffer by Calame, Girardet, Français, d'Aubigny, Gagnet, Forest...
Scattered foxing.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Work illustrated with 26 original illustrations by C. Atamian.
Minor marginal lacks of no importance to spine and boards.

Edition illustrated with original woodcuts by Joris Minne, one of the numbered copies on Estrella vellum.
Handsome copy.

Edition illustrated with original color illustrations in-text and full-page, one of 380 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only issue with 120 on Japan paper.
Small tear to margin of front cover not affecting the text leaves.
Rare copy.

New edition with original illustrations by Jeanniot.
Half fir green shagreen binding with bands, spine faded, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
Work illustrated with Jeanniot's illustrations engraved on wood by Lemoine.
One small insignificant stain at the foot of one endpaper.

First edition, one of 775 numbered copies on Montgolfier laid paper from Annonay.
Work illustrated with original woodcuts by Jean Chièze.
A few minor spots, without gravity.

Edition illustrated with 25 original etchings by Emile Benassit.
Half chocolate brown shagreen binding with corners, spine with light traces of rubbing with four raised bands set with gilt dots, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, illustrated cover with author's portrait preserved, small traces of rubbing on edges, top edge gilt.
Foxing.

First edition of the French translation by Marc Chadourne, one of 500 numbered copies on Bride White paper, the only deluxe copies along with 60 on Hollande.
With an original lithograph by L.A. Moreau as frontispiece.
Handsome copy.

Edition illustrated with 25 original wood engravings by Hermann Paul.
Half sand-coloured cloth binding, smooth spine, author's name and title in faded gilt, marbled paper boards. Bookplate on endpaper.
Handsome copy.

New edition illustrated with 50 original drawings in the text.
Publisher's full chocolate boards, smooth spine decorated with blind decorative motifs, front board decorated with gilt and blind decorative motifs, blind frames on the rear board.
Rare and handsome copy, free from foxing, in boards of exceptional freshness.

Edition illustrated with original woodcuts by Victor Stuyvaert, one of 500 copies on Taiwan paper, the only deluxe copies with 20 on vellum.
Two pale marginal stains of no consequence on the covers, handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 250 hors commerce copies on Rives paper numbered and signed by the publisher, the only printing with 25 Japan and 125 tinted Rives.
Work illustrated with 8 original etchings by J.A. Mercier.
Light worming to the endpaper, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition published in a small number of copies on laid paper.
Work illustrated with original color illustrations by Domin.
Endpapers lightly and marginally shadowed, otherwise handsome copy.