WOLS, Jean-Paul SARTRE
Visages
Seghers|Paris 1948|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on crèvecoeur du Marais paper, the only printing, with 15 on China and 10 hors commerce.
With 4 original drypoint illustrations by Wols.
Two miniscule marginal wormholes to foot of lower cover, a good copy.
€1,200
André DIGNIMONT, Paul LÉAUTAUD
Journal littéraire. Fragment
L'originale|Paris 1948|18.50 x 24 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Rives vellum, ours one of the few hors commerce copies, the only printing with 10 on Arches.
The work illustrated with 4 original etchings by André Dignimont.
Minimal loss to head of spine.
Rare and handsome copy.
€450
Gabriel FOURNIER, Paul LÉAUTAUD
Souvenirs de basoche
L'originale|Paris 1948|18.50 x 24 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on vélin de Rives, ours one of the few hors commerce copies, the only issue with 10 Arches.
Illustrated with 3 original etchings by Gabriel Fournier.
A cut to the front cover also affecting the following pages up to the frontispiece etching and title page.
€80
Gaston BARRET, Marcel AYMÉ
Contes choisis
Cercle Grolier|Paris 1962|24 x 28 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
Edition printed in 170 numbered copies on grand vélin de Rives.
Illustrated with 23 original compositions by Gaston Barret engraved on copper.
Endpapers uniformly shaded, otherwise a handsome copy.
€250
COLLECTIF
La cigalo narbouneso. Années 1928 et 1930 complètes
La cigalo narbouneso|Narbonne 1928 & 1930|16 x 24.50 cm|24 fascicules reliés en 1 volume
First edition, one of 13 copies numbered on Hollande B.F.K. de Rives paper for each of the 24 fascicles (with the exception of the May 1928 issue which is on ordinary paper), the only deluxe copies.
Half caramel brown shagreen binding, smooth spine, mouse-colored cloth boards, one stain at the foot of the first cover, binding signed by Marsilhac.
Magazine illustrated with 11 black engravings on linoleum or wood as well as 10 plates.
A portrait of Frédéric Mistral after Pirou pasted on an endpaper.
Rare gathering in volume and on deluxe paper of this Narbonne magazine of the Félibrige.
Handsome copy.
€300
Adrien BAGARRY, COLLECTIF
Florilège des conteurs galants du XVIIIème siècle
Librairie de France|Paris 1932|22.50 x 28.50 cm|2 volumes en reliures de l'éditeur
Collected edition, one of 2,500 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Publisher's binding in red half-shagreen with bands, spines slightly faded with five raised bands decorated with gilt ornamental motifs, vellum-style boards, some small marginal surface wear to heads of boards, illustrated covers and spine preserved, top edges gilt, bindings signed by Lise L. Bataille.
Work illustrated with 32 plates, 12 in color by Adrien Bagarry as well as tailpieces by Boris Grosser, cover illustrated by Jean Boisseau.
Literary contributions by Rétif de la Bretonne, Claude Godard d'Aucour, the comte de Caylus...
Handsome set.
€250
Lucien FONTANAROSA, Michel CIRY
Romans
Gallimard|Paris 1967|18 x 23 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
Collected edition printed on fine paper, the only issue.
Publisher's boards bound according to the original design by Hollenstein.
Work decorated with original illustrations by Tibor Csernus, Bernadette Kelly, Lucien Fontanarosa, Michel Ciry.
Handsome copy complete with its glassine wrapper.
€60
Christian BONNEFOI, Marc PIERRET
Le fileur du cygne
Monique Goldschmidt|Paris 1978|28 x 36 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
First edition, one of 26 numbered copies on Rives vellum, deluxe copy.
Publisher's binding with cream cloth spine, plexiglas boards, full mouse-colored cloth slipcase.
Work illustrated with 6 original drawings by Christian Bonnefoi on polystyrene tracing paper and tarlatane.
Signed by the author and illustrator on the justification page.
Slipcase very slightly and marginally discolored at head and foot of boards.
Rare and handsome copy.
€350
Olivier KAEPPELIN, Georges COURTELINE
Le train de 8h 47
Nouvelle librairie de France|Paris 1948|19 x 24 cm|broché
Edition decorated with original illustrations by Olivier Kaeppelin colored by pochoir by Liétard, one of 1150 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 100 on pur fil.
Preface by Pierre Mac Orlan.
Spine very slightly sunned without consequence, a crease mark to head of second board, justification page partially and lightly shaded, handsome interior condition.
€50
VAN ROMPAEY, Francis CARCO
Jésus-la-caille
Marcel Gasnier|Paris • & Étampes 1945|14 x 20.50 cm|relié
New edition decorated with original illustrations by Van Rompaey.
Half brown shagreen binding with corners, spine faded with four raised bands, minor rubbing to head and foot of joints, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
Handsome copy.
€50
Henri-Jacques DARRORT
Essai graphique de schizanthropie
Editions Louis Parriente|Paris 1980|28.50 x 38 cm|en feuilles sous chemise-étui
The first edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper and illustrated with original illustrations by the author.
Publisher's slipcase and chemise in full black cloth.
A minor corner tear inside the chemise slipcase.
A handsome copy.
€100
Paul VALÉRY
Cahier B 1910
Gallimard|Paris 1930|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First Gallimard edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japan paper, ours unnumbered, deluxe copy.
Half purple shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands with slight harmless scuffs, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with charming woodcuts in text.
€100
ANONYME, Walter SPITZER
Aucassin et Nicolette. Chantefable du treizième siècle adaptée par Maurice Pons
Les impénitents|Paris 1960|19.50 x 28.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
Edition printed in 145 numbered copies on Rives laid paper and illustrated with a frontispiece by Edouard Pignon as well as 9 original etchings by Walter Spitzer, of which 6 are on double page.
Two small tears without consequence to the slipcase. Handsome copy.
€250
Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE
Oeuvres
Club de l'honnête homme|Paris 1981-1983|18 x 26.50 cm|9 volumes en reliures de l'éditeur sous étuis
Edition illustrated with original artwork by Raymond Moretti, one of the numbered copies on laid paper, the only printing along with 300 copies on Rives vellum.
Publisher's Bradel bindings in full chocolate imitation morocco, smooth spines, covers decorated with gilt interlacing, mustard paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edges gilt, mustard cardboard slipcases bordered with chocolate imitation morocco.
Introduction by Frédéric Vitoux.
Set illustrated with numerous original color compositions by Raymond Moretti.
Handsome complete set in 9 volumes.
€600
André SIRAMY, Jean RAYMOND
Auvergne
S. n.|s. l. • [Clermont-Ferrand] 1976|27 x 36.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise
First edition, one of 25 hors commerce copies on Canson paper reserved for the author and collaborators, deluxe copy.
Work illustrated with 10 original drawings hors-texte by Jean Raymond.
Signed autograph inscription by the illustrator expanded with the author's signature below the justification page.
Fine copy.
€100
Francis JAMMES, Emilio GRAU-SALA
Almaïde d'Etremont ou l'histoire d'une jeune fille passionnée
Marcel Lubineau|Paris 1955|18.50 x 28 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui.
Edition illustrated with 60 original drypoints by Grau Sala, one of 70 numbered copies on Rives vellum.
Our copy as stipulated in the justification is complete with its suite with remarques, the 2 rejected plates and its proof on silk of the frontispiece.
Fine copy.
€350
Henri BÉRAUD
Plan sentimental de Paris
Editions Lapina|Paris 1927|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives paper.
Work illustrated with original drypoints by J. Boullaire and a portrait of the author by Madrassi as frontispiece.
Work lacking its slipcase.
Handsome copy.
€60
Bernhard LUGINBUHL
Skizzen für Lausanner Helvetia
Pierre-Alain Pingoud|Pully 1991|17.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition printed in a very small number of copies. The wortks consits of a folding composition in black by Bernhard Luginbühl.
A very good copy.
€100
Pierre d' HÉROUVILLE
Le Vincent Ferrier du XVIIème siècle. Le vénérable Julien Maunoir
Les éditions Dillen|Paris 1932|15 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition with original illustrations by R.R. de Coniac.
One ex-dono in ink on the first free endpaper.
A good copy.
€30
Jean GIONO, Moïse KISLING
Provence
Aux dépens d'un amateur (Bernard Klein)|s.l. [Paris] 1954|28.50 x 38.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui.
First edition with 25 illustrations in black and white and colors by Moïse Kisling, one of 35 numbered copies on Japon super nacré paper, the tirage de tête.
Preface by André Salmon.
This copy, as called for by the justification, is complete with its suite of color hors-texte illustrations on Hollande paper, its suite of color hors-texte illustrations on Arches, its suite of textual illustrations in black and white on China paper, one unpublished plate, a suite of plates not used for the final work on Hollande paper, and a cancelled copper plate.
The illustrations by Moïse Kisling consist of: one painted folded cover, a color portrait frontispiece, 11 illustrations hors-texte in colors and 12 textual illustrations in black and white.
A fine copy.
€2,500
Georges-Louis Leclerc, comte de BUFFON, Tavy NOTTON
Les chants du printemps
Aux dépens d'un artiste|Bourg-la-Reine 1957|25.50 x 32.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui.
Edition illustrated with 21 original engravings by Tavy Notton, one of 15 numbered copies on Japan super nacré, deluxe copy after 6 others differently enhanced.
Our copy, as stipulated in the justification page, is complete with the original signed drawing by Tavy Notton, with its two duplicate suites on Auvergne and Rives blanc, with the silk printing of 3 simple plates.
However, the copperplate and the silk printing of 3 double plates are lacking in our work. Tavy Notton's illustrations thus comprise: 1 frontispiece in black, 20 hors-texte in black of which 6 are double-page.
Very handsome copy.
€500
Louis ÉMIÉ, Léopold SURVAGE
L'état de grâce
Editions du Rond-Point|Paris 1946|19 x 23.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 50 hors commerce copies numbered on Marais vellum, the only issue with 725 other Marais vellum copies.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Louis Emié to Maurice Blanchot.
Work illustrated with drawings by Léopold Survage.
Pleasant copy.
€400
Bernard NOËL
Magritte
Flammarion|Paris 1976|21.50 x 28.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full cream cloth binding, smooth spine, with the illustrated dust jacket.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Bernard Noël to Maurice Blanchot.
Iconography.
Handsome copy.
€100
Léo FERRÉ
L'Opéra du pauvre
Editions du Grésivaudan|Paris 1988|24 x 32 cm|5 volumes en feuilles, chemises et étuis
First printing of the illustrations published in 5000 copies, ours being one of the copies on Arches vellum comprising the definitive state of the 50 color lithographs (n°1356).
The work is illustrated with 50 color lithographs by Jacques Pecnard, as well as a photograph of Ferré and Jacques Pecnard.
Slipcases slightly frayed at the top, otherwise a very handsome copy.
€600
Francis CARCO
Les humoristes
Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1921|13 x 20 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half boards with vellum-style corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt friezes at head and foot, black shagreen title-label with slight scratches, spine and boards partially soiled, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph inscription from Francis Carco to Charles Genty.
Work illustrated with drawings hors-texte by H. de Toulouse-Lautrec, H. Daumier, Gavarni, Capiello, A. Willette...
€100
Gérard MOURGUE, Wifredo LAM
Chant d'amour d'Evanthia
Librairie Le Pont de l'Epée|Paris 1982|19 x 25 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Signed autograph inscription by Gérard Mourgue.
Work illustrated with drawings by Wifredo Lam.
Scratches to joints, small tear at foot of front board, handsome interior condition.
€50
Émile VERHAEREN
Les campagnes hallucinées
Club du Livre|Paris 1962|25.50 x 33 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
Illustrated edition with 20 original etchings by André Jacquemin, one of 225 copies on Rives paper.
Publisher's full black leather binding in morocco style, spine with four raised bands showing light rubbing of no consequence, boards decorated with gilt fillets forming a geometric composition, green paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, light traces of rubbing to slipcase.
€200
Georges ZINK
Sichelte. - Moisson. Poésies sundgoviennes
Sté alsacienne d'édition et de diffusion d'art|Strasbourg 1978|25.50 x 33 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition prepared and annotated by Raymond Matzen, one of 250 numbered copies on Arches laid paper.
Publisher's full bordeaux cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine, front cover illustrated with a profile portrait of the author framed by triple gilt fillets, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Gérard Cachet as well as 15 lithographs and numerous original tailpieces by Robert Kuven.
Autograph inscription signed by Raymond Matzen.
Handsome copy.
€300
Maurice GAUCHEZ
Le réformateur d'Anvers
Imprimerie & Publicité Flor Burton|Anvers [Antwerp] 1929|25.50 x 32.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 200 numbered copies of the deluxe issue, ours one of 40 copies reserved for Enrique Mistler.
Work illustrated with original lithographs by Gastemans.
Gift inscription in ballpoint pen at head of an endpaper, three small tears at head and foot of spine and at foot of second board.
€100
Pierre CHAINE
Les commentaires de Ferdinand (suite des Mémoires d'un rat)
Dan Niestlé|Paris 1921|15.50 x 23.50 cm|relié sous étui
Edition illustrated with original illustrations by T. Polat, one of 50 copies on Arches paper, deluxe copies after 30 on Japan paper.
Spine with four raised bands set with black fillets decorated with undulating black fillets representing barbed wire and a poilu helmet enriched with an inlaid piece of brown morocco, boards enhanced with a pattern of black fillets representing barbed wire and poilu helmets in the corners and centers enriched with inlaid pieces of brown morocco, black fillet on the leading edges, frame of red morocco listel and double gilt fillets with gilt poilu helmets in the corners on the pastedowns, endpapers and pastedowns of gray watered silk, following endpapers of handmade paper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt; slipcase bordered with the same morocco and covered with handmade paper, brown felt interior, superb contemporary binding signed René Kieffer.
Work illustrated with 38 etchings, an original frontispiece and an original hors-texte by T. Polat.
Like all copies of the deluxe issue, our copy is complete with its duplicate suite of the frontispiece and hors-texte on China paper.
Manuscript signatures of the author and publisher on the justification page.
Fine copy perfectly executed by René Kieffer.
€1,200
Edmond & Jules de GONCOURT
Les aventures du jeune baron de Knifausen
A. Romagnol|Paris 1904|14.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
First separate edition decorated with 11 original etchings by Louis Morin, one of 130 numbered copies in soleil octavo format on Arches laid paper.
Half navy blue morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, frames of gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by L. Bernard.
Our copy, as stipulated in the justification page, contains the triple state of the etchings.
Some minor foxing.
Handsome copy despite the sunned spine.
€150
Gustave GEFFROY
La servante
A. Romagnol|Paris 1905|14.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
First edition illustrated with 25 original wood engravings by Géo-Dupuis, one of 130 numbered copies on China paper and reimposed in quarto soleil format.
Half navy shagreen binding with corners, spine sunned with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, gilt fillets framing the marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by L. Bernard.
Our copy, as stipulated in the justification page, does include the double state of the wood engravings.
Some minor foxing. Handsome copy despite the sunned spine.
€150
Louis TRUC
Avec rime et raison
Paris 1968|16.50 x 25.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 300 numbered copies, the only deluxe copies.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Louis Truc.
Work illustrated with original illustrations by Pierre Fève.
Rare and handsome copy.
€80
Muslih-ud-Din Mushrif ibn Abdullah SAADI, Franz TOUSSAINT
Le jardin des roses et des fruits
Claude Aveline|Paris 1927|18.50 x 25 cm|broché
Illustrated edition with original compositions drawn and engraved by André Deslignères, one of 400 numbered copies on handmade laid paper, the only edition along with 25 Japan and 25 Holland copies.
Handsome copy.
€150
Pierre HUMBOURG, Frans MASEREEL
Le boy de sa majesté
René Kieffer|Paris 1928|20.50 x 26.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, this one not included in the justification because hors commerce, the only printing with 10 Japon.
Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Humbourg.
Illustrated with 7 original woodcuts by Frans Masereel.
Two small lacks, not serious, to head and to foot of spine, slight spots on the endpapers.
€500
Jacques CHARDONNE, André JORDAN
Romanesques
Stock|Paris 1943|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
New edition illustrated with original drawings by André Jordan and printed in a numbered edition of 2200 copies on deluxe paper.
Small stains at foot of front board.
€40
Camille MAUCLAIR
Le charme de Bruges
L'Edition d'art H. Piazza|Paris 1929|15.50 x 21 cm|broché sous étui
Illustrated edition with 16 original watercolor compositions enhanced with pochoir by H. Cassiers, one of 500 numbered copies on Japan paper, the only printing with 100 other Japan copies.
Spine and covers lightly and marginally sunned without concern, handsome copy.
€80
Camille MAUCLAIR
Le charme de Versailles
L'Edition d'art H. Piazza|Paris 1930|15.50 x 21 cm|broché sous étui
Edition illustrated with 17 original color compositions by C. Jouas, one of 650 numbered copies on Japan paper.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned without consequence, handsome copy.
Marginal stains to slipcase.
€80
Francis de CROISSET, Henry de RENAUCOURT
La féerie cinghalaise. Ceylan avec les anglais
P. Montchanin|Paris 1928|19 x 25 cm|relié
First printing of the woodcuts and headpieces by Henry de Renaucourt, one of 24 on Hollande paper.
Bradel binding in half cardboard with vellum-style bands, smooth spine, snake-skin-style title label framed with wavy gilt fillets, snake-skin cardboard bands, moiré-effect paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Our copy, as stipulated in the justification, is complete with the Japan paper suite of the 6 original woodcuts.
Fine copy in excellent condition.
€350
Henry CHAMPLY
La femme de qui?
EPOC|Paris 1943|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 25 copies numbered by the author, the only deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with an original woodcut by Jean Lebédeff as frontispiece.
Three tears with small lacks on the joints, a snag and a tear at foot of the second board, traces of scratches on the boards, gift inscription on the title page.
€60
Charles MAURON, André DUNOYER DE SEGONZAC
Poèmes en prose
Imprimerie Coulouma|Argenteuil 1930|17.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 180 numbered copies on Arches, the only issue with 15 Japan copies.
Work illustrated with an etching by A. Dunoyer de Segonzac as frontispiece.
Some small worming affecting mainly the endpapers.
€200
Francis NORGELET
Fresques du souvenir
François Bernouard|Paris 1923|17.50 x 22 cm|broché
First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on handmade Arches vellum.
Signed autograph inscription by Francis Norgelet.
Our copy is complete with the author's portrait by Despiau and his painting by Charles Guérin.
Furthermore, our copy is enhanced with Charles Guérin's painting engraved in three colors by Jules Germain which consists of a trial printing of 3 copies of this proof, ours bearing No. 6.
Handsome copy.
€150
Jean GENET
Le balcon
Marc Barbezat|Décines [Décines-Charpieu] 1956|15 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 32 numbered copies on Japon nacré, the tirage de tête.
Illustrated covers with an original lithograph by Alberto Giacometti.
Slight worming to spine.
A good, well-margined copy.
€3,800
Emmanuel LOOTEN
Sur ma rive de chair...
Paillart|Paris s. d. [1968]|25 x 32.50 cm|en feuilles sous couverture et chemise
First printing of Eekman's lithographs published in 740 copies (no. 80) signed by the authors.
One joint of the chemise very slightly split at foot for a few centimeters.
The work is illustrated with lithographs hors-texte in black by Eekman.
Handsome copy.
€80
Philippe CHABANEIX, Robert LOTIRON
Musiques nouvelles
Les pharmaciens bibliophiles|Paris 1958|23.50 x 28.50 cm|en feuilles sous double chemise et étui
Edition with 32 original lithographs by Robert Lotiron, one of 200 numbered copies on Rives, the only printing.
A rare and good copy.
€300
Boris MOISSARD, Jean VELLIOT
Décharges
Le passage|Dieppe 1984|17 x 25 cm|broché
Edition printed in 400 numbered copies on Lana royal paper.
Work illustrated with 12 original drawings by Jean Velliot.
Spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned without significance.
Rare and handsome copy.
€80
André POULAIN
Les jaunets du Pé Malandain
Guillemot & Lamothe|Paris 1938|16.50 x 22.50 cm|relié
First edition printed in 800 numbered copies on bibliophile vellum, ours one of the 100 hors commerce copies, deluxe issue.
Half dark green shagreen binding with corners, spine sunned with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, two corners with two scratches showing slight loss of leather, top edge gilt.
Work illustrated with original illustrations by Maurice Millière.
€50
Emmanuel BLANCHE, Gérard de NERVAL
La main enchantée
Editions Marcel Besson|Paris 1943|19 x 24 cm|broché
Edition with original illustrations by Emmanuel Blanche, one of 600 numbered copies on Renage vellum.
Work illustrated with 15 full-page color plates by E. Blanche as well as 14 color vignettes in text.
Handsome copy.
€70
F.D. GUERRAZZI
La Serpicina (le petit serpent)
Maurice Glomeau|Paris 1921|14.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
First edition in French, one of 500 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only deluxe copies after 65 Arches copies enhanced with a suite of illustrations.
Half cherry red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands with very light scratches of no importance, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
Work illustrated with original color illustrations by Frédéric Bourdin.
Handsome copy in an attractive binding.
€80
Frédéric LEFÈVRE
Monsieur Maubenoit philatéliste
Ariane|Paris 1945|16.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies on special offset paper.
Work illustrated with original illustrations by F. Perrault-Harry.
Endpapers very lightly and partially shaded without significance, handsome copy.
€30
Franz TOUSSAINT
La sultane Daoulah
Editions Mornay|Paris 1923|14 x 20 cm|relié
Edition decorated with original orientalist illustrations by A.H. Thomas, one of 950 numbered copies on Guarro paper.
Half brown shagreen binding with corners, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with gilt floral motifs featuring, as petals, red shagreen incisions, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Handsome copy.
€80
Gabriel COUSIN
Le baiser de la déesse
S. n.|s. l. 1928|19 x 24 cm|broché
First edition printed in 300 copies on laid paper.
Autograph inscription signed by Gabriel Cousin to Dr. Labruyère.
Work illustrated with hors-texte illustrations by Carlègle, Choisnard, Darrieux, Pastour, Dethomas, Bernard père & fils...
Spine slightly sunned, handsome copy.
Rare.
€80
REYBAZ
Le 1er mystérieux. Souvenirs de guerre d'un légionnaire suisse
André Barry|Paris 1932|21.50 x 25 cm|broché
First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on tinted Arches paper, deluxe copy.
Signed autograph inscription by Reybaz.
Work illustrated with 33 original compositions by Hautot and a frontispiece reproducing "Le légionnaire" by Steinlen.
Spine slightly faded, some minor foxing affecting mainly the endpapers, as well as the half-title and title pages.
Rare.
€300
Thérèse CASTEL, Louis ICART
Destin de femme
Editions Egix|Paris 1945|25.50 x 33 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
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.
€1,000
Jean-Marc D'ANTHOINE
Au clair d'Hellas
La comédie humaine|Paris 1938|23 x 28.50 cm|broché
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.
€100
André FRAIGNEAU, François-Martin SALVAT
Bagage grec
La Table Ronde|Paris 1945|25.50 x 38 cm|en feuilles sous chemise
First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue after 2 Annam, 3 Japan and 45 Montval.
Work illustrated with original color lithographs by François Salvat.
Handsome copy lacking its slipcase.
€120
Jean FAUTRIER, Robert GANZO
Lespugue[Lespugue]
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] 1942|35.50 x 29.50 cm|en feuilles sous couverture
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.
€2,000
Robert GANZO
Du dancing ou le danseur sentimental
Editions Lemarget|Paris 1930|15 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, one of 270 numbered copies on Rives vellum, the only deluxe copies after 15 Japan and 20 Holland.
Work illustrated with an original frontispiece and headpiece by Marcel Vertès.
Our copy is enriched with the duplicate state of the frontispiece and headpiece.
Signed autograph inscription from Robert Ganzo to André Lecoeur.
Handsome copy.
€150
Oscar DOMINGUEZ, Robert GANZO
Domaine[Domain]
S. n.|s. l. 1942|19.50 x 25.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
With 8 original etchings to text and hors-texte by Oscar Dominguez, one of 70 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives paper, the only printing with 4 on old Japon paper, variously enriched.
Autograph inscription from Robert Ganzo to a couple of his acquaintance on half title.
This copy is additionally enhanced with a manuscript quatrain signed by the author on the page opposite half-title.
Autograph signatures of the author and illustrator on the justification page.
Some slight small foxing mostly affecting the first leaves, a joint of the chemise cracked, with a tear almost all over it.
A rare copy in a chemise and flexible slipcase with wood-effect paper boards.
€2,500
Emile COMBE, Raoul SERRES
L'Achèvement du Boulevard Haussmann
Devambez s.a.|Paris 1927|29.50 x 39 cm|en feuilles sous couverture et chemise rigide
First edition printed in 2000 copies, ours being one of the copies on laid paper.
Some stains on the chemise.
The work is illustrated with six hors-texte plates in black and color by Henri Montassier and Raoul Serres.
€90
Théodore de BANVILLE
Diane au bois. Comédie héroïque en 2 actes en vers
Carteret (ancienne librairie Conquet)|Paris 1911|21 x 29.80 cm|relié
First edition, illustrated with 14 lithographic compositions by Maurice Eliot.
Copy printed for M. E. Terré. Text within a border frame. Grand Velin.
Half chocolate morocco with corners signed Lortic. Jansenist spine with raised bands. Some pale foxing at beginning of work. Minor rubbing. Handsome copy.
€400
Henri de RÉGNIER, George BARBIER
Les rencontres de monsieur de Bréot
A. & G. Mornay|Paris 1930|16.50 x 20 cm|broché
Illustrated edition, one of 78 copies on Japan paper, our copy being one of 12 hors-commerce copies nominally printed specially for Gaston Morancé, from the deluxe issue.
Our edition is illustrated with numerous and beautiful color illustrations in and out of text by George Barbier.
First cover with folded illustrated cover in colors by George Barbier. Spine slightly sunned with a small stain.
€600
COLLECTIF
Le Guignol enchaîné - pamphlétaire illustré ; tête de collection du n°1 du 10 mars 1922 au n°17 du 10 novembre 1922
Agence parisienne de distribution|Paris 1922|21.50 x 30 cm|18 numéros agrafés
First edition of the complete series comprising 17 issues.
Each issue contains 44 pages and is illustrated with a bicolor lithograph by Marcolon, E. Tap, Charlereal and Georges Bergère.
Some covers detached and occasional foxing.
Left-wing journal in the continuity of le Grand guignol whose publication ended on February 22, 1922, le Guignol illustré is a semi-monthly satirical illustrated publication published exclusively under pseudonyms. It was created by Maurice Brivet and publishes articles on politico-economic scandals and moral affairs of the time. It is also an engaged journal which was at the origin of numerous campaigns led against banks and colonial companies notably.
Joined with the first issue of le Guignol déchaîné from November 10, 1922.
Very rare.
€250
Eugène BURNAND
Les Paraboles
Berger-Levrault & Cie|Paris 1908|30 x 40 cm|en feuilles sous couverture et chemise à rabats
First edition limited to 1500 copies, ours being one of the 1350 copies on laid paper with the 11 plates printed separately on handmade paper from Arches manufacturers and all illustrations in color and black printed on the text paper.
Publisher's chemise in full ecru cloth stamped in gilt with wheat ear motifs, watered silk flaps. Cover of illustrated paper with a design matching the chemise.
Eleven engravings printed separately presented under printed tissue guards, 32 headpieces, 9 vignettes in the text and 19 tailpieces by Eugène Burnand.
Some surface wear to the chemise and numerous foxing marks on the plates.
€80
Alcime SINAN
Le Vieux Mans méconnu
Chez l'auteur|Le Mans 1930|26 x 33 cm|en feuilles
First edition printed in 300 copies (n°202).
Copy in sheets under publisher's half-cloth chemise closed with laces.
Chemise flaps torn and cover faded. Work illustrated with 54 plates and 50 vignettes after drawings by Alcime Sinan.
€300
Eugène CORNEAU, Alphonse de LAMARTINE
Entretiens XV du cours familier de littérature
Aux dépens de l'artiste|Paris 1948|25.50 x 33.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
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.
€250
Francis CARCO, Jean OBERLÉ
Paname
Henri Jonquières|Paris 1927|17.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
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.
€150
F.D. GUERRAZZI
La serpicina (le petit serpent)
Maurice Glomeau|Paris 1921|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
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.
€60
Henri PERRUCHOT
Les grotesques
Les 13 épis|Paris 1948|18 x 26.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
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.
€70
Jules LAFORGUE, Gérard COCHET
Moralités légendaires
Hipppocrate & ses amis|Paris 1955|23 x 28.50 cm|en feuilles
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.
€150
Jacques DEVAL
Marie galante
Editions Mornay|Paris 1935|15.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
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.
€40
Aristide MAILLOL, LONGUS
Les pastorales de Longus ou Daphnis & Chloé traduction d'Amyot revue et complétée par P.L. Courier
Les frères Gonin|Paris 1937|14 x 21 cm|en feuilles sous chemises et étui
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.
€1,500
LONGUS, Charles GUÉRIN
Les pastorales de Longus ou Daphnis & Chloé traduction de messire Jacques Amyot revue, corrigée, complétée de nouveau refaite en grande partie par P.L. Courier.
Georg & Cie|Paris 1923|16.50 x 25.50 cm|relié sous étui
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.
€800
Rodolphe SALIS
Contes du Chat Noir
Les arts et le livre|Paris 1927|15 x 20.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
Edition with original color illustrations by Joseph Hémard, one of 1100 numbered copies on tinted vellum, the only printing with 65 Annam.
Handsome copy.
€150
Franz TOUSSAINT
La sultane Daoulah
Editions Mornay|Paris 1923|14.50 x 20 cm|broché
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.
€80
Raymond QUENEAU
Variations typographiques sur deux poèmes de Raymond Queneau
Editions Dire|Paris 1964|33 x 18 cm|en feuilles
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.
€900
Pierre LOUŸS
Aphrodite
Charpentier & Fasquelle|Paris 1906|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
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.
€30
René BOYLESVE
La leçon d'amour dans un parc
L'Edition d'art H. Piazza|Paris 1942|14.50 x 20.50 cm|relié
Edition illustrated in color by A. Calbet, one of 170 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue after 30 Japan.
Half old rose box binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt swallow tools as well as a butterfly and flowers in inlaid box of several colors, covers preserved, top edge gilt retaining deckle edges, binding signed Flammarion. Our copy is complete with the suite in black as indicated in the justification.
Fine copy very handsomely bound.
€350
Jean BRULLER [VERCORS] Samuel Ustazade SILVESTRE DE SACY
10 légendes en marge du livre[Ten Legends in the Margin of the Book]
Creuzevault frères|Paris 1930|20.50 x 27.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
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.
€1,200
Eugène LE ROY
Le moulin du Frau
Mornay|Paris 1927|15 x 20.50 cm|relié
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.
€380
Jean-Gabriel DARAGNES (to André GIDE)
Les amies
A l'enseigne de la guirlande|Bayonne 1919|19.50 x 27.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
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.
€800
Jules PASCIN, Pierre MAC ORLAN
Tombeau de Pascin
Textes et Prétextes|Paris 1944|25.50 x 33 cm|broché
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.
€1,300
Maurice LEMAÎTRE
Les aventures d'El Momo
Centre de créativité|Paris 1968|27 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, one of 5 hors commerce copies justified and signed by the author, the only printing along with 20 copies enriched with drawings by the author.
A rare and handsome copy of this supertemporal comic book to be colored and enriched by the reader, relating an episode from May 68.
A pale marginal dampstain at the head of the first page, diminishing and disappearing on the following pages.
€500
André DUNOYER DE SEGONZAC, Claude ROGER-MARX
Les vits imaginaires
S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [circa fin des années 20]|13.50 x 16.50 cm|agrafé
First edition, published under the pseudonym of Claudinet and illustrated with original erotic engravings by André Dunoyer de Segonzac, one of 250 numbered copies on vergé d'Arches paper, the only printing.
With 9 free compositions by André Dunoyer de Segonzac, consisting of 2 attractive original hors texte etchings, one title vignette heightened in red showing a bird on a phallus, one vignette on the justification leaf showing a naked woman and five culs-de-lampe with erotic motifs.
Spine slightly faded, slight marginal traces of adhesive paper to endpapers, bookseller's catalogue label pasted to final pastedown, but otherwise a good copy.
Rare.
€900
Valdo BARBEY, Claude FARRÈRE
De Londres à Venise par New-York
René Kieffer|Paris 1949|25.50 x 32.50 cm|en feuilles sous double chemise et étui
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.
€300
Albert T'SERSTEVENS
Supplément au livre III, chapitre II des Essais de Montaigne : Presbion ou de la vieillesse
Editions du Trianon|Paris 1928|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies on laid paper.
Work illustrated with 4 etchings by J. Boullaire.
Handsome copy.
€40
André SALMON, André DERAIN
Le calumet
Nrf|Paris 1920|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition in part printed in 760 numbered copies on vélin blanc paper.
With 60 original woodcuts by André Derain.
A very good copy.
€230
Jean-François CHABRUN, TITA
Qui fait la pluie et le beau temps
Les pages libres de la Main à plume|s. l. 1943|11 x 14.50 cm|une feuille rempliée
First edition, one of 250 copies on colored coated paper, the only printing with 5 China paper and 10 Auvergne paper copies.
Our copy is complete with its hors-texte drawing by Tita.
Fine copy.
€60
Jacques HEROLD, Claude SERNET
Ici repose
Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1967|13 x 22.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Arches paper, deluxe issue.
Front cover lightly shaded at head, otherwise a handsome and rare copy.
Our copy includes, as frontispiece, the signed and numbered color etching by Jacques Hérold.
Manuscript signature of Claude Sernet on the justification page.
€350
Paul ROUSSET
Histoire de Pi, un drôle de numéro
Chez l'auteur|Paris 1962|21 x 27 cm|broché
First edition printed in 200 hors commerce copies.
Signed by the author, with a manuscript correction by the author regarding his address on the back cover.
Work illustrated with 12 humorous drawings by the author.
A rare and handsome copy.
€80