Inscribed Books

First edition.
Cntemporary marbled roan binding, smooth spine with partialy faded roll-tooled and ruled gilt motifs, burgundy roan title-label, spine-ends restored, joints restored at head and foot, marbled paper pastedowns and endpapers, gilt ruled leading edges, upper corners bent, marbled edges.
Some minor foxing, browned leaves, printed library stamp and pencil annotations to one endpaper.
Provenance: Louis Humbert library, with his bookplate on front pastedown.
Rare signed inscription by Charles Nodier to the royalist journalist, disciple of Félicité de La Mennais, staunch critic of Romanticism Pierre-Sébastien Laurentie: "A Monsieur Laurentie, son dévoué...

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, with a press clipping pasted at the foot of the page bearing the autograph inscription, the sales price reference has yellowed at the foot of the back cover.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Professor Christian Cabrol to Pierre Troillard.

First edition.
Handsome copy despite small, harmless stains on the edges.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Alain Juppé to a woman named Ginette.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine and boards marginally discoloured, foxing on edges.
Signed and inscribed copy from Paul Bonnecarère to film industry figure Jean-Pierre Richard, son of Carlo Rim, enhanced with a signed autograph tribute from Joan Hemingway.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A discreet trace of adhesive tape at the foot of the spine and boards, light foxing to endpapers.
Iconography.
Autograph inscription signed by Claude Lévi-Strauss to the Islamologist Henri Laoust.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
A fold to upper left corner of first cover, stains to top edge not touching text.
Preface by Simone de Beauvoir.
Autograph inscription signed by Anne Tristan to Gilbert Guilleminault "... ni mégères, ni frustrées..." ["... neither shrews, nor frustrated..."] enriched with the signature of Annie de Pisan.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine creased, some minor foxing to edges.
Complete with its folding map at end of volume.
Iconography.
Signed autograph inscription from Alain Bombard to Gilbert Guilleminault.

First edition illustrated with in-text drawings by the author.
Half navy blue shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt garlands decorated with gilt typographical motifs, gilt friezes at head and foot, frame of double gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, front cover preserved, bookplate pasted on a pastedown, soft slipcase in full marbled paper with small marginal rubbing.
Our copy is enhanced with two original drawings by Marius Renard corresponding to the illustrations on pages 110 and 261, the drawings are mounted on blue-grey cardboard sheets.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy despite two small tears at head of spine.
Signed autograph inscription from Anna Langfus to Ninette Schapira.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Fine copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Yves Bonnefoy to his friend the painter Myklos Bokor and his wife Claude: "Pour Myklos et Claude, avec affection. Yves." ["For Myklos and Claude, with affection. Yves."]

First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on laid paper, ours one of the hors commerce copies.
Work illustrated with 4 reproductions of works by Claude Garache.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Yves Bonnefoy to his friend the painter Myklos Bokor: "Pour Myklos Bokor, avec affection Yves" ["For Myklos Bokor, with affection Yves"] enhanced by the manuscript signature of Claude Garache in pencil.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Fine copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Clavel to Gilbert Guilleminault.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy despite slight worming of no consequence to the covers.
Covers illustrated by Raymond Peynet.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Gilbert Guilleminault.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Echenoz to Denis Blamont.

New edition of the French translation of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Vassilis Vassilikos to friends named Tina, Max and David presenting his wishes for the new year 1990: "... Ton "manifeste" Max est à point, simple, direct et efficace..." ["... Your "manifesto" Max is just right, simple, direct and effective..."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine lightly sunned as usual, some marginal foxing to foot of front cover.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Patrick Modiano to Michelle Cotta on his second work.

First edition on ordinary paper.
A handsome copy.
Amusing autograph inscription signed by Michel Déon to Christan (Giudicelli): "... ce petit livre qui a au moins un mérite : il est court et ne brigue pas le prix Nobel. Michel" ["... this little book which has at least one merit: it is short and does not seek the Nobel Prize. Michel"]

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A small tear to the head of the front cover, two stains on the back cover.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Léon Zitrone to M. Arrang

New edition without iconography.
Spine very slightly sunned.
Signed autograph inscription reading: "Amitié d'un ami du Centre Patrice Lumumba. Michel Leiris" ["Friendship from a friend of the Patrice Lumumba Center. Michel Leiris"].

New edition.
Publisher's full blue cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket which shows only very slight marginal tears of no consequence.
Iconography.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from Paul-Emile Victor to one Claude.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine and boards marginally sunned.
Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Baynac to Georges Goldfayn.
We include two autograph letters signed by Jacques Baynac to Georges Goldfayn about the work and the people and groups cited, on which the two correspondents do not always agree, as well as an autograph letter signed by Georges Goldfayn in response: "Je te remercie vivement pour m'avoir adressé Mai retrouvé. Pour excitante et roborative qu'ait été ma lecture de ton livre, elle n'en a pas moins été fatiguée par divers énervements..." ["I thank you warmly for sending me Mai retrouvé. However exciting...

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Publisher's full white paper boards, smooth spine, illustrated front cover.
Work illustrated with humorous drawings by Loup.
Signed and inscribed by Pierre Perret to Brigitte Forest.

First edition of the Dutch translation by J.W.F. Werumeus Buning.
Half tan sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with a gilt cartouche with floral motifs enhanced with red mosaic morocco pieces forming the petals, red morocco title-label and author's name, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Illustrated with 6 photographic portraits as well as 50 drawings.
Precious signed autograph inscription from the translator J.W.F. Werumeus Buning: "A Messieurs les Fratellini hommage respectueux de leur traducteur et admirateur. JWF Werumeus Buning, Paris 28 Mai 1925." ["To Messrs. Fratellini, respectful...

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full dark blue boards, complete with its dust jacket which has no defects.
A very handsome copy.
Manuscript signature by James Ellroy on an endpaper.

First edition in French.
Two vertical fold marks on the covers.
Work illustrated with drawings by Tomi Ungerer.
Autograph inscription signed by Tomi Ungerer to a young man named Thomas.

Third edition with some parts in first edition as it was revised and expanded.
Iconography, press clippings included.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Carzou to Madame Troillard.
We include an envelope addressed to the dedicatee and an invitation to an exhibition of Carzou's recent works presented at "Le Dôme" in Montparnasse.

First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
Minor lacks at head and foot of spine, scattered foxing.
Precious and rare autograph inscription signed by Jules Case to Emile Zola "... à mon cher maître Emile Zola, son affectueusement dévoué..." ["... to my dear master Emile Zola, his affectionately devoted..."]
Rare copy of exceptional provenance.

First edition of Jean Lébédeff's compositions printed in 350 numbered copies on strong vellum.
Calligraphy and colored images by Jean Lébédeff, signed by him on the justification page.
Shadows from the folded-over cover, very fine copy in publisher's chemise and slipcase.
Signed autograph inscription from Jean Lébédeff to André Goukowsky.

First edition in French.
Some inevitable lacks to the protective film covering the work, an angular crease mark at the head of the front cover.
Text by Bertrand Raison, work illustrated with photographs from the film.
Rare and precious autograph signature by Akira Kurosawa on the half-title page.

First edition of the French translation, a service de presse (advance) copy.
Spine lightly sunned, rear cover with a small stain at head.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Erskine Caldwell: "To the Queneau's with the best wishes of their quest. Erskine Caldwell. Paris. August 1947."

First edition.
Handsome copy.
Bradel binding in full grey cloth, smooth spine, complete with dust jacket which has three small spots and a minor tear to the front cover.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Thomas Stearns Eliot to Raymond Queneau.

First edition.
Copy with a folding photographic frontispiece.
Half brown shagreen binding, lightened spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, original wrappers preserved.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Cosme de La Torriente, in Spanish, to the Cuban French-language poet Armand Godoy.

Fine and amusing signed manuscript letter from Roger Martin du Gard addressed from Cassis to Alice Rim (3 and a half pages, 54 lines in black ink) in which he lyrically praises the benefits of the delicious Parisian confections that his correspondent sends him: "... Et quelles sucreries ! Si Dieu pouvait goûter ce que Boissier fabrique avec ses fruits, comme il serait honteux des grossiers produits de ses arbres, et comme il aurait envie de recommencer sa création..." ["... And what confections! If God could taste what Boissier makes with his fruits, how ashamed he would be of the crude products of his trees, and how he would want to begin his creation anew..."]
He also...

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A small fold to upper right corner of front cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Jean d'Ormesson to Sophie d'Abreu: "... ces dragées douces-amères..." ["... these bittersweet dragées..."]

First edition illustrated with humorous drawings by Trez.
Publisher's white paper boards, smooth spine, illustrated front cover.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Trez to Sophie d'Abreu enhanced with an original drawing depicting a cheerful figure sliding a ballot into a radio while saying "Je vote Radiobleue" ["I vote for Radio Blue"].

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure Lafuma laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome full-margined copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Robert Poulet to Maurice Bourdet.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Stephen Hecquet to Roland Bailly.

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.

First edition illustrated with humorous drawings by Trez.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Trez to Sophie d'Abreu with an original drawing of a hanged man with a red tongue sticking out, swinging from the Z of Trez.

Visiting card with his Parisian and Orsay addresses on which Gaston de Pawlowski has added a few words apologizing for not having time to visit his friend in Champagne.
The mention of Champagne brings back his memories as a conscript and of the 1914-1918 war: "... il fallait m'inviter en 1895 lorsque je me promenais avec le 132e dans vos environs ou en 1914 lorsque je battais en retraite par Epernay..." ["... you should have invited me in 1895 when I was walking with the 132nd in your area or in 1914 when I was retreating through Epernay..."]

First edition, one of the numbered copies on pure laid paper, ours being one of 100 hors commerce copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine and covers very slightly and marginally sunned.
Signed autograph inscription from Marcel Coulon to Fernand divoire.

First edition published in 2900 copies, ours being one of the copies on Alfa paper.
Three stains at foot of second cover.
Literary contributions by Léon-Paul Fargue (La Drogue), André Malraux (Le Voyage aux îles fortunées), Henry Michaux (L'époque des illuminés), Sören Kirkegaard (Fragments d'un journal), etc...
Commerce, literary review founded by Marguerite Caetani, appeared in the form of twenty-nine "quarterly notebooks published under the supervision of Valéry, Fargue and Larbaud" between 1924 and 1932. Its publication formed part of the competitive tradition of French reviews of the 1920s and was not content merely to promote the most prominent authors of French...

Edition illustrated with drawings by Piem.
Publisher's full white cardboard binding, smooth spine, illustrated front cover.
Handsome copy despite two discolorations on the covers.
Autograph inscription signed by Piem to Sophie d'Abreu: "... cent dessins et un incertain regard..." ["... a hundred drawings and an uncertain gaze..."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A tiny paper loss to the upper right corner of the first cover, otherwise a handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Raspail.

First edition in French.
Publisher's full grey cloth binding, smooth spine, front board decorated with chiseled vignettes, black paper endpapers and pastedowns.
Work illustrated with 40 heliogravures.
Small stains on verso of first endpaper and on the following page.
Rare autograph signature of Heinrich Harrer in Tibetan and Roman characters on the endpaper.

First edition of this exhibition catalogue of the painted works and photographs of François-Marie Banier.
Handsome copy, rich iconography.
Dated autograph inscription signed by François-Marie Banier to Ulrike (Bergweiler) expanded with an original multicolored double-page composition.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket, press cuttings included.
Signed autograph inscription by Jean Dutourd to Pierre Troillard, gift inscription by the latter at the head of the preceding page serving as bookplate.

Typed letter dated and signed in blue ink by Fernandel, addressed from his Marseilles property "Les milleroses" to his great friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim, who was also his biographer.
(24 lines, creases inherent to folding for mailing as well as in the left margin).
Fernandel first conforms to the courtesies of New Year wishes: "Obligé de commencer ma lettre comme la tienne (par correction), je te présente mes meilleurs voeux pour toi et tous ceux que tu aimes." ["Obliged to begin my letter like yours (out of courtesy), I present my best wishes for you and all those you love."] before signifying that he will not delay in...

Typed letter dated and signed in blue ink by the illustrator and caricaturist Sennep, on Figaro letterhead, addressed to his friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim, congratulating him on the Cross of the Legion of Honor which was recently awarded to him.
April 24, 1962,
all my most affectionate congratulations! J. Sennep", these few words being accompanied by an original drawing by Sennep showing himself applauding the Cross of the Legion of Honor that was awarded to his friend.

Handwritten signed photographic postcard from Tristan Bernard addressed to his friend 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 (21 lines in black ink on Hotel Windsor letterhead in Cannes).
A small pinhole at the head of the photograph showing all the affection that Carlo Rim had for his venerable friend Tristan Bernard, having certainly hung this postcard in his home.
The postcard shows Tristan Bernard facing forward with his handsome and imposing beard. On the verso, he added:
"Le monsieur du verso, c'est évident, c'est sûr... c'est le plus beau...

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Yves Coppens to Francis Tyszkiewicz.

Later edition published a few months after the original for the first volume, first edition for the second.
Handsome set for which no deluxe copies were printed, with press clippings included.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Edgar Faure to Pierre Troillard on each volume.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, with gift inscription in blue ink to upper right corner of front endpaper.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Mathieu to Pierre Troillard.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy complete with its wraparound band and cellophane wrapper.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Edgar Faure to Pierre Troillard: "... en très amical souvenir de leur ancien "contrôleur général"..." ["... in very friendly remembrance from their former "controller general"..."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Régine Deforges to Fabrice Bové: "... ces chroniques du temps qui passe..." ["... these chronicles of passing time..."]

First edition, an advance copy.
Handsome copy, press clippings included.
Signed autograph inscription from Alain Peyrefitte to the perpetual secretary of the Académie française Jean Mistler enhanced with a signed autograph tribute from Claude Lévi-Strauss.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Half brown sheep binding, spine lightly faded with four raised bands, a tear at foot of spine, marbled paper boards, wood-grain endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved,
Handsome copy.
Fraternal autograph inscription signed by the Immortal and Resistance member Louis Pasteur-Vallery-Radot to the Immortal Vichy supporter General Weygand.

First edition of the exhibition catalog for the retrospective of photographic works by William Klein, Jörg Krichbaum and Anton Corbijn at the Morsbroich Museum in Leverkusen.
Richly illustrated.
Complete with dust jacket which has a scratch to the lower left corner of the front panel.
Autograph inscription signed by William Klein to Thierry Marlat on the dust jacket, with William Klein having crossed out the surnames of the two other photographers participating in the exhibition.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Pierre Luminet to a woman named Nathalie: "... ces chutes & trouvailles célestes..." ["... these celestial falls & findings..."]

First edition.
Interior foxing, light marginal stains on covers.
Preface by M. Louise d'Alq.
Autograph inscription signed by Armand Bourgeois to Séverine: "... le touchant et pénétrant auteur de autour d'un problème..." ["... the touching and penetrating author of around a problem..."]

New edition.
Handsome copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket which has small harmless tears at head and foot of spine.
Beautiful full-page autograph inscription signed by Jean d'Ormesson to Alain Kerlorc'h and his wife: "Pour l'ambassadeur de Bretagne, ce monde évanoui - mais vivant, avec les voeux diplomatiques de J. d'Ormesson..." ["For the ambassador of Brittany, this vanished world - but living, with the diplomatic wishes of J. d'Ormesson..."]

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Work illustrated with an out-of-text drawing by Fernand Léger.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Luc Bérimont: "Pour Colette de Jouvenel, avec l'affectueuse pensée du grand viager 1958." ["For Colette de Jouvenel, with the affectionate thoughts of the grand viager 1958."]

First edition of the catalogue of works donated by Tomi Ungerer to the Museum of the city of Strasbourg, the artist's birthplace.
Handsome copy.
Very rich iconography.
Signed autograph inscription from Tomi Ungerer to a couple of friends whose surname he enigmatically does not cite in full: "Pour Marie Jane et Jean H....d herzlich" ["For Marie Jane and Jean H....d heartily"] accompanied by a small drawing depicting a heart pierced by an arrow.

First edition.
Some foxing.
Half black shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with triple gilt fillets, gilt arms at foot of spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, one lower corner slightly damaged, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Adolphe Thiers to the Marquis de Bouillé.
Provenance: from the library of the Marquis de Bouillé with his gilt arms at foot of spine.

First edition of this thesis defended by Pierre Portail.
Two small repaired tears on the lightly sunned spine.
Rare.
Moving and precious autograph inscription signed by Pierre Portail to Frédéric-Henry Manhès, known as Colonel Manhès, who was Jean Moulin's deputy then arrested by the French police and deported to Buchenwald: "Au colonel Manhès, Président de la F.N.D.I.P." ["To Colonel Manhès, President of the F.N.D.I.P."], avec mes sentiments respectueux. P. Portail. Février 1948." ["with my respectful sentiments. P. Portail. February 1948."]
After the war Colonel Manhès was president of the National Federation of Deported and Interned Resistance Fighters...

First edition, one of 90 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Very fine copy.
Preface and notes by Jean Marais, iconography.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Marais: "Pour Micheline, avec mes voeux de bonheur" ["For Micheline, with my wishes for happiness"].

New edition of the French translation.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with drawings by Tomi Ungerer.
Autograph inscription signed by Tomi Ungerer to a young man named Eliott.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy of the memoirs of Catherine Chabaud, the first woman to complete a solo, non-stop round-the-world race during the 1996-1997 Vendée Globe.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Catherine Chabaud: "A Anne-Soleine, bon vent dans la vie !" ["To Anne-Soleine, fair winds in life!"]

First edition on ordinary paper.
A tear at foot of spine, small lacks to foot of title-page and half-title, gift inscriptions in pen by a previous owner on front board and below the autograph inscription.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Claude Farrère: "A Léon Gambetta son petit frère Farrère. (ma première pièce écrite par moi)." ["To Léon Gambetta his little brother Farrère. (my first play written by me)."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by San Antonio to one of his friends : « Pour toi cher Boral, dont la gentillesse ajoute au bonheur qu'on a d'acheter des Davidoff. En toute amitié de ton vieux San Antonio. » ["For you dear Boral, whose kindness adds to the pleasure of buying Davidoff cigars. In friendship from your old San Antonio."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Rare signed autograph inscription from Abbé Pierre "A Jacques Chirac (?) et tous ceux qui lui sont chers. En respectueuse amitié. Abbé Pierre." ["To Jacques Chirac (?) and all those dear to him. In respectful friendship. Abbé Pierre."]

First edition.
Iconography.
Handsome copy.
Bookplate of a Céline bibliophile pasted on a pastedown.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Frédéric Vitoux to the Céline bibliophile Patrice Espiau.

First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, with press clipping laid in.
Rare dated and signed autograph inscription by Mary Higgins Clark, partially in French, to Christine Constant.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Vladimir Volkoff to the Immortel Jean Hamburger.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies after 30 Japan and 100 Holland.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Maurice Dekobra to Mr Rasquin.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription from Kenneth White to François Nourissier: "... le paysage antérieur..." ["... the anterior landscape..."]

New edition with some parts in first edition as entirely revised.
Iconography.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Gilbert Lely: "Pour monsieur Thierry de Clermont-Tonnerre qui a bien droit à la reconnaissance du marquis de Sade, auquel il a donné par deux fois l'hospitalité de sa belle collection 10/18. Mais n'est-il pas son parent par alliance ? (Voyez ci-après pages 458, 461, 489, 644.) Hommage très distingué de Gilbert Lely" ["For Monsieur Thierry de Clermont-Tonnerre who has every right to the gratitude of the Marquis de Sade, to whom he has twice given hospitality in his beautiful collection 10/18. But is he not his relative by marriage? (See...

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Precious and fine autograph inscription signed by Louis Aragon: "A Maurice Druon, s'il pouvait avoir patience de lire ce livre... Louis" ["To Maurice Druon, if he could have the patience to read this book... Louis"].

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Joseph Joffo to Tince Kieffer accompanied by a drawing representing a flower on the facing page.

New edition of the French translation.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with drawings by Tomi Ungerer.
Autograph inscription signed by Tomi Ungerer to a young lady named Manon.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Marek Halter to Delphine Horville.

New edition of the French translation.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with drawings by Tomi Ungerer.
Autograph inscription signed by Tomi Ungerer to a young lady named Manon.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Two stains to foot of first cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Charles Maurras to Madame Lacrouts.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Pierre Vidal-Naquet to Réjane and Pierre Le Bat.

New edition published a few months after the first edition.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by François Mitterrand to Monsieur Gnée.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Small stains on fore edge, otherwise handsome copy complete with dust jacket.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Lucien Bodard to Madame Devillers: "... en la remerciant de son travail si précis et si raffiné, en la remerciant aussi de son infinie gentillesse. Très respectueusement." ["...thanking her for her work so precise and so refined, thanking her also for her infinite kindness. Most respectfully."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a small lack at head of spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Valéry Giscard d'Estaing to a man named Julien.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Elie Wiesel to a couple of friends named Françoise and Pierre: "Pour Françoise, si sage - et Pierre, si fou - et tous deux, si merveilleux. de vos amis : Marion et Elie. le 4.2.99." ["For Françoise, so wise - and Pierre, so crazy - and both of you, so wonderful. from your friends: Marion and Elie. 4.2.99."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite some worming to the verso of the covers.
Autograph inscription signed by Joseph Joffo to a woman named Clodie: "A Clodie et... un sac de bises" ["To Clodie and... a bag of kisses"] accompanied by a drawing representing a flower.