Inscribed Books

Maurice CHEVALIER
Carte postale photographique dédicacée à Alice Rim représentant un policier de la garde royale montée canadienne
S. n.|Montréal [Montreal] 2 Avril 1956|9 x 14 cm|une feuille
Photographic postcard inscribed by Maurice Chevalier to Alice Rim depicting a Canadian Mounted Police guard.
The postcard is addressed, from Montreal, to Caro Canaille, pen name of Alice Rim, Carlo's wife.
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, author of "Ma belle Marseille", a caricaturist, a filmmaker and was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob and André Salmon whom he met in Sanary.
€100
Maurice CHEVALIER
Carte postale photographique dédicacée à Alice Rim représentant une femme du Swaziland peinte par Kent Cottrell
Johannesburg 15 Juin 1955|10.50 x 14.50 cm|une feuille
Photographic postcard inscribed by Maurice Chevalier to Alice Rim depicting a woman from Swaziland painted by Kent Cottrell.
The postcard is addressed, from Johannesburg, to Caro Canaille, pen name of Alice Rim, Carlo's wife.
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, author of "Ma belle Marseille", a caricaturist, a filmmaker and was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob and André Salmon whom he met in Sanary.
€100
Maurice CHEVALIER
Carte postale photographique dédicacée à Alice Rim représentant sa propriété "La Louque" à Marnes-la-Coquette
S. n.|Marnes-la-Coquette 10 Octobre 1954|10.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille
Photographic postcard inscribed by Maurice Chevalier to Alice Rim depicting his property "La Louque" at Marnes-la-Coquette:
"Chère Caro" ["Dear Caro"] (le pseudonyme de plume d'Alice Rim était Caro Canaille) ["the pen name of Alice Rim was Caro Canaille"] ,
vous savez que je suis surchargé de travail et qu'en plus je ne pas très bien le bonhomme des cocktails ou expositions ou autres signatures. Je n'y suis jamais à l'aise. Je suis très heureux de notre nouvelle sympathie et suis certain que la vie nous permettra de le confirmer." ["you know that I am overloaded with work and that furthermore I am not very good at being the fellow for...
€100
Sophie BRAMLY
Un matin j'étais féministe
Kero|Paris 2019|13 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Sophie Bramly to a woman named Micaela: "Par ce qu'il est temps de tout saisir des subtilités qui nous écartent de notre chemin !" ["Because it is time to grasp all the subtleties that lead us away from our path!"].
€80
William FAULKNER
Requiem for a Nun
Random House|New York 1951|12 x 19 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, one of 750 numbered copies signed by the author, the only grands papiers (deluxe) copies.
Publisher's binding in half black cloth, marbled paper boards.
Autograph signature of William Faulkner on the justification page.
A beautiful copy, complete with its original acetate dust jacket.
€3,500
André BERGERON
Je revendique le bon sens
Editions Liana Levi|Paris 1996|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine slightly yellowed at head, small tear to the wraparound band.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band: "André Bergeron s'interroge sur le syndicalisme".
Fine dated and signed autograph inscription from André Bergeron to Jean-Jacques Oechslin who was for several years president of the "Groupe des employeurs": "... en amical hommage, ce message que je sais de bon sens, vertu rare aujourd'hui. Puisse l'Europe se faire - et se faire vite - avant qu'il ne soit trop tard. Avec mes voeux pour lui et pour l'organisation dont il se charge. le 3.10.1996." ["...in friendly homage, this...
€50
Henri MICMACHER
Le plus beau jour de la vie
Presses de la Cité • Solar|Paris 1978|13.50 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, one of 200 numbered copies, the only deluxe copies.
Publisher's full blue skyvertex Bradel binding, smooth spine very lightly discolored decorated with blind fillets.
Iconography.
Handsome copy despite three small scratches to upper right corner of second board.
Grateful autograph inscription signed by Henri Micmacher, creator with his wife of the Pronuptia establishments, to one of his close collaborators nicknamed Poupette: "A Poupette, ce modeste témoignage. A Poupette qui depuis 14 ans est avec nous plus Pronuptia que la plupart et que malheureusement je ne vois pas assez. A celle qui a aidé avec tant d'enthousiasme à monter la grande aventure...
€150
Harry MATHEWS
Bristol autographe signé adressé à son amie Claude Arthaud
S. n.|Lans-en-Vercors 17 Octobre 1976|14.70 x 11.70 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Autograph signed bristol card from Harry Mathews addressed to his close friend Claude Arthaud (24 lines in black ink) from his country retreat in Lans-en-Vercors, Isère, envelope included.
In this note filled with tender nostalgia, Harry Mathews shares with his correspondent the sadness he felt at not being able to reach her when she was in Paris and the difficulty of contacting her: "Je t'ai appelé trois fois à Paris aux dates que tu m'avais indiquées. La troisième fois une vois (sic) extraordinairement émilienne a prononcé la formule si familière : "c'est de la part de qui ? Madame, elle est n'est pas là, monsieur." ["I called you three times in Paris on the dates you...
€300
Paul COLIN
Dessins, peintures de Paul Colin 13 Avril - 25 mai 1951
Maison de la Pensée Française|Paris 1951|16 x 22 cm|broché
First edition of this exhibition catalog presenting works by Paul Colin at the Maison de la pensée française from April 13 to May 25, 1951.
A small lack to head of spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Colin to Pierre Teulon.
€100
André COMTE-SPONVILLE
Valeur et vérité - Etudes cyniques
P.U.F.|Paris 1994|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally lightened.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by André Comte-Sponville to his friend the philosopher Dominique Lecourt.
€120
William STYRON
Sophie's Choice
Jonathan Cape|London 1979|16 x 24 cm|cartonnage de l'éditeur
Sophie's Choice

Jonathan Cape | London 1979 | 16 x 24 cm | publisher's binding

First English edition.
Publisher's binding in full black cloth. Complete of its printed jacket illustrated with the photographic portrait of the author, with two small missing pieces at the top of the spine.

Surprising autograph inscription signed and dated by Meryl Streep, a year before she played the title role in the movie adaptation by Alan J. Pakula, for which she won the Oscar for Best Actress in 1983: "For Keith, thanks for an interesting afternoon, 16/10/1981, London"
This "Keith" could very well be Keith Barish, producer of the Pakula...
€1,500
SERGE
Rue du monde
Marcel Seheur|Paris 1931|13 x 18 cm|broché
Edition printed in 2000 copies.
Work illustrated with drawings in text and full-page in black and colors by the author.
Spine sunned with small lacks at head and foot, handsome interior condition.
Signed autograph inscription from Serge enhanced with a small drawing depicting a naval anchor, a heart and a star: "Pour toi Carlo Rim, marseillais de Paris cette rue du monde affectueusement d'un parisien de Marseille." ["For you Carlo Rim, Marseillais of Paris this street of the world affectionately from a Parisian of Marseille."]
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, author of "Ma belle Marseille", a caricaturist, a filmmaker and was...
€80
Jean PRÉVOST
Lucie Paulette
Nrf|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Two lacks at foot of spine and lower right corner of first cover, a light stain at center of first cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Prévost to 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.
€40
Pierre BOURDIEU
Choses dites
Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1987|13.50 x 22 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Minor stains to foot of covers.
Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Bourdieu to Nabile Izris.
€450
Renaud CAMUS
Buena vista park
Hachette|Paris 1980|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Renaud Camus to Claude Arthaud: "... en très voisine amitié..."
€100
François René de CHATEAUBRIAND
Essai sur la littérature anglaise et considérations sur le génie des hommes, des temps et des révolutions
Furne • Charles Gosselin & Cie|Paris 1836|13.50 x 22.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
First edition.
Half brown sheep bindings, smooth spines decorated with triple gilt fillets and gilt decorative motifs, gilt friezes at head and foot, marbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers (soiled, with black ink stains, lacks or corner restorations, significant lack to the rear board of the first volume) and spine preserved, modern pastiche bindings.
Foxing, one stain at the foot of the leaves in the first half of the second volume not affecting the text.
Very rare autograph inscription signed by François René de Chateaubriand on the half-title page of the first volume to his secretary and faithful friend [Bernard Jean Erhard Desmousseaux]...
€5,000
Thierry MAULNIER
Les vaches sacrées
Gallimard|Paris 1977|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Light scratches and corner crease marks on the front cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Thierry Maulnier to François de la Magloire.
€50
André COMTE-SPONVILLE
L'être-temps - Quelques réflexions sur le temps de la conscience
P.U.F.|Paris 1999|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite light creases to the left margin of the front cover.
Signed autograph inscription from André Comte-Sponville to his friend the philosopher Dominique Lecourt.
Reading marks in black and green ink by Dominique Lecourt on certain paragraphs.
€120
Régis DEBRAY
I.F. suite et fin
Gallimard|Paris 2000|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Régis Debray to his friend the philosopher Dominique Lecourt: "A Dominique avec l'amitié complice de Régis D." ["To Dominique with the complicit friendship of Régis D."]
€80
Régis DEBRAY, Jean BRICMONT
A l'ombre des lumières - Débat entre un philosophe et un scientifique
Odile Jacob|Paris 2003|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Régis Debray to his friend the philosopher Dominique Lecourt: "A Dominique Lacourt avec le salut amical de Régis D." ["To Dominique Lacourt with the friendly greetings of Régis D."] enhanced with the manuscript signature of Jean Bricmont.
€80
Françoise GIROUD
Les françaises : de la Gauloise à la pilule
Fayard|Paris 1999|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Françoise Giroud to Claude Merikelon.
€50
Ilya EHRENBOURG
Les années et les hommes
Gallimard|Paris 1962|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Boards slightly soiled.
Rare and precious autograph inscription signed by Ilya Ehrenburg, in Cyrillic, to Nathalie Sarraute.
€300
Marcel BLEUSTEIN-BLANCHET
Sur mon antenne - Souvenirs d'une radio libre
Gallimard|Paris 1947|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on deckle-edged paper, ours specially printed for General Koenig.
Bradel binding in full white cardboard simulating vellum, spine with four compartments decorated with panels outlined in red, red fillet frame on boards, front cover preserved, top edge red.
Precious autograph inscription from Marcel Bleustein, who took the pseudonym Blanchet during the Resistance, to General Koenig, the great victor of the battle of Bir Hakeim: "Pour monsieur le général Koenig, en témoignage de ma grande admiration et de mon respectueux attachement. Son ancien officier de presse Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet le 24 Nov. 1948" [For General Koenig, as a...
€750
REMY
La Ligne de Démarcation Tome XV
Librairie académique Perrin|Paris 1969|13.50 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition on ordinary paper.
Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
Iconography.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Colonel Rémy to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably a friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.
€80
José GIOVANNI, Jean SCHMITT
Les loups entre eux
J.-C. Lattès|Paris 1982|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Minor lacks to film laminate at board corners.
Signed autograph inscription from José Giovanni to Jean-Pierre Richard enriched with the signature of Jean Schmitt.
€50
Boris VIAN, James M. CAIN
Le Bluffeur
Gallimard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|Broché
First edition of the French translation established by Boris Vian, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine slightly sunned as usual.
Amusing signed autograph inscription from Boris Vian: "Pour le gars Chalugimot, avec les compliments du coétagiste de service." ["For the guy Chalugimot, with compliments from the service co-tenant."]
€2,300
Alain BADIOU
Trajectoire inverse : Almagestes - Premier volume seul
Seuil|Paris 1964-1967|14 x 20.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine slightly sunned.
Rare and precious autograph inscription signed by Alain Badiou: "A Nathalie Sarraute, bien que dans d'autres voies." ["To Nathalie Sarraute, though in other ways."]
€700
(to Antoine BLONDIN) Bernard BAROKAS
La chanson de Bertram
Grasset|Paris 1978|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
A slight crease mark to the lower right corner of the front cover, covers slightly soiled but without significance.
Precious and friendly autograph inscription signed by the author to Françoise and Antoine Blondin.
€50
Miguel de UNAMUNO
Paz en la guerraPaz en la Guerra
Libreria de Fernando Fe|Madrid 1897|14 x 21.50 cm|relié
Paz en la Guerra

Libreria de Fernando Fe | Madrid 1897 14 x 21,5 cm | full cloth

First edition of the first work by Miguel de Unamuno.

Binding in full marbled cloth, spine in five compartments set with gilt stippling and adorned with gilt fleurons, title pieces and name of the author in olive green sheep, some scratches on the spine ends and in the margins of the boards, marbled endpapers.
Two restored tears affecting the text to pages 305-306 and 319-320, ex-dono in purple pencil by a former owner of the work on the half-title page, library stamp printed on the title page.

Rare autograph presentation signed by Miguel de...
€1,800
Yann QUEFFÉLEC
Moi et toi
Fayard|Paris 2004|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy with the dust jacket.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Yann Queffelec to a friend named Anne.

€40
Mohammed KHAÏR-EDDINE
Le déterreur
Seuil|Paris 1973|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine very slightly sunned without consequence.
Fine and political signed autograph inscription by Mohammed Khaïr-Eddine: "A Christian Giudicelli ce déterreur marocain qui finira bien par écraser la tête assassine de son Roi. Bien amicalement. Mohammed K.E. 1973." ["To Christian Giudicelli this Moroccan digger-up who will eventually crush the murderous head of his King. With friendship. Mohammed K.E. 1973."]

€180
Jean FREUSTIÉ
L'héritage du vent
Stock|Paris 1979|12 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Freustié to Christian Giudicelli.
€70
Mohammed KHAÏR-EDDINE
Une vie, un rêve, un peuple, toujours errants
Seuil|Paris 1978|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine very lightly sunned without gravity.
Autograph inscription signed by Mohammed Khaïr-Eddine: "A Christian Giudicelli ces images d'un Maroc qu'il connait bien. Très amicalement. KhaïrEddine." ["To Christian Giudicelli these images of a Morocco that he knows well. Very cordially. KhaïrEddine."]

€180
William CLIFF
Marcher au charbon
Gallimard|Paris 1978|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very slightly sunned without consequence.
Signed autograph inscription from William Cliff to Christian Giudicelli: "A toi mon cher Christian, de tout coeur, William." ["To you my dear Christian, wholeheartedly, William."]

€60
Pierre MONNIER
Les pendules à l'heure
Editions du Flambeau|1992|15.50 x 24.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's white paper boards, slight damage to headcaps without consequence, photographic cover.
Autograph inscription from Pierre Monnier to Jean-Pierre Rudin: "... qui aime que les pendules soient à l'heure avec l'amitié de Pierre Monnier." ["...who likes the clocks to be on time with the friendship of Pierre Monnier."]

€60
William CLIFF
Ecrasez-le
Gallimard|Paris 1976|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very lightly sunned without consequence.
Signed autograph inscription from William Cliff to Christian Giudicelli: "Mon cher Christian, donne-toi donc un peu de temps pour lire un ou deux poèmes. Je t'embrasse. William." ["My dear Christian, do give yourself a little time to read one or two poems. I embrace you. William."]

€60
Odette JOYEUX
Le troisième oeil - La vie de Nicéphore Niepce
Editions Ramsay|Paris 1990|15 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Beautiful full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Odette Joyeux to Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian Giudicelli, à mon cher Christian à mon tour de "doubler". Je te fais parvenir un nouvel exemplaire de ces troisièmes regards dont je t'ai tant parlé en souhaitant que tu en sois content. Ton amie, ton interrète Odette (Joyeux), Mars 1990." ["To Christian Giudicelli, to my dear Christian, my turn to 'double.' I am sending you a new copy of these 'Third Looks' which I have spoken to you about so much, hoping that you will be pleased with it. Your friend, your interpreter Odette...
€70
William CLIFF
America
Gallimard|Paris 1983|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Two light stains on the spine very slightly sunned without significance.
Autograph inscription signed by William Cliff to Christian Giudicelli: "Pour toi mon cher Christian cette longue et bizare errance, avec les sentiments de ton devoué. William." ["For you my dear Christian this long and strange wandering, with the feelings of your devoted. William."]

€60
Jack HALLAM
The ghosts' who's who
David & Charles|London 1977|14 x 22.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's binding in full black cloth, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket featuring a spider web on the front cover.
Some asterisks in blue ballpoint pen at the head of certain paragraphs.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Jack Pallam to a man named Jacques.
€200
Henri THOMAS
Sainte jeunesse
Gallimard|Paris 1972|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Henri Thomas to Christian Giudicelli: "... en souvenir des amicales conversations et pour l'avenir. Henri" ["... in memory of friendly conversations and for the future. Henri"]
€60
Alain BORER
Koba
Seuil|Paris 2002|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Alain Borer to Christian Giudicelli across three pages, composed as follows: on the first endpaper which has been cut out, a printed stamp representing the god Horus exclaiming: "Pour Charles" ["For Charles"]; by lifting the window created by Alain Borer, one can see, on the half-title page, a printed stamp representing the god Anubis who, like Horus, expresses himself in these terms: "Zeus Anubis Giudicelli (les noms des deux dieux étant barrés)" ["Zeus Anubis Giudicelli (the names of the two gods being crossed out)"]
Finally, on the title page, this autograph...
€80
Roger VRIGNY
Instants dérobés
Gallimard|Paris 1996|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Beautiful autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Pour Christian ces instants dérobés, de la part de son ami qui l'embrasse sur beau papier. Roger. 8 Mars 96." ["For Christian these stolen moments, from his friend who embraces him on beautiful paper. Roger. 8 March 96."]

€170
Henri THOMAS
Joueur surpris
Gallimard|Paris 1982|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Thomas to Christian Giudicelli: "... amicale pensée, souvenir souvenir que me veux-tu ?" ["...friendly thoughts, memory memory what do you want from me?"]
€60
Roger VRIGNY
Accident de parcours suivi de Amour et de Une tâche sur la vitre
Gallimard|Paris 1985|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian pour célébrer notre (déjà) longue amitié sans accident de parcours je t'embrasse. Roger. 6/9/85" ["To Christian to celebrate our (already) long friendship without any mishaps, I embrace you. Roger. 6/9/85"]

€170
Roger VRIGNY
Un ange passe
Gallimard|Paris 1979|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Pour Christian mais entre nous demeure, ce qui est plus fort que la vie, le secret des jours partagés. Roger." ["For Christian but between us remains, what is stronger than life, the secret of shared days. Roger."]

€170
William HUMPHREY
L'adieu du chasseur
Gallimard|Paris 1960|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
A stain to upper left corner of back board, a small tear at foot of slightly sunned spine.
Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by William Humphrey in French to Christian Giudicelli.

€170
Louis ARAGON, Hamid FOULADVIND
Aux abords de Rome - Elégie à Romano[n the Outskirts of Rome – Elegy for Romano]
Les Editeurs Français Réunis|Paris 1980|10.50 x 13.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First collected edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full beige cloth binding, smooth spine, green paper endpapers and pastedowns.
Work illustrated with drawings by Alexandre-Alecos Fassianos.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Louis Aragon to Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian Giudicelli de la part de deux amis de l'Italie..." ["To Christian Giudicelli from two friends of Italy..."] enriched with the signature of Hamid Foulâdvind.
€300
Gérard MENDEL
Enquête par un psychanalyste sur lui-même
Stock|Paris 1981|13 x 22 cm|broché
First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Handsome copy despite two fold marks at the corners of the front cover.
Full-page autograph inscription signed by Gérard Mendel to historian Max Gallo.
€80
Michel ROCARD
Entretien avec Judith Waintraub
Flammarion|Paris 2001|13.50 x 22 cm|broché
First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Rocard to his close friends Eric Westphal and his wife Martine: "A Martine et Eric en souvenir de tant d'années de compagnonnage, avec toute mon amitié" [To Martine and Eric in memory of so many years of companionship, with all my friendship].

€60
José BERGAMÍN
La cabeza a pajaros
Ediciones Del Arbol|Madrid 1934|8.50 x 12.50 cm|relié
First edition printed in 600 numbered copies on papel de hilo.
Full burgundy flexible boards binding, smooth spine with light superficial scuffs to joints, front board stamped in center with a blind-stamped bird reproducing the illustration from the front cover, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, decorative gilt board-edges on pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, all edges gilt.
Rare autograph inscription signed by José Bergamin: "A Willsen amigo JBergamin." ["To Willsen friend JBergamin."] enriched with a drawing representing a small bird between two flowers.
€800
Jacques CHESSEX
Jonas
Grasset|Paris 1987|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Chessex to Christian Giudicelli: "... les dérives de Jonas et l'amitié de Jacques Chessex." ["... the drifts of Jonas and the friendship of Jacques Chessex."]
€120
José CABANIS
Lettres de la Forêt-Noire 1943-1998
Gallimard|Paris 1999|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by José Cabanis to Christian Giudicelli: "... mon voisin trop rare, en souvenir d'un ami disparu..." ["... my too rare neighbor, in memory of a departed friend..."]
€60
(Arthur RIMBAUD) Alain BORER
Rimbaud l'heure de la fuite
Gallimard|Paris 1991|12.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Rich iconography.
Autograph inscription signed by Alain Borer to Christian Giudicelli: "Pour Christian, tout en avant, dans la lumière et dans la force - en toutes proximités. Alain" ["For Christian, all forward, in light and in strength - in all proximities. Alain"] enhanced with an ink stamp design reminiscent of an Egyptian hieroglyph.
€60
Michel ROCARD
Si la gauche savait - Entretiens avec Georges-Marc Benamou
Robert Laffont|Paris 2005|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Rocard to his close friend Eric Westphal: "A Eric, mon plus vieux et complice ami dans l'existence, pour confirmer une fidélité indéracinable dans l'amitié" ["To Eric, my oldest and most complicit friend in life, to confirm an ineradicable faithfulness in friendship"].

€60
Michel ROCARD
Si ça vous amuse - Chronique de mes faits et méfaits
Flammarion|Paris 2010|15 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from Michel Rocard to his close friend Eric Westphal and his wife Martine: "... ce qui a suivi nos débuts communs, avec ma fidèle amitié..." ["... what followed our shared beginnings, with my faithful friendship..."]

€60
Francis PONGE
La rage de l'expression
Gallimard|Paris 1976|10.50 x 18 cm|broché
First edition in pocket book format, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Francis Ponge to the writer Christian Giudicelli.
€120
Jacques BARON
L'allure poétique 1924-1973
Gallimard|Paris 1972|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
New edition, with some parts in first edition as revised and corrected.
Spine lightly sunned without damage.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jacques Baron to Christian Giudicelli.

€60
Henri THOMAS
A quoi tu penses
Gallimard|Paris 1980|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very lightly sunned without damage.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Thomas to Christian Giudicelli: "... ces récitations qui vont du grave au doux, du plaisant au sévère..." ["... these recitations which go from grave to gentle, from pleasant to severe..."]
€60
Roger VRIGNY
Le bonhomme d'Ampère
Gallimard|Paris 1988|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "A toi, Christian, que le bonhomme d'Ampère soit le signe de notre vie et de notre amitié, je t'embrasse. Roger." ["To you, Christian, may le bonhomme d'Ampère be the sign of our life and our friendship, I embrace you. Roger."]

€170
Jacques CHESSEX
Les yeux jaunes
Grasset|Paris 1979|12.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Minor light stains of no consequence to margin of front cover, handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Chessex to Christian Giudicelli: "... cette histoire errante..." ["this wandering story..."]
€120
Jean-Pierre DARROUSSIN
Et le souvenir que je garde au coeur
Fayard|Paris 2015|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Small light stains on the fore edge and on the back cover, a handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Pierre Darroussin to a woman named Stéphanie.
€50
René DEPESTRE
En état de Poésie
Les Editeurs Français Réunis|Paris 1980|10.50 x 13.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full green cloth binding, smooth spine, green paper endpapers and pastedowns.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by René Depestre to the writer Christian Giudicelli.
€180
Bernard FRANK
En soixantaine - Chroniques 1961-1971
Julliard|Paris 1996|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A small fold to lower right corner of back cover, otherwise handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Autograph inscription signed by Bernard Frank to Christian Giudicelli.
€120
Roger VRIGNY
La vie brève
Gallimard|Paris 1972|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on pure thread laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a lack to margin of the first endpaper.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Pour toi, mon Christian, la vie n'est pas brève car tu sais bien que "nous vivrons toujours" Roger." ["For you, my Christian, life is not brief because you know well that 'we will always live' Roger."]

€150
Roger VRIGNY
Le garçon d'orage
Gallimard|Paris 1994|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Quarante ans après "arban" voici le garçon d'orage qui lui répond à sa manière... A toi, Christian, qu'il soit le gage "sur beau papier" de mon affection fraternelle et de ma tendresse. Je t'embrasse. Roger." ["Forty years after "arban" here is the storm boy who responds to him in his own way... To you, Christian, may it be the token "on beautiful paper" of my brotherly affection and my tenderness. I embrace you. Roger."]

€170
Jean-Louis BORY
La peau des zèbres
Gallimard|Paris 1969|15 x 22 cm|broché
First edition, printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Louis Bory to Christian Giudicelli: "... ou les difficultés de n'être pas cheval..." ["... or the difficulties of not being a horse..."] enhanced with an original drawing in black felt-tip pen depicting two zebras facing each other.
€100
John FOWLES
Daniel Martin
Albin Michel|Paris 1981|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine and covers marginally and lightly yellowed, complete with publisher's slip.
Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by John Fowles to Christian Giudicelli.
€300
Roger VRIGNY
Pourquoi cette joie ?
Gallimard|Paris 1974|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian, à qui je dois beaucoup de cette joie pour qu'il la garde toute sa vie dans son coeur, son ami. Roger. 17/3/74" ["To Christian, to whom I owe much of this joy so that he may keep it all his life in his heart, his friend. Roger. 17/3/74"]

€170
Adolf RUDNICKI
Hier soir à Varsovie
Gallimard|Paris 1978|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, an advance copy.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Adolf Rudnicki to Jacques Duchâteau.
€80
Jean-Pierre RIVES
Jean-Pierre Rives - Sculptures
Galerie Enrico Navarra|Paris 2001|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition of the catalogue of Jean-Pierre's sculptures presented at the Enrico Navarra gallery in Paris.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with reproductions of works by the emblematic and fiery captain of the French rugby team who became a sculptor.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Jean-Pierre Rives to a lady named Lorraine.
€180
Georges PEREC
La clôture et autres poèmes
Hachette|Paris 1980|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the slightly sunned spine.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Pierre Getzler.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Perec to Chantal Labre.
€750
Pascal QUIGNARD
Sur l'image qui manque à nos jours
Arléa|Paris 2014|11 x 18 cm|broché
First edition in paperback format.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Pascal Quignard to Chantal (Labre).
€60
Emmanuel BERL
Rachel et les autres grâces
Grasset|Paris 1965|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the press.
Some worming to first endpaper, otherwise handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
Fine signed autograph inscription from Emmanuel Berl: "A Claude ces huit grâces qu'elle a déjà lues & que j'eusse voulu qu'elle illustrât. Avec la tendre et malheureuse affection & les hommages d'Emmanuel Berl." ["To Claude these eight graces which she has already read & which I would have wished her to illustrate. With tender and unfortunate affection & the homages of Emmanuel Berl."]
€100
André BAY
L'énigme orchidée
Régine Deforges|Paris 1988|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, with a photocopy of a press clipping included.
Signed autograph inscription from André Bay to Nadine Nimier: "Pour la grande Nadine cette énigme orchidée qui lui doit beaucoup. Son tout aimant André Bay." ["For the great Nadine this orchid enigma which owes her much. Her loving André Bay."] enhanced with a small drawing of an orchid.
€40
Michel MERLAY
Histoire d'un meurtre
Les éditions Rieder|Paris 1929|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copies after 16 Holland.
Handsome full-margined copy with two slight lacks to spine, small worming to some deckled edges.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Merlay to Marcel Willard.
€80
Mathias MALZIEU
38 mini westerns (avec des fantômes)
Pimientos|Urrugne 2003|12.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Handsome copy despite two small marginal tears of no consequence.
Signed and inscribed by Mathias Malzieu to a man named Rémi, accompanied by a drawing of a smiling figure.
€50
Pierre FÉDIDA
Corps du vide et espace de séance
Editions Universitaires Jean-Pierre Delarge|Paris 2003|16 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, with press cuttings included.
Autograph inscription signed by psychoanalyst Pierre Fédida to Nadine Nimier: "Pour toi Nadine avec beaucoup de tendresse. Pierre." ["For you Nadine with much tenderness. Pierre."]
€60
André FIGUERAS
Fernand Gregh poète moderne
Jouve & Cie|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed and inscribed by André Figuéras to Dona Sangor.
€30
Dominique de ROUX
De Gaulle
Editions Universitaires|Paris 1967|11 x 17 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine very lightly sunned, one stain to margin of back cover.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Dominique de Roux to his friend Vladimir Dimitrijevic, founder of L'Age d'Homme publishing house: "Pour toi Vladimir notre exemple à tous. Affection. 21 Dec. 1967." ["For you Vladimir, our example to all. With affection. 21 Dec. 1967."]
€100
Henry THÉTARD
Coulisses et secrets du cirque
Plon|Paris 1934|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine sunned, one angular lack at foot of second board.
Signed autograph inscription from Henry Thétard to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as Max Jacob.
€60
Gaston DERYS, G. LAMI
Les amantes
H. Simonis Empis|Paris 1899|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 6 numbered copies on Japan paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies after 2 on China paper.
Half blue morocco binding with corners, faded spine with five raised bands set with dots and decorated with double gilt fillets, some minor rubbing to spine, double gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of combed paper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed Ach. Pollet.
Work illustrated by G. Lami.
Moving signed autograph inscription from Gaston Derys: "A ma chère Minnie, à ma chère femme, je dédie ce livre d'amour, où chante l'écho de nos baisers." ["To my dear Minnie, to my dear wife, I dedicate...
€150
Frédéric PASSY
De la souveraineté temporelle des papes au point de vue de la justice et de la religion
E. Dentu|Paris 1860|15.50 x 25 cm|broché
First edition.
Some lacks to head and foot of spine as well as to corners of boards, worming to boards, offsetting from blue cover to title page.
Rare.
Autograph inscription signed by Frédéric Passy to Victor Modesse.

€80
Jorge AMADO
Carte de visite signée de Jorge Amado sur laquelle il a ajouté quelques mots, sans doute à l'attention de son amie Alice Raillard, traductrice de ses ouvrages en français
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1990]|11 x 7.50 cm|une feuille
Printed visiting card of Jorge Amado on which he has added a few words, probably for his friend and translator of his works into French Alice Raillard: "Com un abraza cordial do Jorge Amado."
Handsome copy.
€150
Lucien DESCAVES, Pierre-Eugène VIBERT
Philémon vieux de la vieille
Georges Crès & Cie|Paris 1922|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
New edition, one of the copies on laid paper.
Spine slightly sunned at head and foot with two small lacks.
Work illustrated, as frontispiece, with a portrait of the author by Pierre-Eugène Vibert.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Lucien Descaves to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob.
€60
René HUYGHE, Roger TAILLIBERT
Oeuvres récentes de Roger Taillibert
Metropolis|Paris 1977|23.50 x 19.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Publisher's black pasteboard binding, black cloth spine, yellow pasteboard slipcase with trace of label at foot of second board.
Work illustrated with reproductions of constructions by Roger Taillibert.
Text by René Huyghe: "L'architecture et la révolution des formes."
Autograph inscription signed by Roger Taillibert: "A Georges Patrix l'ami qui par son talent à toujours bati (sic) l'architecture de couleurs et de la joie." ["To Georges Patrix the friend who through his talent has always built the architecture of colors and joy."]

€100
Michel BUTOR, Jiri KOLAR
Jiri Kolar l'oeil de Prague suivi de La Prague de Kafka et de réponses par Jiri Kolar
La différence|Paris 1986|13 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated by Jiri Kolar.
Some reading marks in blue ballpoint pen in the margins of certain paragraphs.
Manuscript signature by Jiri Kolar.

€120
Severo SARDUY
Pour que personne ne sache que j'ai peur
Flammarion|Paris 1981|14 x 20.50 cm|agrafé
First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite two creases to lower corners of boards.
Signed autograph inscription from Severo Sarduy to Georges Raillard and his wife.

€50
Paul FORT
Ballades françaises Volume I : La ronde autour du monde
Flammarion|Paris 1922|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
Definitive edition of the thirteenth volume of Ballades françaises.
Bradel binding in half blue-grey cloth, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with a gilt fleuron, brown shagreen title-label with marginal scratches and gilt volume number, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Preface by Pierre Louÿs.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Fort to Count Henri de Nanteuil.
€60
Claude AVELINE
Confession policière (fragment de mémoires)
Maison de la culture André Malraux|Reims 1982|13.50 x 21 cm|agrafé
First edition printed in 1500 copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Claude Aveline to his friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably a friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob: "A toi Carlo, qu'un interview vient de me rendre dans toute sa forme, pour le plaisir de te donnerle bo,jour d'un vieux fantôme (toujours ton aîné) et d'un festival à un autre - ce que nous voilà devenus... - Claude Aveline l'Ile-Aux-Moines octobre 1983. 12 rue théophraste Renaudot 75015 Paris." ["To you Carlo, whom an interview has just restored to me in all his form, for the pleasure of giving you greetings...
€60
Paul FORT
Ballades françaises Volume XIII : Vive Patrie !
Flammarion|Paris 1949|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
Final edition of the thirteenth volume of Ballades françaises et Chroniques de France.
Bradel binding in half blue-grey cloth, smooth spine very lightly darkened decorated with a gilt fleuron, brown shagreen title-label with two small scratches and gilt volume number, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Fort to Count Henri de Nanteuil: "... Qu'est-ce que la poésie ? Une chanson qu'on parle." ["... What is poetry? A song that one speaks."]
€70