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<p>Copies inscribed by the author, i.e. a handwritten dedication to a close friend. As moving accounts of the genesis of the book and the writer's links with the people of his time, inscriptions are a unique record of the author's life.</p>

Inscribed Books

Copies inscribed by the author, i.e. a handwritten dedication to a close friend. As moving accounts of the genesis of the book and the writer's links with the people of his time, inscriptions are a unique record of the author's life.

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Inscribed Books
  1. Dessins, peintures de Paul Colin 13 Avril - 25 mai 1951
    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
  2. Valeur et vérité - Etudes cyniques
    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
  3. Sophie's Choice
    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
  4. Rue du monde
    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
  5. Lucie Paulette
    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
  6. Choses dites
    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
  7. Buena vista park
    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
  8. Essai sur la littérature anglaise et considérations sur le génie des hommes, des temps et des révolutions
    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
  9. Les vaches sacrées
    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
  10. L'être-temps - Quelques réflexions sur le temps de la conscience
    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
  11. I.F. suite et fin
    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
  12. A l'ombre des lumières - Débat entre un philosophe et un scientifique
    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
  14. Les années et les hommes
    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
  15. Sur mon antenne - Souvenirs d'une radio libre
    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
  16. La Ligne de Démarcation Tome XV
    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
  17. Les loups entre eux
    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
  18. Le Bluffeur
    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
  19. Trajectoire inverse : Almagestes - Premier volume seul
    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
  20. La chanson de Bertram
    (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
  21. Paz en la guerra
    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
  22. Moi et toi
    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
  23. Le déterreur
    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
  24. L'héritage du vent
    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
  25. Une vie, un rêve, un peuple, toujours errants
    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
  26. Marcher au charbon
    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
  27. Les pendules à l'heure
    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
  28. Ecrasez-le
    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
  29. Le troisième oeil - La vie de Nicéphore Niepce
    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
  30. America
    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
  31. The ghosts' who's who
    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
  32. Sainte jeunesse
    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
  33. Koba
    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
  34. Instants dérobés
    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
  35. Joueur surpris
    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
  36. Accident de parcours suivi de Amour et de Une tâche sur la vitre
    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
  37. Un ange passe
    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
  38. L'adieu du chasseur
    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
  39. Aux abords de Rome - Elégie à Romano
    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
  40. Enquête par un psychanalyste sur lui-même
    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
  41. Entretien avec Judith Waintraub
    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
  42. La cabeza a pajaros
    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
  43. Jonas
    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
  44. Ma moitié d'orange
    Jean-Louis BORY

    Ma moitié d'orange

    Julliard|Paris 1972|10.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Jean-Louis Bory to Christian Giudicelli: "Pour Christian Giudicelli, presse-moi ! tu verras comme je suis sucré... Amicalement. JLouis Bory" ["For Christian Giudicelli, squeeze me! you'll see how sweet I am... Cordially. JLouis Bory"].
    €100
  45. Lettres de la Forêt-Noire 1943-1998
    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
  46. Rimbaud l'heure de la fuite
    (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
  47. Si la gauche savait - Entretiens avec Georges-Marc Benamou
    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
  48. Si ça vous amuse - Chronique de mes faits et méfaits
    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
  49. La rage de l'expression
    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
  50. L'allure poétique 1924-1973
    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
  51. A quoi tu penses
    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
  52. Le bonhomme d'Ampère
    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
  53. Les yeux jaunes
    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
  54. Et le souvenir que je garde au coeur
    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
  55. En état de Poésie
    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
  56. En soixantaine - Chroniques 1961-1971
    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
  57. La vie brève
    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
  58. Le garçon d'orage
    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
  59. La peau des zèbres
    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
  60. Daniel Martin
    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
  61. Pourquoi cette joie ?
    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
  62. Hier soir à Varsovie
    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
  63. Jean-Pierre Rives - Sculptures
    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
  64. La clôture et autres poèmes
    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
  65. Sur l'image qui manque à nos jours
    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
  66. Rachel et les autres grâces
    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
  67. L'énigme orchidée
    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
  68. Histoire d'un meurtre
    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
  69. 38 mini westerns (avec des fantômes)
    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
  70. Corps du vide et espace de séance
    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
  71. Fernand Gregh poète moderne
    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
  72. De Gaulle
    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
  73. Coulisses et secrets du cirque
    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
  74. Les amantes
    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
  77. Philémon vieux de la vieille
    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
  78. Oeuvres récentes de Roger Taillibert
    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
  80. Pour que personne ne sache que j'ai peur
    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
  81. Ballades françaises Volume I : La ronde autour du monde
    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
  82. Confession policière (fragment de mémoires)
    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
  83. Ballades françaises Volume XIII : Vive Patrie !
    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
  84. Flore ou le langage des roses
    Maurice-Pierre BOYÉ

    Flore ou le langage des roses

    Jean Naert|Paris 1927|14.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
    Full black shagreen binding, lightened spine with five raised bands decorated with black fillets, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Maurice-Pierre Boyé to Paul Favatier.
    Our copy is enhanced with an autograph letter dated and signed as well as a postcard, mounted on tabs at the beginning of the volume, from Maurice-Pierre Boyé to the bibliophile Paul Favatier.
    €80
  85. Ballades françaises Volume II : L'amour et l'aventure
    Paul FORT

    Ballades françaises Volume II : L'amour et l'aventure

    Flammarion|Paris 1923|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
    Definitive edition of the second volume of the Ballades françaises.
    Bradel binding in half blue-grey cloth, smooth spine slightly darkened decorated with a gilt fleuron, brown shagreen title-label with scratches and gilt volume number, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Fort to Baron Henri de Nanteuil.
    €50
  86. Ballades françaises Volume XI : L'amour et l'aventure
    Paul FORT

    Ballades françaises Volume XI : L'amour et l'aventure

    Flammarion|Paris 1923|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
    Definitive edition of the eleventh volume of Ballades françaises et Chroniques de France.
    Contemporary Bradel binding in half blue-grey cloth, smooth spine slightly darkened decorated with gilt fleuron, brown shagreen title label with scratches and gilt volume number, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved.
    Full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Fort to Madame Henri de Nanteuil ending with the poet's famous verses which constitute one of the most celebrated hymns to peace: "... On pourrait faire une ronde autour du monde, si tous les gens du monde voulaient se donner la main." ["... We could make a circle around the world, if all the...
    €200
  87. 15 ans et demi
    Vincent RAVALEC

    15 ans et demi

    Flammarion|Paris 2008|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Vincent Ravalec to a woman named Eglantine: "... les aventures d'Eglantine" ["... the adventures of Eglantine"]





    €50
  88. Le poids civil, collection complète - Gazette d'un immobilisé pendant la Guerre
    Tristan BERNARD

    Le poids civil, collection complète - Gazette d'un immobilisé pendant la Guerre

    Flammarion|Paris s. d. [circa 1930]|12.50 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition in book form.
    Spine sunned with small lacks at head and foot, minor corner losses to boards.
    Autograph inscription dated March 40 and signed by Tristan Bernard to his friend Carlo Rim: "A Carlo Rim un poilu bien chenu ! Tristan Bernard. Mars 40." ["To Carlo Rim, a very grizzled soldier! Tristan Bernard. March 40."]
    During the Occupation, Tristan Bernard took refuge in Cannes and stayed at the Windsor hotel while his friend Carlo Rim vainly proposed that he stay at his place so that he would be safe from denunciation or arrest; to which Tristan Bernard, never short of witticisms, replied: "At my age, one no longer sleeps away from home!" adding...
    €100
  89. Sylvère ou la vie moquée
    André SALMON

    Sylvère ou la vie moquée

    Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
    Some worming to boards, a small stain at foot of spine which is slightly sunned.
    Autograph inscription signed by André Salmon to his close friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as Max Jacob: "Ce conte à rebours pour alice et Carlo quand ils sont, pour notre joie, à la Hune leur vieil André Salmon 1966" ["This backwards tale for Alice and Carlo when they are, to our joy, at La Hune their old André Salmon 1966"].
    €80
  90. Anatomies descriptives
    Gwenn-Aël BOLLORÉ

    Anatomies descriptives

    Seghers|Paris 1955|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 12 lettered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy of this work published under the semi-pseudonym of Gwenn-Aël.
    Autograph inscription signed by Gwenn-Aël Bolloré to Caro Canaille, alias Alice Rim, wife of the caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as Max Jacob: "Pour Caro Canaille en souvenir Opera avec mon affection. Gwenn-Aël Bolloré." ["For Caro Canaille in memory of Opera with my affection. Gwenn-Aël Bolloré."]
    €200
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