Inscribed Books

René CLAIR
Carte de Visite dédicacée de René Clair à Carlo Rim
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1950]|10.50 x 8 cm|une feuille
Printed visiting card of the director, theater director and writer René Clair on which he has added for the attention of his friend Carlo Rim: "Merci cher Carlo. Je t'embrasse." ["Thank you dear Carlo. I embrace you."]
Handsome copy.
Provenance: from the library of the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.

€60
Max JACOB
"... Tu as dit à quelqu'un - je ne sais plus ki - que tu avais envie de m'inviter à une orgie dinatoire et crépusculaire. "Signed autograph letter addressed to his great friend Carlo Rim
Paris 22 Janvier 1935|21 x 27 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter signed by Max Jacob addressed to his great friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as André Salmon and Max Jacob (27 lines in black ink on Chansons d'hier et d'aujourd'hui letterhead).
In this somewhat strange and tender letter, Max Jacob evokes his wandering life and his eternal friendship for Carlo Rim:
"9 rue de Dumas VIIIe
le 22 janv. 35.
Mon cher Carlo,
tu m'as souvent dit que tu voudrais bien m'être agréable et utile. Et tu m'es l'un et l'autre. Voilà ! Je pars en tournée de conférence chariot de Thespis en...
€400
René LALOU
Roger Martin du Gard
Nrf|Paris 1937|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Boards marginally soiled.
Signed and inscribed by René Lalou to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim, who was notably a friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as Max Jacob.
€50
Tristan BERNARD
"... Vous êtes un des rares individus qui aient compris parfaitement "la dramaturgie de la radio"Signed autograph letter addressed to Carlo Rim
s. l. s. d. [circa 1942]|13.50 x 21.50 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter signed by Tristan Bernard addressed 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 André Salmon and Max Jacob (21 lines in black ink on Windsor Hotel letterhead in Cannes).
Tristan Bernard lavishes praise on Carlo Rim's talents as a radio serial writer:
"Wednesday 22nd.
My old Carlo,
I read with great pleasure the sketches you sent me, and I particularly appreciated the one you dedicated to me. You are one of the rare individuals who have perfectly understood 'the dramaturgy of radio'. You have managed, in writing, to give the...
€150
Pierre Henri CAMI
"Encore une fois merci pour vos invitations aux réceptions chaplinesques. Grâce à vous, Charlie avec qui j'étais un peu en froid, depuis notre désaccord sur "Verdoux", m'a accueilli à bras ouverts."Important autograph letter signed to Carlo Rim thanking him for allowing him to renew his friendship with Charlie Chaplin during his visit to France
s. l. 9 Novembre 1952|21 x 27 cm|une feuille
Very fine autograph letter signed by Cami 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 (41 lines in black ink from his Parisian home) evoking the joy of his fraternal friendship recovered with Charlie Chaplin thanks to him.
Cami thanks Carlo Rim for allowing him to regain the good graces of Charlie Chaplin with whom he had quarreled after 35 years of friendship and he proposes, in the same breath, to the Marseillais filmmaker a biography project about his friend Chaplin as well as a film adaptation project of his latest published work:
€300
André FRAIGNEAU
Les enfants de Venise suivi d'un entretien avec André Fraigneau
Arléa|Paris 1988|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
New edition.
Three lacks of pellicle film at head of first cover, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by André Fraigneau to Viviane Hamy: "... pour ajouter à ses impressions vénitiennes..." ["... to add to her Venetian impressions..."]
€70
Pol VANDROMME
Marcel, Roger et Ferdinand
La Revue Célinienne|bruxelles [Brussels] 1984|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Autograph tribute signed by the director of the Célinian review.
€40
Gaston RIOU
Europe, ma patrie
Librairie Valois|Paris 1928|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 10 hors commerce copies numbered on Arches laid paper, the most limited deluxe paper printing after 9 Japan.
Spine sunned, rear board soiled, small foxing spots on endpapers, title page and half-title marginally shaded.
Letter-preface by Raymond Poincaré.
Autograph inscription signed by Gaston Riou to Carlo Rim below the justification page: "... son ami fervent..."
€80
Marcel PAGNOL
Catulle
Editions de "Fortunio"|Marseille 1922|16.50 x 25.50 cm|relié
First edition, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in full decorative paper, smooth spine decorated with a black morocco title-label underlined with gilt fillets, covers and spine preserved, binding signed P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
Autograph inscription from Marcel Pagnol to Marius Richard: "A Mr Marius Richard qui le protégea et ne cessa de l'encourager par la plus flatteuse bienveillance, Fortunio confirme son respectueux attachement et le prie d'agréer ce livre, son premier livre, en témoignage de profonde reconnaissance." ["To Mr Marius Richard who protected him and never ceased to encourage him with the most flattering benevolence, Fortunio confirms his...
€1,500
Pierre EMMANUEL
Babel
Desclée de Brouwer|Paris 1951|11.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies on Finland vellum.
Spine sunned and faded.
Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Emmanuel to Charles Westphal: "... en union de pensée..." ["...in unity of thought..."]
€50
Georges CLEMENCEAU, Charles-Lucien HUARD
Figures de Vendée
Collection provinciale de Maurice Méry|Paris 1903|20.50 x 26 cm|broché
Edition illustrated with 52 original etchings by Charles Huard, one of 239 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, the only issue with 11 on Japan paper.
Spine and boards marginally sunned, some light foxing to margins of certain leaves.
Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Méry to Marius Richard.
€250
André SALMON
Prikaz
Nouvelles éditions Debresse|Paris 1956|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine lightly sunned with two small tears at head and foot.
Beautiful autograph inscription signed by André Salmon, written from his Provençal property La Hune, to his close friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob: "La Hune 1966. Dès 1920, la critique officielle soviétique - en n' les Editions d'Etat - recommande finement de ne mettre mes ouvrages qu'entre les mains de "citoyens tous éprouvés" A toi, cher Carlo Rim. André Salmon" ["From 1920, official Soviet criticism - in the State Editions - subtly recommends putting my works...
€80
Marcel PAGNOL
Lettre autographe signée de trois pages à son grand ami Carlo Rim : " la page des théâtres est en général absolument hilarante par l'incompréhension absolue de M. Martin (du Gard). Il a d'ailleurs été très gentil pour moi, mais il s'y connait autant que moi en peinture..."
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1930]|14 x 21.50 cm|trois feuilles
Signed autograph letter of three pages by Marcel Pagnol addressed to his great friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim, pseudonym of Jean Marius Richard, one of his oldest accomplices.
(33 lines in blue ink on Théâtre des Variétés letterhead).
Folding traces inherent to being placed in an envelope, a date inscribed in pencil by Carlo Rim, probably that of the receipt of this letter.
In this very fine letter of indulgent and touching tenderness for his old friend Carlo Rim with whom he is slightly at odds, Marcel Pagnol shows less clemency for the theatrical criticisms of Roger Martin du Gard:
"Mon cher Jean,
Je reçois un mot de toi...
€1,200
Tristan BERNARD
Carte postale adressée à son ami Carlo Rim
S. n.|Clayes-sous-Bois [Les Clayes-sous-Bois] 3 Novembre 1939|13.50 x 9 cm|une feuille
Humorous handwritten postcard signed by Tristan Bernard to his friend Carlo Rim then mobilized as a corporal in Fontanès in the Gard.
"3 November,
Dear Carlo,
I am replying somewhat belatedly to your amusing letter of 19 October. Blame only my congenital laziness, further increased by the state of war. We have been since 24 September at Hessel's in Clayes sous Bois (Seine et Oise). We are very well. And we think tenderly of our friends Carlo, Alice and Babou. We embrace you. Tristan Bernard."
During the Occupation, Tristan Bernard takes refuge in Cannes and stays at the Windsor hotel while his friend Carlo Rim proposes in vain that he stay at his house so...
€100
Roger MARTIN DU GARD
Carte postale adressée à son amie Alice Rim
S. n.|Cassis 13 Décembre 1933|9.50 x 14 cm|une feuille
Humorous autograph postcard signed by Roger Martin du Gard addressed from Cassis to Alice Rim (21 lines in black ink) describing the Provençal winter.
"Cassis. 13 dec.33,
Dear Madam,
Thank you for these few lively and friendly pages. Don't regret Cassis. It's freezing here. Not that it's as cold as elsewhere, but we don't know how to heat ourselves. The "Réserve" is empty. There we find a drowsy son-in-law, alone, roasting his shins by the big central stove stuffed like a locomotive and smoking just the same. The port is deserted. I believe the Mediterranean (sic) is carrying ice floes. (To be verified...) Congratulations to Carlo Rim for the Marraine...
€100
Pierre GRIPARI
Nouvelles Pièces enfantines
L'âge d'homme|Lausanne 1986|14 x 21 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Gripari to Serge Marion: "... avec le bonjour de Quilp..." ["... with greetings from Quilp..."]

€50
Jean EFFEL
Mille neuf cent 45 - Fillette
Edibel|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1945|27 x 21 cm|agrafé
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, consisting of 67 anti-Pétain and anti-collaborationist drawings by Jean Effel.
Pleasant copy considering the fragility of the paper, light tears without consequence to margins of covers, two tears without loss to centers of pages 46 and 49, back cover lightly soiled.
Preface by Pierre Bénard.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Effel to Carlo Rim and his wife Alice, enhanced with a small drawing representing an angel's head.
€100
Florent FELS
Terechkovitch
Editions Le Triangle|Genève [Geneva] 1959|13.50 x 18 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned.
Iconography.
Signed autograph inscription from Florent Fels 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.

€50
Armand SALACROU
Billet autographe signé à son ami Carlo Rim
S. n.|Paris s. d. [circa 1950]|13 x 10 cm|une feuille
Affectionate autograph note signed by Armand Salacrou, on a card with letterhead of the Society of Dramatic Authors and Composers, 6 lines written in black ink.
"Mon cher Carlo,
Tu dis que je suis une tête ? ! Et si tu me prêtais tes jambes pour que nous partions, le coup, tous les deux, se reposer à la campagne ? Je t'aime bien. Armand Salacrou." ["My dear Carlo,
You say I'm a brain? ! And what if you lent me your legs so we could both take off together to rest in the countryside? I'm fond of you. Armand Salacrou."]
€50
Pierre & Hélène LAZAREFF
L' U.R.S.S. à l'heure Malenkov
La Table Ronde|Paris 1954|14 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Work illustrated with photographs in hors-texte.
Spine ridged, lightly sunned, very light corner creases on the covers
Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Lazareff, enhanced with the signature of Hélène, 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: "... ce témoignage non engagé..." ["this unbiased testimony..."]
€60
René CREVEL
Le Clavecin de Diderot
Editions Surréalistes|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine slightly faded with two tears at head and foot.
Signed autograph inscription from René Crevel to mademoiselle Jacob.
€250
Francis JAMMES
Sources
Le Divan|Paris 1936|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on Arches paper, ours unnumbered.
Light foxing affecting the covers and margins of some leaves, covers marginally sunned, a small lack at head of spine.
Signed autograph inscription from Francis Jammes to Florent Schmitt and his wife.

€100
Tristan BERNARD
Théâtre VII
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|relié
First collected edition.
Half red morocco binding with corners, spine with four raised bands, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and sunned spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Lucie Weill.
Handsome copy beautifully executed.
Signed autograph inscription from Tristan Bernard to his friend Carlo Rim and his wife Alice.
Provenance: from the library of 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.
During the Occupation, Tristan Bernard took refuge in Cannes and resided at the Windsor hotel while his...
€80
Gus BOFA
La Symphonie de la peur
L'artisan du livre|Paris 1937|22.50 x 28.50 cm|broché sous étui
First edition, one of 1100 numbered copies on Lafuma paper, the only issue after 25 Japan and 100 Holland copies.
Work illustrated with 40 black lithographs by Gus Bofa.
Slipcase marginally yellowed and faded.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Gus Bofa to his friend Carlo Rim and his wife Alice.
Provenance: from the library of 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.
€400
Noël FAVRELIÈRE
Le Désert à l'Aube
Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine sunned.
Signed autograph inscription from Noël Favrelière to Jean-François Tournaire.

€120
Christian MILLAU
Au Galop des Hussards - Dans le tourbillon littéraire des années 50
Editions de Fallois|Paris 1999|15.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Christian Millau to Jean-Pierre Rudin: "... le récit d'une époque épique..." ["... the story of an epic era..."], the latter having offered it to a friend named Pierre for his 91st birthday and bearing a signed autograph inscription.

€50
Bernard THOMAS
Ni Dieu ni Maître, les Anarchistes
Tchou|Paris 1969|18 x 10.50 cm|broché
First edition of this selection of quotations compiled and presented by Bernard Thomas.
Two tears to spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Bernard Thomas to a friend named Jean-Pierre.
€50
Blaise CENDRARS
La Main coupée
Denoël|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies along with 45 on pur fil.
Spine slightly darkened.
Manuscript signature by Blaise Cendrars on the half-title page.
€680
Edmond JOUHAUD
ô mon Pays perdu - De Bou-Sfer à Tulle
Fayard|Paris 1969|13.50 x 22 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's binding in full raspberry cloth, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket which has small marginal tears of no consequence and a more significant one at the head of the back cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Edmond Jouhaud to Mr Husson: "... avec mes remerciements pour son action au sein du Spes pour les familles d'embastillés, avec mes cordiaux sentiments à un sympathisant de notre cause..." ["... with my thanks for his action within Spes for the families of the imprisoned, with my cordial regards to a sympathizer of our cause..."]
€100
Jean BUTIN
Henri Béraud
Editions Horvath|Roanne 1979|15.50 x 25 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, one of 300 numbered copies bound in full cloth, the only deluxe copies.
Publisher's binding in full brown cloth, smooth spine, with a photographic portrait of Henri Béraud in a medallion on the first cover.
Precious dated and signed autograph inscription from Jean Butin to Germaine Béraud, Henri's widow: "A Germaine Béraud, qui, après les derniers beaux jours, partagea le pain noir de l'épreuve et de l'injustice. En souhaitant que ce livre puisse contribuer à servir la mémoire du grand écrivain. Le 3/8/79." ["To Germaine Béraud, who, after the last beautiful days, shared the dark bread of hardship and injustice. Hoping that this book may help serve the memory...
€200
Pierre MAC ORLAN
Lettre autographe signée adressée à Carlo Rim le priant de trouver un rôle de figurant pour l'un de ses amis dans "Justin de Marseille"
s. l. s. d. [1935]|14 x 27 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter signed by Pierre Mac Orlan addressed 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 (14 lines in black ink).
Pierre Mac Orlan asks Carlo Rim, screenwriter of Justin de Marseille, to find an extra role for one of his friends:
"1bis rue Tardieu (18e) tel : Nord 55-38.
Mon vieux Carlo,
Voici avec cette lettre, un ami Pierre Marienne. C'est un chic type et un homme de valeur. Il vient de Sousse où il était universitaire. En ce moment, il a besoin de vivre. En attendant que l'horozon s'éclaircisse, peux-tu lui trouver...
€200
Francis CARCO
Lettre autographe signée de Francis Carco
Nice 10 Mars 1941|13 x 21 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter signed by Francis Carco, 15 lines, written in blue ink from the Plaza Hotel in Nice, regarding an article he intends to have published in Le Figaro concerning the poems that his correspondent had sent him.
Fold inherent to postal delivery.
"Nice, 10 Mars 1941 Hotel Plaza.
Cher monsieur, je vous remercie de votre lettre ainsi que des poèmes et des renseignements qu'elle contient. J'écrirai l'article dans une dizaine de jours et l'enverrai au Figaro. Nous verrons alors ce qu'on me répondra. Soyez sans crainte : il passera. Très cordialement à vous. F. Carco." ["Dear Sir, I thank you for your letter as well as for the poems and...
€150
Francis CARCO
Lettre autographe signée de Francis Carco à Roger Rabiniaux
Nice 29 Novembre 1941|16 x 20.50 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter signed by Francis Carco of 20 lines, written in black ink from Nice, to Roger Bellion, Roger Rabiniaux in literature, to whom he presents his apologies for the delay in responding due to his state of physical and mental fatigue related to his work as a writer.
Fold inherent to postal delivery.
"Nice, 29 Novembre 1941.
Cher ami, je suis bien en retard avec vous. Excusez-moi... mais je ne viens pas à bout de mon sacré roman de Gringoire et je suis complètement à plat. Où en est le vôtre, de roman ? Y travaillez-vous ? Avance-t-il ? Donnez-moi de vos nouvelles. Vous me trouverez ici et ravi de vous revoir - tout le mois prochain. Merci...
€150
Maurice CHEVALIER
Carte postale autographe photographique dédicacée de Maurice Chevalier adressée à l'écrivain Caro Canaille, la femme de Carlo Rim
s. d. [circa 1950]|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une carte postale
Autograph picture postcard signed by Maurice Chevalier with 10 lines addressed to his friend Caro Canaille, wife of the Provencal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim.
Handsome copy.
Maurice Chevalier is depicted facing forward and smiling, in a tuxedo with his famous hat in his right hand.
"Ah... oui. Chère Caro. J'irais bien vous visiter à Rome - en plus. Mais je n'ai pas même de vacances cet été. Maurice." ["Ah... yes. Dear Caro. I would very much like to visit you in Rome - moreover. But I don't even have holidays this summer. Maurice."]
€100
Maurice CHEVALIER
Carte postale autographe dédicacée de Maurice Chevalier adressée à l'écrivain Caro Canaille, la femme de Carlo Rim
1971|14 x 10.50 cm|une carte postale
Autograph signed photographic postcard with 9 lines by Maurice Chevalier addressed to his friend Caro Canaille, wife of the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim.
Handsome copy.
The postcard represents Maurice Chevalier's property in the Paris region at Marles-la-Coquette, with a photograph of him in a medallion in the upper left corner of the card.
"Merci chère Caro Canaille. Votre lettre est belle affectueuse et touchante. Bien des années se sont passées sans devoir changer la sympathie qui nous avait rapprochés. Affectueusement. Maurice Chevalier 1971." ["Thank you dear Caro Canaille. Your letter is beautiful, affectionate...
€100
René CLAIR
Bristol autographe signé à Carlo Rim
S. n.|Cannes Janvier 1976|13.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille
Autograph signed carte de visite from René Clair, at his Parisian address, addressed to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim.
(9 lines in black ink).
Carlo Rim added a date in the lower right margin of the verso of the card.
"Pardonne moi, cher Carlo de répondre si tard à ta gentille lettre que je n'ai lue que d'un oeil (opération de la cataracte) et trouve, ici, je te prie, les voeux retardataires et les amitiés affectueuses pour vous de ton fidèle René." ["Forgive me, dear Carlo, for replying so late to your kind letter which I have read with only one eye (cataract operation) and find, here, please accept my belated wishes and affectionate...
€120
Pierre MAC ORLAN
Oeuvres poétiques complètes
Le capitole|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|relié
First collected edition.
Half red morocco binding with corners, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with black fillets, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Lucie Weill.
Handsome copy beautifully executed.
Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Mac Orlan 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.
€100
Pierre MONNIER
En écoutant Godeau
Editions Du Lérot|Tusson 1983|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
New edition with some parts in first edition for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Small black stains to upper left corner of front cover, otherwise handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Monnier to Vladimir Dimitriev.
€50
Georges CHARENSOL, Roger RÉGENT
Un Maître du Cinéma René Clair
La Table Ronde|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine sunned with two small lacks to foot.
Iconography.
Autograph inscriptions signed by Georges Charensol and Roger Régent 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.
€50
Hubert JUIN
Aragon
Gallimard|Paris 1960|12.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Complete with publisher's (advertising) slip, iconography.
Signed autograph inscription from Hubert Juin to the poet Charles Dobzynski of communist allegiance and close friend of Louis Aragon, the latter having been his witness at his marriage to his wife Elsa Triolet: "Pour Charles Dobzynski ici présent (en ces pages) cet Aragon, avec mon amitié." ["For Charles Dobzynski here present (in these pages) this Aragon, with my friendship."]
€80
Alphonse DAUDET
Lettre autographe signée
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1941]|10 x 13 cm|une feuille
Signed autograph letter from Alphonse Daudet, 13 lines in black ink.
Fold marks inherent to postal delivery, small ink stains that have bled below the signature.
"My dear friend
at the Ministry of Agriculture, bad news. The application arrived at the cabinet without any recommendation from Madame Foucade. Would it be possible for Madame l'Epine to write a line immediately (words underlined) to the Minister, so that she flags this application - in short for illegible word, since it's only about admission to an examination - to the attention of Mr. de Boureuille Secretary-General, the Valette of the Thing? Kind regards and apologies. Alphonse...
€350
André BILLY
Proverbe sans Proverbe
Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1924|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 196 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only issue after 4 copies on Japan paper.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by André Billy to a critic named Dailly.
€60
André BILLY
Lettre autographe signée d'André Billy
Paris s. d. [circa 1925]|21 x 26.50 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter signed by André Billy of 16 lines, written in black ink from his Parisian home on avenue de Tokio, thanking his correspondent, a literary critic, for the latter's benevolence toward André Billy's recent publications and his desire to become better acquainted.
Fold inherent to postal delivery.
"Eh bien, mon cher Dailly, vous me consolez ! Puissé-je avoir la moitié du talent que votre sympathie veux bien me prêter ! Merci et merci ! J'espère que la saison prochaine - à partir d'octobre - vous viendrez me voir quelquefois le vendredi de 5 à 7, ce qui nous permettra de faire plus ample reconnaissance en une journée pour l'occasion de vous dire...
€80
Paul POIRET
Revenez-y
Nrf|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine slightly sunned with tears and damage at head and foot.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Poiret to (Gaston) Rageot.
€150
Jean d' ORMESSON, François SUREAU
Garçon de quoi écrire
Gallimard|Paris 1989|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean d'Ormesson to Brigitte Oechslin.

€120
Michel de SAINT PIERRE
Docteur Erikson
Grasset|Paris 1982|12.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Michel de Saint-Pierre to Michel Lesca: "... ce portrait d'un médecin non-conformiste..." ["...this portrait of a non-conformist doctor..."]
€40
Ilya EHRENBOURG
A la Rencontre de Tchékov
John Didier|Paris 1962|13 x 21 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Rare manuscript signature of Ilya Ehrenbourg on the endpaper.
€100
Louis ALTHUSSER
Montesquieu. La Politique et l'Histoire
P.U.F.|Paris 1959|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Louis Althusser to Jean-Pierre Richard: "Pour Monsieur Richard qui fut et reste mon premier maître, cette longue dissertation... et ma très respectueuse affection." ["For Monsieur Richard who was and remains my first master, this long dissertation... and my most respectful affection."]

€680
André THIRION
Eloge de l'Indocilité
Robert Laffont|Paris 1973|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Covers marginally shaded.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by André Thirion: "A la belle Lou Mollgaard que j'imagine mal chantant les filles de Camaret mais qui n'aurait pas déparé les plus beaux soirs de la Jungle. Avec l'admiration de l'auteur. Thirion" ["To the beautiful Lou Mollgaard whom I can hardly imagine singing the girls of Camaret but who would not have been out of place in the most beautiful evenings at the Jungle. With the author's admiration. Thirion"].

€60
Boris VIAN, James M. CAIN
Le Bluffeur
Gallimard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition in French, established by Boris Vian, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Bradel binding in full blue wood-grain paper, smooth spine with navy blue shagreen title-label set with red, covers and spine preserved.
Name of the dedicatee inscribed in blue ballpoint pen to the right of Boris Vian's autograph inscription.
Inscribed and signed by Boris Vian.
€1,500
Guy de MAUPASSANT
Fort comme la Mort[Strong as Death]
Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1889|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Half green morocco-grained shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with a gilt cartouche adorned with cold arabesque set with dots and gilt fillets, gilt friezes at head and foot, marbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt on deckled edges, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Guy de Maupassant to Monsieur Olivieri.
Provenance: from the library of the Count de Keller with his bookplate bearing the motto "Vaillant et veillant" pasted on the front pastedown.
€3,000
André SALMON
Le Monocle à deux Coups
Jean-Jacques Pauvert|Paris 1968|12.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally yellowed and foxed, front endpaper shaded due to the presence of a newspaper clipping.
Fine autograph inscription signed by André Salmon, paying tribute to Victor Hugo, to his close friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob: "A toi Carlo Rim, pour toi Aice, ma chanson des rues et des bois fourrée d'un art d'être grand-père. En embrassant Alice et Carlo. André Salmon La Hune (qui les attend) Mars 1968" ["To you Carlo Rim, for you Aice, my song of streets and woods...
€80
Jacques DYSSORD
Tropes
Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1924|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition printed in 200 copies, ours one of the numbered copies on Arches paper.
Spine and covers marginally and lightly darkened.
Autograph inscription signed by Edouard Champion 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 and André Salmon.
We include a calling card from Edouard Champion on which he specifies to the dedicatee his address in Gstaad at the Winter Palace hotel.
€50
Roger RABINIAUX
Monsieur le Ministère
Pierre Horay|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
First cover marginally shaded, small sunning at head and foot of spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Roger Rabiniaux to his friends Gilbert and Geneviève Lafragette: "... ce livre burlesque et lyrique mais qui n'est pas un jeu Gilbert, qui est le témoignage du désarroi d'un homme et d'une société... Mais qui est un cri tragique..." ["... this burlesque and lyrical book which is not a game Gilbert, which is the testimony of the disarray of a man and a society... But which is a tragic cry..."]
€60
Vincent MUSELLI
Les sept Ballades de Contradiction
S. n.|Paris 1941|19 x 28 cm|en feuilles
First edition printed in 300 numbered copies on pure Lafuma paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Vincent Muselli to N. Pascault.

€80
Jacques PRÉVERT, BRASSAÏ
Spectacle
Gallimard|Paris 1951|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition in paperback format.
Handsome copy considering the poor quality of this fragile paper, a small good-luck charm from the dedicatee at the head of the endpaper.
Covers illustrated by Brassaï and Jacques Prévert.
Autograph inscription dated summer 1969 in Antibes and signed by Jacques Prévert to Jean Folliet on pages 160-161, enhanced on the title page with a small drawing in black ink representing a puppet theater whose canopy encircles the title of the work and within which two characters can be distinguished.
On the verso of the back cover appears an autograph inscription signed by Brassaï: "Comme co-auteur de la couverture bien amicalement pour Jean...
€800
André MALRAUX
La Tête d'Obsidienne
Gallimard|Paris 1974|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.

Iconography at rear.

Precious autograph inscription signed by André Malraux to the diplomat and great resistance fighter, faithful among the faithful of General De Gaulle, Gaston Palewski to whom this work is dedicated below the printed dedication: "C'est pour vous distraire. Vous recevrez vos exemplaires convenables la semaine prochaine" ["This is to entertain you. You will receive your proper copies next week"].

€1,500
Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE, Robert DENOËL
Apologie de Mort à Crédit suivie de "Hommage à Emile Zola" par Louis-Ferdinand Céline
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1936|13.50 x 20.50 cm|agrafé
Rare first edition.
Spine and boards marginally sunned, boards slightly soiled, one transverse fold on the front board.
Reading marks and pencil annotations by the dedicatee in margins of some leaves.
Autograph inscription signed by Robert Denoël to the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob.

€750
[Jacques LAURENT as] Cecil SAINT-LAURENT
Un Caprice de Caroline chérie
Editions Jean Froissart|Paris 1951|15 x 22.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition, one of 200 hors commerce copies numbered on salmon paper and reserved for friends of Martine Carol and Jacques Laurent, deluxe copy.
Spine of chemise sunned, boards of the red felt slipcase partially faded at their margins, press cuttings included.
Autograph inscription signed by Martine Carol who created the role of Caroline chérie to her friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu, Marcel Pagnol, but also Max Jacob and André Salmon: "A toi Carlo à qui je dois mon 1er film... avec l'espoir de te retrouver très très bientôt. Je t'embrasse Caroline Martine" ["To you Carlo to...
€300
Edmond JOUHAUD
La Vie est un Combat (Souvenirs 1924-1944)
Fayard|Paris 1974|14 x 22 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full blue cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket (which has small tears and adhesive residue from postal envelope tape on an inner flap) and its tricolored wraparound band.
Autograph inscription signed by Edmond Jouhaud to the wife of General Pierre Marette, recently widowed, presenting his condolences: "... j'apprends le deuil cruel qui vous touche en la personne de votre époux, mon ami, avec qui je me trouvais à Saint Cyr en 1924..." ["I learn of the cruel loss that touches you in the person of your husband, my friend, with whom I was at Saint Cyr in 1924..."], envelope...
€100
Jean ANOUILH
Lettre autographe signée adressée à Carlo Rim
s. l. s. d. [circa 1960]|14 x 27 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter signed by Jean Anouilh addressed 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 (22 lines in blue ink).
"Dear Carlo Rim,
I am leaving Paris without having managed to telephone you. I am going to ask you a small thing that would give me great pleasure. I have an old friend, daughter of an even older friend Odette Talazac whom you knew. Georgette Talazac who is the ex-wife of Jonatte from the Opera is in trouble. She is stout, comical, shrewd (45 years old). I help her get extra work when I can (she can speak but prefers to appear several...
€200
Vincent SCOTTO
Lettre autographe signée à son grand ami Carlo Rim
S. n.|Paris 29 Janvier 1948|21 x 13.50 cm|une feuille
Amusing autograph letter signed by composer Vincent Scotto, sent from his Parisian home, to his great 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 (15 lines in blue ink) about his state of health and the upcoming pleasure of sharing a pastis with him once he is perfectly "vertical".
Folding traces inherent to postal handling.
"Mon cher vieux,
ta lettre m'a fait plaisir. J'ai été horizontal pendant quelques jours par la faute d'une saloperie de congestion mais tu me connais, je ne me suis pas laissé faire. Je suis maintenant un peu en biais et...
€150
Pierre DESCAVES
Gaby Morlay
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1951|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the service de presse (advance) copies.
Spine very lightly sunned.
Iconography.
Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Descaves 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.
We include an autograph note signed by Gaby Morlay on "Théâtre des Nouveautés" letterhead addressed to Carlo Rim: " Mon Carlo, l'amie que je t'envoie a grand besoin de travailler... un petit bout de rôle, même de la figuration lui rendrait grand service. Merci pour elle. Je t'embrasse affectueusement. Gaby." ["My Carlo, the friend I'm sending to you...
€120
André BRETON
Point du Jour
Nrf|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|relié
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Half red morocco with corners, spine with four raised bands slightly faded, marble-covered paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Lucie Weill.
Signed autograph inscription from André Breton to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker, Carlo Rim, intimate friend and confidant of numerous artists and authors among the greatest figures of the 20th century: Antonin Artaud, Marcel Pagnol, Fernandel, Raimu, Max Jacob, Edith Piaf, Tristan Bernard...
€580
Ilya EHRENBOURG
Sans reprendre haleine
Nrf|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine sunned with two tears and two lacks.
Rare signed autograph inscription from Ilya Ehrenburg 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, enhanced with the translator's signature.
€150
Jules-Théophile, Amiral DOCTEUR
Carnet de Bord 1914-1918
La Nouvelle société d'édition|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of a few numbered copies on pure laid paper of which no mention is made.
Minor tears without consequence to the spine at head and at the deckled edges, traces of light corner folds to the boards, a light stain in the margin of the first board, rare full-margined copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Admiral Jules-Théophile Docteur to Monsieur Delesalle.
€150
Jean PRÉVOST
Histoire de France depuis la guerre
Editions Rieder|Paris 1932|14 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Rives vellum, the deluxe issue after 10 on Japan paper.
Spine sunned, small foxing on some deckled edges.
Full-margined copy.
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.
€150
Georges SIMENON
L'âne rouge
Arthème Fayard & Cie|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Endpapers lightly and partially shaded without severity, spine imperceptibly lightened, handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by the great seducer Georges Simenon to the wife of the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim: "A ma femme N°2 de rechange Alice en dépit du ménage de rechange Carlo-Tigy en toute affection. Georges Simenon. Comme ça il y aura toujours du bonheur possible !" ["To my replacement wife No. 2 Alice despite the replacement household Carlo-Tigy with all affection. Georges Simenon. That way there will always be possible happiness!"]
€1,800
Maurice BARRÈS
Huit Jours chez M. Renan
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1913|12 x 19 cm|relié
First collected edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in red half cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown blue shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved.
Some light foxing affecting the edges.
Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Barrès to the lawyer and politician Joseph Paul-Boncour.
€180
Léon BLUM
Au théâtre - Première Série
Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1906|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Half marbled sheep binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt friezes and richly decorated gilt compartments, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Léon Blum to the lawyer and politician Joseph Paul-Boncour.

€800
Jacques CHARDONNE
Les Destinées sentimentales
Grasset|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on alfa reserved for the service de presse.
Half red morocco binding with corners, spine with four raised bands slightly faded, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Lucie Weill.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Chardonne to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim, who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol, as well as André Salmon and Max Jacob.
€200
Eugène IONESCO
Antidotes
Mercure de France|Paris 1977|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, an advance copy.
Handsome copy with dust jacket.
Autograph inscription from Eugène Ionesco to Maurice de Gandillac and his wife Geneviève.

€150
André COMTE-SPONVILLE
L'Amour la Solitude
Paroles d'aube|Vénissieux 1994|10.50 x 21 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from André Comte-Sponville to Iranian philosopher Ramin Jahanbegloo.
€150
Félicien MARCEAU
Casanova ou l'Anti-Don Juan
Gallimard|Paris 1985|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
New edition.
Spine lightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Félicien Marceau to Gisèle Halimi.
€80
(inscribed to Jeanne de BELLUNE)
Maugis en Ménage
A. Méricant|Paris s. d. [1910]|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Repaired tears to joints, occasional light foxing.
Precious and humorous autograph inscription signed by Willy, then married to Colette, to Viscountess Jeanne de Bellune "A mademoiselle la vicomtesse Jeannot de Bellune. avec une profonde révérence. L'ouvreuse..." ["To Miss Viscountess Jeannot de Bellune. with deep reverence. The usherette..."]
Cover illustrated by Rapeno.
€500
Francis VIELÉ-GRIFFIN
Phocas le Jardinier précédé de Swanhilde, Ancaeus, Les Fiançailles d'Euphrosine
Mercure de France|Paris 1898|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
First edition, one of the copies from the first issue.
Bound in half bordeaux sheep, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with black fillets, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph inscription from Francis Viélé-Griffin to Marius Vallabrègue.
It should be noted that the gilder has stamped "Francis" in gilt for the author's name, and that the binder has slightly trimmed the inscription, cutting off the t and the s of "remerciements".
€120
Charles MAURRAS
Les amants de Venise, George Sand & Musset
Albert Fontemoing|Paris s. d. [1902]|13.50 x 20.50 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half saffron cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, chocolate brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Small traces of discoloration at foot of boards.
Work illustrated with medallion portraits of George Sand and Alfred de Musset.
Signed autograph inscription from Charles Maurras to lawyer and politician Joseph Paul-Boncour.
€200
Paul CHACK
Pavillon haut
Editions de France|Paris 1929|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 205 numbered copies on hollande paper, deluxe copy after 73 on japon.
Handsome full-margined copy.
Work illustrated with 6 maps drawn by Paul Chack and 5 engravings.
Manuscript signature by Paul Chack on the half-title page.
€120
Tristan TZARA
Grains et Issues
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1935|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine slightly sunned.
Autograph inscription by Tristan Tzara: "Au Journal des poètes, hommage de l'auteur".

€230
Alfred SAUVY
Les Quatre Roues de la Fortune - Essai sur l'Automobile
Flammarion|Paris 1968|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Alfred Sauvy to Hubert Beuve-Méry: "... en hommage reconnaissant pour sa grande oeuvre..." ["in grateful tribute to his great work..."]
€150
Charles MAURRAS, Frédéric LEFÈVRE
La Poésie dans nos Poètes - Entretien avec Charles Maurras
Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1923|13 x 17 cm|broché
First edition, one of 190 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing after 10 on Japan paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed manuscript quote by Charles Maurras: "L'esprit de parti ne respectera rien" ["The spirit of faction will respect nothing"] taken from page 11.
€120
Jean FOURASTIÉ
Essais de Morale prospective
Editions Gonthier|Paris 1966|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.

Fine autograph inscription signed by Jean Fourastié to Hubert Beuve-Méry: "... qui a tant fait pour la morale politique - et continue de faire tant, je présente cet essai qui tente d'envisager ce que pourra être la morale dans la société scientifique. J. Fourastié Janv. 67." ["... who has done so much for political morality - and continues to do so much, I present this essay which attempts to envision what morality could be in scientific society. J. Fourastié Jan. 67."]

€150
Georges ARNAUD
Maréchal P...
Petite bibliothèque républicaine|Paris 1958|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Two small marginal tears to boards, paper yellowed.
Signed autograph inscription from Georges Arnaud to François Erval.
€60
Maurice BARRÈS
Gréco
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1912|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in red half cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, chocolate brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
Signed and inscribed by Maurice Barrès to the lawyer and politician Joseph Paul-Boncour.
€180
Théodore MONOD
Méharées
Actes Sud|Arles 1989|12 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
New edition.
Handsome copy despite minimal worming to edges.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Théodore Monod to Catherine Gandillac.
€150
Joseph JOFFO
Baby-Foot
Jean-Claude Lattès|Paris 1996|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
New edition.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Joseph Joffo to a man named Antoine on an endpaper: "Pour Antoine témoignage de mes rêves d'adolescent et l'amitié en prime" ["For Antoine, testimony of my adolescent dreams and friendship as a bonus"] accompanied by a drawing of a flower.
€60
Roger NIMIER
Le Hussard bleu
Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Rare signed autograph inscription from Roger Nimier to Madame Lusini: "...l'auteur responsable" ["...the responsible author"].
Fine and rare copy of this founding text of the literary movement of the Hussards gathering around Roger Nimier and Antoine Blondin Jacques Laurent, Kléber Haedens, Stephen Hecquet, Michel Déon...
€2,300
André MALRAUX (inscribed to Maurice BLANCHOT)
Le Musée imaginaire de la Sculpture mondiale, Tome II : Des bas-reliefs aux grottes sacrées - Exemplaire de Maurice Blanchot[The Imaginary Museum of World Sculpture, Volume II: From Bas-Reliefs to Sacred Grottoes — Maurice Blanchot’s Copy]
Gallimard|Paris 1954|18 x 23.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full cream cloth binding, complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
Spine of dust jacket sunned and with two small stains on the back panel
Precious signed autograph inscription from André Malraux to Maurice Blanchot.
While they knew each other at the NRF, it was primarily through several major articles by Blanchot devoted to Malraux that the two men "encountered" each other. After the war, Blanchot published in Bataille's ephemeral review 'Actualité' an article on l'Espoir that allowed him "to visibly inscribe his political reversal". In 1950-51, in his double article on "Le Musée...
€1,200
Anatole LE BRAZ
Ames d'Occident
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1911|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half sky blue cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, owner's name and double gilt fillets at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Rare signed autograph inscription from Anatole Le Braz to Emilie de Villiers.
€200
François PORCHÉ
Chez nos Frères du Canada
Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1925|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 196 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing with 4 copies on Japan paper.
A few small stains on the covers.
Autograph inscription signed by François Porché to J.H. Rosny.
€50