Inscribed Books

Élie WIESEL
... et la Mer n'est pas remplie... Mémoires 2
Seuil|Paris 1996|15 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Elie Wiesel to Maurice de Gandillac.
€170
Jean-François LYOTARD
Pérégrinations. Loi, Forme, Evénement
Editions Galilée|Paris 1990|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Three small light stains on the covers, handsome copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean-François Lyotard to Maurice de Gandillac.
€100
Paul FORT
Vive Patrie !
Flammarion|Paris 1950|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
Definitive edition, one of 882 numbered copies on pure linen paper reserved for the "Friends of Paul Fort".
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Paul Fort to André Allix: "... avec les distingués hommages et le très amical souvenir d'un vieux trouvère... Qu'est-ce que la poésie ? Une chanson qu'on parle..." ["...with distinguished homage and the very friendly remembrance of an old troubadour... What is poetry? A song that one speaks..."]
€60
Deluxe copy, exceptional inscription and historic manuscript: The Crown, the Ermine and the Sceptre of the Anarchist Heliogabalus
Deluxe copy, exceptional inscription and historic manuscript: The Crown, the Ermine and the Sceptre of the Anarchist Heliogabalus
Antonin ARTAUD, André DERAIN
Héliogabale ou l'Anarchiste couronné - Exemplaire de Carlo Rim[Heliogabalus or, the Crowned Anarchist] Enclosed: original menu signed by Artaud, Kisling, Raimu, etc.
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1934|14.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on alfa, the only grands papiers (deluxe copies) after 5 pur-fil paper.

Bound in half green morocco, paste paper boards, marbled paper endpapers, wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Lucie Weill.
Skilful and discreet repair to the top of a joint.
Illustrated with 6 vignettes by André Derain.

Handsome inscription signed by Antonin Artaud: “à Alice & à Carlo Rim que j'aime beaucoup parce que j'aime dans la vie tout ce qui est nature, franc et sans fard et la vie d'Héliogabale aussi est franche et sans fard et dans la ligne de la grande Nature. Antonin Artaud...
€10,000
Henry de MONTHERLANT
Brocéliande
Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 277 copies on pure thread paper, deluxe issue after 24 Madagascar and 68 Holland.
Fine copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Henri de Montherlant to Albert Gallant: "... cette comédie dramatique..." ["... this dramatic comedy..."]
€170
Paul FORT
Mon grand Pays ou l'Ombre du Trouvère s'étend sur la France
Flammarion|Paris 1950|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
Definitive edition, one of 610 numbered copies on pure thread paper reserved for the "Friends of Paul Fort".
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Fort to Doctor François Leboeuf recalling one of his most famous verses: "... ces chants de France avec les distingués hommages et le très amical souvenir du vieux trouvère... On pourrait faire une ronde autour du monde, si tous les gens du monde voulaient se donner la main..." ["... these songs of France with distinguished homage and the very friendly remembrance of the old troubadour... We could dance in a circle around the world, if all the people of the world...
€60
Édouard HERRIOT
La Porte océane
Hachette|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 6 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
Very handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Edouard Herriot to Elie Bouvet.

€200
Michèle LACROSIL
Sapotille et le Serin d'Argile
Gallimard|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
Gallimard, Paris 1960, 12 x 19cm, in original wrappers.

First edition, one of 40 numbered hors-commerce copies reserved for the author on pur fil paper, only deluxe copies.
Sunned spine, endpapers and inscribed half title page entirely shaded, remains of adhesive paper on the first endpaper and the last page of the text, press cutting attached.
Rare presentation copy signed by Michèle Lacrosil to her friends Gilbert et Geneviève Lafragette: "En témoignage d'amitié à Gilbert Lafragette. Sapotille est heureuse de dire à son parrain (et premier lecteur) sa reconnaissance et son affection et à Geneviève avec mon amitié...
€1,500
Jean GRENIER
Borès
Verve|Paris 1961|22.50 x 30 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's polychrome cardboard Bradel binding, smooth spine, joints with small tears at head and foot, cover specially designed by Francisco Borès.
Work illustrated with 8 original lithographs by the artist as well as 183 reproductions of his works, 12 of which are in color.
Very light harmless scuffs at foot of one joint.
Text by Jean Grenier.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Grenier: "A Jean Paulhan le plus affectueusement et fidélement. Jean." ["To Jean Paulhan most affectionately and faithfully. Jean."]
€350
Michèle LACROSIL
Cajou
Gallimard|Paris 1961|12 x 19 cm|broché
Gallimard, Paris 1961, 12 x 19cm, in original wrappers.

First edition, one of 20 numbered hors-commerce copies reserved for the author on pur fil paper, only deluxe copies.
Endpapers and inscribed half title page entirely shaded due to the envelope containing the author's autograph letter.
Rare and beautiful copy.
Rare presentation copy signed by Michèle Lacrosil to her friends Gilbert et Geneviève Lafragette: "... comme Sapotille cette inquiète Cajou voudrait être aimée et protégée par vous. Michèle L." “...like Sapotille, this troubled Cajou would like to be loved and protected by you. Michèle...
€1,500
Lucien BODARD
La Duchesse
Grasset|Paris 1979|14 x 23 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Spine very lightly sunned with small light halos.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Lucien Bodard to Jean-Louis Guillaud.
€50
Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS
Le Cru et le cuit
Plon|Paris 1964|16 x 24 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Claude Lévi-Strauss to anthropologist Georges Balandier: "... cette mythologie de la dynamique sociale..." ["... this mythology of social dynamics..."]
€580
Claude SCHURR
Claude Schürr artiste-peintre, aquarelliste, céramiste, cartonnier, médailleur
Editions des Arcanes|Berne [Bern] 1989|22.50 x 28.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's full white cloth binding, smooth spine.
Rich iconography.
Handsome copy, we include two invitation cards to exhibitions of works by Claude Schürr.
Signed autograph inscription from Claude Schürr to Jean-Paul and Christiane Ferrary accompanied by a drawing depicting them.
€100
Philippe BERTRAND
La Vie moderne
Dargaud|Paris 1989|24 x 33 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's polychrome cardboard binding, smooth spine.
Signed autograph inscription from Philippe Bertrand to a man named Guillaume accompanied by a drawing depicting geometric forms.
€80
Gérard de LACAZE-DUTHIERS, COLLECTIF
Anthologie des écrivains du Ve : Paris et le Quartier Latin - Souvenirs et Impressions
Bibliothèque de l'aristocratie|Paris 1953|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition of this selection and the notices on the authors established by Gérard de Lacaze-Duthiers.
Handsome copy complete with its publisher's slip.
Signed autograph inscription from Gérard de Lacaze-Duthiers to journalist Henry Lafragette thanking him for his laudatory article concerning this work.
Our copy is enriched with an autograph letter signed by Gérard de Lacaze-Duthiers to the same, on letterhead of the library of the aristocracy, dated May 30, 1959.
€80
Jean d' ORMESSON
Le Vent du Soir
Jean-Claude Lattès|Paris 1985|13.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy
Signed autograph inscription by Jean d'Ormesson to a woman named Annie: "... ce puzzle du monde..."

€120
Erik ORSENNA
Sur la Route de Papier
Stock|Paris 2012|13 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, with press cutting included.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Erik Orsenna to a woman named Isabelle: "... Et voilà, le reportage commencé en Inde par un appel chez vous... Bon voyage ! Et vive la douceur des surfaces ! Fidèlement Erik." ["... And there you have it, the report that began in India with a call to your home... Have a good trip! And long live the gentleness of surfaces! Faithfully Erik."]

€60
Marc LARGE
Dessins mal élevés
La Lauze|Périgueux 2010|19.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with drawings by Large.
Texts by Siné, Denis Robert, Didier Porte, Etienne Liebig, Noël Godin known as "Le gloupier entarteur", Christophe Alevêque..
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Marc Large to a charitable association called "Le Refuge" with an original drawing depicting a homeless person who has found shelter under a tent shaped like a book inscribed "Livre refuge".
€70
Alphonse BOUDARD
Lettre manuscrite adressée par Alphonse Boudard à son grand ami le journaliste bruxellois, également grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 16 Août 1984|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Manuscript letter dated and signed, 42 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing, envelope included.
An inscription in red ballpoint pen in the upper right corner of the missive: mort Aline Giono, this manuscript note being repeated in the upper left corner of the envelope.
"vieux,
oui, j'ai appris l'affreuse nouvelle. Pas un mot de Zoë (qui ne me donne pas son adresse, je n'ai donc pu lui répondre) Que dire ? On...
€300
Alphonse BOUDARD
Carte de voeux pour l'année 1988 adressée à son grand ami le journaliste bruxellois, également grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 1er Janvier 1988|15 x 21 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Dated and signed greeting card depicting Paul Léautaud captured by painter Viko with 15 lines from Alphonse Boudard, to his great friend and companion of well-lubricated lunches, Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Envelope included.
"Salut vieux,
merci de tes voeux... on essaiera de mijoter un livre selon tes goûts... aux petits oignons ! Si tu descends dans le sud, c'est à dire au soleil lumineux de Paris, fais nous signe ( à Louis ou à moi) et on bavardera un peu plus que la dernière fois. avec tous mes voeux pour 88, pour toi et les tiens... et mon amitié. ABoudard."...
€120
Michel ROCARD
Les Moyens de s'en sortir
Seuil|Paris 1996|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription by Michel Rocard to Joël and Marie-Claude Hamard.

€50
Jean d' ORMESSON
C'était bien
Gallimard|Paris 2003|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
A fold to the upper left corner of the back cover.
Handsome copy complete with its publisher's wraparound band.
Signed autograph inscription by Jean d'Ormesson to Luce Palmyre: "... les rires et les larmes..." ["... laughter and tears..."]

€120
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Voila, je viens de finir encore un livre. Celui-là de divertissement pure (sic) et anticlérical. "Madame de Saint Sulpice". Le roman d'une taulière qui tient un bordel de curés entre les deux guerres."Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Nice 20 Août 1995|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille
Handwritten letter dated and signed, 37 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
This missive is moreover written from the home of Louis Nucéra where Alphonse Boudard spends a few days of summer vacation each year.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing.
"ami,
merci de ta lettre. tu m'encourages toujours et, là, c'est encore plus important. Je suis d'ailleurs en piste pour le prix Giono, mais j'y ai de redoutables concurrents soutenus par leurs éditeurs Mazis basta !...
€250
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Les Grands Chemins tu as raison, c'est un livre formidable. De plein air et de grand style. On peut toujours relire Giono... la vie passe entre les lignes et la poésie... merveilleux ! "Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 2 Décembre 1996|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Dated and signed manuscript letter of 42 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing.
"vieux,
merci de ta formidable lettre... j'ai mis du temps avant de te répondre, débordé que je suis par les activités de "promotion" de Mme de Saint Sulpice. Fatigant tous ces trains, tous ces avions, ces attentes, ces blabla toujours les mêmes. Bah ! il y a des métiers plus pénibles et moins rémunérateurs. Je me demande toujours si mes premiers bouquins...
€300
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Je suis presque boycoté. Savoir pourquoi ? Le monde des lettres est auu main d'un clan... NRF... Sollers... et quelques autres, et ils savent que la meilleure tactique pour t'éliminer c'est de faire silence. "Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Nice 13 Mai 1999|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Manuscript letter dated and signed, 17 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-lubricated lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
This letter is moreover written from Louis Nucéra's home where Alphonse Boudard spends a few days of summer vacation each year.
A crease mark inherent to folding the letter for mailing.
"vieux
merci de ton envoie du papier de Michel Grodent. Il est effectivement très positif. J'espère que j'aurais d'autres articles dans la presse belge parce qu'ici ce n'est pas folichon. Je suis presque boycoté. Savoir...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Les Grands Chemins tu as raison, c'est un livre formidable. De plein air et de grand style. On peut toujours relire Giono... la vie passe entre les lignes et la poésie... merveilleux ! "Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 7 Décembre 1977|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Manuscript letter dated and signed, 17 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-lubricated lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A crease mark inherent to folding the letter for mailing, envelope included.
"ami,
bien reçu "Le Peuple" et ton papelard sublime. Bravo ! Merci ! etc... dans un monticule de paperasses qui s'accumulent sur mon bureau, j'ai perdu la carte qur tu m'as envoyée avec l'adresse de la fille de Giono. Je la retrouverai, mais quand ? (Je suis plutôt bordelique question classement, rangement etc...) Pour ne pas perdre trop...
€150
Jean-Louis SCHEFER
Le Déluge, la Peste, Paolo Ucello
Editions Galilée|Paris 1976|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription from Jean-Louis Schefer to Pierre Klossowski.

€60
Jean GENET
Journal du Voleur[The Thief’s Journal]
Aux dépens d'un ami|s. l. • (Genève) [Geneva] s. d. [circa 1949]|19.50 x 29 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition reserved for subscribers only, one of 400 numbered copies on handmade Lana laid paper, the only issue along with 10 copies on Arches laid paper.
Autograph signature of the author on the justification page.
Handsome copy.
€1,200
Alphonse BOUDARD
Bristol manuscrit adressé à son grand ami le journaliste bruxellois, également grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens, André Tillieu lui présentant ses voeux pour l'année 1984
S. n.|Paris 30 Décembre 1983|12.50 x 8 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript card of 21 lines from Alphonse Boudard, on a printed visiting card, to his great friend and companion of wine-filled lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Envelope included.
"vieux, oui le hasard fait bien les choses... surtout que l'interview date de mon dernier passage à Bruxelles début novembre. Tout va bien pour le livre, mais mapièce quitte les planches. (As-tu reçu le livre ?) J'espère tout de même te voir à Paris bientôt. En attendant je te souhaite la fameuse bonne année. Qu'elle soit heureuse, fructueuse admirable... artistique etc... et... avec...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Ton papier me parvient en vacances... enfin au bord de la mer où je gratte un peu pour la gloire d'Alain Delon... son prochain film!"Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 25 Août 1975|21 x 27 cm|une feuille
Dated and signed manuscript letter of 31 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of wine-filled lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing, a pencil inscription "Manouche" in the upper left corner of the missive.
"ami,
ton papier me parvient en vacances... enfin au bord de la mer où je gratte un peu pour la gloire d'Alain Delon... son prochain film! Ca me comble ce que tu écris. C'est juste.. ll s'agit de dire tout ce qui doit être dit... que ça plaise ou non à ceux-ci ou à ceux-là. Mon...
€250
Bernard PIVOT
Les Mots de ma Vie
Albin Michel|Paris 2011|15 x 22 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Signed autograph inscription by Bernard Pivot to a woman named Bernadette.

€50
Jean-Bertrand PONTALIS
Avant
Gallimard|Paris 2012|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Amusing autograph inscription signed by Jean-Bertrand Pontalis to Doctor Jacques Chassigneux: "... qui me trouve toujours en grande forme, il exagère. C'était mieux avant, bien sûr mais, maintenant, ça pourrait être pire, bien sûr aussi. Avec mon amitié et ma gratitude." ["... who always finds me in great shape, he exaggerates. It was better before, of course, but now it could be worse, of course too. With my friendship and gratitude."]
€80
Paul CLAUDEL
La Messe là-bas
Nrf|Paris 1919|19.50 x 26.50 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Full brown cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, covers and spine preserved, bookplates pasted on one pastedown, contemporary binding signed in blind by Stroobants.
Two light dampstains to upper right corner of first cover and upper left corner of second cover.
Autograph inscription dated Brussels 1934 and signed by Paul Claudel to Gérard Bauër.
Provenance: from the libraries of Gérard Bauër and Jean-François Lemaire with their bookplates pasted on one pastedown.

€300
Alain BADIOU, Fabien TARBY
La Philosophie et l'Evènement. Entretiens suivis d'une courte Introduction à la Philosophie d'Alain Badiou
Editions Germina|Paris 2010|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription from Alain Badiou to a friend named Barbara: "Chère Barbara, voici des comprimés didactiques. Je t'embrasse, Alain." ["Dear Barbara, here are some didactic tablets. Love, Alain."]

€400
Jean GIRAUDOUX
Racine
Grasset|Paris 1930|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 50 hors commerce copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Giraudoux to Jacques Patin.
€150
Georges BLOND
La Grande Aventure des éléphants
Fayard|Paris 1959|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Blond: "A monsieur Peret, ces éléphants qui ne lui feront pas oublier les toros, en souhaitant qu'il les trouve quand même sympathiques" ["To Mr. Peret, these elephants who will not make him forget the bulls, hoping that he will find them sympathetic nonetheless"].
Fine illustrated cover by Cyril, iconography.
€50
René CHAR
En trente-trois Morceaux
GLM|Paris 1956|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First collected edition, one of 950 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from René Char to art critic and writer Charles Estienne.
Provenance: from the library of Georges Goldfayn with his blind stamp at head of an endpaper as bookplate.
€300
André POUSSE
Touchez pas aux Souvenirs
Robert Laffont|Paris 1989|15 x 23 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned without gravity.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Signed autograph inscription from André Pousse to Claude-Jean Philippe.

€70
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.
Signed autograph inscription from Jean Fourastié to the philosopher Etienne Soureau erroneously dated 1948.

€100
Alain BADIOU
Entretiens 1 1981-1996
Nous|Paris 2011|15 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription from Alain Badiou to a friend named Barbara: "... ces conversations datant d'un temps révolu. Je t'embrasse..." ["... these conversations dating from a bygone era. I embrace you..."]

€400
Jean-Claude MASSON
De la Révolution aux Années molles, chroniques parisiennes suivi de Le Génocide culturel de la France
Garamond|Paris 2005|15 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Precious dated autograph inscription signed by Jean-Claude Masson: "A Julien Gracq avec le souvenir (vif) de notre rencontre (furtive) autour d'Octavio Paz, très cordialement." ["To Julien Gracq with the (vivid) memory of our (brief) meeting about Octavio Paz, very cordially."]

€60
Alain BADIOU, COLLECTIF
Autour d'Alain Badiou
Editions Germina|Paris 2011|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
First collected edition of these texts compiled by Isabelle Vodoz and Fabien Tarby, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Alain Badiou to a friend named Barbara: "Pour Barbara, ces gloses disparates, Alain." ["For Barbara, these disparate glosses, Alain."]

€400
François FETJO
Voyage sentimental
Editions des Syrtes|Paris 2001|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.

Spine and boards marginally lightened.

Signed autograph inscription from François Fejtö to his fellow historian Jean-Pierre Rioux.

€70
Yves BONNEFOY, William SHAKESPEARE
Hamlet suivi d'une Idée de la Traduction
Mercure de France|Paris 1962|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation by Yves Bonnefoy, one of 35 numbered copies on Arches vellum, ours one of the few hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies after 10 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Yves Bonnefoy to Gilbert Lély.
€400
Paul SÉRANT
Gardez-vous à Gauche
Fasquelle|Paris 1956|11.50 x 17 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip and a large part of its wraparound band: "... ou soyez communiste"
Signed autograph inscription from Paul Sérant to Georges Goldfayn.

€50
Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS
Le Regard éloigné
Plon|Paris 1983|13 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Iconography, handsome copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Claude Levi-Strauss to Jean-Claude Carrière: "... le jour où nous fimes connaissance et qui, j'espère sera suivi par d'autres." ["... the day we met and which, I hope, will be followed by others."]
Reading notes by Jean-Claude Carrière written in black and blue ink throughout the final endpaper.
€680
Jean COCTEAU
La Voix humaine - Exemplaire enrichi d'un dessin original[The Human Voice - Copy Enhanced with an Original Drawing]
Gallimard|Paris 1930|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
Half red morocco binding, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, boards covered with abstract patterned paper, red paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, signed binding by P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Cocteau to a friend named Roger enhanced with a drawing in blue ink representing the face of a young man facing forward.

During the first performance in 1930, L'Echo de Paris already prophesied: "The best actresses in the world will want to interpret La voix humaine."
Indeed, on stage and screen followed Berthe Bovy, Anna Magnani...
€2,300
Francis PONGE
La Fabrique du Pré
Albert Skira|Genève [Geneva] 1971|16.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Work illustrated with illustrations.
Handsome copy despite the missing slipcase, a small tear at the foot of the first cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Francis Ponge to Roger Caillois: "... c'est à dire pour et contre les imostures de la poésie..." ["... that is to say for and against the impostures of poetry..."]
Our copy is expanded with a manuscript correction by Francis Ponge on page 7.
€350
Gérard LEGRAND
Puissances du jazz
Librairie Arcanes|Paris 1953|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine wrinkled and slightly sunned as usual.
Iconography.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Gérard Legrand to Robert Benayoun enriched with an original collage.
€120
SAN-ANTONIO
Les Clefs du Pouvoir sont dans la Boîte à Gants
Fleuve noir|Paris 1981|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription doubly signed by San Antonio-Frédéric Dard to a couple of friends named Cosette and Philippe.
€300
Isabelle AUTISSIER
Kerguelen. Le Voyageur du Pays de l'Ombre
Grasset|Paris 2006|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Isabelle Autissier to a man named Louis: "... quelques embruns très froids en provenance des 50èmes Sud." ["... some very cold sea spray from the 50th parallel South."]
€70
Jorge AMADO
Carte postale autographe datée et signée de Jorge Amado adressée à Alice Raillard, traductrice de ses ouvrages en français
Fortaleza 29 Novembre 1995|15 x 10.50 cm|une carte postale
Autograph postcard dated and signed with 8 lines by Jorge Amado addressed to his friend Alice Raillard, translator of his works into French, and to her husband the art critic Georges Raillard on the verso of a photograph of a beach in Fortaleza.
Handsome copy.
€150
Duc de BRISSAC
Les Brissac Maison de Cossé
Fasquelle|Paris 1952|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Small tear at foot of spine, light worming to upper left corner of front board.
Fine autograph inscription signed by a member of the Brissac family: "Un cousin de l'auteur et un ami de Vincennes touché de l'intérêt que vous portez à une famille qui a connu jusqu'aux cachots du donjon. Charles de Cossé de Brissac 22 Novembre 1957." ["A cousin of the author and a friend from Vincennes, touched by the interest you show in a family that has known even the dungeons of the keep. Charles de Cossé de Brissac November 22, 1957."]
€50
Alphonse BOUDARD
La deuxième lettre manuscrite adressée par Alphonse Boudard à son grand ami André Tillieu, également grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens
S. n.|Paris 5 Mai 1972|21 x 27 cm|une feuille + un morceau d'enveloppe
Handwritten letter dated and signed with 11 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of convivial lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A handwritten note inscribed in blue ballpoint pen by André Tillieu at the head of the letter: "reçue le 5 mai 72" ["received May 5th 72"], another of several lines on the envelope explaining the absence of a piece of the latter.
Envelope included.
"Cher André Tillieu,
de première votre article ! chaleureux, juste, bien composé... un des meilleurs consacré à ce livre... ça...
€120
Alphonse BOUDARD
"J'espère te voir bientôt à Paris avec Georges Brassens et Louis..."Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 3 Avril 1979|14.50 x 21 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Handwritten letter dated and signed with 21 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of convivial lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing, envelope included.
"ami,
bien reçu "Relax"... Mille mercis... Je suis toujours un peu confus par tout ce que tu écris sur mes livres. Je ne suis peut-être pas si haut ? Tu me forces à me poser des questions. Enfin, je fais de mon mieux. J'espère te voir bientôt à Paris avec Georges Brassens et Louis... A moins que j'aille faire un tour vers Lille puis...
€170
Alphonse BOUDARD
"merci de m'envoyer des articles belges. En général je ne les reçois pas. condescendants... ils le sont tous... descendants et surtout cons ! N'importe !"Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 18 Octobre 1994|14.50 x 21 cm|une feuille
Handwritten letter dated and signed with 22 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A fold mark inherent to the letter being placed in an envelope.
"vieux,
merci de m'envoyer des articles belges. En général je ne les reçois pas. condescendants... ils le sont tous... descendants et surtout cons ! N'importe ! Je pars tout à l'heure pour le salon du livre de St Etienne où je verrais sans doute Louis (si sa femme continue d'aller un peu mieux). Je le saluerai de ta part bien sûr. Si tu descends à Paris...
€200
Michel DRUCKER
Hors Antenne. Conversations avec Maurice Achard
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1987|14 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Drucker to a woman named Geneviève.
€50
(Jean GIONO) Henri FROSSARD
Voyage autour de Jean Giono
L'amitié par le livre|Blainville-sur-mer [Blainville-sur-Mer] 1976|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome illustrated copy with a frontispiece portrait of Jean Giono by Jean-Claude Goossens.
Signed autograph inscription from Henri Frossard to Claude Schneeberg.
€100
Paul LÉAUTAUD, Manuel ORAZI
Henri de Régnier
Sansot & Cie|Paris 1904|12.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine warped, one tear reglued on a joint, some minor foxing, paper yellowed as usual.
Work illustrated with a photographic portrait of Henri de Régnier as frontispiece, a manuscript facsimile as well as typographical ornaments by Manuel Orazi.
Signed autograph inscription by Paul Léautaud: "A Henri Chatelain, cet exercice." ["To Henri Chatelain, this exercise."]
€150
Michel LABLAIS, Bernard NOËL
Enfantasmes
Edition Rothe|Heidelberg 1982|20 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with reproductions of works by Michel Lablais and of which there were no deluxe copies.
Text by Bernard Noël.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Lablais to his close friend Jean Claval: "... environ 50 ans d'amitié..." ["... about 50 years of friendship..."]
€80
Jan TOPASS
Visages d'Ecrivains. Les Aspects du Roman polonais
Félix Alcan|Paris 1930|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Two lacks at head and foot of spine, small marginal lacks to boards, one tear re-adhered at foot of one joint.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Jan-Topass to Professor Louis Eisenmann, bookseller's label pasted just above the inscription.
€200
Henri COLLET
L'Ile de Barataria
Albin Michel|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, statement of one thousand copies.
Handsome copy.
Bilingual autograph inscription in French and Spanish, dated and signed by Henri Collet to his close friend Jean Claval: "... distingué hispaniste y lector asiduo del quijote afectuoso homenaje del autor. Henri Collet. Noviembre de 1942." ["distinguished hispanist and assiduous reader of Don Quixote, affectionate homage from the author. Henri Collet. November 1942."]
€80
Madeleine OZERAY, René LACÔTE
Le Rêve et la Vie de Gérard de Nerval
Seghers|Paris 1958|11 x 18 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Unlettered spine lightly sunned.
Autograph inscriptions signed by Madeleine Ozeray and René Lacôte to the poet Charles Dobzynski.
€40
Pedrag MATVEJEVITCH
Bréviaire méditerranéen
Fayard|Paris 1993|15 x 23.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Pedrag Matvejevitch.
€60
Alphonse BOUDARD
Carte de voeux adressée à son grand ami le journaliste bruxellois, également grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 11 Janvier 1989|10.50 x 14.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Illustrated New Year's card signed with 13 lines by Alphonse Boudard, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A date inscribed in blue ballpoint pen at the head of the card.
Envelope included.
"Merci de tes voeux vieux frère... je te renvoie la balle... santé, sérénité, pognon pour le bi centenaire... pour toi et les tiens. Un livre me conduira peut-être à Bruxelles en mars et bien entendu je te ferai signe. Avec ma vive amitié. ABoudard." ["Thank you for your wishes old brother... I'm returning the favor...
€120
Alphonse BOUDARD
"A partir de demain je rejoins la rue Smolett et son champion cycliste écrivain. Au 42...".."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 18 Aout 1992|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript card of 16 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on a visiting card, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A year (92) added in blue ballpoint pen in the upper right corner of the card to specify the date.
Envelope included.
"Vieux,
merci mille et une fois pour tes petits mots et les articles découpés dans la Presse belge. Avec mon éditeur ça voir le jour moins vite ! On ne peut être partout. meilleure santé à ta femme et bonnes vacances tout de même. A partir de demain je rejoins la rue Smolett (à...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Les journalistes en place préfèrent tremper leur plume dans l'ersatz d'encre mélangée avec un peu d'eau croupissante...."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 22 Avril 1977|15.50 x 11 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript card of 15 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on a bristol card, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Envelope included.
"merci mon cher Tillieu, de ce formidable papier sur Julien Blanc et ses joyeux. il en faudrait beaucoup de cette encre-là ! Hélas ! elle est rare il faut croire... les journalistes en place préfèrent tremper leur plume dans l'ersatz d'encre mélangée avec un peu d'eau croupissante. à bientôt j'espère... Je finis un gros bouquin "Les combattants du petit bonheur'... l'accouchement comme toujours...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
Carte de voeux adressée à son grand ami le journaliste bruxellois, également grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 30 Décembre 1978|11 x 15 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Illustrated greeting card signed with 12 lines by Alphonse Boudard, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A date inscribed in black ballpoint pen in the upper right corner of the card.
Envelope included.
"Tous mes meilleurs voeux aussi... santé, fric, bonne fourchette et surtout qu'on puisse se retrouver entre amis... On va organiser ça avec Louis (Nucéra), le gros Georges (Georges Brassens) etc... Je publie "Le corbillard de Jules" fin février... ma pogne amie. ABoudard."...
€120
Jean CABRIÈS
Saint Jacob
Plon|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 32 numbered copies on pure laid paper, ours one of 20 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Cabriès to Gérard Mainguet.

€80
Pierre VIDAL-NAQUET
Mémoires. Tome I : La Brisure et l'Attente 1930-1955. - Tome II. Le Trouble et la Lumière 1955-1998
Seuil|Paris 1995-1998|14.50 x 22 cm|2 volumes brochés
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies for each of the volumes.
Handsome set.
Dated and signed autograph inscriptions from Pierre Vidal-Naquet to a couple of his friends named Jacques and Marie-Claude.
€150
Francis JAMMES
Feuilles dans le Vent
Mercure de France|Paris 1913|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine sunned, handsome interior condition.
Signed autograph inscription from Francis Jammes to Robert de Flers.

€150
Francis JAMMES
Les Nuits qui me chantent
Flammarion|Paris 1928|13 x 17.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on esparto paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Francis Jammes to the Marquise de Flers, wife and widow of Robert de Flers.

€150
Francis JAMMES
Ma France poétique
Mercure de France|Paris 1926|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, with printed service de presse statement at foot of title page.
Spine very lightly sunned.
Signed and inscribed by Francis Jammes to Robert de Flers.

€150
Anne GREEN
Le Goret
Plon|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on laid paper, ours one of 10 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a transversal fold on the front cover and spine slightly sunned.
Signed autograph inscription from Anne Green to Gérard Mainguet.

€50
Saul BELLOW
L'Hiver du Doyen
Flammarion|Paris 1982|15 x 21 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, with newspaper clipping included.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Saul Bellow to his friend Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier.
€600
Alphonse BOUDARD
"... autour d'une table avec Aline Giono, Louis et Georges le dernier carré des braves..."Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 27 Mars 1980|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Handwritten letter dated and signed, 20 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens as well as Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to placing the letter in its envelope, envelope included.
"Old friend,
yes indeed, I'm working... screenplays... television... and I no longer have time for friends.. alas! finally I'm releasing "La lanterne magique" in September under the title "Vulcanos" (name of the main character) for "Le gala", it's Balland who republished it. Without success... so he remaindered it. I must have a few...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"... maintenant les éditeurs sont surtout pressés de fourguer leurs bouquins... tout à l'avenant... dans la chanson, la bouffe, les fringues, etc..."Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 19 Avril 1986|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Amusing handwritten letter dated and signed, 30 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens as well as Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to placing the letter in its envelope, envelope included.
"Old friend,
your letter is precious to me... no you're not playing the teacher! Some errors have already been noted for a reprint. The most curious thing is that most come from people who correct the proofs and make new ones. Félicien Rops for example or this parket.bombing (I had written carpet in my manuscript though)...
€200
Alphonse BOUDARD
"J'ai remis "La fermeture" mon livre sur les claques à Laffont. Il sort en avril après les turbulences électorales.Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 23 Janvier 1986|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Dated and signed manuscript letter of 28 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to the envelope folding of the letter, envelope included.
"Vieux,
merci de ta petite carte... il n'est pas encore trop tard pour te renvoyer la balle des meilleurs voeux pour 86... souhaitons que toute se passe le mieux possible. aujourd'hui Louis (Nucéra) est entré à l'hosto... juste q.qs jours... on va lui pulvériser un calcul au laser. Le dernier cri de la...
€200
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Merci encore... et dans la fraternité de Georges Brassens."Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 3 Septembre 1998|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Dated and signed manuscript letter of 17 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to the envelope folding of the letter, envelope included.
"J'ai reçu ta formidable lettre, vieux frère, et elle m'a procuré un sacré plaisir. Hier j'ai fait enregistrer tes corrections chez Laffont pour une réimpression très prochaine. Pas le temps de t'écrire plus longuement, je suis un peu débordé, tu te doutes. As-tu reçu en même temps que Monsieur Joseph, le livre d'entretiens de Lucien d'Azay...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Je deviens de + en + niçois sous la protection, bien sûr, du cher Louis qui arrive tout de même à pédaler dans les collines malgré les ennuis de santé de Suzanne..."Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 2 Juillet 1996|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Manuscript dated and signed letter of 37 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to the letter's insertion in the envelope, envelope included.
"Vieux,
Je deviens de + en + niçois sous la protection, bien sûr, du cher Louis (Louis Nucéra) qui arrive tout de même à pédaler dans les collines malgré les ennuis de santé de Suzanne. Un mal difficile à cerner mais qui la fait souffrir beaucoup. Merci de ta chaleureuse lettre. Là, j'ai voulu faire du pur...
€250
Alphonse BOUDARD
"J'espère (ou espère Louis aussi) que tu viendras un de ces quatre te propulser sur les derniers trottoirs fréquentables de Pantruche..."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 28 Septembre 1992|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Manuscript signed letter of 14 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on a visiting card, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A date inscribed in blue ballpoint pen at the head of the card.
Envelope included.
"Mon cher André
bien reçu Le Rail... et comme toujours ton papier amical et percutant. Quel dommage que tu ne sois pas critique au Nouvel Obs ou à l'Express ! J'espère (ou espère Louis aussi) que tu viendras un de ces quatre te propulser sur les derniers trottoirs fréquentables de Pantruche. Porte-toi le mieux possible...
€150
Annette BLIER, Claude DUFRESNE
Bernard Blier
Solar|Paris 1989|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Some foxing on the endpapers.
Touching autograph inscription signed by Annette Blier: "A Marc ce souvenir de son ami qui doit être très touché que vous soyiez fidèle à sa mémoire. Mille bravos Marc, et merci pour Bernard. Bien affectueusement. Annette le 28.02.92." ["To Marc this memory from his friend who must be very touched that you remain faithful to his memory. A thousand bravos Marc, and thank you for Bernard. Most affectionately. Annette 28.02.92."]
€50
Alphonse BOUDARD
"On aurait besoin de types comme toi dans la presse littéraire parisienne.. Hélas, elle est aux mains des cuistres !"Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 13 Octobre 1979|14.50 x 21 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Handwritten letter dated and signed, 26 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing, envelope included.
"old friend,
magnificent your piece on Louis's book! (Louis Nucéra) It is written with friendship and competence... and then the one on Arland... bravo! We would need people like you in the Parisian literary press.. Alas, it is in the hands of pedants! I'm out of the woods... I'm getting back on my feet... a few more bandages...
€200
Dymphna CUSACK
Parce qu'elle était Noire... Une Réserve en Australie
Les Editeurs Français Réunis|Paris 1966|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A tear with loss at the head of one joint, a small blue ballpoint pen inscription in the upper left corner of the title vignette on the front cover.
Rare dated manuscript signature by Dymphna Cusack on this work denouncing the ostracism and racism suffered by Aborigines in their native land of Australia.

€300
Bernard GIRAUDEAU
Cher Amour
Editions Métailié|Paris 2009|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Minor stains of no consequence on the edges, handsome copy complete with its wraparound band.
Signed autograph inscription by Bernard Giraudeau to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier, with a drawing representing a bouquet of marsh plants.

€60
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Les voeux servent surtout à ne pas trop oublier les amis..."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 4 Janvier 1990|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript card of 21 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
An erroneous date (4.1.91) written in blue ballpoint pen on the card by André Tillieu whereas the date of 4.1.90 is indicated at the top of the envelope.
Envelope included.
"Dear André,
good wishes serve mainly not to forget friends too much. I wish you of course health, cash, clear sight, lively step... etc... I'm invited on March 14th to Brussels for a book fair. I'll keep you informed and we could probably grab...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Voilà, vieux frère, ton amitié me fait chaud au coeur."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 4 Février 1999|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript letter on Bristol card of 15 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on letterhead from his Parisian address in Nouvelle Athènes in the 9th arrondissement, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A date (4.2.99) written in blue ballpoint pen at the top of the envelope.
Envelope included.
"Merci, mon cher André, de ta magnifique lettre. J'ai parfois des doutes sur l'intérêt de ma production, eh bien tu me rassures. Je sais que j'ai en Belgique un lecteur attentif et qui pige mes moindres intentions, qui apprécie mes...
€120
Alphonse BOUDARD
"J'espère bien aller te saluer un de ces quatre en Bruxellie."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 21 Novembre 1997|12.50 x 8 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript letter on Bristol card of 8 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on letterhead from his Parisian address in Nouvelle Athènes in the 9th arrondissement, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
Envelope included.
"Merci, vieux pote, de ta bonne lettre. Je sais que tru es un amateur éclairé... alors tout ce que tu me dis me touche dans le mille. J'espère bien aller te saluer un de ces quatre en Bruxellie. Mon amitié. Ab." ["Thank you, old friend, for your good letter. I know that you are an enlightened amateur...
€80
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Mon prochain sort en septembre aux éditions du Rocher. "Madame de Saint Sulpice". Je ne pense pas que la presse catholique m'encensera."."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 28 Mai 1996|15.50 x 11 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript bristol of 22 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on letterhead of his Parisian address in Nouvelle Athènes in the 9th arrondissement, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
Envelope enclosed.
"Vieux frère, merci de tes deux dernières lettres, je suis un peu débordé (par le succès entre autres) et j'ai laissé le courrier s'accumuler. J'ai pas vu "Mémoire de la France" si j'y suis cité c'est déjà pas si mal, d'habitude dans ce genre de bouquin je n'existe pas. Ni pour la Cerise, l'Hôpital, le prix Renaudot, ni pour le...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"... si c'était Beckett ! Hélas... le petit clan des snobs et de l'intelligentzia fait la loi, le bon goût et la réputation..."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 20 Septembre 1982|12.50 x 8 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript bristol of 17 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on a visiting card, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A date and the mention "les enfants de choeur" written in black ballpoint pen at the top of the bristol.
Envelope enclosed.
"Vieux,
comme toujours ton papier me va droit au coeur. Et tu dis juste... si c'était Beckett ! Hélas... le petit clan des snobs et de l'intelligentzia fait la loi, le bon goût et la réputation... Les vendredis soir Louis Nucera part à la campagne faire du vélo et travailler à son...
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