Inscribed Books

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Drucker to a woman named Geneviève.

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.

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."]

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..."]

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.

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."]

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.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Pedrag Matvejevitch.

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...

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...

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...

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."...

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.

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.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine sunned, handsome interior condition.
Signed autograph inscription from Francis Jammes to Robert de Flers.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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."]

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Autograph letter signed by Violette Leduc addressed to Adriana Salem. One page written in blue ink on a school notebook sheet.
Transverse folds inherent to mailing and small marginal losses due to removal of the sheet from the notebook.
Charming letter sent from Saint-Cirq-Lapopie: "Me voici à Saint Cirq La Popie (sic) depuis vendredi dernier et m'y voici seule. [...] L'été est revenu, et il s'est installé depuis mon départ. C'est un site extraordinaire, connaissez-vous ?" ["Here I am at Saint Cirq La Popie (sic) since last Friday and here I am alone. [...] Summer has returned, and it has settled in since my departure. It's an extraordinary site...

First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper.
Rare and handsome copy, with bookplate pasted at foot of verso of front cover.
Autograph inscription signed by François Bernouard to the poet Adolphe Lacuzon: "... A monsieur Lacuzon, en témoignage de ma double admiration, celle du poète et de l'homme..." ["... To Mr. Lacuzon, in testimony of my double admiration, that of the poet and of the man..."]

First edition.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature by Martin Gray on the front free endpaper.

Illustrated edition, as frontispiece, with an engraving by Pablo Picasso on a loose leaf, one of 1000 numbered copies.
Covers and boards stained, small tears on spine.
Our copy is decorated with an original drawing dated and signed by Robert J. Godet representing a statue of a woman surmounted by a sun casting its rays upon her, matching this poetic autograph inscription which accompanies it: "bel âge en vérité / Nadine, soleil couchée, / Nadine, soleil-chat / Petite Nadine / Soleil qui a encore peur de briller." ["beautiful age indeed / Nadine, setting sun, / Nadine, sun-cat / Little Nadine / Sun who is still afraid to shine."]
Provenance: from the library of...

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite spine lightly sunned.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Abel Dechêne to historian Louis Madelin.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Dated and signed autograph inscription by Georges Coulonges to a friend named Jean-Louis, accompanied by a drawing of a musical staff.

First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of edition.
Copy slightly warped.
Signed autograph tribute by Henry Poulaille: "En hommage sincère de Charlot." ["In sincere tribute from Charlot."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by André Santini to a woman named Marité: "... dont je sais qu'elle apprécie l'air du temps. En souvenir d'un commun amour pour la peinture." ["... who I know appreciates the spirit of the times. In memory of a shared love for painting."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Some traces of rubbing to the joints and to the back cover.
Iconography.
Autograph inscription signed by André Lajoinie to a woman named Annick.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Beautiful autograph inscription dated and signed by Pierre Béarn to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier: "Pour Nadine Nimier dont la gentillesse m'émeut - sans doute qu'elle a su garder en elle la lumineuse clarté de l'âme - en la remerciant" ["For Nadine Nimier whose kindness moves me - no doubt she has been able to keep within herself the luminous clarity of the soul - with thanks"]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with drawings by Georges Wolinski.
Nostalgic signed autograph inscription from Claude Confortès to a friend named Matilda: "... ce livre rare et épuisé des folles années. Grâce à toi je suis redevenu dingue. Vive l'EPROUVETTE ! Claude Confortès." ["... this rare and out-of-print book from the crazy years. Thanks to you I've gone crazy again. Long live L'EPROUVETTE! Claude Confortès."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy despite two small stains in the margin of the back cover and on an inner flap.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Yves Peyré to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full grey cloth binding, smooth spine, with the illustrated dust jacket which has some minor marginal tears and tiny corner chips of no consequence.
Signed autograph inscription from André Dhôtel to Monsieur Pittner.

First edition.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Signed autograph inscription from Charles Tillon, leader of the Francs-Tireurs et Partisans during the Resistance and later minister, to Jean-Luc Robin.

First edition on ordinary paper, stated as fourth edition.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Claude Roy to Jean Claval.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Pierre Courtade to Jean Claval.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Noël Jeannerey to Françoise Templaire.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Boards soiled, important coffee stain on the second board and at the foot of the first leaves, foxing on the edges.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Kléber Haedens to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier, leader, with Antoine Blondin, of the Hussards, literary movement of which Kléber Haedens was a member: "Pour toi Nadine, je pense à toi et je t'embrasse. Kléber" ["For you Nadine, I think of you and I embrace you. Kléber"].
Moving provenance: from the library of Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier.

First edition in French.
Publisher's full boards binding, smooth spine, illustrated covers.
Handsome copy, illustrations by Jean-Jacques Beurtheray.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Miguel Angel Sanz to Doctor Kernbaum.

First edition.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Autograph inscription signed by Antoine Argoud: "Paris le 15 Mars 1975. A Mme Falabot, à la femme d'un pied noir mort en Algérie. Avec mes respectueux hommages. Antoine Argoud." ["Paris March 15, 1975. To Mrs. Falabot, to the wife of a pied noir who died in Algeria. With my respectful homage. Antoine Argoud."]

First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on wove paper, deluxe copies after 50 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.
Marcel Prévost's manuscript signature on the half-title page.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 5 on Holland paper.
Some foxing to boards.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dorsenne: "A mon ami le sergent Muzereau de la classe !!! Cé témoignage d'affection d'un simple pékin ! Jean Dorsennus." ["To my friend sergeant Muzereau of the class!!! This token of affection from a simple civilian! Jean Dorsennus."]

First edition.
Fine copy.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Henri Laborit to Madame Lachatrape.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, illustrated.
Autograph inscription signed by Hugues Panassié: "A M. Denis, 'satchmo-ingly yours' Hugues Panassié."

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Dated and signed autograph inscription, in pencil, from Pierre Alechinsky to Jacques Bertin

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Japan Imperial paper, deluxe issue.
Handsome full-margined copy despite the spine and covers being slightly and marginally lightened, a light stain in the margin of one deckled edge.
Work illustrated with drawings in the text.
Our copy is enriched with an autograph letter signed by Charles Léger about works he has already written on Balzac.

First edition.
Publisher's binding in full boards, smooth spine, complete with its translucent paper dust jacket with marginal yellowing.
Manuscript signature of Thomas Hechtte on the half-title page.
Provenance: from the library of Ulrike Bergweiler.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy with illustrated cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Daix to Jean Claval.

First edition.
Work illustrated with photographs.
Autograph inscription signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A Maryelle Krempff 'l'étoile de la danse' en souvenir de ce jour mémorable. Amicalement Serge Lifar." ["To Maryelle Krempff 'the star of dance' in memory of this memorable day. Cordially Serge Lifar."]

First edition illustrated with photographs, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated 1944 and signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff, who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the Conservatoire National de région de Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A mademoiselle Maryelle Krempff qui aime la Danse et la sert la grace (sic). Serge Lifar." ["To Miss Maryelle Krempff who loves Dance and serves it with grace. Serge Lifar."]

First edition.
Some light foxing to margins of certain leaves.
Iconography.
About the industrial disaster that occurred in Bhopal, India, which cost the lives of approximately 25,000-30,000 people according to victims' associations and only 7,575 according to Indian authorities.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Dominique Lapierre probably to Régine Deforges: "A la bellissime Régine, de tout coeur. D. Lapierre 1.10.2001" ["To the most beautiful Régine, wholeheartedly. D. Lapierre 1.10.2001"]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Some foxing on the covers, paper yellowed.
Work illustrated with two portraits of Louis Pergaud.
Beautiful and touching autograph inscription dated and signed by Edmond Rocher: "A Léon Bocquet l'ami et le premier éditeur de Louis Pergaud en affectueuse communion en la pensée du cher disparu. Edmond Rocher. Nbre 1923." ["To Léon Bocquet the friend and first publisher of Louis Pergaud in affectionate communion in memory of the dear departed. Edmond Rocher. November 1923."]

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Claude Lévi-Strauss to Nadine Nimier: "Pour Nadine avec les amitiés de Lévi-Strauss." ["For Nadine with friendship from Lévi-Strauss."]

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine lightly yellowed, foxing to front cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Michel Tournier to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary: "Pour Ulrike Bergweiler. En toute amitié. Michel Tournier." ["For Ulrike Bergweiler. In friendship. Michel Tournier."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine sunned, a pink stain on the front cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Félicien Marceau to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary: "Pour Ulrike de son ami Félicien. Le 17 mars 89." ["For Ulrike from her friend Félicien. March 17, 89."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy complete with dust jacket.
Fine signed autograph inscription by Michel Albertini to a friend named Anne-Rose: "... ces merdicoles qui n'auraient jamais été si drôles et émouvants sans elle... Alors, avec un gros morceau de soleil de Marseille en plus, et que pour vous... chère Anne... ma première..." ["... these merdicoles which would never have been so funny and moving without her... So, with a big piece of Marseille sunshine in addition, and just for you... dear Anne... my first..."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
A tear repaired at foot of spine.
Illustrated with 26 reproductions of works by Georges Grosz.
Precious signed autograph inscription by Léon Bazalgette: "A J. E. Laboureur, très cordialement. LBazalgette." ["To J. E. Laboureur, very cordially. LBazalgette."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from Jean-Claude Renard to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier.

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy despite two light stains on the spine.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from Carlos Fuentes to Bernard Sesé, translator into French of the principal Spanish-speaking writers of the 20th century.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Claude Mossé to Patrice de Plunkett.

Edition with some parts in first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by René Depestre to Jean Orizet: "... ces chants d'adieu à quelques chimères du siècle..." ["... these farewell songs to some chimeras of the century..."]

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Signed and inscribed by Régis Debray to Ulrike Bergweiler.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Hollande paper, this one printed especially for the sculptress Renée Vautier, the only deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in full paper, smooth spine, covers with discreet restorations preserved, wide margins retained, binding signed by Thomas Boichot.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Valéry, beneath the colophon, to his muse the sculptress Renée Vautier, who notably created a celebrated bust of the poet in 1935.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Photographic cover, iconography.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Hubert de Leusse to Roland Manescau.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Bertrand Poirot-Delpech: "A Claude Mauriac avec la joie de lui redire (p.296) mon estime. Amicalement." ["To Claude Mauriac with the joy of telling him again (p.296) my esteem. With friendship."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine lightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Work illustrated with 174 drawings by Steinlen.
Rare signed autograph inscription by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen.

First edition.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned, handsome copy.
Foreword by Christian Caujolle.
Work illustrated with photographs by Gisèle Freund.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Gisèle Freund: "Für Enrike [sic], mit einem grossen Dank für ihre Hilfe bei des Überarbeitung (Übersetzung meiner "Erinnerungen") und ihre neue Übersetzung, die nun lesereich geworben ist. In Freundschaft, Gisèle F..." ["For Enrike [sic], with great thanks for her help with the revision (translation of my "Memories") and her new translation, which has now become widely read. In friendship, Gisèle F..."] adorned with three stylized seagulls.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip, press cutting included.
Autograph inscription signed by Claude Lévi-Strauss to Nadine Nimier: "Pour Nadine, en lui souhaitant que cette nouvelle année soit tout miel et rien cendres, amicalement Claude Lévi-Strauss." ["For Nadine, wishing her that this new year be all honey and no ashes, with friendship Claude Lévi-Strauss."]

New edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy
Iconography.
Autograph inscription dated 1977 and signed by David Noakes to Nadine Nimier: "Pour la très chère Nadine en souvenir d'une journée ensoleillée par sa gentillesse. Très tendrement David. 4 Août 77." ["For very dear Nadine in memory of a day brightened by her kindness. Very tenderly David. August 4th 77."]
We include an affectionate autograph letter signed, one page, from David Noakes to his friend Nadine Nimier sent from Bayreuth and dated July 13th in which he attempts to comfort her after the burglary she recently suffered: "... figure-toi que de telles choses arrivent aussi à New-York...

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine and covers marginally yellowed, a shadow on the last endpaper left by a press clipping placed at the end of the volume.
Signed and inscribed by Michel Tournier to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary: "... en toute complicité de germanistes..." ["... in complete complicity as Germanists..."]

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine lightly yellowed.
Signed and inscribed by Michel Tournier to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary: "Pour Ulrike. Michel." ["For Ulrike. Michel."]

New edition, strictly not for sale, for which no deluxe copies were printed.
Spine and covers marginally and lightly sunned.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by François Weyergans to his friend Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard: "Exemplaire d'Ulrike B. offert par l'auteur. François. 27.2.98." ["Copy for Ulrike B. offered by the author. François. 27.2.98."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies
Handsome copy despite a small discoloration stain on the first cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Pascal Quignard to Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard: "Pour Ulrike, avec toute mon amitié. Pascal." ["For Ulrike, with all my friendship. Pascal."]

First edition on ordinary paper, statement of one thousand copies.
Small tears at head and foot of spine.
Work illustrated with 24 photographic plates hors-texte as well as drawings and tailpieces by Serge Ivanoff.
Autograph inscription signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer of the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "Pour la charmante mademoiselle Maryelle Krempff en souvenir amical de Serge Lifar" ["For the charming Miss Maryelle Krempff in friendly remembrance from Serge Lifar"].

First edition printed in 100 numbered copies on pur fil paper.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece photographic portrait of "Père Delanier," the very famous book restorer.
Autograph inscription signed by Léon Lascoutx to Monsieur Picaut, enhanced with an autograph inscription signed by Delanier to the same beneath his photographic portrait.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine and boards marginally and lightly sunned.
Fine dated autograph inscription signed by François Weyergans to his friend Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard: "Chère Ulrike, merci d'écouter la musique de "Rire et Pleurer" (qui est la traduction de "lachen und weinen" poème de Rückert, musique de Schubert...) avec toute mon affection, pour toujours, ton François. 1990." ["Dear Ulrike, thank you for listening to the music of 'Rire et Pleurer' (which is the translation of 'lachen und weinen' poem by Rückert, music by Schubert...) with all my affection, forever, your François. 1990."]