Inscribed Books

François WEYERGANS
Je suis Ecrivain
Gallimard|Paris 1989|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Spine lightly sunned.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by François Weyergans to his friend Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard: "Chère Ulrike, voici de mes nouvelles ! En souhaitant que mes deux personnages deviennent tes amis pendant ces allers-retours France-Japon, enfant-adulte, je-il, travail-flânerie, etc-etc. Avec la grande affection de l'auteur. François. 1989" ["Dear Ulrike, here is my news! Hoping that my two characters will become your friends during these round trips France-Japan, child-adult, I-he, work-leisure, etc-etc. With the great affection of the author. François. 1989"] enhanced with...
€100
André FRÉNAUD
Soleil irréductible
Ides et Calendes|Neuchâtel 1946|19 x 25 cm|broché
First edition, one of 1025 numbered copies on ivory laid paper, ours one of the 25 hors commerce copies, the only printing after 32 vélin du Marais.
Handsome copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription by André Frénaud: "A Lili & Jean Dubuffet. Malamour peut-être mais l'amitié comme la poésie est soleil irréductible. A. Frénaud." ["To Lili & Jean Dubuffet. Malamour perhaps but friendship like poetry is irreducible sun. A. Frénaud."]
€150
Jacques MONORY
Derrière le miroir numéro spécial Jacques Monory
Maeght éditeur|Paris 1978|28.50 x 37.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Arches Vellum, only large papers.
Spine of the chemise slightly faded, a beautiful copy.
Issue illustrated with 4 original lithographs by Jacques Monory.
Text by Alain Jouffroy.
A beautiful copy.
Handwritten signature by Jacques Monory in pencil on the colophon.
€700
Mezz MEZZROW
Really the blues
Gallimard|Paris 1946|14 x 22 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
Second edition.
Publisher's full blue cloth binding, smooth spine, lacking dust jacket.
Handsome copy
Autograph inscription signed by Mezz Meezrow to Jean Claval: "... ardent jazz fan..."
€100
Gilbert CESBRON
C'est Mozart qu'on assassine
Robert Laffont|Paris 1946|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
New edition.
Fine copy
Signed and inscribed by Gilbert Cesbron to Jean Claval.
€40
Michel TOURNIER
Le Vent Paraclet
Gallimard|Paris 1977|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very lightly sunned without significance, a small stain to lower right corner of rear board.
Signed autograph inscription from Michel Tournier to Ulrike Bergweiler, who was secretary to Antoine Gallimard.

€150
Jean-Paul ARON
Mon Sida
Christian Bourgois|Paris 1988|12 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Jean-Paul Aron to Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard.

€120
René DEPESTRE
En état de Poésie
Les Editeurs Français Réunis|Paris 1980|10.50 x 13.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full green cloth binding, smooth spine, green paper endpapers and pastedowns.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by René Depestre to Arnaud Spire.
€150
Andreï SCHAIKEVITCH
Mythologie du Ballet de Vigano à Lifar
Corrêa|Paris 1939|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine slightly sunned.
Iconography.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Andreï Schaïkevitch to Gustave Bret.

€80
Philippe SOLLERS
Le Coeur absolu
Gallimard|Paris 1987|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Signed and inscribed copy from Philippe Sollers to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

€100
Philippe SOLLERS
Portrait du Joueur
Gallimard|Paris 1984|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket.
Signed and inscribed copy from Philippe Sollers to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

€100
Vassilis VASSILIKOS
Alfatride
Gallimard|Paris 1978|14 x 21 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy with the illustrated dust jacket.
Autograph inscription signed by Vassilis Vassilikos to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

€100
Julien GRACQ
"Je suis à Sion, que vous connaissez déjà sans doute un peu par Lettrines 2 ; il y fait beau et un peu frais, et hélas !, il y a beaucoup de monde"Autograph postcard signed by Julien Gracq addressed to his close friend and monographer Ariel Denis
Sion-sur-l'Océan [Sion-sur-l'Océan] s. d. [circa 1995]|15 x 10.50 cm|une carte postale
Autograph signed postcard from Julien Gracq with 16 lines addressed to his friend and monographer Ariel Denis, written in black felt-tip pen, on the reverse of a photograph showing the beach of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez in Vendée, not far from his apartment in Sion-sur-l'Océan.
Julien Gracq thanks Ariel Denis for the news he sent him from Constantinople : "... je suis heureux que votre voyage se soit terminé sans hostilités..." ["... I am happy that your journey ended without hostilities..."] while lamenting the August crowds disturbing his peaceful retreat in Vendée: "... Je suis à Sion...et hélas !, il y a beaucoup de...
€450
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
Journaliers 1937-1939
Gallimard|Paris 1961|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine browned with a small lack at foot.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Marcel Jouhandeau: "Pour Marcel Aymé de tout coeur, je veux voir sa pièce et ne reçois rien. Marcel J. 5 Dec.61." ["For Marcel Aymé with all my heart, I want to see his play and receive nothing. Marcel J. 5 Dec.61."]
€120
Bernard-Henri LÉVY
La Barbarie à Visage humain
Grasset|Paris 1977|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Rare and fine full-page signed autograph inscription from Bernard-Henri Lévy to Jean-Louis Guillaud on his master work, which reads like a manifesto: "... because the 'left' changes, intellectuals 'resist' and this barbarie à visage humain bears witness to it, in respectful homage. Bernard-Henry Lévy."
€200
Michel LEIRIS
Fourbis
Gallimard|Paris 1955|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, with mention of second edition.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Leiris to Jean Claval.
€150
(to Sacha GUITRY) René BENJAMIN
Chronique d'un Temps troublé
Plon|Paris 1938|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the service de presse.
Significant ink stains at head of second volume affecting only very slightly and marginally the final front endpaper, small marginal tears to boards.
Precious dated inscription signed by René Benjamin: "A Sacha Guitry, ce livre qui n'a qu'une idée, parbleu, c'est de lui plaire." ["To Sacha Guitry, this book which has only one idea, by Jove, it is to please him."]
€60
Erik ORSENNA
Sur la Route de Papier
Stock|Paris 2012|13 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy, with press cutting attached.
Handsome dated autograph inscription signed by Erik Orsenna to his friend Nadine Nimier: "Pour Nadine, cher Nadine, souvenirs, souvenirs, oh comme je t'embrasse ! Bon(s) voyage(s) sur la route du papier notre cher et vieux compagnon ! Je t'embrasse. Ton vieil Erik. 6.VI.2012." ["For Nadine, dear Nadine, memories, memories, oh how I embrace you! Good journey(s) on the paper route, our dear and old companion! I embrace you. Your old Erik. 6.VI.2012."]

€60
Claude ROY
Clefs pour la Chine
Gallimard|Paris 1953|14 x 21 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, statement of 16th edition.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Claude Roy to Jean Claval.

€50
Léandre VAILLAT, Dimitri BOUCHÈNE
Olga Spessivtzeva Ballerine en marge des Ballets Russes et des Ballets de l'Opéra de Paris
Gallimard|Paris 1953|19 x 25.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition, one of 473 numbered copies on Arches vellum.
Two small tears of no consequence to the slipcase.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with 6 gouaches by Dimitri Bouchêne.
Fine and premonitory autograph inscription signed by Léandre Vaillat to Maryelle Krempff, then a promising dancer as principal dancer at the Opera who would complete her career as prima ballerina at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the Conservatoire National de région de Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A ma très jeune amie Maryelle Krempff qui regarde au firmament de la danse et qui finira bien par y décrocher une étoile avec ma respectueuse...
€400
André LEVINSON
La Danse d'Aujourd'hui
Editions Duchartre et Van Buggenhoudt|Paris 1929|23 x 29 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with 400 photographs including 16 hors-texte plates.
Spine and boards marginally browned as usual, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by André Levinson to Frédéric Lefèvre: "... esthéticien fervent..."

€300
Serge LIFAR
Du Temps que j'avais Faim
Stock|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated 1943 and signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff, then a promising dancer as principal subject of the Opera who would complete her career as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989.

€250
Serge LIFAR
Ma Vie
Julliard|Paris 1965|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Autograph inscription dated 1965 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 National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "Pour Maryelle Krempff, ma vie pour la danse. Très cordialement." ["For Maryelle Krempff, my life for dance. Very cordially."]

€250
Pierre LE-TAN, Umberto PASTI
Jardins. Les Vrais et les Autres
Flammarion|Paris 2011|15 x 21 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation illustrated with drawings by Pierre Le Tan and of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Pierre Le Tan to Nelly Kaprichian.
€300
Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS
Histoire de Lynx
Plon|Paris 1991|13 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Iconography, handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Claude Lévi-Strauss to a man named Philippe.
€500
Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS
La Potière jalouse
Plon|Paris 1985|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, printed service de presse stamp on the inner flap of the rear cover.
Fine copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Claude Levi-Strauss to a man named Henri.
€500
Patrick MODIANO
Vestiaire de l'Enfance
Gallimard|Paris 1989|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
A handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Patrick Modiano to Françoise Ducourt.
Signed autograph inscriptions by Patrick Modiano, who cares little for notoriety and is sparing with dedication sessions, are rare.
€450
Tristan DERÈME
Le Quatorze juillet ou petit Art de la rimer quand on manque de Rimes
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1925|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies after 5 japon and 50 hollande.
Fine copy handsomely bound.
Bradel binding in half red Russia morocco, smooth spine, wood-grain paper boards, covers and spine preserved, moiré-effect paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, bookplate pasted to head of one pastedown, elegant unsigned contemporary binding.
Signed autograph inscription from Tristan Derème to P. Rousset: "... ce 14 juillet à l'entrée de l'année. En cordial hommage. Tristan Derème. 1er - I - 1926." ["this 14th of July at the start of the year. With cordial homage. Tristan Derème. 1st - I - 1926."]
€80
William STYRON
La Proie des Flammes
Gallimard|Paris 1962|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition in French on ordinary paper.
A tiny spot in the margin of the first cover, handsome copy.
Rare manuscript signature of William Styron on an endpaper.

€400
Jacques BRENNER
Histoire de la Littérature française de 1940 à nos Jours
Fayard|Paris 1978|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite light worming of no consequence to upper margins.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Brenner to journalist and director of Le Figaro Patrice de Plunkett.

€50
René CHAR, Pierre CHARBONNIER
Quatre fascinants la Minutieuse
Gallimard|Paris 1951|26.50 x 34 cm|en feuilles
First edition printed in 86 numbered copies on chamois Arches paper.
Work illustrated with an original drypoint by Pierre Charbonnier as frontispiece.
Handsome and rare copy.
Manuscript signatures of René Char and Pierre Charbonnier on the colophon.
€800
Edgar KNECHT
Le Mythe du Juif errant. Essai de Mythologie littéraire et de Sociologie religieuse
Presses universitaires de Grenoble|Grenoble 1977|17 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Edgar Knecht to Claude Duchet.

€60
Tristan DERÈME
La Rime de Virgile et des Japonais
Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1930|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Arches, the only issue after 10 on Japan.
Spine lightly sunned, occasional worming.
Autograph inscription signed by Tristan Derème: "A monsieur le comte de Sachs. Et vive la rime ! Et vive Virgile !" ["To Monsieur le Comte de Sachs. And long live rhyme! And long live Virgil!"]
€50
Nathalie SARRAUTE
Portrait d'un Inconnu
Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, with second edition statement.
Handsome copy.
Preface by Jean-Paul Sartre.
Signed and inscribed by Nathalie Sarraute to Jean Claval.
€120
Peter TOWNSEND
Duel dans la Nuit. La suite de Duel d'Aigles
Robert Laffont|Paris 1987|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Iconography, handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription by Peter Townsend, in French, to Joël Pampin.
€120
Claude AVELINE
Sur l'Alfred de Vigny d'Anatole France
Aux dépens d'un amateur|Paris 1928|22.50 x 28 cm|broché
Rare hors commerce first edition printed in 50 copies numbered and justified in the colophon by Jacques Lion.
Some light foxing.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Claude Aveline: "A Georges Duhamel, ces souvenirs dont Jacques Lion a voulu faire une plaquette, parce qu'ils me sont chers, son ami. Claude Aveline. Font Romeu août 1928..." ["To Georges Duhamel, these memories that Jacques Lion wanted to make into a booklet, because they are dear to me, his friend. Claude Aveline. Font Romeu August 1928..."]
€150
André BRETON, André MASSON
Martinique charmeuse de Serpents. - Exemplaire de Jean Paulhan
Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1948|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Paper yellowed as is often the case.
Work illustrated with hors-texte illustrations by André Masson.
Precious autograph inscription signed by André Breton to Jean Paulhan.

€800
Lucien JACQUES
Momeries
Cahiers du Contadour|Saint-Paul 1938|16.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on antique laid paper, the only issue after 2 Japan and 5 Lafuma.
Worming to head and foot of front cover.
Work illustrated with 4 drawings by Lucien Jacques.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Lucien Jacques to D(aniel) Hirsch and his wife.
€100
Philippe DELERM
La Beauté du Geste
Seuil|Paris 2014|24.50 x 30 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with numerous photographs of athletes captured in action during their performances.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Philippe Delerm to Stéphane Joly: "... ce livre dont il sait combien il est l'aboutissement d'une longue passion..." ["... this book which he knows how much it is the culmination of a long passion..."]

€80
Bernard ROY, Jacques MÉNY
Jean Giono et le Cinéma
Jean-claude Simoën|Paris 1978|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Iconography.
Autograph inscription dated 1995 and signed by Jacques Mény to Claude Schneeberg: "... en cette année du centenaire de Giono...".
We also include an autograph thank-you card from Jacques Mény to the same recipient.
€50
Maurice DRUON
Remarques
Julliard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Light worming at head and foot of front cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Druon to a friend.
€100
François MITTERRAND
Ma part de vérité
Fayard|Paris 1969|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine slightly ridged as usual, one stain on fore edge, handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by François Mitterrand to Roger Bérard.
€600
Yves BONNEFOY
La Vie errante suivi de Une autre époque de l'écriture[The Wandering Life, followed by Another Age of Writing]
Mercure de France|Paris 1993|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket.
Signed autograph inscription from Yves Bonnefoy to Henri Zerner.
€120
Marc-Édouard NABE, VUILLEMIN
K.O. et autres Contes
Editions du Rocher|Paris 1999|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Small stains on covers.
Work decorated with illustrations by Vuillemin.
Autograph inscription signed by Marc-Edouard Nabe to a friend named Jean-Loup: "... K.O. et autres contes où beaucoup de femmes souffrent ! " ["K.O. and other tales where many women suffer!"]
€100
François AUGIÉRAS
Le Voyage des morts
La nef de Paris|Paris 1959|14 x 19 cm|broché
Definitive edition on ordinary paper of this work published under the pseudonym Abdallah Chaamba.
Light dampstains to foot of front cover.
Very rare autograph inscription signed by François Augiéras to Yves Le Marchand: "... protecteur de la jeune littérature, hommage respectueux de l'auteur. F. Augiéras." ["... protector of young literature, respectful homage from the author. F. Augiéras."]
One manuscript correction by the author who crossed out a line on page 70.
€1,700
Robert KEMP
La Vie des livres, volume I
Albin Michel|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Light dampstains to foot of front cover.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Robert Kemp to Marcel Pagnol: "... qui devrait être mon ami puisque je suis le sien !" ["... who should be my friend since I am his!"]
€50
Isidore ISOU
Fondements pour la Transformation intégrale du Théâtre. Tome I
Bordas|Paris 1953|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Restorations to head and foot of joints, inevitable small marginal tears to boards given the extreme fragility of the paper.
Very rare signed autograph inscription by Isidore Isou, one of the founders of Lettrism and an important precursor of Situationism, to the theater man Paul-Louis Mignon.
€400
Thyde MONNIER
L'Huile vierge
Arthème Fayard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy despite the slightly sunken spine.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Thyde Monnier to Madame Tourre.
€70
René BENJAMIN
Saint Vincent de Paul
A la Cité des Livres|Paris 1930|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
Handsome full-margined copy despite spine and boards lightly and marginally discolored as usual.
Autograph inscription signed by René Benjamin to historian Jean Longnon.
€150
Pierre BONNARD, Octave MIRBEAU
La 628-E8
Fasquelle|Paris 1908|19.50 x 25.50 cm|relié
De luxe edition illustrated with a hundred drawings by Pierre Bonnard scattered in the margins of the leaves, one of 200 numbered copies on Arches vellum, one print after 25 Japan.
A beautiful copy.
Binding in half brown calf, spine decorated with double black fillets, gilt date at the foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on the rough.
Handwritten presentation signed by Pierre Bonnard to Xavier Roux: “... à son compatriote dauphinois et ami...” “...to his Dauphiné compatriot and friend...” enriched with a handwritten presentation signed by Octave Mirbeau to the same.
€4,500
Lucien DUBECH
Poèmes
A la Cité des Livres|Paris 1928|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
Handsome full-margined copy despite two small traces of sunning at head and foot of spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Lucien Dubech to historian Jean Longnon: "... en souvenir affectueux de nos voyages à l'été de 1928..." ["in affectionate memory of our travels in the summer of 1928..."]
€120
Impressive dedication to his "colleague" Philippe Pétain, welcomed as a hero to the Academy by the poet who would expel him ten years later for refusing to collaborate
Impressive dedication to his "colleague" Philippe Pétain, welcomed as a hero to the Academy by the poet who would expel him ten years later for refusing to collaborate
Paul VALÉRY
Variété II
Nrf|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
A tear and split at foot of one joint, paper yellowed.
Our copy is presented under chemise and slipcase: chemise in half green morocco, smooth spine with gilt mention at foot "Ex. du maréchal Pétain" ["Marshal Pétain's copy"], green paper boards, slipcase with green morocco edges and green paper boards.
Precious signed autograph inscription by Paul Valéry: "A monsieur le maréchal Pétain, hommage de son admirateur et confrère." ["To Marshal Pétain, homage from his admirer and colleague."]
€2,300
Robert BRASILLACH, Maurice BARDÈCHE
Histoire du Cinéma
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1935|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine and boards marginally and slightly browned, paper fragile at margins of some leaves as usual.
Our copy is presented in a sand-colored full cardboard slipcase.
Precious autograph inscription by Robert Brasillach on this text which is one of the very first histories of cinema born a few decades earlier: "A Ramon Fernandez en bien sincère et reconnaissant hommage. Robert Brasillach" ["To Ramon Fernandez with very sincere and grateful homage. Robert Brasillach"] enhanced with the signature of Maurice Bardèche.
€1,700
Lucien DUBECH
Poèmes pour les Ombres
A la Cité des Livres|Paris 1922|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, one of 10 lettered and named copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
Fine full-margined copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Lucien Dubech to historian Jean Longnon in the form of a quatrain.
€120
Louis ORIZET
A travers le Cristal
Editions du Cuvier|Villefranche-en-Beaujolais [Villefranche-sur-Saône] 1958|13 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Preface by André Maurois, preliminary remarks by Georges Rozet, historiographer of the Confrérie du Tastevin.
Handsome copy of this work crowned with the Prize of the International Wine Office.
Dedicatee's bookplate pasted on endpaper.
Amusing autograph inscription dated and signed by Louis Orizet to Henri Roquefort: "... dont le nom prédestiné, prédestinait à l'amour du bon vin." ["... whose predestined name, predestined him to the love of good wine."]
€60
Stefan ZWEIG, Frans MASEREEL
Erinnerungen an Emile Verhaeren[Memories of Emile Verhaeren]
Im Selbstverlag des Verfassers|s. l. 1927|14.50 x 23 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition printed with 440 numbered copies.
Work illustrated with 7 wood engravings by Frans Masereel.
Pubslisher's binding in half wove-style paper boards with small corners, top edge gilt, ex-libris glued to a paste-down endpaper.
Rare handwritten presentation signed by Stefan Zweig to writer Max Spanier who disappeared during the hell of the Holocaust: “Im herzlicher Erkenntlichkeit” (“With sincere gratitude”).
€3,500
Henri POURRAT
Les Sorciers du Canton
Nrf|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Two small lacks at foot of spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Henri Pourrat to Franc-Nohain.
€100
(to Victor HUGO) Antoine de LATOUR
Luther, Etude historique
Georges Decaux|Paris 1835|12.50 x 20 cm|relié
First edition printed in 100 copies.
Bradel binding in half green Russian morocco, smooth spine, date and place gilt at foot, pebbled paper boards, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns.
One restoration to the margin of the title page using an adhesive piece.
Rare and precious signed autograph inscription from Antoine de Latour "A monsieur Victor Hugo, hommage de tendre dévouement" ["To Monsieur Victor Hugo, tribute of tender devotion"]
The inscription has been slightly trimmed, missing the last letter of the word dévouement.
€750
Germaine TILLION
L'Afrique bascule vers l'Avenir[Africa Turns Toward the Future]
Editions Tirésias - Michel Reynaud|Paris 1999|15 x 21 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine slightly sunned.
Precious autograph inscription dated 1976 and signed by Germaine Tillion to the sociologist and feminist activist Evelyn Sullerot: "... courageuse combattante, cette préhistoire d'un "front" qu'elle a bien connu." ["... courageous fighter, this prehistory of a "front" that she knew well."]

€350
Enki BILAL
Animal'z
Casterman|Paris 2009|23.50 x 32 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's full cardboard binding, smooth spine, illustrated front cover.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription by Enki Bilal to a couple enhanced with an original pencil drawing depicting the head of a puma with open jaws.

€500
Mirella FREGNI, dite Mirella FRENI
Programme musical d'un récital dédicacé par Mirella Freni
Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris|Paris 29 Mai 1980|24 x 32 cm|agrafé
First edition of this program for a recital given by Italian soprano Mirella Freni on Thursday, May 29, 1980 at the Paris Opera.
Photographic cover.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature by Mirella Freni on the front cover.

€100
Katia RICCIARELLI
Programme musical d'un récital dédicacé par Katia Ricciarelli
Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris|Paris 22 Mai 1980|24 x 32 cm|agrafé
First edition of this program from a recital that Italian soprano Katia Ricciarelli gave on Thursday, May 22, 1980 at the Paris Opera.
Photographic cover.
Fine copy.
Manuscript signature of Katia Ricciarelli on the first page.

€60
Bertrand DELANOE
Pour l'Honneur de Paris. Chronique 1977-2020
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1999|15 x 23 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite three light stains on the lower edge without any damage to the text.
Autograph inscription signed by Bertrand Delanoë to a close collaborator named Cécile: "A toi, chère Cécile, au nom des valeurs et des combats partagés. De l'amour de la vie ; de la ville. Amicalement." ["To you, dear Cécile, in the name of shared values and struggles. For the love of life; of the city. With friendship."]

€50
Georges FOUREST
Le Géranium ovipare
José Corti|Paris 1935|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 150 Service de Presse copies on châtaignier blanc paper.
Pleasant copy despite a small black ink mark at the head of the first cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Fourest to Roger Lannes.
€300
Patrick MODIANO
Du plus loin de l'Oubli
Gallimard|Paris 1995|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Patrick Modiano to a woman named Marie-Françoise.
Signed autograph inscriptions by Patrick Modiano, little concerned with fame and sparing with dedication sessions, are rare.
€450
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 despite the spine being slightly sunned, 6 page numbers inscribed in black ink probably by Claude Roy as reading markers at the head of the rear endpaper.
Signed and inscribed by Claude Levi-Strauss to Claude Roy.
€500
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
Magnificat. Journaliers XIII Mars-Juillet 1963
Gallimard|Paris 1969|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, one of 10 copies on parchment reserved for the author and on colored paper, the most restricted deluxe issue.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Marcel Jouhandeau quoting a passage from the work.

€200
Henry POULAILLE
Corneille sous le Masque de Molière
Grasset|Paris 1957|15 x 22 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, one of 20 Service de Presse (advance) copies.
Small tears at head and foot of spine, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
Signed autograph inscription from Henry Poulaille to a lady.

€70
FAWZI [Fawzi BAGHDADLI]
A Poings levés et Mains tendues
Chez l'auteur|Paris 2004|21 x 29.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy illustrated with political and polemical drawings by Fawzi.
Preface by Patrick Cami.
Signed and dated autograph inscription from Fawzi to a person named Yoram accompanied by an original drawing depicting an outstretched arm brandishing a placard in the middle of which is written the name of the dedicatee.

€100
Jacques LAURENT
Les Dimanches de Mademoiselle Beaumon
Le cercle du nouveau livre|Paris 1982|14 x 20 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
Edition from the same year as the first edition.
Publisher's binding in full pink cloth, smooth spine, mauve paper endpapers.
Three small light stains on the back cover, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Laurent to Dominique Paulvé: "... à qui je souhaite d'heureuses vacances sur les bords de la Loire où elle rencontrera peut-être mademoiselle Beaumon..." ["...to whom I wish happy holidays on the banks of the Loire where she may perhaps meet Miss Beaumon..."]
€80
STING [Gordon Matthew Thomas SUMMER] Jean-Pierre DUTILLEUX
Amazonie - Lutte pour la Vie
J.-C. Lattès • Fondation Forêt vierge|Paris 1989|22.50 x 31 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition which was not printed on deluxe paper (grand papier).
A beautiful copy, illustrations.
Publisher's binding with full black boards, photographic first board.
Sting's handwritten signature accompanied, underneath, with the printed stamp of the “Fondation Forêt Vierge” led by Sting and Jean-Pierre Dutilleux.
€300
Olivier BOURGOIS
Un Néant moins tranquille
Mercure de France|Paris 1981|15 x 22 cm|broché
First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on hollande van Gelder paper, the only deluxe copies.
Light foxing affecting the edges, otherwise a handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Olivier Bourgois to Michel François-Poncet.

€80
Jean GALTIER-BOISSIÈRE
Trois Héros
La Jeune Parque|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on vellum, deluxe copy.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, one stain in margin of front cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Galtier-Boissière to Robert Laurence.
€80
Jacques FAIZANT
Frime et Châtiment
Denoël|Paris 1985|18.50 x 19 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition in volume form.
Publisher's full white cardboard binding, smooth spine, illustrated front cover.
Work illustrated with humorous drawings by Jacques Faizant.
Handsome copy despite covers slightly and partially yellowed at their margins.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Faizant to Jehanne Cacouault.

€50
Léon POIRIER
Vingt-Quatre Images à la Seconde
Maison Mame|s. l. 1953|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Iconography.
Light dampstains to spine and board margins, handsome interior condition.
Autograph inscription signed by Léon Poirier to Madame Charles Gaumont: "... dont le souvenir est inséparable des miens..." ["...whose memory is inseparable from my own..."]
€70
Zoubeïda BITTARI
O mes Soeurs musulmanes, pleurez !
Gallimard|Paris 1964|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Preface by Miriam Cendrars.
Rare two-color autograph inscription dated and signed by Zoubeïda Bittari to madame Levêque.
€150
Paul DAKEYO
Soweto - Soleils fusillés
Droit et liberté|s. l. 1977|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Fine and rare copy of this collection of anti-Apartheid poems.
Preface by Oliver Tambo, president of the African National Congress of South Africa then in exile.
Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Dakeyo to Madeleine Lanzais: "... à la lutte de nos peuples..." ["...to the struggle of our peoples..."]

€300
Pierre KYRIA
Vincent Hauttecoeur
Grasset|Paris 1998|14.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, one of 15 numbered copies on pure Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a tiny insignificant nick to the middle of the spine.
Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Kyria to Pierre Canavaggio: "... Là où commence le destin des héros du 'Partage des ombres' dans le tumulte de familles qui cherchent à s'exclure et d'une nation qui cherche sa voie." ["... Where begins the destiny of the heroes of 'The Sharing of Shadows' in the tumult of families seeking to exclude each other and of a nation seeking its path."]

€120
Henriette-Marie-Sarah Bernhardt, dite Sarah BERNHARDT
Carte postale photographique signée de Sarah Bernhardt
S. n.|s. l. 1909|9 x 14 cm|une feuille verso
Photographic postcard depicting the great tragedienne Sarah Bernhardt creating the role of Elizabeth I of England.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Sarah Bernhardt dated 1909 to the right of her portrait.

€400
Pierre GRIPARI
La Vie, la Mort et la Résurrection de Socrate-Marie Gripotard
La Table Ronde|Paris 1968|14 x 20 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine lightly wrinkled as is often the case.
Autograph inscription dated Christmas 1974 and signed by Pierre Gripari to Pierre Kujawski: "... pour lui faire oublier a chaleur du désert, une petite bise d'hiver parisien..." ["... to help him forget the heat of the desert, a little winter kiss from Paris..."]
€60
Pierre BOURGEADE
L'Argent
Gallimard|Paris 1998|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Bourgeade to Pierre-André Boutang.

€60
Louis-Charles ROYER
Les Fiancées d'Heidelberg
Editions de Paris|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 32 numbered and named copies on alfa paper.
Spine creased.
Autograph inscription signed by Louis-Charles Royer below the justification page.
€80
Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE
Doriot ou la Vie d'un Ouvrier français
Les éditions populaires françaises|Saint-Denis 1936|13.50 x 18 cm|agrafé
First edition on ordinary paper.
A small light stain on the front cover.
Rare signed autograph inscription from Pierre Drieu la Rochelle on this text: "A mademoiselle (Marguerite ou plutôt Juliette) Leven Drieu la Rochelle qui n'est ni Faust ni Roméo." ["To Miss (Marguerite or rather Juliette) Leven Drieu la Rochelle who is neither Faust nor Romeo."]
€500
Nane CARZOU, CARZOU
La Ville à l'envers
Edition d'art de Francony|Nice 1976|22 x 29 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's binding in full white cardboard with smooth unlettered spine, front cover illustrated with a drawing by Carzou, blue paper endpapers and pastedowns.
Handsome copy despite a slightly bumped upper corner.
Autograph inscriptions signed by Nane Carzou and by Carzou to Maïté Kougoundjian.

€60
Juan GOYTISOLO
Pour vivre Ici
Gallimard|Paris 1962|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Juan Goytisolo to Gilbert Guilleminault.

€70
Peter WESTERMEIER
La Souche
Aux dépens de l'auteur|s. l. 1980|24.50 x 31 cm|en feuilles sous chemise
First edition printed in 40 numbered copies on Arches vellum, ours one of 11 to include a punched plate embedded in the chemise at the beginning of the volume.
Chemise in full black cloth, smooth spine unlettered.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with 12 original engravings by Peter Westermeier which he has all signed and numbered.
Manuscript signature by Peter Westermeier at the colophon.
€400
Bernard-Henri LÉVY
Le Diable en Tête
Grasset & Fasquelle • Le club express|Paris 1988|14.50 x 23 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
Edition published the same year as the first and for which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's brown paper boards, smooth spine, complete with dust jacket whose spine is faded and which has tears at the head of the front cover, bookplate pasted on endpaper.
Signed and inscribed by Bernard-Henri Lévy to Alain Kerlorc'h.

€40
Maxime WEYGAND
... et que vive la France
La Colombe|Paris 1953|13.50 x 21 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full white paper boards, smooth spine, illustrated front cover, two light dampstains at head and foot of front cover extending to spine.
Work illustrated by Annie Vallotton.
Signed autograph inscription from Maxime Weygand to Patrice Morin: "... ce petit livre écrit pour lire, où il trouvera de l'Histoire, des histoires... et des conseils. Amicalement Weygand." ["... this little book written to be read, where he will find History, stories... and advice. Cordially Weygand."]

€50
René LAURET
Faites travailler l'Allemagne
Le Portulan|Paris 1948|13 x 18.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy given the poor quality of this post-war paper.
Signed autograph inscription from René Lauret to Alfred Fabre-Luce.

€50
Paul GUTH
Le Naïf Locataire
Albin Michel|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper, with fanciful statement of thousand.
Complete with its illustrated dust jacket, the spine of which is slightly sunned and the covers of which have small marginal worming.
Late autograph inscription signed by Paul Guth to Alain Kerloc'h wishing him a Merry Christmas 1991.
€40