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

Inscribed Books

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

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Inscribed Books
  1. Les nouveaux Prêtres
    Michel de SAINT PIERRE

    Les nouveaux Prêtres

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1964|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Small lacks to the protective film covering the book at head and foot of spine.
    Signed autograph inscription from Michel de Saint-Pierre to Pierre de Saint-Jorre: "... ce roman qui est un appel au secours..." ["... this novel which is a cry for help..."]
    €40
  2. Les Enfants du Malheur
    Francis CARCO

    Les Enfants du Malheur

    A.A.M. Stols|Maestricht [Maastricht] 1930|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 400 copies on English laid paper, ours one of the hors commerce copies.
    Two lacks at head and foot of spine as well as in margins of boards, boards lightly soiled, pleasant interior condition.
    The frontispiece by Stobbaerts-Marcel is lacking here.
    Autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to journalist and later director of the collaborationist newspaper "Je suis partout" Henri Poulain: "... ces heures sombres, en le remerciant d'aimer et de si bien comprendre mes livres..." ["... these dark hours, thanking him for loving and understanding my books so well..."]
    €70
  3. Vipère au Poing
    Hervé BAZIN

    Vipère au Poing

    Grasset|Paris 1948|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper with the mention "premier tirage" at the colophon despite a mention of 14th edition at the foot of the back cover.
    A small tear repaired at head of spine, handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Hervé Bazin to Jean Raudin: "... en espérant une amicale et fructueuse collaboration. Hervé Bazin.
    €800
  4. 1932 La Guerre
    Erich LUDENDORFF

    1932 La Guerre

    Imprimerie Artra|Paris 1931|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation established by Albert Lapoule.
    Preface by Jean Fabry.
    Some minor foxing, spine sunned, stains on the second board.
    Signed autograph inscription from Albert Lapoule to Jeanne Billard.
    €50
  6. Où va le Travail humain ?
    Georges FRIEDMANN

    Où va le Travail humain ?

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, with statement of sixth edition.
    Spine lightly creased.
    Handsome copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Georges Friedmann to Georges Navel: "... en fraternelle sympathie et amitié..." ["...in fraternal sympathy and friendship..."]
    Some annotations and reading marks essentially in pencil between pages 267 and 305 by Georges Navel in margins of certain paragraphs.
    €150
  7. Blaise Cendrars
    Miriam CENDRARS

    Blaise Cendrars

    Balland|Paris 1993|16 x 24 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy, iconography.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Miriam Cendrars to Jean Ferré.
    €50
  8. La Grèce, notre mère
    Yves BRAYER, Roger PEYREFITTE

    La Grèce, notre mère[Greece, Our Mother]

    Michèle Trinckvel|Paris 1982|31 x 29 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous coffrets toilé et cartonné
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies properly containing an original watercolor and lithograph signed by Yves Brayer, deluxe copies.
    Publisher's full orange cloth binding, smooth spine, marbled paper boards, complete with illustrated dust jacket, its orange full cloth slipcase with flaps as well as its full kraft-style paper box.
    Work decorated with illustrations by Yves Brayer.
    Very handsome copy.
    The signed original lithograph and watercolor are placed under separate chemises within the orange full cloth chemise with flaps.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Yves Brayer to Bernard Gauche enriched with an original...
    €1,200
  9. Une Vie gouachée
    Robert DAGO

    Une Vie gouachée

    S. n.|s. l. 1987|29.50 x 24 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of the numbered copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Publisher's full sand cloth binding, smooth spine.
    Preface by Michel Droit.
    Work illustrated with reproductions of works by Robert Dago.
    Very handsome copy to which is added an invitation card to an exhibition of Robert Dago's works.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Robert Dago to a friend named Gordana enriched with an original drawing in blue felt-tip pen depicting a painter painting a canvas mounted on an easel.
    €200
  10. Résonances singulières
    Claudine LOQUEN

    Résonances singulières

    Lelivredart|s. l. 2017|42.50 x 31 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
    Edition printed in 300 copies numbered and justified by Claudine Loquen with her dry stamp, the only deluxe copies.
    Publisher's full burgundy cloth binding, smooth spine, copy complete with its slipcase and its mauve silk ties at the margins of the covers.
    Work illustrated with reproductions of works by Claudine Loquen.
    Very handsome copy.
    Preface and selected texts by Jean-Marie Le Goff
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean-Marie Le Goff to a friend named Dorothée.

    €200
  11. La Gazette noire
    Guido PIOVENE

    La Gazette noire

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation established by Marie Canavaggia, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    A tear at head of spine, minor worming to front cover, small black stains to lower edge and at foot of back cover.
    Signed autograph inscription from Marie Canavaggia to Gilbert Guilleminault with the additional signature of Guido Piovene.
    €80
  12. Shakespeare et Gide en Correctionnelle?
    Daniel GUÉRIN

    Shakespeare et Gide en Correctionnelle?

    Les Editions du Scorpion|Paris 1959|14 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Minor marginal worming to covers without gravity.
    Signed autograph inscription from Daniel Guérin to Gilbert Guilleminault: "... cette suite à Kinsey et la sexualité..." ["... this follow-up to Kinsey and sexuality..."]
    €60
  16. Quand les Mystères sont très malins...
    Yves BRAYER, Jean GIONO

    Quand les Mystères sont très malins...[When the Mysteries Are Very Cunning]

    Aux dépens d'un groupe de bibliophiles|Neuilly-sur-Seine 1973|38 x 30.50 cm|en feuilles sous double chemise et étui
    Strictly hors commerce edition illustrated with 64 original etchings by Yves Brayer and printed in 100 copies, all numbered on Arches wove paper, ours being one of 20 containing the suite on Japon Torinoko, and among these, one of the few copies enriched with 5 cancelled copperplate matrices.
    Our copy is exceptionally enhanced with two original watercolors by Yves Brayer which he signed: one on a sheet of 27x19.5cm mounted on cardboard and presented under mat, representing an equestrian scene; the second, a Camargue landscape, on the half-title page and dedicated in pencil by the artist to Bernard Gauche.
    The copy is also enriched with a greeting card for the...
    €1,500
  17. Portrait photographique signé de Henry Kissinger
    Henry Alfred KISSINGER

    Portrait photographique signé de Henry Kissinger

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1980]|20.50 x 25.50 cm|une feuille
    Photographic portrait of Henry Alfred Kissinger shown from the front and wearing a pair of glasses.
    Handsome copy.
    Manuscript signature of Henry Alfred Kissinger in black ink at the foot of his portrait.
    €300
  18. Portrait photographique signé de George Bush
    George BUSH

    Portrait photographique signé de George Bush

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1989]|20.50 x 25.50 cm|une feuille
    Photographic portrait of United States President George Bush shown slightly in profile and posing before the American flag in his White House office.
    Handsome copy.
    Manuscript signature of George Bush in black ink at the foot of his portrait.
    €450
  19. Portrait photographique signé de Mouammar Kadhafi
    Mouammar KADHAFI

    Portrait photographique signé de Mouammar Kadhafi

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1980]|16 x 21.50 cm|une feuille
    Photographic portrait mounted on rigid cardboard of the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi seated in an armchair and smiling at the camera.
    Handsome copy.
    Manuscript signature of Muammar Gaddafi in red felt-tip pen on his portrait.
    €1,000
  20. Bristol de S.A.S. la Princesse de Monaco signé de Grace Kelly
    Grace, Princesse de Monaco KELLY

    Bristol de S.A.S. la Princesse de Monaco signé de Grace KellySigned bristol of Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1980]|13.50 x 9 cm|une feuille
    Signed bristol of Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco
    [ca 1980] | 13,5 x 9 cm | one card
    Specimen visiting card with the signature of Her Serene Highness Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly.
    Pleasant copy, stamp printed “specimen” on the verso of the visiting card.
    Handwritten signature of Grace Kelly in blue felt pen.
    €1,500
  21. Portrait photographique signé de Kurt Waldheim
    Kurt WALDHEIM

    Portrait photographique signé de Kurt Waldheim

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1985]|8.50 x 14.50 cm|une feuille
    Photographic portrait of Kurt Waldheim slightly in profile.
    Handsome copy.
    Manuscript signature of Kurt Waldheim below his portrait.
    €70
  23. La fabrique du pré
    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 and some inevitable lacks to the plastic film covering the boards.
    Autograph inscription signed by Francis Ponge to Max-Philippe Delatte.
    €230
  24. Douze petits écrits
    Francis PONGE

    Douze petits écrits

    Nrf|Paris 1928|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 718 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue with 16 Japan copies.
    Frontispiece with a portrait of the author lithographed by Mania Mavro.
    Fine copy despite minor marginal tears of no consequence to the covers, spine slightly faded as usual.
    Autograph inscription signed by Francis Ponge to the bookseller-bibliophile Max-Philippe Delatte: "... avec qui j'entretiens un commerce (au sens noble) dont je me félicite. Amicalement Francis Ponge" ["... with whom I maintain a relationship (in the noble sense) which pleases me greatly. Cordially Francis Ponge"].
    €250
  25. Lettre à Jacques Maritain
    Jean COCTEAU

    Lettre à Jacques Maritain

    Stock|Paris 1926|13.50 x 19 cm|2 volumes brochés
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
    Some light foxing affecting mainly certain deckled edges.
    Handsome full-margined set.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Jean Cocteau to his publisher Maurice Delamain: "A mon cher Maurice Delamain dans le ciel de l'amitié, de la pureté parfaites. Jean (surmonté d'un petit coeur)" ["To my dear Maurice Delamain in the heaven of perfect friendship and purity. Jean (surmounted by a little heart)"].
    €1,200
  26. Réponse à Jean Cocteau
    Jacques MARITAIN

    Réponse à Jean Cocteau

    Stock|Paris 1926|13.50 x 19 cm|2 volumes brochés
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
    One repaired tear at the foot of a joint, spine slightly browned.
    A full-margined copy.
    Signed and inscribed copy by Jacques Maritain to Mademoiselle Delamain, his publisher's daughter.
    €200
  27. 2 Stances pour émouvoir
    Jean CORDESSE, Jean-Marie QUENEAU

    2 Stances pour émouvoir

    Editions de la Goulotte|Vézelay 1995|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 50 numbered copies on vellum, ours one of the 15 hors commerce copies.
    Work illustrated by Jean-Marie Queneau.
    Manuscript signatures of Jean-Marie Queneau and Jean Cordesse in pencil at the colophon.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Cordesse in pencil to Claude Couffon: "... en témoignage d'estime et d'amitié ce peu, mais habillé de luxe par des "amis substanciels" de J. Cordesse." ["in testimony of esteem and friendship this little work, but dressed in luxury by "substantial friends" of J. Cordesse."]
    €350
  28. Les Cercles de l'Enfer. - Los Circulos del Infierno
    Justo Jorge PADRON

    Les Cercles de l'Enfer. - Los Circulos del Infierno

    Leuvense Schrijversaktie|Louvain [Louvain] 1983|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First bilingual edition, the French translation placed opposite the Spanish text.
    Handsome copy.
    Preface by Arthur Lundkvist, introduction by Eugène Van Itterbeek.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Justo Jorge Padron to the poet Liliane Wouters.
    €60
  29. Poemas de la Muerte y de la Vida
    Cristina LACASA

    Poemas de la Muerte y de la Vida

    Instituto de estudios ilerdenses|Lérida [Lleida] 1965|12 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Fine copy complete with its wraparound band.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Cristina Lacasa to poet Marcel Hennart, in which she specifies her address in Lérida, Spain.
    €50
  30. Schopenhauer ou le Tragédien de la Volonté
    Michel PICLIN

    Schopenhauer ou le Tragédien de la Volonté

    Seghers|Paris 1974|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Michel Piclin to his colleague, university professor Guy Degen: "... cette étude sur le philosophe du clair désabusement..." ["... this study on the philosopher of clear disillusionment..."]
    €30
  31. L'Amour chante
    Xavier PRIVAS, Jean TILD

    L'Amour chante

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1904|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Fine illustrated cover by Jean Tild.
    Tears at head and foot of spine with slight lacks without gravity.
    Fine and bohemian autograph inscription dated and signed by Xavier Privas: "A mon ami Emile Bessière pêcheur de lunes et (je l'espère) de thunes en confraternel hommage. Xavier Privas 8 Février 1904." ["To my friend Emile Bessière, fisher of moons and (I hope) of cash in fraternal tribute. Xavier Privas 8 February 1904."]
    €80
  32. Portrait photographique signé de Shimon Peres
    Shimon PERES

    Portrait photographique signé de Shimon Peres

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1975]|15 x 11 cm|une feuille
    Photographic portrait of Shimon Peres shown from the front, his head slightly tilted to his left.
    Handsome copy.
    Manuscript signature by Shimon Peres, in blue ink.
    €150
  33. Portrait photographique signé d'Helmut Kohl
    Helmut KOHL

    Portrait photographique signé d'Helmut Kohl

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1990]|10.50 x 15 cm|une feuille
    Photographic portrait of Helmut Kohl shown facing forward and wearing a pair of glasses.
    Handsome copy.
    Manuscript signature by Helmut Kohl in black ink at the foot of his portrait.
    €150
  34. Portrait photographique dédicacé de Léopold Sédar Senghor
    Léopold Sédar SENGHOR

    Portrait photographique dédicacé de Léopold Sédar Senghor

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1990]|13.50 x 22 cm|une feuille
    Photographic portrait of Léopold Sédar Senghor shown slightly in profile and wearing a pair of glasses.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Léopold Sédar Senghor, in blue ink on the verso of the photograph, to (Frédéric) Brion and his wife.
    €200
  35. Carte de visite signée de Margaret Thatcher
    Margaret THATCHER

    Carte de visite signée de Margaret Thatcher

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1985]|10.50 x 9 cm|une feuille
    Signed visiting card from Margaret Thatcher when she was Prime Minister of Great Britain (position she held from 1979 to 1990) at 10 Downing Street address.
    Handsome copy.
    Manuscript signature of Margaret Thatcher in blue ink.
    €500
  36. Au Milieu des Etoiles
    Fernand RIVERS

    Au Milieu des Etoiles

    Les films Fernand Rivers|Paris 1957|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the press service.
    Spine creased, otherwise handsome copy.
    Preface by Henri Jeanson, iconography.
    Signed autograph inscription from Fernand Rivers to Marcel Achard.
    €50
  37. Barnum par lui-même
    A.H. SAXON, Phineas Taylor BARNUM

    Barnum par lui-même

    Editions de la Gardine|Sorvilier 1986|22 x 22 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition of these letters selected and presented by A.H. Saxon, French translation by L.R. Dauven, one of 1000 numbered copies, the only printing with 100 hors commerce copies.
    Publisher's full fawn chamois binding, smooth spine.
    Iconography, handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from L.R. Dauven to publisher Bernard de Fallois.
    €120
  38. Panama or the Adventures of my seven Uncles
    John DOS PASSOS, Blaise CENDRARS

    Panama or the Adventures of my seven Uncles[Panama ou les aventures de mes sept oncles]

    Harper & Brothers|New-York [New York] • & London 1931|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the English translation established by John Dos Passos and printed in 300 copies on Utopian laid paper.
    Bookplate pasted to verso of front cover, spine sunned with a tear at foot with minimal lacks, a stain in margin of front cover, small adhesive paper marks at head and foot of last endpaper and inner flap.
    Work illustrated with original illustrations by John Dos Passos.
    Autograph signatures of B. Cendrars and J. Dos Passos on the justification page.
    €700
  39. Scandale aux Abysses
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    Scandale aux Abysses

    Frédéric Chambriand|Paris 1950|15 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on Savoie vellum.
    Half chocolate morocco binding, smooth spine with decorative paper boards, grey-blue paper pastedowns and endpapers, front wrapper preserved, binding signed by Goy et Vilaine.
    Work illustrated with images by Pierre Monnier alias Pierre-Marie Renet.
    The 0 from the year 50 in the autograph inscription has been trimmed by the binder.
    Signed autograph inscription from Louis-Ferdinand Céline to Monsieur and Madame Ribierre: "... Avec tous mes voeux de bonne année 50 et mille sentiments sincères et d'amitié et de reconnaissance." ["With all my wishes for a good year 50 and a thousand sincere sentiments of...
    €2,500
  40. Pas même l'Amour
    Lucien BECKER

    Pas même l'Amour

    Marius Audin|Lyon 1961|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    Rare first edition printed in a very small number of copies and strictly hors commerce.
    Light foxing to covers and very slight browning at margins.
    Autograph inscription from Lucien Becker to André Fraigneau




    €150
  41. Urbain Grandier et les Possédées de Loudun
    Gabriel LEGUÉ

    Urbain Grandier et les Possédées de Loudun

    Ludovic Baschet|Paris 1880|19 x 28 cm|relié
    Second edition printed on laid paper.
    Full red morocco binding, spine slightly browned with five raised bands set with black fillets, gilt roulettes on the headcaps, gilt fillets on the leading edges, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, gilt dentelle border on the pastedowns, original parchment front cover preserved, top edge gilt, light rubbing to corners, modern bibliophile's label pasted at foot of endpaper as bookplate, elegant unsigned binding.
    Work illustrated with 16 hors-texte plates including the frontispiece (the folding plate placed between pages 258 and 259 with a marginal tear restored with an adhesive piece).
    Autograph inscription signed by Gabriel...
    €380
  42. La Geste héroïque des petits Soldats de Bois et de Plomb
    George AURIOL, André HELLE

    La Geste héroïque des petits Soldats de Bois et de Plomb

    Librairie Larousse|Paris 1925|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition illustrated with drawings by André Hellé.
    Boards slightly and marginally sunned, otherwise a handsome and rare copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from George Auriol: "De tout coeur à Willette ancien gonfalonier de Rochechouart son vieil ami George Auriol." ["Wholeheartedly to Willette former standard-bearer of Rochechouart his old friend George Auriol."]
    €250
  43. Carte postale photographique signée d'Elvire Popesco
    Elvire POPESCO

    Carte postale photographique signée d'Elvire Popesco

    S. n.|s. l. 1935|9.50 x 13.50 cm|une feuille verso
    Photographic postcard depicting the actress and tragedienne Elvire Popesco.
    Three small spots of no significance in the margins of the photograph.
    Manuscript signature of Elvire Popesco below her portrait.




    €50
  44. Rhapsodie cubaine
    Eduardo MANET

    Rhapsodie cubaine

    Grasset|Paris 1996|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy, with newspaper clipping attached.
    Signed autograph inscription from Eduardo Manet to René de Obaldia: "... avec une très grande admiration et une amitié qui devient fraternelle..." ["... with great admiration and a friendship that becomes fraternal..."]
    €60
  45. 80 Ans de Publicité Citroën et Toujours 20 Ans
    Jacques SÉGUÉLA

    80 Ans de Publicité Citroën et Toujours 20 Ans

    Hoëbeke|Paris 1999|24 x 32 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine, front cover stamped with the manufacturer's chevrons.
    Handsome copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket, beautiful iconography.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Jacques Séguéla to a couple of friends.
    €80
  46. Chroniques de Septembre
    Louis GUITARD

    Chroniques de Septembre

    Editions du Scorpion|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy, with preface by Eugène Frot.
    Autograph inscription signed by Louis Guitard to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
    €50
  47. Isabelle
    André GIDE

    Isabelle

    Nrf|Paris 1911|10.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    New "first edition", printed in 500 copies on laid Arches paper and consisting of the second printing of this text (completed on June 20, 1911).
    This edition, published less than a month after the original which appeared on May 29, 1911, is considered the first edition of this text, as the latter was almost entirely destroyed, André Gide being dissatisfied with the printing because three pages did not have the regular number of lines.
    Half brown morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, date and binder's name gilt at foot, pebbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted on one pastedown, blue covers and spine...
    €1,500
  48. Perspectives Franco-Marocaines
    Emile ROCHE

    Perspectives Franco-Marocaines

    Editions Atlantides|Casablanca 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Some worming to spine, preface by Albert Sarraut.
    Signed and inscribed by Emile Roche to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
    €50
  49. Quand le Boeuf montait sur le Toit
    Jacques CHASTENET

    Quand le Boeuf montait sur le Toit

    Arthème Fayard|Paris 1958|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché

    First edition, with service de presse stamp at head of second cover.
    Spine slightly sunned, the page bearing the autograph inscription is partially shaded, otherwise a handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
    Precious and fine autograph inscription from Jacques Chastenet to his fellow Immortal of the Académie Française, General Weygand: "... cette esquisse d'une époque qui n'a pas profité de la victoire à laquelle il avait tant contribué." ["... this sketch of an era that did not benefit from the victory to which he had so greatly contributed."]

    €60
  50. Quarante ans chez les Quarante
    Henry BORDEAUX

    Quarante ans chez les Quarante

    Arthème Fayard|Paris 1959|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché

    First edition, press service stamp on head of second cover.
    Spine slightly sunned.
    Precious autograph inscription from Henry Bordeaux to his fellow Immortal of the Académie Française, General Weygand.

    €60
  51. La Métaphysique et le Langage
    Louis ROUGIER

    La Métaphysique et le Langage

    Flammarion|Paris 1960|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Minor tears to spine without consequence.
    Signed and inscribed by Louis Rougier to Ernest Kahan.
    €50
  53. Robert Southey. L'Homme et son Temps. - L'Oeuvre. - Le Rôle
    Jean RAIMOND

    Robert Southey. L'Homme et son Temps. - L'Oeuvre. - Le Rôle

    Didier|Paris 1968|16 x 24 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, of this thesis submitted for the doctorate in letters.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated 1985 and signed by Jean Raimond to Professor Guy Degen: "... ce livre (ou péché de jeunesse) sur un romantique anglais "mineur"..." ["... this book (or sin of youth) on a 'minor' English romantic..."]
    €50
  54. Les Runes
    Jean-Marie TURPIN

    Les Runes

    Albin Michel • Jean-Edern Hallier|Paris 1981|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Marie Turpin, grandson of Louis-Ferdinand Céline, to Professor Guy Degen.


    €60
  55. La rhapsodie. Verve et improvisation musicale
    Vladimir JANKÉLÉVITCH

    La rhapsodie. Verve et improvisation musicale

    Flammarion|Paris 1955|15 x 21 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Some light worming to spine and boards.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Vladimir Jankélévitch to Jeannine Lazard presenting his wishes for the coming year 1956.
    €400
  56. Catholiques d'Allemagne
    Robert d' HARCOURT

    Catholiques d'Allemagne

    Plon|Paris 1938|13 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed and inscribed by Robert d'Harcourt to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
    €60
  57. Les Princes d'Orléans
    Marcel BARRIERE

    Les Princes d'Orléans

    Gallimard|Paris 1933|13 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Marcel Barrière to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
    €50
  58. Les Folies de l'Officiel
    Philippe de SAINT-GERMAIN

    Les Folies de l'Officiel

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1960|13 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Philippe Saint-Germain to Alfred Fabre-Luce: "... Histoire allez Gauloise de cornichons du bocal et du conserveur ! " ["... Gaulish history go pickles from the jar and the preserver!"]

    €50
  59. Air Afrique Voie impériale
    Gaston BERGERY

    Air Afrique Voie impériale

    Grasset|Paris 1927|19 x 26 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 16 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours one of 6 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Work illustrated with 13 photographic plates hors-texte.
    Some light foxing, small marginal tears to covers, full-margined copy.
    Manuscript note by Gaston Bergery on the front endpaper: "Pour donner à L. FL l'envie de partir. G." ["To give L. FL the desire to leave. G."] as an autograph inscription.
    €300
  60. Dans la Rue. Chansons et Monologues Volumes I, II & III . - Sur la Route. Ensemble complet en 4 volumes
    Aristide BRUANT, Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN

    Dans la Rue. Chansons et Monologues Volumes I, II & III . - Sur la Route. Ensemble complet en 4 volumes[In the Street. Songs and Monologues Volumes I, II & III. – On the Road. Complete set in 4 volumes]

    Furne & Cie|Paris 1885-1900|13.50 x 19 cm|4 volumes reliés
    First edition of each of the four volumes, one of 50 copies (for the first and third works) or one of 150 copies (for the second and fourth) printed on Japan paper, the only deluxe issue.
    Bradel bindings in citron half morocco with corners, smooth spines slightly darkened, marbled paper boards, pebble-grained endpapers and pastedowns, covers and backstrips preserved in one piece, contemporary bindings signed Champs.
    Covers and in-text or full-page drawings by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen for the first and second volumes, by Francisque Poulbot for the third, and by Louis Borgex for the fourth and final volume.
    Each volume bears Aristide Bruant’s autograph signature...
    €4,000
  61. Faisons le point...
    Henri de KERILLIS, Raymond CARTIER

    Faisons le point...

    Grasset|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine slightly browned and rubbed at foot.
    Autograph inscription signed by Henri de Kerillis to Alfred Fabre-Luce enriched with the signature of Raymond Cartier.
    €50
  62. La Pitié suprême
    Victor HUGO

    La Pitié suprême

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1879|15 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half caramel morocco with small corners, spine with four raised bands decorated with black fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted on one pastedown, top edge gilt, covers and spine (sunned and with some lacks) preserved. Discreet restorations to joints.
    Fine copy handsomely bound.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Victor Hugo to Constant Laurent.

    €3,000
  63. Roger Somville
    Gita BRYS-SCHATAN

    Roger Somville

    Atelier Vokaer|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1988|31 x 34 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
    First edition.
    Publisher's full grey cloth, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket and slipcase.
    Work illustrated with reproductions of works by Roger Somville.
    Handsome copy.
    Very fine full-page autograph inscription signed by Roger Somville to the poet Charles Dobzynski and his wife Eliane which reads like a manifesto of Roger Somville's painting: "To Charles Dobzynski, to Eliane, to a true artist, to a poet, to a man sensitive to the things of real life... this book... "a whole life" of battles for the realist attitude, for a public art, for assumed convictions, for a cultural "politics" of confrontation and not exclusion... and admiration for...
    €300
  64. Toffoli ou la Force du Destin
    Pierre GASCAR

    Toffoli ou la Force du Destin

    Hachette|Paris 1979|21.50 x 28.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
    First edition illustrated with reproductions of works by Louis Toffoli.
    Full blue cloth binding, smooth spine, blue-grey full cloth slipcase.
    Fine copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Louis Toffoli to Bernard Gauche.
    €50
  65. Montociel Rajah aux grandes Indes
    Paul MORAND

    Montociel Rajah aux grandes Indes

    A l'enseigne du cheval ailé|Genève [Geneva] 1947|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on imponderable laid paper reserved for the press service.
    Autograph inscription signed by Paul Morand to his friend Jacques Roederer: "A J.R. cette aventure qui s'ajoute à toutes celles de sa vie. Souvenirs du Léman. Morand." ["To J.R. this adventure which adds to all those of his life. Memories of Lake Geneva. Morand."]
    €200
  66. Sous les Drapeaux morts
    Henry de MONTHERLANT, Edy LEGRAND

    Sous les Drapeaux morts

    Editions du Capitole|Paris 1929|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper.
    The work is illustrated with original illustrations by Edy Legrand.
    Spine lightly sunned with two tiny lacks at head and foot.
    Signed autograph inscription from Henri de Montherlant to Henri Poulain, literary columnist and later administrator of the collaborationist newspaper "Je suis partout".
    €150
  67. La vraie Révolution de Roosevelt
    Robert de SAINT-JEAN

    La vraie Révolution de Roosevelt

    Grasset|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Robert Saint-Jean to Alfred Fabre-Luce: "...cette esquisse d'une Amérique qui essaie des valeurs nouvelles..." ["...this sketch of an America trying new values..."]




    €50
  68. Le Style Toutenant
    Jean-Yves PLANCOT

    Le Style Toutenant

    Julliard|Genève [Geneva] 1984|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Dutch laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Grateful signed autograph inscription from Jean-Yves Plancot to publisher Bernard de Fallois thanking him for his encouragement.





    €80
  69. Après Munich. Veux-tu vivre ou mourir ?
    Pierre DOMINIQUE

    Après Munich. Veux-tu vivre ou mourir ?

    Stock|Paris 1938|13 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine very lightly sunned without significance, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
    Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Dominique to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
    €50
  70. Les Celtes et la Civilisation celtique. Mythe et Histoire
    Jean MARKALE

    Les Celtes et la Civilisation celtique. Mythe et Histoire

    Payot|Paris 1992|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    New edition.
    Handsome copy despite the spine and boards being slightly and marginally lightened.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Markale to Alain Kerlorc'h: "... cette plongée dans l'univers étrange de nos ancêtres du bout du monde..." ["... this dive into the strange universe of our ancestors from the ends of the earth..."]
    €50
  71. Une Bombe au Palais Bourbon
    Pierre DOMINIQUE

    Une Bombe au Palais Bourbon

    Gallimard|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Two black ink stains at head of second cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Dominique to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
    €50
  72. La Soierie meurt...
    Marcel Etienne GRANCHER

    La Soierie meurt...

    Editions Lugdunum|Lyon 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, stating "second edition".
    Illustrated cover.
    A small tear and slight lack at foot of spine.
    Autograph inscription signed by Marcel-Etienne Grancher to Alfred Fabre-Luce: "... ces pages moroses..." ["... these morose pages..."]
    €50
  73. Lucien Bonaparte à Madrid
    François PIÉTRI

    Lucien Bonaparte à Madrid

    Grasset|Lyon 1951|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, fourth edition statement.
    Iconography.
    Light worming to spine.
    Signed and inscribed by François Pietri to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
    €50
  74. Problèmes de l'Angleterre socialiste
    Bertrand de JOUVENEL

    Problèmes de l'Angleterre socialiste

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1947|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Light worming to board margins.
    Signed and inscribed by Bertrand de Jouvenel to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
    Printed statement crossed out, probably by Bertrand de Jouvenel, below the title on the title page.
    €80
  75. La Tête froide
    Edouard BOUBAT, Robert CRÉGUT

    La Tête froide

    Le Soleil Noir|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on white laid paper.
    Boards marginally and lightly sunned.
    Work illustrated with 8 photographs by Edouard Boubat.
    Autograph inscription signed by Robert Crégut to Jacques Jouheaud: "... ce livre de poids à un homme de poids..." ["... this weighty book to a man of weight..."]
    €150
  76. J'aime Chéri Samba
    CHERI SAMBA [Samba wa Mbimba N'zingo Nuni Masi Ndo Mbasi] André MAGNIN

    J'aime Chéri Samba

    Fondation Cartier|Paris 2004|22.50 x 28.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First bilingual edition published under the direction of André Magnin on the occasion of the exhibition of paintings by Chéri Samba, important painter from the Democratic Republic of Congo, at the Cartier Foundation in 2004.
    Publisher's binding, blue cardboard boards, smooth yellow cardboard spine, illustrated front board in relief.
    Work illustrated with reproductions of works by Chéri Samba.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Chéri Samba to Jean Pierre Maury, last of the great molder-figurine artists: "Pour un grand Jean Pierre Maury et pour nos grands rires!!! Chaque fois que l'on se rencontre, on s'éclate tjs sans trop savoir pourquoi. Je t'aime fort...
    €500
  77. Libro del cielo y del infierno
    Jorge Luis BORGES, Adolfo BIOY CASARES

    Libro del cielo y del infierno[Book of Heaven and Hell]

    Editorial Sur|Buenos Aires 1975|10.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    Third edition of the text, the second from this publisher.
    A handsome copy.
    Manuscript signature of Jorge Luis Borges on the half-title page.
    €1,500
  78. Badonce et les Créatures
    Alexandre VIALATTE

    Badonce et les Créatures

    Aux éditions de la cigale|Uzès 1937|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Rare first edition of Alexandre Vialatte's second work.
    Four small dark spots on the spine.
    Handsome copy illustrated with a sepia frontispiece by Jean Léon.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Alexandre Vialatte to Raymond Devert.




    €350
  79. L'Armée et ses Problèmes au XVIIIe Siècle
    Emile G. LEONARD

    L'Armée et ses Problèmes au XVIIIe Siècle

    Plon|Paris 1938|14 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy
    Spine very slightly sunned without gravity.
    Signed autograph inscription from Emile G. Léonard to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
    €70
  80. La Farce de la Main tendue. Du "Frente Popular" au "Front Populaire"
    Gaëtan BERNOVILLE

    La Farce de la Main tendue. Du "Frente Popular" au "Front Populaire"

    Grasset|Paris 1938|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy
    Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
    Autograph inscription signed by Gaëtan Bernoville to Alfred Fabre-Luce: "... au vaillant et lucide directeur de l'Assaut..." ["...to the valiant and lucid director of l'Assaut..."]
    €80
  81. Mémoires d'un croyant
    ABBE PIERRE [Henri Groues]

    Mémoires d'un croyant

    Fayard|Paris 1997|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Iconography, retaining publisher's wraparound band.
    Some foxing affecting mainly the endpapers, less pronounced foxing on the half-title page which bears the inscription.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Abbé Pierre to a man named Alain.
    €500
  82. Les Conseils de Tonton DSK
    PLANTU

    Les Conseils de Tonton DSK

    Seuil|Paris 2011|16.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Humorous autograph inscription signed by Plantu to Frédéric Ferney integrated into a comic strip speech bubble escaping from DSK's mouth and enhanced with two drawn hearts.
    €80
  83. La Présidentielle 2007 vue par Plantu
    PLANTU

    La Présidentielle 2007 vue par Plantu

    Seuil|Paris 2007|16.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Humorous autograph inscription signed by Plantu to Frédéric Ferney integrated into a comic strip speech bubble escaping from the mouth of the presidential candidate standing on the steps of the Elysée Palace and chanting "Vote Frédéric Ferney".
    €80
  84. La Tentation de Venise
    Alain JUPPÉ

    La Tentation de Venise

    Grasset|Paris 1993|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Alain Juppé to Alain Kerlorc'h: "... de montois à montois..." ["... from one person from Mont to another person from Mont..."]
    €50
  85. Piet Mondrian
    Bernard-Henri LÉVY

    Piet Mondrian

    Editions de la Différence|Paris 1992|15.50 x 22 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's full black cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated Mondrian-style dust jacket, black paper endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy illustrated with reproductions of works by Piet Mondrian.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Bernard-Henry Lévy to Régine Kerlorc'h.
    €50
  86. Piero della Francesca
    Bernard-Henri LÉVY

    Piero della Francesca

    Editions de la Différence|Paris 1992|15.50 x 22 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's full black cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with illustrated dust jacket, black paper endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted to one endpaper.
    Handsome copy illustrated with reproductions of works by Piero della Francesca.
    Dated and signed autograph inscription from Bernard-Henry Lévy to Alain Kerlorc'h.
    €50
  87. Entre nous
    Alain JUPPÉ

    Entre nous

    Nil éditions|Paris 1996|11.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Dated and signed autograph inscription from Alain Juppé to Alain Kerlorc'h.
    €50
  88. La Crise du Capitalisme américain
    Bertrand de JOUVENEL

    La Crise du Capitalisme américain

    Gallimard|Paris 1933|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed and inscribed by Bertrand de Jouvenel to Alfred Fabre-Luce and his wife Charlotte: "... ce travail de documentation d'où l'on peut tirer des faits à l'occasion. Il a été fait pour servir de 'silo à faits' avec respectivement, mes hommages et mes amitiés..." ["... this work of documentation from which one can draw facts as needed. It was made to serve as a 'silo of facts' with respectively, my respects and my friendship..."]
    €80
  89. Une certaine Idée de la République m'amène à...
    Jean-Pierre CHEVÈNEMENT

    Une certaine Idée de la République m'amène à...

    Albin Michel|Paris 1992|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Pierre Chevènement to Alain Kerlorc'h.
    €50
  90. Que demande le Peuple...
    Charles PASQUA

    Que demande le Peuple...

    Albin Michel|Paris 1992|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by the author to Alain Kerlorc'h.
    €60
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