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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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  1. Le livre blanc des quatre saisons
    Georges BLANC

    Le livre blanc des quatre saisons

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1988|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Georges Blanc to Catherine Morvan enriched with an original drawing depicting a chef's toque topped with a flower.

    €50
  2. Capriccio italiano
    Edoardo SANGUINETI

    Capriccio italiano

    Seuil|Paris 1964|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation by Jean Thibaudeau, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine sunned, light foxing to boards.
    Rare dated and signed autograph inscription by Edoardo Sanguineti, in French, to philosopher and sociologist Lucien Goldmann, additionally with a signed autograph inscription by Jean Thibaudeau.

    €450
  4. Les recettes de Mathilde Brunel. Cuisine médiévale pour table d'aujourd'hui
    Jeanne BOURIN, Jeannine THOMASSIN

    Les recettes de Mathilde Brunel. Cuisine médiévale pour table d'aujourd'hui

    Flammarion|Paris 1983|18.50 x 27 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's binding in full yellow boards, smooth spine, illustrated covers.
    Iconography.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscriptions signed by Jeanne Bourin and Jeannine Thomassin to the editorial staff of "Lu" magazine.
    €70
  5. Les aveux les plus doux
    Georges ARNAUD

    Les aveux les plus doux

    Julliard|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the script dedicated to Jules Dassin printed in 500 numbered copies.
    Handsome copy.
    The film adaptation of this one-act play which was to be brought to the screen in 1953 was banned.
    Edouard Molinaro would finally adapt it, almost 20 years later, in 1971 with Roger Hanin, Philippe Noiret, Marc Porel and Caroline Cellier.
    Autograph inscription signed by Georges Arnaud to Jacques Panijel.
    €100
  6. Vivre en Sibérie
    André PIERRARD, Michel WATRIN

    Vivre en Sibérie

    Julliard|Paris 1966|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine lightly sunned.
    Autograph inscription signed by André Pierrard to Europe 1 journalist Jacques Ourévitch expanded with the manuscript signature of Michel Watrin.
    €40
  7. 17-oct.-61
    Jean-Luc EINAUDI, Elie KAGAN

    17-oct.-61

    Actes Sud|Arles 2001|15 x 20.50 cm|broché
    New edition illustrated with photographs by Elie Kagan.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Luc Einaudi to Jacques Panijel: "... en hommage à Elie Kagan..." ["... in tribute to Elie Kagan..."]
    €50
  8. Barnum roi du bluff
    Alain SERGENT

    Barnum roi du bluff

    Pierre Horay|Paris 1951|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine slightly sunned with a small light stain at head, minute corner chip at foot of front cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Alain Sergent to the great Céline scholar Pierre Monnier: "... ce portrait d'un farceur dont les imitateurs se prennent trop au sérieux..." ["... this portrait of a joker whose imitators take themselves too seriously..."]
    €50
  9. Céline. 1932-1944 : Délires et persécutions
    François GIBAULT

    Céline. 1932-1944 : Délires et persécutions

    Mercure de France|Paris 1985|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Amusing dated autograph inscription signed by François Gibault to his niece Marielle: "... son parrain avare et lâcheur, très affectueusement..." ["... her stingy and unreliable godfather, very affectionately..."]
    €60
  10. Ma vie en blanc
    Jérôme MESNAGER

    Ma vie en blanc

    Le voyageur éditions|Boulogne-Billancourt 2010|15 x 21 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed and inscribed by Jérome Mesnager to a friend named Jean-Pascal, with an original drawing depicting the famous skeleton silhouette with arms stretched toward the sky that has conquered urban landscapes.
    €300
  11. Walther, ce boche mon ami
    Henri VINCENOT

    Walther, ce boche mon ami

    Denoël|Paris 1979|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    New edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
    With the illustrated dust jacket which has two small tears at the head of the front panel.
    Signed autograph inscription from Henri Vincenot to Georges Rochey.
    €70
  12. La démocratie grecque vue d'ailleurs
    Pierre VIDAL-NAQUET

    La démocratie grecque vue d'ailleurs

    Flammarion|Paris 1990|13.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First collected edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite two small stains at the foot of the lower edge.
    Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Vidal-Naquet to Jacques Ourévitch.
    €60
  13. Fils du peuple
    Maurice THOREZ

    Fils du peuple

    Editions sociales|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Iconography.
    Small tears reglued at head and foot of joints, a black stain at head of back board.
    Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Thorez to Francis Jourdain.
    €100
  14. Sacha Guitry roi du théâtre
    (Sacha GUITRY) René BENJAMIN

    Sacha Guitry roi du théâtre

    Plon|Paris 1933|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 101 numbered copies on pure linen paper.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by René Benjamin on a printed visiting card pasted on an endpaper.
    €60
  15. Strindberg
    Arthur ADAMOV

    Strindberg

    L'Arche|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Iconography.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Arthur Adamov to Alain Bosquet.
    €80
  16. L'aventure achevée
    Georges LAMBRICHS

    L'aventure achevée

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1946|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy despite a small tear at the foot of the first cover.
    Signed autograph inscription from Georges Lambrichs to Jacques Panijel.
    €50
  17. Le spectre de la rose
    Jean DUTOURD

    Le spectre de la rose

    Flammarion|Paris 1986|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Jacques Ourévitch.

    €60
  18. Le bonheur à table
    David & Jacques MARTIN

    Le bonheur à table

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1989|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition illustrated with a photographic section.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscriptions from David and Jacques Martin.
    €60
  19. Toutes réflexions faites
    Sacha GUITRY

    Toutes réflexions faites

    L'Elan|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Two small tears at foot of spine, three stains at foot of first cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Sacha Guitry to Germaine Gay.
    €250
  21. Montherlant bourreau de soi-même
    Michel de SAINT PIERRE

    Montherlant bourreau de soi-même

    Gallimard|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, with third edition statement.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Michel de Saint-Pierre to Maurice Clavel.
    €50
  22. La Chine au défi
    François MITTERRAND

    La Chine au défi

    Julliard|Paris 1961|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, an advance copy.
    Dust jacket with minute lacks to headcaps, otherwise handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from François Mitterrand to Geneviève Dindin "en amical témoignage" ["in friendly testimony"].
    €600
  23. Rimbaud le voyou
    Benjamin FONDANE

    Rimbaud le voyou

    Denoël & Steele|Paris 1933|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié sous chemise-étui
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in full blue cloth, smooth spine uniformly faded.
    Our copy is presented in a half blue morocco chemise, smooth spine and paste-paper boards, paper lining, slipcase of the same paper and bordered in blue morocco, signed by P. Goy and C. Vilaine.
    Dedicatee's bookplate pasted on a pastedown.
    Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by Benjamin Fondane on this important text: "A Renaud de Jouvenel en témoignage de bonne amitié, avec l'hommage de Benjamin Fondane."
    €3,000
  24. La défense
    ARLETTY

    La défense

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1971|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy despite a small discolored band in the margin of the second cover.
    Signed autograph inscription from Arletty to a couple of friends: "A Monsieur et Madame Goumy en souvenir de Belle-Isle, Arletty" ["To Mr. and Mrs. Goumy in memory of Belle-Isle, Arletty"]

    €250
  25. Annotations en marge de la Genèse
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    Annotations en marge de la Genèse

    Gallimard|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on pur fil, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    Handsome full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Marcel Jouhandeau to the art dealer Ernest de Frenne: "Pour Ernest de Frenne, cette petite plaquette aurait dû être dédiée à un prêtre anglais le P. Burdett, Francis Burdett. Au moins aurais-je écrit son nom sur cet exemplaire. C'est lui qui est à l'origine de cette annotation. Bien sympathiquement. Marcel Jouhandeau." ["For Ernest de Frenne, this little booklet should have been dedicated to an English priest, Father Burdett, Francis Burdett. At least I would have written his name on this copy. He is at the origin of this annotation.
    €300
  26. Le château du dessous
    Louis PAUWELS

    Le château du dessous

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Very light adhesive paper offset, without consequence, at head and foot of endpapers.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Louis Pauwels to Henri Rameau: "... ces archétypes du rêve éveillé." ["... these archetypes of waking dream."]


    €150
  27. Histoire de France depuis la guerre
    Jean PRÉVOST

    Histoire de France depuis la guerre

    Editions Rieder|Paris 1932|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, the deluxe issue after 10 copies on Japan paper.
    Occasional light worming to some deckled edges.
    A handsome full-margined copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Prévost to M(arcel) Schneider.
    €230
  28. Le conte de Paris
    Pierre GRIPARI

    Le conte de Paris

    L'âge d'homme|Lausanne 1980|15.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine faded, small lacks to the plastic film covering the boards.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Gripari to the great Céline scholar Pierre Monnier: "Pour Pierre Monnier, avec tous mes voeux pour la publicité de Ferdinand Furieux et pour beaucoup, beaucoup de livres édités à la suite." ["For Pierre Monnier, with all my wishes for the publicity of Ferdinand Furieux and for many, many books to be published afterwards."]

    €80
  29. Rencontres
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Rencontres

    P.U.F.|Paris 1978|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Inscribed by Roger Caillois to his friend René Etiemble: "... avec l'estime et la réelle amitié de votre acolyte." ["... with the esteem and real friendship of your acolyte."]
    €150
  30. Ponce Pilate
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Ponce Pilate

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy.
    Inscribed by Roger Caillois to his friend René Etiemble: "Pour Etiemble avec la fidèle amitié de Roger Caillois" ["For Etiemble with the faithful friendship of Roger Caillois"]
    €200
  31. Apollon sonore et autres essais, esquisse de mythologie
    Georges DUMÉZIL

    Apollon sonore et autres essais, esquisse de mythologie

    Gallimard|Paris 1982|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Two small stains at head of first endpaper and on verso of front board facing it, slight tear without loss at foot of title page.
    Autograph inscription signed by Georges Dumézil to René Etiemble.
    €150
  32. Loki
    Georges DUMÉZIL

    Loki

    Flammarion|Paris 1986|13.50 x 22 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Georges Dumézil to René Etiemble.
    €150
  33. Monsieur Paul à Cuba - Exemplaire de Régine Deforges
    Georges WOLINSKI (inscribed to Régine DEFORGES)

    Monsieur Paul à Cuba - Exemplaire de Régine Deforges[Mr. Paul in Cuba]

    Albin Michel|Paris 1998|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition illustrated with drawings by Georges Wolinski.
    A fine copy.
    Precious dated and signed autograph inscription from Georges Wolinski to his friends Régine Deforges and her husband, the illustrator Pierre Wiazemsky, known as Wiaz, enriched with an original drawing depicting Régine Deforges smoking a cigar, the smoke forming a curl in which appear the following words, with a playful nod to Che Guevara: "Pierre et Régine à Cuba, Che calor !"
    €1,000
  34. Sacré nom d'une Bible !
    Roland BACRI

    Sacré nom d'une Bible !

    Balland|Paris 1973|21 x 27 cm|broché
    First edition illustrated with drawings by Pino Zac.
    Handsome copy despite a scratch on the first cover.
    Fine and humorous autograph inscription from Roland Bacri to Régine Deforges: "Pour Régine Deforge (sic) une des plus belles Eve à se mettre sous l'Adam. Le Bacri moine spirituel dans l'attente à Sion. Roland Bacri." ["For Régine Deforge (sic) one of the most beautiful Eves to put under Adam. The spiritual monk Bacri waiting in Sion. Roland Bacri."]
    €200
  35. Balzac 00.01
    Jean MINEUR

    Balzac 00.01

    Plon|Paris 1981|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Some occasional light foxing.
    Preface by Jean Anouilh.
    Handsome copy of the memoirs of the creator of advertising films shown in movie theaters.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Mineur: "Hommage de l'auteur, un ancien confrère, qui espère vous apporter avec ce livre quelques moments de détente et d'entracte..." ["Tribute from the author, a former colleague, who hopes to bring you with this book some moments of relaxation and intermission..."]
    €100
  36. Le gala des vaches
    Albert PARAZ

    Le gala des vaches

    L'Elan|Paris 1948|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine slightly sunned as usual.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Albert Paraz to Madame Paret-Guérin.
    €100
  37. Petrouchka
    Albert PARAZ

    Petrouchka

    André Martel|Paris 1953|11 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine lightly sunned as usual.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Albert Paraz to Geneviève Gallibert: "... qui trouvera la musique de Petrouchka un peu académique..."
    €100
  38. L'adorable métisse
    Albert PARAZ

    L'adorable métisse

    André Martel|Paris 1948|12.50 x 19.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Preface by Marshal Juin.
    Publisher's full brown sheep binding, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket which shows small tears and lacks as usual.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Albert Paraz to Noël Bayon: "... qui est l'homme à apprécier l'adorable métisse qui ne croit pas aux guérisseurs..."
    €100
  39. Cité interdite. - Derrière l'usine à gaz
    [Léo MALET] Frank HARDING

    Cité interdite. - Derrière l'usine à gaz

    Nouvelles éditions Oswald|Paris 1982|22.50 x 30.50 cm|broché
    New edition.
    Small lacks of plastic film at margins of boards which are also sunned.
    Amusing autograph inscription signed by Léo Malet to Régine Deforges: "A Régine Deforges, ces petits textes assez insignifiants (je n'ai rien d'autre sous la main actuellement) destinés seulement à marquer notre reprise de contact." ["To Régine Deforges, these rather insignificant little texts (I have nothing else at hand currently) intended only to mark our renewed contact."]
    Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
    €200
  40. Eros mécanique
    Pierre BOURGEADE

    Eros mécanique

    Gallimard|Paris 1995|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Light worming to boards.
    Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Pierre Bourgeade to his friend Régine Deforges: "Régine de tout mon coeur." ["Régine with all my heart"] enriched with a drawing depicting a heart within a frame and a heart outside a frame.
    Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
    €250
  41. Lettres d'amour d'un soldat de vingt ans
    Jacques HIGELIN

    Lettres d'amour d'un soldat de vingt ans

    Grasset|Paris 1987|14 x 20.50 cm|broché

    First edition, no deluxe paper copies were issued.
     With a precious signed autograph inscription by Jacques Higelin to Régine Deforges : “To my lady Régine Deforges, the tender greeting of my twenty springs, which I lay today at the doorstep of your heart's secret garden.”
    Provenance: the library of Régine Deforges.
     A handsome copy.

    €800
  42. Sade, sainte Thérèse
    Pierre BOURGEADE

    Sade, sainte Thérèse

    Gallimard|Paris 1987|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
    Precious dated and signed autograph inscription from Pierre Bourgeade to his friend Régine Deforges: "A Régine Deforges, le libertin et la mystique... petit instant d'hésitation entre ciel et enfer, dans l'or du temps... A toi, Pierre" ["To Régine Deforges, the libertine and the mystic... small moment of hesitation between heaven and hell, in the gold of time... To you, Pierre"].
    Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
    €200
  43. Nuremberg ou la terre promise
    Maurice BARDÈCHE

    Nuremberg ou la terre promise

    Les sept couleurs|Paris 1948|16 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on pure thread Lafuma vellum.
    Handsome full-margined copy despite the endpapers being partially shaded.
    Precious and beautiful full-page autograph inscription dated June 18, 1984 and signed by Maurice Bardèche, to Régine Deforges: "Chère Régine Deforges, voici une horrible témoignage sur ma noirceur d'âme que je vous adresse en tremblant dans l'espoir insensé que vous le lirez avec indulgence en raison de mon affection et de mon admiration pour vous. François Mauriac a écrit à propos de ce livre que j'étais un fou égaré par la douleur qui criait "Heil Hilter" sur la place de la Concorde. Je trouve aujourd'hui ce grognement de 200 pa
    €750
  44. Maman, au secours !
    François CAVANNA

    Maman, au secours !

    Presses de la Cité|Paris 1984|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Work illustrated with drawings by Atlan.
    Handsome copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from François Cavanna to his friends Régine Deforges and Wiaz: "... ces petites choses..." ["... these little things..."]
    Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
    €300
  45. Tatiana Acacia. 12 contes de Sonia Rykiel
    Sonia RYKIEL

    Tatiana Acacia. 12 contes de Sonia Rykiel

    Flammarion|Paris 1984|21.50 x 29.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Publisher's rose pink paper boards, smooth spine.
    Handsome copy of this children's book.
    Illustrated with drawings by Charles Matton-Pasqualini.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Sonia Rykiel to her close friend Régine Deforges: "Pour toi, Régine, ma douce. Sonia." ["For you, Régine, my sweet. Sonia."]
    Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
    €300
  46. Vacances sous le pavillon noir
    Léo MALET

    Vacances sous le pavillon noir

    Editions de La butte aux cailles|Paris 1982|22.50 x 30.50 cm|broché
    Edition illustrated with drawings by Noëlle Le Guillouzic.
    Preface by Michel Marmin.
    Handsome copy of this children's book.
    Precious and beautiful autograph inscription signed by Léo Malet to Régine Deforges: "A Régine Deforges, qui, comme l'île au trésor, fait rêver. Avec mes meilleurs voeux pour l'an qui vient. Léo Malet." ["To Régine Deforges, who, like treasure island, makes us dream. With my best wishes for the year to come. Léo Malet."]
    Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
    €300
  47. Zo'har
    Catulle MENDÈS

    Zo'har

    Charpentier & Cie|Paris 1886|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, with no mention of deluxe copies.
    Some minor foxing affecting mainly the endpapers.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Catulle Mendès to José Maria de Heredia.
    €450
  48. Le pain du péché
    Paul ARÈNE, Théodore AUBANEL

    Le pain du péché

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1888|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation established by Paul Arène of the Provençal drama by Théodore Aubanel, no deluxe copies mentioned.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Paul Arène to Rodolphe Salis in pencil.
    €400
  49. Têtes couronnées
    Robert de MONTESQUIOU

    Têtes couronnées

    E. Sansot|Paris 1916|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only deluxe copies after 20 Japan.
    Some deckled edges and the final endpaper marginally and partially shaded, some minor foxing.
    Manuscript thought by Robert de Montesquiou on the entirely shaded half-title page: "L'abeille porte en soi la piqûre & le miel." ["The bee carries within itself both the sting and the honey."]
    €450
  50. Plasti-cité. L'oeuvre plastique dans votre vie quotidienne
    Victor VASARELY, Michel RAGON

    Plasti-cité. L'oeuvre plastique dans votre vie quotidienne

    Casterman poche|Paris 1970|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscriptions from Victor Vasarely and Michel Ragon to Madeleine Kaupmann.
    €200
  51. L'objet humain. Entretiens avec Sylvie Martigny et Jean-Hubert Gailliot
    Pierre BOURGEADE

    L'objet humain. Entretiens avec Sylvie Martigny et Jean-Hubert Gailliot

    Gallimard|Paris 2003|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Pierre Bourgeade to his friend Régine Deforges: "Pour toi, chère Régine, avec ma fidèle pensée. Pierre" ["For you, dear Régine, with my faithful thoughts. Pierre"]
    Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
    €180
  52. Orden
    Pierre BOURGEADE

    Orden

    Gallimard|Paris 1974|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Pierre Bourgeade to his friend Régine Deforges: "Pour Régine Deforges "histoire du Ganot". Tendrement. Pierre." ["For Régine Deforges 'story of Ganot'. Tenderly. Pierre."]
    Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
    €180
  53. La rage de survivre. Quand il ne reste que la vie
    Jacques VIGNES

    La rage de survivre. Quand il ne reste que la vie

    Arthaud|Paris 1965|13 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy of the account of the shipwreck of Catherine Plessz and Lucien Schiltz in 1972 in the western Mediterranean.
    Preface by Alain Bombard.
    Signed autograph inscription by Lucien Schiltz: "... hommage du héros de cette aventure salée" ["tribute from the hero of this salty adventure"] and Jacques Vignes to Madame Baurey: "... quel courage pour faire chaque année ce salon... peut-être autant que pour s'en sortir quand on a fait naufrage..." ["what courage to organize this salon every year... perhaps as much as it takes to get out of a shipwreck..."]

    €70
  54. L'âge d'homme
    Michel LEIRIS

    L'âge d'homme

    Folio|Paris 1973|10.50 x 18 cm|broché
    Pocket book format edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Dated autograph inscription signed by Michel Leiris to Catherine Tramoux.
    €80
  55. L'écossais ou la fin des héros
    Jean GIONO, Lucien JACQUES

    L'écossais ou la fin des héros[The Scotsman, or the End of Heroes]

    Rotary club|Manosque 1955|22 x 27.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on Renage paper, the only printing with 24 antique laid and 30 Arches.
    Work decorated with initials, tailpieces and a headpiece by Lucien Jacques.
    Copy presented under publisher's chemise and slipcase.
    Tears, splits and lacks to the slipcase and chemise, occasional worming affecting mainly the covers, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Giono to Marcel Wulghe.
    €350
  56. Mille neuf cent quarante quatre
    [Lucien SCHELER as] Jean SILENCE

    Mille neuf cent quarante quatre

    Le club des amis du livre|Paris 1964|18.50 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur

    First edition of this selection of poems on the Resistance.
    Publisher's full yellow cloth binding, complete with its illustrated dust jacket and cellophane wrapper which has a lack to the head of the rear panel.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Lucien Scheler, alias Jean Silence, to Robert Gallimard: "... cette lampe-tempête souvenir du temps mort, avec l'amitié de Jean Silence."

    €60
  57. Binche-Ana
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    Binche-Ana

    Gallimard|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine sunned with small lacks at foot, printed stamps at head of first cover.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Marcel Jouhandeau: "Pour André Breton avec mon souvenir le meilleur. Marcel Jouhandeau."
    €450
  58. Le bel aujourd'hui. Journal (1955-1958)
    Julien GREEN

    Le bel aujourd'hui. Journal (1955-1958)

    Plon|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
    Pleasant copy complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
    Signed autograph inscription from Julien Green to Remi Lalon.

    €70
  59. Pierre Alechinsky séquence 1980-1992
    Pierre ALECHINSKY, Michel SICARD

    Pierre Alechinsky séquence 1980-1992

    Galilée|Paris 1994|19 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with reproductions of works by Pierre Alechinsky.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Pierre Alechinsky to Yorgos Nikos.
    €150
  60. Le cheval roux ou les intentions humaines
    Elsa TRIOLET

    Le cheval roux ou les intentions humaines

    Editeurs français réunis|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Three small tears at head and foot of spine, minor tears of no consequence to margins of boards.
    Precious signed autograph inscription by Elsa Triolet: "A Maurice Druon, les chevaux se suivent et ne se ressemblent pas ! - amicalement - Elsa Triolet." ["To Maurice Druon, horses follow each other but are not alike! - warmly - Elsa Triolet."]
    Provenance: from the library of academician Maurice Druon.
    €300
  61. L'homme quotidien
    Lucien BECKER

    L'homme quotidien

    M. Audin|Lyon 1941|14 x 21.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition printed in 200 hors commerce copies.
    A rare and handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Lucien Becker to Albert Béguin: "...en espérant qu'il reconnaîtra en ces poëmes quelques voix du "passager de la terre"..." ["...hoping that he will recognize in these poems some voices of the "passenger of the earth"..."]
    €200
  62. Notes sur Picasso
    Emile SZITTYA

    Notes sur Picasso

    Courrier des Arts et des lettres|Lyon 1947|18 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 200 numbered copies.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with 3 reproductions of works by Pablo Picasso.
    Dated and signed autograph inscription from Emile Szittya to Paul Dermée.
    €200
  63. Impressions anciennes
    René CHAR

    Impressions anciennes

    GLM|Paris 1964|14 x 19 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Very handsome copy of this tribute that René Char paid to Martin Heidegger on the occasion of the German philosopher's seventy-fifth birthday.
    Manuscript signature by René Char below the justification page.
    €700
  64. Courir les rues
    Raymond QUENEAU

    Courir les rues

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Foxing on covers, a light dampstain on spine.
    Printed bookplate representing the lion of Saint Mark at head of an endpaper.
    Touching and precious signed autograph inscription from Raymond Queneau: "A Serge Reggiani comédien, chanteur et poète. Queneau."
    €450
  65. Ecoutez-voir
    Elsa TRIOLET

    Ecoutez-voir

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Iconography.
    Spine very lightly sunned without gravity, handsome copy complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Elsa Triolet: "A Maurice Druon cette longue lettre. Elsa."
    Provenance: from the library of academician Maurice Druon.
    €300
  66. Le rendez-vous des étrangers
    Elsa TRIOLET

    Le rendez-vous des étrangers

    Gallimard|Paris 1956|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine lightly sunned without damage, paper yellowed.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Elsa Triolet: "A Maurice Druon en souvenir de nos rendez-vous de novembre 1956 ! Elsa Triolet." ["To Maurice Druon in memory of our November 1956 meetings! Elsa Triolet."]
    Provenance: from the library of academician Maurice Druon.
    €300
  67. L'âme
    Elsa TRIOLET

    L'âme

    Gallimard|Paris 1963|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Elsa Triolet to Maurice Druon: "A Maurice en courant après l'âme. Elsa." ["To Maurice, running after the soul. Elsa."]
    Provenance: from the library of academician Maurice Druon.
    €300
  68. Le monument
    Elsa TRIOLET

    Le monument

    Gallimard|Paris 1957|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine slightly sunned.
    Precious signed autograph inscription by Elsa Triolet: "A Maurice Druon cette longue lettre. Elsa."
    Provenance: from the library of academician Maurice Druon.
    €300
  69. Les manigances, journal d'une égoïste
    Elsa TRIOLET

    Les manigances, journal d'une égoïste

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    A handsome copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Elsa Triolet: "A Maurice Druon, le secret de la conversation avec soi-même. Elsa." ["To Maurice Druon, the secret of conversation with oneself. Elsa."]
    Provenance: from the library of academician Maurice Druon.
    €300
  70. L'étoile des encres
    Raoul UBAC, Julius BALTAZAR

    L'étoile des encres

    André Biren|Paris 1982|22.50 x 25.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition printed in 87 numbered copies on Lafuma de Voiron vellum.
    The work is illustrated with 4 original etchings by Julius Baltazar, Cesare Peverelli, Augustin Cardenas and André Marfaing as well as an original linocut by Raoul Ubac, each of the five works being signed by the artist.
    At the colophon, manuscript signatures in pencil by the author and the five artists.
    Autograph inscription signed by Michel Butor, in pencil, to a friend named Michel on an endpaper.
    €1,800
  71. Notes et souvenirs 1871-1872
    Ludovic HALÉVY

    Notes et souvenirs 1871-1872

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1889|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half blue sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets and dots as well as black fillets, spine with some light rubbing, gilt initials at foot, marbled paper boards, pebbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, one corner slightly bumped, near-contemporary binding.
    Handsome copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Ludovic Halévy to his friend Alexandre Dumas fils: "A mon cher maître et ami Alexandre Dumas. Ludovic Halévy" ["To my dear master and friend Alexandre Dumas. Ludovic Halévy"]
    €300
  72. Poèmes
    Léopold Sédar SENGHOR

    Poèmes

    Seuil|Paris 1972|14.50 x 21.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    New edition, one of the numbered copies.
    Publisher’s red cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine slightly faded.
    A pleasant copy.
    Inscribed by Léopold Sédar Senghor to Madame Lucas.

    €250
  73. Poésie. Diadème - Ode - Langue
    Pierre Jean JOUVE

    Poésie. Diadème - Ode - Langue

    Mercure de France|Paris 1966|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First collected edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure wove paper, the only deluxe copies with a few hors commerce.
    First cover very lightly and marginally sunned, spine creased at foot, handsome copy of the third volume of the complete works of Pierre Jean Jouve.
    Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Pierre Jean Jouve: "A André Malraux en amitié, admiration - fidélité. Pierre Jean Jouve. 1966" ["To André Malraux in friendship, admiration - loyalty. Pierre Jean Jouve. 1966"]










    €800
  74. Poésie. Mélodrame - Moires
    Pierre Jean JOUVE

    Poésie. Mélodrame - Moires

    Mercure de France|Paris 1967|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First collected edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure wove paper, the only deluxe copies with a few hors commerce.
    Handsome copy of the fourth volume of the complete works of Pierre Jean Jouve.
    Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Pierre Jean Jouve: "A André Malraux pour un grand livre et une amicale figure. Pierre Jean Jouve. 1967" ["To André Malraux for a great book and a friendly figure. Pierre Jean Jouve. 1967"]










    €800
  75. Molloy, "personnage" de Beckett
    Samuel BECKETT, Janine BRUN

    Molloy, "personnage" de Beckett

    Université de Paris Sorbonne|Paris 1980|21 x 29.50 cm|broché
    Molloy, “personnage” de Beckett
    Université de Paris Sorbonne | Paris 1980 | 21 x 29.5 cm | original wrappers
    First edition of the master's thesis presented by Janine Brun under the direction of Robert Mauzi.
    A pleasant copy.
    Precious handwritten inscription dated and signed by Samuel Beckett to Janine Brun: “Pour Janine Brun, mes meilleurs vœux. Samuel Beckett. Paris Février 1981.” (“For Janine Brun, my best wishes. Samuel Beckett. Paris February 1981.”)
    €1,000
  76. Réveil de l'aube
    Dora TEITELBOÏM

    Réveil de l'aube

    Pierre Seghers|Paris 1963|12.50 x 19 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition of the French translation established by Ratimir Pavlovic, of which there were no deluxe copies.

    Handsome copy.

    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Dora Teitelboim to her friend the poet Charles (Dobzynski): "... A Charles avec tout mon coeur..." ["... To Charles with all my heart..."]

    €50
  77. Au temps de Guillaume Apollinaire
    Emmanuel AEGERTER, Pierre LABRACHERIE

    Au temps de Guillaume Apollinaire

    Julliard|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy despite some foxing and paper discoloration due to the poor quality of paper in the immediate post-war period.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Labracherie to Maurice Fombeure: "... franc compagnon et poète de haut goût..." ["... true companion and poet of high taste..."]

    €50
  78. Ladislas Kijno
    COLLECTIF

    Ladislas Kijno

    Palace éditions|Saint-Pétersbourg [Saint Petersburg] 2006|13 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition of the French translation.
    Handsome copy.
    Publisher's full cardboard binding, smooth spine, one tear at foot of spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
    Iconography.
    Fine signed autograph inscription, in red felt pen, from Ladislas Kijno to his friend the poet Charles Dobzynski enriched with an original drawing representing the eyes and nose of a woman: "Merci mon cher Charles pour ton intense analyse de ma spéléologie mentale (page 84) qui m'interroge, que j'interroge par l'intermédiaire du "merveilleux" photographe André Villers. Merci aussi pour ton texte sur St Petersbourg dans "Aujourd'hui Poème". Tout cela nous rapproche de plus en plu
    €350
  79. Univers naturel
    Armand MONJO

    Univers naturel

    Pierre Seghers|Paris 1965|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on special bouffant paper, the only issue after 60 on alfa paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Cover illustrated with a drawing by Henri Matisse.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Armand Monjo to Charles Dobzynski.
    €50
  80. La forge subtile
    Pierre LARTIGUE

    La forge subtile

    Le temps qu'il fait|s. l. 2001|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed and inscribed by Pierre Lartigue to Charles Dobzynski.

    €50
  82. Impromptus
    André COMTE-SPONVILLE

    Impromptus

    P.U.F.|Paris 1996|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by André Comte-Sponville to Françoise Garçin.
    €120
  83. Frères de la brume
    Henri QUEFFÉLEC

    Frères de la brume

    Les Presses de la Cité|Paris 1960|14.50 x 22.50 cm|en feuilles sous double chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy presented in sheets, under double chemise and wine-colored slipcase.
    A tear with split to one joint of the slipcase, handsome copy.
    Beautiful autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Queffelec to Doctor Henri Moreau: "... grand connaisseur et grand ami de la mer, en espérant qu'il trouve ici un peu d'aliment pour la nostalgie maritime dont il doit souffrir à Paris - bien qu'il soit docteur !..." ["...great connoisseur and great friend of the sea, hoping that he finds here some nourishment for the maritime nostalgia from which he must suffer in Paris - although he is
    €150
  84. Vauvenargues
    Maurice PALÉOLOGUE

    Vauvenargues

    Hachette|Paris 1890|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half brown shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with triple black fillets, gilt initials at foot, marbled paper boards, pebbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding signed L. Bauser.
    Work illustrated with a facsimile frontispiece.
    Handsome copy attractively bound despite some light rubbing to headcaps.
    Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Paléologue to journalist Charles Buloz.
    €100
  85. Un trait c'est tout...
    PIEM

    Un trait c'est tout...

    Arthaud|Paris 1972|25 x 24.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    Illustrated edition with drawings by Piem.
    Publisher's full white cardboard binding, smooth spine, illustrated front cover.
    Handsome copy.
    Amusing signed autograph inscription by Piem enriched with a drawing showing Piem watching a television whose screen is replaced by the two figures to whom this copy is dedicated: "Georges et Gilles, ça me change un peu. Amicalement. Piem." ["Georges and Gilles, this is a nice change for me. With friendship. Piem."]

    €100
  86. Pablo de Ségovie
    Daniel VIERGE, Francisco de QUEVEDO

    Pablo de Ségovie[Pablo of Segovia]

    Daniel Vierge • Edouard Pelletan|Paris 1902|25.50 x 32.50 cm|relié
    Illustrated edition with 120 original drawings by Daniel Vierge, one of 100 numbered copies on China paper.
    Half tawny morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with double gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments, the compartments enriched with mosaic morocco pieces in red, blue, brown and green, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved (front cover entirely sunned), top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Stroobants.
    Handsome copy in perfect condition.
    The work is complete with the portrait of Daniel Vierge as frontispiece, engraved in mezzotint, and the "remarque" by Dani
    €750
  87. De la folie. Considérations sur cette maladie : son siège et ses symptômes ; la nature et le mode d'action de ses causes ; sa marche et ses terminaisons ; les différences qui se distinguent du délire aigu ; les moyens de traitement qui lui conviennent ; suivies de recherches cadavériques
    Étienne-Jean GEORGET

    De la folie. Considérations sur cette maladie : son siège et ses symptômes ; la nature et le mode d'action de ses causes ; sa marche et ses terminaisons ; les différences qui se distinguent du délire aigu ; les moyens de traitement qui lui conviennent ; suivies de recherches cadavériques

    Crevot|Paris 1820|13 x 21 cm|relié
    Important first edition.
    Half havana sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets, two light dampstains on spine which also shows some scuffs, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
    Some foxing, one dampstain in margins of final leaves not touching text.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Etienne Jean Georget: "L'auteur à son confrère le Dr Moulin. Georget." ["The author to his colleague Dr. Moulin. Georget."]

    €800
  88. Lettre à J.B. Sartre ou A l'agité du bocal - précieux exemplaire d'auteur signé par Louis-Ferdinand Céline
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    Lettre à J.B. Sartre ou A l'agité du bocal - précieux exemplaire d'auteur signé par Louis-Ferdinand Céline

    Pierre Lanauve de Tartas|Paris 1948|14 x 20 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 150 copies on B.F.K. de Rives, the only issue after 50 other deluxe copies.
    Some discreet restorations to spine and covers.
    At the colophon, our copy is exceptionally enriched with the very rare manuscript signature of Louis-Ferdinand Céline, then in exile in Denmark.
    The publisher, Pierre Lanauve de Tartas, specified, just above Céline's signature, "Author's copy".
    This very rare copy indeed bears, printed on the front cover, the initial title of the work: Lettre à J. B. Sartre. We include the flying slip bearing the final title "à l'agité du bocal" which was glued onto the entirety of the print run subsequently distributed
    €4,500
  89. Plume précédé de Lointain intérieur
    Henri MICHAUX

    Plume précédé de Lointain intérieur

    Nrf|Paris 1938|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    Edition with some parts in first edition for which no deluxe copies were printed, one of the advance copies.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Henri Michaux to his schoolmate and friend Robert Guiette.
    Handsome rare copy with signed autograph inscription.


    €1,000
  90. Le tumulte
    Jean LAILLER

    Le tumulte[The Tumult]

    Louis Conard|Paris 1910|14 x 21.50 cm|relié sous étui
    First edition, one of the rare copies numbered and justified by the author on Japan paper of which no mention is made, deluxe copy.
    Full red morocco binding, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, gilt roulettes on the headcaps, gilt monogram of Julia Bartet at the head of the first cover, endpapers and pastedowns of khaki watered silk, frame of quintuple gilt fillets decorated with gilt fleurons in the corners on the pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges, double gilt fillets on the leading edges, slipcase with red morocco entry, marbled paper boards, interior of watered and embroidered silk, superb contemporary full morocc
    €600
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