<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. Carte postale autographe signée datée du 25 août1953 adressée au poète Charles Dobzynski
    Dominique ELUARD

    Carte postale autographe signée datée du 25 août1953 adressée au poète Charles Dobzynski

    s. l. 25 Août1953|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille
    Autograph postcard dated and signed by Dominique Eluard addressed to his friend the poet Charles Dobzynski: "J'ai votre livre ici. Ecrivez-moi en septembre, à St Tropez - D'Astier y sera. Puis-je lui parler des projets pour la rentrée ? Amitiés. Dominique Eluard." ["I have your book here. Write to me in September, at St Tropez - D'Astier will be there. May I speak to him about the projects for the start of term? Best wishes. Dominique Eluard."]
    The postcard shows a view of Carrara.

    €50
  2. Un été avec Paul Valéry
    Régis DEBRAY

    Un été avec Paul Valéry

    Parallèles|Paris 2019|11 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Régis Debray to Gisèle Halimi: "A ma tendre, exemplaire et vaillante Gisèle, avec toute mon affection. Régis Debray." ["To my tender, exemplary and valiant Gisèle, with all my affection. Régis Debray."]
    Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
    €100
  3. Agenda Sonia Rykiel pour l'année 2002
    Sonia RYKIEL

    Agenda Sonia Rykiel pour l'année 2002

    Sonia Rykiel|Paris 1992|21.50 x 21.50 cm|en spirales
    First edition of this illustrated agenda with drawings by Sonia Rykiel.
    Publisher's soft black paper boards.
    Handsome copy despite damage to the spiral binding at head.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Sonia Rykiel to Régine Deforges: "Pour toi Régine ma douce. Sonia." ["For you Régine my sweet. Sonia."]
    Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
    €300
  4. Poètes d'aujourd'hui. L'orientation actuelle de la conscience lyrique
    Paul NEUHUYS

    Poètes d'aujourd'hui. L'orientation actuelle de la conscience lyrique

    Ca ira!|Anvers [Antwerp] 1922|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, published in a small number of copies.
    Spine sunned.
    Autograph inscription signed by Paul Neuhuys to Francis Gérard on the first endpaper, partially shadowed due to the presence of two small newspaper clippings.
    €100
  5. L'hameçon
    Vahé KATCHA

    L'hameçon

    Plon|Paris 1957|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy.
    Name and address of the dedicatee inscribed in red pencil at head of the endpaper.
    Signed autograph inscription from Vahé Katcha to Alain Bernheim on the half-title page enriched with a small drawing representing a ship sailing on the waves.
    €50
  6. Bombe à l'O.T.A.N.
    Pierre NORD

    Bombe à l'O.T.A.N.

    Arthème Fayard|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    A scratch on the first cover.
    Signed and inscribed by Pierre Nord to Madame Michel Parisot: "... ce plan roman américain avant la lettre (il est vrai que le romanétait écrit avant)" ["... this American novel plan before the letter (it is true that the novel was written before)"].
    €50
  7. Les ingénus
    Félicien MARCEAU

    Les ingénus

    Gallimard|Paris 1992|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band despite three small spots of no consequence on the back cover.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Félicien Marceau to Gisèle Halimi: "A Gisèle Halimi avec la meilleure des dédicaces : de votre ami Félicien." ["To Gisèle Halimi with the best of dedications: from your friend Félicien."]
    Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
    €70
  8. Eloges
    Régis DEBRAY

    Eloges

    Gallimard|Paris 1986|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Spine sunned and with some traces of soot, part of Gisèle Halimi's library having burned.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Régis Debray to Gisèle Halimi and her husband Claude Faux.
    Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
    €100
  9. Supplique aux nouveaux progressistes du XXIe siècle
    Régis DEBRAY

    Supplique aux nouveaux progressistes du XXIe siècle

    Gallimard|Paris 2006|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Régis Debray to Gisèle Halimi and her husband Claude Faux: "A Gisèle, à Claude, avec ma pensée fidèle. Régis D." ["To Gisèle, to Claude, with my faithful thoughts. Régis D."]
    Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
    €100
  10. Chantilly. Idylles et drames
    Henri MALO

    Chantilly. Idylles et drames

    Saint Wandrille|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    A small tear at the head of the second cover.
    Signed autograph inscription from Henri Malo to radio journalist (Jacques) Ourévitch.

    €30
  11. Opticon suivi de classiques transis
    Roland BACRI

    Opticon suivi de classiques transis

    Julliard|Paris 1964|12 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Humorous dated and signed autograph inscription from Roland Bacri to radio journalist Jacques Ourévitch: "Composition : carbonate de show / teinture d'ode / rire d'ammoniaque / nitrate d'harmonium / oxyde de cu ivre / Posologie : trois petits vers entre les repas. Ami Calmant. Roland Bacri." ["Composition: show carbonate / ode tincture / ammonia laughter / harmonium nitrate / copper oxide / Dosage: three little verses between meals. Friend Sedative. Roland Bacri."]

    €60
  12. Le voyage de noce de Figaro
    Félicien MARCEAU

    Le voyage de noce de Figaro

    Les Belles Lettres|Paris 1994|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Fine copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
    Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Félicien Marceau to Gisèle Halimi: "Pour vous deux, chère Gisèle, ce badinage de votre ami Félicien. Le 15 Mars 94" ["For you both, dear Gisèle, this playful work from your friend Félicien. March 15th 94"].
    Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
    €70
  13. L'imagination est une science exacte. Entretiens
    Félicien MARCEAU, Charles DANTZIG

    L'imagination est une science exacte. Entretiens

    Gallimard|Paris 1998|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Fine copy despite small stains at the head of the spine.
    Precious dated and signed autograph inscription from Félicien Marceau to Gisèle Halimi: "Pour vous chère Gisèle, avec toute mon affection. Félicien. 22.10. 98" ["For you dear Gisèle, with all my affection. Félicien. 22.10. 98"] enriched with a drawing of a small flower.
    Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
    €70
  14. Le plan vermeil. Modeste proposition
    Régis DEBRAY

    Le plan vermeil. Modeste proposition

    Gallimard|Paris 2004|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Régis Debray to Gisèle Halimi and her husband Claude Faux: "A Claude et Gisèle, que le plan vermeil ne concernera pas au moins jusqu'en 2055, leur ami (qui les attendra au Bioland) Régis Debray." ["To Claude and Gisèle, whom the vermillion plan will not concern at least until 2055, their friend (who will wait for them in Bioland) Régis Debray."]
    Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
    €100
  15. L'affiche
    Félicien MARCEAU

    L'affiche

    Gallimard|Paris 2000|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Minor worming of no consequence to the back cover, otherwise a complete copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
    Precious dated and signed autograph inscription from Félicien Marceau to Gisèle Halimi: "Pour vous, chère Gisèle, ce roman d'Alice et sur les effets inattendus d'une affiche, avec toute l'affection de votre ami Félicien. Le 21 Mars 2000" ["For you, dear Gisèle, this novel by Alice and about the unexpected effects of a poster, with all the affection of your friend Félicien. March 21, 2000"].
    Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
    €70
  16. Philosophes dans la tourmente
    Élisabeth ROUDINESCO

    Philosophes dans la tourmente

    Fayard|Paris 2005|15.50 x 24 cm|2 volumes brochés
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Elisabeth Roudinesco to Gisèle Halimi.
    Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
    €150
  17. Aveuglantes lumières
    Régis DEBRAY

    Aveuglantes lumières

    Gallimard|Paris 2006|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Régis Debray to Gisèle Halimi and her husband Claude Faux: "A Claude et Gisèle et à Claude avec ma pensée fidèle - et à très vite Claude ! - Régis D" ["To Claude and Gisèle and to Claude with my faithful thoughts - and see you soon Claude! - Régis D"].
    Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
    €100
  18. Don Julian
    Juan GOYTISOLO

    Don Julian

    Gallimard|Paris 1971|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine and covers marginally sunned.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Juan Goytisolo to Gisèle Halimi.
    We include a press clipping from the newspaper "Le monde" about the modification of the law of July 1st 1901 with the manuscript note: "Le Monde 22 juillet 1971" ["Le Monde July 22, 1971"] in Gisèle Halimi's hand.
    Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
    €120
  19. Le bonheur à San Miniato
    Jean d' ORMESSON

    Le bonheur à San Miniato

    J.-C. Lattès|Paris 1987|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean d'Ormesson to Yvonne Jouve.
    €120
  20. Nés de la guerre
    René de LA PORTE

    Nés de la guerre

    Librairie Valois|Paris 1928|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on Navarre vellum.
    Pale marginal dampstain on the first endpaper.
    Fine dated autograph inscription signed by René de La Porte to Elie Richard: "A Elie Richard force précieuse à notre génération, ces pages sur le destin révolutionnaire de nos équipes, en hommage de sympathie confraternelle." ["To Elie Richard, precious force of our generation, these pages on the revolutionary destiny of our teams, as a tribute of fraternal sympathy."]
    €60
  21. Les anges
    Patrice de LA TOUR DU PIN

    Les anges

    Monomotapa|Tunis 1939|11.50 x 17.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Full cream white shagreen binding, spine with four fine raised bands slightly darkened, gilt frieze border on covers, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, original wrappers and spine preserved.
    Foxing affecting mainly the margins of the leaves.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Patrice de La Tour du Pin to his friend the diplomat Pierre Saffroy: "Mon Pierre, les anges qui viennent de toi vers moi, je les connais assez, je les aimes assez pour que j'ose à peine t'envoyer ce petit livre qui traitent (sic) des anges dans l'amitié spirituelle." ["My Pierre, the angels who come from you to me, I...
    €200
  22. Souvenirs d'enfance et de jeunesse
    Ernest RENAN

    Souvenirs d'enfance et de jeunesse

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1883|14 x 23 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half brown morocco binding, spine with five raised bands showing light rubbing, marbled boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    Some foxing.
    Our copy contains an autograph letter dated and signed by Ernest Renan addressed to a friend who has just lost his mother and whom he attempts to comfort.
    €350
  24. Dame fortune
    Charles-Henri HIRSCH

    Dame fortune

    Charpentier|Paris 1912|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in half sand-colored cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, dark brown morocco title label, floral patterned paper boards, original wrappers and spine preserved.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Charles-Henri Hirsch to Tristan Bernard.
    €80
  25. Mes trônes et mes dominations
    Pierre MILLE

    Mes trônes et mes dominations

    Editions des portiques|Paris 1930|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in full marbled paper, smooth spine with light rubbing, red shagreen title-label, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Pierre Mille to Tristan Bernard.
    €60
  26. L'autre danger
    Maurice DONNAY

    L'autre danger

    Editions des portiques|Paris 1903|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in half olive green cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, brown sheep title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Maurice Donnay to Jules Lemaître.
    €60
  27. Juif albano
    Michel CARDOZE

    Juif albano

    Librairie Séguier|Paris 1986|15 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Light stains and a slight tear to the spine, a small fold at the head of the front cover.
    Signed autograph inscription from Michel Cardoze to radio journalist Jacques Ourévitch.
    €40
  28. L'autre volonté
    Louis MERMAZ

    L'autre volonté

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1984|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
    Signed autograph inscription by Bernard Stasi to Europe 1 journalist Jacques Ourévitch.

    €50
  29. L'historien en cet instant
    Pierre CHAUNU

    L'historien en cet instant

    Hachette|Paris 1985|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription by Pierre Chaunu for "Lu" magazine.

    €50
  30. Moeurs des diurnales
    [Marcel SCHWOB as] LOYSON-BRIDET

    Moeurs des diurnales

    Mercure de France|Paris 1903|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition published under the pseudonym of Loyson-Bridet, one of the copies from the first printing bearing, on the justification page, Schwob's personal vignette: a goose holding a quill in its beak.
    Half black shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral and typographical motifs, light rubbing to spine, scratches to marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    A small stain at foot of title page and on the facing page.
    Signed autograph inscription from Marcel Schwob, under his pseudonym of Loyson-Bridet: "A Emile Despax, son ami. Loyson Bridet."
    €500
  31. Il faut tuer les robots
    Pierre de LATIL

    Il faut tuer les robots

    Grasset|Paris 1957|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed, an advance copy from the service de presse.
    Handsome copy complete with its publisher's slip.
    Signed autograph inscription from Pierre de Latil to Jacques Panijel.
    €50
  33. 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
  34. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. Les phalènes
    TCHICAYA U TAM'SI [Gérald-Félix TCHICAYA] (inscribed to Régine DEFORGES)

    Les phalènes[The Moths]

    Albin Michel|Paris 1984|13 x 20 cm|broché

    First edition for which was no grand papier (deluxe) copy.
    Pleasant copy of this work which received the Prix Fémina in 1984.
    Rare and precious handwritten inscripttion, dated and signed by Tchicaya U Tam'si to Régine Deforges: “Pour Régine Deforges qui a écrit quelques mots que j'aurais voulu mettre en guise de dédicace mais ma mémoire est moins fidèle que moi. à elle toute la poésie de ce 'roman'.” (“For Régine Deforges who wrote some words that I would have liked to include as a dedication but my memory is less faithful than me. To her, all the poetry of this 'novel'.”)

    Provenance: from the library of Régine...

    €800
  73. 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
  74. Lettres d'amour d'un soldat de vingt ans
    Jacques HIGELIN (inscribed to Régine DEFORGES)

    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
  75. 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
  76. 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...
    €750
  77. 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
  78. La belle fille sur le tas d'ordures
    François CAVANNA (inscribed to Régine DEFORGES)

    La belle fille sur le tas d'ordures[The Pretty Girl on the Garbage Heap]

    Presses de la Cité|Paris 1984|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Illustrated with drawings by Cabu.
    Handsome copy complete with its wraparound band: "Touche pas à ma planète !" ["Don't touch my planet!"].
    Precious autograph inscription signed by François Cavanna to his friends Régine Deforges and Wiaz: "A Régine, à Wiaz, qui le liront ensemble ou se le raconteront..." ["To Régine, to Wiaz, who will read it together or tell it to each other..."]
    Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
    €300
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. La nature du roman
    Pierre BOURGEADE (inscribed to Régine DEFORGES)

    La nature du roman[The Nature of the Novel]

    Jean-Jacques Pauvert|Paris 1993|13 x 21 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: "A Régine Deforges, pour toi, chère Régine, la nature du roman c'est quoi ? Si on le savait, on rirait peut-être ?... A toi, Pierre. 10.5.93." ["To Régine Deforges, for you, dear Régine, what is the nature of the novel? If we knew, perhaps we would laugh?... To you, Pierre. 10.5.93."]
    Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
    €180
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
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