<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. Bonheur manqué, carnet d'un amoureux
    Georges de PORTO-RICHE

    Bonheur manqué, carnet d'un amoureux

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1903|11 x 17 cm|relié
    New partially first edition.
    Binding in half chagrin hazelnut, back with five nerves set with black nets, plates of marbled paper, guards and counterplates of moiré effect paper with a small tear in the foot, preserved covers.
    Autograph signed by Georges de Porto-Riche to his publisher Paul Ollendorff.
    Provenance: Paul Ollendorff library.
    €100
  2. La grande fille
    Félicien MARCEAU

    La grande fille

    Gallimard|Paris 1997|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper.
    Autograph signed by Félicien Marceau to Brigitte Level.
    Pleasant copy.
    €50
  3. Les chemins de Kergrist
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Les chemins de Kergrist

    Albin Michel|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper, false mention of a thousand.
    Autograph dedication signed by Charles Le Quintrec to Roland Bailly and his wife.
    €30
  4. Clartés sur la poésie
    Jean ROYÈRE

    Clartés sur la poésie

    A. Messein|Paris 1925|13 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 1500 numbered copies on vellum, single print with 10 Chinese and 15 rod of Arches paper.
    Binding in half shagreen red leather, back with five nerves, date in tail, preserved covers, golden head.
    Beautiful autograph dedication of the author from Jean Royère to A. Godoy evoking Charles Baudelaire, beautiful copy.
    €60
  5. La chambre du fond
    (to Georges SIMENON) Jean-Jacques GAUTIER

    La chambre du fond

    Julliard|Paris 1970|13.50 x 21 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    first edition on current paper.
    Publisher's binding in full white canvas, smooth back.
    Beautiful complete copy of his jacket.
    Referent autograph signed by Jean-Jacques Gautier to Georges Simenon.
    €70
  6. Valle-Inclan du journal au roman (1888-1915)
    Eliane LAVAUD

    Valle-Inclan du journal au roman (1888-1915)

    Klincksieck|Paris 1979|16.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition from which it was not drawn from large papers.
    A tiny gri-gri of the dedicatee at the head of the first board, a pleasant copy.
    Autograph signed by Eliane Lavaud to PJ Guinard, specialist in 18th century Spanish-speaking literature and the press.
    €60
  7. Expo 37
    Paul FORT

    Expo 37

    Flammarion|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper.
    Pleasant copy.
    Autograph signed by Paul Fort to Armand Godoy.
    €45
  8. L'air de la butte
    André SALMON

    L'air de la butte

    Les Editions de la Nouvelle France|Paris 1945|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on white wove paper, ours one of 30 out of trade, only large papers.
    Autograph signed by André Salmon to René Jouglet.
    Book illustrated with a frontispiece and Savignac bands.
    Beautiful copy.
    €120
  9. 83 centimètres d'aventures...
    Marcel ARNAC

    83 centimètres d'aventures...

    G. Anquetil|Paris 1925|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper.
    Autograph signed by Marcel Arnac to Félicien Champsaur.
    Illustrated book of drawings by the author, nice copy.
    €60
  10. Héliotrope
    Gabriel AUDISIO

    Héliotrope

    Nrf|Paris 1928|17 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre and reimposed in tellier quarto format, head print.
    Autograph signed by Gabriel Audisio to Robert Vitrant.
    Tiny bites on the back and the second board, marginally and very slightly shaded guards.
    €100
  11. L'esprit de l'Amérique espagnole
    Francisco CONTRERAS

    L'esprit de l'Amérique espagnole

    Editions de la Nouvelle revue critique|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition despite a fanciful mention of a thousand at the top of the first cover, one of 50 numbered copies on Alfa paper, the only large papers.
    Rare autograph shipment signed by Francisco Contreras to André Lautier .
    Freckles mainly affecting the margins of certain pages.
    €50
  12. Le français en cage
    Jacques LAURENT

    Le français en cage

    Grasset|Paris 1988|12 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition for which it was not drawn from large papers.
    Pleasant copy.
    Autograph shipment signed by Jacques Laurent.
    €80
  14. Histoire parallèle : U.S.A. 1917-1960
    André MAUROIS

    Histoire parallèle : U.S.A. 1917-1960

    Presses de la Cité|Paris 1962|13.50 x 21.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    first edition on current paper.
    Publisher's binding in full cardboard, full copy of its illustrated jacket which includes small marginal tears without gravity.
    Autorgaph autograph dedication of the author signed by André Maurois to the historian Parias.
    Iconography, nice copy.
    €30
  15. Le débarquement
    Georges BLOND

    Le débarquement

    Fayard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper.
    Slightly curled copy.
    Autograph signed by Georges Blond to Maurice Gaït.
    Complete copy of his illustrated jacket.
    €30
  16. Considérations paradoxales sur la poésie
    Valentin BRESLE, Fernand LAPLAUD

    Considérations paradoxales sur la poésie

    Mercure de Flandre|Lille 1929|14 x 23 cm|relié
    first edition printed in small numbers on Alfa paper.
    Binding in half red shagreen, back with five nerves, date in tail, preserved covers, Contemporary binding.
    Double autograph dedication of the author of the authors (the first has been partially trimmed by the bookbinder) to Armand Godoy.
    Pleasant copy.
    €70
  17. Les enfants naturels
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    Les enfants naturels

    Fasquelle|Paris 1956|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper.
    Pleasant copy.
    Autograph signed by Jacques Audiberti to Mr. Méa.
    €60
  18. Travaux d'approche. Entretien avec Roger Borderie
    Michel BUTOR

    Travaux d'approche. Entretien avec Roger Borderie

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|11 x 17.50 cm|broché
    first edition in paperback format, one of the review copies service.
    Back and boards slightly and marginally exposed.
    Autograph shipment dated and signed by Michel Butor to his friend the art critic and specialist in the New Roman Georges Raillard embellished with a small original collage formed by eight pastilles from perforations of postcards.
    Notes of the dedicatee in pencil and black marker in the text.
    €60
  19. Poésie
    (to Georges SIMENON) Wanda SCONA

    Poésie

    Editore Gabrieli|Roma [Rome] 1973|16 x 21.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition from which it was not drawn from large papers.
    Publisher's binding in full purple moiré cardboard, smooth back.
    Copy tending to derail and complete with its dust jacket, the second board of which has gaps and spots.
    Admirative signed autograph, in French, from Wanda Scona to Georges Simenon.
    €50
  20. L'étang
    Jean ROUSSELOT

    L'étang

    Caractères|Forges-les-Eaux 1967|13.50 x 22 cm|broché
    first edition on current call.
    second board slightly and marginally passed at the head, pleasant copy.
    Autograph signed by Jean Rousselot to Georges and Véronique Charaire.
    €40
  21. L'enfant prodiguée. - O'Cédar
    René-Louis DOYON

    L'enfant prodiguée. - O'Cédar

    La Connaissance|Paris 1929|13.50 x 18 cm|2 volumes reliés en 1
    Second edition, partly original because it has been modified by the author, one of the copies on Alfa paper, ours specially printed for a close friend of the author for the first volume; first edition "carefully" printed in 200 copies for the second.
    Binding in half burgundy morocco with corners, back four nerves, golden date at the tail, framing of golden threads on the plates of marbled paper, guards and counterplates of paper in the tank, golden head, covers and back preserved for the first volume.
    Affectionate autograph signed by the author to a close friend below the justification for the printing of the first volume.
    Two small holes at the bottom of all...
    €180
  22. Algos
    FERNANDEZ DE RODELLA

    Algos

    Dutertre|Paris 1846|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    first edition.
    Binding in full black cardboard, smooth back decorated with cold fillets, boards covered with paper in the tank, Contemporary binding.
    Small scattered foxing.
    Rare autograph signed by Fernandez de Rodella, in French, to Henri Dessalles.
    €280
  23. Berbiguier de Carpentras en proie aux farfadets
    (A.V.C. BERBIGUIER) Marie MAURON

    Berbiguier de Carpentras en proie aux farfadets

    Le livre contemporain|Paris 1959|13.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 100 luxury numbered copies, ours not justified, only large papers.
    Autograph shipment signed by Marie Mauron.
    Rare and beautiful complete copy of his illustrated jacket which includes some tears and marginal gaps.
    €70
  24. L'oubli
    Claude MAURIAC

    L'oubli

    Grasset|Paris 1966|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 of the "Good Sheets" under numbered cream cover on beautiful paper, only large papers with 59 "pur-fil" paper.
    Autograph dedication signed by Claude Mauriac to Maurice Noël at the foot of the first board.
    Tiny marginal bites at the bottom of the first board, a small trace of angular bending at the bottom of the second board, pleasant interior condition.
    €50
  25. Edgar Poe et les poètes français
    (Edgar Allan POE) Léon LEMONNIER

    Edgar Poe et les poètes français

    Editions de la Nouvelle revue critique|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only large papers.
    Some small foxinges without gravity affecting the margins of certain pages, otherwise pleasant copy.
    Autograph signed by Léon Lemonnier to André Lautier.
    €60
  26. Jean Moréas
    (Jean MOREAS) René GEORGIN

    Jean Moréas

    Editions de la Nouvelle revue critique|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only large papers.
    Some foxinges affecting the margins of certain pages, otherwise pleasant copy.
    Autograph signed by René Georgin to André Lautier.
    €60
  27. Drieu la Rochelle and the fiction of testimony
    (Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE) Frédéric J. GROVER

    Drieu la Rochelle and the fiction of testimony

    University of California press|Berkeley • & Los Angeles 1958|14.50 x 22.50 cm|relié
    Original American edition from which it was not drawn from large papers.
    Binding in bradel in full gray cardboard, smooth back.
    Beautiful copy.
    Rare and beautiful autograph shipment signed by Frederic Grover, in French, to François Nourissier.
    €80
  28. Notes sur Villiers de l'Isle-Adam
    (Auguste de VILLIERS DE L'ISLE-ADAM) [Louis THOMAS as] Georges PIERREDON

    Notes sur Villiers de l'Isle-Adam

    Albert Messein|Paris 1919|12.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 490 numbered copies on laid paper, only print with 10 Japan.
    Tiny head and foot tears on the back.
    Autograph autograph shipment signed by Louis Thomas to Louis Vauxcelles.
    €70
  29. Romantisme et démocratie romantique (critique de l'oeuvre d'Edmond Scherer)
    Ernest SEILLIÈRE

    Romantisme et démocratie romantique (critique de l'oeuvre d'Edmond Scherer)

    Editions de la Nouvelle revue critique|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only large papers.
    Some small foxinges without gravity affecting the margins of certain pages, otherwise pleasant copy.
    autograph dedication of the author auotgraphe signed by Ernest Sellière to André Lautier.
    €80
  30. Textes sous une occupation
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Textes sous une occupation

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies service.
    Autograph signed by Henri de Montherlant to Mrs. Bradley.
    Back very slightly exposed, a poorly cut sheet with small marginal gaps without gravity.
    €80
  31. Les écritures de Rémy Cerdagne
    Roland DAMS

    Les écritures de Rémy Cerdagne

    Editions du salon du livre|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1924|14.50 x 2.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on English blown paper, single print with 30 Holland paper coins.
    Autograph signed by Roland Dams to Philippe Soupault.
    Beautiful and rare copy.
    €100
  32. Le ciel volé
    Claire GOLL

    Le ciel volé

    Fayard|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper.
    Autograph shipment signed by Claire Goll to a couple of her friends, Georges and Katia (Charraire).
    Nice full copy of his trailer.
    €60
  34. Rêver à la Suisse
    (to Raymond QUENEAU) Henri CALET

    Rêver à la Suisse

    Editions de Flore|Paris 1948|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper.
    Warning for the Swiss reader by Jean Paulhan.
    A slight marginal scratch without gravity on the first board, otherwise pleasant copy.
    Precious and fun autograph signed by the author to Raymond Queneau "... very cordially / between academics / ..."
    €300
  35. Coeurblette
    Romain COOLUS

    Coeurblette

    Stock|Paris 1899|13 x 19 cm|relié
    first edition on current paper, there is no mention of large papers.
    Bradel binding in semi-soft cardboard, vellum style, smooth back decorated with a floral pattern, marbled paper boards, paper guards and counterplates in the tank, preserved covers, red head, binding from the contemporary.
    Autograph signed by Romain fineus, slightly cropped by the bookbinder, to Gabriel Timmory.
    €50
  36. Lucette
    Romain COOLUS

    Lucette

    Charpentier & Fasquelle|Paris 1903|13 x 19 cm|relié
    first edition on current paper, it was only printed 10 Holland paper in large papers.
    Bradel binding in semi-soft cardboard, vellum-style, smooth insulated back with two small spots at the top, marbled paper boards, paper guards and counterplates in the tank, preserved covers, red head, contemporary binding.
    Sympathetic autograph signed by Romain fineus to his friend Gabriel Timmory.
    €50
  37. Les amants de Sazy
    Romain COOLUS

    Les amants de Sazy

    Librairie Théâtrale|Paris 1901|13 x 19 cm|relié
    first edition on current paper, it was only printed 5 Holland paper in large papers.
    Bradel binding in semi-soft cardboard, vellum style, smooth back decorated with a floral pattern, marbled paper boards, paper guards and counterplates in the tank, preserved covers, red head, binding from the contemporary.
    autograph dedication of the author of Romain fineus to Gabriel Timmory.
    €50
  38. La Malmaison
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    La Malmaison

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies service.
    Stains and stings on the first board, stains on the edges, otherwise pleasant interior condition.
    Autograph dedication signed by Marcel Jouhandeau to Jacques Chardonne.
    €120
  39. Le bien du mal
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    Le bien du mal

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies service.
    Small marginal bites on the boards, pleasant interior condition.
    Autograph signed by Marcel Jouhandeau to his friend Jacques Chardonne.
    €150
  40. Un dernier mot sur la Vénus de Milo
    (to Alfred de VIGNY) Comte de MARCELLUS

    Un dernier mot sur la Vénus de Milo

    Bureau de la Revue contemporaine|Paris 1854|16 x 25.50 cm|relié
    First edition printed in small numbers of this print apart from the Contemporary Review.
    Bradel binding in half percaline sand, smooth back with handwritten label containing the name of the author and the title of the book, paper boards in the tank, preserved cover, Contemporary binding.
    Precious autograph signed by the Count of Marcellus to Alfred de Vigny.
    €500
  41. Thèse pour la licence soutenue par Léon Gambetta
    Léon GAMBETTA

    Thèse pour la licence soutenue par Léon Gambetta

    Charles de Mourgues frères|Paris 1859|14.50 x 22.50 cm|relié
    first edition printed in small numbers on wove paper.
    Bradel binding in full vellum, partially stained smooth back, title, finial and date in tail in red and black, preserved covers.
    Thesis on the subject of mortgages and defended on January 19, 1860 by Léon Gambetta then aged 22.
    An article from the review "The Intermediary of Researchers and the Curious" relating to Lieutenant Sisco who dedicates the work is linked at the head of the work.
    From the Eugène Richtenberger library, ex-Libris engraved with it glued on the first counterplate.
    Any rarity.
    Precious autograph dedication by Léon Gambetta on the title page .
    €600
  42. Photographie originale de Philippe Pétain qu'il a dédicacée aux élèves en histoire de la Matthew Fontaine Maury High School
    Philippe PÉTAIN

    Photographie originale de Philippe Pétain qu'il a dédicacée aux élèves en histoire de la Matthew Fontaine Maury High School

    Henri Manuel|Paris s. d. [circa 1927]|9.50 x 13 cm|une photographie
    Original photograph on albumen paper laminated on cardboard and produced by the art gallery Henri Manuel and representing, slightly in profile, Marshal Philippe Pétain. Vintage print.
    Autograph signed by Philippe Pétain: "To the students of the history school. Virginia. Ph. Pétain.
    This photograph was signed by Philippe Pétain for the students of the Matthew Fontaine Maury high school located in Norfolk in the state of Virginia.
    We are enclosing a typed letter from Philippe Pétain's orderly officer, headed by his office of Inspector General of the Armies and the Vice-Presidency of the Superior War Council, indicating that this autographed photograph has been...
    €500
  43. Gens qui pleurent et gens qui rient
    Oscar MICHON

    Gens qui pleurent et gens qui rient

    L. Michaud|Paris 1882|12.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    first edition.
    Binding in half red heart with corners, spine with five nerves, trace of label peeled off at the head of the spine, golden date at the tail, framing of double golden threads on the marbled paper boards, guards and counterplates of paper in the tank, cover preserved, golden head.
    Autograph dated and signed by Oscar Michon, to his secretary and collaborator Henri Lang.
    Next to this mailing, a portrait of the author was pasted below which he wrote nostalgically and humorously: "When I had hair. 1876. O. Michon."
    €100
  44. Dachau matricule 77.164
    Jean MIGEAT

    Dachau matricule 77.164

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1946]|12 x 15 cm|broché
    first edition.
    A small lack at the bottom of the back, slight foxing without gravity in the margins of the boards.
    Moving autograph signed Jean Migeat: "To Mr. Father Hesse in memory of sad moments and in all sympathy".
    €80
  45. The anatomy of prose
    (to Jules SUPERVIELLE) Marjorie BOULTON

    The anatomy of prose

    Routledge & P. Kegan|London 1954|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Publisher's burgundy cloth binding, smooth spine, with its dust jacket.
    Signed and dated inscription in French by Marjorie Boulton to Jules Supervielle: "... au cher archipoeta Jules Supervielle..." [ "... to my dear archipoeta Jules Supervielle..."]
    €50
  46. La vigne amère
    (to Jules SUPERVIELLE) Jean MOGIN

    La vigne amère

    La maison du poète|Bruxelles [Brussels] s. d.|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper.
    Back passed, otherwise nice copy.
    Autograph signed by Jean Mogin to Jules Supervielle.
    €40
  47. Conseils obscurs ou quarante ans d'inexpérience
    HERMANN-PAUL

    Conseils obscurs ou quarante ans d'inexpérience

    Léon Pichon|Paris 1925|28.50 x 38 cm|en feuilles sous chemise à lacets et à rabats
    First edition consisting of a series of 13 prints of Hermann-Paul engraved on wood in two tones and printed in 150 numbered copies and signed by Hermann Paul on vellum in the form .
    Pleasant copy despite small spots at the bottom of the front of the lace-up shirt.
    €700
  48. Dedication from the father of aviation to the ace of aces of 1914–1918
    Les vérités sur l'utilisation de l'aviation militaire avant et pendant la guerre - Exemplaire de l'As des As René Fonck
    Clément ADER (inscribed to René FONCK)

    Les vérités sur l'utilisation de l'aviation militaire avant et pendant la guerre - Exemplaire de l'As des As René Fonck[The truths about the use of military aviation before and during the war – Copy from the ‘Ace of Aces’ René Fonck]

    Les frères Douladoure|Toulouse 1919|14 x 22.50 cm|broché

    First edition of this work published in Toulouse, cradle of aeronautics.
    Precious and rare signed autograph inscription by Clément Ader to René Fonck, « l'As des As » of French aviation, who achieved the highest number of aerial victories during the First World War: « à monsieur René Fonck membre du Comité de Direction de l'Aéro-Club. En souvenir du 2 mars reconnaissant hommage. »
    This remarkable dedication was most likely written on 2 March 1922 on the occasion of a banquet held by the Aéro-Club de France at the Palais d'Orsay, celebrating the award of the Commander's insignia of the Légion d'honneur to Clément...

    €3,000
  49. La libération du territoire
    Victor HUGO

    La libération du territoire

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1873|15.50 x 24 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
    First edition, mention of second edition.
    Our copy is presented in a case and shirt with a green canvas back and marbled paper boards.
    We enclose the cover of the catalog of the sale of the library of George and Maurice Sand in 1890 on which was pasted the descriptive sheet of our copy with its hammer price in pencil.
    Exceptional autograph shipment signed by Victor Hugo to Georges Sand.
    "But what did they think of each other, these two outstanding personalities of literary life in the 19th century? Because they never met these two, yet they were perfectly contemporary: Victor Hugo (1802-1885), George Sand (1804-1876).
    Certainly there were the ups and...
    €12,000
  50. Le harem et les cousins
    Germaine TILLION

    Le harem et les cousins

    Seuil|Paris 1966|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition for which it was not drawn from large papers.
    Small discharges of adhesive paper at the head and foot of the guards, otherwise nice copy.
    Autograph dated and signed by Germaine Tillion to Jean Martin-Chauffier.
    €300
  51. La forêt bleue
    Jean LORRAIN

    La forêt bleue

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1882|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    first edition.
    Bradel binding in half red morocco, smooth back decorated with triple golden cartridges, golden date at the tail, slight rubbing without gravity on the back, golden thread on the marbled paper boards, combs and combs of combed paper, covers and back preserved , binding signed Yseux.
    Book illustrated with a frontispiece by Sandro Boticelli.
    Pleasant copy despite a trace of ex-libris which was lifted off at the head of a guard.
    Autograph dedication from Jean Lorrain to Monsieur Montet dated April 1883.
    €750
  52. Les bataillons de jeunesse, les jeunes dans la Résistance
    Colonel ANDRE [Albert OUZOULIAS]

    Les bataillons de jeunesse, les jeunes dans la Résistance

    Editions sociales|Paris 1972|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    first edition.
    Iconography.
    Some small foxinges in margin of certain sheets.
    Complete copy of his illustrated jacket which has two gaps at the top and bottom of the back.
    Autograph signed by Albert Ouzoulias alias Colonel André to Yvonne Goasguen: "... this book of our struggles yesterday in the Resistance ..."
    €50
  53. Le lévite d'Ephraïm
    Valentin MANDELSTAMM

    Le lévite d'Ephraïm

    Editions de la Revue d'art dramatique|Paris 1901|14 x 19.50 cm|relié
    first edition for which no mention is made of large paper print
    Bradel binding in half mouse gray percaline, smooth back, cold stamped initials at the tail of the back, marbled paper boards, preserved covers, slightly blunt corners, contemporary binding.
    Illustrated cover of a color vignette of Jean-Jacques Henner reproduced in black on the title page.
    Rare and precious autograph signed by Valentin Mandelstamm to Joseph Reinach, journalist, politician, co-creator of the "League for Human and Citizen's Rights", and one of the very first defenders of Captain Dreyfus.
    €900
  54. La Beffa di Buccari - Exemplaire de Natalie Clifford Barney
    Gabriele D'ANNUNZIO (inscribed to Natalie Clifford BARNEY)

    La Beffa di Buccari - Exemplaire de Natalie Clifford Barney

    Fratelli Treves Editori|Milano [Milan] 1918|11 x 16.50 cm|broché

    First edition for which no grand papier (deluxe) copies were printed.
    Small marginal pieces missing at the top of the first board, a clear remnant of adhesive paper at the bottom of the first endpaper.
    Copy complete with the facsimile at the end of the volume.

    Precious handwritten inscription signed by Gabriele d'Annunzio to Natalie Clifford Barney: « à miss Barney et au Temple de l'Amitié attentive, cette légère torpille ‘sine litteris' est offerte par la ‘tête d'ivoire'. Gabriele d'Annunzio » (“To Miss Barney and the attentive Temple of Friendship, this light ‘sine litteris' torpedo is offered by the ‘ivory head'. Gabriele...

    €3,000
  55. Oiseaux ne copiez personne
    Georges HUGNET, André BEAUDIN

    Oiseaux ne copiez personne

    Les amis de l'auteur et du graveur|Paris 1946|17 x 25.50 cm|en feuilles
    Original illustrated edition of 6 original etchings (including 1 in color) by André Beauduin, one of 82 numbered copies on Johannot wove paper, only print after 18 on handmade paper and 14 out of trade including 10 Johannot wove paper.
    Beautiful copy.
    Handwritten signatures of Georges Hugnet and André Beauduin below the justification of the print.
    €700
  56. Transhumances
    Luc ESTANG

    Transhumances

    Seuil|Paris 1939|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 213 numbered copies on Alfa paper.
    Beautiful copy.
    Handwritten signature of Luc Estang at the justification of the print.
    €40
  57. Sauf le nom
    Jacques DERRIDA

    Sauf le nom

    Galilée|Paris 1999|12.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    first edition printed in 3200 numbered copies on ivory laid.
    A small stain at the bottom of the first board and a small tear without gravity at the top of the first board, a nice complete copy of his prayer to insert slightly crumpled.
    Beautiful autograph shipment signed by Jacques Derrida to a close friend.
    €480
  58. Miguel Manara
    Oscar Venceslas de Lubicz MILOSZ

    Miguel Manara

    Grasset|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    New edition for standard paper, press service mark at the top of the second plate.
    Foreword by Armand Godoy.
    Beautiful autograph shipment signed by Oscar Wenceslas by L. Milosz to Mademoiselle Nizan.
    €350
  59. Le pays qui n'est à personne
    Jean CASSOU

    Le pays qui n'est à personne

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1000 ex numbered on Alfa paper, ours not justified.
    Beautiful copy.
    Precious autograph shipment signed by Jean Cassou to Maurice Sachs.
    €100
  60. Rachel et les autres grâces
    Emmanuel BERL

    Rachel et les autres grâces

    Grasset|Paris 1965|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Alfa paper reserved for the press.
    B el copy.
    Autograph dedication signed by Emmanuel Berl to Henri Petit.
    €80
  61. La raza sufrida
    Carlos Buenaventura QUIROGA

    La raza sufrida

    L.J. Rosso|Buenos Aires 1929|13 x 18.50 cm|broché
    first edition.
    Rare autograph dedication of the author of Carlos B. Quiroga to the Latin American Review.
    Back slightly insolated, otherwise pleasant copy.
    €300
  62. René Depestre
    Claude COUFFON

    René Depestre

    Seghers|Paris 1986|13 x 16 cm|broché
    first edition.
    Pleasant copy.
    Autograph shipment dated and signed by René Depestre to Michel Deguy enriched with an autograph shipment signed by Claude Couffon.
    €120
  63. Célébration hassidique, portraits et légendes
    Élie WIESEL

    Célébration hassidique, portraits et légendes

    Editions du Seuil|Paris 1972|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper, there is no mention of large papers.
    Slightly soiled back and boards.
    Autograph dated and signed by Elie Wiesel to a friend named Ion: "... because he knows how to tell."
    €150
  64. Commentaires
    Chris MARKER

    Commentaires

    Seuil|Paris 1961|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Commentaires


    Seuil | Paris 1961 | 14 x 20.5 cm | original wrappers
    First edition of which there were no grand papier (deluxe) copies, one of the advance (service de presse) copies.
    One clear, small water stain at the top of the very lightly sun-damaged spine, tiny tears at the top and bottom of the spine.
    Work decorated with illustrations and photographs by Chris Marker.
    Very rare and humorous handwritten presentation signed by Chris Marker to André and [Sacha?]: «et ce n'est pas fini.» («and it isn't finished.»)
    €2,000
  65. Carzou
    CARZOU, Florent FELS

    Carzou

    Pierre Cailler|Genève [Geneva] 1959|16 x 18.50 cm|broché
    Second edition partly original as revised and enlarged.
    Autograph shipment signed by Florent Fels to Doctor Collet enriched with an autograph shipment signed by Carzou as well as an original drawing in colored pencils representing a floral decoration.
    Iconography.
    Back slightly wrinkled as usual, nice copy.
    €150
  66. Correspondance de Paul Roulier-Davenel
    Sacha GUITRY

    Correspondance de Paul Roulier-Davenel

    Dorbon l'ainé|Paris 1910|18.50 x 24 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper.
    Back slightly insolated without gravity and with a lack in the head.
    Autograph dedication signed by Sacha Guitry to Sam Aron.
    €300
  67. Je suis trop grand pour moi
    Jean SARMENT

    Je suis trop grand pour moi

    F. Sant'Andrea, L. Marcerou & Cie|Paris 1924|17 x 31 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, head print.
    Autograph signed by Jean Sarment to Paul Bonet.
    Beautiful copy wide-margined.
    €150
  68. Trois voyages avec les drogués
    Michel JAOUEN [dit Le Père JAOUEN] Alain MAUCORPS

    Trois voyages avec les drogués

    Editions du Pen Duick|Paris 1975|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    first edition.
    Pleasant copy, iconography.
    Autograph signed by Father Jaouen to a friend named Tamara enriched with the handwritten signature of Alain Maucorps.
    €70
  69. William Klein, photographie etc...
    William KLEIN

    William Klein, photographie etc...

    Centre Georges Pompidou|Paris 1983|21 x 31 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    William Klein, photographie etc...


    Centre Georges Pompidou | Paris 1983 | 21 x 31 cm | publisher's binding
    First edition of the catalogue for the retrospective of the photographer William Klein's work at the Georges Pompidou centre.
    Publisher's binding, illustrated boards.
    Beautiful copy, rich iconography.
    Handwritten inscription signed by William Klein: «à l'unique, à l'irremplaçable Fanny, avec toute mon amitié, Bill.» («To the unique and irreplaceable Fanny, with all my love, Bill.»)
    €700
  70. Pavot plein rouge
    Jacques MONNIER, Jacques PAJAK

    Pavot plein rouge

    Maurice Bridel|Lausanne 1959|17 x 25 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    first edition printed in 60 numbered copies on Arches paper vellum.
    Illustrated book of 8 original drypoints by Jacques Pajak.
    Signatures of Jacques Monnier and Jacques Pajak at the justification of the draw.
    Shirt flat slightly and marginally insolated without gravity, a small trace of ballpoint pen on the case.
    Pleasant copy.
    €450
  72. Expérience du drame
    Roger VAILLAND

    Expérience du drame

    Corrêa|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper.
    Marginal stitches on the boards, back slightly exposed.
    Autograph signed by Roger Vailland to Jeanne Billard.
    .
    €50
  73. Le poète rustique
    Francis JAMMES

    Le poète rustique

    Mercure de France|Paris 1920|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies of the first broadcast to the press, mention of second edition.
    Ex-dono with pen at the head of a guard as ex-libris.
    Precious and beautiful autograph signed by Francis Jammes to Jacques-Emile Blanche: "To Jacques Blanche these leaves where the fauna that his genius painted"
    €200
  74. Une rencontre en Westphalie
    Günter GRASS

    Une rencontre en Westphalie

    Seuil|Paris 1981|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation for which it was not printed from large papers.
    Pleasant copy.
    Handwritten signature of Günter Grass on the half title page.
    €150
  75. Œuvres complètes. - Œuvres diverses. - Le congrès de Vérone. - Essai sur la littérature anglaise. - Paradis perdu, de Milton.
    François René de CHATEAUBRIAND

    Œuvres complètes. - Œuvres diverses. - Le congrès de Vérone. - Essai sur la littérature anglaise. - Paradis perdu, de Milton. Complete Works. - Miscellaneous Works. - The Congress of Verona. - Essay on English Literature. - Paradise Lost, by Milton.

    Ladvocat|Paris 1826-1831 & 1824 & 1838|13 x 21.50 cm|36 volumes reliés

    First collected edition, partly original, by far the most important and most sought-after (cf. Clouzot), with Chateaubriand having revised and reworked a large part of his writings.
    This set also contains in first edition several texts including Les Natchez, Le Dernier Abencérage, Le Voyage en Amérique, and Moïse (placed at the end of vol. XXII and often lacking).

    Each volume illustrated with a frontispiece...

    €10,000
  76. Une désolation
    Yasmina REZA

    Une désolation

    Albin Michel|Paris 1999|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vellum, only large papers.
    Beautiful copy despite two small spots at the bottom of the first board.
    Autograph dated and signed by Yasmina Reza to a friend named Ion: "To you, my dear Ion, this copy on vellum N ° IV, for your twentieth birthday! I invite you and your friend Strinberg to snuggle up against me so that we can laugh, laugh, as we like. "
    €350
  77. Rey-Millet
    René ÉTIEMBLE

    Rey-Millet

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|14.50 x 19.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of the numbered copies.
    Publisher's binding in full black canvas, smooth back, first board illustrated with a reproduction of a work by Guy Rey-Millet
    Beautiful complete copy of his rhodoïd which includes three marginal losses, illustrated work of reproductions of works of Guy Rey-Millet.
    Precious autograph dedication signed by René Etiemble: "For André Breton, with a sure eye, with faithful admiration, and the memory of Etiemble".
    €200
  78. Théâtre II
    Édouard DUJARDIN

    Théâtre II

    Mercure de France|Paris 1924|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper.
    Sun back, three spots on the first board, small marginal tears on the second board which also has, at the top, three traces of folds.
    Autograph dedication signed by Edouard Dujardin to Benjamin Crémieux.
    €60
  79. Hebdromadaires
    Jacques PRÉVERT, André POZNER

    Hebdromadaires

    Guy Authier|Paris 1972|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper.
    Illustrated cover.
    A small tear at the bottom of the back.
    Autograph dedication signed by Jacques Prévert to the great Rimbaldian and gallerist Henri Matarasso: "To the matarasso friend-master, to become happy with it. Jacques Prévert." enriched with the autograph signature of André Pozner.
    €500
  80. Le plan de l'aiguille
    Blaise CENDRARS (inscribed to Giuseppe UNGARETTI)

    Le plan de l'aiguille[The Plan of the Aiguille]

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper, one of the review copies service.
    A small restoration at the head of the back.
    Precious autograph signed by Blaise Cendrars: "To Ungaretti with the good memory of Blaise Cendrars."
    €750
  81. Think dirty be naughty feel happy
    TOUMS [Thomas GOSSET]

    Think dirty be naughty feel happy

    S. n.|s. l. 2010|16 x 24 cm|broché
    Think dirty be naughty feel happy


    no publisher | no place 2010
    | 16 x 24 cm | original wrappers
    First edition printed in 400 copies.
    Photographs by Toums.
    Autograph inscription signed by Toums: «Fuck art ! Let’s act... Bisous. Toums» enriched with a little drawing representing an inverted crucifix.
    €300
  82. Ellen
    Jean LORRAIN, Antoon VAN WELIE

    Ellen[Ellen]

    Pierre Douville|Paris 1906|13 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Hollande, the only deluxe paper.
    Illustrated cover by Antoon Van Welie.
    Full burgundy morocco, spine with five raised bands ruled in black, date gilt at foot, gilt rolls on the caps, moiré-effect endpapers and pastedowns, gilt-tooled dentelle borders on pastedowns, original covers and spine preserved, all edges gilt, double gilt fillets on the edges, elegant period binding signed Yseux, successor to Simier.
    Our copy is enriched with a two-and-a-half-page autograph letter signed by Jean Lorrain to Laurent Tailhade, in which he recounts the vexations he suffers as a journalist regarding an article he wishes to publish reporting...
    €2,000
  83. Le capitaine Fracasse
    Théophile GAUTIER

    Le capitaine Fracasse[Captain Fracasse]

    Charpentier|Paris 1863|12 x 18 cm|2 volumes reliés
    Rare and sought after first edition, according to Clouzot, especially in contemporary binding
    Bindings in half shagreen bottle green, back with four nerves adorned with golden and black nets, plates of marbled paper, guards and counterplates of paper in the tank, two slight scratches without gravity on the cuts, bindings of the time.
    Very beautiful copy in a particularly desirable condition a fortiori enriched with a signed autograph shipment.
    Rare autograph shipment signed by Théophile Gautier to Mr. Achard.
    €9,000
  84. L'honneur de servir
    Henri MASSIS

    L'honneur de servir

    Plon|Paris 1937|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Signed autograph Henri Massis François Daudet: "... this" package "of his" old ", affectionately."
    €50
  85. Claude Aubert
    Grisélidis RÉAL, COLLECTIF

    Claude Aubert

    Editions Bertil Galland|Lausanne 1974|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of this collective tribute to the poet Claude Aubert.
    Iconography.
    Unpublished texts and poems by Claude Aubert followed by a tribute by Grisélidis Réal, Georges Borgeaud, Lorenzo Pestelli, Jean-Georges Lossier, Albert Py and Marcel Raymond.
    Grisélidis Real, writer, painter and prostitute, is a great romantic figure of the late twentieth century. A lover, militant, fighter and poet, she upset the customs of Geneva society. She is now buried in the Cemetery of the Kings in Geneva between Jean Calvin and Jorge Luis Borgès.
    Nice copy.
    Rare autograph dedication dated and signed by Grisélidis Réal: "To Madame Mélamet with my friendship...
    €250
  87. Humourons pour les petits oiseaux
    Jacques BRANDICOURT

    Humourons pour les petits oiseaux

    Editions de la Revue Moderne|Paris 1959|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Pleasant copy despite a small marginal tear on the first board.
    Signed autograph Jacques Brandicourt to the bookseller Michel Couppé: "... who loves and sells beautiful literature ..."
    €30
  88. Le contrat. Un western psychanalytique en deux actes et un épilogue
    Tonino BENACQUISTA

    Le contrat. Un western psychanalytique en deux actes et un épilogue

    Gallimard|Paris 1999|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition for which it was not drawn from great papers.
    Rare autograph signed by Tonino Benacquista to a friend named Pierre: "Pierre This is a working tool (it saves photocopying) while waiting for Hollywood, good to you."
    €70
  89. Le rossignol napolitain
    Alexandre ARNOUX

    Le rossignol napolitain

    Grasset • Société bibliophilique des XX|Paris 1937|17 x 26 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vellum Arches paper reserved for the bibliophilic society of "XX".
    Rare and nice copy under double cover of "XX" and Grasset.
    Handwritten signature of Joseph Peyré to the justification of the draw .
    €350
  90. La figlia di iorio
    Gabriele D'ANNUNZIO

    La figlia di iorio

    Presso i fratelli Treves|Milano [Milan] 1904|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    Edition of the year of the original.
    Binding full carton vellum style, smooth back, title label of brown shagreen, boards struck at their centers of the golden arms of Count Paul Biver, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, covers and back preserved, gilded head, binding of l 'time.
    Illustrated book of 21 wood and 143 initials of Adolfo de Carolis
    Beautiful copy nicely drawn with the golden arms of Paul Biver.
    Signed autograph dedication of Gabriele d'Annunzio to Count Paul Biver.
    €2,000
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