<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. Terre océane, oeuvre poétique
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Terre océane, oeuvre poétique

    Albin Michel|Paris 2006|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on laid white cloth Holland paper, only leading copies.
    Very nice copy.
    Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, who witnessed this poetic birth, in 1948, in Vannes-Château de Limoges and rue Madame Lagarde, his friend always faithful who kisses. "
    Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
    €150
  2. Le mur d'en face
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Le mur d'en face

    Albin Michel|Paris 1965|15 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on vellum of the Marais, only leading copies.
    Very nice copy.
    Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec, full page, to a friend poet: "To my dear friend Jean-Louis Debauve, to the one who, first, trusted me.It was in Vannes, the castle de Limoges, then rue Madame Lagarde, in her mother's room, already talking to me about Laforgue (Jules), Verlaine, Brizeux, Apollinaire, who was already enthusiastic about the great, the only literature He has not changed! Ah his faith in Cadou! ... My dear Jean-Louis, these pages all dedicated to the learning of Paris and my already old, faithful and affectionate...
    €150
  3. Le songe et le sang, poèmes
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Le songe et le sang, poèmes

    Albin Michel|Paris 1978|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on vellum "pur-fil" paper Rives, leading print after 25 Holland paper.
    Nice full copy of his trailer.
    Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To my beloved Jean-Louis Debauve, to the friend of the early days who trusted the young poet, this dream similar to that of the first men, this blood like that of the eternal man, with my sincere friendship. "
    €60
  4. Le Christ aux orties
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Le Christ aux orties

    Albin Michel|Paris 1982|15 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on vellum Marais, only large papers with 35 "pur-fil" paper Rives.
    Very nice copy.
    Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec, full page, to a friend poet: "To my dear friend Jean-Louis Debauve, the unrepentant researcher and the" pilgrim of the absolute ", the friend of Laforgue and the admirer of Cadou, the essayist always looking for new sources and never desperate by the desert - because it will flourish tomorrow - these Breton pages, all dedicated to the poor and all praised by the works and virtues of Thibaud de Soumaric, whom Madame Jeanne Martine loved, I embrace her affectionately. "
    €150
  5. Rebels of all countries, unite!
    Actuelles II - Chroniques 1948-1953
    Albert CAMUS

    Actuelles II - Chroniques 1948-1953

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|relié

    First edition, one of the review copies.
    A few marginal reading marks.
    Bradel binding in raspberry-red half morocco, smooth spine with date at foot, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt. Binding signed by P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
    Signed autograph inscription from Albert Camus to Gilbert Sigaux, his fellow contributor to Combat: \"... avec l'affectueuse pensée de son vieux camarade...\"

    A novelist, winner of the 1949 Prix Interallié and journalist for Combat, Sigaux had joined Camus in the activities of the Groupes de liaison internationale (International Liaison Groups).
     

    €2,500
  6. Les lumières du soir. Journal 1980-1985
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Les lumières du soir. Journal 1980-1985

    Albin Michel|Paris 1987|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on laid Holland paper, only leading copies.
    Nice copy at all margins.
    Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet "To my dear Jean-Louis Debauve, these pages of my days, my admiration and my friendship, I kiss him."
    Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
    €150
  7. Le règne et le royaume, poèmes
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Le règne et le royaume, poèmes

    Albin Michel|Paris 1983|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on laid Holland paper, only leading copies.
    Very nice complete copy of his trailer.
    Very nice autograph dedication dated and signed full page by Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To my dear Jean-Louis Debauve, to the friend of the first hour, our elbow elbow Vannes, rue Madame Lagarde and at the castle of Limoges, those pages which owe much to the skies of my country, which we love with the same tenderness in all fidelity, to lead him in his labors on Laforgue, I embrace him. "
    Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
    €150
  8. Des enfants de lumière
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Des enfants de lumière

    Liv'éditions|Genève [Geneva] • & Paris 1995|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vellum, only leading copies.
    Very nice copy.
    Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, these tales of moonlight and the corner of the wood to remind him of my" office "of the castle of Limoges and tell him that I keep great friendship for visiting me in those days, I kiss her. "
    Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
    €150
  9. La traversée du lac
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    La traversée du lac

    Albin Michel|Paris 1995|15 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on vellum, only leading copies.
    Very nice copy.
    Beautiful autographed and signed Charles Le Quintrec autograph to a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, in the memory of his visits to the castle of Limoges and mine, rue Madame Lagarde, at the bedside of his dear mother who had predicted a poet's work, those pages of love to ask her if she was wrong, I kiss her. "
    Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
    €150
  10. La saison du bourreau
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    La saison du bourreau

    Albin Michel|Paris 2001|15 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on white laid Holland paper, only leading copies.
    Very nice copy.
    Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, to the poet, to the friend of the poets, to the exegete of Jules Laforgue, this ride by the countries of our fervor and my good old friendship, I kiss her. "
    Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
    €150
  11. Une enfance bretonne
    Charles LE QUINTREC

    Une enfance bretonne

    Albin Michel|Paris 2000|15 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on white laid Holland paper, only leading copies.
    Very nice copy.
    Signed autograph dedication of Charles Le Quintrec: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, who knows as much as me, his old friend who kisses him."
    €150
  12. Faits divers et châtiments
    Alphonse BOUDARD

    Faits divers et châtiments

    Le Pré aux Clercs|Paris 1992|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition for which it was not drawn large papers.
    Iconography.
    Some small bites on the slices.
    Autograph dedication signed by Alphonse Boudard to journalist Jean-Claude Lamy: "... this black guide to the various facts and punishments ..."
    €60
  13. Jeanne d'Arc
    Joseph DELTEIL (inscribed to Henri BERGSON)

    Jeanne d'Arc

    Grasset|Paris 1925|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the press service copies printed on laid.
    Back passed and insolated as usually, small spots on the boards.
    Precious autograph signed by Joseph Delteil: "To Henri Bergson, Jeanne Bergsonian with my deepest admiration."
    €450
  14. Ici
    Nathalie SARRAUTE

    Ici

    Gallimard|Paris 1995|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Nathalie Sarraute to journalist Jean-Claude Lamy.
    €120
  15. Le souffleur ou le théâtre de société
    Pierre KLOSSOWSKI

    Le souffleur ou le théâtre de société

    Jean-Jacques Pauvert|Paris 1960|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Nice copy.
    Signed autograph of Léo Malet to the journalist Jean-Claude Lamy.
    €200
  16. L'irrésistible
    André FRAIGNEAU

    L'irrésistible

    Nrf|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition for which it was not drawn from great papers, one of the review copies service.
    Precious autograph signed by André Fraigneau: "A Raymond and Janine their true friend ..."
    €200
  17. Camille Desmoulins
    Louis ANDRÉ

    Camille Desmoulins

    Charles Bayle|Paris 1890|10.50 x 16 cm|relié
    First edition on current paper.
    Nice copy.
    Binding half shagreen red corners, back with five nerves, double gilded nets on the plates of marbled paper, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, gilded head, Contemporary binding signed A. Lambert.
    Autograph dedication of Louis André to Madame Guibourg.
    €80
  18. Un mariage chic
    GYP

    Un mariage chic

    Flammarion|Paris s. d. [circa 1903]|12 x 19.50 cm|relié
    New edition, thousand mention.
    Nice copy.
    Binding half cartonnage vellum style, smooth back adorned with golden edging on the head and tail, title piece of orange shagreen, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved cover, binding of the era signed by J. Chevron, binder at Provins.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph of Gyp to Madame Prunier in violet ink.
    €40
  19. 9 + 1
    Mioara CREMENE, Tudor BANUS

    9 + 1

    L'expression latine|Paris 1980|15.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation printed in small numbers on vellum.
    Nice copy.
    Book decorated with 2 illustrations of Tudor Banus.
    Signed autograph dedication of Mioara Créméné to Nicole Vieussat.
    €50
  20. Cinquante années déjà ! déjà !
    Pierre MÉLET

    Cinquante années déjà ! déjà !

    Imprimerie Louis-Jean|Gap 1977|15 x 21 cm|agrafé
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on matte coated paper, only leading copies.
    Illustrated book of photographs.
    Rare and nice complete copy of his prayer to insert.
    Signed autograph Pierre Melet to a friend named Laurent: ".... when the shepherd becomes a poet ..."
    €80
  21. La fête de Molière, comédie en 1 acte et en vers. A-propos pour l'anniversaire de la naissance de Molière
    Alexis MARTIN

    La fête de Molière, comédie en 1 acte et en vers. A-propos pour l'anniversaire de la naissance de Molière

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1860|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Binding half red sheepskin, slightly burnished back with five nerves, dotted and double gilded boxes on the back, piece of black sheepskin, traces of friction on the joints, flat, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers.
    Some small foxing.
    Beautiful autograph dated, rhymed and signed by Alexis Martin to the painter Edmond Morin: "... To Mr. Edmmond Morin, illustrator of the bibliophile in love.The nightingale answers the blackbird / the warbler the cuckoo / You gave me a pearl / And I bring you a pebble. "
    €100
  22. Fantômes et silhouettes
    Maurice, comte FLEURY

    Fantômes et silhouettes

    Emile-Paul|Paris s. d. [1910]|14.50 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Binding in half percaline Siena earthenware, smooth back decorated with a golden floret, title piece of Havana shagreen with a scratch, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of orange paper, Contemporary binding.
    Ex-dono pen of a previous owner of the book on the page of the title, some foxing.
    Illustrated book of 5 engravings.
    Signed autograph dedication of Count Fleury to Captain Pineau.
    €80
  23. Correspondance de Claude Simon, lieutenant grenadier du régiment de Walsh (N°92) aux armées du Nord, des Ardennes et de Sambre-et-Meuse 1792-1793
    Emmanuel DELORME

    Correspondance de Claude Simon, lieutenant grenadier du régiment de Walsh (N°92) aux armées du Nord, des Ardennes et de Sambre-et-Meuse 1792-1793

    Allier frères|Grenoble 1899|14.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Binding in half percaline bradel Siena land, smooth back, title piece of Havana shagreen with two scratches, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of orange paper, Contemporary binding.
    Rare and nice copy.
    Autograph deducted and signed by Emmanuel Delorme to Captain Pineau.
    €200
  24. Dans la fosse aux lions
    Jean SUBERVILLE, Walch LE TANNOIS

    Dans la fosse aux lions

    Maurice d'Hartoy|Paris 1933|14 x 19 cm|broché
    Partly first edition on current paper.
    Ex-dono of the dedicatee at the head of a guard.
    Illustrated book of 8 wood inserts Walch Le Tannois.
    Signed autograph dedication of Jean Suberville to Louis Viossat.
    €50
  25. Incognito
    Stany ORBIER

    Incognito

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1902|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, only leading copies.
    A bit split in the foot, some small marginal tears on the boards, pleasant interior state.
    Signed autograph of Stany Orbier to Mary Hesse.
    €60
  26. Un témoin de l'Europe
    Stephen SPENDER

    Un témoin de l'Europe

    Editions de la revue Fontaine|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper of the French translation.
    Pleasant full copy of his prayer to insert.
    Signed autograph dedication from Stephen Spender: "To Denise and Roland Tuale (sic) with gratitude for their friendship."
    €350
  27. Lettre à M. Naquet
    Alexandre DUMAS FILS

    Lettre à M. Naquet

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1882|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First Edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, only leading copies after 12 China, 12 Japan and 1 vellum skin.
    Nice copy at all margins.
    Autograph signed by Alexandre Dumas son to Mademoiselle Maremon.
    €350
  28. Parler (Poèmes - 2ème série)
    Pierre Jean JOUVE

    Parler (Poèmes - 2ème série)

    Georges Crès & Cie|Paris 1913|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed on laid one of the first works of the author he later renounced.
    Nice and rare copy.
    Signed autograph of Pierre Jean Jouve to René Georgin.
    €300
  29. Semaine sainte
    Valery LARBAUD (trans.) Gabriel MIRÓ

    Semaine sainte[Holy Week]

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1925|11.50 x 16 cm|relié
    First edition of the French translation by Valery Larbaud and Noémi Larthe.
    Binding in black half box, smooth back, golden date in tail, wooden paper plates, guards and contreplats paper wood way, covers and back preserved, gilded head, binding signed by Daniel-Henri Mercher.
    Nice copy pleasantly established.
    Signed autograph signed Valéry Larbaud Jules Romains enriched by the signature of Noémi Larthe.
    €580
  30. Paris de France
    Valery LARBAUD

    Paris de France

    A.A.M. Stols • Claude Aveline|Maestricht [Maastricht] • & Paris 1926|12.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on laid Holland paper, single draw after 15 Japan and 35 Holland paper.
    Binding in full percaline sand, smooth back, title piece of morocco olive, paper plates decorated with a large color map of Paris, covers and back preserved, gilded head, binding signed by Gauché.
    Nice copy pleasantly established.
    Autograph signed by Valery Larbaud: "To Madame de Harting thankful tribute and friendly Scévien Valery Larbaud".
    €580
  31. La pluie et le beau temps
    Gustave KAHN

    La pluie et le beau temps

    Léon Vanier|Paris 1896|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper after 25 numbered copies on Holland paper. A blank invitation card mounted on a stub for a dinner offered on the occasion of the book's publication, to be sent to Mercure de France or Revue Blanche. From MM. Paul Adam, Paul Fort, Stéphane Mallarmé, etc.
    Autograph inscription signed by Gustave Kahn to his friend, Belgian painter and artist Georges Lemmen: "A mon vieil ami George Lemmen le bon imagier. Gustave Kahn." ["To my old friend George Lemmen the good imagemaker. Gustave Kahn."]
    (The following year (1897), the two friends would collaborate with Brussels publisher Deman on a small editorial gem: Limbes de...
    €400
  32. Les jours et les nuits
    Alfred JARRY

    Les jours et les nuits

    Mercure de France|Paris 1897|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition in part.
    Bradel binding, covers preserved, modern pastiche binding.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Alfred Jarry to René Emery, fonder of the periodical "Fin de siècle" and author of "Amour à toutes les sauces".
    €6,000
  33. Julius Baltazar
    Julius BALTAZAR, COLLECTIF

    Julius Baltazar

    Les 400 coups|Québec [Quebec] 2000|22.50 x 28 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Texts by Fernando Arrabal, Michel Butor, Michel Deon, Luis Mizon, Eugene Guillevic, Kenneth White ...
    Illustrated book of reproductions of works of Julius Baltazar.
    Our copy is exceptionally enriched with an autograph dedication dated and signed by Julius Baltazar to Professor Jean-Philippe Méry accompanied by an original drawing.
    €350
  34. Jef Van Tuerenhout, oeuvres récentes
    Jef VAN TUERENHOUT, Stéphane REY

    Jef Van Tuerenhout, oeuvres récentes

    Galerie Sauveur Bismuth|Paris 1991|30 x 38 cm|broché
    First edition of this exhibition catlogue.
    Illustrated book of reproductions of works by Jef Van Tuerenhout.
    Our copy is exceptionally enriched with an autograph dedication signed by Jef Van Tuerenhout accompanied by an original drawing.
    €150
  35. Le navigateur
    Jacques STERNBERG

    Le navigateur

    Albin Michel|Paris 1977|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition for which it was not drawn large papers.
    Loving and beautiful autograph signed by Jacques Sternberg to a woman named Yvonne: "For Yvonne whose sweet eyes have been so often my city rest of the dark sea looks Love love."
    €60
  36. Entre la vie et la mort
    Nathalie SARRAUTE

    Entre la vie et la mort

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies service.
    Autograph dedication signed by Nathalie Sarraute to Adrien Jans.
    €120
  37. Drapeau nègre
    Gui ROSEY, Yves TANGUY

    Drapeau nègre

    Editions Surréalistes|Paris 1933|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 485 numbered copies on white "bouffant" paper, only draw after15 papers Voiron.
    A slight hitch in the foot of the back and a tiny spot without gravity in the foot of the first board.
    Illustrated book of a drawing of Yves Tanguy in frontispiece.
    Autograph signed by Gui Rosey to Benjamin Crémieux.
    €180
  38. Messaline
    Alfred JARRY

    Messaline

    Editions de La revue blanche|Paris 1901|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Bradel binding in half morocco, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, modern binding.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Alfred Jarry to Charles-Henry Hirsch : "... un admirateur de "la Possession"..."
    €6,800
  39. La Chine. Numéro spécial - Le voile d'Isis N°152-153
    Henry MILLER

    La Chine. Numéro spécial - Le voile d'Isis N°152-153

    Le voile d'Isis|Paris 1932|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of this issue entirely devoted to China.
    Back gauchi.
    Contributions of René Guénon, André Préau, Patrice Genty ...
    Our copy belonged to Henry Miller who then offered it to Raymond Queneau with this signed autograph that he sent to him at the head of the first cover: "To Raymond Queneau from Henry Miller 3/39".
    €750
  40. Sous l'uniforme
    Edmond THÉRY

    Sous l'uniforme

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1879|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Binding in half red percaline, smooth back decorated with a golden floral pattern, double gilded nets in tail, title piece of blue shagreen, boards of marbled paper, guards and contreplats of orange paper.
    Some small foxing.
    Autograph signed by Edmond Théry: "To my friend Pinot ...", the feather having caused a small hole in the "p" of the surname of the dedicatee.
    €100
  41. Au capucin gourmand
    Henri BÉRAUD

    Au capucin gourmand

    Albin Michel|Paris 1922|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First Edition printed on Alfa paper.
    Small traces of minor folds in the margins of the boards.
    Autograph signed by Henri Béraud to Gaston Chérau.
    Our copy is enriched by an autograph letter signed half-page Henri Béraud to Gaston Chérau, dated September 22, 1925, in which he thanked for his benevolent criticism and at the end of which he deplores the inexorable popularity of Communism which he fought in "I saw Moscow" published recently, envelope attached.
    €120
  42. Icare et autres poèmes
    Robert SABATIER

    Icare et autres poèmes

    Albin Michel|Paris 1976|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on vellum of the Marais, only leading copies.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph dedication signed by Robert Sabatier to Georges Dupont.
    €80
  43. Les châteaux de millions d'années
    Robert SABATIER

    Les châteaux de millions d'années

    Albin Michel|Paris 1969|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved for the press service.
    Pleasant full copy of his prayer to insert.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Robert Sabatier to Marcel Arland.
    €40
  44. Les poisons délectables
    Robert SABATIER

    Les poisons délectables

    Albin Michel|Paris 1965|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved for the press service.
    Pleasant full copy of his prayer to insert.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Robert Sabatier to Philippe Soupault.
    €60
  45. Dédicace d'un navire
    Robert SABATIER

    Dédicace d'un navire

    Albin Michel|Paris 1959|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved for the press service.
    Back slightly insolated, complete copy of his prayer to insert.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Robert Sabatier to Philippe Soupault.
    €60
  46. Langue morte
    Alain BOSQUET, André MASSON

    Langue morte

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1951|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies, only draw after 10 Holland paper.
    Illustrated book of drawings by André Masson.
    Insolated back, nice interior state.
    Autograph signed by Alain Bosquet: "To the poet Dobzynski."
    €40
  47. Les cavaliers
    Louis ARAGON (pref.) Iouri IANOVSKI

    Les cavaliers

    Gallimard|Paris 1957|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    New edition of the French translation for which it was not drawn from great papers, mention of third edition.
    Back and flat slightly and marginally discolored and insolated without gravity.
    Presentation of Louis Aragon.
    Signed autograph of Louis Aragon to Julian Garavito.
    €200
  48. Max Jacob dans ses livres
    (Max JACOB) Claudine BOULOUQUE

    Max Jacob dans ses livres

    Les amis de la reliure originale|Paris 1994|17.50 x 25 cm|en feuilles sous chemise toilée noire
    First edition, one of 26 copies in sheets and hors commerce hand-lettered on white conqueror, only leading copies after 4 Chapel.
    Pleasant copy of his complete black cloth shirt.
    Autographs signed by Claude Bourdois and Claudine Boulouque.
    €50
  49. Discours de la fatigue
    Jean FRÉMON, Camille BRYEN

    Discours de la fatigue

    Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1972|16.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 copies on ivory laid, ours unjustified.
    Illustrated book of drawings by Camille Bryen.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Jean Frémon to Aline and Jean-François Prat.
    €50
  50. Ecritures de terre
    Thérèse VIAN-MANTOVANI, Jacques LACARRIÈRE

    Ecritures de terre

    S. n.|s. l. 1997|22 x 21.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition printed in a numbered edition of 180 copies on Larroque et Pombié paper.
    Rare and handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
    Work illustrated with 10 original photographs by Thérèse Vian-Mantovani.
    Manuscript signatures on the justification page by Jacques Lacarrière and Thérèse Vian-Mantovani.
    €150
  51. Le crépuscule des loups
    Jean DUTOURD

    Le crépuscule des loups

    Flammarion|Paris 1971|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies service.
    Marginal and slightly shaded boards without gravity.
    Autograph dedication signed by Jean Dutourd to Jean-François Revel.
    €100
  52. Sursis
    Bernadette LIGER-BELAIR

    Sursis

    Les Editions du Scorpion|Paris 1964|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only leading copies.
    Dirty boards, nice interior state.
    Touching signed autograph of Bernadette Liger-Belair: "To you darling, this sketch of a young author for which your indulgence always had equal your affection".
    €80
  53. Souvenirs du général marquis Amand d'Hautpoul. Quatre mois à la cour de Prague. L'éducation du duc de Bordeaux (1833-1834)
    Emile Félix COMTE DE FLEURY

    Souvenirs du général marquis Amand d'Hautpoul. Quatre mois à la cour de Prague. L'éducation du duc de Bordeaux (1833-1834)

    Plon, Nourrit & Cie|Paris 1902|14.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Binding in half percaline Siena bradel, smooth back decorated with a golden floret, double gilded nets in tail, title piece of shagreen bronze, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of orange paper, Contemporary binding .
    Introduction and notes of Count Fleury.
    Signed autograph dedication of Count Fleury to Captain Pineau.

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    €50
  54. Fautrier "matière et mémoire"
    Giulio Carlo ARGAN, Jean FAUTRIER

    Fautrier "matière et mémoire"

    Edizioni Apollinaire|Milano [Milan] 1960|24 x 34 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    Quadrilingual first edition, one of 1000 numbered copies.
    Publisher's binding in full blue cloth, mute smooth back.
    Illustrated book of reproductions of works of Jean Fautrier.
    A small stain at the bottom of the last two pages of the table of contents, complete copy of his illustrated jacket that has a small tear in the back and a slight lack in mind.
    Nice copy.
    Precious autograph dated and signed by Jean Fautrier to his friend André Malraux.
    €1,200
  55. Vocalises
    André SALMON

    Vocalises

    Pierre Seghers|Paris 1957|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies service.
    First cover plate illustrated with a portrait of André Salmon by Amedeo Modigliani.
    Back and flat slightly and marginally insolated without gravity, if not nice copy.
    Autograph signed by André Salmon to Monsieur de Sacy.
    €60
  56. Créances 1905-1910
    André SALMON

    Créances 1905-1910

    Nrf|Paris 1926|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Collective first edition, one of the review copies service.
    Back and boards marginally insolated.
    Autograph signed by André Salmon Maurice Fombeure.
    €60
  57. Agostino
    Alberto MORAVIA (inscribed to Claude BONNEFOY)

    Agostino

    Flammarion|Paris 1962|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation prepared by Marie Canavaggia, one of the review copies.
    Spine slightly sunned and creased.
    Inscribed and signed by Alberto Moravia to Claude Bonnefoy.
    €300
  58. L'homme tombé du paradis
    Paul FORT, Ginette D'YD

    L'homme tombé du paradis

    Armand Jules Klein|Paris 1928|18.50 x 28 cm|relié
    First Edition, one of 185 copies numbered and justified by Paul Fort on laid Arches paper and reserved for his friends.
    Binding half morbid taupe morocco corners, smooth back adorned with double golden nets, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers, gilded head, ex-libris Georges Rouma pasted on a contreplat.
    Illustrated book of a frontispiece in colors, vignettes and banners of Ginette D'Yd.
    Nice copy.
    The book is also illustrated with a beautiful portrait of Paul Fort by Gino Severini at the foot of which Paul Fort has cracked a dated and signed autograph to Georges Rouma.
    Autograph...
    €150
  59. La goutte d'or
    Michel TOURNIER

    La goutte d'or

    Gallimard|Paris 1985|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Pleasant copy of his trailer.
    Autograph signed by Michel Tournier to a friend named Pierre.
    €150
  60. Les travaux et les jeux
    Vincent MUSELLI

    Les travaux et les jeux

    Jean Bergue|Paris 1914|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the first book published by Vincent Muselli.
    Small gaps filled on the back that also include light restorations, a clear wetness at the head of the first board.
    Autograph dedication signed by Vincent Muselli to Mrs. Lichnérowicz.
    Our copy is exceptionally of a three-page manuscript poem, entitled "Three lieds", signed by Vincent Muselli.
    €200
  61. Le petit Jésus
    Joseph DELTEIL, Mariette LYDIS

    Le petit Jésus

    Editions du delta|Paris 1928|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on laid Arches paper, single draw after 10 Japan.
    Illustrated book of 5 original etchings by Mariette Lydis.
    Some small foxing margins slightly insolated boards and some leaflets.
    Bookplate pasted next to the fake title page where the autograph is sent.
    Beautiful autograph signed by Joseph Delteil: "To Mr. Paul Lallemand, I offer my first book to my oldest friend Delteil editor".
    €700
  62. Saint André
    André SALMON

    Saint André

    Nrf|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies service.
    Nice copy despite the back slightly insolated.
    Autograph signed by André Salmon to Hugues Fouras.
    €60
  63. Prikaz
    André SALMON

    Prikaz

    Nouvelles éditions Debresse|Paris 1956|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    New edition.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph signed by André Salmon to Hugues Fouras.
    €60
  64. Sous la lampe
    Léon-Paul FARGUE

    Sous la lampe

    Nrf|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Collective first edition, one of 350 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, ours one of the 20 hors commerce literate.
    Back and flat marginally insolated, nice interior state.
    Autograph signed by Léon-Paul Fargue to Yvonne Vaudez.
    €120
  65. Le jeu
    Philippe JACCOTTET (trans.) Carlo COCCIOLI

    Le jeu

    Plon|Paris 1952|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation by Philippe Jaccottet, one of 85 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only leading copies.
    Nice copy despite a stain at the bottom of the first board.
    Autograph signed by Carlo Cocciolo, in French, Maurice Bourdel: "... this little puppet theater ..." '
    €80
  66. Le cordon ombilical
    Jean COCTEAU

    Le cordon ombilical

    Plon|Paris 1962|14.50 x 20 cm|broché

    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Small spots, not serious, to head of the covers and the endpaper.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Jean Cocteau to his friend Francis Poulenc : "A Francis Poulenc qui est musique son Jean."

    €1,200
  67. Lumières précédé de Point de chute
    Gérard TITUS-CARMEL

    Lumières précédé de Point de chute

    L'Echoppe|Caen 1988|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 800 copies on "bouffant" paper.
    Pleasant copy despite the back slightly discolored and cleared without gravity.
    Signed autograph dated Gérard Titus-Carmel to his friends Janine and Jean-Jacques Prévost: "... returning from the cinema, friendly ..."
    €20
  69. Vie de saint Delteil
    André de RICHAUD, Mariette LYDIS

    Vie de saint Delteil

    La Nouvelle société d'édition|Paris 1928|16.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 985 numbered copies on vellum, ours unjustified.
    Illustrated book, frontispiece, a portrait of Joseph Delteil by Mariette Lydis.
    Two small traces of sunstroke in the head and foot of the back, otherwise nice copy.
    Signed autograph dedication of André de Richaud to Henry Babou calligaphie in the manner of Joseph Delteil.
    €100
  70. Oeuvres. Poésies 1881-1894
    Auguste DORCHAIN

    Oeuvres. Poésies 1881-1894

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1895|9.50 x 16 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Binding half green sheepskin fir, discolored back with five nerves set with golden dots adorned with double gilded boxes decorated with golden decorative motifs, framing of a double golden net on marble paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, gilded head, Contemporary binding.
    Illustrated book, frontispiece, a portrait of Auguste Dorchain.
    Name written in the pen at the top of the page of the title of the book as ex-libris.
    Our copy is enriched by a two-page autograph letter signed Auguste Dorchain, dated 1924, and apologizing for the delay in publishing a poem that his correspondent had sent to a magazine where Auguste Dorchain...
    €80
  71. Morale élémentaire
    Raymond QUENEAU

    Morale élémentaire

    Gallimard|Paris 1975|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies service.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph dedication signed by Raymond Queneau to Jean-Marc Lambert.
    €200
  72. André Breton
    Gui ROSEY, MAN RAY

    André Breton

    Editions Surréalistes|Paris 1937|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 135 numbered copies on Persian pearl paper, single draw after 15 green Louis roy.
    Illustrated book, frontispiece, a portrait of André Breton by Man Ray.
    Back and flat slightly and marginally discolored as generally, a tiny tear in the back of the head at the level of the cap, a tiny spot below the autograph.
    Autograph signed by Gui Rosey to Benjamin Crémieux.
    €350
  73. La crétinisation par la culture
    Alain PAUCARD

    La crétinisation par la culture

    L'âge d'homme|Lausanne 1998|11.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph signed by Alain Paucard: "To Claude who resists cretinization by culture."
    €30
  74. Un magicien, soliloques
    Zéno BIANU

    Un magicien, soliloques

    Actes Sud|Arles 2003|15 x 20.50 cm|broché
    first edition for which he was not drawn from large paper.
    Nice copy.
    Signed autograph Zéno Bianu to Charles (Dobzynski): "... a little white magic to re-enchant the time ..."
    €20
  75. Une main une pierre
    Michel GRANET

    Une main une pierre

    René Debresse|Paris 1949|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies, only leading copies.
    Pleasant full copy of his prayer to insert.
    Signed autograph of Michel Granet to Charles Dobzynski: "... these first songs of love.A hand for the caress and freedom.A stone for the fight."
    €50
  76. L'atelier des mondes
    Zéno BIANU

    L'atelier des mondes

    Arfuyen|Paris 1999|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    first edition for which he was not drawn from large paper.
    Nice copy.
    Signed autograph of Zeno Bianu to (Charles) Dobzynski.
    €20
  77. Visite chez le prince
    Jean GIRAUDOUX, Jean Gabriel DARAGNÈS

    Visite chez le prince

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1924|12.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Holland paper, leading print after 20 Japan.
    Back and flat very slightly and marginally discolored as generally.
    Illustrated book of a frontispiece engraved by Jean-Gabriel Daragnès.
    Signed autograph of Jean Giraudoux to Gaston Rageot.
    €200
  78. Intermezzo
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Intermezzo

    Grasset|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies service.
    Back very slightly insolated without gravity.
    Signed autograph of Jean Giraudoux to Gaston Rageot.
    €100
  79. L'harmonika-zug
    Dominique de ROUX

    L'harmonika-zug

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1963|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Autograph signed by Dominique de Roux to Pierre Loiselet.
    €80
  80. Onze chansons puériles numérotées par Pierre Alechinsky sur une table de multiplication d'écolier
    Jean CLAIR, Pierre ALECHINSKY

    Onze chansons puériles numérotées par Pierre Alechinsky sur une table de multiplication d'écolier

    L'Echoppe|Caen 1990|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vellum, head print.
    Nice copy in spite of tiny spots without gravity on the first board.
    Handwritten signatures of Jean Clair and Pierre Alechinsky at the colophon.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Jean Clair to the sculptor Raymond (Mason): "... these childish rhymes of a suburb not too gay either ..."
    €200
  81. L'année des trois 000
    Roberto Antonio Sébastian MATTA

    L'année des trois 000

    Sistan Edition Limited|Lugano 2000|27 x 34 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's binding, covers illustrated.
    Illustrated with with reporductions of Sebastian Matta's works.
    A nice copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Sebastian Matta with an original drawing.
    €1,500
  82. Partita
    Myriam VIALLEFONT-HAAS

    Partita

    Editions La Découverte|Paris 2015|25 x 34.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Binding of the publisher in full cartonnagevert, smooth back, illustrated boards.
    Illustrated book of reproductions of works of Sebastian Matta.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Sebastian Matta enriched with an original tricolor drawing.
    €80
  83. Rendre à César suivi de Rendre à Dieu
    Pierre BETTENCOURT

    Rendre à César suivi de Rendre à Dieu

    Area|s. l. 1988|19.50 x 25 cm|en feuilles sous coffret et reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition printed in 120 copies numbered copies on Rives, this copy one of 60 signed and justified by Pierre Bettencourt to colophon with, as frontispiece, an originale engraving and 2 reproductions in color, the tirage de tête.
    Publisher's binding .
    A nice and rare copy.
    €1,500
  84. Le docteur Quesnay - Chirurgien, médecin de madame de Pompadour et de Louis XV, physiocrate
    Gustave SCHELLE

    Le docteur Quesnay - Chirurgien, médecin de madame de Pompadour et de Louis XV, physiocrate

    Félix Alcan|Paris 1907|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Braid binding in half green percaline, smooth back decorated with a golden floral pattern, golden frieze in tail, piece of red sheepskin, marbled paper plates, preserved covers, Contemporary binding.
    Pleasant illustrated copy of a portrait of Dr. Quesnay frontispiece.
    Autograph signed by Gustave Schelle to Georges Lévy.
    €100
  85. Les dieux s'en vont d'Annunzio reste
    Filippo Tommaso MARINETTI

    Les dieux s'en vont d'Annunzio reste

    Sansot|Paris 1906|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition of the French translation for which there is no mention of leading copies.
    Signed autograph of Filippo-Tommaso Marinetti in French: "To my dear colleague Bauzun ..." for which he specifies his address in Milan.
    €900
  86. L'extrême adversaire
    Guy LÉVIS MANO

    L'extrême adversaire

    GLM|Paris 1954|13 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 430 numbered copies on vellum, only leading copies after 20 blue vellum.
    Very slightly discolored back as generally.
    Signed autograph of Guy Lévis Mano to Henri Cazals.
    €40
  87. Mythologies
    Yvonne FERRAND-WEYHER, Pierre PASCAL

    Mythologies

    Editions du trident|Paris 1934|29 x 39.50 cm|en feuilles
    First Edition printed with 150 numbered copies on vellum Ronsard.
    boards slightly and marginally insolated and stitched, nice interior state.
    Signed autograph signed Yvonne Ferrand-Weyher Jean Lebrau: "... the beautiful poet and the benevolent criticism ..."
    We enclose a fragment of envelope on which Yvonne Ferrand-Weyher has indicated his address in Paris.
    €40
  88. Odes liturgique à Paris, citadelle des justes, arche de paix, capitale du roy aimé
    Pierre PASCAL, Maxime REAL DEL SARTE

    Odes liturgique à Paris, citadelle des justes, arche de paix, capitale du roy aimé

    Editions du trident|Paris 1937|19.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 47 numbered copies on laid "pur-fil" paper, ours one of 12 with the names of the 12 months of the year, this copy "October" specially numbered and justified by Pierre Pascal for the doctor of Reilhan Carnas.
    Back slightly insolated, partially guarded and slightly shaded.
    Illustrated book with a frontispiece by Maxime Real del Sarte engraved by Pierre Pascal.
    Signed autograph of Pierre Pascal to the doctor of Reilhan de Carnas: "... this Greek liturgy under the sign of the Principle and the most courageous man in France."
    €60
  89. Ode liturgique à Paris, citadelle des justes, arche de paix, capitale du roy aimé
    Pierre PASCAL, Maxime REAL DEL SARTE

    Ode liturgique à Paris, citadelle des justes, arche de paix, capitale du roy aimé

    Editions du trident|Paris 1937|19.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on laid "pur-fil" paper, ours specially numbered and justified by Pierre Pascal for Pierre de Massot.
    Some small foxing mainly affecting the slices of some leaves, nice copy.
    Illustrated book with a frontispiece by Maxime Real del Sarte engraved by Pierre Pascal.
    Signed autograph of Pierre Pascal to Pierre de Massot: "... in honor of his beautiful consulate pöetique, in whose honor he speaks so perfectly, this liturgy of the future."
    €50
  90. Le cheval magique
    Roger DÉVIGNE

    Le cheval magique

    Paris 1924|20 x 26.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on vellum Madagascar, leading print after 5 Japan.
    Three snags with gaps on the back and the margin of the first board, scattered foxinges.
    Autograph signed by Roger Dévigne to Dr. Mawas.
    Our copy is enriched by a signed autograph letter from Roger Dévigne to Dr. Mawas referring to this book and a new consultation in his office.
    €70
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