Inscribed Books

Emile ZOLA
Original Signed Photographic Portrait Inscribed to Otto Eisenschitz
Eugène Pirou|Paris s.d. (ca 1890)|10.70 x 15.50 cm|une feuille
Original inscribed photograph portrait of Emile Zola. Original albumen paper print on cardboard bearing the stamps of the Eugène Pirou studio, rue Royale, Paris.

Signed and inscribed by Emile Zola to Otto Eisenschitz: "à M. Otto Eisenschitz / cordialement / Emile Zola".

€4,000
Émile ZOLA
Germinal
Charpentier|Paris 1885|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
Charpentier, Paris 1885, 11,5x18,5cm, bound.

First edition. One of 150 numbered copies on hollande, the only deluxe issue after 10 on papier japon.
Half red morocco binding, gilt date on spine, marbled paper covers and endpapers. Original wrappers including the spine preserved. Set in an early 20th century binding signed by Alfred Farez.

Our copy includes a two-page autograph letter dated and signed by Émile Zola to Octave Mirbeau. The author thanks him for the benevolent article he recently wrote about Germinal, while defending himself from being considered as the leader of Naturalism: “But why do you say that I...
€17,000
Jean d' ORMESSON
Portrait photographique dédicacé par Jean d'Ormesson
S. n.|s. d. [ca 2015]|13 x 9 cm|une feuille
Photographic portrait distributed by publisher Robert Laffont showing Jean d'Ormesson slightly in profile.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean d'Ormesson to Olivier Heto luo presenting his New Year wishes.

€120
(to Henry de MONTHERLANT) Ibn AL FARID
L'éloge du vin (Al Khamriya)
Les éditions Véga|Paris 1931|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
First French edition translated by Abdelmalek Faraj.
Spine and boards marginally discolored and sunned, handsome interior condition.
Very fine autograph inscription signed by Pierre Dermenghem, on two pages, to Henry de Montherlant enriched with an autograph inscription signed by Abdelmalek Faraj.
Manuscript annotations by Henry de Montherlant, in blue ink, on the back board.

€450
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
Carnets de l'écrivain
Gallimard|Paris 1957|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 350 Service de Presse (advance) copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Marcel Jouhandeau to his friend Joseph Breitbach.
€100
Eugène DABIT
Villa oasis ou les faux bourgeois
Nrf|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
Spine slightly sunned.
Handsome autograph inscription dated and signed by Eugène Dabit to Pierre Lièvre: "... J'ai reçu ces jours-ci "l'Education des filles", et votre dédicace me touche. Je viendrai un soir : choisissez-le. Je vous envoie ce livre qui est, en quelque sorte, mon premier roman. Je souhaite qu'il m'aide à garder votre confiance. Je fais miennes beaucoup de vos idées (dans votre préface à l'extravagante) Est-il possible de le sentir ici. Fidèlement. Eugène Dabit." ("... I received 'l'Education des filles' these past few days, and your dedication touches me. I will come one evening: you choose when...
€120
Jean DUTOURD
Les matinées de Chaillot
Société de production littéraire|Paris 1978|13 x 21 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy complete with its photographic dust jacket.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Joseph Breitbach: "... ces petites plaisanteries qui étaient toutes écrites ce qui est une manière agréable de faire un livre... Avec les pensées fidèles et affectueuses de Jean Dutourd." ("...these little pleasantries that were all written which is a pleasant way to make a book... With the faithful and affectionate thoughts of Jean Dutourd.")
€100
Julien GREEN
L'ennemi
Grasset|Paris 1972|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on alfa mousse paper, ours one of 50 hors commerce.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Julien Green to his friend Joseph Breitbach.
€150
Julien GREEN
Ce qui reste de jour 1966-1972
Grasset|Paris 1972|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, one of 130 numbered copies on alfa mousse paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Julien Green to his friend Joseph Breitbach.
€150
Julien GREEN
Mille chemins ouverts
Grasset|Paris 1964|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Julien Green to his friend Joseph Breitbach.
€100
Julien GREEN
Terre lointaine
Grasset|Paris 1966|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Julien Green to his friend Joseph Breitbach.
€100
Roger GRENIER
Le palais d'hiver
Gallimard|Paris 1965|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 105 numbered copies on pure cotton paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Roger Grenier to Joseph Breitbach.
We include a New Year's card from Gallimard for 1996 on which Roger Grenier presents his wishes to Joseph Breitbach.
€120
Hubert REEVES
Dernières nouvelles du cosmos - Vers la première seconde
Bayard|Paris 1994|12.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Fine copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Hubert Reeves to a woman named Anne-Florence Robert Chevalier.
€150
Charles VILDRAC
Le paquebot Tenacity
Nrf|Paris 1920|13 x 19.50 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in full decorative patterned paper, smooth spine lightly browned, brown shagreen title-label with some scratches, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Endpapers partially shadowed, handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription from Charles Vildrac to Jean Schlumberger, one of the 6 founders of the Nrf.
Below the autograph inscription, a manuscript note by Jean Schlumberger, as a gift, to his friend Joseph Breitbach: "Légitimement en possession de J.B." (Legitimately in J.B.'s possession)
Provenance: from the libraries of Jean Schlumberger then Joseph Breitbach.
In 1929...
€150
Arthur de GOBINEAU
L'abbaye de Tiphaines
Nrf|Paris 1922|16.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First Nrf edition, one of 112 numbered copies on pur fil paper reimposed in Tellière quarto format, ours one of 8 hors commerce lettered copies, deluxe issue.
Our hors commerce copy bearing the letter "b" was traditionally reserved for Jean Schlumberger, one of the 6 founders of the Nrf.
At the head of the half-title page, manuscript note by Jean Schlumberger, as a gift, to his friend Joseph Breitbach and quoting a thought by Michel de Montaigne : "Vingt septembre 1961, en la vraie amitié de laquelle je suis expert... (Montaigne III9) J.Schlumberger."
Provenance: from the libraries of Jean Schlumberger then Joseph Breitbach.
In 1929, the German...
€150
Arthur ADAMOV
Théâtre III
Gallimard|Paris 1966|12 x 19 cm|broché
First collected edition, one of the Service de Presse copies.
Handsome copy complete with its publisher's slip.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Arthur Adamov to Joseph Breitbach: "... du fond des années ce Paolo-Paoli (pour lequel il fit tant) suivi de ses cadets. Très amicalement. arthur adamov." (...from the depths of years this Paolo-Paoli (for which he did so much) followed by his juniors. Very cordially. arthur adamov.)
€100
Arthur ADAMOV
Théâtre II
Gallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
First collected edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Arthur Adamov to Joseph Breitbach: "... qui m'a fait tant plaisir en aimant le ping-pong et aussi... avec toute l'amitié de arthur adamov." (... who gave me such pleasure in loving ping-pong and also... with all the friendship of arthur adamov.)
€100
Valentin LE CAMPION, Charles DE GAULLE
Le fil de l'épée
Berger-Levrault|Nancy 1946|14.50 x 23 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
Illustrated edition with original vignettes and head-pieces by Valentin Le Campion, one of 20 lettered hors commerce copies on auvergne, most limited issue.
Some spoting, fragile joints of slipcase and chemise.
Ex-libris pasted on the verso of the slipcase, manuscript ex-dono inscription in blue ball-point pen.
Signed and inscribed by Charles De Gaulle to Georges Wurm.

€2,500
William STYRON
Le Choix de Sophie[Sophie's Choice]
Gallimard|Paris 1957|15 x 24 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.

Foxing to spine and margins of boards, retaining the dust jacket which has small marginal tears.

Rare dated autograph inscription signed by William Styron to journalist Paule Villers.
€1,000
Jean-Louis CURTIS
La quarantaine
Julliard|Paris 1966|14 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Jean-Louis Curtis to Joseph Breitbach "A mon cher Joseph, pour qui (et il le prouve à chaque instant) l'âge n'a pas de sens , avec mon amical souvenir, Jean-Louis Curtis. (Je t'avais adressé naturellement, un exemplaire de l'édition courante à ton adresse de Paris. L'as-tu reçu ?" (To my dear Joseph, for whom (and he proves it at every moment) age has no meaning, with my friendly regards, Jean-Louis Curtis. (I had naturally sent you a copy of the ordinary edition to your Paris address. Did you receive it?)"
€150
Piotr RAWICZ
Bloc-notes d'un contre-révolutionnaire ou La gueule de bois
Gallimard|Paris 1969|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, one of the service de presse copies.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
Rare and fine autograph inscription signed by Piotr Rawicz to Joseph Breitbach: "... j'aimerais beaucoup, Joseph, que vous puissiez considérer ce livre comme un livre complice. J'aurais voulu vous montrer le manuscrit, mais il était impossible de vous joindre. Appelez-moi Joseph : 531-37-53. Avec mon amitié et ma reconnaissance. Piotr." (...I would very much like, Joseph, for you to consider this book as an accomplice book. I would have liked to show you the manuscript, but it was impossible to reach you. Call me Joseph: 531-37-53. With...
€150
Madeleine CHAPSAL
Vérités sur les jeunes filles
Grasset|Paris 1960|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 34 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Madeleine Chapsal to Joseph Breitbach: "... qui a toutes les curiosités (même celle de lire ce livre) et plus rare encore, le coeur de tout comprendre. Son amie Madeleine Chapsal le 23 mars 1965." (...who has all curiosities (even that of reading this book) and rarer still, the heart to understand everything. His friend Madeleine Chapsal March 23, 1965.)

€150
Philippe JULLIAN, Bernard MINORET
Les Morot-Chandonneur ou une grande famille décrite de Stendhal à Marcel Aymé, peinte d'Ingres à Picasso
Plon|Paris 1955|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Illustrations in and hors-texte by Marcel Jullian after Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Jean Cocteau, Raoul Dufy, Honoré Daumier, Auguste Renoir; preface by Pierre Gaxotte.
Handsome copy of this amusing series of literary pastiches by Colette, Stendhal, George Sand, André Gide, Jean Cocteau, André Breton retracing the very rich hours of the Morot-Chandonneur family.
Autograph inscription signed by Philippe Jullian, who also signed for Bernard Minoret, to Joseph Breitbach enriched with an original drawing in blue ink depicting the two authors offering a bouquet of flowers to the dedicatee in...
€300
Arthur ADAMOV
Paolo Paoli
Gallimard|Paris 1957|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Arthur Adamov to Joseph Breitbach: "... ce personnage litigieux avec lequel je suis si heureux qu'il se soit un peu réconcilié, avec l'amitié (et la gratitude) de arthur adamov."
€100
René ETIEMBLE
L'hygiène des lettres III : Savoir et goût
Gallimard|Paris 1958|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié sous étui
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours being one of the 5 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies after 15 on Holland paper.
Full red sheep binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with black fillets, gilt date at foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, original wrappers and spine preserved, slipcase with red sheep borders, red paper boards.
Fine full-page autograph inscription signed by René Etiemble to Joseph Breitbach.
€150
Julien GREEN
Le mauvais lieu
Plon|Paris 1977|13.50 x 22 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Holland paper, ours one of the 10 hors commerce copies.
A handsome full-margined copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Julien Green to a close friend whom he affectionately nicknamed Beppo.
€400
[Henry de MONTHERLANT]
Montherlant
Seuil|Paris 1976|12 x 17.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Iconography.
Moving and precious autograph inscription signed by Pierre Sipriot to Henri de Montherlanr's adopted son: "Pour Jean Claude Barat à qui ce livre doit tant. Dans le souvenir d'un homme admirable. Pierre Sipriot." (For Jean Claude Barat to whom this book owes so much. In memory of an admirable man. Pierre Sipriot.)
€150
Jean DUTOURD
Le fond et la forme I & II
Gallimard|Paris 1958-1960|15 x 20.50 cm|3 volumes brochés
First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pur fil for each volume.
Handsome set to which we add the third volume on ordinary paper and without inscription.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Joseph Breitbach on each volume: "... ces petites idées plus ou moins philosophiques." (... these little more or less philosophical ideas.) on the first volume; "... en attendant le tome III avec l'amitié de Jean Dutourd..." (... awaiting volume III with the friendship of Jean Dutourd...) on the second volume.
Manuscript notes by the dedicatee, in pencil, on the last pages of the first two volumes.
€300
Jean PAULHAN
Les Hain-Tenys
Nrf|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
First Gallimard edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Two small lacks and two small tears at head and foot of spine.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Paulhan to Joseph Breitbach.

€150
Gabriel MATZNEFF
Comme le feu mêlé d'aromates
La Table Ronde|Paris 1969|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy despite a small tear at foot of spine.
Precious and fine autograph inscription signed by Gabriel Matzneff: "Pour Henry de Montherlant, ce feu qui brûle sur les grèves du mare nostrum, en fidèle hommage. Gabriel Matzneff" (For Henry de Montherlant, this fire that burns on the shores of mare nostrum, in faithful homage. Gabriel Matzneff)
An admirer of Henri de Montherlant who committed suicide on September 21, 1972, Gabriel Matzneff scattered, in Rome, with his friend Jean-Claude Barat, the writer's ashes among the stones of the temple of Fortuna Virilis and into the Tiber.
Some reading marks and annotations in blue...
€800
Henry de MONTHERLANT
Le génie et les fumisteries du divin
Nouvelle société d'Édition|Paris s. d. [1929]|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Holland paper, ours being one of the few hors commerce copies.
A handsome copy.
Work illustrated with a color frontispiece by Hermann Paul as well as a vignette on the cover, headpieces and wood-engraved initials after Abel Brunyer.
Manuscript signature of Henri de Montherlant between the half-title page and the frontispiece.
€400
André GIDE
Oedipe - Les nouvelles nourritures
Nrf|Paris 1931-1935|11.50 x 16.50 cm|2 volumes reliés en 1
First Nrf edition of "Oedipe" and first edition of "Les nouvelles nourritures", a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Bradel binding in full beige silk, smooth spine, brown shagreen title-label, covers and spine preserved for each volume, top edge gilt, one upper corner slightly bumped, contemporary binding signed M.P. Trémois.
Autograph inscription signed by André Gide to Joseph Breitbach in each volume.
€400
Gabriel MATZNEFF
Le carnet arabe
La Table Ronde|Paris 1971|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Fine and beautiful autograph inscription signed by Gabriel Matzneff: "Pour Henry de Montherlant, qui, comme il le lira ici, était avec moi à Palmyre, son vieux Lucilius. Gabriel Matzneff"
An admirer of Henri de Montherlant who committed suicide on 21 September 1972, Gabriel Matzneff scattered, in Rome, with his friend Jean-Claude Barat, the writer's ashes among the stones of the temple of Fortuna Virilis and into the Tiber.
Some reading marks and annotations in blue ballpoint pen by Henry de Montherlant in margins of certain paragraphs and on the rear endpaper.
€680
" C'est le crach du Panama qui fit de moi un poète !" (It was the Panama crash that made me a poet!)
" C'est le crach du Panama qui fit de moi un poète !" (It was the Panama crash that made me a poet!)
Raoul DUFY, Blaise CENDRARS
Le Panama ou les Aventures de mes Sept Oncles
Editions de la Sirène|Paris 1918|19 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on Arches laid paper.
Work illustrated with 25 American railroad route maps.
Spine skillfully restored, discreet crease marks to corners.
Superb livre-objet, like the Prose du Transsibérien which was composed in the same period, the poem is presented folded. The second cover in bright red executed by Raoul Dufy resembles the railway timetables that one slipped into one's pocket: "Le nom de Cendrars orne une bouée de sauvetage, associant l'auctorité d'avant-garde au travail de sauvetage, dans une décennie marquée par les catastrophes maritimes, du Titanic au Lusitania" (The name of Cendrars adorns a life preserver, associating...
€3,500
Roger VITRAC
Connaissance de la mort
Nrf|Paris 1926|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 894 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours one of the 30 hors commerce copies.
Our hors commerce copy bearing the letter "b" was traditionally reserved for Jean Schlumberger, one of the 6 founders of the Nrf.
Spine with minor tears of no consequence, some worming affecting principally the endpapers.
Autograph inscription signed by Roger Vitrac to Jean Schlumberger.
Below the autograph inscription, Jean Schlumberger has written this amusing note, as a gift to his friend Joseph Breitbach: "Confié vierge à Joseph Breitbach JS 1er août 60. JS."
Provenance: from the libraries of Jean Schlumberger then Joseph...
€150
Paul LEAUTAUD
Le théâtre de Maurice Boissard 1907-1923
Nrf|Paris 1926|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 944 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours one of the 30 hors commerce copies.
Our hors commerce copy bearing the letter "b" was traditionally reserved for Jean Schlumberger, one of the 6 founders of the Nrf.
Spine lightly sunned, otherwise a handsome copy complete with its publisher's slip.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Léautaud to Jean Schlumberger.
Below the autograph inscription, Jean Schlumberger has written this note, as a gift to his friend Joseph Breitbach: "Et pour l'amusement de J.B. JS."
Provenance: from the libraries of Jean Schlumberger then Joseph Breitbach.
In 1929, the German writer...
€350
Jean DUTOURD
Le demi-solde
Gallimard|Paris 1965|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 85 numbered copies on pur fil paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Joseph Breitbach: "... ces petites histoires du temps que j'étais maigre..."
€150
Jean MARAIS
Histoires de ma vie
Albin Michel|Paris 1975|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
The work also includes a Poetic Suite composed of one hundred and fifteen unpublished poems by Jean Cocteau.
Iconography and drawings by Jean Cocteau.
Spine slightly creased as usual, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Marais to Jean-Claude Barat, adoptive son of Henri de Montherlant.
€150
Henri MICHAUX
Passages
Gallimard|Paris 1950|12.50 x 17 cm|broché
First collected edition, one of the numbered copies on Navarre vellum.
Spine slightly browned with small scratches at the joints.
Copy complete with the 8 loose text pages by friend and publisher René Bertelé.
Autograph inscription signed by Henri Michaux to Josef (sic) Breitbach: "... puisse-t-il au moins honorer un de ces passages qui l'intéresse..." ("...may it at least honor one of these passages that interests him...")
€350
Arthur de GOBINEAU
Mademoiselle Irnois
Nrf|Paris 1920|16.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition in volume form, one of 133 numbered copies on pure paper reimposed in Tellière quarto format, ours one of 8 hors commerce lettered copies, from the deluxe issue.
Our hors commerce copy bearing the letter "b" was traditionally reserved for Jean Schlumberger, one of the 6 founders of the NRF.
Handsome copy despite the first two signatures which tend to come loose.
Foreword by Tancrède de Visan.
At the head of the half-title page, manuscript note by Jean Schlumberger, as a gift to his friend Joseph Breitbach for his 58th birthday, quoting a verse by Jean de La Fontaine from the fable "Les deux amis": "... Un songe, un rien tout lui fait peur...
€180
Michel TOURNIER
Le Vent Paraclet
Gallimard|Paris 1977|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Covers marginally and lightly spotted, scratches to spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Michel Tournier to Joseph Breitbach.

€120
Julien GREEN
Les années faciles 1926-1934
Plon|Paris 1970|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
New edition, first edition of some parts as it is expanded, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper.
A handsome full-margined copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Julien Green to his friend Joseph Breitbach.
€150
Bernard PIVOT
L'amour en vogue
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1959|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy of Bernard Pivot's first work.
Autograph inscription signed by Bernard Pivot: "Pour monsieur Joseph Breitbach, cette petite chose écrite dans l'inquiétude amusée de mes 20 ans. En amical hommage à l'auteur du "Liftier amoureux" B. Pivot." (For Mr. Joseph Breitbach, this little thing written in the amused anxiety of my 20 years. In friendly tribute to the author of "Liftier amoureux" B. Pivot.)
€150
Jean DUTOURD
Une tête de chien
Gallimard|Paris 1950|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Joseph Breitbach enhanced with an original drawing representing a dog's head: "A Joseph Breitbach cette autobiographie avec mon amitié" (To Joseph Breitbach this autobiography with my friendship).
€300
Julien GREEN
Adrienne Mesurat
Plon|Paris 1927|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, one of 300 copies on alfa paper reserved for the press service.
Handsome copy despite two small tears neatly repaired at head of spine.
Autograph inscription dated 1947 and signed by Julien Green to his friend Joseph Breitbach.
€150
Roger PEYREFITTE
Les amours singulières
Jean Vigneau|Paris 1949|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 370 numbered copies on alfama paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Roger Peyrefitte to Joseph Breitbach: "Pour Joseph Breitbach auteur lecteur ami également admirable. Peyrefitte..." (To Joseph Breitbach author reader friend equally admirable. Peyrefitte...)
€150
Jean DUTOURD
Doucin
Gallimard|Paris 1955|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Guérimand coloured vellum, the only deluxe copies after 15 on Holland paper.
Spine and boards very slightly and marginally lightened, handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Joseph Breitbach: "... cette histoire où on joue à cache-cache avec les personnages, amicalement Dutourd..." ("...this story where we play hide-and-seek with the characters, with friendship Dutourd...")
€250
Jean DUTOURD
Les dupes
Gallimard|Paris 1959|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on laid paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Joseph Breitbach: "... avec les compliments de Schnorr, Tronche, Baba et Jean Dutourd." ("...with compliments from Schnorr, Tronche, Baba and Jean Dutourd.")
Manuscript notes by the recipient, in pencil, at the head of the rear endpaper.
€150
Jean DUTOURD
Le demi-solde
Gallimard|Paris 1965|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on colored parchment paper, the only deluxe copies after 30 Holland.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally lightened, handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Joseph Breitbach: "... qui m'a connu vers la page 200..." (... who knew me around page 200...)
€250
Henry de MONTHERLANT
Le génie et les fumisteries du divin
Nouvelle société d'Édition|Paris s. d. [1929]|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 99 numbered copies on annam paper, ours one of the few hors commerce copies.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with a color frontispiece by Hermann Paul as well as a vignette on the cover, headpieces and wood-engraved initials after Abel Brunyer.
Autograph signature of Henri de Montherlant between the half-title page and the frontispiece.
€300
Ion DON, André DANTAN
La femme au pesage par Don
André Dantan|Paris 1931|32 x 33.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition printed in 250 numbered copies signed by Don in pencil on the justification page.
The work contains 36 plates of drawings printed separately and hand-colored by André Dantan.
Introduction by J. Trarieux.
We include a notice indicating that the exhibition of the original drawings from this album will take place at the Casino de Deauville from July 15 to August 31, 1931.
A very handsome copy complete with its very fragile red paper cover with very light scratches of no consequence, the slipcase is lacking.
€800
Jean MARGUERITE
Les fêtes du peuple - L'oeuvre, les moyens, le but
Les fêtes du peuple|Paris 1921|14.50 x 20 cm|broché
Strictly hors commerce first edition reserved for members of the "Les fêtes du peuple" group, one of 20 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome and rare copy despite minor spotting of no consequence to the boards.
Below the justification page, autograph inscription signed by Jean Marguerite to the anarchist militant, revolutionary syndicalist, socialist then communist Amédée Dunois who died in deportation at Bergen-Belsen on March 21, 1945.
Founded by musician Albert Doyen, "Les fêtes du peuple" is an independent art group, in communion with all efforts, individual or collective, working towards the emancipation of mankind.
We...
€300
Henry de MONTHERLANT
Pour une vierge noire
Editions du cadran|Paris 1930|17 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on handmade Arches vellum.
Some light foxing.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri de Montherlant: "A mon ami Louis Fabulet, ces pages monastiques, en revenant de Tiffauges et de Saint Wandrille avec le souvenir très amical du 12 août 1930. Montherlant" (To my friend Louis Fabulet, these monastic pages, returning from Tiffauges and Saint Wandrille with very friendly memory of August 12, 1930. Montherlant).
On the tissue paper covering the copy, Henri de Montherlant has inscribed in blue ballpoint pen: "Entièrement passé dans la Pléiade essais" (Entirely included in the Pléiade essays).
€250
Henry de MONTHERLANT
Histoire Naturelle imaginaire
Editions du Trianon|Paris 1933|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 875 numbered copies on vergé de rives paper, ours unnumbered.
Work illustrated with four copperplate engravings by Charles Guyot.
Handsome copy.
Important autograph inscription signed by Henri de Montherlant to the woman of letters and philosopher Alice Poirier: "A Alice Poirier, qui trouvera ici Khosröes et de ses compagnons, sympathique souvenir de Montherlant." (To Alice Poirier, who will find here Khosroes and his companions, kind regards from Montherlant.)
Fervent admirer and lover of Henri de Montherlant whom she nicknamed her "dear Rilet," Alice Poirier maintained, from 1927 to 1950, an important correspondence with the...
€800
Bruce LOWERY
Porc-épic
Buchet / Chastel|Paris 1976|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Bruce Lowery to Joseph Breitbach.
€150
René ETIEMBLE
L'hygiène des lettres IV : Poètes ou faiseurs
Gallimard|Paris 1966|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié sous étui
First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies after 20 Holland.
Full red sheep binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with black fillets, gilt date at foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, covers and spine preserved, slipcase edged with red sheep, red paper boards.
The "n" in the word "bien" in the autograph inscription having been trimmed by the binder.
Amusing autograph inscription signed by René Etiemble: "Pour Joseph Breitbach, en très bon souvenir, ce (ou ces) poètes ou faiseurs et en souhaitant de le voir déserter bien Münich. Etiemble." ("For Joseph Breitbach, with very...
€150
René ETIEMBLE
L'hygiène des lettres V : C'est le bouquet !
Gallimard|Paris 1967|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié sous étui
First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies after 20 on Holland paper.
Full red sheep binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with black fillets, gilt date at foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, original wrappers and spine preserved, slipcase edged in red sheep, red pasteboard covers.
Some scratches to spine.
Amusing autograph inscription signed by René Etiemble: "Pour Joseph Breitbach, vraiment qu'il souscrive des grands papiers de c'est le bouquet ! En fidèle et cordial souvenir. Etiemble." (For Joseph Breitbach, truly that he subscribes to deluxe copies is the ultimate! In faithful and...
€150
Jean-Louis BORY
Tous nés d'une femme
Gallimard|Paris 1976|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Jean-Louis Bory: "Pour Joseph Breitbach qui sait comment plonger dans la nuit des corps et du coeur, avec l'amitié de Jean-Louis Bory." (For Joseph Breitbach who knows how to plunge into the night of bodies and heart, with the friendship of Jean-Louis Bory.)
€100
Gabriel MATZNEFF
Isaie réjouis-toi
La Table Ronde|Paris 1974|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Gabriel Matzneff to Jean-Claude Barat, adoptive son and universal legatee of Henri de Montherlant: "Pour vous, cher Jean-Claude, afin de remplacer l'exemplaire oublié dans les wagons-lits, cette histoire où il y a beaucoup de lits, mais peu de wagons... avec ma fidèle amitié. Gabriel le 25 VI 74." (For you, dear Jean-Claude, to replace the copy forgotten in the sleeping cars, this story where there are many beds, but few wagons... with my faithful friendship. Gabriel 25 VI 74.)
An admirer of Henri de Montherlant who committed suicide on September 21, 1972, Gabriel...
€200
François BLUCHE
La vie quotidienne au temps de Louis XIV
Hachette|Paris 1984|13 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by François Bluche to the Burgundy historian Bertrand Schnerb: "Pour Bertrand Schnerb éminent historien de la Bourgogne en très amical hommage..." (For Bertrand Schnerb eminent historian of Burgundy in very friendly tribute...)

€150
Jean COCTEAU
Poésies 1917-1920
Editions de la Sirène|Paris 1920|14.50 x 23 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding with gilt and moiré decorative paper signed Goy & Vilaine, smooth spine, black morocco title-label, top edge gilt, fragile covers and spine (lined) preserved.
Signed and inscribed by Jean Cocteau: "To my dear friend Marcel Herrand. Jean Cocteau. 1920."
In the first article of Carte blanche (1919), Jean Cocteau praises the young actor Marcel Herrand, then aged twenty-two: "The new spirit is stirring all branches of art. Young actors are putting themselves at the service of modern poetry. Marcel Herrand (who created 'Les Mamelles de Tirésias' and various masked roles in 'Le Dit des jeux du monde') was the first to surprise us with...
€1,500
Kristians TONNY, Pierre de MASSOT
Prolégomènes à une éthique sans métaphysique ou Billy, Bull-Dog et philosophe
Editions de la Montagne|Paris 1930|17 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, the deluxe issue after 10 Japan.
Handsome copy.
Our copy contains all 6 illustrations by Kristians Tonny.
Exceptional bicolored autograph inscription signed by Pierre de Massot to Suzy (Solidor), muse of 1930s Paris and paragon of the "Garçonne": "Pour Suzy adorée, si belle qu'un beau livre n'est plus rien sous ses yeux, ces quelques pages qui n'auraient aucune importance si je ne les lui offrais avec tout mon coeur. Je t'embrasse mille et mille fois fraternellement et tendrement. Pierre. 11.X.32" (For beloved Suzy, so beautiful that a beautiful book is nothing under her eyes, these few pages which would have...
€600
Pierre MAC ORLAN (François VILLON)
François Villon film
Maréchal éditeur|Paris 1945|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies on bouffant finlandia.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip and errata sheet.
Work illustrated with 4 illustrations by André Jean.
Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Mac Orlan to Daniel Morrette: "... le texte de qui était mon projet avant la réalisation du film... il y a quelques différences..." (... the text which was my project before the film's realization... there are some differences...)
Original screenplay by Pierre Mac Orlan, directed by André Zwobada, music by Georges Auric, with, in the principal roles, Serge Regianni (sic) and Renée Faure.
€250
Eugène GUILLEVIC
Du domaine
Gallimard|Paris 1977|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine slightly sunned, complete with publisher's wraparound band.
Autograph inscription signed by Eugène Guillevic to Roger Caillois: "A Roger Caillois en amitié admirative (1) Guillevic. (1) pas sûr que ce soit du français correct." ("To Roger Caillois in admiring friendship (1) Guillevic. (1) not sure this is correct French.")
€150
Francis PONGE
L'atelier contemporain
Gallimard|Paris 1971|18.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
Some light foxing affecting mainly the covers at their margins and the edges.
Autograph inscription signed by Francis Ponge to the graphic designer, typographer, illustrator, layout artist, and writer Robert Massin, known as Massin: "Pour Massin, ce gros pavé - ou plutôt cette mosaïque dont il a si bien su mettre en place et ajuster les éléments, avec la fidèle amitié (admirative) de Francis Ponge." (For Massin, this big paving stone - or rather this mosaic whose elements he knew so well how to place and adjust, with the faithful (admiring) friendship of Francis Ponge.)
€350
Emile POITEAU
La riposte
Edition de la Revue des indépendants|Paris 1919|12.50 x 19.50 cm|agrafé
Rare first edition of this one-act play in verse dedicated to Marshal Foch and to the glory of French soldiers.
Boards marginally soiled and dusty, handsome interior condition.
Autograph inscription signed by Emile Poiteau to a couple of friends.
The author was himself poisoned by gas at Dompierre in October 1916 during the First World War.
€150
Max PAPART, Jacques PREVERT
Le jour des temps
Galerie Bosquet Goutal Darly|Paris 1975|35.50 x 40.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition, one of 135 numbered copies on handmade paper, ours being one of 100 containing a signed and unused engraving by Max Papart, the only issue with 10 Chapelle copies.
Work illustrated with 11 original engravings by Max Papart which he signed in pencil.
Manuscript signatures of Jacques Prévert and Max Papart on the justification page.
Autograph inscription signed by Max Papart to Jean-Pierre Chauvency enhanced with an original signed drawing depicting a stylized bird flying toward a sun.
A pale dampstain of no consequence to the heads of the slipcase boards, fine interior condition.
€2,800
René CREVEL
Les pieds dans le plat
Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the advance copies.
Autograph inscription signed by René Crevel to Paul Lombard.
€350
Marcel ALLAIN, Emile SOUVESTRE
Un roi prisonnier de Fantômas - Le policier apache
Robert Laffont|Paris 1961|13 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
New edition revised by Marcel Allain and presenting the definitive text.
This volume which constitutes the third volume of the complete works contains the following two titles: Un roi prisonnier de Fantômas and Le policier apache.
Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine faded, copy lacking its cellophane wrapper, light foxing to edges.
Rare dated and signed autograph inscription from Marcel Allain to his neighbors Madame and Monsieur Joseph Lourdens.
€400
Marcel ALLAIN, Emile SOUVESTRE
Le mariage de Fantômas - L'assassin de Lady Beltham
Robert Laffont|Paris 1964|13 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
New edition revised by Marcel Allain and presenting the definitive text.
This volume which constitutes the sixth volume of the complete works contains the following two titles: Le mariage de Fantômas and L'assassin de Lady Beltham.
Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine faded, copy lacking its cellophane wrapper, foxing to edges.
Rare dated and signed autograph inscription from Marcel Allain to his neighbors Madame and Monsieur Joseph Lourdens.
€400
Marcel ALLAIN, Emile SOUVESTRE
L'évadée de Saint-Lazare - La disparition de Fandor
Robert Laffont|Paris 1963|13 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
New edition revised by Marcel Allain and presenting the definitive text.
This volume which constitutes the eighth volume of the complete works contains the following two titles: L'évadée de Saint-Lazare and La disparition de Fandor.
Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine faded, copy lacking its cellophane wrapper, light foxing to edges.
Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by Marcel Allain to his neighbors Mrs. and Mr. Joseph Lourdens.
€400
Marcel ALLAIN, Emile SOUVESTRE
Le pendu de Londres - La fille de Fantômas
Robert Laffont|Paris 1962|13 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
New edition revised by Marcel Allain and presenting the definitive text.
This volume which constitutes the fourth volume of the complete works contains the following two titles: Le pendu de Londres and La fille de Fantômas.
Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine faded, copy lacking its cellophane wrapper.
Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by Marcel Allain to his neighbors Mrs. and Mr. Joseph Lourdens.
€400
Christiane ROCHEFORT
Les stances à Sophie
Grasset|Paris 1963|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 175 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the slightly sunned spine.
Autograph signature of Christiane Rochefort on the half-title page.
€120
André VERDET
Requiem pour les cosmonautes - Ballade pour la comète de Halley
Edition du Palais de la découverte|Paris s. d. [circa 1988]|12 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with drawings by André Verdet.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by André Verdet to a friend named Jacqueline: "Pour Jacqueline du haut de mes galaxies" (For Jacqueline from the heights of my galaxies) with an original drawing depicting Halley's comet.
€120
Marcel ALLAIN, Emile SOUVESTRE
La livrée du crime - La mort de Juve
Robert Laffont|Paris 1963|13 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
New edition revised by Marcel Allain and presenting the definitive text.
This volume which constitutes the seventh volume of the complete works comprises the following two titles: La livrée du crime and La mort de Juve.
Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine sunned, copy lacking its cellophane wrapper, light foxing to edges.
Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by Marcel Allain to his neighbors Madame and Monsieur Joseph Lourdens.
€400
Jean L'HOTE
Le huguenot récalcitrant et quelques autres nouvelles
Seuil|Paris 1963|13 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Small ink stains to left margin of front cover, otherwise handsome copy retaining its wraparound band: "... et quelques autres fortes têtes..."
Autograph inscription signed by Jean L'Hôte to Pierre Laurent.
A few years later, the work evoking the resistance of the Camisards against the persecutions of Louis XIV's troops was adapted by the author for television with, in the main roles, Jacques Dufilho, Jean Luisi, Bernard Tiphaine.
€150
Marcel ALLAIN, Emile SOUVESTRE
Le fiacre de nuit - La main coupée
Robert Laffont|Paris 1962|13 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
New edition revised by Marcel Allain and presenting the definitive text.
This volume which constitutes the fifth volume of the complete works comprises the following two titles: Le fiacre de nuit and La main coupée.
Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine faded, complete with its cellophane wrapper affected by small angular lacks, some light foxing.
Rare dated autograph inscription signed by Marcel Allain to his neighbors Madame and Monsieur Joseph Lourdens.
€400
André SALMON
Saint André
Gallimard|Paris 1936|13 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of second edition.
A label pasted at the upper left corner of the back cover.
Autograph inscription signed by André Salmon to Madame Wildlocher: "... in memory of a great day of art and poetry in Champagne...
€100
Edward LIMONOV
Oscar et les femmes
Editions Ramsay|Paris 1987|15 x 24 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome autograph inscription signed by Edward Limonov: "A Anne-Marie Moreau, voilà Limonov à la sadique. Votre E.L."
€400
René BENJAMIN, André JACQUEMIN
L'homme à la recherche de son âme - Témoignage d'un français sur le drame de ce temps
Plon|Paris 1943|14.50 x 20 cm|relié
First edition printed in 1050 numbered copies on roto blanc, ours one of 150 hors commerce copies.
Half-fawn morocco binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with black fillets, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, original covers preserved though slightly soiled.
Work illustrated with 7 etchings by André Jacquemin.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by René Benjamin to his friend Marcel Gondard: "... l'ami de coeur pour qu'il me lise simplement... avec son coeur..." ("...the friend of the heart so that he may read me simply... with his heart...")
€120
Henri POURRAT, Henri CHARLIER
Sous le pommier
Albin Michel|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition printed in 750 numbered copies on Auvergne paper.
Work illustrated with 66 drawings by Henri Charlier.
Handsome copy despite the half-title page and last endpaper partially shaded
Autograph inscription signed by Henri Pourrat to Jean Germe: "... au poète de Liesses et lions et de Simon le Magicien, ces feuilles vertes sans magies mais ressassées sous le pommier d'Auvergne et du Forez avec mon compliment meilleur." (...to the poet of Liesses et lions and of Simon le Magicien, these green leaves without magic but retold under the apple tree of Auvergne and Forez with my best compliments.)
€150
"la passion de la liberté"
"la passion de la liberté"
Jacques CHABAN-DELMAS
Les compagnons
Albin Michel|Paris 1986|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Jacques Chaban-Delmas to Madame Bibes.

€150
Bernard CLAVEL
Les fruits de l'hiver
Robert Laffont|Paris 1969|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
New edition published a few months after the first edition.
Spine very lightly sunned, small stains to fore edge, otherwise handsome copy.
The work won the Prix Goncourt for 1968.
Autograph inscription signed by Bernard Clavel to François Cocaigne.

€100
Henry KISTEMAECKERS
Will, Trimm & Co - Le roman comique de l'automobilisme
Charpentier|Paris 1906|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Bradel binding in full teal cloth, smooth spine decorated with central gilt fleuron, initials, date and double gilt fillet at foot, fawn shagreen title-label, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Henry Kistemaeckers to the writer Pierre Mortier: "Au spirituel, et délicat, et pénétrant écrivain Pierre Mortier, qui ressuscite au XXème siècle le charme et la "manière des petits maîtres du XVIIIéme" en témoignage de grande amitié littéraire et de grande amitié tout court !" (To the witty, and delicate, and penetrating writer Pierre Mortier, who resurrects in the 20th century...
€150
Jean ROUAUD
Des hommes illustres
Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1993|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First hors commerce edition printed in a small number of copies reserved for booksellers.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Rouaud to Dominique Faure.

€120
Pascal QUIGNARD
Les escaliers de Chambord
Gallimard|Paris 1989|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Pascal Quignard to Alexis Crochet.
€120
Yann QUEFFÉLEC
Les noces barbares
Gallimard|Paris 1985|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
New edition published a few months after the first edition.
The work won the Prix Goncourt for 1985 and was adapted for cinema in 1987 by Marion Hänsel with Thierry Frémont in the leading role.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Yann Queffelec to a man named Jacques.

€200
Jean-Christophe RUFIN
Rouge Brésil
Gallimard|Paris 2001|12 x 19 cm|broché
New edition published a few months after the first edition.
Minor stains of no consequence to the front board and fore edge.
This work was awarded the Prix Goncourt in 2001.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Jean-Christophe Rufin: "Pour Micheline de la part de Bruno..."
€120
Paul CLAUDEL
Feuilles de saints
Gallimard|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
Reprint.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Claudel to Monsieur Julien.
€120
Jorge SEMPRÚN
Adieu vive clarté...
Gallimard|Paris 1998|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jorge Semprun to actor and film producer Pierre-Henri Deleau: "... que j'ai connu et apprécié dans les lieux biarrots et bayonnais que j'évoque ici..." ("...whom I knew and appreciated in the places of Biarritz and Bayonne that I evoke here...")

€250