<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. Autour d'un Racine ignoré
    Alfred Amédée MASSON-FORESTIER

    Autour d'un Racine ignoré

    Mercure de France|Paris 1910|14.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the copies of the press service.
    Binding sheepskin half hazelnut, back with five nerves filetsnoirs crimped, flat timber so paper and spiral effect, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers, red head.
    Signed autograph of the author: "Henry original end Bidou teller, who would displease Racine unless displease Debates ..."
    Frontispiece, a Racine portrait.
    A little lack of paper heads white guards binding, nice interior state.
    €80
  2. Des pattes du Tigre aux griffes du destin
    Georges GATINEAU

    Des pattes du Tigre aux griffes du destin

    Les presses du mail|Paris 1961|14 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on select bouffant only major papers.
    Dated and signed autograph dedication from the author to full page Serge Pain: "... I am pleased to dedicate this book, in which he found in food and drink, as it is unconventional Perhaps the distraita. t it? I hope so ... "
    Pleasant specimen with all margins.
    €80
  3. Trois primitifs
    Joris-Karl HUYSMANS (inscribed to Lucien DESCAVES)

    Trois primitifs[Three Primitives]

    Albert Messein|Paris 1905|16.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper; only 17 copies were printed on deluxe Japanese paper.
    Bradel binding in full boards covered with glazed marbled paper, smooth spine, navy Russian morocco lettering piece, original wrappers and spine preserved, gilt top edge; an elegant signed pastiche binding by T. Boichot.
    Illustrated with 6 plates hors texte.
    A fine copy, handsomely presented in a pastiche binding.
    With a precious signed autograph inscription by Joris-Karl Huysmans to his friend and literary executor Lucien Descaves.
    Lucien Descaves, a naturalist writer, Communard, libertarian and anti-militarist, founded the Joris-Karl Huysmans Society in 1927.
    €1,500
  4. Rues et visages de Paris
    Jean DONNAY, Valery LARBAUD

    Rues et visages de Paris

    A la lampe d'Aladdin|Liège 1927|17 x 22 cm|broché
    Edition after a few months to the original one of 1020 numbered copies on colored vellum, ours one of the 20 hors commerce justified by the publisher.
    Binding to bradel full percaline sand, smooth back, as part of olive morocco first dish covered with a map of Paris and surrounding suburbs, preserved covers and backs, gilded head, signed G. Gauché binding.
    Signed autograph of the author Madame (Madeleine) Harting "... with my respectful homage and gratitude for Savigny ..."
    Madeine Harting attended literary and artisitiques circles, was a bookseller and publisher of texts by André Gide, Paul Valery, Francis Carco, Valery ... Larbaud, founder of the publishing house "At...
    €500
  5. On ferme
    Francis CARCO

    On ferme

    Pour les amis du docteur Lucien-Graux|Paris s. d. [1930]|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 125 numbered copies on laid Arches, only 25 draw with Japan.
    Handwritten signature of the author on the half-title page.
    Book illustrated with a frontispiece and original lithographs by Maurice Berdon.
    Bites on slightly and partially shaded guards.
    €100
  6. Aux enfers du crime
    Philippe KAH, Marie BONAPARTE

    Aux enfers du crime

    Mercure de Flandre|Lille 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Original edition on the current paper.
    Autograph full page of the author in Mauritius Mauriaucourt "... in cordial and friendly memories of our days of Erfurt, Gotha and other places, this descent" to the underworld of crime "then go to Paradise Haubourdin ".
    Preface by Marie Bonaparte.
    Complete copy of its large trailer.
    Rare.
    Quilted dishes.
    €80
  7. Tuer le roi Louis XVII, sauver l'homme
    Marie-Magdeleine de RASKY

    Tuer le roi Louis XVII, sauver l'homme

    P-A. Chavanne & Cie|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1040 numbered copies on alfa only major papers after 320 pure wire.
    Signed autograph of the author, "... the charming Claude Pasquier ..."
    A small tear without missing the head of the second course, nice copy.
    €60
  8. Pontus Carle
    Pontus CARLE, COLLECTIF

    Pontus Carle

    Marc Espinosa • Galerie F|Paris • & Berlin 1991|21.50 x 30.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this exhibition of works by Pontus Carle plate is being held in the gallery Malen, then at Marc Espinosa in Paris and at the Galerie F in Berlin in 1991.
    Signed autograph Pontus Carle in art critic and novelist Gerhard Weber and his wife, "For Gerard and Hélène", to whom he communicates his Parisian address, enriched with an original drawing with a pencil.
    Illustrated plate reproductions of works in black and color Pontus Carle.
    Nice copy.
    €200
  10. Ces filles que l'on dit de joie
    René DELPÊCHE

    Ces filles que l'on dit de joie

    Compagnie parisienne d'éditions|Paris 1954|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Original edition to 520 numbered copies printed on vellum Bellegarde.
    Bel autograph dated and signed by the author "Roger Koller, all you need to know, without anger, the old problem paths and posed, still, these girls are told of joy, ... "
    Illustrations and drawings of Serge Cézar and Jacques Leclerc.
    Complete copy of his beautiful jacket illustrated by Jacques Leclerc.
    Some minor foxing mainly affecting the guards.
    €80
  11. Pages de contrebande
    Gaston DUJARRIC

    Pages de contrebande

    Librairie Fischbacher|Paris 1897|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Original issue for which there is no mention of major papers.
    Signed autograph from the author to miss Henry.
    Preface by Pierre de Lano.
    Four small marginal gaps in foot of the back and the first dish that also includes a light wetting, few foxing.
    Rare.
    €80
  12. Comme des songes
    Philippe CHABANEIX

    Comme des songes

    Collection de l'Ermitage|Paris 1928|13 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 450 numbered copies on pure wire Lafuma.
    Bel autograph signed by the author to the poet Pierre Jalabert "... by thanking him for the beautiful poem of the" Muse "that made ??me so much pleasure ..."
    Nice copy.
    €50
  13. Le nu dans la peinture moderne (1863-1920)
    Francis CARCO

    Le nu dans la peinture moderne (1863-1920)

    G. Crès & Cie|Paris 1924|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
    Original edition for which he was not drawn large papers.
    Signed autograph of the author André Level, big art collector and was among the first to discover Pablo Picasso.
    Illustrated book 34 collotypes inset.
    A vertical fold trace on the second dish, small spots on dishes.
    €200
  14. Mondaine - Exemplaire de Guy de Maupassant
    (to Guy de MAUPASSANT) Hector MALOT

    Mondaine - Exemplaire de Guy de Maupassant

    Charpentier & Cie|Paris 1888|12 x 19 cm|relié

    First edition on ordinary paper.

    Some scattered foxing.
    Bradel binding in full combed paper, smooth spine, navy morocco lettering-piece framed with gilt fillets, elegant pastiche binding signed by Thomas Boichot.
    Rare and precious autograph inscription signed by Hector Malot: "A Guy de Maupassant, son dévoué confrère."

    €1,800
  15. Lettres de France et d'Italie (1847-1852)
    Alexandre HERZEN

    Lettres de France et d'Italie (1847-1852)

    Edition des enfants de l'auteur|Genève [Geneva] 1871|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition of the French taduction.
    Bel autograph signed and dated the daughter of Alexander Herzen Lucy Robbé: "Never be afraid to stand out by raising your ideals and your eagerness to continue."
    Two gaps in the top and bottom of the back that also includes a wetting Length, small marginal tear on the dishes, some spots.
    €300
  16. Le moulin de la sourdine
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Le moulin de la sourdine

    Gallimard|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the copies of the press service.
    Signed autograph of the author George Lefilleul.
    Very light marginal bites on the first dish that also includes two traces of folds.
    €170
  17. Les larmes du crocodile
    Claude GUTMAN

    Les larmes du crocodile

    Mercure de France|Paris 1982|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from the author to art critic and novelist Gerhard Weber.
    One slight tear without consequence and two small marginal fold marks on the boards.
    €30
  18. Ravenala. Madagascar - Ile de la Réunion - Les Comores 1969
    Janine RAYNOND

    Ravenala. Madagascar - Ile de la Réunion - Les Comores 1969

    Jean Grassin|Paris 1979|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Janine Raynond to art critic and novelist Gerhard Weber: "... je voudrais que pour vous, mes vers n'éveillent qu'un désir de voyage tout en rêvant d'un monde où fleurirait la sagesse..." ["... I would wish that for you, my verses awaken only a desire to travel while dreaming of a world where wisdom would flourish..."]
    Photographs by Georges Raynond, preface by Alisaona Raharinarivonirina.
    €70
  19. Wostan
    Stanislas WOSTAN

    Wostan

    Galerie Colette Allendy|Paris 1955|12.50 x 16 cm|broché
    First edition of this exposure plate is being held at the Galerie Colette Allendy in 1955.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed Wostan to art critic and novelist Gerhard Weber.
    Illustrated brochure reproductions of works of Wostan.
    Artist names written in ballpoint pen by the dedicatee of the silent back and head to the first flat.
    Two marginal spots heads flat, nice interior state.
    €100
  20. Le théâtre contemporain
    Jules BARBEY D'AUREVILLY

    Le théâtre contemporain

    L. Frinzine|Paris 1887|11.50 x 19 cm|relié

    First edition, of which there were no large paper copies.
    Elegant pastiche binding by P. Goy & C. Vilaine in half copper-colored calf over marbled paper boards, spine with double gilt fillets and date in gilt at foot, marbled pastedowns and endpapers, covers preserved.
    Autograph inscription from Jules Barbey D'Aurevilly to his friend (Eugène) Yung, director of the La revue bleue, in pink ink.
    A few spots, mostly to final leaves. 

    €2,000
  21. Notes et souvenirs. Les journées de Juin 1848 - Le siège de Paris - La Commune - A l'assemblée nationale
    Louis Ernest Jules DENORMANDIE

    Notes et souvenirs. Les journées de Juin 1848 - Le siège de Paris - La Commune - A l'assemblée nationale

    Société anonyme de publications périodiques|Paris 1895|16 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half olive shagreen binding, spine faded, gilt date at foot, upper headcap rubbed, marbled paper boards marginally darkened, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription signed by Louis Ernest Jules Denormandie to President C. Mollet.
    Handsome interior condition.
    €90
  22. Le mystère de Jésus
    Louis BOUQUET, Blaise PASCAL

    Le mystère de Jésus

    Editions de la Sirène|Paris 1918|26 x 33.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise
    Edition illustrated with 17 original woodcuts by Louis Bouquet, one of 15 lettered copies on old Japan paper, deluxe copy.
    Our copy, like all copies of the deluxe issue on old Japan paper and as stipulated in the justification page, is complete with its duplicate suite printed in bistre on China paper and signed by Louis Bouquet.
    Some very light foxing of no consequence.
    Rare.

    €480
  23. Essai élémentaire sur l'art de l'équitation. Volume de texte seul
    Louis-Charles PELLIER

    Essai élémentaire sur l'art de l'équitation. Volume de texte seul

    Chez M.F. Le Franc|Paris 1858|13.50 x 22 cm|relié
    Third edition published by François Le Blanc, student of the author and editor of this work.
    Full aubergine calf binding, spine and boards marginally soiled, spine with four raised bands with a lack at head, joints rubbed, tears on leading edges, a small stain at head of second board, lower corners slightly bumped, cold-stamped decorative border on pastedowns, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription signed by the editor to mademoiselle Sophie Séguin on an endpaper who was his student in equestrian art.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    Our copy lacks its volume of plates.
    €150
  24. Petits vers de Bourgogne
    Alfred PLAUZAU, René RISTROPH

    Petits vers de Bourgogne

    Emile Nourry|Paris 1907|11.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Eugène Choucary to his friend the poet Léopold Bernard.
    Cover illustrated by Jean Laronze, work illustrated with drawings by Alfred Plauzau and René Ristroph.
    A small lack at head of endpaper continuing diminishingly on following leaves, slight marginal tear repaired at head of first cover.
    Rare.
    €60
  25. Ma part de vérité
    François MITTERRAND

    Ma part de vérité

    Fayard|Paris 1969|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
    With an autograph inscription from François Mitterrand to Monsieur Morlin.
    Spine folded as usual, small folding traces to head and foot of covers, in the margins.
    €680
  26. Judas ou le vampire surréaliste
    Ernest de GENGENBACH

    Judas ou le vampire surréaliste

    Les éditions premières|Paris 1949|13 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure Johannot laid paper, deluxe copy.
    Autograph signature of Gengenbach below the justification page.
    A small trace of sunning at foot of spine, occasional light worming, a shadow on the title page and the facing page left by the numbering bookmark of our copy.
    €120
  27. Les dessous des prisons de femmes
    Robert BOUCARD

    Les dessous des prisons de femmes

    Les éditions documentaires|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 copies numbered in Roman numerals on alfa paper.
    Signed autograph inscription from Robert Boucard to Jacques Keusch.
    Beautiful illustrated cover, handsome copy.
    €50
  28. Riquet à la houppe. Comédie féerique
    Théodore de BANVILLE

    Riquet à la houppe. Comédie féerique

    Charpentier|Paris 1884|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition illustrated with a drawing by Georges Rochegrosse engraved as frontispiece.
    Bradel binding in half almond green cloth, red morocco title label, date at foot, original wrappers preserved.
    Autograph inscription signed by Théodore de Banville to Henri Lenoir on the half-title page.
    Some marginal foxing and restorations with reinforcements to front wrapper.
    €280
  29. La pitié suprême - Exemplaire d'Alphonse Daudet
    Victor HUGO (inscribed to Alphonse DAUDET)

    La pitié suprême - Exemplaire d'Alphonse Daudet[The Supreme Pity]

    Michel Lévy|Paris 1879|15.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
    Original edition.
    Binding half old red grief with some discreet restorations, back with five nerves, when tail, paper plates to the tank, and contreplats combed guards lined paper, preserved covers, red head, contemporary binding.
    Precious autograph signed by Victor Hugo Alphonse Daudet.
    Buffer library of Madame Daudet on the first guard.
    Victor Hugo is for Alphonse Daudet, like other writers of his generation, the undisputed master of arts Hall of Fame. His father figure sprinkles the works of Daudet, commonly called alongside those of Rousseau, Byron, Sand and Delacroix.
    If during childhood and youth Daudet, Hugo, exiled giant on his island of...
    €8,000
  30. Le ressassement éternel
    Maurice BLANCHOT

    Le ressassement éternel

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half black morocco over marbled paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, spine in six compartments, date at foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, blue folded covers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Exceptional autograph inscription from Maurice Blanchot to his brother and sister-in-law Inge: "Pour vous, mes chers, ces pages hélàs très anciennes que seuls vous pouvez garder jeunes... Et en effet quoi de plus proche de la solennelle fatigue de la mort que le piétinement de la monotonie, harcèlement gigantesque au sein du recommencement [For you my darlings, these pages sadly so old that only you can keep them young…And indeed what could be closer to the solemn...
    €1,800
  31. Au Théâtre (Deuxième série)
    Léon BLUM

    Au Théâtre (Deuxième série)[At the Theatre (Second Series)]

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1909|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper, with only 11 deluxe copies printed.
    Half brown morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, dated at foot, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns lined with combed paper, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Léon Blum to Paul Reboux.
    Fine copy perfectly executed.
    €700
  32. Fortunes
    Robert DESNOS

    Fortunes

    Gallimard|Paris 1942|12 x 19 cm|relié
    Collective first edition for which it was not drawn from great papers, one of the review copies service.
    Binding in half red old morocco, back with five nerves, date tail, plates of paper in the bowl, covers and back preserved, gilded head, binding signed Goy & Vilaine.
    Rare autograph signed by Robert Desnos Hélène Weïand: "With all the affection of Robert and Youki ...".
    Nice copy pleasantly established.
    €1,500
  33. La suite dans les idées
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    La suite dans les idées

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one advance (service de presse) copy.
    With an autograph inscription from Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to Christian Melchior-Bonnet.
    A small tear, not serious, to foot of the upper cover, a good copy.
    €580
  34. Fond de cantine
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Fond de cantine

    Nrf|Paris 1920|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, false mention of the first edition for the advance copies (marked service de presse).
    Handsome autograph inscription signed and dated by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to the Revue de Paris.
    €580
  35. Drieu témoin et visionnaire
    Pierre ANDREU

    Drieu témoin et visionnaire

    Grasset|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Andreu to Christian Melchior-Bonnet.
    Complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
    €50
  36. La rue à Londres
    Jules VALLÈS

    La rue à Londres

    Les Editeurs Français Réunis|Paris 1951|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    New edition, one of 125 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours one of the 25 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Shadow on the first endpaper.
    Original preface by Lucien Scheler, publication director of the works of Jules Vallès, autograph inscription signed by the latter to Alice Eterstein on the first endpaper.

    €150
  37. Pas moi
    Samuel BECKETT

    Pas moi

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1975|10 x 18 cm|broché
    Les éditions de minuit, Paris 1975, 10x18cm, original wrappers.
    First edition, one of a few hors commerce (advance) copies on vélin supérieur, the tirage de tête along with 92 numbered copies on the same paper.
    Inscribed copy signed by Samuel Beckett to Ludovic (Janvier).
    A good copy.
    €1,200
  38. Film
    Samuel BECKETT

    Film

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1972|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of 342 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, this one of 50 hors commerce copies.
    Autograph inscription from Samuel Beckett to Ludovic (Janvier).
    Spine slightly sunned, not serious.
    €1,200
  39. Assez
    Samuel BECKETT

    Assez

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1966|-|broché
    Les éditions de minuit, Paris 1966, original wrappers.
    First edition, one of 662 numbered copies on vélin cuve B.F.K. de Rives, this one of 100 hors commerce (advance) copies.
    Inscribed copy signed by Samuel Beckett to Ludovic Janvier and his wife.
    A good copy.
    €1,000
  40. Sans
    Samuel BECKETT

    Sans

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1969|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Les éditions de minuit, Paris 1969, 14,5x19,5cm, original wrappers.
    First edition, one of 742 copies on vélin cuve B.F.K. de Rives paper, this one of 100 hors commerce (advance) copies.
    Inscribed copy signed by Beckett to Ludovic (Janvier).
    Top of upper cover and spine slightly sunned.
    €1,200
  41. Verotchka l'étrangère ou le goût du malheur
    Francis CARCO

    Verotchka l'étrangère ou le goût du malheur

    Albin Michel|Paris 1923|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of copies on alfa paper.
    Autograph inscription from Francis Carco "à son vieil ami" (to his old friend) André Warnod.
    Spine sunned.
    €50
  42. La vocation suspendue
    Pierre KLOSSOWSKI

    La vocation suspendue

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    Autograph inscription from Pierre Klossowski to Georg Svastics in Rumanian : "Ad usum Georg Svastics cum respectu valde. Lutetia 1996".
    This copy is enriched with an autograph note from the author with his address in Paris.
    Tiny insignificant spots to endpapers, a good copy.
    €750
  43. Paul Bourget
    Francis CARCO

    Paul Bourget

    Félix Alcan|Paris 1932|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Holland paper signed by Francis Carco, Paul Bourget and Jacques des Gachons, deluxe copy.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of Paul Bourget as frontispiece.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  44. A l'amitié
    André WARNOD, Francis CARCO

    A l'amitié

    Pierre Seghers|Paris 1945|17.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    Edition illustrated with original illustrations by André Warnod, one of 625 numbered copies on Johannot paper.
    Spine very lightly sunned without consequence, a blue ink stain on the bottom edge not touching the text.
    Signed and inscribed copy by Francis Carco to Raymond Calvet: "... à la bonne chance..." ["...to good fortune..."]
    €120
  45. Souvenirs sur Katherine Mansfield
    Francis CARCO

    Souvenirs sur Katherine Mansfield

    Le Divan|Paris 1934|-|broché
    First edition, one of 112 copies on Rives laid paper, the only printing with 43 on Japan paper.
    Signed and inscribed copy by Francis Carco to a close friend: "A toi, vieux Claude, avec mon fidèle souvenir." ["To you, old Claude, with my faithful remembrance."]
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  46. Le fils Maublanc
    Raymond Auguste DENDEVILLE, Jean GAUMENT

    Le fils Maublanc

    Henri Defontaine|Rouen 1936|16.50 x 22.50 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
    Illustrated edition with 12 original engravings by R.A. Dendeville, one of 30 numbered copies on Arches vellum, deluxe copies.
    Like the deluxe copies, ours is complete with its duplicate suite on China paper of the 12 engravings.
    Autograph inscription signed by Camille Cé, the dedicatee's name has been neatly erased.
    Enclosed press cutting having partially shadowed the justification page.
    €80
  47. Soir
    Paul VIALAR

    Soir

    Denoël|Paris 1938|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Beautiful signed autograph inscription from the author to a friend named Mireille.
    A tiny tear of no consequence to the spine.

    €40
  48. La maison sous la mer
    Paul VIALAR

    La maison sous la mer

    Denoël|Paris 1946|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by the author to Mireille Fellous: "Nous en avons construit pas une ensemble de maisons sous la mer !!!!!! et nous en édifierons encore (sur la mer) qui ne seront peut-être pas des bateaux?" ["We have built not one but a collection of houses under the sea!!!!!! and we will build more (on the sea) which may not be boats?"]
    Some small tears without loss to spine
    €40
  49. Les Dioscures
    Frances de DALMATIE

    Les Dioscures

    Tallandier|Paris 1966|15.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on Holland paper.
    Autograph signature of Frances de Dalmatie below the justification page.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  50. Eclaircies
    André LO CELSO

    Eclaircies

    Editions de la Revue Moderne|Paris 1947|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from André Lo Celso to his former student Michel Borch.
    One joint restored, occasional light foxing.
    €100
  51. La question d'Orient dans l'histoire contemporaine (1821-1905)
    Albéric CAHUET

    La question d'Orient dans l'histoire contemporaine (1821-1905)

    Dujarric & Cie|Paris 1905|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Autograph inscription signed by Albéric Cahuet to his fellow historian Xavier Roux.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned without significance, a tiny angular lack at foot of front cover, a tear on the half-title page not affecting the dedication.
    €100
  52. La Décoration & l'Art industriel à l'Exposition de 1889
    Paul VERLAINE

    La Décoration & l'Art industriel à l'Exposition de 1889[Decoration and Industrial Art at the 1889 Exhibition]

    Typographie Monnoyer|Le Mans 1889|22.50 x 33 cm|relié

    First edition of 30 copies printed on Japon paper of this offprint of L'Artiste for November 1890.
    Contemporary Bradel binding of beige paper boards, ex-libris to pastedown.
    Autograph inscription signed from Paul Verlaine to Edmond Bonnaffé on the justification of printing at end: “Exemplaire de Monsieur E. Bonnaffé. P. Verlaine [Monsieur E. Bonnaffé's copy. P. Verlaine]”. Edmond Bonnaffé (1825-1903) was a wealthy collector and noted historian of art, very close to the artistic movements of the age.
    These pages by Verlaine are a critical review of the book by Roger Marx of the same name (Paris, 1890). In it, the poet discusses the great names in Art...

    €3,800
  53. Ce crapaud de granit bavant du goémon
    Jean EFFEL

    Ce crapaud de granit bavant du goémon

    Gallimard|Paris 1971|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on bouffant paper.
    Work illustrated by the author.
    Light worming of no consequence to the foot of the boards.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jean Effel to Jean-Pierre Gray Draillard enhanced with a small drawing depicting an angel holding a daisy in its mouth.

    €100
  54. Pasiphaé
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Pasiphaé

    Grasset|Paris 1938|17.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First French edition, expanded with an original preface by the author, printed in 1800 numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Signed autograph inscription from Henri de Montherlant to Bernard Fleurot.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  55. Tempête sur l'occident 1945-1975.
    Louise WEISS

    Tempête sur l'occident 1945-1975.

    Albin Michel|Paris 1976|15 x 24 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Louise Weiss to Daniel Meyer: "... en toute amitié spirituelle, le récit de cet immense voyage pour l'informer, lui plaire, l'amuser, le convaincre et l'émouvoir..." ["... in complete spiritual friendship, the account of this immense journey to inform him, please him, amuse him, convince him and move him..."]
    Includes an original photograph of the author in which she appears seated, her cat in her arms, on her balcony from which the Eiffel Tower escapes toward the sky. Louise Weiss added a few words on the back of her photograph presenting her wishes to Daniel Meyer, envelope...
    €150
  56. Causeries sur l'art de bien gérer sa santé
    Paul FAREZ

    Causeries sur l'art de bien gérer sa santé

    L'expansion scientifique française|Paris 1928|13 x 20.50 cm|relié
    First edition for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
    Contemporary half marbled brown sheep binding, spine with two raised bands decorated with a gilt fleuron, traces of rubbing to spine, gilt date and double fillet at foot, olive shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Farez to the Rosati poet Jean Ott.
    €50
  57. Carmen
    Jean TRAYNIER, Prosper MÉRIMÉE

    Carmen

    Le Vasseur et Cie|Paris 1943|23.30 x 28.70 cm|5|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    Edition with illustrations by Jean Traynier, printed in 425 copies, ours, one of the 325 numbered on Arches vellum unnumbered, includes a manuscript justification by the illustrator: "Exemplaire d'artiste réservé pour Monsieur ... avec la sympathie de l'illustrateur." ["Artist's copy reserved for Mister ... with the illustrator's regards."]
    It is also enhanced with an autograph dedication page by Jean Traynier and 20 original watercolors by the artist in the text margins.
    Spine of the chemise slightly faded.
    Beautiful illustrated adaptation of Jean Traynier's etchings, superbly heightened with watercolors by the artist.
    €750
  58. Les nuits chaudes du cap français suivi d'une étude inédite de Gérard-Gailly
    Henriette BELLAIR, Hugues REBELL

    Les nuits chaudes du cap français suivi d'une étude inédite de Gérard-Gailly

    Georges Briffaut|Paris 1939|16.50 x 23 cm|broché
    Edition illustrated with 19 original lithographs hors-texte by Henriette Bellair, one of 18 numbered copies on Rives vellum, deluxe copies.
    Our copy is complete with its original signed drawing by Henriette Bellair, ours entitled "enlèvement d'Agathe et d'Antoinette".
    Unfortunately, our copy is incomplete of the three states of the illustrations as stipulated in the justification page.
    Handsome copy.

    €350
  60. Actuelles II - Chroniques 1948-1953
    Albert CAMUS

    Actuelles II - Chroniques 1948-1953

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Autograph inscription from Albert Camus to Constant Burniaux.
    €1,800
  61. Lettre à un embryon
    Louise WEISS

    Lettre à un embryon

    Julliard|Paris 1973|10.50 x 21 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Precious dated and signed autograph inscription from Louis Weiss to Jacques Benoist-Méchin: "... en souvenir de nos années de jeunesse..." ["...in memory of our youth..."]
    Covers slightly and marginally browned at foot.
    €150
  62. Guerres militaires et guerres sociales
    Marie BONAPARTE

    Guerres militaires et guerres sociales

    Flammarion|Paris 1920|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition for which there was no mention of large paper copies.
    Autograph inscription from Marie Bonaparte to Monsieur Gouse.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally faded as usual.
    €300
  63. Le regard froid
    Roger VAILLAND

    Le regard froid

    Grasset|Paris 1963|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1497 numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Signed autograph inscription from Roger Vailland to filmmaker Louis and his wife, actress Clara Daquin.
    €150
  64. Choses vues en Egypte, Août 1952
    Roger VAILLAND

    Choses vues en Egypte, Août 1952

    Editions Défense de la paix|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vailland to actress Clara Daquin: "... à Doussard, ce 9 Septembre 1953, bien persuadé qu'au cours de ces dernières six semaines, une réelle et solide amitié n'a fait que se pré-former..." ["... at Doussard, this 9th September 1953, quite convinced that during these last six weeks, a real and solid friendship has only been pre-forming..."]
    On the cover, a photograph by Henri Cartier-Bresson.
    Small stains and light scratches on the first cover.
    €120
  65. Le livre des visions
    Paul FORT

    Le livre des visions

    Flammarion|Paris 1941|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Definitive edition on ordinary paper.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Paul Fort to Alexis Baume "with my best wishes for the entire passage of the mysterious year 1943".
    Foreword by Paul Valéry.
    €50
  66. Un jour Noé...
    Jean L'ANSELME

    Un jour Noé...

    Lec|Genève [Geneva] 1948|16 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean l'Anselme to Claude Bruno-Durocher "ce jour de premier contact poétique...'" ["this day of first poetic contact..."]
    Epiphanic preface by Henri Perruchot.
    €60
  67. Murmure
    René LAUBIES, Olivier SOUFFLOT DE MAGNY

    Murmure

    Granit|s. l. 1993|16.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on laid Centaur paper, the only ones to feature an original lithograph by René Laubiès on the cover, deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Olivier Soufflot de Magny to a close friend: "Pour Bernard l'irremplaçable / ces petits airs sur une seule corde (celle dont il ne faut pas parler dans la maison du pendu..." ["For irreplaceable Bernard / these little airs on a single string (the one we shouldn't mention in the hanged man's house..."] with an additional autograph inscription signed by René Laubiès.
    Cover illustrated with an original lithograph by René Laubiès.
    Autograph signatures of the author and...
    €150
  69. Hésiode, Hymnes orphiques, Théocrite, Biôn, Moskhos, Tyrtée, Odes anacréontiques. Traduction nouvelle
    Charles-Marie LECONTE DE LISLE

    Hésiode, Hymnes orphiques, Théocrite, Biôn, Moskhos, Tyrtée, Odes anacréontiques. Traduction nouvelle

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1869|16 x 24.50 cm|relié sous emboitage
    first edition of the French translation by Charles-Marie-René Leconte de Lisle.
    Bound in red half-morocco with corners, back with five nerves, gilded head, contreplats and paper guards to the tank, blankets and back preserved, a few rare foxinges, beige canvas casing, modern binding.
    Precious autograph dedication from Leconte de Lisle to George Sand:
    "To Mrs. G. Sand
    tribute of respectful admiration
    Leconte de Lisle »
    From his earliest writings, Leconte de Lisle placed himself directly under the influence of George Sand, to whom he dedicated two poems of youth: to George Sand and Lelia in solitude . This...
    €5,000
  70. Contes populaires
    Emile & Alexandre ERCKMANN-CHATRIAN

    Contes populaires

    Jules Hetzel • A. Lacroix|Paris 1866|11 x 18 cm|relié
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half caramel shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with double blind-stamped compartments, black shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Signed and inscribed by Alexandre Chatrian to his friend Ludovic Bouyon.
    Bookplate of the dedicatee pasted on a pastedown.
    Some minor foxing.
    €250
  71. Visages de femmes
    André BEAUNIER

    Visages de femmes

    Plon-Nourrit & Cie|Paris 1913|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half caramel sheep binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons showing some scratches, red shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, front board affected at head with surface damage, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Signed autograph inscription from André Beaunier to Guillaume Chastenet.
    About Lucile de Chateaubriand, Eugénie de Guérin, Mmes de Staël and de Beaumont, M. Desbordes-Valmore...
    Some minor foxing.
    €50
  72. La guerre
    Emile & Alexandre ERCKMANN-CHATRIAN

    La guerre

    Jules Hetzel|Paris 1866|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition of which there were no deluxe copies, with second edition statement.
    Half caramel shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with double blind compartments, black shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, upper corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Signed and inscribed by Alexandre Chatrian to his friend Ludovic Bouyon.
    Some light foxing.
    €200
  73. Histoire d'un sous-maître
    Emile & Alexandre ERCKMANN-CHATRIAN

    Histoire d'un sous-maître

    Jules Hetzel & Cie|Paris 1871|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half caramel shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with double blind-stamped compartments, black shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, upper corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription signed by Alexandre Chatrian to both volumes to his "old friend" Ludovic Bouyon.
    Some foxing, a crease mark at foot of last leaves.
    €200
  74. Maître Gaspard Fix suivi de L'éducation d'un féodal
    Emile & Alexandre ERCKMANN-CHATRIAN

    Maître Gaspard Fix suivi de L'éducation d'un féodal

    Jules Hetzel & Cie|Paris s. d. [1876]|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half caramel shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with double blind-tooled compartments, black shagreen title label with a small marginal lack, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, three corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Signed autograph inscription from Alexandre Chatrian for both volumes to his "old friend" Ludovic Bouyon.
    Some foxing.
    €150
  75. La Bible d'Amiens
    Marcel PROUST, John RUSKIN

    La Bible d'AmiensThe Bible of Amiens

    Mercure de France|Paris 1904|12 x 19 cm|relié
    La Bible d'Amiens [The Bible of Amiens]
    Mercure de France | Paris 1904 | 12 x 19 cm | half morocco
    First edition of Marcel Proust's translation of Ruskin's work into French. One of the first issue copies numbered at the press, there were only seven copies printed on Hollande luxury paper.
    Half brown hard-grained morocco, covers preserved. Contemporary binding.
    Rare autograph inscription from Marcel Proust to Georges Goyau:
    “à Monsieur Georges Goyau. Son admirateur affectueux et reconnaissant Marcel Proust” (“To Monsieur Georges Goyau. His affectionate and grateful admirer Marcel...
    €8,000
  76. Confessions
    Paul VERLAINE, Louis ANQUETIN

    Confessions

    Publications du Fin de Siècle|Paris 1895|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition
    Dark green half cloth Bradel binding over marbled paper boards, gilt floral motif to spine, double gilt fillet at foot
    Autograph inscription from Paul Verlaine to René Andreau
    With a frontispiece portrait of the author by Louis Anquetin.
    €3,000
  77. Les tréteaux
    Félix BRACQUEMOND, Charles MONSELET

    Les tréteaux

    Poulet Malassis & De Broise|Paris 1859|12.50 x 19.50 cm|5|relié
    The first edition, published in a small number of copies.
    Half fir-green morocco binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with gilt double compartments richly adorned with gilt typographical motifs, red morocco title, place and date labels, gilt fillet on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Our copy is enhanced with a signed autograph note from the author in which he proposes to a person to postpone their meeting to another day.
    Work illustrated with a beautiful frontispiece drawn and engraved by Félix Bracquemond.
    Fine bookplate pasted above the reproduction of a...
    €300
  78. Les conflits intersexuels et sociaux
    Edouard TOULOUSE DOCTEUR

    Les conflits intersexuels et sociaux

    Charpentier|Paris 1904|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in half fir green cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt fleuron, double gilt fillet at foot, marbled paper boards marginally stained, corners and edges slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription signed by Edouard Toulouse to Madame Jeanne Schnahl.
    €50
  79. Des problèmes de droit judiciaire que pose l'union économique franco-sarroise
    Eugène SCHAEFFER

    Des problèmes de droit judiciaire que pose l'union économique franco-sarroise

    Librairie générale de Droit et de Jurisprudence R. Pichon & R. Durand-Auzias|Paris 1953|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Autograph inscription signed by Eugène Schaeffer to the great Resistance fighter Gilbert Grandval: "... ambassadeur de la France en Sarre, grâce auquel cet ouvrage a vu le jour, en signe de reconnaissance, de la part de l'auteur..." ["... ambassador of France to the Saar, thanks to whom this work came to light, as a token of gratitude, from the author..."]
    Two small tears of no consequence at head and foot of spine.
    €50
  80. Neurasthénie et arthristisme.Urologie, régime alimentaire, traitement
    Romain VIGOUROUX

    Neurasthénie et arthristisme.Urologie, régime alimentaire, traitement

    A. Maloine|Paris 1893|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's brown cloth binding, smooth spine, small foxing to boards.
    Preface by Dr. F. Levillain.
    Autograph inscription signed by the preface writer to his colleague Dr. Bérillon.
    One stain to edges.
    €70
  81. Le libéralisme
    Émile FAGUET

    Le libéralisme

    Société française d'imprimerie et de librairie|Paris 1902|-|broché
    First edition.
    One small lack to head of upper cover, small stains to covers.
    €30
  82. France, christianisme et civilisation
    Gaston BONET-MAURY

    France, christianisme et civilisation

    Hachette et Cie|Paris 1907|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Signed autograph inscription from Gaston Bonet-Maury to Monsieur Lachelier.
    Preface by Anatole Leroy-Beaulieu.
    Two lacks at head and foot of spine, two corner lacks at foot of boards, minor rodent damage to margins of final pages not affecting text.
    €80
  83. Adolescence tropicale
    Enéas FERRAZ

    Adolescence tropicale

    Albin Michel|Paris 1931|12 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half caramel sheep binding, spine with two raised bands decorated with a central gilt fleuron, double gilt fillets and gilt date at foot, traces of rubbing to spine, citron shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Inscribed by the translator to the poet Jean Ott: "... au poète de l'Effort des races, ce livre où ne se retrouvent guère les couleurs de notre "adolescence boréale". Mais le maître n'a-t-il pas écrit : j'en lis qui sont du Nord et qui sont du Midi..." ["...to the poet of l'Effort des races, this book...
    €80
  84. Mélanges
    Gustave GLOTZ

    Mélanges

    P.U.F.|Paris 1932|16.50 x 25.50 cm|2 volumes brochés

    First edition.
    Rare autograph inscription from Gustave Glotz to a friend : "... à Simone, bien affectueusement."
    Illustrated.
    Occasional foxing (not serious), a clear stain to lower cover of the second volume.

    €350
  85. La route du bagne
    Francis CARCO (inscribed to André DIGNIMONT)

    La route du bagne[he Road to the Penal Colony]

    Ferenczi|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, from which only 5 Holland and 20 vellum deluxe copies were printed.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Francis Carco to his friend the Montmartre painter (André) Dignimont: " à mon vieil ami André Dignimont en souvenir de la chanson des Bat' d'Af' / très affectueusement / Francis Carco." ["to my old friend André Dignimont in memory of the song of the Bat' d'Af' / most affectionately / Francis Carco."]
    Spine lightly sunned without gravity.
    €450
  86. L'affaire Courilof
    Irène NÉMIROVSKY

    L'affaire Courilof[The Courilof Affair]

    Grasset|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition, one of numbered copies on alfa.

    A good copy.
    Autograph inscription from Irène Némirovsky to monsieur Maier.

    €800
  87. La guérison des maladies
    Charles Ferdinand RAMUZ

    La guérison des maladies[The Cure of Diseases]

    Grasset|Paris 1924|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Second edition but first for many parts, one advance (service de presse) copy.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz to Pierre de Massot.
    Spine and back lightly sunned as usual.
    €500
  88. Raison d'être
    Charles Ferdinand RAMUZ

    Raison d'être[Reason for being]

    Editions du Verseau|Lausanne 1926|19 x 27 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 33 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête after 12 Japon.
    Signed by the author on an endpaper.
    Endpaper and some edges marginally faded, a good copy with good margins.
    €600
  89. Les conquérants des forêts
    Stewart Edward WHITE, Léon BOCQUET

    Les conquérants des forêts

    Albin Michel|Paris 1927|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition in French translation for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
    Half marbled caramel sheep binding, spine with two raised bands decorated with central gilt fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, traces of rubbing to spine, chocolate shagreen title-label, joints rubbed, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription signed by the translator, Léon Bocquet, to the poet Jean Ott.
    €50
  90. Théâtre complet : 4 fois 7, 28. - L'enfant chérie
    Romain COOLUS

    Théâtre complet : 4 fois 7, 28. - L'enfant chérie

    Albin Michel|Paris 1923|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half marbled caramel sheep binding, spine with two raised bands decorated with gilt central fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, traces of rubbing to spine, chocolate shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription signed by Romain Coolus to the poet Jean Ott: "... en sympathie - sans le connaître - puisqu'il est ami d'Acremant..." ["... in sympathy - without knowing him - since he is a friend of Acremant..."]
    €50
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