<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. Le père Terroir, roman du sol
    Émile POITEAU

    Le père Terroir, roman du sol

    Eugène Figuière|Paris 1927|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half brown shagreen binding, spine lightly with five raised bands set with double black fillets, gilt date at foot, traces of rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription signed by Emile Poiteau to the poet Jean Ott and his wife: "... aimé de tous... les Félibres du Nord..." ["... loved by all... the Félibres of the North..."]
    €50
  2. Dans la clarté des âmes
    Jacques de CHASTELLUS, Émile POITEAU

    Dans la clarté des âmes

    Edition de la Revue des indépendants • Nouvelle société anonyme du Pas-de-Calais|Paris • & Arras 1926|14 x 22.50 cm|relié
    Second edition.
    Half fir green shagreen binding, spine faded with five raised bands set with black double fillets, gilt date at foot, traces of rubbing to spine, one restored tear at foot, joints rubbed, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Very fine full-page autograph inscription signed by the author to the poet Jean Ott.
    Work illustrated by Jacques de Chastellus.
    €50
  3. Le vertige de l'or
    Stewart Edward WHITE, Léon BOCQUET

    Le vertige de l'or

    Albin Michel|Paris 1930|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition in French of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Half caramel marbled sheep binding, spine faded with two raised bands decorated with a central gilt fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, traces of rubbing to spine, lemon 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
  4. René Mongeot
    Emile JOUVENEL

    René Mongeot

    Eugène Figuière & Cie|Paris 1913|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half mauve cloth binding, smooth spine faded, decorated with a central gilt fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription signed by Emile Jouvenel to poet Jean Ott: "... à mon maître et à l'ami dont l'âme noble me console des lâches, si nombreux dans les lettres..." ["... to my master and to the friend whose noble soul consoles me for the cowards, so numerous in letters..."]
    €50
  5. Chez les marsouins. Mémoires. - Journal de bord. - Lettres et nouvelles
    Emile JOUVENEL

    Chez les marsouins. Mémoires. - Journal de bord. - Lettres et nouvelles

    Eugène Figuière & Cie|Paris 1914|13 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition printed on laid paper.
    Half mauve cloth binding, smooth spine faded decorated with a central gilt fleuron, double gilt fillet at tail, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription signed by Emile Jouvenel to his friend the poet Jean Ott which has been slightly trimmed at head.
    €50
  6. 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 Gabriel Reuillard.
    Two tiny lacks, not serious, to head of spine, small foxings on the first endpaper, wich contains the inscription.
    €580
  7. Bons pour la mort ou les trop purs
    Stephen HECQUET

    Bons pour la mort ou les trop purs

    Nagel|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription from Stephen Hecquet to Jacqueline Durnerin.
    Two small tears to foot of the covers.
    €100
  8. La grande chance de Marie-Madeleine cardiaque
    Stephen HECQUET

    La grande chance de Marie-Madeleine cardiaque

    Nagel|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Signed autograph inscription from Stephen Hecquet to Jacqueline Durnerin: "... ce livre qui n'en est pas un..." ["... this book which is not one..."]
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  9. Le serment d'un breton, les réfractaires de 1832. - L'élève badin. - Dans la peau du docteur. - Un roman maritime
    Jules GRINGOIRE

    Le serment d'un breton, les réfractaires de 1832. - L'élève badin. - Dans la peau du docteur. - Un roman maritime

    Imprimerie Centrale • Librairie Veau-Besnardeau • Librairie René Leclerc • Imprimerie Chantreau & Cie|Nantes • & Château-Gontier 1893 & 1912 & 1919 & 1927|13.50 x 20 cm|4 volumes reliés en 1
    Reprint for the first play, hors commerce first editions for the three others.
    Half marbled caramel sheep binding, faded spine with two raised bands decorated with gilt central fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, olive sheep title label, traces of rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved for each of the 4 volumes, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jules Gringoire to the poet Jean Ott on each of the plays.
    Rare collection of these plays not distributed in trade
    €120
  10. Notre armée
    Emile MANCEAU

    Notre armée

    Charpentier|Paris 1901|12 x 19 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half brown shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with double black fillets, gilt date at foot, some traces of rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Signed autograph inscription from Emile Manceau to the poet Jean Ott.
    €50
  11. Jehan Bodel avec des commentaires sur le "Congé de Baude Fastoul"
    Émile LANGLADE

    Jehan Bodel avec des commentaires sur le "Congé de Baude Fastoul"

    F.R. de Rudeval|Paris 1909|16 x 25 cm|relié
    First edition, of which no deluxe copies were issued.
    Half brown shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with double black fillets, gilt date at foot, traces of rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Signed autograph inscription from Emile Langlade to the poet Jean Ott.
    €60
  12. Pèlerinage en Artois
    Arthur MAYEUR, Émile POITEAU

    Pèlerinage en Artois

    Editions Maurice d'Hartoy|Paris 1933|18 x 24 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 100 service de presse copies on colored paper.
    Half marbled caramel sheep binding, spine with two raised bands decorated with gilt central fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, some light rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, one upper corner bumped, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Very fine signed autograph inscription from Emile Poiteau to the poet Jean Ott ending in verse.
    Illustrated with wood engravings and drawings by Arthur Mayeur.
    €60
  13. Vers salutaires, poésies humoristiques
    André LAVEZZARI, Ernest DEPRÉ

    Vers salutaires, poésies humoristiques

    Imprimerie Frazier-Soye|Paris 1926|18 x 24.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 94 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
    Half brown shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with black double fillets, gilt date at foot, some light rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, two corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Fine signed autograph inscription from Ernest Depré to the poet Jean Ott in the form of a quatrain.
    Illustrated with 37 drawings by André Lavezzari.
    Preface by Jean Richepin.
    €60
  14. L'enfant d'Austerlitz
    Paul ADAM

    L'enfant d'Austerlitz

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1902|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half pink cloth binding, smooth faded spine decorated with gilt floral motif, gilt double fillet and date at foot, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by A. Mertens.
    Signed autograph inscription from Paul Adam to the poet Jean Ott.
    Our copy is enhanced with a signed autograph postcard from the author addressed to the same.
    We also include the funeral announcement for the requiem mass for the repose of Paul Adam.
    Work illustrated with plates.


    €80
  15. L'état de siège
    Albert CAMUS

    L'état de siège

    Gallimard|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Albert Camus to Henri Gouhier.
    Paper yellowed as usual, spine sunned, retaining its advertising slip.
    €1,800
  16. Actuelles II - Chroniques 1948-1953
    Albert CAMUS

    Actuelles II - Chroniques 1948-1953

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription from Albert Camus to J.P. Loiseau : "... pour le remercier encore...[to thank him once more]."
    Spine lightly sunned.
    €1,800
  17. La Marne
    Georges BLOND

    La Marne

    Presses de la Cité|Paris 1962|13.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Publisher's binding in full boards, with the illustrated dust jacket.
    Signed autograph inscription from Georges Blond to Marcel Aymé's daughter, Colette Magne, and to her husband, Raymond: "A Colette Magne avec qui j'ai livré la bataille de l'hôtel Continental et à Raymond, en souvenir d'autres combats plus dramatiques" ["To Colette Magne with whom I fought the battle of the Continental Hotel and to Raymond, in memory of other more dramatic battles"].
    Iconography, handsome copy.
    €50
  18. Rien n'a pu les abattre
    Georges BLOND

    Rien n'a pu les abattre

    Presses de la Cité|Paris 1967|13.50 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Publisher's binding in full red boards, with the cellophane wrapper.
    Signed autograph inscription from the author to Marcel Aymé's daughter, Colette Magne.
    Fine copy.
    €40
  19. La femme et le pantin
    Pierre LOUŸS

    La femme et le pantin

    Mercure de France|Paris 1898|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition printed on ordinary paper, with statement of second edition.
    Half dark green sheep binding, spine sunned with four raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards, minor tears without consequence to top edges, top corners slightly bumped, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved with a small library shelf label pasted on bearing the printed mention "Paul Reboux", contemporary binding.
    Precious autograph inscription from the author to Paul Reboux.
    Some pages dog-eared at head by the dedicatee as reading markers, some marginal annotations in red colored pencil, a small marginal tear with minimal lack at head of...
    €380
  20. Le bachelier
    Jules VALLÈS

    Le bachelier

    Charpentier|Paris 1881|12 x 19 cm|relié

    First edition on ordinary paper, stated the second.
    Contemporary half khaki cloth Bradel binding over marbled paper boards by Paul Vié, initials and date gilt to bottom of spine, covers preserved.
    Precious autograph inscription from the author to the noted art critic Philippe Burty.
    Occasional spotting, principally affecting margins.

    €2,000
  21. Lydia de Tunis
    Paul-Louis GARNIER

    Lydia de Tunis

    Librairie des lettres|Paris 1919|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, with no mention of deluxe copies.
    Half burgundy cloth binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, date and double gilt fillet at foot, head slightly rubbed, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription signed by Paul-Louis Garnier to the Baroness de la Tombelle.
    Publisher's printed tribute above the manuscript dedication.
    €50
  22. Lettres inédites publiées avec une introduction et des commentaires de Louis Gillet
    Charles-Augustin SAINTE-BEUVE, Alfred de VIGNY

    Lettres inédites publiées avec une introduction et des commentaires de Louis Gillet

    Kra|Paris 1929|15 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on laid paper, ours unnumbered, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine signed autograph inscription from Louis Gillet to the poet Armand Godoy mentioning Charles Baudelaire and Edgar Allan Poe
    As frontispiece, a facsimile of an autograph letter from Sainte-Beuve to Vigny.
    Spine and boards marginally sunned, handsome interior condition.
    €50
  23. L'argent suite
    Charles PÉGUY

    L'argent suite

    Cahiers de la Quinzaine|Paris 1913|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper
    Half cream-colored cloth Bradel binding over marbled paper boards by Gauché, dark brown morocco title piece (one scratch), covers lined and preserved
    Rare autograph inscription from Charles Péguy over two pages, to Gounelle : " Mardi 29 Avril 1913, cher monsieur Gounelle voici encore un cahier emporté dans les présentes tempêtes
    Je suis votre affectueusement dévoué Péguy [Tuesday 29 April 1913, dear monsieur Gounelle here is another notebook caught up in the present storms
    I remain your affectionately devoted Péguy]."
    €3,000
  24. L'argent
    Charles PÉGUY

    L'argent

    Cahiers de la Quinzaine|Paris 1913|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper
    Contemporary half mint-green cloth Bradel binding over marbled paper boards, spine with gilt floral motif, dark brown morocco titlepiece (lightly rubbed), double gilt fillet to foot, covers (with slight angular lacks) preserved
    Rare autograph inscription by Charles Péguy to Monsieur Saffrey : "Mardi 4 Mars 1913, je suis votre fidèle dévoué Péguy [Tuesday 4 March 1913, I am your faithfully devoted Péguy]." Paper yellowed as usual.
    €3,000
  25. L'homme traqué
    Francis CARCO

    L'homme traqué[The Hunted Man]

    Albin Michel|Paris 1922|17 x 25.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui

    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vélin de cuve paper reserved for the “XX” bibliophile group, the tirage de tête.
    A good copy complete with its double covers by Albin Michel and the “XX” bibliophile group.
    Joints of chemise rubbed, modern slipcase, tiny insignificant worming to endpapers.

    Signed by the author on justification page.

    €1,000
  26. L'oeuvre en prose de Tirso de Molina
    André NOUGUÉ

    L'oeuvre en prose de Tirso de Molina

    Centre de recherches de l'Institut d'études hispaniques|Paris 1962|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from André Nougue to Michèle Pozzo.
    Minor marginal worming of no consequence to the first cover, otherwise a handsome copy complete with its errata leaf.
    €50
  27. J'ai trois robes dintinguées...
    André SPIRE

    J'ai trois robes dintinguées...

    Les cahiers du Centre|Nevers 1910|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by André Spire to François Porché and his wife.
    Spine very skilfully restored, handsome copy.
    €100
  28. Tempêtes sur l'occident 1945-1975
    Louise WEISS

    Tempêtes sur l'occident 1945-1975

    Albin Michel|Paris 1976|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Louise Weiss to Anne Deack.
    A small marginal crease and minimal worming to boards, a small paper loss at foot of rear board left by a torn-off label.
    €150
  29. Essai sur Jules-Amédée Barbey d'Aurevilly
    Pierre de CRISENOY

    Essai sur Jules-Amédée Barbey d'Aurevilly

    Bibliothèque des entretiens idéalistes|Paris 1908|14 x 23 cm|broché

    First edition printed in 250 copies.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Pierre de Crisenoy on a full page in red ink in the manner of Barbey d'Aurevilly to Monsieur H. Barthélémy: "... au réalisateur de tant de beaux livres et en remerciement de la magnifique édition des "Membra", ce humble essai de mes vingt ans, en attendant mieux. / 18 Septembre 1944." ["... to the creator of so many beautiful books and in gratitude for the magnificent edition of "Membra", this humble attempt from my twenties, awaiting better. / 18 September 1944."]
    Worming to boards, handsome interior condition.
    Rare.

    €80
  30. Le berceau sous le beffroi
    Nicolas BOURGEOIS

    Le berceau sous le beffroi

    Plon|Paris 1934|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half chocolate sheep binding, faded spine with two raised bands decorated with a central gilt fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, cherry red shagreen title-label, some rubbing traces on spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Signed autograph inscription from Nicolas Bourgeois to poet Jean Ott.
    €50
  31. Bibliographie des marionnettes
    Eugène LEFEBVRE, Paul JEANNE

    Bibliographie des marionnettes

    La soupente de Guignol • Les éditions de la très illustre compagnie des Petits comédiens de bois|Paris 1926|16.50 x 25 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only issue with 2 Holland copies.
    Half fir-green shagreen binding, faded spine with five raised bands showing traces of rubbing, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated by Eugène Lefebvre.
    Handsome interior condition without foxing.
    Rare.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by the author to poet Jean Ott: "... en souvenir des premiers rapports officiels de Guignol avec Lafleur et en remerciement sincère pour avoir écouter mon appel pour la rénovation des théâtres..." ["... in...
    €300
  32. Les fiancés de Jéricho
    Charles BOUTIN

    Les fiancés de Jéricho

    Editions du temps présent|Paris 1913|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition printed on ordinary paper, with only 2 Holland copies on deluxe paper.
    Bradel binding in half mint green cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt fleuron, gilt date and fillet at foot, brown shagreen title-label with scratches, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Signed autograph inscription from the author.
    €50
  33. Paquet de gris. Nouvelles d'Indochine
    Michel TAURIAC

    Paquet de gris. Nouvelles d'Indochine

    Imprimerie pour le commerce et l'industrie|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Michel Tauriac to André Kocher.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  34. Le pavillon des amourettes ou Gaspard et les bourgeois d'Ambert
    Henri POURRAT

    Le pavillon des amourettes ou Gaspard et les bourgeois d'Ambert

    Albin Michel|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Half caramel sheep binding, spine with two raised bands showing traces of rubbing, date and double gilt fillet at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription signed by Henri Pourrat, in Spanish, to the Bacchic poet Jean Ott.
    €80
  35. Documents littéraires
    Émile ZOLA

    Documents littéraires[Literary Documents]

    Charpentier|Paris 1881|12 x 18.50 cm|relié

    First edition.
    Contemporary red cloth Bradel binding by Pierson, spine with gilt floral motif, date and double gilt fillet to foot, black shagreen title label.
    A little light spotting, principally affecting the first and final few leaves.
    Ex libris of Adolphe Racot on inside upper cover.
    Concerning Victor Hugo, Alfred de Musset, George Sand, François-René de Chateaubriand, Théophile Gautier, Alexandre Dumas fils, and so on…

    Autograph inscription from Emile Zola to Adolphe Racot.

    €1,500
  36. Le bourreau du Pérou
    Georges RIBEMONT-DESSAIGNES

    Le bourreau du Pérou

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the advance (service de presse) copies.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes to Joseph Delteil.
    A very good copy.
    €480
  37. Féerie pour une autre fois II - Normance
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    Féerie pour une autre fois II - Normance

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|14 x 21 cm|relié sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête
    Autograph inscription from Louis-Ferdinand Céline to his friend Pierre Duverger, the only photographer to have taken color photographs of Céline
    Quality blueish paper covers, sunned (as is often the case)
    Ex libris pasted onto foot of half-title
    This copy has a half black morocco chemise, spine in six compartments, date to foot, and a slipcase edged in black morocco, both by Goy & Vilaine.
    €10,000
  38. Dans le sillage des drakkars
    Louis BERGEN LE PLAY, Pierre MAC ORLAN

    Dans le sillage des drakkars

    Les Editions du Scorpion|Paris 1963|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by the author to Lucien Mettai: "... ces histoires de nos turbulents ancêtres les vikings. / Hommage d'un gars de la côte salée." ["... these stories of our turbulent ancestors the Vikings. / Tribute from a guy from the salt coast."]
    Preface by Pierre Mac Orlan. Illustrated cover after a vignette by Gustave Alaux. A fold mark along the entire length of the front cover.
    €40
  39. L'esprit nouveau
    Mathias MORHARDT

    L'esprit nouveau

    Librairie Molière|Paris 1905|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, printed on ordinary paper.
    Signed autograph inscription from Mathias Morhardt to Marcel Cottière.
    Spine and boards uniformly sunned, small marginal spotting to boards.
    €50
  40. Fêtes galantes
    Paul VERLAINE

    Fêtes galantes

    Léon Vanier|Paris 1891|12.50 x 19 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
    Later edition on Hollande paper
    Chemise backed in dark green morocco over marbled paper boards, marbled pastedowns and endpapers, slipcase edged with same morocco and with boards of the same paper, lined with apple-green paper
    Rare inscription from Paul Verlaine to Achille Segard
    A small marginal lack to pages 15 & 16 due to paper fault, manuscript note “1866” in ink below the date featuring on the upper cover
    A rare, unsophisticated and uncut copy.
    €5,800
  41. Causeries du lundi
    Charles-Augustin SAINTE-BEUVE

    Causeries du lundi[Monday Chats]

    Garnier frères|Paris 1857|11.50 x 18.50 cm|15 volumes reliés
    Third edition, first in parts.
    Contemporary half caramel-colored calf over marbled paper boards, spine in six compartments with gilt dots and double gilt compartments richly gilt with decorative motifs, dark red morocco title pieces and dark green volume labels, some headpieces slightly rubbed, headpiece of volume four repaired, some joints cracked and repaired, gilt fillet frame to covers, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, some corners bumped, top edge gilt.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Charles Augustin Saint-Beuve to Madame Paul Huet, the wife of the noted Romantic painter and friend of Victor Hugo.
    Manuscript ex donos of Pierre Jean David d'Angers'...
    €1,200
  42. Mont-Oriol
    Guy de MAUPASSANT

    Mont-Oriol

    Victor-Havard|Paris 1887|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié

    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Contemporary half cloth adorned with arabesques over marbled paper boards, spine with gilt fillets and olive-green shagreen title-piece (repair to edges), marbled pastedowns and endpapers, one lower corner rubbed.
    Autograph inscription from Guy de Maupassant to monsieur Caron.

    €2,000
  43. Le ressassement éternel
    Maurice BLANCHOT

    Le ressassement éternel

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1951|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 990 copies on Ghaldwill, the only deluxe copies after 10 on pur fil.
    Half blue morocco binding, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, covers with marbled paper, blue paper endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved (spine slightly sunned with small filled losses), top edge gilt, binding signed by Goy & Vilaine.
    Exceptional and moving signed autograph inscription from Maurice Blanchot to his mother and sister: "Pour vous mes très chères, ces pages, hélas bien anciennes, en toute affection. Maurice. / Mais avant le commencement, il y a le recommencement qui fait de la lumière une fascination, de toute chose une image et de nous le coeur...
    €2,800
  44. Poèmes de la Genèse suivis du Chant de la vie
    Jean LEGER

    Poèmes de la Genèse suivis du Chant de la vie

    Edition du Bon plaisir|Toulouse 1923|19.50 x 29 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 446 numbered copies on Marais paper, ours one of 46 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies with 29 on Japan paper and 75 on Holland paper.
    Autograph inscription from the author to Doctor Paul Voivenel enriched with a signed autograph tribute from the illustrator.
    Work illustrated with 25 original woodcuts by Max Bugnicourt.Preface by J.H. Rosny.
    €80
  45. Auvergne
    André SIRAMY, Jean RAYMOND

    Auvergne

    S. n.|s. l. • [Clermont-Ferrand] 1976|27 x 36.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise
    First edition, one of 25 hors commerce copies on Canson paper reserved for the author and collaborators, deluxe copy.
    Work illustrated with 10 original drawings hors-texte by Jean Raymond.
    Signed autograph inscription by the illustrator expanded with the author's signature below the justification page.
    Fine copy.
    €100
  46. L'empire et la trappe
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    L'empire et la trappe

    Librairie du carrefour|Paris 1930|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the author's first book, with no mention of deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Audiberti to Anatole Jakovsky.
    Small marginal worming to the back cover, a small tear reglued at the foot of the spine, handsome interior condition.
    €180
  47. Aminadab
    Maurice BLANCHOT

    Aminadab

    Gallimard|Paris 1942|14 x 20.50 cm|relié
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Elegant half dark red morocco over marbled paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, spine in six compartments, gilt date to foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine (sunned) preserved, top edge gilt.
    Fine and handsome autograph inscription signed from Maurice Blanchot to his brother René and his wife Inge : Un bonze demanda un jour au bonze Sozan Daishi : Qu'est-ce quiest le plus précieux au monde ? / N'importe quoi, une charogne, latête d'un chat mort, répondit Sosan Daishi. / Pourquoi ? ? Parcequ'on ne peut l'évaluer. Zenso Mondo. / Pour René et Inge en toute affection. Maurice. [A bonze asked bonze Sozan...
    €2,800
  48. La patrie. Les devoirs envers elle
    F. HOSATTE

    La patrie. Les devoirs envers elle

    Imprimerie Nouvelle|Belfort 1907|13.50 x 21.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition published in a small number of copies.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by F. Hosatte to Adolphe Neugewirtz at the head of the front cover: "... en souvenir de l'obtention de son certificat d'études le 23 Juin 1910." ["in memory of obtaining his certificate of studies on June 23, 1910."]
    Covers marginally spotted and slightly discolored, handsome interior condition. Rare pamphlet.
    €70
  49. L'empire et la trappe
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    L'empire et la trappe

    Librairie du carrefour|Paris 1930|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the author's first book, with no mention of large paper copies.
    Autograph inscription from Jacques Audiberti to Roland Dorgelès.
    A very good copy.
    €200
  50. La philosophie de Georges Courteline - La conversion d'Alceste - Poèmes
    Georges COURTELINE

    La philosophie de Georges Courteline - La conversion d'Alceste - Poèmes

    Nouvelle librairie de France|Paris 1949|18.50 x 29.50 cm|broché
    Edition illustrated with hors-texte pochoir illustrations by Lucien Boucher, one of the copies on alfa paper.
    Autograph inscriptions signed by Madame Georges Courteline and Michel Simon to the actor Noël-Noël: "... en souvenir d'un partenaire fugace avec toute mon amitié" ["in memory of a fleeting partner with all my friendship"].
    Preface by Edouard Herriot. Minor worming at beginning and end of volume.
    €100
  51. Aspects marocains
    Christian VIELJEUX

    Aspects marocains

    Editions F. Pijollet|La Rochelle 1957|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Signed and dated autograph inscription from the author to Pascal François.
    Covers slightly soiled, dampstain to foot of rear cover, handsome interior condition.
    €45
  52. Respect au balayeur
    Denys-Paul BOULOC

    Respect au balayeur

    Editions Subervie|Rodez 1968|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 10 on pur fil.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Denys-Paul Bouloc to Raymond Fournier.
    Fine and rare copy.
    €60
  53. Discours prononcé à l'Académie française par M. le vicomte Henri de Bornier pour la réception de M. Emile Zola et recueilli par André Thérive
    (Émile ZOLA) André THÉRIVE

    Discours prononcé à l'Académie française par M. le vicomte Henri de Bornier pour la réception de M. Emile Zola et recueilli par André Thérive

    Editions du Trianon|Paris 1932|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 800 numbered copies on Auvergne paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by André Thérive to Emile Mireaux "... qui a gardé sûrement le goût des canulars" ["... who surely retained his taste for hoaxes"].
    Spine and first cover uniformly faded as usual, second cover marginally faded, handsome interior condition.
    €50
  54. Cité de Carcassonne. L'âme des pierres
    Jules RIVALS

    Cité de Carcassonne. L'âme des pierres

    Chez l'auteur|s. l. • [Carcassonne] s. d. [1920]|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition printed on laid paper.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by the author to Madeleine Roch.
    Work illustrated with 13 plates by Léo Bringuier.
    Handsome copy complete with its fold-out at the end.
    €45
  55. Qui sont les contemporains
    Jean RISTAT

    Qui sont les contemporains

    Gallimard|Paris 1975|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Ristat to Maurice Blanchot.
    Minimal worming without consequence to covers and spine.
    €60
  56. Chili ou la tentative révolution/légalité
    Olivier DUHAMEL

    Chili ou la tentative révolution/légalité

    Gallimard|Paris 1974|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Olivier Duhamel to Maurice Blanchot.
    Minimal interior worming, two small angular creases at head and foot of back cover.
    €50
  57. Le fil(s) perdu suivi de Le lit de Nicolas Boileau et de Jules Verne
    Jean RISTAT

    Le fil(s) perdu suivi de Le lit de Nicolas Boileau et de Jules Verne

    Gallimard|Paris 1974|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Ristat to Maurice Blanchot. Postface by Louis Aragon.
    Very light occasional worming on the covers.
    €60
  58. Aminadab
    Maurice BLANCHOT

    Aminadab

    Gallimard|Paris 1942|14.50 x 21 cm|broché

    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy. A handsome and moving autograph inscription from Maurice Blanchot to his brother, sister-in-law and nephews: "Qui m'a tué ma mort, c'est là ce que je demande. H. von Kleist ["Who killed my death, that is what I ask here. H. von Kleist”].
    Covers and spine lightly sunned at edges (but not seriously). 

    €1,700
  59. Isabella Morra
    André PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES

    Isabella Morra

    Gallimard|Paris 1973|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Minor spotting to covers, without consequence.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from André Pieyre de Mandiargues to Maurice Blanchot.
    €200
  60. Glissements progressifs du plaisir
    Alain ROBBE-GRILLET

    Glissements progressifs du plaisir

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1974|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Alain Robbe-Grillet to Maurice Blanchot.
    Two small spots to the centre of the spine and first cover, a marginal fold to head of lower cover.
    €450
  61. E J
    Dominique FOURCADE, Didier CAHEN

    E J

    Jean-Luc Poivret|Paris 1991|19.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscriptions from three of the authors to Maurice Blanchot.
    Small marginal stains to covers.
    €200
  62. Par la plus haute porte
    Roger CHATEAUNEU

    Par la plus haute porte

    Gallimard|Paris 1973|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, one of the service de presse (advance) copies.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Roger Chateauneu to Maurice Blanchot.
    Slight worming of no consequence.
    €60
  63. Saisons qui portez tout
    Maurice BOURG

    Saisons qui portez tout

    Editions Saint-Germain-des-Prés|Paris 1974|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Maurice Bourg to Maurice Blanchot. Our copy is enhanced with an autograph letter signed by the author also addressed to Maurice Blanchot.
    Minor worming to boards.
    €50
  64. Le retour du printemps
    Gérard LEGRAND

    Le retour du printemps

    Le Soleil Noir|Paris 1974|13 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Gérard Legrand to Maurice Blanchot.
    Cover illustrated by Hervé Télémaque. Minor spotting without gravity on the covers.
    €120
  65. Deutsches requiem
    Pierre BOURGEADE

    Deutsches requiem

    Gallimard|Paris 1973|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Pierre Bourgeade to Maurice Blanchot.
    A small stain and a scratch on the first cover.
    €100
  66. Le jeune homme immobile
    Claude DELMAS

    Le jeune homme immobile

    Flammarion|Paris 1972|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Claude Delmas to Maurice Blanchot.
    €60
  67. Trois fois huit
    Dominique GRANDMONT

    Trois fois huit

    Solin|Paris 1990|11.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Dominique Grandmont to Maurice Blanchot.
    A pale marginal dampstain at the foot of the pages in the second half of the work.
    €50
  68. Les symboles
    Maurice BOUCHOR

    Les symboles

    Charpentier & Cie|Paris 1888|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Maurice Bouchor to José Maria de Heredia.
    A little light spotting principally to covers.
    €200
  69. Instincts
    Francis CARCO

    Instincts

    Union française d'éditions|Paris 1911|11 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition published in a small number of copies, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half hazelnut shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt cartouche and friezes, some traces of rubbing to spine and edges, original wrappers preserved, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to Joseph Périer.
    Very rare copy of the author's first work.
    €380
  70. S/Z
    Roland BARTHES

    S/Z

    Seuil|Paris 1970|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Roland Barthes to journalist and historian Antoine Casanova.
    Spine lightly sunned, light dampstain to top edge, pale stain to head of front cover.
    €450
  71. Les pieds dans le plat
    René CREVEL

    Les pieds dans le plat

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by René Crevel to the Swedish writer and diplomat Kjelle R.S. Stromberg.
    Two discreet marginal restorations at head and foot of one joint.
    €450
  72. Les bas-fonds de la société
    Henry MONNIER

    Les bas-fonds de la société

    Jules Claye|Paris 1862|16 x 25 cm|relié
    First Edition printed 200 copies numbered on white vellum.
    Publisher's binding in full ivory cardboard vellum, back with four nerves set with black threads, framing of double black nets on the boards.
    Rare autograph dedication signed by Henry Monnier to a friend.
    Beautiful copy established in its binding of the publisher.
    €800
  73. Ignace de Loyola et la Compagnie de Jésus - Exemplaire de Victor Hugo
    Eugène SPULLER

    Ignace de Loyola et la Compagnie de Jésus - Exemplaire de Victor Hugo

    Georges Decaux|Paris s. d. [1876]|12.50 x 20 cm|relié
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in half sand-colored cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, black sheep title-label with some scratches, small spots on spine, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved (tiny lack at foot of first cover, lacks at foot of second cover).
    Rare and precious signed autograph inscription to Victor Hugo "... with the affectionate respects of the author..."
    Eugène Spuller, close friend and collaborator of Léon Gambetta, owed his political rise to Victor Hugo when Hugo chose him "to be his substitute in the senatorial elections of the Seine"...
    €1,000
  75. Le retour éternel
    Édouard DUJARDIN

    Le retour éternel

    Editions Moly-Sabata|Sablons 1934|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 445 copies on alfa paper, ours one of 60 reserved for press service, the only deluxe copies with 15 on pure thread.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Edouard Dujardin to Léon-Paul Fargue "... who still remembers the 'Fin d'Antonia'! With all my heart."
    A small tear reglued at the head of one joint.
    €200
  76. Eléments d'autocritique
    Louis ALTHUSSER

    Eléments d'autocritique

    Hachette|Paris 1974|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition for which there were no large paper copies.
    Rare autograph inscription from Louis Althusser.
    €400
  77. De Kafka à Kafka
    Maurice BLANCHOT (Franz KAFKA)

    De Kafka à Kafka[From Kafka to Kafka]

    Gallimard|Paris 1981|11 x 18 cm|broché
    The first edition published only in paperback format, of which there were no deluxe copies, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
    Moving and precious signed autograph inscription from Maurice Blanchot to his sister Marguerite on a card mounted on the first endpaper: "Chère Marg, ce livre qui n'est pas un livre mais qui te dit en ces jours si sombres, ma fidèle, ma profonde affection. Maurice." ["Dear Marg, this book which is not a book but which tells you in these dark days, my faithful one, my deep affection. Maurice."]
    Envelope bearing Marguerite Blanchot's address written by her brother Maurice mounted on the half-title page. Marguerite Blanchot...
    €1,200
  78. Le pays et le vin Beaujolais suivi d'une anthologie bachique
    Léon FOILLARD, Tony DAVID

    Le pays et le vin Beaujolais suivi d'une anthologie bachique

    Jean Guillermet|Villefranche en Beaujolais [Villefranche-sur-Saône] 1929|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Autograph inscription signed by Léon Foillard.
    Work decorated with a frontispiece by P. Burnot, drawings by J. Limonon as well as photographic plates.
    Preface by Justin Godart.
    Spine sunned and cracked with dampstain at head, boards marginally sunned and also with corner tears, handsome interior condition.
    €70
  79. L'année de l'amour
    Simone RAPIN

    L'année de l'amour

    Editions Pierre Boillat Bienne|Bienne [Biel/Bienne] 1957|10.50 x 7.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by the author to Maurice Blanchot.
    The inscription has been damaged by a clear dampstain which also affects the front cover.
    €30
  80. Gengis-Khan
    Vassili YAN

    Gengis-Khan

    Editions du Pavois|Paris 1946|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from the translator to Maurice Blanchot.
    A slight angular lack at the foot of the second cover, spine with a clear dampstain at foot.
    €60
  81. Jean-Paul
    Marcel GUERSANT

    Jean-Paul

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1953|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Marcel Guersant to Maurice Blanchot: "... critique éminent devant lequel l'auteur ne se présente qu'avec crainte et tremblement. / J'ose offrir ce livre, où - dans un silence profond - la grâce se fraye la voie d'une âme" ["... eminent critic before whom the author presents himself only with fear and trembling. / I dare offer this book, where - in profound silence - grace carves the path of a soul"]
    Worming to spine and covers, complete with publisher's slip.
    €250
  82. Les voies souterraines
    Luce AMY

    Les voies souterraines

    Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Luce Amy to Maurice Blanchot.
    Marginal worming to head and front cover, one joint slightly cracked at foot.
    €50
  83. Ceux de la bonne auberge
    Guillaume WODLI

    Ceux de la bonne auberge

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Guillaume Wodli to Maurice Blanchot.
    Minor marginal tears to spine and covers, light scratches of no consequence at foot of second cover.
    €50
  84. L'espace du dedans
    Henri MICHAUX

    L'espace du dedans

    Gallimard|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First collected edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Elegant half green morocco over marbled paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, spine in six compartments, gilt date at foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine (sunned) preserved, top edge gilt.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Henri Michaux to Maurice Blanchot.
    A very good copy in a perfectly suited binding.
    €1,500
  85. Si peu que rien
    Denis MARION

    Si peu que rien

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Denis Marion to Maurice Blanchot: "... ce faux-pas romantique".
    Two small stains on the front cover.
    €60
  86. Mille et un jours. Aventures de la belle Doudjda
    Lucienne FAVRE

    Mille et un jours. Aventures de la belle Doudjda

    Denoël|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Lucienne Favre to Maurice Blanchot.
    €80
  87. La révolution des saints, 1520-1536
    Gabriel d' AUBARÈDE

    La révolution des saints, 1520-1536

    Gallimard|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Gabriel d'Aubarède to Maurice Blanchot.
    Two tears to the spine which also has a lack at foot.
    €60
  88. Poulido
    Raymond LACAZE

    Poulido

    Editions Subervie|Rodez 1959|14 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Raymond Lacaze to Maurice Blanchot.
    Complete with its publisher's wraparound band.
    €60
  89. Les enfants de la colère
    Edmond BUCHET

    Les enfants de la colère

    Corrêa|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the advance copies.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Edmond Buchet to Maurice Blanchot.
    Small tears with minimal lacks to the first cover, joints cracked at head and foot.
    €60
  90. Rubens
    Jean MAUCLÈRE

    Rubens

    Editions Colbert|Paris 1943|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Mauclère to Maurice Blanchot.
    Joints slightly cracked at head and foot.
    €80
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