<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. Joseph de Maistre, textes choisis et présentés par E.M. Cioran
    Emil Michel CIORAN

    Joseph de Maistre, textes choisis et présentés par E.M. Cioran

    Editions du Rocher|Paris 1957|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies, one advance (service de presse) copy.
    With an autograph inscription from E.M. Cioran to François Erval.
    Covers and spine lightly and marginally sunned as usual, copy retaining its advertising slip.
    €450
  2. Le désordre de la mémoire, entretiens avec Francine Mallet
    André PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES

    Le désordre de la mémoire, entretiens avec Francine Mallet

    Gallimard|Paris 1975|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from A. Pieyre de Mandiargues to a couple who were his friends, enhanced with the signature of F. Mallet.
    Handsome copy.
    €70
  3. La parade des joueurs
    Jean DOLENT

    La parade des joueurs

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1883|16 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Jean Dolent to Madame Gustave Kahn containing this confession: "les choses que je ne fais pas me prennent beaucoup de temps; je ne les fait pas, mais j'y songe : les choses que je ne fais pas me prennent tout mon temps..." ["the things I don't do take up much of my time; I don't do them, but I think about them: the things I don't do take up all my time..."]
    Corner losses to boards, light scattered foxing.
    Rare.
    €80
  4. Gnomon's land
    Joël-Peter SHAPIRO

    Gnomon's land

    Ulysse fin de siècle|Dijon 1987|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation established by the author and F. Dominique, one of 500 numbered copies on ivory laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by the author to Nathalie Sarraute.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned without consequence, otherwise handsome copy.
    €40
  5. La poule aux oeufs d'or
    Georges THIALET

    La poule aux oeufs d'or

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Half navy sheep binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets, some minor rubbing to spine and headcaps, moiré-effect paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Exceptional and moving full-page autograph inscription signed by Georges Thialet to a close friend.
    €80
  6. Voyage autour du monde
    Charles A. WILSON

    Voyage autour du monde

    La Compagnie de l'imprimerie moderne|Montréal [Montreal] 1923|16 x 25 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's full navy blue cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine, some scratches to spine and joints, blind fillets framing the boards.
    Autograph inscription signed by Charles A. Wilson.
    Iconography.
    Some light foxing of no significance.
    €80
  7. Gerbes de lis
    François OUDOT

    Gerbes de lis

    Eugène Figuière & Cie|Paris 1913|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed on laid paper with no mention of deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from François Oudot.
    Illustrated work with a photographic portrait of the author as frontispiece.
    Marginal foxing to covers and endpapers, otherwise handsome interior condition.
    €80
  8. L'amour en perles
    Jean CHARLES

    L'amour en perles

    Presses de la Cité|Paris 1974|13.50 x 21.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Publisher's full red boards, complete with its illustrated dust jacket which bears no defects.
    Signed autograph inscription by the author.
    Handsome copy.
    €30
  9. Un aventurier suisse sous les drapeaux de l'étranger
    Hans BRINGOLF

    Un aventurier suisse sous les drapeaux de l'étranger

    Imp. Held|Lausanne s. d. [1943]|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription covering almost a full page by the author, reproducing an article dedicated to him by the daily newspaper "Le Soir".
    A marginal restoration using adhesive paper on the first endpaper affecting the autograph inscription.
    €80
  10. Concordances
    Hélène de MIRAMON

    Concordances

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1941|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the rare author's copies on Holland paper, not mentioned in the print run justification.
    Autograph inscription signed by Hélène de Miramon.
    Our copy is enhanced with 2 autograph letters dated and signed by the author of 2 pages each as well as a visiting card with a few words addressed to the dedicatee.
    Handsome set.
    €300
  11. Chroniques de l'homme maigre suivies de Propos d'hier
    Paul MORAND

    Chroniques de l'homme maigre suivies de Propos d'hier

    Grasset|Paris 1941|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 62 numbered copies on alfa, the only printing after 18 pur fil.
    Autograph inscription from Paul Morand.
    Small marginal spots to covers and endpapers, otherwise a good copy.
    €450
  12. Cours d'histoire universelle à l'Hôtel de ville. - Les questions sociales dans l'Antiquité. - Symbolique des religions anciennes et modernes. - Catéchisme religieux des libres penseurs. - Les oracles
    Louis Nicolas MENARD

    Cours d'histoire universelle à l'Hôtel de ville. - Les questions sociales dans l'Antiquité. - Symbolique des religions anciennes et modernes. - Catéchisme religieux des libres penseurs. - Les oracles

    Administration des Deux Revues • Librairie de l'Art Indépendant • E. Leroux • Hurtau|Paris 1891 & 1898 & 1896 & 1875 & 1897|14.50 x 23 cm|5 volumes reliés en 1
    First edition of each volume.
    Bradel binding in half red cloth, smooth spine decorated with double gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved for each volume.
    Autograph inscriptions signed by the author to Messrs. Ravaisson and Caro at the head of the first cover of the first volume and on the title page of the fourth volume.
    A handsome and rare set.
    €450
  13. Le mouvement littéraire socialiste depuis 1830
    J.-M. GROS, Francis NORGELET

    Le mouvement littéraire socialiste depuis 1830

    Albin Michel|Paris s. d. [circa 1910]|12 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half marbled hazelnut sheep binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands, scratches on the joints, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
    Signed autograph inscription from J.M. Gros to Francis Norgelet.
    Manuscript note by Francis Norgelet on the title page attributing authorship of this work to himself "... this book was written by Francis Norgelet on behalf of M. Gros, who only had to sign it."
    Rare copy through which one discovers the true author of this work.
    €150
  14. Fond de cantine
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Fond de cantine

    Nrf|Paris 1920|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of fourth edition used for advance copies (NRF stamp at head of second board).
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to Romain Coolus on the front endpaper: "... ce petit livre qui a traîné un peu chez les imprimeurs / avec toute ma franche gratitude pour les encouragements prodigués par un bon aîné" ["... this little book which lingered a bit at the printers / with all my sincere gratitude for the encouragement given by a good elder"].
    Spine and boards lightly sunned without concern, clear traces of adhesive tape removal at heads and feet of endpapers and on verso of boards.
    €580
  15. L'endiablée
    José GERMAIN

    L'endiablée

    Gabriel Enault|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Full page autograph inscription from the author.
    €30
  16. Les mufles s'amusent
    Maurice HAMEL

    Les mufles s'amusent

    Publications Georges Muchery|Paris 1923|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Autograph inscription from the author to head of upper cover.
    Spots to covers.
    €40
  17. Modernités - Exemplaire d'Alphonse Daudet
    Jean LORRAIN (inscribed to Alphonse DAUDET)

    Modernités - Exemplaire d'Alphonse Daudet

    Giraud et Cie|Paris 1885|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition bearing a fictitious mention of a second edition.
    Bradel binding in half spinach-green percaline, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral tool, double fillet and date at foot, red morocco title-piece, wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed by Paul Vié.
    Precious and handsome autograph presentation signed by Jean Lorrain to Alphonse Daudet: "...qui ne les lira pas au grand regret de l'auteur ces quelques mauvais vers à intentions modernes, hommage inutile et désespéré..."
    Stamp of the Daudet library on the first endpaper.
    A very fine copy, handsomely preserved in a discreet binding by Paul Vié.
    €1,800
  18. Contre l'art de duper, rien sans amour
    Walter Edo STUBBS

    Contre l'art de duper, rien sans amour

    West. Paris|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First French edition.
    Rare signed autograph inscription by Walter Edo Stubbs.
    Covers slightly and marginally shaded without any gravity, two small light stains at head and foot of the second cover.
    €70
  19. L'homme à la mesure de son temps
    André KARQUEL

    L'homme à la mesure de son temps

    Editions Sésame|s. l. 1955|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pure thread paper, deluxe copy.
    Signed autograph inscription by André Karquel.
    Work illustrated with a drawing by the author facing the justification page.
    Spine slightly sunned without gravity, handsome copy.
    €60
  20. Poséidonis
    Catherine-Jean CORDEAU

    Poséidonis

    Jouve|Paris 1957|14 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on fine paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from C.J. Cordeau.
    Joints slightly cracked then reglued at head and foot.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €50
  21. Les frères rouges
    LO DUCA

    Les frères rouges

    Fasquelle|Paris 1954|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure laid paper, deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from the author.
    Like all copies from the deluxe issue, our copy is complete with Benn's original drypoint frontispiece.
    The plastic film covering the covers showing some tears with losses, a marginal crease mark at the foot of the front cover, handsome interior condition.
    €30
  22. Le crime des riches
    Jean LORRAIN

    Le crime des riches

    Pierre Douville|Paris 1905|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half black shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with a gilt fleuron, gilt initials at foot, gilt fillet frame on snakeskin-pattern paper boards, snakeskin-pattern paper endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted on endpaper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Lorrain to Paul Padovani: "Le crime des riches qu'il côtoie tous les jours..." ["The crime of the wealthy whom he rubs shoulders with every day..."]
    Some passages of the text underlined in blue pencil.
    Handsome copy.
    €500
  24. Fresques du souvenir
    Francis NORGELET

    Fresques du souvenir

    François Bernouard|Paris 1923|17.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on handmade Arches vellum.
    Signed autograph inscription by Francis Norgelet.
    Our copy is complete with the author's portrait by Despiau and his painting by Charles Guérin.
    Furthermore, our copy is enhanced with Charles Guérin's painting engraved in three colors by Jules Germain which consists of a trial printing of 3 copies of this proof, ours bearing No. 6.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  25. Les disciples d'Emmaüs ou les étapes d'une conversion
    Théodore de WYZEWA

    Les disciples d'Emmaüs ou les étapes d'une conversion

    Perrin & Cie|Paris 1893|9 x 14.50 cm|broché
    First edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
    Binding half black shagreen, back with four nerves set with gilt fillets, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, Contemporary binding.
    Nice copy.
    Rare autograph dedication signed by Theodore de Wyzewa to Charles Pozzo di Borgo.
    €230
  26. Un drame en Livonie
    Jules VERNE

    Un drame en Livonie[A Drama in Livonia]

    Hetzel|Paris s. d. [1904]|12 x 19 cm|relié
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half hazelnut calf binding, smooth spine decorated with double gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, original covers mounted on guards and preserved, speckled top edge, modern pastiche binding unsigned by Goy & Vilaine.
    Work decorated with original illustrations by L. Benett.
    Very rare signed autograph inscription from Jules Verne to [Achille] Tournier, then Prefect of the Somme.
    Jules Verne settled in Amiens, his wife's birthplace, in 1871: "At my wife's wish I settled in Amiens, a wise city, polished, of even temper, where society is cordial and learned. One is close to Paris, close enough to have...
    €7,500
  27. Le réveille-matin - Exemplaire d'Emmanuel Berl
    Paul MORAND (inscribed to Emmanuel BERL)

    Le réveille-matin - Exemplaire d'Emmanuel Berl

    Grasset|Paris 1937|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies.
    A pleasing copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Paul Morand to Emmanuel Berl.
    €450
  28. Les soeurs Rondoli
    Guy de MAUPASSANT (inscribed to Amaury Marie RENOUL)

    Les soeurs Rondoli

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1884|12 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition.
    Authorial presentation inscription signed by Guy de Maupassant “to Monsieur [Amaury] Renoul,” manager of the Librairie Nouvelle, located at 15 boulevard des Italiens. The back room of this celebrated Parisian bookshop served as a literary salon frequented by many of the capital’s foremost artistic and intellectual figures. 
    Spine slightly cocked, joints rubbed, otherwise a very good copy in its original condition.

    €2,800
  29. A voix basse
    Francis CARCO

    A voix basse

    Albin Michel|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Francis Carco to Lucien Descaves.
    Light worming affecting mainly the endpapers.
    €70
  30. Fond de cantine
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Fond de cantine

    Nrf|Paris 1920|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 940 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies with 118 re-imposed.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by the author in pencil to Monsieur Hennique.
    A good copy.
    €800
  31. Jacob Cow le pirate ou si les mots sont des signes
    Jean PAULHAN

    Jacob Cow le pirate ou si les mots sont des signes

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1921|11.50 x 14.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum, the only issue after 5 Japan and 20 Hollande.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Paulhan to (Jean-Emile) Laboureur.
    Work illustrated with a vignette by André Derain on the cover.
    Two tiny insignificant lacks at head and foot of one joint, small sunning at foot of spine extending slightly onto both boards, handsome copy.
    €680
  32. Les parents paresseux
    Tristan BERNARD

    Les parents paresseux

    Editions des portiques|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    Handsome autograph inscription from the author to his friend Fernand Vandérem.
    A very good copy.
    €280
  33. Les dieux s'en vont d'Annunzio reste
    Filippo Tommaso MARINETTI

    Les dieux s'en vont d'Annunzio resteThe Gods Are Leaving, D'Annunzio Remains

    Sansot|Paris 1906|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
    MARINETTI Filippo Tommaso
    Les Dieux s'en vont d'Annunzio reste [The Gods Are Leaving, D'Annunzio Remains]
    Sansot, Paris 1906, 11,5 x 19 cm, contemporary half red morocco
    First edition in French, for which there is no mention of grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Contemporary half ed morocco over marbled paper boards by Stroobants, spine in six compartments decorated with gilt spots and double gilt compartments with gilt typographic devices (slight insignificant rubbing to three bands), gilt fillet frame to boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
    Autograph inscription from Filippo-Tommaso Marinetti in...
    €1,200
  34. Quand j'étais étudiant
    NADAR [Félix TOURNACHON]

    Quand j'étais étudiant

    Michel Lévy|Paris 1857|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    Second edition published one year after the first edition.
    Half fir green shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets decorated with double black compartments embellished with gilt fleurons, slight scratches without any gravity on one joint, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt.
    Autograph inscription signed by Nadar to Madame Dufay.
    Handsome copy.
    €700
  35. Trilogie
    Vassilis VASSILIKOS

    Trilogie

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed autograph inscription by Vassilis Vassilikos (the dedicatee's name, Jean Blanzat, was probably written by the translator to facilitate V. Vassilikos' task).
    Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
    €80
  36. Mesure de la France
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Mesure de la France[Measure of France]

    Grasset|Paris 1922|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil, the deluxe issue after 30 on "papier vert lumière."
    Spine and boards with marginal sunning, as often, otherwise a clean and well-preserved copy.
    Inscribed by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to the Dadaist and Surrealist writer Paul Chadourne, whom he met through his wife Colette Jéramec.
    €600
  37. Chansons de bonne volonté, poèmes
    Frédéric DENIS

    Chansons de bonne volonté, poèmes

    S. n.|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1914|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition published in a small number of copies.
    Signed autograph inscription by the author, the dedicatee's name has been scratched out.
    Light foxing to boards and front endpaper, handsome interior condition.
    Rare.
    €40
  38. Adieu à Moréas
    Maurice BARRÈS

    Adieu à Moréas

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1910|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered advance copies from the first printing.
    Signed and inscribed by Maurice Barrès to Pierre Lasserre.
    Some minor worming of no consequence.
    €150
  39. Le roman à l'eau-forte en douze chapitres inédits
    Joseph POISLE DESGRANGES

    Le roman à l'eau-forte en douze chapitres inédits

    Lib. Bachelin-Deflorenne|Paris 1874|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 160 copies, ours one of 100 on extra-strong paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Joseph Poisle Desgranges.
    Work illustrated with 14 original etchings by Alfred Taiée.
    Spine sunned, marginal worming to foot of front board, occasional light foxing to interior.
    €200
  40. Pomponius, le dernier des chevaliers
    Louis ARRAOU

    Pomponius, le dernier des chevaliers

    Plon|Paris 1919|13 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Half turquoise morocco with corners, smooth spine faded, decorated with a gilt cartouche enhanced with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Louis Arraou to Louis Loucheur.
    Rare minor worming affecting mainly the endpapers.
    Handsome full-margined copy attractively bound.
    €120
  41. Le baiser de la déesse
    Gabriel COUSIN

    Le baiser de la déesse

    S. n.|s. l. 1928|19 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 300 copies on laid paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Gabriel Cousin to Dr. Labruyère.
    Work illustrated with hors-texte illustrations by Carlègle, Choisnard, Darrieux, Pastour, Dethomas, Bernard père & fils...
    Spine slightly sunned, handsome copy.
    Rare.
    €80
  42. Le dernier abbé
    Paul de MUSSET, Adolphe LALAUZE

    Le dernier abbé

    A. Ferroud|Paris 1891|16.50 x 25 cm|relié
    Edition illustrated with 17 original compositions by A. Lalauze, one of 300 numbered copies on Arches.
    Bradel binding in half fir green cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, red shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by P. Ruban.
    Autograph inscription signed by the publisher to Gabriel Hanotaux.
    Our copy is enhanced with a duplicate state of the compositions.
    Handsome copy.
    €400
  43. La belle France
    Georges DARIEN

    La belle France

    Stock|Paris 1901|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, only 5 large paper copies were printed on Hollande.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Georges Darien to Emile Faguet.
    Spine sunned, folded and repaired, angular lacks filled-in to the covers.
    €600
  44. Au clair d'Hellas
    Jean-Marc D'ANTHOINE

    Au clair d'Hellas

    La comédie humaine|Paris 1938|23 x 28.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 lettered copies on Arches vellum justified by the author, deluxe copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Marc d'Anthoine.
    Preface by Nicolas Beauduin, work illustrated with original compositions by Pierre Matossy.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €100
  45. Maurice Denis
    François FOSCA, Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Maurice Denis

    Nrf|Paris 1924|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Fascicule illustrated with an unpublished portrait of the artist by himself engraved on wood by G. Aubert as well as reproductions of works by M. Denis.
    Two tiny lacks to head and foot of sunned spine, handsome interior condition.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by François Fosca to Pierre Drieu la Rochelle.
    €250
  46. Les voix
    Marc BERNARD

    Les voix

    Gallimard|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on châtaignier paper.
    Signed and inscribed by Marc Bernard to Maurice Noël.
    €50
  47. La harpe et l'ombre
    Alejo CARPENTIER

    La harpe et l'ombre

    Gallimard|Paris 1979|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation printed on ordinary paper.
    Signed autograph inscription by Alejo Carpentier in French.
    Blind stamp at foot of first endpaper.



    €200
  48. Carnets d'un badaud
    Victor NEKRASSOV

    Carnets d'un badaud

    Julliard|Paris 1976|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Victor Nekrassov, in Russian, to Nathalie Sarraute with the translator's signature.
    Handsome copy.
    €300
  49. Arcane 17 enté d'ajours
    André BRETON

    Arcane 17 enté d'ajours

    Sagittaire|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Third edition with some parts in first edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from André Breton to Maurice Noël on the half-title page.
    Light dampstain at foot of spine extending very discreetly to lower margins of leaves.
    Rare.
    €400
  50. Nuits d'épiphanies
    André FONTAINAS

    Nuits d'épiphanies

    Mercure de France|Paris 1894|15.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 copies on handmade Vosges paper, the only deluxe copies along with 12 copies on China paper.
    Signed autograph inscription from André Fontainas to Albert Saint Paul.
    Back cover illustrated with a symbolist drawing by Léon Bloy.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €150
  51. Rivière
    Robert GANZO

    Rivière

    S. n.|Paris 1941|14 x 21 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Japan paper, the only printing with 3 on Auvergne paper.
    Autograph inscription from Robert Ganzo to a friend.
    A rare and good copy.
    €300
  52. Le génie prisonnier
    Robert GANZO

    Le génie prisonnier

    Au vice impuni|Paris 1928|15.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 156 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Robert Ganzo to a close friend, André Lecoeur.
    A small and light dampstain at foot of spine which also has a tiny tear of no consequence.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €100
  53. En ce nouveau monde
    Robert GANZO, Otto D'SOLA

    En ce nouveau monde

    S. n.|Paris 1948|17 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation established by Robert Ganzo, one of 400 numbered copies on Marais paper, the only issue.
    Autograph inscription signed by Robert Ganzo to a couple of his friends.
    Preface by Jean Cassou.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  54. L'espoir
    André MALRAUX

    L'espoir

    Gallimard|Paris 1937|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on Alfa paper. Handwritten inscription signed by the author. A tiny marginal tear on the front cover, ex-libris pasted on the first blank endpaper.
    €2,000
  55. L'âme de Napoléon
    Léon BLOY

    L'âme de Napoléon[The Soul of Napoleon]

    Mercure de France|Paris 1912|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a first issue copy numbered in the press; there were only 3 large paper copies on Japan and 27 on Hollande paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Léon Bloy to a close friend "...ce livre d'un vieux pauvre pour agrandir les coeurs […this book from a poor old man to make hearts a little bigger]."
    One small insignificant stain to head of upper cover, a very good copy.
    €1,200
  56. Celle qui pleure
    Léon BLOY

    Celle qui pleure[She Who Weeps]

    Mercure de France|Paris 1908|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper; there were only 3 large paper copies on Japan and 17 on Hollande.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Léon Bloy to his friend Louise Marguillier "... Les larmes, chère amie, cela seul vaut quelque chose. Le savez-vous ou ne le savez-vous pas? [Tears, my dear friend, are the only things worth anything at all. Do you know that, or not?]".
    With a frontispiece heliogravure.
    A very good copy.
    €1,200
  57. Propos d'âmes simples
    Jean LORRAIN

    Propos d'âmes simples

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1904|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, falsely stated the sixth edition, there has been printed only 10 Hollande large paper copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Lorrain.
    Spine slightly cracked and with two tiny lacks to foot, a few pieces of the text underligned in blue pencil.
    Cover illustrated with a drawing by Sem.
    €500
  58. Ellen
    Jean LORRAIN

    Ellen

    Pierre Douville|Paris 1906|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, of which there were only 10 large paper on Hollande.
    With an autograph inscription from Jean Lorrain.
    A small hole and tiny lack to the margin of the first endpaper.
    Beautiful illustrated cover by Van Wélie.
    €500
  59. Honoré de Balzac
    Théophile GAUTIER

    Honoré de Balzac

    Poulet Malassis & De Broise|Paris 1859|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First French edition, partly first edition and published one year after the original, one of 10 copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies with 2 on China paper.
    Bradel binding in half cherry red cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, rubbed black morocco title label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, binding cold-stamped signed Pierson.
    Precious and rare signed autograph inscription from Théophile Gautier to Jules Pelletier, Secretary General of the Ministry of State to whom Gautier lent his pen.
    He thanked him by interceding with the Emperor who appointed him Officer of...
    €6,000
  60. Les varais
    Jacques CHARDONNE

    Les varais

    Grasset|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 2,500 numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Chardonne to Clément Gueymard.
    Spine very lightly sunned.
    €150
  61. Choix des élues
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Choix des élues

    Grasset|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 350 numbered press copies on alfa paper.
    Friendly autograph inscription signed by the author to Clément Gueymard.
    Covers and spine partially sunned.
    €80
  62. La nuit du rose-hôtel
    Maurice FOURRÉ

    La nuit du rose-hôtel

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the advance copies.
    Precious and very beautiful autograph inscription signed by Maurice Fourre to (André) Rolland de Renéville: "... (Pour R. de R...) Sur le tapis de la laine usagée, le boa constrictor, de huit mètres de long, tout écaillé d'argent, ceinture intimement le lion chevelu de l'Atlas aux yeux songeurs..." ["... (For R. de R...) On the carpet of worn wool, the boa constrictor, eight meters long, all scaled in silver, intimately encircles the hairy lion of the Atlas with dreamy eyes..."]
    Joints lightly rubbed with a repaired tear at foot, two light stains on the first endpaper, light traces of rubbing on the first cover.
    €750
  63. La Lampe dans l'horloge
    André BRETON

    La Lampe dans l'horloge

    Robert Marin|Paris 1948|11 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the copies, not justified, alfa paper. This copy, under illustrated green cover, retains its frontispiece by Toyen,and a photograph from the author by Elise Breton to the centre of the book.
    Handsome autograph inscription from André Breton to André Rolland de Renéville on half title.
    A very good copy.
    Provenance : the library of André Rolland de Renéville.
    €800
  64. Le Christ aux romans
    René-Louis DOYON

    Le Christ aux romans

    La Connaissance|Paris 1943|14 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the few copies printed on Hollande van Zonen paper and reserved for the author, deluxe copy.
    Half red morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, date and initials gilt at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges, elegant binding signed by J.P. Miguet.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by René-Louis Doyon to his close friend Magdeleine Martin: "... qui suit les traces du Christ dans les livres et ses reflets dans les hommes." ["... who follows the traces of Christ in books and his reflections in men."]
    €400
  65. La Force des choses
    (to Edmond de GONCOURT) Paul MARGUERITTE

    La Force des choses

    Ernest Kolb|Paris S.d (1891)|12 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the few copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in red half-cloth, smooth spine, black morocco title-label with small lack at head, original wrappers preserved, binding signed by Henry-Joseph, typical of copies from the Goncourt library.
    Autograph inscription signed by the author to Edmond de Goncourt: "Au Maître Edmond de Goncourt hommage attentionné."
    The first endleaf of the binding is probably missing. Paul Margueritte, member of the first Goncourt Academy and naturalist writer, was close to Edmond de Goncourt. He was one of the signatories of the Manifesto of Five against Zola's La Terre and one of...
    €600
  66. Combat avec l'ange
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Combat avec l'ange

    Grasset|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the press.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Giraudoux to Raoul Davray.
    Minor worming of no consequence to covers and final endpaper, handsome copy.
    €120
  67. Le coeur populaire
    Jehan RICTUS

    Le coeur populaire

    Eugène Rey|Paris 1914|16 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 125 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
    Signed autograph inscription by Jehan Rictus to Félix Rey enhanced with an autograph poem.
    Work illustrated, as frontispiece, with a portrait of the author signed in pencil by Steinlen and etched.
    Endpapers lightly and partially shaded, handsome full-margined copy.
    €580
  68. Eaux-fortes et rêves creux
    Antoine MONNIER

    Eaux-fortes et rêves creux

    Léon Willem|Paris 1873|16 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing with 30 China and 70 Holland.
    Work illustrated with 20 original etchings hors-texte by the author.
    Our copy is enriched with a 2-page autograph letter signed by the author addressed to Prosper Blanchemain, envelope included and pasted on an endpaper.
    Worming affecting mainly the first cover and endpapers, a small marginal lack on the last endpaper.
    €350
  69. Le ciel dans la fenêtre
    Jacques CHARDONNE

    Le ciel dans la fenêtre

    Albin Michel|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half red sheep binding, smooth spine, red cloth boards, original wrappers preserved.
    Signed autograph inscription by Jacques Chardonne.
    Handsome copy in a modest binding.
    €120
  70. Case ! Trobes biarneses
    Simin PALAY

    Case ! Trobes biarneses

    S. n. • [ G. Lescher-Moutoué]|Pau 1909|18.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First bilingual edition with French translation facing the original Béarnais text, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only issue with 10 on Japan paper.
    Work illustrated with original drawings by L. Bonnat, E. Bordes, Casenave, Castaing, Dupuis, Gayac, Labrouche, Laforgue, Le Coindre, Léon-Dufour, Touzeau, A. Rouquet...
    An engraved portrait of the author by P. Lafond enriched with the autograph signature of S. Palay.
    Worming on the final endpaper, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Simin Palay to Léon-Dufour who participated in illustrating the work.
    €450
  71. Instincts
    Francis CARCO

    Instincts

    Union française d'éditions|Paris 1911|11 x 17 cm|relié
    First edition printed in a small number of copies, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half cherry red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, gilt initials of Léopold Marchand at foot, original wrappers preserved, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to Léopold Marchand.
    Very rare copy of the author's first work.
    €400
  72. Le portefeuille
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Le portefeuille

    Charpentier|Paris 1902|13 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition of which there is no mention of grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Contemporary Bradel binding in half sheep, covers preserved, corners very slightly bumped.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Octave Mirbeau to Tristan Bernard.
    €580
  73. Ezéchiel
    Albert COHEN

    Ezéchiel

    Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of numbered copies on vélin labeur.
    Autograph inscription from Albert Cohen to Pierre Morhange.
    Small foxing to the spine, a small trace of fold to head of upper cover, internally good.
    €1,000
  74. La nef
    Élémir BOURGES

    La nef[The Nave]

    Stock|Paris 1904|12 x 19 cm|relié sous étui

    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
    Elegant red morocco binding by Semet & Plumelle, spine in five compartments, date at foot, gilt roulettes to head- and tail-pieces, red moiré silk pastedowns, marbled endpapers thereafter, gilt fillets to edges of covers, covers and spine (slightly soiled) preserved, top edge gilt; slipcase edged in the same morocco, the boards of the same marbled paper, lined with light brown felt.
    This copy is enriched with two autograph notes from the author.
    A very good, well-margined copy, superbly bound in an outstanding lined binding by Semet & Plumelle. 

    €600
  75. L'automne à Pékin
    Boris VIAN

    L'automne à Pékin

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Second edition, first for some parts as reviewed and expanded, on ordinary paper.
    Rare autograph inscription from Boris Vian to two friends.
    Spine lightly sunned, marginal worming to covers.
    €2,000
  76. L'enterrement d'une étoile
    Alphonse DAUDET

    L'enterrement d'une étoile

    Lib. Borel|Paris 1896|7.50 x 14.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half dark brown cloth over marbled paper boards, mustard-colored paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt.
    Handsome and moving inscription from Alphonse Daudet to his mother-in-law Léonide.
    This copy is enriched with an autograph note on two pages by François Daudet, which traces the path of this work within the Daudet family.
    Illustrated by Luigi Rossi.
    A good copy.
    €800
  77. La morte
    Paul BARLATIER

    La morte

    Editions du Feu|Paris 1909|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
    First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
    Signed and inscribed by Paul Barlatier to the symbolist poet André-Ferdinand Hérold.
    Handsome and rare copy.
    €80
  78. Les quatre princesses et le coeur fermé, précédé de quelques poèmes
    Ludmila J. RAIS

    Les quatre princesses et le coeur fermé, précédé de quelques poèmes

    Vers et Prose • , Eugène Figuière|Paris 1913|17 x 26 cm|broché
    First edition printed on laid paper, only 10 Holland copies were printed on deluxe paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Ludmila J. Rais to the symbolist poet André-Ferdinand Hérold.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €90
  79. Les crépuscules et les aurores
    Philippe MAS

    Les crépuscules et les aurores

    Sté Graphidec|Paris 1965|16 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Japan ivory paper, deluxe copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Philippe Mas to a couple who were his friends.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  80. Ulysse gramophone, deux mots pour Joyce
    Jacques DERRIDA

    Ulysse gramophone, deux mots pour Joyce

    Galilée|Paris 1987|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
    Autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida to a close friend.
    Some corner of some pages slighlty turned down for the reading, spine slightly sunned.
    €450
  81. La carte postale de Socrate à Freud et au-delà
    Jacques DERRIDA

    La carte postale de Socrate à Freud et au-delà

    Flammarion • Aubier|Paris 1980|14 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida to a couple of close friends Jos and Christine (Joliet).Joseph Joliet, a former student of Derrida became a very close friend of the philosopher. Very attentive to Joliet's writing, Derrida would write the preface to his novel: L'enfant au chien assis and support him during difficult periods (cf. Derrida a Biography, by Benoit Peeters).
    Spine slightly creased without gravity, a trace of marginal fold at foot of front cover, complete with its publisher's wraparound band which has small tears.
    €350
  82. Causeries de voyage. De Paris à Bucharest
    Victor DURUY

    Causeries de voyage. De Paris à Bucharest

    Hachette & Cie|Paris 1864|11 x 17.50 cm|relié
    First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed and of which only volume 1 was published.
    Half navy blue shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands ornately gilt in double compartments decorated with gilt floral motifs, minor traces of rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    Rare signed autograph inscription from Victor Duruy.
    Only the first part "De Paris à Vienne" was published.
    Some foxing affecting mainly the edges and endpapers.
    €400
  84. Signéponge
    Jacques DERRIDA

    Signéponge

    Seuil|Paris 1988|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation for which there were no large paper copies.
    Autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida to a close friend.
    A good copy.
    €450
  85. Parages
    Jacques DERRIDA

    Parages

    Galilée|Paris 1986|15 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida to Joseph Joliet, a former student of Derrida who became a very close friend of the philosopher.
    Very attentive to Joliet's writing, Derrida would write the preface to his novel: "L'enfant au chien assis" ["The child with the sitting dog"] and support him through his difficult periods (cf. Derrida by Benoit Peeters).
    Spine very slightly sunned, handsome copy.
    €450
  86. Marges de la philosophie
    Jacques DERRIDA

    Marges de la philosophie

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1979|13.50 x 22 cm|broché
    New edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida to Joseph Joliet, a former student of Derrida who became a very close friend of the philosopher. Very attentive to Joliet's writing, Derrida would write the preface to his novel: "L'enfant au chien assis" ["The child with the sitting dog"] and support him through his difficult periods (cf. Derrida by Benoit Peeters). Handsome copy.
    €350
  87. Points de suspension
    Jacques DERRIDA

    Points de suspension

    Galilée|Paris 1992|15 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida to Joseph Joliet, a former student of Derrida who became a very close friend of the philosopher.
    Very attentive to Joliet's writing, Derrida would write the preface to his novel: "L'enfant au chien assis" and support him through difficult periods (cf. Derrida by Benoit Peeters).
    Spine very lightly sunned, handsome copy.
    €450
  88. De l'esprit, Heidegger et la question
    Jacques DERRIDA

    De l'esprit, Heidegger et la question

    Galilée|Paris 1987|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition for which there were no large paper copies.
    Autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida to a close friend.
    Spine slightly sunned, a good copy.
    €450
  89. L'autre cap
    Jacques DERRIDA

    L'autre cap

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1991|14 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida to Joseph Joliet, a former student of Derrida who became a very close friend of the philosopher.
    Very attentive to Joliet's writing, Derrida would write the preface to his novel: L'Enfant au chien assis and support him through difficult periods (cf. Derrida by Benoit Peeters).
    Handsome copy.
    €450
  90. Positions
    Jacques DERRIDA

    Positions

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1972|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida to Joseph Joliet, a former student of Derrida who became a very close friend of the philosopher.
    Very attentive to Joliet's writing, Derrida would write the preface to his novel: "L'enfant au chien assis" and support him during difficult periods (cf. Derrida by Benoit Peeters).
    Spine sunned, three small stains on boards, handsome interior condition.
    €350
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