Inscribed Books

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
Henri de RÉGNIER
Le trèfle noir
Mercure de France|Paris 1895|9.50 x 16 cm|relié
First edition, one of 498 copies on laid, only draw with 6 China, 7 Japan and 20 Holland paper.
Binding half black shagreen, back with five nerves with traces of rubbing, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers.
Some small freckles without gravity.
Autograph signed by Henri de Regnier to Serge André.
€120
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 • Hurtau • Librairie de l'Art Indépendant • E. Leroux|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
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
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
José GERMAIN
L'endiablée
Gabriel Enault|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition.
Full page autograph inscription from the author.
€30
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jean MONNIER
Elizabeth Craig raconte Céline. Entretien avec la dédicataire de "Voyage au bout de la nuit"
Bibliothèque L.F. Céline|Paris 1988|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Monnier to the great Céline scholar Pierre Monnier: "Pour l'auteur de Ferdinand furieux..." ["For the author of Ferdinand furieux..."]
€150
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
Paul-Marie de LA GORCE
De Gaulle entre deux mondes, une vie et une époque
Fayard|Paris 1964|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies.
Autograph inscription from Paul-Marie de la Gorce.
A very good copy.
€150
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
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
Максимъ ГОРЬКІЙ [Maxime GORKI]
Cказки[Tales]
Ladyschnikow Verlag|Berlin s. d. [1911]|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition.
Half saffron calf Bradel binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets at head and foot, gilt border on the covers, marbled paper pastedowns and endpapers, gilt edges; contemporary binding.
Very rare and valuable autograph inscription in Cyrillic signed by Maxime Gorky to Grigory Alexey Alexinsky, deputy of the Duma and man of letters: "à G.A. Alexinsky, au camarade, avec toute la sympathie et le respect, l'auteur."
€8,000
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE
Les beaux draps
Nouvelles Editions Françaises|Paris 1941|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper, false mention of the thirtieth edition.
Elegant half maroon morocco over marbled paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, spine in six compartments, marbled pastedowns and endpapers, covers and spine (sunned) preserved, top edge gilt.
Autograph inscription by Louis-Ferdinand Céline.
A very good copy, nicely bound.
€2,800
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jacques DERRIDA
La carte postale de Socrate à Freud et au-delà
Aubier • Flammarion|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
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
Michel ARRIVÉ
Peintures gravures & dessins d'Alfred Jarry
Collège de Pataphysique|s. l. 1968|21 x 21 cm|broché
First edition.
Signed autograph inscription from Regent Michel Arrivé.
Illustrated.
€150
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
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
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
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