Inscribed Books

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.

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.

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.

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.

First edition.
Full page autograph inscription from the author.

First edition.
Autograph inscription from the author to head of upper cover.
Spots to covers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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..."]

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.

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.

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.

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 its reflection, without the unbearable noise and sterile agitation. And to say everything, my Saint-Michel remains moored at Le Crotoy." His affection for the region would continue to grow and he would never leave the Picard capital, actively participating in local political life. Appointed director of the Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts, in 1875 he delivered on this occasion a speech that remained famous: "An Ideal City: Amiens in the Year 2000." In 1888 he was elected to the municipal council of Amiens where he served until 1903. It was the prefect of the Somme who presented him with his decoration when he was promoted to officer of the Legion of Honor in 1892. "People often ask me why I reside in Amiens, I who am so completely Parisian by instinct. Well, because, as I told you, I have Breton blood, and I love tranquility, and I could not be happier than in a cloister. A calm life of study and work brings me joy." (June 1893, in Mac Clure's magazine).
Work decorated with original illustrations by L. Benett.
Fine copy.

First edition.
Autograph inscription from Guy de Maupassant to M. Renoul.
Spine slightly warped, joints rubbed, otherwise a very good, unsophisticated copy.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Francis Carco to Lucien Descaves.
Light worming affecting mainly the endpapers.

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.

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.

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.

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 French to the journalist and politician Eugène Lautier.
With ink drawings by Valeri. A very good copy in a nice binding.
$ 2 800

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on châtaignier paper.
Signed and inscribed by Marc Bernard to Maurice Noël.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 the Legion of Honor on August 7, 1858.
Our copy is complete, as frontispiece, with the portrait of H. de Balzac printed on China paper and etched by E. Hédouin as well as its 3 autograph facsimiles (which are often lacking according to Clouzot).

First edition, one of 2,500 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Chardonne to Clément Gueymard.
Spine very lightly sunned.

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.

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.
Preface by André Breton.
Autograph inscriptions by Maurice Fourré are rare.
Provenance: from the library of André Rolland de Renéville.

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.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Mireille Maroger.
Spine slightly sunned.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half vellum-style cardboard, smooth spine, date and initials gilt at foot, orange sheep title-label with minor traces of rubbing, burgundy paper boards, pink paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt.
Autograph inscription signed by René-Louis Doyon accompanied by his printed bookplate depicting Chinese ideograms.
Iconography, facsimile.

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."]

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 the regulars at the Grenier d'Auteuil.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

First edition.
Signed autograph inscription from Regent Michel Arrivé.
Illustrated.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Second version of this lecture, 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 Joseph Joliet's writing, Jacques Derrida would write the preface to his novel: "L'enfant au chien assis" and support him during difficult periods (cf. Derrida by Benoit Peeters).
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
Light marginal worming on boards.
Autograph inscription signed by Henri de Montherlant to Hubert Juin.

New edition published in the author's complete works.
Full lemon-colored long-grain morocco binding, spine browned with eight fine raised bands richly decorated with romantic decorative motifs now faded, red morocco title-label, author's name in olive morocco, gilt roulettes on headcaps, rich frames of gilt fillets, garlands and gilt rules on boards, gilt fillets at head and foot of leading edges, frames of gilt garlands on endpapers, brown paper endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt, modern slipcase with lemon morocco entry, boards covered with marbled paper, contemporary romantic binding.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Alfred de Vigny: "... témoignage de dévouement et de respect / son neveu / Alfred de Vigny." ["testimony of devotion and respect / his nephew / Alfred de Vigny."]
Rare worming affecting essentially the first and last pages. A handsome copy in an elegant contemporary romantic binding.

First edition of the theatrical adaptation of Alphonse Daudet's novel, no mention is made of deluxe copies.
Half hazel shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, date at foot, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
Autograph inscription signed by Alphonse Daudet to Stanny Oppenheim.
Light worming at beginning of volume, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, the only deluxe copies along with 10 on Japan paper.
Grateful signed autograph inscription from Doughmani to a friend who supported him from his early days.
Rare collection of portraits of players sketched by the artist.
Light marginal fold marks of no consequence, handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, only 12 copies were printed on Holland paper as deluxe copies.
Full Jansenist burgundy morocco binding, spine with four raised bands, triple gilt fillet frames on endpapers, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original faded covers and spine preserved, all edges gilt, elegant binding signed Georges Cretté.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Moréas to composer and music teacher Gaston Vallin.
Provenance: libraries of Raoul Simonson and Jean Lebrun with their bookplates pasted to verso of front board.
Fine copy in perfect condition.

First edition of the French translation of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Half turquoise sheep binding with corners, spine slightly faded with four fine raised bands, marbled paper boards, blue paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved.
Rare signed autograph inscription by the author in English.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Contemporary half black shagreen over marbled paper boards, spine in six compartments (slightly rubbed), marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
Autograph inscription signed by Joris-Karl Huysmans.
A very pale dampstain to foot of first leaf.

First edition, one of 30 numbered hors commerce copies on green paper, reserved for the author.
Autograph inscription from Jean Dutourd.
A very good copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Half red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments, double gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, numerous scuffs on boards, rubbed edges, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt.
Autograph inscription signed by Henry Becque to the "formidable and astute critic of Le Figaro".
Provenance: from the library of Georges Van Parys with his bookplate pasted on verso of front board.

Third edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Inscribed by Henry de Monfreid to a close friend.
A minor scratch at head of front cover without consequence.

First edition on ordinary paper, with only 20 copies printed on Hollande deluxe paper.
Inscribed by Eugène Montfort.
Light spotting to covers.