Inscribed Books

First edition on ordinary paper, with only 46 deluxe copies printed.

Autograph inscription by the author.

Corner dampstain affecting the front cover.

Published the same year as the first edition.
Inscribed by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti.
Stains on the first and lower cover.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A stain on the first cover, three corner lacks to covers, some scattered foxing.
Rare and very fine autograph inscription signed by Emile Goudeau to one of his friends: "A mon frère Léo dit Montancey soldat-laboureur qui sème sur le bitume la parole, après avoir usé le fer au service des écoles militaires, j'offre ce plat de lentilles plus beau que celui d'Esaü. Emile Goudeau." (To my brother Léo called Montancey soldier-plowman who sows the word on the asphalt, after having worn down iron in the service of military schools, I offer this dish of lentils more beautiful than that of Esau. Emile Goudeau.)

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Blaise Cendrars to a friend.
With a photographic portrait of the author as frontispiece.
Handsome copy despite minor stains of no consequence to the front cover.

First edition.
Half-cardboard binding, spine with five raised bands showing two light rubbing marks at head and foot of no consequence, contemporary binding.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Maurice de Pharamond to Eugène Figuière.

First edition.
Binding in half morocco cherry of Russia, smooth back decorated with a golden floret, date in tail, preserved covers.
Autograph dedication signed by François Coppée to Paul Foucher.
Our copy is enriched with an autograph ticket of the author inviting the dedicatee to attend the performance of this piece, invitation attached.
Nice copy pleasantly established.

First edition.
Autograph inscription by the author, complete with its errata slip.

First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Emmanuel Berl.
Light worming to covers.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy, of which there were only 20 large paper copies.
Autograph inscription from Robert Poulet to Nathalie Clifford-Barney.

First edition, one of the rare author's copies on Holland paper, no mention is made of deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Adam to Gustave Larroumet.
Handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of the rare author's copies on Holland paper, no mention of deluxe copies is made.
Very fine full-page autograph inscription by the author.
Small stains of no consequence to boards, one marginal lack affecting the second board, otherwise handsome full-margined copy with some light foxing.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Publisher's full white cloth binding, smooth spine.
Fine full-page autograph inscription signed by Lucie Faure to Georges Simenon.
Handsome copy complete with dust jacket.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Ingres paper, the only deluxe copies.
Respectful autograph inscription from the author, who ranks among the first bio-bibliographers of Georges Simenon, to the latter.
Minor stains of no consequence to the front cover, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only deluxe copies with 10 on pur chiffon.
Charming autograph inscription from René Kaech to Georges Simenon.
Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket.

First edition on ordinary paper, only 15 deluxe copies were printed.
Autograph inscription signed by Dominique de Roux to André Bourin.
Handsome copy despite a slight tear without loss affecting the front cover.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies with 35 on Japan paper.
Autograph inscription by André Maurois below the justification page.
Illustrated cover, lacking at foot of spine, some foxing, a full-margined copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Nice autograph inscription from the author to Paul Morand.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription by the author.
A tiny lack at foot of spine, handsome copy.

First edition of the first poetic work of the author for which was not drawn great papers.
André Rolland from Renéville is sent.
Our copy is enriched with two beautiful autographed letters of the author addressed to the dedicatee and which concern this work.
Illustrations of Edmond Rocher, rare and beautiful copy.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
Bilingual full-page autograph inscription from the author to Nathalie and Raymond Sarraute.

First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of edition, service de presse stamp.
Half black sheep with corners, spine with five raised bands, covers and spine preserved.
Autograph inscription by the author to A. Godoy.

First edition, of which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Bradel binding in half green shagreen with corners, smooth spine.
Autograph inscription from the author to A. Godoy, handsome copy of this collection of poems.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half red morocco binding, spine in five compartments with slight damage, date at foot, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Canape.
Autograph inscription from Ernest Prévost to A. Godoy.
Handsome copy elegantly bound.

First edition of this offprint from the issue of the Revue Générale of 15 March 1928, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half navy blue shagreen binding, spine in two compartments, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
Fine autograph inscription from the author to A. Godoy.
Handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Affectionate autograph inscription from Raymond Queneau.
Contributions from L. Calaferte, R. Fallet, Y. Gibeau, among others.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Hustner.
Autograph inscription from J. Second to A. Godoy.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Autograph inscription from Emile Corsin to a friend.
A marginal lack to upper cover.
Rare.

First edition printed on laid paper in a run of 100 copies of this pantomime in three acts interspersed with dialogues.
Autograph inscription signed by R. de. Najac.
Music by Léon Przepiorski de Cay.
Spine absent, front cover loose with slight corner lacks.
Very rare.

First edition, one of the advance copies.
Autograph inscription by the author.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing with 55 other deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription from Maryse Elot.
Stamp and gift inscription from the dedicatee, stains to boards, handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Handsome autograph inscription from Arthur de Grandeffe to an academician regarding the reception at the Académie Française of Jules Sandeau.
Spine cracked, some light occasional foxing.
Rare.

First edition, a service de presse copy.
Signed autograph inscription by Emmanuel Berl, attractive copy retaining publisher's wraparound band with a small defect.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription signed by Emmanuel Berl on the half-title page which has a small marginal tear repaired with tape.

First edition, one of the rare copies on laid paper of which no mention is made.
Half navy blue shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt floral motifs showing slight traces of rubbing, date at foot, joints rubbed at head, covers preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges, corners slightly bumped.
Autograph inscription signed by Louis Ulbach.
Some light foxing affecting mainly the edges.

The rare first edition, published in a small number of copies, of this offprint from 'L'almanach du sonnet'.
Autograph inscription signed by the author.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition published in a small number of copies with no mention of deluxe copies.
Fine autograph inscription from R.G. d'. Helle to Noël B. de la Mort.
Work illustrated with a color plate by M. Le P.T.F. Introduction by Georges Fourest in a truculent and preliminary pseudo-sonnet.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in full purple boards, smooth spine faded decorated with a gilt fleuron, date at foot, brown title-label with minor rubbing.
Inscribed by P. de Saint-Victor, handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Théodore de Wyzewa.
Split spine with some lacks, foxing to boards, some browning affecting the first and last leaves.

First edition.
Autograph inscription from the author.
A corner lack to the front free endpaper, small harmless stains to the rear board.
Rare.

First edition, no mention of deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription from Paul Olivier to Henri Lefort.
With a preface-poem by Jean Richepin.
Split spine with small lacks, small corner lacks to front board. Rare.

First edition.
Rare and handsome autograph inscription by Maxime Rude.
Collection of poems, some of which are dedicated to T. de Banville, J. Barbey d'Aurevilly, C. Monselet, P. Arène among others.
A lack at head of spine, a tear with a loss to the front cover, slight marginal tears without loss to the front cover, occasional light foxing. Inscription page torn without loss.
Rare.

First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
Full light grey cardboard binding, smooth spine, burgundy shagreen title-label, joints slightly cracked at head and foot, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription by Gyp in purple ink.
Work illustrated with 100 photographs from nature.

First edition published anonymously.
Rare autograph inscription by the author on the front cover which has been laid down and also has a corner lacking at foot. Full blue cloth binding, smooth spine, original wrappers preserved.

First edition on ordinary paper, only 50 copies were printed on deluxe paper.
Beautiful full-page autograph inscription from the author.
A small lack at the head of the spine.

First edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed, false statement of third edition.
Autograph inscription from the author.
Three tears at head and foot of spine, small angular lack to first cover, second cover lacking, handsome interior condition. Rare.

First edition, one of the copies of the first issue, he was fired 12 Holland paper in leading copies.
Binding cardboard vellum half way back smoothes decorated with gilded decorative motifs with small traces of minor friction, preserved cover, contemporary binding.
Rare autograph signed by the author Albert Mockel.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
A lack at the foot of the second cover, otherwise a very handsome copy.
Our copy includes a page from the manuscript of the work and the author's autograph signature opposite.

Third edition printed on ordinary paper, despite the false statement of second edition on the first cover and title page, with only 6 Holland deluxe copies printed.
A lack to head of spine which also has a slight tear, small stains on the first cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Guy-Charles Cros to his friend Devès who has, as a bookplate, affixed his signature at the top of the title page.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome autograph inscription from the author to Colette.
Spine faded as usual, two small glued tears to head and to foot of a joint, a leave badly cut by the dedicatee with small marginal lacks.

First edition of this anthology of Russian poetry presented by P. Collin, of which no deluxe copies were issued.
Bradel binding in full saffron cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, date at foot, saffron shagreen title-label with a small trace of rubbing, contemporary binding.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Collin: "Au grand poète Leconte de Lisle respectueux hommage d'un admirateur." (To the great poet Leconte de Lisle respectful homage from an admirer.)

Third edition.
Bradel binding in half black boards, smooth spine, date at foot, chocolate shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, upper corners slightly bumped.
Autograph inscription from Octave Feuillet to Ludovic Halévy, recipient's bookplate pasted to verso of front board.

First edition printed in a small number of copies and not to be sold.
Handsome autograph inscription from Narzale Jobert.
A rare and good copy.

First edition, one of the service de presse (advance) copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Giraudoux to François Porché and his wife.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally faded.

First edition.
Autograph inscription by Xavier de Montépin.
Spine sunned with two small tears at foot, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition printed in a very small number of this offprint.
Autograph inscription signed by a member of Jules Derocquigny's family to the poet Alexandre de Saint-Léger.
A small stain below the inscription, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.

First edition of this poem-tribute to Helvetia for its hospitality towards the French army of 1870-1871.
Inscription from Jules Blancard to General Baron Friant.
Spine and boards marginally faded, minor corner lacks of no significance to the boards, handsome interior condition without foxing.
Rare.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours specially printed for Léon Daudet.
Spine sunned, a small light stain on the back cover, a tiny hole at the head of the first endpaper, light foxing.
Complete with its publisher's slip also printed on alfa paper.
Autograph inscription signed by Henri Béraud below the justification page: "Avec l'admiration et l'amitié d'Henri Béraud."

First edition.
Rare autograph inscription by Charles Morgan.
Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket which has a small stain on the back panel.

First edition.
Some light foxing of no consequence.
Modern pastiche binding in half mouse-colored sheep, spine with five raised bands decorated with cold-stamped fleurons, original wrappers preserved (corner restorations to front cover).
Autograph inscription signed by Léon Cladel.

First edition printed in a small number of copies on alfa paper, the only printing with 6 on China paper.
Autograph inscription from C. Sernet to Jean Fraysse on upper cover.
A rare and good copy.

First edition. Publisher's full burgundy cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine, publisher's gilt cipher at foot.
Rare autograph inscription from Martha Perry Lowe Lowe to Etienne Coquerel.
Rare and handsome copy complete with publisher's catalogue at rear.

first edition.
Binding half green sheepskin, back smoothes decorated with gilded nets and cold, slight traces of abrasion in mind, contemporary binding.
Precious autograph signed Xavier Saintine to Eugène Scribe.
Some foxing.

First edition published in a small number of copies, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine very slightly cracked at head.
Very rare copy of the author's first work.
Autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to Edmond Pilon.

First edition, on current paper, the French translation by Maurice Beerblock, mention thousand.
Signed autograph Maurice Beerblock WA to Bradley: "It's almost a fairy tale, this meeting of the translator and the one who was the principal tenant of O. Henry ..."
Illustrated book of drawings by Gus Bofa.
Two gaps on the back that also has stuck back tears.

first edition.
Signed autograph of Jean Guichard-Meili Bernard Privat: "Hommage a" denied "the Grasset ... hoping that the designs of the great Vieira da Silva will have his vote less ..."
Book illustrated with 32 drawings of Maria Helena Vieira da Silva.
Nice copy.

Original edition.
Binding half canvas tree, silent smooth back, marbled paper plates with small discolored spots, a few snags on the cuts, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph from the author to Meline Mr. Chairman and Minister of Agriculture.
Shaded guards.

First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies, one of the service de presse (advance) copies.
Autograph inscription signed by the translator to Pierre Hérold.
Spine sunned, paper yellowed, small marginal loss to head of first pages not touching text.

First edition published in a small number of copies, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Guillaume Albert de Puysbusque to G. Chalande.
Illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author's father.
Fine and rare copy.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Georges Auclair to Maurice Blanchot.
Handsome copy.

First edition published in a small number of copies of this offprint from the Revue anthropologique.
Autograph inscription signed by the author at the head of the first cover.
Light foxing to covers. Rare pamphlet.

First edition.
Signed autograph inscription from Maurice Careme to Jean Guéhenno.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Signed autograph inscription from the author to Jean Guéhenno.
Work illustrated by Félix de Boeck.
Handsome copy.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Signed and inscribed by Jean Giraudoux to Max Descaves.
Spine and boards marginally sunned as often, small lack to foot of one joint, marginal tear to front board, paper yellowed.

First edition, one of 697 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies with 109 reimposed.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Lucien Fabre.
Our copy is enhanced with an original photograph of the author in swimwear posing by the sea, pasted on an endpaper.
Furthermore, the dedicatee has also pasted press clippings about the author and adorned an endpaper with a handwritten quote from Chamfort and, finally, annotated certain passages of the work in the margins.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's wood-grain paper boards, smooth spine.
Signed autograph inscription by the author.
Text illustrations by François Batet.

Edition illustrated with original color compositions by M.L. Rossignol, one of 1000 numbered copies on vellum, ours unnumbered, the only printing along with 5 on Japan paper.
Autograph inscription signed by the publisher.
Handsome copy.

First edition in French, one of the numbered copies printed at press.
Signed autograph inscription from one of the translators on the endpaper which has a tear not affecting the manuscript dedication.
Spine lightly sunned with a small minor nick.
Rare.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Signed and inscribed by the author to a friend.
Work illustrated with original photographs by the author.
Spine and covers lightly and marginally sunned without consequence, handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed and inscribed by the author to Nathalie Sarraute.
Spine slightly sunned, one marginal tear without loss to second cover.

First edition.
Signed autograph inscription by Désiré Nisard.
Spine slightly faded, boards marginally soiled with small corner losses, handsome interior condition.

Definitive edition on ordinary paper.
Fine autograph inscription signed by the author to André Coeuroy.
Handsome copy.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Jean Galtier-Boissière to (André) Rolland de Renéville.
Two small tears on the slightly sunned spine.
Provenance: from the library of André Rolland de Renéville.

First edition of the French translation by Yves Gandon, one of the numbered copies on white Crèvecoeur laid paper, the only printing with 64 on Rives.
Signed autograph inscription from Yves Gandon to (André) Rolland de Renéville.
Two small stains of no consequence on the back cover, handsome copy complete with its publisher's slip.

First edition, one of 196 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only issue with 4 copies on Japan paper.
Signed and inscribed by André Billy.
Spine and boards lightly and marginally faded as usual.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Fourré to Luc Estang.
Light worming to spine, handsome interior condition, complete with publisher's slip.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Signed autograph inscription by Paul Chack, ex dono from the dedicatee at head of an endpaper.
Two small tears at head and foot of spine, paper yellowed.
Work illustrated with 4 maps drawn by the author.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Signed autograph inscription by the author.
Photographic cover.
Spine creased with two small lacks at head and foot, crease marks to boards, small tear at head of first endpaper.

First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of second edition.
Amusing autograph inscription signed by Tristan Bernard.

First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the press.
Fine autograph inscription calligraphed and signed by the author to politician Maurice Reclus "... qui pense en politique."
Handsome copy.