Inscribed Books

Nathalie SARRAUTE
Enfance
Gallimard|Paris 1983|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Two light tears at foot of spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Nathalie Sarraute to her great friend the director, playwright and writer Simone Benmussa: "A Simone, avec toute l'amitié qu'elle sait. Nathalie." (To Simone, with all the friendship she knows. Nathalie.)
Literary advisor to the Jean-Louis Barrault - Madeleine Renaud Company, then, in 1957, editor-in-chief of the Cahiers Renaud-Barrault, Simone Benmussa also directed, from the Odéon theatre, the cultural service and the Cahiers of the Renaud-Barrault company. She adapted for the theatre works by her friend Nathalie Sarraute including "Enfance" in 1984 (with the...
€350
Georges SIMENON
Les anneaux de Bicêtre
Presses de la Cité|Paris 1978|15 x 24 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine slightly yellowed.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Georges Simenon to Henry Bertrand.
€380
Eugène IONESCO
Ce formidable bordel !
Gallimard|Paris 1973|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Some occasional light worming to the edges.
Autograph inscription signed by Eugène Ionesco to his friend the director, playwright and writer Simone Benmussa: "Pour Simone Benmussa, avec ma vieille amitié et pourtant toujours jeune, fidèlement, affectueusement, Eugène Ionesco Janvier 1974."
Literary adviser to the Jean-Louis Barrault - Madeleine Renaud Company, then, in 1957, editor-in-chief of the Cahiers Renaud-Barrault, Simone Benmussa also directed, from the Odéon theatre, the cultural service and the Cahiers of the Renaud-Barrault company. She adapted for the theatre...
€230
Eugène IONESCO
Antidotes
Gallimard|Paris 1977|14 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
Autograph inscription signed by Eugène Ionesco to his friend the director, playwright and writer Simone Benmussa (whom he erroneously called Suzanne) and her companion the actress Erika Kralik: "Pour Suzanne Ben-Mussa et Erika avec toute ma tendresse. Eugène Ionesco."
Literary adviser to the Jean-Louis Barrault - Madeleine Renaud Company, then, in 1957, editor-in-chief of the Cahiers Renaud-Barrault, Simone Benmussa also directed, from the Odéon theatre, the cultural service and the Cahiers of the Renaud-Barrault company. She adapted for the theatre...
€230
Francis PONGE, Olivier DEBRÉ
Pour Olivier Debré
Union|Paris 1963|21 x 27.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition printed in 33 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy of this text written for the exhibition of painter Olivier Debré at the Knoedler gallery in February 1963.
Manuscript signatures of Francis Ponge and Olivier Debré at the colophon.
Copy complete with its original double-page engraving by Olivier Debré, which he has signed.
€500
Louis-Ferdinand CELINE, COLLECTIF
Louis-Ferdinand Céline II - Cahiers de l'Herne N°5
L'Herne|Paris 1965|21 x 27 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Contributions by Louis-Ferdinand Céline, Joseph Delteil, Pierre Monnier, Marcel Aymé, Michel Déon, Milton Hindus, Marc Hanrez, Paul Morand, Robert Poulet, Jack Kerouac, Philippe Sollers...
Iconography at the end of the volume.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Dominique de Roux, creator of Cahiers de l'Herne to a friend named Sonia: "Pour Sonia dont je me sens si proche face à la déflagration verbale sortie de Céline hors-temps. L'affection de près de R. 15.XII.65." (For Sonia with whom I feel so close facing the verbal explosion from Céline out of time. Affection from near R. 15.XII.65.)
€300
William FAULKNER
Le bruit et la fureur
Gallimard|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.

Spine sunned with dampstains, pale dampstain to right margin of front board.

Autograph inscription signed by the translator Maurice Edgar Coindreau to Pierre Ripault.
€750
Nathalie SARRAUTE
Pour un oui ou pour un non
Gallimard|Paris 1982|10.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Light foxing to lower left corner of first cover, handsome copy.
Affectionate autograph inscription signed by Nathalie Sarraute to her great friend the actress Erika Kralik, companion of the director, playwright and writer Simone Benmussa: "A ma chouchoute, Erika qui, Dieu merci ! ne change pas. Sa vieillle amie fidèle... Nathalie." (To my darling, Erika who, thank God! does not change. Her faithful old friend... Nathalie.)
Assisted by her companion Simone Benmussa, Erika Kralik created the staging of this play by Nathalie Sarraute in February 1986 at the Comédie des Champs-Elysées.
€250
Nathalie PARAIN, Marcel AYME
Les boîtes de peinture
Gallimard|Paris 1941|17.50 x 23 cm|agrafé
First edition with color illustrations by Nathalie Parain.
Spine and boards marginally sunned, some interior foxing, the illustrated dust jacket is lacking.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Marcel Aymé on the front cover.
€500
Nathalie SARRAUTE
Portrait d'un inconnu
Robert Marin|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Small lacks to head of spine, slight marginal tears to boards as well as two angular lacks to feet of boards due to the fragility of this poor-quality paper.
Exceptional full-page autograph inscription signed by Nathalie Sarraute to her dear friend the director, playwright and writer Simone Benmussa: "Pour Simone, qui ne sait peut-être pas bien - je n'ai jamais su le lui dire - combien compte pour moi sa sympathie pour mon travail, toute l'aide généreuse qu'elle m'apporte. De tout mon coeur, plein d'amitié et d'affection, je la remercie. Nathalie." (For Simone, who perhaps does not...
€350
Carlos FUENTES
El tuerto es rey
Joaquin Mortiz|Mexico 1970|11 x 18 cm|broché
First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Handsome copy.
Grateful and humorous autograph inscription signed by Carlos Fuentes to his friend the director, playwright and writer Simone Benmussa: "A Simone, madame-manager-soeur-maîtresse de cet texte, je t'embrasse. Carlos" (To Simone, madame-manager-sister-mistress of this text, I embrace you. Carlos)
Literary advisor to the Jean-Louis Barrault - Madeleine Renaud Company, then, in 1957, editor-in-chief of Cahiers Renaud-Barrault, Simone Benmussa also directed, from the Odéon theater, the cultural service and the Cahiers of the Renaud-Barrault company. She adapted for the theater works by her friend...
€250
Nathalie SARRAUTE
Paul Valéry et l'enfant éléphant - Flaubert le précurseur
Gallimard|Paris 1986|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Very fine full-page autograph inscription signed by Nathalie Sarraute to her great friend the director, playwright and writer Simone Benmussa : "Pour Simone, dont je m'émerveille sans cesse, dont tant de vie irradie qui me fait revivre... comme lui dire tout ce que je voudrais et qu'elle comprend et tout si bien. Nathalie. Le 11 février 1986." (For Simone, whom I marvel at ceaselessly, from whom so much life radiates that makes me live again... how to tell her all that I would like to and that she understands so well. Nathalie. February 11, 1986.)
Literary advisor to the Jean-Louis...
€350
Nathalie SARRAUTE
L'usage de la parole
Gallimard|Paris 1980|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Light foxing to lower left corner of front cover, handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Nathalie Sarraute to her great friend the director, playwright and writer Simone Benmussa : "A Simone, qui n'aura jamais fini de m'étonner et de m'émerveiller avec tant d'affection, d'amitié, de fous-rires... Nathalie." (To Simone, who will never cease to astonish and marvel me with so much affection, friendship, and laughter... Nathalie.)
Literary advisor to the Jean-Louis Barrault - Madeleine Renaud Company, then, in 1957, editor-in-chief of the Cahiers Renaud-Barrault, Simone Benmussa also...
€300
Nathalie SARRAUTE
Théâtre. Elle est là. - C'est beau. - Isma. - Le mensonge. - Le silence
Gallimard|Paris 1978|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed, a service de presse copy.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Nathalie Sarraute to her great friend the actress Erika Kralik who was the companion of the director and playwright Simone Benmussa: "Pour Erika, ma chérie, qui sait combien je l'aime ! Nathalie."
Literary advisor to the Jean-Louis Barrault - Madeleine Renaud Company, then, in 1957, editor-in-chief of the Cahiers Renaud-Barrault, Simone Benmussa also directed, from the Odéon theater, the cultural service and the Cahiers of the Renaud-Barrault company. She adapted for the theater works by her friend Nathalie Sarraute including...
€300
Maximilien FOY GÉNÉRAL ET COMTE
Histoire de la guerre de la péninsule sous Napoléon. Précédée d'un tableau politique et militaire des puissances belligérantes
Baudouin frères|Paris 1827|12.50 x 21 cm|4 volumes reliés
First edition published posthumously by the author's widow, Countess Foy.
Half-shagreen bindings in green, spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots and decorated with double gilt compartments, small lack to headcap of first volume, marbled paper boards with some surface abrasions, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, speckled edges.
The atlas, as is often the case, is lacking from our copy.
Scattered foxing, printed library stamps on title pages.
Work complete with its 8 folding facsimiles but lacking the author's portrait.
Autograph inscription signed by Countess Foy to the politician, diplomat and historian Count de...
€450
Eugène IONESCO
Le rhinocéros
Gallimard|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, bearing the correct imprint dated 6 May 1959, with the false statement of second edition.
Spine very slightly sunned.
Signed and inscribed by Eugène Ionesco to the stage director, playwright, and writer Simone Benmussa on the half-title.

€1,700
Julien GRACQ
Lettrines 2
José Corti|Paris 1974|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on regular paper.
A well-preserved copy, despite the spine and covers being slightly and marginally sunned, as is often the case.
Inscribed by Julien Gracq to the stage director, playwright, and writer Simone Benmussa on the half-title page.
Literary advisor to the Jean-Louis Barrault – Madeleine Renaud Company, then, in 1957, editor-in-chief of the Cahiers Renaud-Barrault, Simone Benmussa also headed the cultural department and the Cahiers of the Renaud-Barrault Company at the Théâtre de l’Odéon. She adapted for the stage works by her friend Nathalie Sarraute, as well as by Pierre Klossowski, Jean Cocteau, Gertrude Stein... She was the partner...
€400
Patrick MODIANO
Des inconnues
Gallimard|Paris 1999|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Patrick Modiano to the stage director, playwright and writer Simone Benmussa and her companion the actress Erika Kralik.
Literary advisor to the Compagnie Jean-Louis Barrault - Madeleine Renaud, then, in 1957, editor-in-chief of the Cahiers Renaud-Barrault, Simone Benmussa also directed, from the Odéon theatre, the cultural service and the Cahiers of the Renaud-Barrault company. She adapted for the theatre works by her friend Nathalie Sarraute, Pierre Klossowski, Jean Cocteau, Gertrude Stein... She was the companion of the actress Erika Kralik.

€500
Patrick MODIANO
La petite bijou
Gallimard|Paris 2001|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy despite very small stains to right margin of front cover and left margin of rear cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Patrick Modiano to the director, playwright and writer Simone Benmussa and her partner, the actress Erika Kralik.
Literary advisor to the Jean-Louis Barrault - Madeleine Renaud Company, then, in 1957, editor-in-chief of the Cahiers Renaud-Barrault, Simone Benmussa also directed, from the Odéon theatre, the cultural service and the Cahiers of the Renaud-Barrault company. She adapted for the theatre works by her friend Nathalie Sarraute, Pierre Klossowski, Jean Cocteau, Gertrude Stein... She was...
€500
Octavio PAZ
La fille de Rappaccini
Gallimard|Paris 1972|11 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, one of the numbered copies on bouffant paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Octavio Paz to actress Erika Karlik, companion of director, playwright and writer Simone Benmussa.
€300
Robert ARON, Arnaud DANDIEU
Les années obscures de Jésus
Grasset|Paris 1960|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
A handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Robert Aron to Sonia Koutchinski: "... cette évocation de la vie palestienne d'il y a vingt siècles, en la remerciant de m'avoir accompagné dans l'épreuve de la signature..." (this evocation of Palestinian life from twenty centuries ago, thanking her for having accompanied me through the ordeal of the signing...)

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€100
Jean LEPPIEN, Gilles PLAZY
Vers un midi
Michèle Broutta|Paris 1983|28 x 35 cm|en feuilles sous étui
First edition printed in 89 numbered copies on Arches vellum.
Work illustrated with 12 original linocuts by Jean Leppien.
At the colophon, manuscript signatures in pencil by Gilles Plazy & Jean Leppien.
One scratch at the head of the slipcase and a small discoloration stain in the left margin, otherwise a handsome copy complete with its slipcase and chemise.
€500
Apel·les Fenosa i Florensa, dit FENOSA, Roger CAILLOIS
Fenosa
Fernand Mourlot|Paris 1972|45 x 32.50 cm|en feuilles sous étui
First edition printed in 140 numbered copies on Arches vellum.
Work illustrated with 20 original lithographs by Apel·les Fenosa.
At the beginning of the work, manuscript signatures, in pencil, by Roger Caillois & Apel·les Fenosa.
Some light foxing stains on the first cover of the slipcase, otherwise a handsome copy.
€500
Michel ROCARD, Pierre LARROUTUROU
La gauche n'a plus le droit à l'erreur - Chômage, précarité, crise financière : arrêtez les rustines !
Flammarion|Paris 2012|13.50 x 22 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Michel Rocard to Bernard Kouchner: "A Bernard Kouchner avec la chaude et ancienne amitié de M. Rocard." (To Bernard Kouchner with the warm and longstanding friendship of M. Rocard.)
Founder of Médecins sans frontières and later Médecins du monde, Bernard Kouchner was appointed Secretary of State for Social Integration and then Secretary of State to the Prime Minister for Humanitarian Action in Michel Rocard's government from 1988 to 1991.

€150
Hélène CARRERE D'ENCAUSSE
Victorieuse Russie
Fayard|Paris 1992|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Hélène Carrère d'Encausse to Bernard Kouchner: "... en témoignage d'admiration pour son action et son courage. Et en vive sympathie..." (in testimony of admiration for his action and courage. And in warm sympathy...)
€150
Elizabeth TEISSIER
Sous le signe de Mitterrand - Sept ans d'entretiens
Edition N°1|Paris 1997|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Elizabeth Teissier, François Mitterrand's favorite astrologer, to Bernard Kouchner: "Pour vous cher Bernard Kouchner... sous le signe de Mitterrand et du scorpion bien sûr ! Bien cordialement." ("For you dear Bernard Kouchner... under the sign of Mitterrand and of Scorpio of course! With warm regards.")
€150
Joël LEICK, Michel BUTOR
Comprimé d'essor - Livre illustré imprimé à 2 exemplaires
s. n.|Thionville • & Lucinges 1997|8.50 x 8 cm|broché
First edition entirely recopied by hand by Michel Butor and printed in 2 numbered copies.
The work, adorned with original paintings by Joël Leick, consists of two folded sheets forming eight pages, each with one page cut out.
In pencil, autograph signatures of Michel Butor and Joël Leick at the colophon.

€450
Léon ZITRONE
Téléjournaliste - Un homme et son métier
Robert Laffont|Paris 1974|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine slightly creased.
Autograph inscription signed by Léon Zitrone to Quebec novelist and journalist Jacques Benoit: "A mon confrère Jacques Benoit en le remerciant vivement pour la fortune expliquée..." (To my colleague Jacques Benoit, thanking him warmly for the fortune explained...).
€100
François CHENG
Le dit de Tianyi
Albin Michel|Paris 1998|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by François Cheng to Jacqueline Maréchal accompanied by a sinogram meaning "destiny".

€350
Anne ETHUIN, Edouard JAGUER
Regards obliques sur une histoire parallèle
Editions Oasis|Paris • & Toronto 1977|26 x 33 cm|broché
First edition printed in 333 copies and illustrated with 6 drawings by Anne Jaguer.
Spine and covers marginally lightened, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Edouard Jaguer to Nicole and Pierre Bourgeois accompanied by an original signed drawing by Anne Ethuin on the facing page.

€170
Breyten BREYTENBACH
Retour au paradis - Journal africain
Grasset|Paris 1993|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph signature of Breyten Breytenbach on the half-title page.
€120
Niki de SAINT PHALLE
Aids
Verlag C.J. Bucher GmbH|München • & Luzern 1989|19.50 x 25.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
New edition of the German translation.
Publisher's white paper boards, smooth spine.
Handsome copy despite a tiny insignificant nick at foot of front board.
Work illustrated with color drawings by Niki de Saint Phalle.
We include two postcards reproducing works by Niki de Saint Phalle.
Rare autograph inscription signed and beautifully calligraphed by Niki de Saint Phalle, in English, to a man named Axel wishing him happy birthday: "Pour Janine et Raymond with warmest greetings. It was wonderful seeing you. Love. Niki."

€800
Haleh ESFANDIARI
My prison, my home - One woman's story of captivity in Iran
HarperCollins|New York 2009|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Half black card binding, smooth spine in red cloth, complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Haleh Esfandiari to Bernard Kouchner.
€150
Paul MORAND
Les écarts amoureux
Gallimard|Paris 1974|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the service de presse (advance) copies.
Light sunning to head and foot of spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Morand to Jacques Brenner.
€200
Paul MORAND
La dame blanche des Habsbourg
Robert Laffont|Paris 1963|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the service de presse (advance) copies.
Spine slightly wrinkled and sunned, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Morand to Jacques Brenner.

€180
Hervé GUIBERT
A l'ami qui ne m'a pas sauvé la vie
Gallimard|Paris 1990|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Hervé Guibert to journalist Christine Ockrent: "Pour Christine Ockrent, "sa" petite ou grande chérie. Ce très cordial hommage : hervé guibert." (For Christine Ockrent, "his" little or great darling. This very cordial homage: hervé guibert.)

€800
Patrick MODIANO
Quartier perdu
Seuil|Paris 1984|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Patrick Modiano to journalist Christine Ockrent.
€680
Georges DUHAMEL
L'acide thyminique dans la thérapeutique des maladies goutteuses
Vigot frères|Paris 1909|16 x 24.50 cm|broché
First edition of Georges Duhamel's medical thesis, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Covers and spine slightly and marginally browned without gravity, otherwise rare and handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated 1922 and signed by Georges Duhamel to Edouard Champion: "A mon ami Edouard Champion, savant, lettré, actif et courageux chevalier des belles lettres, cet ouvrage où je le prie de ne jamais mettre le nez. Duhamel." (To my friend Edouard Champion, scholar, man of letters, active and courageous knight of fine literature, this work in which I beg him never to poke his nose. Duhamel.)
€300
Jean-Pierre FRANCOIS
Vol d'identité - Le conseiller occulte de Mitterrand raconte
Albin Michel|Paris 2000|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on bouffant vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean-Pierre François to Bernard Kouchner.

€170
Breyten BREYTENBACH
Mémoires de poussière et de neige
Grasset|Paris 1989|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket which has small angular tears.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Breyten Breytenbach to Bernard Kouchner.
€300
Leni RIEFENSTAHL
Die Nuba[The Nuba]
List verlag|München 1973|24 x 32 cm|Photograph|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
Edition richly illustrated with photographs by Leni Riefenstahl.
Publisher's full grey cloth binding, flat spine, a complete copy with its striking illustrated dust jacket.
A few minor spots of foxing, insignificant, and a slight discoloration mark on the rear board.
A pleasant copy.
Inscribed and signed by Leni Riefenstahl to Jean-Pierre Richard: "Jean Pierre Richard herzliche gewidmet. Leni Riefenstahl."
€1,200
Erik ORSENNA
Une comédie française
Seuil|Paris 1980|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Two angular fold marks on the back cover.
Fine and humorous autograph inscription signed by Erik Orsenna to Bernard Kouchner: "Cher Bernard, la voici, la voilà, la terreur de Jean-Edern, la [comédie française], en deux mots brefs : la studebaker était une jolie voiture et Matignon un beau manège. Avec mon amitié. Le coupeur Erik." (Dear Bernard, here it is, here it is, Jean-Edern's terror, the [French comedy], in two brief words: the Studebaker was a pretty car and Matignon a beautiful riding school. With my friendship. The cutter Erik.)
€100
[Irène NEMIROVSKY] Denis DIDEROT
Lettre sur le commerce de la librairie commentée par Bernard Grasset - Exemplaire d'Irène Némirovsky
Grasset|Paris 1937|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the press service.
Spine slightly sunned with some minor foxing, lower right corner of the book slightly warped.
Exceptional autograph inscription signed by Bernard Grasset to one of the leading authors of his publishing house: "A Irène Nemirovsky son admirateur son ami. Bernard Grasset." (To Irène Nemirovsky his admirer his friend. Bernard Grasset.)
Touching Nemirovskyan relic.
€500
Eric TABARLY
Le tour du monde de Pen Duick VI
Editions du Pen Duick|Paris 1977|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
New edition.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Autograph inscription signed by Eric Tabarly to Hélène Petit.
€150
MARIE-LAURE (to Joseph BREITBACH)
La chambre des écureuils - Exemplaire de Joseph Breitbach
Plon|Paris 1955|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine lightly yellowed, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
Rare full-page autograph inscription signed by Marie-Laure de Noailles to the writer Joseph Breitbach: "Pour mon cher Joseph, que je ne rencontre plus jamais chez le libraire (prière de me dire cet automne celle qu'il fréquente à son ordinaire). Je pars dans la région voisine des écureuils (St Bernard Hyères Var) jusqu'en Octobre. Il y serait, s'il passe par là le bienvenue. Amitié fidèle Marie-Laure." (For my dear Joseph, whom I never meet at the bookshop anymore (please tell me this autumn which one he usually...
€700
Georges DARIEN
La belle France
P.V. Stock|Paris 1901|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Bradel binding in full paper, smooth spine, chocolate brown morocco title-label, covers preserved, signed binding by Thomas Boichot.
Handsome copy attractively bound.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Darien to Henri Fèvre.
€1,000
Gustave KAHN
Premiers poèmes précédés d'une étude sur le vers libre - Exemplaire de Pierre Louÿs
Mercure de France|Paris 1897|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
First collected edition on ordinary paper.
Complete copy, including at the end the publisher's catalogue.
Bradel binding in full boards covered with decorative patterned paper, smooth spine, black morocco title label, original wrappers preserved, binding signed P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Gustave Kahn to Pierre Louÿs.

€1,000
José GIOVANNI
Comme un vol de vautours
Fayard|Paris 2003|15 x 23 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a crease mark to the lower right corner of the front board.
Fine autograph inscription signed by José Giovanni to a friend: "A toi Eric (dit Manouche) qui a porté nos chaînes avec talent. José Giovanni." (To you Eric (known as Manouche) who carried our chains with talent. José Giovanni.)
€100
Amélie NOTHOMB
Psychopompe
Albin Michel|Paris 2023|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
Autograph inscription signed by Amélie Nothomb to a woman named Claire.
€70
Nicolas VANIER
Otchum chef de meute - L'extraordinaire aventure d'un chien de traineau
Editions de la Martinière|s. l. 1996|17 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition abundantly illustrated with photographs.
Handsome copy despite light spotting to the covers.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Nicolas Vanier to Olivia Rudich.
€200
E. GALLUT
L'oeuvre de Charles Maurras - Essai de bibliographie
Les amis des beaux livres|Paris 1930|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on green paper, the only deluxe copies together with copies reserved for the "Amis des beaux livres".
Spine and boards marginally sunned, otherwise handsome copy complete with its addenda leaf.
Precious autograph inscription signed by E. Gallut: "A mon second fils Raymond Artignan, à ma fille chérie, Odette, ce livre que j'ai écrit en pensant beaucoup à eux." (To my second son Raymond Artignan, to my dear daughter, Odette, this book that I wrote thinking much of them.)

€150
Béatrix BECK
Léon Morin prêtre
Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the service de presse (advance) copies.
Some worming to spine and boards
Autograph inscription signed by Béatrix Beck to Gilbert Guilleminault.

€150
Maurice CHEVALIER
Lettre autographe datée et signée adressée à Alice Rim depuis le Waldorf Astoria de New York
S. n.|New York 15 Novembre 1955|18.50 x 26.50 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter dated and signed by Maurice Chevalier addressed to Alice Rim from the prestigious Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York, 15 lines in blue ink.
Fold marks inherent to the original mailing.
"15 - 11 - 55,
Chère Amie,
j'espère que votre travail vous donne les joies qu'une aussi sincère créatrice mérite. On ne s'écrit pas beaucoup parce que on est trop dans ce qu'on fait mais on sait bien qu'on se souhaite mutuellement le meilleur. Ami Maurice. ici jusqu'au 15 décembre" (Dear Friend, I hope your work brings you the joy that such a sincere creator deserves. We don't write much because we are too absorbed in what we do, but we know we wish...
€150
Michael BARRY
Le royaume de l'insolence - La résistance afghane du Grand Moghol à l'invasion soviétique
Flammarion|Paris 1984|13.50 x 22 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy. Afghan postal stamps used as bookmarks, a circled date and an underlined sentence in black ink on pages 202-203
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Michael Barry to Bernard Kouchner: "... en remerciement de tout ce que vous avez fait pour lui, domaine de l'impertinence..."
Founder of Médecins sans frontières then Médecins du monde, Bernard Kouchner was appointed Secretary of State for Social Integration then Secretary of State to the Prime Minister for Humanitarian Action in the Michel Rocard government from 1988 to 1991.

€150
Henri MINCZELES
Histoire générale du Bund, un mouvement révolutionnaire juif
Denoël|Paris 1999|15 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, illustrated.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Minczeles to Bernard Kouchner: "... en souvenir d'une rencontre à Varsovie le 15 avril 2008..." (in memory of a meeting in Warsaw on April 15, 2008...)
Founder of Médecins sans frontières then Médecins du monde, Bernard Kouchner was appointed Secretary of State for Social Integration then Secretary of State to the Prime Minister for Humanitarian Action in Michel Rocard's government from 1988 to 1991.

€150
MAI-THU
Carton d'invitation pour le vernissage de l'exposition des oeuvres récentes de Maï-Thu à la galerie du Péristyle
Galerie du Péristyle|Paris 1960|13.50 x 16 cm|une carte dépliante
Invitation card for the opening of the exhibition of recent works on silk by the painter of Vietnamese origin Maï-Thu at the Péristyle gallery, 45 rue de la Boëtie (March 15-April 16, 1960).
Corners very lightly rubbed.
€300
Hilma PYLKKANEN
Le sénateur Sonerva - Moeurs finlandaises
Grasset|Paris 1913|12.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition with no mention of deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Half olive green cloth binding, smooth spine decorated with central gilt fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, brown shagreen title-label, staining on one joint, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Hilma Pylkkänen, Finnish woman of letters writing directly in Swedish and French, to Pierre Mortier.

€450
Lucien JACQUES, Jean GIONO
Provence
Antoine Rico|Manosque 1957|10.50 x 17.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
€1,500
Daniel PENNAC
Le tour du ciel illustré par Miro
Calmann-Lévy|Paris 1994|23 x 25.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition illustrated with reproductions of works by Joan Miro.
Publisher's full cardboard binding, smooth spine, handsome copy complete with its wraparound band.
Autograph inscription signed by Daniel Pennac to his close friend Franklin Rist: "Et pour toi, bien sûr, comme toujours et pour jamais, comme dit l'autre, mon vieux Franklin" enhanced with an original drawing depicting a little figure carrying a fountain pen on his back.
€150
François TRUFFAUT
Le cinéma selon Hitchcock
Robert Laffont|Paris 1966|22.50 x 24.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition for which no limited issue printed.
Publisher's original black full cloth binding, smooth spine, illustrated boards.
Some rubbing to the headpieces.
Numerous illustrations.

Precious and rare autograph signed inscription from François Truffaut: "Pour, Georges Pellegrin qui me faisait la courte échelle pour repérer les extérieurs de jules et jim, bien amicalement François Truffaut." ('For Georges Pellegrin, who gave me a leg up to scout the exteriors for Jules et Jim, with warm regards, François Truffaut.')

Georges Pellegrin, along with Robert Bober and Florence Malraux, served as assistant director to...
€2,500
Jean COCTEAU
La noce massacrée (souvenirs) - Visites à Maurice Barrès
A la Sirène|Paris 1921|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vergé d'Arches paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated 1962 and signed by Jean Cocteau to Daniel Mornette.
€1,500
Dariel Alarcon RAMIREZ, Christophe Dimitri REVEILLE
Benigno dernier compagnon du Che
Editions du Rocher|Paris 2006|15 x 24 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Some stains on the fore edge, otherwise a handsome copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
"...voici un bout d'histoire de notre Amérique latinr. Le Che nous a montré le chemin de liberté à nous de comprendre et de le suivre à toujours. siempre. Ruben Tamayo 15/09/07." (...here is a piece of history of our Latin America. Che showed us the path to freedom, it is up to us to understand and follow it always. always. Ruben Tamayo 15/09/07.) fine dated autograph inscription signed by Ruben Tamayo to a friend named Georges
€150
Marcel LAPIERRE
Anthologie du cinéma
La nouvelle édition|Paris 2014|14 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A small stain on the back board, complete with its mimeographed publisher's slip.
"... en souvenir de notre jeunesse..." (in memory of our youth...) autograph inscription signed by Marcel Lapierre to Emile Cerquant
€150
André SALMON
Voyages au pays des voyantes
Editions des portiques|Paris s.d. (1933)|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine somewhat sunned, boards lightly soiled.
Autograph inscription signed by André Salmon to Jean-Henri Guillaumet.
€120
Emile ZOLA
Photographie originale dédicacée au critique d'art Vittorio Pica
Benque & Cie|Paris s.d. (ca 1880)|10.50 x 16.50 cm|une feuille
Original dedicated photograph representing Emile Zola facing forward, head slightly turned to the right. Vintage silver gelatin print.
The photograph is mounted on cardboard. On verso, studio stamp of Benque & Cie.
Worming to verso of the photograph. Small stain in lower left margin of the photograph and a clear fingerprint stain in lower right margin.
Autograph inscription signed by Emile Zola to the art critic and great friend of the Goncourt brothers Vittorio Pica.
Art critic of Neapolitan origin, Vittorio Pica took an early interest in French naturalist and symbolist movements: "Curious about all avant-garde movements, he first...
€3,500
René BURRI
77 strange sensations
Dino Simonett|Zürich 1998|23 x 30 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition illustrated with photographs by René Burri.
Publisher's boards, yellow cloth spine, covers illustrated with photographs.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by René Burri in black ink and multicolored pencils.
€500
Robert PINGET
Graal flibuste
Editions de Minuit|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Spine very lightly sunned, without significance.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Robert Pinget to the lawyer and Hussar writer Stephen Hecquet.

€80
Daniel ANET
Antoine de Saint Exupéry - Poète - romancier - moraliste
Editions Corrêa|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Daniel Anet to the lawyer Henri Guillaumet: "... dont l'accueil cordial m'a beaucoup touché..." ("...whose cordial welcome touched me greatly...")

€60
Jean-Denis BREDIN
Mots et pas perdus - Images du Palais
Plon|Paris 2005|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Jean-Denis Bredin to Bernard Kouchner: " Pour toi, mon cher Bernard, pour te dire ma si vive affection. A quand le bonheur de te revoir? Ton ami." (For you, my dear Bernard, to tell you of my deep affection. When will we have the joy of seeing each other again? Your friend)
€150
Mike JACKSON
Soldier - The autobiography
Bantam press|London • & Toronto • & Sydney • & Aukland 2007|15.50 x 24 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Publisher's full black paper boards binding, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Mike Jackson to Bernard Kouchner: " Bernard with many thanks indeed for our time together in Kosovo, and with every best widh for your present appointment. Comme toujours, Mike Jackson." (Bernard with many thanks indeed for our time together in Kosovo, and with every best wish for your present appointment. As always, Mike Jackson)
€200
(Romain GARY) Philippe BRENOT
Le manuscrit perdu - Gary/Ajar
l' Esprit du temps|Paris 2005|14 x 21 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Philippe Brenot to a friend named Nicole.
€80
(Romain GARY) Philippe BRENOT
Romain Gary de Kacew à Ajar
Esprit du temps|Paris 2014|14 x 21 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
In pencil, autograph inscription dated and signed by Philippe Brenot to a friend named Nicole.
€80
Paul CLAUDEL
Art poétique
Mercure de France|Paris 1907|12.50 x 18.50 cm|relié sous étui
First edition, one of 12 copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Full red morocco binding, spine with five raised bands ornately decorated with double gilt compartments richly decorated with grotesques, gilt roulettes on headcaps, double gilt fillet frame on boards, watered pistachio silk endpapers and pastedowns, wide gilt dentelle border on pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, all edges gilt, red morocco-backed slipcase, cat's-eye paper boards, white felt interior, slipcase split at foot, very elegant period binding signed by Huser.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Claudel to Henri Burnand.
Very fine copy of the deluxe issue with an...
€3,800
Leïla SLIMANI
Chanson douce
Gallimard|Paris 2016|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
Edition of the same year as the first edition.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band: "Prix Goncourt 2016."
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Leïla Slimani: "A Gilbert, un conte pour grands enfants." ("To Gilbert, a tale for grown children.")
€120
Maurice RAPHAEL
Biscuit-l'amour
Les Editions du Scorpion|Paris 1956|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine sunned.
Complete with its beautiful illustrated dust jacket.
Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Raphaël to Monsieur Brabant.
€150
(Charles BAUDELAIRE) René-Albert FLEURY
Huit ans de lutte pour le buste de Baudelaire - Exemplaire de Pierre Drieu la Rochelle
Mercure de France|Paris 1942|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies from the press.
Some marginal creases to the back cover.
Copy illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Charles Baudelaire.
Precious autograph inscription signed by René-Albert Fleury to Pierre Drieu la Rochelle.
€250
Yves SALGUES
L'or noir du Sahara - La pathétique aventure de Conrad Kilian - Exemplaire de Stephen Hecquet
Pierre Horay|Paris 1956|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
Rare and fine autograph inscription signed by Yves Salgues to the hussard writer and lawyer Stephen Hecquet in which he references Antoine Blondin: "Cher Stephen Hecquet, voici (non pas en hommage mais en amitié) le premier livre de la collection qui vous attend, qui vous espère, qui vous veut. Cette histoire est étrange et je crois qu'elle vous plaira. J'ai vu Antoine Blondin l'autre jour et nous avons parler de votre grand talent avec joie et tendresse. Mille bons voeux. Du fond du coeur. 30. Dec.58 Yves Salgues." (Dear Stephen Hecquet, here is (not as homage but in...
€150
Jean DUTOURD
Doucin - Exemplaire de Stephen Hecquet
Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to the Hussar writer and lawyer Stephen Hecquet: "Pour Stephen Hecquet, ce livre qui va avoir bien besoin d'être défendu ! En amical hommage." (For Stephen Hecquet, this book that will very much need defending! In friendly tribute.)
€120
MARIE-LAURE
La chambre des écureuils - Exemplaire de Stephen Hecquet
Plon|Paris 1955|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Paper yellowed.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Marie-Laure de Noailles to the Hussar writer and lawyer Stephen Hecquet: "A monsieur Stéphane Hecquet avec la considération de Marie-Laure."
€800
Yves SALGUES
Un ange américain - Exemplaire de Stephen Hecquet
Pierre Horay|Paris 1956|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Paper yellowed.
Rare and fine autograph inscription signed by Yves Salgues to the Hussar writer and lawyer Stephen Hecquet: "Pour monsieur Stephen Hecquet, dont j'admire la redoutable plume d'or et de sang mêlés. En respectueux hommage d'un journaliste : Yves Salgues." ("For Mr. Stephen Hecquet, whose formidable pen of gold and blood mingled I admire. In respectful tribute from a journalist: Yves Salgues.")
€150
Philippe ROBRIEUX
L'affaire Manouchian - Vie et mort d'un héros communiste
Fayard|Paris 1986|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
The plastic film covering the boards peeling at the left margin of the rear board, otherwise a handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Philippe Robrieux to Christine and Bernard Kouchner: "... cette triste histoire d'appareil secret stalinien que fut hélas l'affaire Manouchian..." ("...this sad story of the Stalinist secret apparatus that was unfortunately the Manouchian affair...")

€150
Laurent FABIUS
Cela commence par une balade
Plon|Paris 2003|13.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Laurent Fabius to Christine Okrent and Bernard Kouchner: "Pour Christine et Bernard, en fidèle et affectueuse pensée. Laurent Fabius." (For Christine and Bernard, in faithful and affectionate thoughts. Laurent Fabius.)
€150
Jean-François LYOTARD, Jean-Loup THEBAUD
Au juste - Conversations
Christian Bourgois|Paris 1979|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Jean-François Lyotard: "Pour Pierre Vidal-Naquet amitié" enriched with an autograph tribute signed by Jean-Loup Thébaud.
€180
Louis ARAGON
Les communistes
La bibliothèque française|Paris 1949-1951|11.50 x 18.50 cm|6 volumes brochés
First edition on ordinary paper for each of the volumes.
Complete set in 6 volumes. Handsome copy (despite small corner lacks of no consequence to the boards) considering the poor quality of this paper.
On the first volume, autograph inscription signed by Louis Aragon to Jacqueline Gillet enriched with the manuscript signatures of Yves Robert and Daniel Delorme.
€400
Francis CARCO
L'amour vénal - Exemplaire de Pierre Mac Orlan
Albin Michel|Paris 1927|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition of some parts dedicated to Pierre Mac Orlan, one of 36 numbered copies on Dutch laid paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy with full margins, some witnesses marginally sunned.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to his friend Pierre Mac Orlan below the printed dedication: "Avec ma bien fidèle amitié F. Carco."
€450
Lucien COMBELLE
Prisons de l'Espérance
E.T.L.|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy given the fragility of this poor-quality paper.
Autograph inscription signed by Lucien Combelle to Paul Sérant.
€170
Marc BRUWIER
Indios adios - Le corsaire de la forêt amazonienne
Filipacchi|Paris 1991|15 x 24 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite minor foxing affecting principally the edges.
Iconography.
Fine and political autograph inscription signed by Marc Bruwier to Pascal Ben Soussan: "... pour une meilleure connaissance des minorités ethniques. Continuons notre combat pour que survivent les populations amérindiennes, aussi par le biais de la pellicule. Paris le 25/01/91. Marc Bruwier." (for a better understanding of ethnic minorities. Let us continue our fight for the survival of Amerindian populations, also through film. Paris 25/01/91. Marc Bruwier.)

€300
Paul JAMATI
Poèmes - Exemplaire d'Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Denoël|Paris 1938|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on alfa paper.
Handsome copy despite minute worming to the endpapers.
Preface by Léon-Paul Fargue.
Exceptional autograph inscription signed by Paul Jamati: "A Saint Exupéry poète du ciel. Paul Jamati."

€800
Julius BALTAZAR, Michel BUTOR
Bruine
S. n.|Ivry-sur-Seine • & Nice 1982|8 x 11.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition entirely hand-copied by Michel Butor and printed in 4 numbered copies.
The work is illustrated, as frontispiece, with a copperplate engraving by Julius Baltazar.
In pencil, manuscript signatures of Michel Butor and Julius Baltazar at the colophon.

€450
Lucien CLERGUE
Photographie originale comportant au verso un long envoi autographe signé présentant ses voeux pour l'année 1967
S. n.|s. l. s.d. [1967]|7 x 20 cm|une feuille
Original photograph enhanced on its verso with an autograph inscription signed by Lucien Clergue, 17 lines in blue colored pencil addressed to friends to present his wishes for 1967.
Vintage silver gelatin print depicting a nude woman's body reflected in water.
The photograph is mounted on cardboard, three small foxing spots on the sheet.
"Pour 1967 voeux les meilleurs et les plus sincères de tes minettes Olivia Anne Eglantine Yoyo et Lucien" (For 1967 the best and most sincere wishes from your kittens Olivia Anne Eglantine Yoyo and Lucien),

€700