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<p>Cautious disguise, comical deception, transparent anagram or latent schizophrenia, he hid behind so many eccentric patronymics or anodyne aliases that we sometimes wonder about the true identity of the Janus artist.</p>
<p>Is the real Vian Boris, or is the name just a baptistry frolic with a feathery Vernon hovering over it?</p>

Lifes of Boris Vian

Bison Ravi, Andy Blackshick, S. Culape, Aimé Damour, Zéphirin Hanvélo, Onuphre Hirondelle, Amélie de Lambineuse, Odile Legrillon, Eugène Minoux, Lydio Sincrazi, Anna Tof de Raspail, Jules Dupont, Boriso Viana, Bouriche Vlan, Vernon Sullivan…

Cautious disguise, comical deception, transparent anagram or latent schizophrenia, he hid behind so many eccentric patronymics or anodyne aliases that we sometimes wonder about the true identity of the Janus artist.

Is the real Vian Boris, or is the name just a baptistry frolic with a feathery Vernon hovering over it?

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Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Au jeune poète" ou "Conseils à un ami"[Autograph manuscript of Boris Vian’s complete song titled “Au jeune poète” or “Conseils à un ami]
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1955]|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés
Complete autograph manuscript of 48 lines written in blue ballpoint pen for the song "Au jeune poète," comprising two leaves, for which Henri Salvador composed the music.
Together with the typescript mounted on a sheet of card bearing the title "Conseils à un ami."
"Cette chanson a d'abord été intitulée 'Au jeune poète'. Elle a été remise en musique par Mouloudji et Assayag et enregistrée par Mouloudji, puis re-mise en musique par Max Rongier, qui l'enregistra. Le lecteur aura noté la parenté entre les précieux conseils et ceux prodigués dans En avant la zizique." (Oeuvres de Boris Vian, vol. 11, Fayard)
An exceptional and handsome...
€1,800
(to Boris VIAN) Rudi BLESH
They all played ragtime - The true story of an american music - Exemplaire de Boris Vian
Alfred A. Knopf|New York 1950|14.50 x 22 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, for which there was not printed any grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Publisher's binding in full grey cloth.
Illustrations.

Copy complete of its dust jacket illustrated by Jimmy Ernst, the dust jacket being in a poor state with several tears and corners missing.

Very precious handwritten dedication signed by Harriet Janis to Boris Vian: “To Boris Vian with Paris greetings for Rudi Blesh & myself, Harriet Janis. May 1953.”
€750
Boris VIAN
Trois manuscrits autographes complets de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée en français "Le tube " et de sa traduction manuscrite en anglais "The hit"[Three complete autograph manuscripts of Boris Vian’s song entitled in French “Le tube” and of its handwritten English translation “The Hit]
S. n.|s. l. 1957|13.50 x 21 cm|8 feuillets perforés
Two complete autograph manuscripts, of two and four perforated leaves respectively, comprising 58 and 61 lines written in blue and black ballpoint pen, of the song entitled "Le tube".
The second manuscript in French contains a few erasures, additions, and corrections.
The French manuscripts are accompanied by an English translation, "The hit", on two leaves (56 lines) written in black ballpoint pen.
The manuscripts correspond to the final texts in both French and English of the song.
We include, on three perforated leaves, two complete typescripts of the song, one mounted on thin card (one in French, the...
€2,000
Boris VIAN
L'automne à Pékin[Autumn in Peking]
Editions du Scorpion|Paris [Paris] 1947|12 x 19 cm|Broché
First edition, with no deluxe paper copies issued.
Slight, insignificant tears to the foot of the covers.
A handsome copy.
€400
Boris VIAN
Vercoquin et le plancton
Gallimard|Paris 1946|12 x 18.5 cm|Broché
First edition, with no deluxe copies printed; one of the review copies.
Small tears to the spine and along the left edge of the front cover.
Rare signed autograph tribute by Boris Vian on this text.
€1,700
[Boris VIAN] Vernon SULLIVAN
J'irai cracher sur vos tombesI Spit on Your Graves
Les Editions du Scorpion|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on Lafuma pure wove paper, the only large-paper issue.

Endpapers very slightly and marginally toned, two small tears at foot of spine.

A rare and much sought-after copy in original state.
€10,000
Boris VIAN
Vercoquin et le Plancton
Gallimard|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the press service copies, with no deluxe paper issue.
Minor marginal foxing to the covers, bookseller's ink stamps at the head of the upper cover and foot of the lower cover.

€300
Boris VIAN
L'arrache-coeur
Vrille|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Foreword by Raymond Queneau.
Light dampstains to spine, some staining to board margins.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Boris Vian to the actress Jacqueline Pierreux, mother of Jean-Pierre Léaud, and to her husband the novelist and screenwriter Pierre Léaud: "Pour monsieur Léaud et mame Pierreux avec une bise (pas pour lui). Boris Vian." (For Mr. Léaud and Mrs. Pierreux with a kiss (not for him). Boris Vian.)
In April 1948, Jacqueline Pierreux created the role of Judy in the theatrical adaptation of "J'irai cracher sur vos tombes" at the Verlaine theatre, directed by Alfred Pasquali.
€2,800
Boris VIAN
Vercoquin et le Plancton
Gallimard|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Minor marginal tears to front cover, spine slightly sunned.
€400
Boris VIAN
Le petit Lauriston
Collège de Pataphysique|s. l. • [Paris] An LXXXIII (1955)|16 x 20.50 cm|agrafé
First edition, one of 299 numbered Cérasescent copies, the only printing along with 98 citrin copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine and covers slightly and marginally discolored as usual, minimal marginal tears to the front cover.
€200
Boris VIAN
Les Fourmis
Editions du Scorpion|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Minor rubbing to joints and corners.
Handsome copy with all the features of the first printing.
€350
"Even though I’ve had a higher education, I sometimes find myself unable to drive a locomotive. – You lack ambition, replied the lovely Gaviale, and that’s why I love you.”
"Even though I’ve had a higher education, I sometimes find myself unable to drive a locomotive. – You lack ambition, replied the lovely Gaviale, and that’s why I love you.”
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe signé de la nouvelle "Les pas vernis"[Autograph manuscript signed of the short story “Les pas vernis”]
S. n. • [chez l'auteur]|s. l. s. d. [7 juin 1948]|21 x 27.50 cm|8 pages sur 4 feuillets
Original autograph manuscript, 8 pages on 4 squared leaves, extensively revised and signed by Boris Vian. Subtle horizontal folds.
This short story, written on 7 June 1948 according to Noël Arnaud, was first published in issue no. 2 of the magazine Dans le train, and later included in the collection Le Loup Garou. The manuscript differs slightly from the printed versions.
€7,000
“I prefer the soldiers; the officers are even more obnoxious than the French sub-lieutenants, and that is saying something - those fellows send the stink-meter off the charts, with their little sticks for buggering horses.”
“I prefer the soldiers; the officers are even more obnoxious than the French sub-lieutenants, and that is saying something - those fellows send the stink-meter off the charts, with their little sticks for buggering horses.”
Boris VIAN
"Martin m'a téléphoné"Autograph manuscript of Boris Vian's first short story
S. n. • [chez l'auteur]|s. l. 10 octobre 1945|22 x 17 cm|17 pages sur 9 feuillets
Original autograph manuscript of a short story by Boris Vian, written in 1945 and published posthumously in the collection Le Loup-Garou in 1970.
Highly dense manuscript of 17 pages on 9 sheets, written in black ink with deletions and corrections, on perforated graph paper, dated “25.10.45” at the end of the text. One of the very rare manuscripts dated by the author.

Exceptional manuscript of Boris Vian’s first short story, written at the age of 25, just a few months after the Liberation.

€15,000
“Evil,” admitted Ouen, “arises from the fact that there isn't always an odd number of possible solutions.”
“Evil,” admitted Ouen, “arises from the fact that there isn't always an odd number of possible solutions.”
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de la nouvelle "Une pénible histoire""Complete autograph manuscript of the short story "Une pénible histoire"
S. n. • [chez l'auteur]|s. l. s. d. [1952]|21 x 27 cm|20 feuillets agrafés
Original autograph manuscript of Boris Vian's short story, first published in the magazine Une bouteille à la Mer, no.72, in 1952, then included in Vercoquin et le plancton and republished posthumously in the 1970 collection Le Loup-Garou.
Heavily revised manuscript, written in blue ink on the recto of each sheet, with corrections in purple ink and black pencil.
€7,000
“We have not yet attempted to endow the machine with general knowledge…”
“We have not yet attempted to endow the machine with general knowledge…”
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet et signé de la nouvelle "Le Danger des classiques"Complete autograph manuscript, signed, of the short story "The Danger of the Classics"
S. n. • [chez l'auteur]|98 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière Xe, Paris s. d. [1950]|21 x 27 cm|18 feuillets numérotés
Important original autograph manuscript, signed, of Boris Vian’s short story written in 1950, first published in Bizarre no. 32–33 in 1964, and later included in the posthumous collection Le Loup-Garou in 1970.
With Vian’s autograph name and address at the head of the manuscript.

Extensively revised manuscript, written in blue and violet ink on the versos of each leaf, with a pasted slip of corrections mounted to page 13.

€10,000
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Westminster ballade"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [entre 1950 et 1954]|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets
Complete set of the manuscript and working typescript by Boris Vian, genesis of the song "Westminster ballade".
- one perforated sheet written by hand in ink by Boris Vian. Numerous deletions and corrections. Some marginal lacks.
- one perforated sheet typed on machine, fair copy of the manuscript.
This song was never performed.
Ah, Westminster
Fol inventeur
Aurais-tu peur
De compter jusqu'à douze ?
Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
€1,200
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Un pauvre petit garçon"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [entre 1950 et 1954]|21 x 27 cm|3 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's working manuscript and typescript, genesis of the song "Un pauvre petit garçon".
- two perforated leaves handwritten in ink by Boris Vian.
- one perforated leaf typed, fair copy of the manuscript.
This profoundly anticlerical song was never performed.

Dans sa triste chambre
Le petit s'endort
Il gèle à pierre fendre
Le froid le dévore

On l'a trouvé dans son lit
Mort dans un sourire
Et Jésus là-haut s'est dit
Ca m'ôte un souci
["In his sad room / The little one falls asleep / It's freezing hard / The cold devours him // They found him in his bed / Dead with a smile / And...
€1,800
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Quand fleurit le marronnier du square"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [entre 1954 et 1959]|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's working manuscript and typescript, genesis of the song "Quand fleurit le marronnier du square".
- one perforated leaf handwritten in pencil and ink by Boris Vian.
- one perforated leaf typed, fair copy of the manuscript.
This song was never performed.

Quand fleurit le marronnier du square
Autour de nous, le printemps se prépare
De ses doigts verts, il bat le jeu
Donnant aux deux amoureux
Un as de coeur, la carte du bonheur
["When the chestnut tree blooms in the square / Around us, spring is preparing / With its green fingers, it plays the game / Giving to the two lovers / An ace of hearts, the...
€1,200
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "La première fois"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [entre 1950 et 1954]|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's manuscript and working typescript, genesis of the song "La première fois".
- one perforated leaf handwritten in ink by Boris Vian. One deletion and correction in pencil.
- one perforated leaf typed by machine, clean copy of the manuscript.
This song, narrating the composer's first encounter with a lady, was never performed.

La première fois, sur ton tailleur bleu
Un grand foulard vert !
["The first time, on your blue suit
A big green scarf!"]

Fausse note
["False note"]

La seconde fois, j'ai baisé ta main
["The second time, I kissed your hand"]

Tu sentais...
€1,200
Vernon Sullivan is dead, long live Vernon Sinclair!
Vernon Sullivan is dead, long live Vernon Sinclair!
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Pour bercer ma peine" rédigée pour son examen d'admission à la SACEM
S. n.|s. l. 6 janvier 1951|divers|6 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's manuscript and working typescript, genesis of the song "Pour bercer ma peine".
- one leaf and two perforated slips handwritten in ink by Boris Vian. Numerous deletions.
- One leaf folded in two written in ink in Boris Vian's hand as well, containing the title of the song and the following mentions: "6.1.51 - Boris Vian 3 rue D'Aumale St Tropez Var"
- two perforated leaves typed by machine, clean copy of the manuscript.
The music for this text was composed by Louis Bessières and the song was performed by Magali Noël.

"On January 6, 1951, Boris Vian takes the obligatory admission examination to the Sacem on the...
€2,500
The taboo anthem of the master of the zazous
The taboo anthem of the master of the zazous
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Les gens de Saint-Germain"[Complete set comprising the manuscript and typescript of Boris Vian’s song entitled “Les gens de Saint-Germain”]
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1948-1949]|31 x 20 cm|3 feuillets
Secret and early song, hastily written with numerous corrections, probably written on the corner of a cellar table, homage to famous troglodytes and anonymous zazous of Saint-Germain-des-Prés

- A perforated squared sheet written by Boris Vian in blue ink, numerous deletions and corrections, some marginal tears. This sheet is folded in three, as if it were the template for a leaflet. At the head of the sheet, some manuscript attempts in Vian's hand confirm that this text was perhaps intended to become the anthem of a circle of Saint-Germain residents:

"CLAC: Cercle Littéraire des amis des caves / Cercle libre des amateurs de cuisse." ["Literary Circle of...
€3,000
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Une vocation"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [entre 1954 et 1959]|21 x 27 cm|3 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's manuscript and working typescript, genesis of the song "Une vocation".
- two perforated lined sheets handwritten in blue ink by Boris Vian.
- one double lined sheet having probably served as a folder for the set bearing at the head of the first page the title, in Boris Vian's hand
- one perforated sheet typed on machine, fair copy of the manuscript
This song, evoking the destiny of a tipsy worker from Bois Colombe who joins the navy, was never performed.

Il était né à Bois Colombe
Mais ne rêvait que d'océan
Et l'appel des sirènes blondes
Lui travaillait déjà le sang
Un soir en sortant de...
€1,500
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "La vie en rock" pastiche de "La vie en rose"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1956]|21 x 27 cm|3 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's manuscript and working typescripts, genesis of the song "La vie en rock".
- one perforated lined sheet handwritten in pencil by Boris Vian. At the head of the sheet, he inscribed: "Musique J. Vermont" and "Paroles J. Vermont", at the bottom right: "Poursuites J. Vermont". Numerous crossings-out and corrections.
- one perforated lined sheet handwritten in blue ink by Boris Vian.
- one perforated sheet typed on machine, fair copy of the manuscript.
This song, a pastiche of Edith Piaf's song La Vie en rose, was never performed.

Quand
J'descends dans mon bistro
J'mets vingt ball'dans l'phono
€1,500
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Veux-tu fout' le camp"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1959]|21 x 27 cm|3 feuillets
Complete set of the manuscript and working typescripts by Boris Vian, genesis of the song "Veux-tu fout' le camp".
- two perforated sheets handwritten in pencil by Boris Vian. Numerous strikethroughs and corrections.
- one perforated sheet typed on machine, fair copy of the manuscript.
This song was not performed.

C'est en allant acheter des nougats
Aux magasins du printemps
Que j'entendis pour la première fois
Ce cha cha cha obsédant

Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
€1,500
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Un poisson d'avril"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1958]|17 x 22 cm|2 feuillets
Complete set of the manuscript and working typescript by Boris Vian, genesis of the song "Un poisson d'avril".
- one perforated ruled sheet handwritten in pencil by Boris Vian. Numerous strikethroughs and corrections.
- one perforated sheet typed on machine, fair copy of the manuscript.
This song was performed by Max Rongier and by les Marche-Pied.

Un poisson d'avril
Est venu me raconter
Qu'on lui avait pris
Sa jolie corde à sauter

Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
€1,500
Boris VIAN, Henri SALVADOR
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Java Mondaine"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1957]|21.30 x 27 cm|4 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's manuscript and working typescripts, genesis of the song "Java mondaine".
- one perforated squared sheet handwritten in blue ballpoint pen by Boris Vian. At the bottom of the sheet, also in Boris Vian's hand, the mention: "Music H. Salvador - Lyrics B. Vian"
- one perforated typewritten sheet, fair copy of the manuscript, on which Boris Vian wrote in the margin the name "Chantal" which he considered to replace that of Hubert in the song. This modification was not retained.
- two other typewritten sheets on tissue paper, one pasted onto cardboard paper
Also included is the sheet music of the song published by Eddy Barclay...
€1,800
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Toi l'inconnu(e)"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [entre 1954 et 1959]|17 x 22 cm|2 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's working manuscript and typescript for the genesis of the song "Toi l'inconnu(e)".
- one perforated squared sheet handwritten in blue ink by Boris Vian.
- one perforated sheet typed on machine, fair copy of the manuscript
This song was set to music by Claude Vence and performed by Magali Noël in 1990.

Toi l'inconnu(e)
Ombre entrevue
Tendre mirage
Soleil de ma vie
Emporte mes soucis

Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
€1,200
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Un beau matin"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1956]|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's working manuscript and typescript for the genesis of the song "Un beau matin".
- one sheet of yellow paper handwritten in purple ink by Boris Vian, numerous crossed-out words and corrections revealing the different variants considered by the songwriter.
- one perforated sheet typed on machine, fair copy of the manuscript
This song was never performed.

Un beau matin
En suivant la fanfare
Je vis soudain
Devant la gare
Une belle enfant
Qui vendait des mouchoirs
Pour vingt-cinq francq
Devant la gare

Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
€1,200
[Boris VIAN as] Vernon SULLIVAN
Affiche originale du film "J'irai cracher sur vos tombes" [Ik zal uw graven schenden !]
Edicolor|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1959|36 x 48 cm|un affiche
Original Belgian poster for J'irai cracher sur vos tombes adapted from the book by Vernon Sullivan alias Boris Vian who died during the first screening of the film.
Light horizontal folds.
€400
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et des tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Adélaïde blues"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1957]|21.10 x 27 cm|trois feuilles perforés et deux feuillets encollé sur carton
Complete set of Boris Vian's manuscript and working typescripts, genesis of the song "Adélaïde blues".
- three perforated white sheets handwritten in blue ballpoint pen by Boris Vian with numerous deletions and corrections
- two perforated sheets typed on machine and mounted on cardboard, fair copy of the manuscript.
This humorous love serenade was never performed by an interpreter.

Adélaïïïïïde lui dis-je
Je vous aime d'amour
Mon oeil timiiiiide
Vous doit son plus beau jour
Question vocabulaire, c'est pas brillant
Adélaïïïïïde
Faites-moi signe et j'accours !...
["Adélaïïïïïde I tell her / I love you with love /...
€2,000
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Premier bal"
S. n.|s. l. 1958|13.50 x 21 cm|3 feuillets
Complete set of Boris Vian's manuscript and working typescripts, genesis of the song "Premier bal".
- two perforated white sheets, slightly creased, handwritten in blue ballpoint pen by Boris Vian with numerous deletions and corrections
- one perforated sheet typed on machine, fair copy of the manuscript.
This waltz was never performed by an interpreter.

Elle est devant sa coiffeuse
Dans sa robe à falbalas
Les yeux pleins d'éclat
Et l'air si heureux
Premier bal...grand gala
["She stands before her dressing table / In her dress with flounces / Eyes full of sparkle / And looking so happy / First ball...grand gala"]
€1,200
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Un bateau"
S. n.|s. l. 27 mars 1958|20.90 x 27 cm|2 feuillets et 2 autres contrecollés sur carton
Complete set of the working manuscript and typescript by Boris Vian, genesis of the song "Un bateau".
- two perforated white sheets handwritten in blue ballpoint pen by Boris Vian on the verso of "Jazz-Programmes" letterhead paper with numerous deletions and corrections
- two perforated sheets typed and mounted on cardboard, fair copy of the manuscript.
This song had no interpreter during Boris's lifetime, but was sung in 2009 by the group Les Marche-Pied.

Un bateau
Et de l'eau
Et du vent pour gonfler la grand'voile
Une amie
Près de moi
Sur les mers de saphir tout là-bas

Provenance: Boris Vian...
€1,800
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Demandez à l'intérieur"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [entre 1954 et 1959]|21.30 x 27 cm|2 feuillets et 2 autres contrecollés sur carton
Complete set of the working manuscript and typescript by Boris Vian, genesis of the song "Demandez à l'intérieur".
- two perforated squared sheets handwritten in blue ballpoint pen by Boris Vian with numerous deletions and corrections
- one perforated sheet typed and mounted on cardboard, fair copy of the manuscript.
This song, evoking crustaceans and a sexually transmitted disease received from a young waitress, was never performed.

Demandez à l'intérieur
C'que vous n'voyez pas en d'vanture
Venez tenter l'aventure
Nos produits sont les meilleurs

Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
€2,200
Politically incorrect - poetically incorrigible
Politically incorrect - poetically incorrigible
Boris VIAN
Une bonne paire de claques. Important manuscrit autographe en partie inédit complet du tapuscrit et de la partition de cette chanson irrévérencieuse interprétée notamment par Salvador, Mouloudji, Les Charlots et Boris Vian lui-même.
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1958]|21.20 x 27 cm|5 feuillets (13,5x21cm) + 1 feuillet (20,8x27,1cm) + 2 feuillets cartonnés (20,9x27,9cm) + 2 feuillets de partition (19,9x27,5cm)
Complete set of the working manuscript and typescript by Boris Vian, genesis of the song "Une bonne paire de claques".
- five perforated sheets of white paper written in blue ballpoint pen in Boris Vian's hand presenting the complete text of the song. Numerous deletions and corrections.
- one perforated sheet of graph paper written in blue ballpoint pen in Boris Vian's hand of an unpublished verse never added to the song.
- two perforated sheets mounted on cardboard, transcriptions of the complete text and the unpublished verse.
- two sheets of piano-vocal score printed by Éditions de la Lyre in 1962.
This song, whose gentle melody...
€3,500
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet des manuscrits et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Mambo mon coeur"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [entre 1956 et 1959]|21.30 x 27 cm|trois feuilles perforées
Complete set of Boris Vian's working manuscripts and typescripts, genesis of the song "Mambo mon coeur".
- one perforated squared sheet written in pencil in Boris Vian's hand. Numerous deletions.
- one perforated white sheet written in blue ink also by Boris Vian.
- a fair copy typed on a typewriter on a perforated white sheet.
This love song was never performed.

Cela fait bien longtemps que je te connaissais, mon coeur
Cela fait bien longtemps que je te connaissais
Et tu ne savais pas ce que c'est que d'aimer, mon coeur
Et tu ne savais pas ce que c'est que d'aimer
["It's been a long time since I knew you, my heart
€2,500
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Le Quatrième Homme"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [entre 1950 et 1954]|21.20 x 27 cm|trois feuilles perforées
Complete set of Boris Vian's working manuscripts and typescripts, genesis of the song "Le Quatrième Homme".
- two perforated and slightly creased sheets written in green ink in Boris Vian's hand. Some annotations, also in his hand, in blue ballpoint pen in the margin.
- one sheet of machine-typed text on onionskin paper. Manuscript annotations in pencil at top right: "ne figure pas au catalogue SACEM. Manque 1 ligne demander à Ursula." ["not listed in the SACEM catalogue. Missing 1 line ask Ursula."] Other annotations notably indicating the chorus text in green felt-tip pen.
This song, referring to the music composed and recorded by Anton Karas for Carol...
€2,500
Boris VIAN
Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Si tu m'aimais" [Quelle surprise]
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1958]|21.80 x 27.20 cm|deux feuilles perforées
Complete set of Boris Vian's working manuscript and typescript, genesis of the song "Si tu m'aimais".
- one perforated squared sheet handwritten by Boris Vian with numerous crossings-out and corrections
- one perforated sheet typed on machine, clean copy of the manuscript.
This love song was set to music by Spartaco Andreoli and Jacques Gallicier, but never performed.

Si tu m'aimais
Si c'était vrai
Quelle surprise
Si tu voulais
Si tu venais
Quelle surprise
Si j'entendais
Dans l'escalier
Tes pas timides
Tes pas rapides
Qui se décident

Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
€1,400
Boris VIAN
"Piano-bar ou Piano cocktail. Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de cette chanson jamais interprétée avant 2012
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [entre 1954 et 1959]|21.20 x 27 cm|trois feuilles perforées
Complete set of Boris Vian's working manuscript and typescript, genesis of the song "Piano-bar ou Piano cocktail".
- two perforated white sheets handwritten in blue ballpoint pen by Boris Vian with numerous crossings-out and corrections
- one perforated sheet typed on machine, clean copy of the manuscript.
This song, whose title recalls the famous "Pianocktail" from L'Ecume des jours, was not performed during the author's lifetime. The hip hop fanfare NMB Brass Band only gave a version of it in 2012.

Dans un quartier fréquenté par des gens argentés
Où le client ne boit que du whisky cent pour cent
Y'a un p'tit bar genre acajou...
€2,500
Boris VIAN, James M. CAIN
Le Bluffeur
Gallimard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|Broché
First edition of the French translation established by Boris Vian, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine slightly sunned as usual.
Amusing signed autograph inscription from Boris Vian: "Pour le gars Chalugimot, avec les compliments du coétagiste de service." ["For the guy Chalugimot, with compliments from the service co-tenant."]
€2,300
Boris VIAN, James M. CAIN
Le Bluffeur
Gallimard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition in French, established by Boris Vian, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Bradel binding in full blue wood-grain paper, smooth spine with navy blue shagreen title-label set with red, covers and spine preserved.
Name of the dedicatee inscribed in blue ballpoint pen to the right of Boris Vian's autograph inscription.
Inscribed and signed by Boris Vian.
€1,500
Boris VIAN, James M. CAIN
Le Bluffeur
Gallimard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, on ordinary paper, of the French translation by Boris Vian, with eighth edition statement.
Very fine copy.
€100
Boris VIAN
Faire-part de mariage de Boris Vian et Ursula Kübler [joint] enveloppe autographe[Wedding announcement of Boris Vian and Ursula Kübler [with] autograph envelope]
Paris janvier 1954|29.10 x 18.20 cm|une carte pliée et une enveloppe
Wedding announcement of Boris Vian and Ursula Kübler. On the left panel is mounted a photograph of Vian and his wife in their famous 1911 Brasier Torpedo.
Included is the envelope written in Boris Vian's hand in purple ink. Manuscript calculations in green ink on verso.
Passionate about mechanics and driving, Boris Vian owned numerous car models; his favorite was undoubtedly his 1911 Brasier Torpedo, a former Marne taxi which he acquired in spring 1950.
The marriage finally took place on February 8, 1954 at the town hall of the 18th arrondissement of Paris.
€700
Boris VIAN
"Le Cow-boy de Normandie" tapuscrit complet et signé de ce scénario de western parodique
Paris 23 octobre 1953|21 x 27 cm|14 pages tapuscrites sous chemise + 1 enveloppe
Complete typescript of a draft film script entitled “Le Cow-boy de Normandie.” Fourteen typed pages bound in a squared paper cover, inscribed in Boris Vian’s hand: “Projet de scénario – Boris Vian 6 bis Cité Véron Paris 18^e.” Accompanied by the original envelope from the S.A.C.D.

This script was later reproduced in the collection Rue des ravissantes and adapted as a short film by Clémence Madeleine-Perdrillat in 2015.
This parody of a western tells the story of Jim Lacy, a disillusioned cowboy who leaves Nevada in search of a more genuine land: Fleurville, in...
€1,800
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe inédit d'un projet de sketch de Boris Vian intitulé "Deux heures de colles"[Unpublished autograph manuscript of a sketch project by Boris Vian entitled "Deux heures de colles"]
s. d. [circa 1950]|21 x 27 cm|8 pages sur 8 feuillets & 10 pages sur 10 feuillets
Complete unpublished autograph manuscript of a sketch project by Boris Vian entitled "Deux heures de colles". Each bundle, containing eight and ten sheets respectively, is held together with a staple. The first, written in different colored inks and featuring numerous crossings-out, additions and small marginal drawings, comprises two sheets of ideas for the sketch outline, one sheet describing its structure and five sheets of text and stage directions. The second, less corrected and entirely written in green ink, is a final version of the text incorporating the structure and ideas from the first draft without preserving them in their entirety.
In these notes, never...
€2,000
Boris VIAN
Le petit Lauriston
Collège de Pataphysique|s. l. • [Paris] An LXXXIII (1955)|16 x 20.50 cm|agrafé
First edition, one of 299 numbered copies on Cérasescents paper, the only printing along with 98 copies on citrin paper.
Handsome copy despite the spine and covers being slightly and marginally discolored as usual, tiny marginal tears to the front cover.
€200
Boris VIAN
Deux manuscrits autographes complets de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Depuis le jour où devant monsieur le maire" accompagné d'un manuscrit de travail et au verso des deux premiers manuscrits, celui complet de la chanson "C'est jeudi"
S. n.|s. l. 1956-1958|21 x 27 cm|trois feuillets perforés recto-verso
Two complete autograph manuscripts on two perforated leaves of 20 and 26 lines written in pencil for the song entitled "Depuis le jour où devant monsieur le maire" and on their versos the manuscript of the song "C'est jeudi".
Both manuscripts conform to the final text of the song, the second containing numerous deletions and corrections.
On the versos of the first two leaves is found the manuscript of the song "C'est jeudi" of approximately 60 lines, written in blue ballpoint pen very extensively corrected, crossed out and corresponding to the final text of "C'est jeudi".
The third manuscript, of 27 lines, written in black ink and pencil is entirely...
€1,500
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "C'était une pauv' gosse des rues "
S. n.|s. l. 1947|21 x 27 cm|deux feuillets perforés
Complete autograph manuscript on two perforated sheets of 64 lines written in black ink of the song entitled "C'était une pauv'gosse des rues" with two deletions and one correction.
The manuscript conforms to the final text of the song.
We include, on two perforated sheets, the complete typescript of the song.
Fine ensemble of this song written in 1947, with music composed by Albert Assayag, Yves Gilbert and Marcel Mouloudji who performed it in 1971.
Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
€1,500
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "A la manière de Brassens"
S. n.|s. l. 1954-1959|21 x 27 cm|un feuillet perforé
Complete autograph manuscript on a perforated sheet of 24 lines written in blue ink and pencil of the song entitled "A la manière de Brassens" ["In the manner of Brassens"] containing corrections, deletions and additions while conforming to the final text of the song.
Small marginal tears on the sheet which has been restored at the head with an adhesive piece.
We include, on a perforated sheet, the complete typescript of the song.
A fine ensemble of this song composed between 1954 and 1959.
Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
€2,500
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Taxi ! "
S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|un feuillet perforé
Complete autograph manuscript on one perforated leaf of 27 lines written in blue ballpoint pen of the song entitled "Taxi ! "
The manuscript conforms to the definitive text of the song.
We include, on a perforated leaf, two complete typescripts of the song, one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard.
Manuscript and typescripts are accompanied by a reproduction of the song's sheet music.
Handsome collection of this song written in 1958, the music for which was composed by Henri Salvador who performed it the same year.
Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
€1,200
Boris VIAN
Quatre tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Trompette d'occasion" où, sur trois d'entre eux, Boris Vian a corrigé le titre à la main
S. n.|s. l. 1957|21 x 27 cm|4 feuillets perforés
Four typescripts, one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard, each of 39 lines of Boris Vian's song "Trompette d'occasion" initially entitled "Le jazz hot".
For three of them, Boris Vian crossed out "Le jazz hot" to modify the title by hand and rename the song "Trompette d'occasion".
Boris Vian wrote the text in 1957, Henri Salvador composed the music and performed it on numerous occasions, notably for advertising.
Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
€400
Boris VIAN
Trois manuscrits autographes complets de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Robert "
S. n.|s. l. 1957|10 x 21 cm|5 feuillets perforés
Three complete autograph manuscripts on 5 perforated sheets in three different formats (of 55, 48 and 38 lines) written in blue ink for the song entitled "Robert".
The manuscript on the largest sheet conforms to the final text of the song, the other two contain major differences and important variants from the final text.
These latter are abundantly corrected and crossed out.
We include, on a perforated sheet mounted on flexible cardboard, a complete typescript of the song.
Handsome collection of this song written in 1957, whose music was composed by Henri Salvador who performed it the following year.
Provenance: Boris Vian...
€1,500
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ce soir"
S. n.|s. l. 1955-1957|20 x 21 cm|trois feuillets perforés
Complete autograph manuscript of two perforated sheets of 51 lines written in blue ink for the song entitled "Ce soir" with four corrections and deletions while conforming to the final text of the song.
This manuscript is completed by a third sheet which corresponds to a working manuscript covering the third and fourth (and final) verses of the song.
We include, on two perforated sheets, the complete typescript of the song.
Fine collection for this song composed between 1955 and 1957 and which was never performed.
Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
€1,500
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Bientôt"
S. n.|s. l. 1958-1959|21 x 27 cm|un feuillet perforé
Complete autograph manuscript on one perforated leaf of 34 lines written in pencil for the song entitled "Bientôt" with one correction and conforming to the final text of the song.
We include, on a perforated leaf, the complete typescript of the song.
Handsome ensemble of this song composed between 1958 and 1959 and which was performed by Jane Birkin in 2009.
Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
€1,200
Boris VIAN
Deux manuscrits autographes complets de Boris Vian dont un de la chanson inédite intitulée "Cha cha Siné" et l'autre de la chanson "Un jour un vieux prof de maths"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1958]|20.50 x 27 cm|deux feuilles perforées
Complete autograph manuscript on two perforated sheets of 22 lines written in pencil of the unpublished song entitled "Cha cha Siné" with deletions and corrections although it presents the definitive text of the song.
We include, on two perforated sheets, the typescript of the song "Cha cha Siné".
On the verso of one of the sheets, appears the manuscript of 20 lines, in pencil, of the song "Un jour un vieux prof de maths" with, also, numerous corrections and deletions.
The latter was performed by Les Marche-pied in 2009 who also composed the music for it.
Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
€1,500
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "J'étais amoureux"
S. n.|s. l. 1953-1956|21 x 27 cm|une feuille perforée
Complete autograph manuscript on a perforated sheet of 25 lines written in blue ink for the song entitled "J'étais amoureux", with some deletions, additions and corrections.
We include, on a perforated sheet the complete typescript of "J'étais amoureux".
Fine collection relating to this song which was never performed.
Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
€1,200
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "La java des Pussy-cats"
S. n.|s. l. 1956-1958|13.50 x 20 cm|deux feuillets perforés
Complete autograph manuscript on two perforated sheets of 33 lines written in black ink for the song entitled "La java des Pussy-cats" with four corrections while conforming to the definitive text of the song.
We include, on a perforated sheet, the complete typescript of the song.
Fine collection relating to this song composed between 1956 and 1958 and which was only performed by Benoît Deyrat in 1999 and les Marche-pied ten years later.
Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
€1,500
Boris VIAN
Deux manuscrit autographes complets dont un de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Douce et pure" et un autre, de la main de Boris Vian, de la chanson d'Henri Salvador intitulée "Charleston que je t'aime"
S. n.|s. l. 1954-1959|17 x 22 cm|un feuillet perforé
Complete autograph manuscript on a perforated leaf of 16 lines written in blue ink of the song entitled "Douce et pure" ["Sweet and pure"] whose text conforms with the definitive text of the song.
On the verso of the first manuscript, appears a second signed Henri and bearing the title of the song "Charleston que je t'aime" ["Charleston how I love you"], comprising two versions, the first crossed out, abundantly corrected and altered.
We include, on a perforated leaf, the complete typescript of the song "Douce et pure" ["Sweet and pure"].
Handsome ensemble of this song composed between 1954 and 1959 and which was never performed.
€1,200
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Bal des fadas"
S. n.|s. l. 1959|21 x 27 cm|une feuille perforée
Complete autograph manuscript on one perforated sheet of 13 lines written in red ink of the song entitled "Bal des fadas", presenting despite the final text of this song, corrections, additions and amendments.
We include, on a perforated sheet, the complete typescript of the song.
Fine ensemble of this song which was written in 1959 and which was not performed and set to music until 2009 by Les Marche-Pied.

"Léger comme une antilope / Il dansait, fumant son clope / Une java pleine de syncopes / Elle en eut le coeur cassé"

Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
€800
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Baisers de Tahiti"
S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|deux feuilles perforés
Complete autograph manuscript on one perforated sheet of 40 lines written in blue ink of the song entitled "Baisers de Tahiti", presenting the final text of this song and two corrections.
We include, on a perforated sheet, the complete typescript of the song.
A small brown stain of no consequence at the head of the first sheet of the manuscript.
Fine ensemble of this song, which was written in 1958 but was sadly never performed. Vian recounts the memories of a Frenchman from the North reminiscing about his Tahitian years.

"Palmiers de Tahiti / Chansons des plages bleues / Soleil de Tahiti / Que j'étais heureux"

€1,200
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Complainte d'Alphonse"
S. n.|s. l. 1959|13.50 x 21 cm|trois feuilles perforées
Complete autograph manuscript on three perforated sheets of 65 lines written in blue ink of the salacious and antimilitarist song entitled "Complainte d'Alphonse", numerous deletions and corrections.
We include, on two perforated sheets the complete typescript of "La complainte d'Alphonse".
Fine ensemble of this song which was written in 1959, whose music was composed by Yves Gilbert and which was performed by Philippe Clay in 1971. The performer would moreover add the subtitle "La Complainte du Priapisme".

Amis que je vous raconte / La vie triste et pleine de honte / D'un horrible mécréant / Qui mourut voici cent ans / Doué d'une...
€1,500
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet pour chacune des deux versions de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Place Blanche"
S. n.|s. l. 1956|13.50 x 21 cm|5 feuillets perforés
Two complete autograph manuscripts, on five perforated leaves, of 46 lines for the first and 52 lines for the second, written in blue ink, of the song entitled "Place Blanche" which exists in two versions both entitled "Place Blanche" but with varying text: the first beginning with "J'étais allé dimanche me promener" and the second with "Les amoureux l'dimanche vont deux par deux".
Each manuscript in our possession corresponds to one of the two versions and is extensively corrected, crossed out and reworked while remaining consistent with the final state of the song.
We include, on two perforated leaves (one mounted on flexible cardboard), a complete typescript for...
€1,500
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "T'as bien quinze ans passés"
S. n.|s. l. 1954-1959|20.50 x 27 cm|une feuille perforée
Complete autograph manuscript on one sheet (24 lines), written in blue ink, of the song entitled "T'as bien quinze ans passés", presenting the final text of this song.
Finally, we include, on two perforated sheets, one of which pasted on flexible cardboard containing, at the head, the handwritten title of the song in pencil and, at the end of the song, this addition also by Boris Vian: "... commence ! , commence ! " in blue ink, two complete typescripts of "T'as bien quinze ans passés".
Fine collection of this song which was written between 1954 and 1959 and which was never performed.
Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
€1,200
Boris VIAN
Deux manuscrits autographes complets de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Le fêtard"
S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|7 feuillets perforés
Two complete autograph manuscripts, on seven perforated sheets, of 52 lines for the first and 75 lines for the second, written in blue ink, of the song entitled "Le fêtard" consisting, for the first, of the final state of the song and, for the second, of a draft very abundantly crossed out, corrected and presenting variants with the final text.
We include, on three sheets, two of which are perforated (one pasted on flexible cardboard), a complete typescript and two printed and photocopied scores of "Le fêtard".
Fine ensemble of this song which was written in 1958 and whose music was composed by Henri Salvador.
The latter performed "Le fêtard" ["The...
€1,500
Boris VIAN
Deux tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Choisis ta route"
S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés
Two typescripts of 32 lines each of Boris Vian's song "Choisis ta route" on two perforated sheets, one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard.
We include the printed score of this song.
Boris Vian wrote the text in 1958, Henri Salvador composed the music.
Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
€150
Boris VIAN
Deux tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Donne, donne, donne"
S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés
Two typescripts of 36 lines each of Boris Vian's song "Donne, donne, donne" on two perforated sheets, one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard.
Boris Vian wrote the text in 1958, Henri Salvador composed the music.
We include a reproduction of the manuscript score of this song.
"Donne, donne, donne" ["Give, give, give"] had several performers including Henri Salvador from 1960.
Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
€150
Boris VIAN
Manuscrits de travail et partition manuscrite complète de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ou... Ou... Ou... "
S. n.|s. l. 1957-1959|13.50 x 21 cm|5 feuillets perforés + 3 feuillets
Set of four working manuscripts, of nearly 90 lines on five perforated sheets written in blue ink and pencil, of the song entitled "Ou... Ou... Ou..." presenting differences from the final state of the song.
Each manuscript is crossed out, corrected and therefore presents variants, sometimes significant, from the final text.
Completing the set, a typescript of the song accompanies the manuscripts.
We include, on three sheets, the manuscript score of "Ou... Ou... Ou..." written by Henri Salvador.
A handsome set of this song which was written between 1957 and 1959 and whose music was composed by Henri Salvador.
Provenance: Boris Vian...
€1,200
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Cours ta chance"
S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|5 feuillets perforés
Complete autograph manuscript on four perforated sheets, approximately one hundred lines, written in pencil, of the song titled "Cours ta chance" very heavily crossed out and corrected, with the verso of one of the four sheets presenting variants from the final text.
Our collection is completed with a manuscript draft of 16 lines written in blue ink with numerous corrections, additions and crossings out, also providing variants from the final text.
Finally, we include, on two perforated sheets, one of which is pasted on flexible cardboard, two complete typescripts of "Cours ta chance".
Handsome collection of this song which was composed in 1958.
€1,500
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet (hormis le premier et court couplet de 4 lignes) de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ave Maria des pêcheurs"
S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés dont 1 recto-verso
Autograph manuscript nearly complete, the first couplet of 4 lines being absent, on a perforated sheet, of 36 lines, written in pencil, of the song entitled "Ave Maria des pêcheurs".
On the entire verso of this manuscript, Boris Vian copied out, still in pencil, 9 quotations from Paul Valéry extracted from his "Mauvaises pensées & autres" ["Bad Thoughts & Others"] for which he indicated pagination: "Un chef est un homme qui a besoin des autres, 208" ["A leader is a man who needs others, 208"] - "Ce qui est simple est toujours faux. Ce qui ne l'est pas est inutilisable. (ib. p 143)" ["What is simple is always false. What is not is unusable. (ib. p 143)"] - "Le grand triomphe de...
€1,200
Boris VIAN
Deux tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Avec ton sourire"
S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés
Two typescripts of 32 lines each of Boris Vian's song "Avec ton sourire" on two perforated sheets, one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard.
Boris Vian wrote the text in 1958, Alexandre Champigny composed the music and performed it only in 2007.
Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
€150
Boris VIAN (Paul ANKA)
« Paul Anka est un garçon de vingt ans qui écrit ses chansons et qui les chante. »Autograph manuscript of Boris Vian entitled "Conseil de révision (des opinions)" about Paul Anka
s. d. [1958]|20.90 x 26.90 cm|4 pages sur 4 feuillets
Autograph manuscript by Boris Vian titled "Conseil de révision (des opinions)" on Paul Anka: "Paul Anka is a boy of 20 who writes his own songs and sings them."

n. d. [but 1958] | 20.9 x 26.9 cm | 4 pages on 4 leaves

Autograph manuscript by Boris Vian titled "Conseil de révision (des opinions) [Recommendations for a review of opinions]" on Paul Anka.
4 pages written in blue ballpoint pen on 4 perforated leaves, stapled. Crossings out and corrections. Lateral fold to left margin, but light.
The manuscript was for the “elite", which is to say the readers of Canard enchaîné, but was eventually published in La Belle époque...
€2,000
Boris VIAN
"Guerre de deux maisons de disques qui sont enlisées dans des méthodes antiques de vente"Unpublished autograph manuscript of a draft film script by Boris Vian recounting the war between two record companies
s. d. [circa 1950]|21 x 27 cm|3 pages sur 3 feuillets perforés agrafés
Unpublished autograph manuscript of a film screenplay project by Boris Vian. 3 pages on 3 leaves written in black and blue ink and blue ballpoint pen. Deletions, corrections and marginal notes.
Central fold without damage. One vertical cut on the first leaf, without loss of text.
Amusing film project mocking the ruthless world of record companies while Boris Vian was getting to know Jacques Canetti who would open the doors of Polydor (which would become Philips) to him.
The second page presents a few lines outlining the synopsis of the project: « Deux maisons de disques rivales se trouvent enlisées dans une guerre de concurrence acharnée. Chacune...
€1,800
Boris VIAN
Notes sur Queneau
Les amis de Valentin Bru|Levallois-Perret 1985|15.50 x 21.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition printed in 70 numbered copies on laid Holland paper.
Handsome copy.
€180
Boris VIAN
Deux manuscrits autographes, avec variantes, de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Bien loin"
S. n.|s. l. 1957|13.50 x 21 cm|5 feuillets perforés
Two autograph manuscripts, each on two perforated sheets, of 36 and 25 lines, written in blue ink, of the song entitled "Bain de minuit" with numerous deletions, additions and modifications and showing differences with the final state of the song.
Our set is completed by a typescript of "Bien loin" on which Boris Vian made 8 corrections.
Finally, we include, on three other perforated sheets, one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard, two complete typescripts of "Bain de minuit".
Fine ensemble of this song for which Henri Salvador composed the music (photocopy of the musical score also included).
Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
€1,200
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de toutes les versions de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ça pince" [avec] Partition imprimée et tapuscrits de cette même chanson
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1958]|21 x 27 cm|6 feuillets perforés dont 2 recto-verso
Complete manuscript of "Ça pince," a song performed by Henri Salvador in 1958, who also composed the music:
- A four-page draft written in ballpoint pen on two oblong sheets torn from a spiral notebook, presenting several verses not retained for the final version.
- One page written in blue ink on a sheet of white perforated paper with some deletions
- A fair copy of the song, two pages written on two white perforated sheets in blue ballpoint pen
Finally, we include the printed score and also three typescripts (one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard) of this song.
Very fine ensemble of this song which was recorded by Henri...
€2,500
(to Boris VIAN) Jean ROSTAND
Nouvelles pensées d'un biologiste
Stock|Paris 1947|11.50 x 17.50 cm|relié
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Bradel binding in full decorated paper, black shagreen title-label, covers preserved, binding signed Goy & Vilaine.
Very precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Rostand to his friend and neighbor Boris Vian: "Pour Boris, bien amicalement. Jean Rostand." ["For Boris, with warm friendship. Jean Rostand."]
Jean Rostand, who was Boris Vian's neighbor in Ville d'Avray, introduced him to Gallimard and brought his works to Raymond Queneau's attention.
€800
(to Boris VIAN) André HODEIR
Introduction à la musique de jazz
Librairie Larousse|Paris 1945|11.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Very precious signed autograph inscription from André Hodeir to Boris Vian: "Bien amicalement à toi mon cher Boris. André Hodeir." ["With warm friendship to you my dear Boris. André Hodeir."]
What a provenance!

€500
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Au bal chez les anges" comportant quelques variantes avec le texte définitif
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1958]|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés
Complete 32-line manuscript written in pencil of the song "Au bal des anges" comprising two perforated sheets with some variants from the final text.
We include two typescripts of this song with the final text, the music for which was composed by Henri Salvador.
Very fine collection relating to this song which had three versions.
Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
€1,500
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de toutes les versions de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Au bal des ballots"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1958]|21 x 27 cm|3 feuillets perforés, 2 feuillets perforés, 1 feuillet de papier pelure et 1 feuillet de papier pelure contrecollé sur carton
Complete autograph manuscript of the song entitled "Au bal des ballots" whose music was composed by Henri Salvador and performed in 1979.
- two leaves, of 13 lines each, written in black pencil with cross-outs and corrections and constituting the two initial versions of the refrain in draft state
- 59 lines written in blue ballpoint pen on three perforated white paper leaves with cross-outs and corrections.
- Two typescripts, one on onionskin paper and the other mounted on cardboard
Very fine collection of this song enumerating the different styles of dance halls.

"Y a des bals pour les pompiers / Et les joyeux militaires. /...
€2,500
The Saint-Germain snob flexes his muscles at the wheel of his Torpedo
The Saint-Germain snob flexes his muscles at the wheel of his Torpedo
[Boris VIAN as] Claude VARNIER
"Il faut bien l'avouer, l'inconvénient majeur de ma voiture, c'est le danger qu'elle représente pour les autres automobilistes."Autograph manuscript of an article on the 1919 Brasier Torpedo, Boris Vian's favourite car, written under the pseudonym of Claude Varnier
s. d. [1953]|21 x 27 cm|14 feuillets
14 leaves written in purple ink on perforated graph paper sheets. Thirteen of them are numbered in the top right corner in the author's hand (3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12th unnumbered but where the text continues normally, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19 and 22). The beginning of the text is missing as well as certain leaves (between nos. 5 and 7, as well as between nos. 8 and 10 and nos. 11 and
€2,800
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Désert de l'amour"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1958]|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés
Complete manuscript of 47 lines written in blue ballpoint pen of the song "Désert de l'amour" comprising two perforated sheets.
We include two typescripts of this song.
"This song, completed on March 27, 1958, was to receive music composed by Henri Salvador." (Oeuvres de Boris Vian, volume 11, Fayard)
Very fine ensemble.

Comme devant une place / Pleine de gens et de bruit / Je reste figé sur place / Arrêté devant ma vie

Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
€1,800
(to Boris VIAN) Jean ROSTAND
Les origines de la biologie expérimentale et l'abbé Spallanzani
Fasquelle|Paris 1951|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Very precious autograph inscription signed by Jean Rostand to his friend and neighbor Boris Vian: "Pour Boris dont la curiosité s'étend jusqu'aux origines de la biologie expérimentale. En cordial souvenir. Jean Rostand" ["For Boris whose curiosity extends to the origins of experimental biology. In cordial remembrance. Jean Rostand"].
Jean Rostand, who was Boris Vian's neighbor in Ville d'Avray, introduced him to Gallimard and made Raymond Queneau discover his works.
€600
(to Boris VIAN) Janine QUENEAU
Adieu chansons
Seghers|Paris 1955|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Work decorated with a frontispiece illustration by Joan Miro.

Very precious autograph inscription signed by Janine Queneau to her great friend Boris Vian: "A Boris dont je crains d'avoir bien mal suivi les conseils. Avec beaucoup d'affection. Janine." ["To Boris, whose advice I fear I have followed very poorly. With much affection. Janine."]

Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.

€750
(to Boris VIAN) Jean ROSTAND
Les grands courants de la biologie
Gallimard|Paris 1951|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, statement of edition, printed press service stamp on the head of the back cover.
Paper yellowed.
Very precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Rostand to his friend and neighbor Boris Vian: "Pour Boris bien amicalement. Jean Rostand." ["For Boris with warm friendship. Jean Rostand"]
Jean Rostand, who was Boris Vian's neighbor in Ville d'Avray, introduced him to Gallimard and made Raymond Queneau discover his works.
€400
(to Boris VIAN) Gaston CRIEL
Swing
Editions Universitaires Françaises|Paris 1948|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Presentation by Jean Cocteau and Charles Delaunay.
Small marginal tears to the fragile covers, paper yellowed, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip illustrated with photographs of the author in company of the most illustrious jazzmen.
Very precious signed autograph inscription by Gaston Criel on the half-title: "A Boris Vian, son ami. Criel" ["To Boris Vian, his friend. Criel"].
€750
(to Boris VIAN) Bernard HEUVELMANS
De la bamboula au Be-Bop
Editions de la main jetée|Paris 1951|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
A small dampstain at foot of spine and light sunning at foot of rear board, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
Very precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Bernard Heuvelmans on the front endpaper: "A Boris Vian avec l'espoir qu'il aimera ce petit livre d'un jazz nourri de mystère, d'érotisme et d'humour. En toute sympathie" ["To Boris Vian with the hope that he will love this little book of jazz nourished by mystery, eroticism and humor. With all sympathy"].
€500
Raymond QUENEAU (to Boris VIAN)
L'instant fatal
Gallimard|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of which only 13 deluxe copies were printed on pur fil paper, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine sunned with two small tears at foot, a crease mark at foot of second cover, complete with publisher's slip.
Very precious autograph inscription signed by Raymond Queneau on the half-title page to his great friend Boris Vian and his wife Michèle: "A Michèle à Boris Vian, en toute joyeuseté Queneau." ["To Michèle to Boris Vian, in all joyfulness Queneau."]
€1,500
Boris VIAN
Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ce que j'aime dans la romance"
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1958]|13.50 x 21 cm|3 feuillets
Complete manuscript of 35 lines written in blue ballpoint pen of the song "Ce que j'aime dans la romance" comprising three sheets with abundant corrections.
We include the typescript of this song whose music was composed by Henri Salvador, Marcel Van Dam and Ayser Schmid-Vançin, but which was unfortunately never recorded.
Very fine ensemble.

Ce que j'aime dans la romance / C'est l'moment où ça commence / Le moment où je la vois / Toute neuve devant moi
["What I love about romance / Is the moment when it begins / The moment when I see it / All new before me"]

Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
€1,800
(to Boris VIAN) Gérard LEGRAND
Puissances du jazz
Librairie Arcanes|Paris 1953|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine creased and lightly sunned, paper yellowed.
Iconography.
Very precious signed autograph inscription from Gérard Legrand on the half-title page: "A Boris Vian, poète authentique et méconnu, qui voulut bien naguère se prêter au supplice d'une interview... où transparaissait Duke Ellington. Amical hommage" ["To Boris Vian, authentic and unrecognized poet, who was kind enough to submit to the ordeal of an interview... where Duke Ellington shone through. Friendly tribute"].
€500
Raymond QUENEAU (to Boris VIAN)
Anthologie des jeunes auteurs
J.A.R.|Paris 1955|14 x 19 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Half havana morocco binding, smooth spine, decorative paper boards, brown paper doublure to endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, signed binding by Goy & Vilaine.
Contributions by Louis Calaferte, René Fallet, Yves Gibeau...
Very precious autograph inscription signed by Raymond Queneau to his great friend Boris Vian: "A Ursula, à Boris leur ami. Queneau." ["To Ursula, to Boris their friend. Queneau."]
€1,800
Raymond QUENEAU, Boris VIAN
Zoneilles
Collège de Pataphysique|Paris 1962|21.50 x 27.50 cm|broché
First edition one of the 144 numbered copies on pur chiffon d'oreiller, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
Nice copy.
€580

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