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  1. Epistola de ingressu Gallorum in Mediolanum
    Giano VITALI (FRANÇOIS Ier)

    Epistola de ingressu Gallorum in Mediolanum[Epistle on the Entry of the French into Milan]

    Jacopo Mazzochi|Rome [Rome] 15 novembre 1515|14 x 20 cm|relié
    VITALI Giano
    Epistola de ingressu Gallorum in Mediolanum
    Jacopo Mazzochi, Rome November 15, 1515, small in-4 (14 x 20 cm), (6f.), full red polished morocco
    First edition embellished with an architectural title frontispiece. The title is in gothic font, and the text is in Roman and Greek fonts. The last two pages of the book contains a poem by Giano Vitali dedicated to Francesco Santilio called “ne petat ubi belle excercentur.”
    Binding in full red polished morocco, spine uniformly sunned Jansenist binding, with the title, gilt date and place, gilt roll-stamp framing the endpapers and pastedowns in marbled paper. A very tiny scratch on the spine head.
    An old...
    €8,000
  2. Histoire d'un paysan
    Emile & Alexandre ERCKMANN-CHATRIAN, Théophile SCHULER

    Histoire d'un paysan

    J. Hetzel & Cie|Paris 1869|19.50 x 29 cm|4 volumes reliés en 1
    Edition of the year of the original adorned with illustrations by Théophile Schuler engraved by Pannemaker.
    Half aubergine sheep binding, smooth spine with quadruple gilt fillets, some traces of rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Some foxing, otherwise handsome copy.

    €150
  3. L'ancre de miséricorde
    Pierre FALKE, Pierre MAC ORLAN

    L'ancre de miséricorde

    Pierre Falké|Paris 1945|26 x 34 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    Illustrated edition of 79 original etchings by Pierre Falké, one of 125 numbered copies on Montval, ours one of 15 copies of collaborator justified and signed by Pierre Falké .
    The 79 etchings are composed as follows: 1 on the double-page cover, 1 on the frontispiece, 1 on the title page, 21 insets, including 1 double-page, 55 initials and culs-de-lampe.
    Back of the shirt and the case with wetting, stings on the boards of the case which also have some small gaps of paper.
    Rare foxing, otherwise pleasant interior state.
    Provenance: from the library of Anne-Marie Frélaut with her ex-libris engraved by her father, the painter Jean Frélaut.
    €380
  4. La mort du feu. Poèmes de l'année 1918
    Jean-Michel RENAITOUR

    La mort du feu. Poèmes de l'année 1918

    Jouve & Cie|Paris 1919|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Precious autograph dedication dated and signed by Jean-Michel Renaitour: "To the incomparable master of the style & the idea, to the great writer with big heart Anatole France, in total admiration."
    Small, non-serious spots on the boards.
    €80
  5. Forza Italia
    Les mille
    Giuseppe GARIBALDI

    Les mille[The Thousand]

    Charles Silvain|Paris 1875|13.50 x 22 cm|relié
    First edition of the French translation.
    Bound in red half heart with corners, back with four nerves adorned with nets and golden dots, a small snag on a nerve and two tiny holes in the head and foot of the back, name of the owner stamped in gold foot, boards of marbled paper, gilded nets in corner frames, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, Contemporary binding.
    Scattered foxing.
    Rare autograph dedication signed by Giuseppe Garibaldi: "To my dear Perrot".
    Precious copy binding time established for the dedicatee.
    €2,300
  6. Navale
    Louis GUICHARD

    Navale

    La Nouvelle société d'édition|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on plain paper.
    An autograph signed by Louis Guichard to Henri Béraud: "... thinking of the resemblance between the Île de Ré and the Naval school ..."
    A small tear at the foot of the back, second flat featuring stitches and foxinges.
    €50
  7. Les exécutions militaires des condamnés à mort. Mémoire de Dujardin-Beaumetz. Décret consécutif. Autres documents
    Alexandre LACASSAGNE

    Les exécutions militaires des condamnés à mort. Mémoire de Dujardin-Beaumetz. Décret consécutif. Autres documents

    A. Rey & Cie • Masson & Cie|Tours 1916|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
    first edition printed in small number of this extract from the Archives of Criminal Anthropology of Forensic Medicine and of Normal and Pathological Psychology.
    Signed autograph signed by Alexandre Lacassagne to Dr. Regaud.
    Small tear and a tiny lack at the foot of the back and another at the center of the second board, name of the author.
    €200
  8. Les sources profondes de notre énergie
    Paul VOIVENEL

    Les sources profondes de notre énergie

    Edouard Aubanel|Paris 1941|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    first edition on plain paper.
    Signed autograph signed by Paul Voivenel to Henri Béraud.
    Some small foxinges, a clear wetting at the head of the title page.
    €50
  10. Dans les Flandres britanniques. British Expeditionary Force, Mai 1915 - Janvier 1916
    Jean-Emile LABOUREUR, Xavier Marcel BOULESTIN

    Dans les Flandres britanniques. British Expeditionary Force, Mai 1915 - Janvier 1916

    Dorbon ainé|Paris s. d. [1916]|25.50 x 33.50 cm|relié
    BOULESTIN Xavier Marcel
    illustration by LABOUREUR Jean-émile
    Dans les Flandres britanniques. British Expeditionary Force, Mai 1915 - Janvier 1916
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on vellum, ours is a press office copy, only print with 50 Holland. Half moroccan shagreen binding, red paper boards, paste downs and endpapers, covers and spine preserved.
    Ex-libris glued to a paste down.
    Illustrated with 24 drawings by Jean-Emile Laboureur.
    €1,000
  11. Jean Bart et la guerre de course
    Armel de WISMES

    Jean Bart et la guerre de course

    René Julliard|Paris 1965|11 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition in paperback format.
    Autographed by Armel de Wismes to Pierre Dumayet.
    Iconography.
    €30
  12. Détachement spécial : Commandos de France
    Noël LE CLERCQ

    Détachement spécial : Commandos de France

    Collection "Action"|Paris 1966|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
    "... who believes in the" personal "will that at his age we have been of the D. (staggering) S. (pecial)
    A complete copy of the illustrated jacket with small marginal tears.
    €80
  13. L'affaire Henri Martin
    Jean-Paul SARTRE, Michel LEIRIS

    L'affaire Henri Martin[The Henri Martin Affair]

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Texts by Michel Leiris, Jacques Prévert, Vercors, Hervé Bazin and commentaries by Jean-Paul Sartre.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Paul Sartre to Mademoiselle Marchais.
    €580
  14. Biribi
    Georges DARIEN, Marcel LAURAS

    Biribi

    Fasquelle|Paris 1906|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, only 10 copies were printed on Holland paper in deluxe format.
    Bradel binding in red half-cloth, smooth spine, double gilt fillet at foot, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
    Cover and drawings by Bernard Naudin including one double-page spread.
    €150
  15. Combats libérateurs
    Georges GAUDY

    Combats libérateurs

    Henri Lardanchet|Lyon 1946|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 2200 numbered copies on vélin du Marais, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine and boards marginally sunned, handsome interior condition.
    A full-margined copy.
    €50
  16. Le champ de bataille de la libération
    Edouard Augustin LEBAS

    Le champ de bataille de la libération

    Henri Defontaine|Rouen 1946|16 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Marais crèvecoeur laid paper, deluxe copy.
    Work illustrated with 136 photographic reproductions of towns and villages devastated by bombing.
    Spine lightly sunned, small tears to head of back cover.

    €50
  17. Un héros de France : Guynemer
    Paul DESCHANEL, Philippe PÉTAIN

    Un héros de France : Guynemer

    Jean Cussac|Paris s. d. [circa 1918]|14.50 x 24 cm|agrafé
    First edition illustrated with photographs.
    Foreword by Paul Deschanel and preface by Philippe Pétain.
    Fold marks to first cover.
    €45
  18. Tourville marin de Louis XIV
    Henry LE MARQUAND

    Tourville marin de Louis XIV

    Lardanchet|Lyon 1942|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on bambou paper, the only large paper copies.
    Endpapers slightly faded, otherwise a good copy.
    €70
  21. Jérusalem délivrée
    LE TASSE

    Jérusalem délivrée

    chez Bossange, Masson et Besson|à Paris 1808|9.50 x 17 cm|2 volumes reliés
    New edition illustrated with 19 figures outside the text drawn by Gravelot and engraved by Le Roy.
    Full olive green calf bindings, smooth spines slightly rubbed, decorated with typographical motifs, double gilt fillets and roulettes, fine hatching on the headcaps, joints slightly cracked at head and foot otherwise slightly rubbed, gilt roulettes framing the boards and pastedowns, blue speckled marbled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt roulettes on the leading edges, all edges gilt. Contemporary bindings.
    Handsome copy in contemporary binding.
    €250
  22. Discours de Camille Jordan
    Camille JORDAN

    Discours de Camille Jordan

    Chez Jules Renouard|à Paris 1826|13 x 20.50 cm|relié
    First edition illustrated with a portrait of the author as frontispiece by Maurin and reproduced as a lithograph by Noël.
    Half brown calf binding, spine with four raised bands uniformly faded and decorated with gilt fillets and roulettes, cold-stamped tools, headcaps and joints lightly rubbed, double gilt fillets framing the boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges. Binding signed by Perreau.
    Some foxing.
    Copy complete with the facsimile of Camille Jordan's handwriting, in a contemporary binding signed by Perreau.
    €100
  24. 10 ans et 20 jours
    Karl DÖNITZ

    10 ans et 20 jours

    Plon|Paris 1959|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation which was not drawn large papers.
    Rare handwritten signature of Karl Doenitz, who signed the surrender of the Axis forces in 1945, along with his best wishes.
    complete copy of his illustrated jacket that has two tears without lack.
    €800
  25. François Ier (Le roi chevalier)
    Albert ROBIDA, Georges TOUDOUZE

    François Ier (Le roi chevalier)

    Boivin & Cie|Paris 1909|30 x 37 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition and first issue of the full-page color illustrations by Albert Robida.
    Publisher's full grey percaline binding, smooth spine, front cover illustrated with a polychrome composition by Albert Robida, blue-grey paper endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt.
    Headcaps lightly rubbed as often, handsome copy.
    €400
  26. Traité d'arithmétique à l'usage de la marine et de l'artillerie avec des notes et des tables de logarithmes par A.A.L. Reynaud - Notes sur l'arithmétique
    Étienne BÉZOUT, Antoine-André-Louis REYNAUD

    Traité d'arithmétique à l'usage de la marine et de l'artillerie avec des notes et des tables de logarithmes par A.A.L. Reynaud - Notes sur l'arithmétique

    Madame Veuve Courcier|Paris 1816|12.50 x 20 cm|2 volumes reliés en 1
    Eighth edition for each of the volumes.
    Half hazelnut sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with fleurons and triple gilt fillets, spine showing traces of rubbing, green paper boards affected by surface losses, yellow edges, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Some foxing without too much severity, a tear on page 129 of the second volume.
    €180
  28. Le capitaine Fracasse
    Théophile GAUTIER

    Le capitaine Fracasse[[Captain Fracasse]]

    Charpentier|Paris 1863|12 x 18 cm|2 volumes reliés
    Rare and sought-after first edition, noted by Clouzot, particularly desirable in a contemporary binding.
    Half brown shagreen bindings, spines with four raised bands decorated with gilt fillets and double gilt panels, strictly contemporary bindings.
    It seems the binder was not a regular reader of the great writer, as he stamped "T. Gaultier" as the author on the spine.
    A very handsome copy in notably appealing condition.
    €2,800
  29. Mes évasions
    Yves BRAYER, Robert GAILLARD

    Mes évasions

    Société parisienne de librairie et d'éditions|Paris 1944|17 x 26 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 12 numbered copies on Mulberry Annam, one of ours 6 copies reserved for the collaborators, deluxe edition after 10 Montval.
    Signed autograph of Robert Gaillard: "To my dear friend Charles E Laroche who held the forceps of the obstetrician to give birth to this child ...." Enriched autograph dedication of the author autograph signed Yves Brayer embellished with an original drawing in blue ink representing seated personages and busy drink consumption in a brewery.
    Illustrated book of 6 original lithographs by Yves Brayer.
    Our copy, as it is stated in the justification of the draw is full of his suite on China lithographs.
    Rare copy and...
    €680
  30. Tombeau de Jean Letellier
    André SUARÈS

    Tombeau de Jean Letellier

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1920|15 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Edition printed on rod.
    Signed autograph Andre Suares to the editor and paper manufacturer Louis Lafuma: "... man of faith ..." beautifully handwritten in red ink on the first guard.
    Last shaded guard, the first much more lightly.
    €150
  31. Du rôle de la garde nationale et de l'armée de Paris dans les préparatifs de l'insurrection du 18 Mars. Rapport spécial fait à la commission d'enquête, suivi de pièces justificatives, lettres et relation de la bataille de Buzenval
    Marquis de ROCHETHULON

    Du rôle de la garde nationale et de l'armée de Paris dans les préparatifs de l'insurrection du 18 Mars. Rapport spécial fait à la commission d'enquête, suivi de pièces justificatives, lettres et relation de la bataille de Buzenval

    Librairie Techener|Paris 1872|13.50 x 22 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half burgundy shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, gilt initials at foot, marbled paper boards with some surface wear, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted on one pastedown, contemporary binding.

    €120
  32. La Marne
    Georges BLOND

    La Marne

    Les Presses de la Cité|Paris 1962|13.50 x 21.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    first edition on the current paper.
    Binding of the editor in full sand canvas, smooth back, full copy of his illustrated jacket which has small marginal tear without gravity.
    Signed autograph of Georges Blond Alain Decaux.
    Iconography.
    €50
  33. Au village des condamnés à mort
    Ronan CARLEON

    Au village des condamnés à mort

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1970|15.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
    Iconography.
    €30
  34. Filles du sud et képis blancs
    SERGE

    Filles du sud et képis blancs

    Editions Baudinière|Paris 1952|15.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, a numbered 2250 copies on chestnut paste, only large paper.
    Signed autograph Serge Pierre Loiselet and his wife Suzanne enriched a small drawing of an anchor and a heart and a star.
    Illustrated book of 72 unpublished drawings of the author as well as a color drawing on the cover.
    soiled Jacket back missing a foot tear second course of the book, nice interior state.
    €80
  35. L'expédition du Dahomey en 1890 avec un aperçu géographique et historique
    Victor NICOLAS

    L'expédition du Dahomey en 1890 avec un aperçu géographique et historique

    Henri Charles-Lavauzelle|Paris • & Limoges 1892|13.50 x 22 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half dark green sheep binding, smooth discolored spine decorated with double gilt fillets, traces of rubbing to one joint, marbled paper boards, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with seven maps or sketches of military operations.
    Some minor foxing of no consequence.
    €80
  36. A Paris sous la botte des nazis. - Un an. - Victoires des français en Italie
    Jean ÉPARVIER, Jean-Louis BABELAY

    A Paris sous la botte des nazis. - Un an. - Victoires des français en Italie

    Raymond Schall|Paris 1944-1946|21.50 x 27 cm|3 volumes en reliures de l'éditeur sous chemises et étui
    First edition of each volume.
    Works illustrated with engravings by Elie Bertillot as well as photographs by Roger Schall, Maurice Jarnoux, Raymond Mejat, De Morgoli, and agency reporters.
    Slipcase heavily damaged.
    Handsome copies without defects.
    €200
  37. Biribi
    Georges DARIEN

    Biribi

    Albert Savine|Paris 1890|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands showing traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, marbled endpavers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Rare antimilitarist work.
    €300
  38. Elementos de equitacion militar para el uso de la caballeria espanola, ecritos para los alumno; de las escuela militar de equitacion por el colonel de caballeria
    Don Francisco LAIGLESIA Y DARRAC

    Elementos de equitacion militar para el uso de la caballeria espanola, ecritos para los alumno; de las escuela militar de equitacion por el colonel de caballeria

    Establecimiento Tipo-litografico|Madrid 1883|-|relié
    Third edition.
    Marbled sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt friezes, brown shagreen title-label, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, speckled edges.
    Work illustrated with 13 plates hors-texte.
    Some minor foxing of no consequence.
    Pen gift inscription on one endpaper, printed stamp of a Madrid bookshop on the title page.
    Rare.
    €680
  39. Au champ d'honneur
    Hugues LE ROUX

    Au champ d'honneur

    Plon|Paris 1916|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally faded, not serious,.
    A good and rare copy with good margins.
    €300
  41. Grandeur et décadence des Croix de Feu
    François de HAUTECLOCQUE

    Grandeur et décadence des Croix de Feu

    Editions La Bourdonnais|Paris 1937|11.50 x 17.50 cm|agrafé
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from François de Hauteclocque to Henri Béraud.
    Light foxing to covers.
    Provenance: from Henri Béraud's Ré library.
    €80
  42. Le corsaire Duguay-Trouin
    Jean AUZANET

    Le corsaire Duguay-Trouin

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Jean Auzanet to Henri Béraud.
    Small lacks at head of spine and to second cover.
    Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.
    €50
  43. La guerre en fourrures, notes de campagne
    J.A. SAUZEY

    La guerre en fourrures, notes de campagne

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from J.-A. Sauzey to Henri Béraud.
    Complete with its folding map at rear.
    Occasional worming affecting mainly the covers.
    Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on Ré Island.
    €60
  44. Les provinces inébranlables. L'Austrasie - La question d'Alsace-Lorraine - Metz - La Wallonie
    Georges DUCROCQ

    Les provinces inébranlables. L'Austrasie - La question d'Alsace-Lorraine - Metz - La Wallonie

    Les marches de l'Est|Paris 1913|15.50 x 20.50 cm|relié
    Edition, one of the few copies on Holland paper which he makes no mention.
    Binding half morocco blue, burnished smooth back adorned with a cross of Lorraine struck palladium, framing of double net palladium on marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, palladium head, preserved covers .
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Georges Ducrocq Bookseller Clouzot and his wife.
    Some small foxing, a joint with some traces of friction Length.
    €200
  45. Souvenirs d'un Saint-Cyrien
    René MAIZEROY

    Souvenirs d'un Saint-Cyrien

    Victor Havard|Paris 1880|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the rare copies on Holland paper of which no mention is made.
    Bradel binding in half turquoise cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, date and double gilt fillet at foot, red shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Occasional light foxing.
    €150
  46. Thomas l'agnelet
    Guy ARNOUX, Claude FARRÈRE

    Thomas l'agnelet

    Javal et Bourdeaux|Paris 1927|25.50 x 33 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    Edition of 175 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, with 18 original watercolors full page by Guy Arnoux engraved by Raoul Serres.
    Numerous vignettes, ornate capitals and culs-de-lampe.
    Two small tears, not serious, to slipcase.
    A very good copy.
    €800
  47. L'armée d'autrefois. Le racolage et les racoleurs
    Louis ESQUIEU

    L'armée d'autrefois. Le racolage et les racoleurs

    Imprimerie Lefebvre-Ducrocq|Lille 1911|19 x 28.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half tan sheep binding with corners, smooth spine rubbed, marbled paper boards also with rubbing, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted on one pastedown, original wrappers preserved, top edge speckled.
    Work illustrated with plates in text and hors-texte.
    Rare.
    €80
  48. Perinaïk, une bretonne compagne de Jeanne d'Arc
    M.W. PASCAL-ETIENNE

    Perinaïk, une bretonne compagne de Jeanne d'Arc

    Chamuel|Paris 1893|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    Third original edition, revised, corrected and expanded.
    Half navy blue sheep binding, spine with five raised bands, two minor accidents to headcaps, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted to one pastedown.
    Work illustrated by A. Pascal-Etienne.
    Rare.
    €100
  49. Marin de métier pilote de fortune
    André, capitaine de vaisseau JUBELIN

    Marin de métier pilote de fortune

    Editions France-Empire|Paris 1951|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on marais crèvecoeur paper, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €80
  50. Histoire de la guerre de Trente ans
    Friedrich von SCHILLER

    Histoire de la guerre de Trente ans

    Charpentier|Paris 1841|11 x 18.50 cm|relié
    New edition of the French translation.
    Half navy blue glazed calf binding, smooth spine decorated with double gilt compartments, gilt friezes at head and tail, one joint showing traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, pastiche romantic binding.
    Handsome copy.
    Scattered foxing.
    €70
  51. Civils et militaires
    Émile DURANDEAU

    Civils et militaires

    Tresse|Paris 1878|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    first edition.
    Binding to bradel half red calico, smooth back thinned with a gold floral motif, double net gilded tail, as a piece of blue shagreen, marbled paper plates, wrappers preserved and bound in, contemporary binding.
    Bel autograph signed Emile Durandeau: "My dear sir, please please welcome my book, the book of a painter Please also accept my respectful homage.."
    €150
  52. La défense de Bazeilles
    Alphonse de NEUVILLE, SERGENT

    La défense de Bazeilles

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1884|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the rare copies on Holland paper of which no mention is made.
    Full red morocco binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with black fillets, gilt date at foot, gilt roulettes on headcaps, small black spots in margins of boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt dentelle border on pastedowns, double gilt fillets on leading edges, all edges gilt, elegant unsigned binding.
    Work illustrated with 12 unpublished drawings by Alphonse de Neuville and L. Sergent.
    Occasional foxing.
    Fine copy.
    €300
  53. Quelques drapeaux françois
    Guy ARNOUX

    Quelques drapeaux françois

    Devambez|Paris s. d. [circa 1920]|32 x 47.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise à lacets
    First edition, one of 475 numbered copies on Ingres paper, the only printing along with 25 on Japan paper.
    This work consists of a collection of 10 plates colored by pochoir by Guy Arnoux representing the different French flags from Joan of Arc to the First World War.
    A stain at foot of title page and on first plate, flaps creased, boards stained, handsome interior condition.
    Rare copy complete with its tricolor ties holding the chemise.
    €280
  54. Journal du siège de Paris en 1590 rédigé par un des assiégés
    ANONYME, Alfred FRANKLIN

    Journal du siège de Paris en 1590 rédigé par un des assiégés

    Léon Willem|Paris 1876|13 x 20 cm|relié
    Edition published from the original manuscript in the Mazarine Library, one of 320 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only printing with 30 on Whatman.
    Half blue morocco binding, faded spine with five raised bands decorated with the gilt monogram of the great bibliophile Roger de Cormenin repeated five times, one joint slightly cracked at head, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, near-contemporary binding.
    Text preceded by a study on the customs and manners of Parisians in the 16th century by Alfred Franklin.
    Work illustrated with a double frontispiece plate.
    Provenance: from the library of Roger de Cormenin, son of Louis de Cormenin...
    €100
  55. Campagne de France 1870-1871. La retraite de Mézières effectuée par le 13ème corps d'armée aux ordres du général Vinoy
    Charles YRIARTE

    Campagne de France 1870-1871. La retraite de Mézières effectuée par le 13ème corps d'armée aux ordres du général Vinoy

    Henri Plon|Paris 1871|10 x 16.50 cm|relié
    first edition of this thesis.
    Marine half calf binding, slightly browned flat spine decorated with gilt fillets and cold, gold monogram of Count Henri de Greffulhe tail back, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, corners very lightly bumped, binding the unsigned time.
    Signed autograph of General Vinoy to Henri Greffulhe count.
    Pleasant beautifully drawn copy.
    €150
  56. Mérimée et le combat de Schwardino, le vrai enlèvement de "La redoute"
    Lucien PINVERT

    Mérimée et le combat de Schwardino, le vrai enlèvement de "La redoute"

    Alphonse Picard & fils|Paris Mai-Juin 1914|16.50 x 25 cm|relié
    First edition published in a small number of copies of this offprint from the Revue des études historiques.
    Half red shagreen binding, spine slightly browned with three raised bands decorated with the gilt paraph of the great bibliophile Roger de Cormenin repeated three times, spine and covers bearing traces of black wax, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, contemporary unsigned binding.
    Autograph inscription signed by Lucien Pinvert to Roger de Cormenin.
    Provenance: from the library of Roger de Cormenin, son of Louis de Cormenin who was the confidant and secretary of Théophile Gautier and also the intimate friend of Gustave...
    €100
  57. [ASSOCIATION RHIN & DANUBE] Jean de Lattre Maréchal de France. Le soldat - l'homme - la politique

    [ASSOCIATION RHIN & DANUBE] Jean de Lattre Maréchal de France. Le soldat - l'homme - la politique

    Plon|Paris 1953|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 160 numbered copies on Alfa paper, ours unjustified but specially printed for Robert Garric, only large paper after 35 "pur-fil" paper.
    Our copy is enriched with a business card of the Association of Veterans "Rhine & Danube" on which were inscribed "with its sincere thanks."
    Some small foxing mainly leaflets margins, light stains on boards.
    €80
  58. Une aventure amoureuse de monsieur de Tourville, vice-amiral et maréchal de France
    Charles FOUQUERAY, Claude FARRÈRE

    Une aventure amoureuse de monsieur de Tourville, vice-amiral et maréchal de France

    Flammarion|Paris 1930|27 x 33 cm|1 volume broché et 1 en feuilles sous chemise
    First edition illustrated with 40 original lithographs including 12 hors-texte in colors by Charles Fouqueray, one of 15 numbered copies on Japon impérial, deluxe issue after 5 vieux Japon.
    Our copy is complete, as stipulated in the justification of the issue for copies on Japon impérial, with a progressive suite of the tints and a complete suite in colors for the 12 hors-texte and a suite in black for the 28 in-text lithographs.
    Finally our copy is enhanced with a progressive suite of the tints and a color suite of a rejected plate.
    Handsome copy.
    €500
  59. Récits de Campagne. Anvers - Mascara - Les Portes de Fer
    Philippe Duc d' ORLEANS

    Récits de Campagne. Anvers - Mascara - Les Portes de Fer

    Calmann-Lévy|Paris 1892|18.50 x 28 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    Edition illustrated with 2 large folding maps and 250 engravings after Dauzats, Horace Vernet, Ary Scheffer, Eugène Lami, Descamps, Paul Delaroche, Raffet, etc...
    Publisher's full blue cloth binding, smooth spine illustrated with a standing infantryman, spine and boards faded at head, front board decorated with military design, rear board illustrated with a cavalryman sounding the charge on bugle, all edges gilt, binding by Paul Souze & Engel.
    Some foxing affecting mainly the beginning and end of the volume.
    €100
  60. L'Armée de l'est. Relation anecdotique de la guerre de 1870-71 d'après de nombreux témoignages oculaires et de nouveaux documents - Volume I seul.
    Louis BLOMBED, GRENEST

    L'Armée de l'est. Relation anecdotique de la guerre de 1870-71 d'après de nombreux témoignages oculaires et de nouveaux documents - Volume I seul.

    Garnier frères|Paris 1895|13.50 x 22 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition of the first volume only, dealing with the year 1870.
    Publisher's Bradel binding in full brown cloth, smooth spine decorated with richly decorated gilt compartments, front board illustrated with a war scene, frame of interlacing and burgundy mandorla on the second board which also bears the gilt mention "Lycée de jeunes filles. Le Puy" surrounded by a gilt laurel leaf, all edges gilt.
    Work illustrated with drawings by Louis Blombed.
    Prize book label pasted on a pastedown.
    Handsome copy presented in illustrated boards of great freshness.
    €120
  62. Guerres militaires et guerres sociales
    Marie BONAPARTE

    Guerres militaires et guerres sociales

    Flammarion|Paris 1920|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition for which there was no mention of large paper copies.
    Autograph inscription from Marie Bonaparte to Monsieur Gouse.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally faded as usual.
    €300
  64. Notre armée
    Emile MANCEAU

    Notre armée

    Charpentier|Paris 1901|12 x 19 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half brown shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with double black fillets, gilt date at foot, some traces of rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Signed autograph inscription from Emile Manceau to the poet Jean Ott.
    €50
  65. Le 1er régiment de tirailleurs algériens. Histoire et campagnes
    Victor DURUY

    Le 1er régiment de tirailleurs algériens. Histoire et campagnes

    Hachette et Cie|Paris 1899|-|relié
    First edition.
    Half tan sheep binding, smooth spine, marbled paper boards, slight lack of paper without consequence at head of front cover, modern binding.
    Rich illustration in and hors-texte.
    Preface by Ernest Lavisse.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €350
  66. La réforme militaire
    ANONYME

    La réforme militaire

    R. Chapelot & Cie|Paris 1910|21 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Japan paper, this one specially printed for Albert Sarraut when he was Under-Secretary of State for War in Aristide Briand's government, deluxe copy.
    Full burgundy shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands with some light scratches of no consequence, gilt roulettes on the headcaps, double gilt fillets on the leading edges, light surface wear to the boards, gilt decorative board-edges with two small lacks, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt retaining its deckled edges.
    Rare copy published anonymously under the initials P.D., journalist at la Dépêche.
    €200
  67. Cours sur le tracé et la construction des batteries de toute espèce à l'usage des écoles royales d'artillerie
    ANONYME

    Cours sur le tracé et la construction des batteries de toute espèce à l'usage des écoles royales d'artillerie

    Imprimerie Royale|Paris 1833|14 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half brown sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fleurons, friezes and fillets, hazelnut sheep title-label, fragile joints, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary binding.
    Complete with its 7 folding plates at rear.
    Some light foxing, a small ink stain at head of one of the plates.
    Rare.
    €350
  68. Combats d'orient - Dardanelles - Salonique (1915-1916)
    Ricciotto CANUDO

    Combats d'orient - Dardanelles - Salonique (1915-1916)

    Hachette & Cie|Paris 1917|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in half brown shagreen, smooth spine faded and decorated with a gilt fleuron, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Ricciotto Canudo to (Léon) Abrami who also served on the Eastern Front and who became Under-Secretary of State for War in 1917: "... au soldat et à l'homme d'état / en souvenir d'une tente sur le front d'orient honorée par sa présence / et en profond hommage. / Canudo / en convalescence Janvier 1919." ["... to the soldier and the statesman / in memory of a tent on the eastern front...
    €480
  69. L'Alsace française, rêves et combats
    Édouard SCHURÉ

    L'Alsace française, rêves et combats

    Perrin & Cie|Paris 1916|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
    One small marginal nick, not serious, to upper cover.
    A rare and very good copy with good margins.
    €380
  70. L'Art de fortifier, de défendre et d'attaquer les places
    Claude François MILLIET DECHALES

    L'Art de fortifier, de défendre et d'attaquer les places

    S. n.|Franckfurt [Frankfurt am Main] 1677|8.50 x 14 cm|relié

    First bilingual French-German edition, illustrated with 71 plates and a fortification table.
    Contemporary full ivory vellum binding. Smooth spine decorated with triple blind fillets, title and author in pen. Boards framed with triple blind fillets; traces of clasps. All edges blue. Six small contemporary leather bookmarks. Bavarian bookplate of the period.
    Spine split with a small loss along its entire length. One joint slightly cracked (1.5cm). A small ink stain on the second board. Pages uniformly and lightly browned. Front pastedown affected by bookworm damage.

    €850
  71. L'espoir
    André MALRAUX

    L'espoir

    Gallimard|Paris 1937|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on Alfa paper. Handwritten inscription signed by the author. A tiny marginal tear on the front cover, ex-libris pasted on the first blank endpaper.
    €2,000
  72. Moyennes constructions (Marine française) : Le REQUIN, Bateau Torpilleur. Imagerie d'Épinal Pellerin n°872.
    PELLERIN

    Moyennes constructions (Marine française) : Le REQUIN, Bateau Torpilleur. Imagerie d'Épinal Pellerin n°872.

    Pellerin & Cie|Épinal s. d. [circa 1890]|29.50 x 40.50 cm|une feuille
    Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, medium format, printed on heavy paper.
    Very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
    These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern is to be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes.
    The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi" also enjoyed great success...
    €70
  73. L'espionne de la marine
    Gustave LE ROUGE

    L'espionne de la marine

    F. Rouff|Paris 1917|14 x 19.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
    Handsome copy considering the extreme fragility of this popular edition handled carelessly by readers.
    Gift inscriptions in ink on the covers and first page of text.
    Rare.
    €100
  74. Le volontaire, épisode de la guerre du Tonkin
    Alexandre HURÉ

    Le volontaire, épisode de la guerre du Tonkin

    Librairie Jouaust|Paris 1886|17 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japan paper, ours unnumbered, the only deluxe copies.
    Small tears without consequence to head and foot of spine.
    Our copy is complete with the etching by Léopold Flameng here in double state as with all deluxe copies.
    Rare and handsome full-margined copy.
    €150
  75. Combat de la Durance. Lithographie aquarellée et gommée
    François GRENIER

    Combat de la Durance. Lithographie aquarellée et gommée

    Dépot général de Lithographie, quai Voltaire.|Paris s. d. [circa 1815]|34 x 25 cm|une feuille
    Original lithograph on heavy laid paper, superbly heightened with watercolor and gum arabic.
    Drawing by François Grenier (1793-1867) and lithographed by Charles Motte (1785-1836) for the "Victoires et Conquêtes" series. Watercolored proof in very fine condition, colors well preserved, presented under a mat.
    €50
  76. Attaque du camp de Mori. Lithographie aquarellée et gommée
    François GRENIER

    Attaque du camp de Mori. Lithographie aquarellée et gommée

    Dépot général de Lithographie, quai Voltaire.|Paris 1821|35 x 26 cm|une feuille
    Original lithograph on heavy laid paper, superbly heightened with watercolor and gum arabic.
    Drawing signed and dated in the plate by François Grenier (1793-1867) and lithographed by Charles Motte (1785-1836) for the "Victoires et Conquêtes" series.
    Watercolored proof in very fine condition, colors well preserved, presented under a mat.
    €50
  77. Combat de Saint Martial (1794). Lithographie aquarellée et gommée
    François GRENIER

    Combat de Saint Martial (1794). Lithographie aquarellée et gommée

    Dépot général de Lithographie, quai Voltaire.|Paris s. d. [circa 1820]|35 x 26 cm|une feuille
    Original lithograph on heavy vellum, superbly heightened in watercolour and gum arabic. Drawing by François Grenier (1793-1867) and lithographed by Charles Motte (1785-1836) for the "Victoires et Conquêtes" series.
    Watercoloured proof in very fine condition, colours well preserved, presented under a mount.
    €50
  78. Constructions n°82 : Prussiens attaquant une place forte
    OLIVIER-PINOT

    Constructions n°82 : Prussiens attaquant une place forte

    Olivier-Pinot|Épinal s. d. [circa 1880-1900]|49 x 39 cm
    Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
    Light marginal foxing, otherwise fine condition, colors very well preserved.
    These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes.
    The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi"...
    €150
  79. Le Petit architecte n°82 : la Cérès, frégate à vapeur
    PELLERIN

    Le Petit architecte n°82 : la Cérès, frégate à vapeur

    Ch. Pellerin|Épinal s. d. [circa 1880-1900]|49 x 39 cm
    Épinal print, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
    Fine condition, colors very well preserved.
    These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes.
    The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi" also enjoyed great success. This toy model...
    €150
  80. Constructions pour enfants n°7 : Corps de garde
    OLIVIER-PINOT

    Constructions pour enfants n°7 : Corps de garde

    Olivier-Pinot|Épinal s. d. [circa 1880-1900]|49 x 39 cm
    Épinal Image, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
    Repaired tears to left margin slightly affecting the engraving and with small lacks, otherwise fine condition, colors very well preserved.
    These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes.
    The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, ships and various vehicles. During...
    €150
  81. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Alexandrie. Vue du pont de l'aqueduc sur le canal d'Alexandrie, Vue du débarquement de l'Armée française en Égypte à la tour dite du Marabou. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche 99)
    Charles-Louis BALZAC, BERTHAULT (sculpsit)

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Alexandrie. Vue du pont de l'aqueduc sur le canal d'Alexandrie, Vue du débarquement de l'Armée française en Égypte à la tour dite du Marabou. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche 99)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|53.50 x 71 cm|une feuille
    Original, unshaved, full-page etching from the “Imperial edition” of the Description de l'Égypte, or ‘Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand [A Collection of the observations and research carried out in Egypt during the French expedition, published on the orders of his Majesty the Emperor Napoleon the Great]'.

    Produced between February 1802 and 1830 on the orders of Naopleon Bonaparte and published between 1809 and 1828, 1,000 copies were printed and distributed to institutions, on vergé paper with an 'Égypte ancienne et moderne' watermark, visible when held up to the light.

    €180
  85. L'enfant d'Austerlitz
    Paul ADAM

    L'enfant d'Austerlitz

    Sté. d'Editions Artistiques & Littéraires|Paris 1902|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
    A lack at the foot of the second cover, otherwise a very handsome copy.
    Our copy includes a page from the manuscript of the work and the author's autograph signature opposite.
    €150
  89. La marine française au Mexique
    Henri RIVIÈRE

    La marine française au Mexique

    Extrait de La Revue des deux mondes|s. l. • [Paris] 1881|15.50 x 25 cm|agrafé
    First editions.
    Plain paper cover. Rare.
    €60
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