Modern Illustrated books

Willy-Paul ROMAIN, Liliane MARCO
Suite ancienne
Aux deux collines|s. l. 1985|25.50 x 32.50 cm|en feuilles sous étui
first edition printed with 220 numbered copies on vellum of Arches paper, ours one of the 20 hors commerce.
autograph dedication of the author an autograph signed by Willy-Paul Romain to Pierre (Dumayet): "For you, dear old Pierre, and for Francoise, wishing that you would like the text, at least this beautiful presentation.
Book illustrated with 3 original lithographs by Liliane Marco.
Handwritten signatures of Willy-Paul Romain and Liliane Marco on the page following the justification of the draw.
Pleasant complete copy of its case in full orange canvas.
€150
Raymond QUENEAU, Christiane ALANORE
Le cheval troyen
Georges Visat|Paris 1948|16.50 x 21.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vélin d'Arche paper with a suite of engravings on Japon if the second state of the illustrations by Christiane Alanore.
Illustrated with 20 original engravings by Christiane Alanore.
Three leaves stained and a few marginal spots marginales on some others.
€600
Denyse de BRAVURA, Erskine CALDWELL
La route au tabac
Editions du Pré aux clercs|Paris 1946|25 x 32.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
Illustrated with 11 copper engravings by Denyse de Bravura, one of 400 numbered copies on Rives paper.
Lacking slipcase and chemise, some worming to covers.
Handsome interior condition.
€150
Lucien MÉTIVET
Jean-qui-lit et Snobinet
Henri Laurens|Paris s. d. [1909]|21 x 27 cm|broché
First edition and first printing of the 142 illustrations by Lucien Métivet, one of 20 numbered copies on Japan paper printed specially for the A. Melet bookshop, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy
€300
Marcel BÉALU, Flora KLEE-PALYI
La légende des siècles
Wuppertal Werkkunstschüle|Wuppertal 1955|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 275 copies on alfa paper, the only issue after a few Japan copies.
The work is illustrated with a cover, title page, 9 vignettes and wood-engraved initials, in black and bistre by Flora Klee-Palyi.
Handsome copy with spine and covers very lightly and marginally discolored, without significance.
€80
Georges LIMBOUR, André BEAUDIN
André Beaudin
Verve|Paris 1961|22.50 x 30 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's full cloth binding, smooth spine unlettered, covers illustrated with 2 original lithographs by André Beaudin.
Work illustrated with 10 original color lithographs by André Beaudin (including 2 on covers) as well as 157 reproductions of his works.
Handsome copy.
€200
Alain JOUFFROY, Emilio SCANAVINO
Libertés
Edizione L'atelier|Torino [Turin] 1969|33 x 34 cm|en feuilles sous chemise à rabats
Edition illustrated with 5 original plates by Emilio Scanavino, one of 2000 numbered copies, the only issue after 125 numbered copies containing 5 silkscreens.
Small light stains to margins of first board of the chemise, otherwise handsome copy.

€280
André BRETON, André MASSON
Martinique charmeuse de serpentsMartinique: Snake Charmer
Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1948|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the leading copies.
This copy with the original frontispiece lithograph by André Masson.
Hors-texte illustrations by André Masson.
A very good and rare copy.
€4,500
Max ERNST
Ecritures
Gallimard|Paris 1970|17.50 x 22.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
Binding to the bradel of the publisher in full cardboard, complete copy of its rhodoid that includes a tear in the head of the back.
Autograph signed by Max Ernst to Geneviève and Gaétan (sic) Picon decorated with a drawing representing three small birds.
Illustrated book of 120 reproductions of works by Max Ernst.
Pleasant copy.
€1,000
Jean DUBUFFET
La botte à nique[The Snub Boot]
Albert Skira|Paris 1973|16.50 x 21.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui

DUBUFFET Jean. La Botte à nique
Albert Skira, Paris 1973, 16,5 x 21,5 cm, loose leaves with custom slipcase
First edition, one of 165 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper.
Manuscript signature of Jean Dubuffet below the justification.
This copy with its screen print in a separate chemise.
A very good copy.
€2,500
Jean GIRAUDOUX, Jean Gabriel DARAGNÈS
La prière sur la Tour Eiffel
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1923|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on old Japan paper, ours unnumbered.
Work illustrated with typographical ornaments that some attribute to Daragnès and others to Vertès.
Two small tears re-adhered at head, spine split at foot.
€100
Jean GIRAUDOUX
A propos de la rentrée des classes
François Bernouard|Paris 1939|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies on vergé du Marais paper, ours unnumbered, the only printing with 190 on pure rag paper.
Work illustrated by Maurice Taquoy.
Handsome copy.
€50
Rémy HETREAU, LANZA DEL VASTO
La marche des rois
Robert Laffont|Marseille 1944|17 x 26 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition, one of 950 numbered copies on white Rives laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 50 on tinted Vidalon laid paper.
Work illustrated with 18 original compositions by Rémy Hétreau engraved on wood and hand-colored with pochoir.
Handsome copy.
€100
José PIERRE, Mimi PARENT
Le ça ira
Editions Surréalistes|Paris 1967|15 x 25.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on couleurs surfine paper, ours being one of 25 containing the three aquatints by Mimi Parent retouched in watercolor which she signed and justified, deluxe copy.
Autograph inscription signed by José Pierre to Paul Aveline.
Signatures of José Pierre and Mimi Parent below the justification page.
Work illustrated with 3 aquatints by Mimi Parent.
Spine very lightly sunned without gravity, otherwise handsome copy.
€1,500
Jean FAUTRIER, Paul ÉLUARD
Dignes de vivre
Editions littéraires de Monaco|Monaco 1944|16 x 22.50 cm|broché
Edition illustrated by Jean Fautrier, one of 1500 numbered copies on vélin de corvol, the only deluxe copies after 100 pur fil.
Handsome copy despite two small traces of sunning at head and foot of spine.
€80
Philippe SOUPAULT, Alexandre ALEXEÏEFF
Le roi de la vie
Les éditions des cahiers libres|Paris 1928|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies after 20 Japan and with some hors commerce copies.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Philippe Soupault by Alexandre Alexeieff.
Minor tears of no consequence at head and foot of spine, otherwise a handsome copy.
€60
Joan MIRO, Valerio ADAMI
Liberté des libertés
Le Soleil Noir|Paris 1971|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché sous étui
First edition, one of 300 copies numbered on siren offset.
Illustrated book of drawings by Joan Miro.
Pleasant well complete copy, as he stipulated to the justification of the draw, the original color lithography Valerio Adami rise triptych he justified and signed.
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€280
Jean MORÉAS
Eriphyle
A l'enseigne du Dauphin|Paris 1913|18.50 x 24 cm|broché
New edition illustrated with 6 anonymous wood engravings, one of 80 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only issue after 3 Japan copies.
Small corner lacks to spine and boards, first endpaper shaded, otherwise handsome interior condition.

€50
Jean-Claude SILBERMANN
Le ravisseur précédé d'un Mémoire d'un capitaine de coton-armé
Eric Losfeld|Paris 1966|25 x 32 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition illustrated with 13 hors-texte engravings by the author, one of 950 numbered copies on offset snow paper, ours unnumbered.
Handsome copy.

€50
Pierre GUASTALLA, André BEUCLER
Caucase
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1931|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, one of 1500 numbered copies on Lafuma vellum.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Pierre Guastalla.
Handsome copy despite some occasional light worming.

€30
Jacques AUDIBERTI, Camille BRYEN
L'ouvre-boîte. Colloque abhumaniste
Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Illustrated with 4 hors-texte illustrations by Camille Bryen.
Spine very lightly sunned at head and foot, handsome copy.
€120
Michel FARDOULIS-LAGRANGE, Jacques HÉROLD
Au temps de Benoni
Editions du dragon|Paris 1958|16.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on Alfama paper.
Illustrated with a frontispiece by Jacques Hérold.
Handsome copy despite a very small black spot in the margin of the first cover.
€50
Jean GIRAUDOUX, Jean Gabriel DARAGNÈS
La prière sur la Tour Eiffel
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1923|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on handmade laid paper.
Work illustrated with typographical ornaments that some attribute to Daragnès and others to Vertès.
Handsome copy.
€80
Jean-Gabriel DARAGNES, Pierre MAC ORLAN
Sous la lumière froide
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1945|14 x 23 cm|broché
Edition illustrated with 3 original etchings by Daragnès, one of the numbered copies on Ruysscher paper, ours unnumbered, the only issue after 75 Arches.
Handsome copy.
€60
Daniel RÉAL
Tissus des Indes néerlandaises
Librairie des Arts décoratifs|Paris s. d. [circa 1930]|25.50 x 33 cm|en feuilles
First edition.
Work complete with its 49 plates hors-texte including 6 in color.
Spine and boards of the chemise lightly and marginally discolored and sunned as usual.

€150
Jacques AUDIBERTI
La fin du monde
Le temps perdu|Paris 1944|17.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 950 numbered copies on laid paper by Nelson.
Work illustrated with 6 drawings by the author.
Spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned without consequence.
€50
HERMANN-PAUL
La danse macabre
Léon Pichon|Paris 1919|16 x 16.50 cm|broché
First printing of the 20 original woodcut by Hermann-Paul, one of 50 numbered copies on vergé ancien du Japon, deluxe edition after 20 grand vélin Turkey.
Nice copy.
€580
Léon LEBEGUE, Pierre LOUŸS
Les trois roses de Marie-Anne
A. Ferroud - F. Ferroud, Successeur|Paris 1909|16 x 23.50 cm|broché
Illustrated edition with original etchings by Léon Lebègue, one of 30 numbered copies on deluxe Japan paper, deluxe issue.
Our copy, as stipulated in the justification page, is indeed complete with the triple state of the engravings.
Handsome copy.
€450
CAMI
La machine à aimer, roman excitantialiste
Editions Baudinière|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
first edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
Precious autograph signed Cami Albert Dubout "A Dubout unique In friendly remembrance." Enriched with a self-portrait in the smoking cigarette.
printed bibliophile buffer next to the half-title page by way in bookplate.
€250
Pierre FERRO, Henri KRÉA
Occultations
Editions de l'Essai|Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Liège 1962|24 x 32 cm|broché
First edition, one of 470 numbered copies on coated paper, the only deluxe copies after 30 Coronado "Lys de Gand".
Work illustrated with 21 drawings by Ferro.
Light and minor foxing without significance on the title page.
€120
Alain LE YAOUANC
Derrière le miroir N°188, Le Yaouanc
Galerie A. Maeght|Paris Décembre 1970|28 x 38.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition.
Issue illustrated with 4 original color lithographs at double or full page as well as 20 reproductions of works by Alain Le Yaouanc.
Handsome copy.
€60
René BOYLESVE, Pierre BONNARD
La leçon d'amour dans un parc
Editions de La revue blanche|Paris s. d. [1902]|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Full blue shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands very slightly faded, small scratches on the joints, gilt fillets on the headcaps, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt decorative border on the pastedowns, illustrated cover with watercolor by Pierre Bonnard preserved, gilt fillet on the leading edges, top edge gilt.
A repaired tear at the foot of the cover illustrated by Pierre Bonnard.

€150
André DHÔTEL, Léopold SURVAGE
David
Florence Gould|Paris 1947|15.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
First edition published under the supervision of Florence Gould and printed in 100 numbered copies on Arches laid paper.
Work illustrated with a drawing by Léopold Survage on the cover.
Boards shaded at head and foot.
Rare.
€300
Gisèle PRASSINOS, Jean COULON
Petits quotidiens
Editions Commune Mesure|Paris 1974|17.50 x 13.50 cm|en feuilles
first edition printed 100 numbered copies on Holland paper.
Our copy is complete, frontispiece, engraving by Jean Coulon it signed and justified.
Rare copy and pleasant.
€300
Max ERNST, Kurt SCHWITTERS
Auguste Bolte
J. Hugues|Paris 1967|11.50 x 22 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, one of 60 copies numbered and justified by the publisher, frontispiece, the lithography Max Ernst shot in bistre on China and signed by the artist, only leading copies. One of the 20 copies in which there is an additional state of the lithograph drawn in blue on China and also signed by Max Ernst.
Stamp of the Alex Grall collection.
Rare and beautiful copy.
The
€2,500
André MASSON, Daniel GUÉRIN
Eux et lui suivi de commentaires
Editions du Rocher|Monaco 1962|21.50 x 27.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on vergé d'Arches paper, deluxe copy.
Work illustrated with 5 original hors-texte drawings by André Masson.
Our copy is incomplete of the original lithograph that should accompany the deluxe copies.
Light marks from adhesive tape at head and foot of endpapers.

€80
Francis CARCO, André DESLIGNÈRES
Maman Petitdoigt
Ronald Davis & Cie|Paris 1920|19 x 27 cm|broché
First edition, one of 300 numbered copies pure cloth, one draw after 13 Chinese and 37 Japanese.
Signed autograph Francis Carco Paul Lombard.
Book illustrated with 18 original woodcuts by Deslignieres.
A small lack in foot of the first flat, flat with slight angles.
€200
Julien PAVIL, Georges ROZET
Les dicts de la vigne
B. Arnaud|Paris 1946|25.50 x 31 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
Edition illustrated with original lithographs by Julien Pavil, one of 900 numbered copies on pur fil Johannot paper, the only issue after 100 copies on vélin d'Arches variously enriched.
Spine of chemise lightly stained.
Handsome copy.
€150
Charles LONGUET
Chassés-croisés
Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1972|15.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition of this comic book, one of 92 numbered copies on sélect bouffant paper reserved for the Editions de Minuit bookshop, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
€100
Albert DAWANT, Octave FEUILLET
Le village
L. Carteret & Cie|Paris 1903|18.50 x 26.50 cm|broché
Illustrated edition with original compositions by Albert Dawant engraved by Boisson and printed intaglio by Ch. Wittmann and printed in 143 numbered copies on vellum.
Half brown morocco binding, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets, some rubbing to the joints, boards, endpapers and pastedowns of wood-pattern paper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, bookplate pasted on a pastedown.
Handsome copy.
€150
Jacques HEROLD, Yvonne CAROUTCH
Le grand transparent et le grand écorché
Lettera amorosa|Saint-Pierre-Capelle 1972|13.50 x 20.50 cm|en feuilles
Edition illustrated with a frontispiece to the etching by Jacques Herold it numbered and justified, one of 32 numbered copies on Holland paper.
Nice and rare copy.
€230
Raymond PEYNET, Jean ANOUILH
Le bal des voleurs
Le Bélier|s. l. 1952|19 x 28.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
Edition illustrated with original designs by Raymond Peynet engraved on wood by T. Schmied, one of 200 numbered copies on handmade rag paper.
Spine of the chemise discolored and foxing to the boards of the latter.
Handsome copy.
€150
Valentine HUGO, Louis PARROT
Paille noire des étables
Robert Laffont|Paris 1945|17 x 26 cm|en feuilles
First edition illustrated with 5 original color illustrations by Valentine Hugo, one of 12 lettered copies on white Rives vellum.
Our copy lacks the original drawing by Valentine Hugo that accompanied the 12 lettered copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly sunned without significance.
€100
Charles ESTIENNE, Jean PONS
Rose de l'insulte
Jean Pons|Paris 1952|25.50 x 33.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on pure linen Marais paper, the only printing after 1 Japan and 11 Rives vellum.
Work illustrated with 3 original color lithographs by Jean Pons.
Small tears to spine.
€250
René Georges HERMANN-PAUL, Louis BERTRAND
Flaubert à Paris ou le mort vivant
André Delpeuch|Paris 1927|19.50 x 25 cm|broché
First edition, one of 220 numbered copies on Montval, the only printing with 25 Japan and 20 hors commerce copies.
Work illustrated with original woodcuts by Hermann-Paul.
Rare and light foxing without significance, a crease mark at the head of the second cover, handsome copy.
€250
André BEUCLER, Robert BONFILS
Carnet de rêves
Editions du raisin|Paris 1927|22.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on Auvergne laid paper, the only issue after 10 Japan blanc.
Work illustrated with 3 original etchings by Robert Bonfils.
Scratches to one joint, spine and boards uniformly and lightly sunned, small scratches at foot of front board, handsome interior condition.
€230
Miguel Ángel ASTURIAS
Trois des quatre soleils
Albert Skira|Genève [Geneva] 1971|16.50 x 22 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on laid paper.
Publisher's full burgundy morocco-grained sheep binding, smooth spine, double gilt fillets framing the boards, burgundy paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, morocco-edged burgundy slipcase, burgundy paper boards.
Rich iconography.
Handsome copy despite very slight scratches of no consequence to the spine.
€120
Émile HENRIOT, Jules Léon PERRICHON
Les livres du second rayon, irréguliers et libertins
Le livre|Paris 1925|16 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 700 numbered copies on handmade laid paper.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece and vignettes engraved on wood by Jules Léon Perrichon.
Two slight tears and a small stain of no consequence to spine.
€50
Raoul DUFY, Remy de GOURMONT
M. Croquant
Georges Crès & Cie|Paris 1918|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with original woodcuts by Raoul Dufy, one of 1100 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
Two slight tears to spine, otherwise a handsome copy.
€80
Maurice ELIOT, Théodore de BANVILLE
Diane au bois. Comédie héroïque en 2 actes en vers
L. Carteret|Paris 1911|21.50 x 30 cm|broché
Edition illustrated with 14 original lithographs by Maurice Eliot and printed in 200 numbered copies on vellum.
Our copy contains a triple state of lithographs.
Handsome copy.
€200
Tigrane POLAT, Anatole FRANCE
Le puits de Sainte-Claire
Le livre contemporain|Paris 1908|19 x 25.50 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
Edition printed in 121 numbered copies on vellum and illustrated with 42 original etchings by Tigrane Polat, including a frontispiece, a title vignette, 16 hors-texte and 24 head- and tailpieces.
Our copy is expanded, at the end, with 5 trial plates.
A pale dampstain at the foot of the slipcase.
Handsome copy.
€500
Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN, Lucien DESCAVES
Barabbas. Paroles dans la valléeBarabbas. Words in the Valley
Eugène Rey|Paris 1914|16 x 20.50 cm|relié
DESCAVES Lucien
illustrated by STEINLEN Théophile Alexandre
Barabbas. Paroles dans la vallée [Barabbas. Words in the Valley]
Eugène Rey, Paris 1914, 16 x 20,5 cm, dark brown morocco and custom slipcase
First edition, one of a 100 numbered copies on Japan paper, enriched with a suite of illustrations printed on China paper, the tirage de tête.
Dark brown morocco by Gruel, spine in five compartments (very slightly faded), pastedowns lined with a dark brown morocco frame and five gilt fillets, moiré cloth endpapers and pastedowns, gilt fillet to edges of covers, gilt roulettes to head of spine, wrappers and spine...
€1,500
Olivier LARRONDE, André BEAUREPAIRE
Les barricades mystérieuses
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1946|23 x 28.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 750 numbered copies on vellum of the Marais, only large paper 16 after China.
Book illustrated with 2 original lithographs by André Beaurepaire.
Our copy is enriched autograph dedication of the author an autograph signed by André Beaurepaire Paul and Madeleine Aveline complete with an original drawing in black ink.
€300
Paul DERMÉE, Léopold SURVAGE
Films. - Contes. - Duodrames. - Soliloques
Collection de l'esprit nouveau|Paris 1919|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Alfa paper laid, one draw after 5 Japan and Holland paper 15.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated Paul Dermée Madame de Grandfrey.
Illustrated book with a cover and a text-off Leopold Survage.
spine and marginally insolated boards that also have small angular tears, nice interior state.
€150
André MASSON, Samuel Taylor COLERIDGE
Le dit du vieux marin
Collections Vrille|Paris 1946|25.50 x 33.50 cm|en feuilles
Edition illustrated with 12 original lithographs by André Masson, one of 220 numbered copies on vellum of the Marais.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by Alain Simon to Marcel Pierre and Etiennette.
Our copy is incomplete from its holster, small spots on boards which also include slight red ink discharges margins.
Pleasant inner state.
€150
Pierre ALECHINSKY, Bernard DUFOUR
Tourmente N°1
Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1968|23 x 30.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise à lacet
First edition of 130 numbered copies.
With drawings by Alechinsky, Dufour and Hérold.
Manuscript signatures by Michel Butor, Pierre Alechinsky, Bernard Dufour and Jacques Hérold on the justification page.
A good copy in its chemise over marbled paper boards, title label pasted to upper cover.
€450
André MASSON, Guy LÉVIS MANO
Crâne sans lois
GLM|Paris 1939|19.50 x 25 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies on vellum, the only issue after 14 coated papers and 15 Arches.
Work illustrated by André Masson.
Spine and covers lightly and marginally sunned without significance, handsome interior condition.
€120
Raoul DUFY, Fernand FLEURET
Friperies
Nrf|Paris 1923|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
Illustrated edition with 22 original woodcuts by Raoul Dufy, of which 21 are hand-colored by Jeanne Rosoy and L. Petitbarat, one of 320 numbered copies on natural raffia paper, the only issue after 15 Japan and 35 Holland.
A small stain at the head of the first cover, two tiny corner lacks to the boards, handsome interior condition.

€380
Marcel AYMÉ, Jean EDELMANN
Rechute
Gizard|Paris 1950|15 x 19.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 370 numbered copies on pure Johannot laid paper.
Work illustrated with original drypoints by Jean Edelmann.
Spine lightly sunned at head and foot, handsome interior condition.
€100
CHAS LABORDE
Théodore et le petit chinois
Yolande et Guy Laborde|Paris 1943|26 x 33.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, the only issue after 30 Montval and 6 hors commerce.
Introduction by Guy Laborde.
Work illustrated with a title vignette, 2 headpieces and tailpieces as well as 10 hors-texte plates colored by Chas-Laborde.
Endpapers partially shaded, slipcase worn with lacks.
Handsome interior condition.
€150
Pierre MAC ORLAN, André DIGNIMONT
Les bandes - Exemplaire de son ami le peintre montmartrois André Dignimont[Les bandes – Copy from the library of his friend, the Montmartre painter André Dignimont]
Les Editions de la Belle Page|Paris 1947|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches paper, ours specially printed for André Dignimont illustrator of the book, deluxe edition after 5 Japan variously enriched.
Illustrated book, frontispiece, original dry-point André Dignimont.
Precious autograph signed by Pierre Mac Orlan: "A Dignimont, artist, friend to the old Dig, his friend Pierre Mac Orlan..
Beautiful copy exceptionally enriched in 6 states of the frontispiece.
€680
Pierre MAC ORLAN, Jules PASCIN
Simone de Montmartre suivi de L'inflation sentimentale
Nrf|Paris 1924|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 25 lettered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author by Jules Pascin engraved on wood by G. Aubert.
Our copy lacks its wide-margined proof normally contained in copies of the deluxe issue.
One joint cracked at head and foot and small tears and corner lacks to boards.
€120
Pierre COURTHION, Kurt SELIGMANN
Métiers des hommes
GLM|Paris 1936|18 x 25.50 cm|broché retenu par des attaches
Second edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vélin paper, the only printing after 20 Normandy paper.
With 15 illustrations by Kurt Séligmann.
A good copy.
€200
Jean GEBSER
Lorca poète-dessinateur
GLM|Paris 1949|16.50 x 22.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 800 numbered copies on alfama, the only issue after 20 Marais and 200 vélin de Renage.
Work illustrated with 13 unpublished drawings by Federico Garcia Lorca.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally lightened, pleasant copy.
€120
Hans BELLMER, Monique APPLE
Qui livre son mystère meurt sans joie
Pierre Bettencourt|Saint-Maurice-d'Ételan 1963|13 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition printed in 250 numbered copies on vergé.
With a frontispiece by Hans Bellmer.
A good copy.
€750
[Maurice BEDEL] Gabriel SENLIS
Le cahier de Phane
Grasset|Paris 1913|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition published under the pseudonym Gabriel Senlis, one copy of the printed press service on laid, he was fired from Holland paper in 5 leading copies.
Binding half orange morocco with corners, back with four nerves decorated with a golden floral pattern, name of author and title of piece navy blue morocco, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of gray paper, wrappers and back preserved and bound in , gilded head.
Signed autograph Gabriel Senlis Georges Normandy.
Beautiful cover illustrated in color by J. Gosé.
Some little foxing without gravity.
€120
Henri MASSIS, Jean LOMBARD
Le réalisme de Pascal
Au Pigeonnier|Saint-Félicien-en-Vivarais [Saint-Félicien] 1924|11 x 16 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Montval laid paper, deluxe copy.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Jean Lombard and ornaments by Philippe Burnot.
Our copy, like all copies from the deluxe edition, is complete with its original drypoint in double state by Jean Lombard.
€80
Paul CLAUDEL, Rihakou HARADA
Dodoitzu
Gallimard|Paris 1945|21.50 x 28 cm|broché
First bilingual edition, one of 75 numbered copies on vélin blanc Lafuma paper, the tirage de tête.
With 30 color illustrations by Rihakou Harada.
Two snags and tears to spine, one small stain to head of upper cover, but otherwise a good copy.
€1,200
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
Donatien Alphonse François de SADE, Jacques HÉROLD
La vanille et la manille
Collection Drosera|Paris 1950|20.50 x 29.50 cm|en feuilles
Edition illustrated with 5 original etchings of Jacques Herold, one of 100 numbered copies on Arches paper, one draw after 1 Japan 3 colored paper and 15 Roma Netherlands.
Handwritten signature of Jacques Herold to the justification of the draw.
Some slight marginal minor bites on some sheets, first guard partially shaded.
€680
Adrien BARRERE, Émile CODEY
Le cirque de Paris
S. n.|Paris 1923|25.50 x 33 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with drawings by Adrien Barrère, pseudonym of Adrien Baneux.
Text by Emile Codey.
The work, folded accordion-style, forms a fresco when unfolded.
Tears to spine with minimal lacks, lacks and tears to board margins, handsome interior condition.
€400
Fred DEUX
L'o de l'oeil
Aux dépens de l'artiste|Paris 2000|9.50 x 19 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 27 numbered copies on vélin paper, signed by Fred Deux on the justification page.
This example is complete with its 14 hors texte engravings, signed and numbered by Fred Deux.
A very good and rare copy.
€1,000
Jean COUY, Henri CLASSENS
Aux portes de l'imaginaire
La caravelle|Paris 1947|25.50 x 32 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition, one of 15 named copies on Crèvecoeur du Marais vellum, the only printing with 270 other Crèvecoeur du Marais vellum copies.
Work illustrated with 17 original etchings by Jean Couy.
Our copy, as stipulated in the justification of the printing, is indeed complete, like the 15 named copies, with its suite of illustrations on Japanese mulberry paper.
Handsome copy.
€400
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
SERGE
Histoire du cirque
Librairie Gründ|Paris 1947|16 x 24 cm|broché
first edition printed in 990 copies on paper Lana, ours unjustified.
Signed autograph Serge Pierre Loiselet and his wife Suzanne in pink ink and enriched with a heart, a small marine anchor, a little heart and a little star.
Illustrated book, on the cover, an original lithograph in colors, a Dignimont frontispiece and 9 out text lithographs in black and gray by Touchagues, Butcher, Oberle and Serge.
Back slightly insolated, otherwise nice copy.
€100
SERGE
Magie des Bohémiens
Librairie des Champs-Elysées|Paris 1950|22.50 x 28 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Work illustrated with a color lithograph frontispiece, and 73 drawings in black in the text as well as photographs hors-texte.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, small stains on second cover, handsome interior condition.
€80
SERGE
Gitanes et toréros
Editions Baudinière|Paris 1952|15.50 x 22 cm|broché
first edition on the current paper.
Signed autograph Serge Pierre Loiselet and his wife Suzanne enriched a small drawing of an anchor and a heart and a star.
Book illustrated with a color cover and 84 drawings by the author.
complete copy of his illustrated jacket which comprises angular gaps.
€100
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
WOLS, Jean-Paul SARTRE
Visages
Seghers|Paris 1948|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on crèvecoeur du Marais paper, the only printing, with 15 on China and 10 hors commerce.
With 4 original drypoint illusrations by Wols.
Covers and spine slightly, but insignificantly, sunned, a good copy.
€900
Eugène IONESCO
Délire à deux. Essai de calligraphie sonore par Massin d'après l'interprétation de Tsilla Chelton et de Jean-Louis Barrault à l'Odéon
Gallimard|Paris 1966|21 x 18 cm|broché
First edition, one of 150 copies hors commerce numbered.
Clear stain in the margins of upper cover.
€120
Alain BOSQUET, André MASSON
Langue morte
Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1951|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
Signed autograph of Alain Bosquet Professor Georges Blin: "... to thank him for the defense of poetry ..."
illustrated book of drawings of André Masson.
Back slightly insolated, nice interior state.
€50
Francis PONGE, Fernand MOURLOT
Braque lithographe. Notices et catalogue établis par Fernand Mourlot
André Sauret|Paris 1963|24.50 x 32.50 cm|broché sous étui
First edition, one of 4125 numbered copies.
Work illustrated with 3 original lithographs in 5 or 6 colors by Georges Braque.
Rich iconography.
Preface by Francis Ponge.
Minor stains without consequence at head and foot of spine, small white stains to margins of slipcase, handsome copy.
€450
JEAN-ROBERT, Gustave VANDENBERGUE
Vieilles églises des provinces du nord
L. Loïez|Saint-Omer 1928|28 x 39 cm|broché sous chemise-étui
First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on cream-colored Vidalon Moyen-âge laid paper.
Work illustrated with 37 illustrations in and outside the text by Gustave Vandenbergue.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Gustave Vandenbergue to Jean Ott.
Our copy is exceptionally enhanced with 10 illustrations by Gustave Vandenbergue contained in this work which he has all signed (two bearing a signed autograph inscription to Jean Ott).
Chemise slightly soiled without significance, occasional foxing.
€250
Max BUCAILLE
Les cris de la fée
GLM|Paris 1939|16.50 x 25 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Normandy vellum, tirage de tête.
Retains 16 original collages by Max Bucaille.
A good copy.
€750
Dorothy MENPES, Mortimer MENPES
Paris
Adam & Charles Black|London 1909|21 x 27.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on "hand-made paper", the only deluxe copies.
Full sand-colored cloth binding, smooth spine decorated with red typographic motifs in sanguine style, front cover ornamented with a pattern of red vertical fillets and six gilt fleur-de-lis, top edge gilt.
Work illustrated with 75 hors-texte color illustrations by Mortimer Menpes.
Very light foxing affecting mainly the first endpaper.
Handsome copy.
€750
Louis BOUQUET, Blaise PASCAL
Le mystère de Jésus
Editions de la Sirène|Paris 1918|26 x 33.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise
Edition illustrated with 17 original wood Louis Bouquet, one of the 15 best scholars of old Japan in the tank, not ours scholar, head of draw.
Signature Louis Bouquet to the justification of the draw.
Our copy, as all copies of old Japan on head and pulling as he stipulated to the justification of the draw is full of his suite printed in sepia on China and signed by Louis Bouquet.
In addition, our copy is enhanced with a suite wood signed by Louis Bouquet and printed in sepia on wove without adhesive usually accompanying the 20 numbered copies on Imperial Japan.
Some very light bites are not serious, back of the slotted...
€580
Jean-Emile LABOUREUR, André BILLY
La malabée
Société littéraire de France|Paris 1917|12.50 x 17 cm|broché
Edition with drawings by Jean-Emile Laboureur, a numbered copy on vergé paper, stated the 1000th.
Upper cover and spine uniformly faded.
€50
Friedrich-Karl FORBERG
Manuel d'érotologie classique
René Bonnel|Paris 1933|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
Edition printed in 500 numbered copies on laid paper and strictly hors commerce as it was reserved for subscribers.
Complete text translated from Latin by Alcide Bonneau.
Handsome copy.
€80
René Georges HERMANN-PAUL, André MARY
Le doctrinal des preux
Léon Pichon|Paris 1919|25 x 35 cm|en feuilles
Edition illustrated with 20 original wood engravings by Hermann-Paul, one of 35 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe printing after 1 grand vélin De La Rue.
Our copy is complete with its suite of 20 wood engravings.
Front cover detached. Two small tears at head and foot of spine which has a slight lack at head, foxing on front cover, back cover and flaps marginally sunned, handsome interior condition.
€100
Jean LURKIN, Jeph LAMBERT
La bataille de la Saône ou le grand serment du "parisien", épopée bachique de la Bourgogne contemporaine
Editions Saint-Hubert|Vervoz par Ocquier 1935|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
First edition, one of 75 copies numbered on Holland paper and justified by the author, the only deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription from Jean Lurkin to madame Henri Béraud.
Work illustrated with period color frescoes of time and harvest painted by Jeph Lambert.
Light foxing on the covers.
Provenance: from the Ré Island library of Henri Béraud.
€350