Modern Illustrated books

First edition, one of 865 numbered copies on handmade laid paper.
Work illustrated with a portrait of Georges Duhamel by Berthold Mann and a facsimile.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives laid paper.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author by Madrassi.
Some minor tears to the slipcase of no consequence, handsome copy.

New edition with original bistre-colored illustrations within the text by Maurice Lalau, one of 970 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper.
A good copy.

Edition, a 125 copies on vellum numbered only 25 draw with Japan.
Book illustrated with original lithographs by Maurice Berdon.
A few bites on the guards.

First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on vélin du Marais, the only issue after 100 vellum copies.
Work illustrated with original woodcuts by Jean Chièze.
Handsome copy.

Bilingual Edition, the French translation has been done by the Spanish-speaking poet Rafael Alberti.
Bel autograph signed Gloria Alcorta to the singer Jane Bathori who was the companion of the actress and theater Andrée Tainsy woman.
Book adorned the author of illustrations.
A pleasant, well complete copy of the original crystal of the book reproduces the title page.

Edition adorned with 65 illustrations from the documents of the National Library, one of 400 numbered copies on Arches paper, one draw after 20 and 10 outside Japan trade.
Precious autograph signed by Francis Carco Descaves to Lucien: "... for his many readers of the Journal ..."
Two gaps at the head and foot of the back, otherwise nice copy.

New edition printed in 100 numbered copies on vellum.
Full brown morocco binding, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, one joint slightly cracked at head, gilt roulettes on headcaps, frame of interlaced triple gilt fillets with decorative corners and gilt floral motifs at angles on full red morocco doublures, marbled endpapers, gilt edges, double gilt fillets on leading edges, superb near-contemporary binding by P.R. Raparlier.
Work illustrated with 6 plates including 1 frontispiece by Lefebvre.
Some foxing mainly at the beginning of the volume.
Copy perfectly executed in a signed doublure binding by P.R. Raparlier.

Edition decorated with 13 original illustrations by Maurice Leloir engraved with burin and etching by Léon Boisson, one of 125 numbered copies on vélin du Marais, the only deluxe copies after 75 Japan.
Foxing on spine and in margins of boards, handsome interior condition.

First edition, a 1000 numbered copies on Holland paper, only 65 leading copies after Japan.
Work illustrated with 20 wooden black and color of Jean Perrier.
Slight marginal minor tears on the boards.

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.

Edition printed on the presses of Jean-Gabriel Daragnès in 150 numbered copies on Lana laid paper.
Work illustrated with a portrait of Cardinal Richelieu as frontispiece, a title vignette, headpieces and tailpieces by Jean-Gabriel Daragnès.
First cover partially and slightly shaded without consequence, a paper lack at foot of slipcase.
Rare and handsome copy.

New edition printed on higher vellum.
Autograph signed by Henri Pourrat to his auvergne friend Robert Garric: "... this story of a poet who comes from the sun to the light ..."
Reform Catholic, he was the founder of the "Social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to constitute a social elite and to bring the good word on the confraternity born from the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of the patronages . Simone de Beauvoir, then a student of Robert Garric in philosophy at the Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him in his "Memoirs of a young girl": "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subjugated me. At twenty, he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all the limits and all the separations, to leave my class, to leave my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] My life must serve! It is necessary that in my life all serve! "
Illustrated book of original woods by François Angeli.
Marginal stings in the middle of the first board.

First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only printing with 9 on Japan paper and 31 on Hollande paper.
Surprising autograph inscription dated and signed by Philippe soupault " A Laurent Tailhade en témoignage de mon admiration."
With 4 drawings by Marc Chagall.
Two tears glued to head and foot of a joint, spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned as usual.

(ARP Hans) TZARA Tristan. Vingt-cinq-et-un poèmes
Editions de la revue Fontaine, Paris 1946, 14 x 19,5 cm, original wrappers
First edition in parts on ordinary paper.
Handsome autograph inscription from Tristan Tzara to Raymond Queneau.
With 12 full-page drawings by Hans Arp.

First edition, one of 550 copies on vélin blanc paper, the only printing, along with 30 copies on Normandy.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Henri Michaux to Raymond Queneau.
With 16 reproductions of paintings by Henri Michaux.
Foreword by Louis Cheronnet.

First edition, one of 535 numbered copies on laid Navarre, with 10 single draw Japan.
Precious and beautiful autograph signed by the author "Jeanine and Raymond (Queneau). Brotherhood friendly (sic) and everything. Jacques. This April 19, 1935 in their home in Neuilly says Neu Neu for ladies" enriched this handwritten quatrain: "Hi shadows today / Ravissant the wall in a dream / If going from friend to friend / De as a naked Eve songs."
Illustrated book with a portrait of auterur frontispiece by Man Ray.
Beautiful specimen.

First edition illustrated with original woodcuts inset color of Louis Moreau, one of 25 numbered copies on Imperial Japan, deluxe edition.
Signed autograph of the author to his friend Raymond Bezard.
Nice copy.

Edition printed in a limited run of 1525 numbered copies on laid paper and decorated with original illustrations in and outside the text colored by stencil by Paul Bourg.
Light worming affecting mainly the endpapers.
Handsome copy.

Edition illustrated with 17 original drypoint engravings hors-texte by Maurice Leroy, one of 150 numbered copies on handmade laid paper.
Occasional light foxing.
Handsome copy.

Illustrated with 28 original lithographs by Maurice Berdon and printed in a numbered edition of 200 copies on handmade laid paper from the Rives mills.
A handsome copy, spine of the chemise lightly sunned without consequence.

Edition illustrated with numerous sepia drawings in and out of text by Charles-Jean Hallo and printed in 500 numbered copies on Marais paper.
Handsome copy.

WIth 17 originale etchings by mile Grandjean, one of 85 numbered copies on papier moyen âge teinté.
A good copy.

First edition illustrated with original etchings by André Székely de Doba, one of 300 numbered copies on white Rives wove paper.
First cover slightly sunned at head, otherwise handsome copy.

Edition illustrated with 17 original woodcuts drawn and engraved by George Best, one of 112 numbered copies on Arches, only 23 draw with Japan variously enriched.
Signed autograph of George Best in Clement-Janin "... the critical aspect as friendly, cordial tribute to his old friend ..."
Nice copy.

Illustrated editions with original woodcuts hand-colored by pochoir by Lucien Boucher, one of 250 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing with 1 vellum copy for each of the works.
Each copy retains its duplicate suite of woodcuts on China paper as stipulated in the justification pages.
Spines slightly sunned without consequence.
Rare and handsome set.

With 10 original lithographs by Robert Delaunay, one of 465 numbered copies on pur fil paper.
A very good copy.

Illustrated with 52 original etchings in bistre by Georges Bouisset, one of 350 numbered copies on pure Arches laid paper.
The work is also decorated with wood-engraved tailpieces.
Spine lightly discolored and faded as is generally the case, otherwise a fine copy.

Illustrated edition with a frontispiece portrait of the author engraved by Albert Decaris, printed in 125 numbered copies on laid paper.
Half vellum-style boards binding, smooth spine, marbled paper boards with moiré effect, a scratch on the first cover having caused a lack of paper, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, blue top edge.

Edition illustrated with 18 original compositions by Adolphe Giraldon engraved on wood in three colors by Rita Dreyfus, one of 300 numbered copies on handmade Arches paper.
Preface by Charles Maurras.
Handsome copy.

Edition illustrated with a title vignette repeated on the cover, 8 in-text drawings as well as 8 original hors-texte etchings hand-colored with pochoir by Touchagues, one of 169 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only issue with 9 Japan and 22 Holland copies.
Our copy is expanded with 5 study plates at rear.
A small tear at head of spine which also has a lack at foot, endpapers lightly shaded, handsome interior condition.

Edition illustrated with full-page and text illustrations by Zévort as well as hand-colored initials by Sourdot, one of 980 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only issue with 10 China and 10 Holland copies.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with four fine raised bands, traces of rubbing at band margins, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
Pleasant interior condition.

Illustrated edition with original two-tone lithographs by Georges Tcherkessoff, one of 800 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, the only printing along with 10 on Japan, 30 on Holland and 25 hors commerce on various papers.
A small tear reglued at foot of spine very slightly faded, two stains on slipcase.

First edition, one of 125 numbered copies on laid Arches, only 25 draw with Japan.
Handwritten signature of the author on the half-title page.
Book illustrated with a frontispiece and original lithographs by Maurice Berdon.
Bites on slightly and partially shaded guards.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Madagascar vellum, the only deluxe copies after 1 on Japan paper.
Work decorated with original black illustrations by Antoine Marie Reynolt.
Our copy includes, as stipulated in the justification page, its vellum suite of the two states of the illustrations.
Foxing, gift inscription in ballpoint pen.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing along with 12 on Chapelle. With 3 original bistre-colored lithographs hors texte by Suzanne Roger.
Manuscript signatures of the author and illustrator below the justification.
A very good copy.

Edition illustrated with 17 original woodcuts by Louis Bouquet, one of 15 lettered copies on old Japan paper, deluxe copy.
Our copy, like all copies of the deluxe issue on old Japan paper and as stipulated in the justification page, is complete with its duplicate suite printed in bistre on China paper and signed by Louis Bouquet.
Some very light foxing of no consequence.
Rare.

First edition printed in 900 copies, one of 800 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives paper.
Texts by Pierre Jourda, Jean Rudel and Christian.
Work illustrated with 24 pen drawings by Christian reproduced in heliogravures reworked in etching and burin by Paul Dufresne following the author's directions.
Slipcase soiled and split at head and foot.
Handsome copy.

Illustrated edition with 29 watercolours and 60 original drawings by Georges Delaw, one of 783 numbered copies on tinted laid paper.
A light marginal crease mark at head of second cover, handsome copy.

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.

Illustrated edition with 7 original etchings by Léopold Flameng, one of 500 copies on Holland paper.
Bound in half havana morocco with corners, smooth spines, gilt dates at foot, marbled paper boards, one epidermure at foot of front board of last volume, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, wrappers preserved, elegant bindings signed by Carayon.
Notes and annotations by Paul Lacroix.
Handsome set beautifully executed by Carayon.

First edition entirely written and illustrated by Ben.
Handsome copy.

First edition entirely written and illustrated by Ben.
?Handsome copy.

First edition entirely written and illustrated by Ben.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 250 numbered copies, the only printing with 1 unique copy.
Work illustrated with 12 original engravings by Jean-Pierre Lapoujade.
Preface by Jacques Prévert.
Spine and boards of the chemise slightly and marginally sunned, a stain at foot of second board.

First collected edition, one of 290 numbered copies on Rives vellum.
Full lemon yellow shagreen binding, smooth spine, the letters composing the title of the work are inlaid in grey shagreen and set in gold on the first cover which bears at foot the author's name in a grey shagreen rectangle, grey box endpapers and pastedowns, two endpapers marginally soiled, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
The work is illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author by André Derain.
Handsome copy pleasantly bound.

Edition illustrated with original color illustrations by François de Marliave, one of 17 numbered copies on Annam paper, the deluxe copies after 20 Madagascar copies each enhanced with two original watercolors.
Our copy, as stipulated in the justification page, is complete with the original watercolor signed by François de Marliave.
Some marginal worming affecting mainly the spine at head and the final leaves, handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Illustrated with 35 drawings by L. Claudel.

First edition.
Half blue sheep binding, spine sunned with five raised bands showing minor rubbing of no consequence, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with an original etching by Léopold Flameng as frontispiece.
Some minor foxing of no consequence.

First edition printed in 75 numbered copies on pure laid paper.
Our hors commerce copy is expanded, like the unique copy of the deluxe edition, with 20 original drawings by Albert Masri which he signed.
Autograph inscriptions signed by the illustrator on the justification pages for both the illustrations and text.
Work illustrated with in-text and full-page drawings by Albert Masri.
Rare and handsome copy complete with its promotional prospectuses.

Second illustrated edition with numerous in-text drawings including 17 full-page illustrations by Robert Rodrigue, one of 2000 numbered copies on cream laid paper, the only issue along with 1 Japan and 50 Rives.
Two small tears of no consequence at head and foot of spine, handsome interior condition despite minute worming on first endpaper.

First edition illustrated with 6 original watercolors hors-texte by Chas Laborde, one of 255 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
Preface by Pierre Mac-Orlan.
Spine and covers marginally sunned, handsome interior condition.

Edition illustrated with original illustrations by André Warnod, one of 625 numbered copies on Johannot paper.
Spine very lightly sunned without consequence, a blue ink stain on the bottom edge not touching the text.
Signed and inscribed copy by Francis Carco to Raymond Calvet: "... à la bonne chance..." ["...to good fortune..."]

First edition, one of 1200 numbered copies on Montgolfier laid paper.
Work illustrated with 6 original etchings by Pierre Falké.
Spine and boards sunned, a light stain at head of front board, interior in pleasant condition.

First edition of the French translation by Clara Malraux, one of 300 numbered copies on vélin, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies after 50 Auvergne.
Illustrated with 16 original lithographs including 8 hors-texte by Jean-Michel Atlan.
Preface by Bernard Groethuysen.
A small stain to head of a pastedown, nice copy.

Illustrated edition with 12 original engravings by R.A. Dendeville, one of 30 numbered copies on Arches vellum, deluxe copies.
Like the deluxe copies, ours is complete with its duplicate suite on China paper of the 12 engravings.
Autograph inscription signed by Camille Cé, the dedicatee's name has been neatly erased.
Enclosed press cutting having partially shadowed the justification page.

First edition, one of 890 numbered copies on Johannot paper, the only printing.
Work illustrated with 40 original drawings by Marcel Vertès.
Light marginal foxing without significance on the title page, small split at foot of slipcase, handsome copy.

First edition strictly hors commerce printed in 400 copies on Rives vellum and illustrated with 20 heliogravure plates after various documents from 1580 to 1760.
Text by Julien Cain.
Half-title page and one endpaper with foxing, otherwise handsome interior condition.
Burgundy leather slipcase with slight scratches, spine of chemise lightened and of the same burgundy leather, the whole made and signed by Hermès.
Our copy is printed for Jack Francès.
Handsome copy.

First edition strictly hors commerce printed in 600 copies on Mandeure rag paper and illustrated with 24 heliogravure plates after various documents.
Text by Etienne Dennery.
Slipcase in full burgundy leather with slight scuffs, chemise spine lightened and in matching burgundy leather, the whole made and signed by Hermès.
Our copy is printed for Jack Francès.
Handsome copy.

New edition of the French translation established by Laurent Tailhade, one of the numbered copies on vellum.
Work decorated with original pochoir illustrations by Georges Lepape.

Edition with illustrations by Jean Traynier, printed in 425 copies, ours, one of the 325 numbered on Arches vellum unnumbered, includes a manuscript justification by the illustrator: "Exemplaire d'artiste réservé pour Monsieur ... avec la sympathie de l'illustrateur." ["Artist's copy reserved for Mister ... with the illustrator's regards."]
It is also enhanced with an autograph dedication page by Jean Traynier and 20 original watercolors by the artist in the text margins.
Spine of the chemise slightly faded.
Beautiful illustrated adaptation of Jean Traynier's etchings, superbly heightened with watercolors by the artist.

Edition illustrated with 19 original lithographs hors-texte by Henriette Bellair, one of 18 numbered copies on Rives vellum, deluxe copies.
Our copy is complete with its original signed drawing by Henriette Bellair, ours entitled "enlèvement d'Agathe et d'Antoinette".
Unfortunately, our copy is incomplete of the three states of the illustrations as stipulated in the justification page.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil, this one of 10 hors commerce, n°1, the only large paper copies with 15 unnumbered on vélin azur.
Illustrated with hors-texte author's drawings.
A very good copy.

Edition illustrated with original designs by Paul Jarach engraved on wood by G. Poilliot, one of 425 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, the only copies after 5 Japan and 25 hors commerce.
Half brown shagreen binding with corners, spine sunned with five raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with triple gilt compartments, gilt date at foot, frame of gilt fillets on mauve paper boards, mauve paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt,

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 illustrations by Wols.
Two miniscule marginal wormholes to foot of lower cover, a good copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Rives vellum, ours one of the few hors commerce copies, the only printing with 10 on Arches.
The work illustrated with 4 original etchings by André Dignimont.
Minimal loss to head of spine.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on vélin de Rives, ours one of the few hors commerce copies, the only issue with 10 Arches.
Illustrated with 3 original etchings by Gabriel Fournier.
A cut to the front cover also affecting the following pages up to the frontispiece etching and title page.

Edition printed in 170 numbered copies on grand vélin de Rives.
Illustrated with 23 original compositions by Gaston Barret engraved on copper.
Endpapers uniformly shaded, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 13 copies numbered on Hollande B.F.K. de Rives paper for each of the 24 fascicles (with the exception of the May 1928 issue which is on ordinary paper), the only deluxe copies.
Half caramel brown shagreen binding, smooth spine, mouse-colored cloth boards, one stain at the foot of the first cover, binding signed by Marsilhac.
Magazine illustrated with 11 black engravings on linoleum or wood as well as 10 plates.
A portrait of Frédéric Mistral after Pirou pasted on an endpaper.
Rare gathering in volume and on deluxe paper of this Narbonne magazine of the Félibrige.
Handsome copy.

Collected edition, one of 2,500 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Publisher's binding in red half-shagreen with bands, spines slightly faded with five raised bands decorated with gilt ornamental motifs, vellum-style boards, some small marginal surface wear to heads of boards, illustrated covers and spine preserved, top edges gilt, bindings signed by Lise L. Bataille.
Work illustrated with 32 plates, 12 in color by Adrien Bagarry as well as tailpieces by Boris Grosser, cover illustrated by Jean Boisseau.
Literary contributions by Rétif de la Bretonne, Claude Godard d'Aucour, the comte de Caylus...
Handsome set.

Collected edition printed on fine paper, the only issue.
Publisher's boards bound according to the original design by Hollenstein.
Work decorated with original illustrations by Tibor Csernus, Bernadette Kelly, Lucien Fontanarosa, Michel Ciry.
Handsome copy complete with its glassine wrapper.

First edition, one of 26 numbered copies on Rives vellum, deluxe copy.
Publisher's binding with cream cloth spine, plexiglas boards, full mouse-colored cloth slipcase.
Work illustrated with 6 original drawings by Christian Bonnefoi on polystyrene tracing paper and tarlatane.
Signed by the author and illustrator on the justification page.
Slipcase very slightly and marginally discolored at head and foot of boards.
Rare and handsome copy.

Edition decorated with original illustrations by Olivier Kaeppelin colored by pochoir by Liétard, one of 1150 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 100 on pur fil.
Preface by Pierre Mac Orlan.
Spine very slightly sunned without consequence, a crease mark to head of second board, justification page partially and lightly shaded, handsome interior condition.

New edition decorated with original illustrations by Van Rompaey.
Half brown shagreen binding with corners, spine faded with four raised bands, minor rubbing to head and foot of joints, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
Handsome copy.

The first edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper and illustrated with original illustrations by the author.
Publisher's slipcase and chemise in full black cloth.
A minor corner tear inside the chemise slipcase.
A handsome copy.

First Gallimard edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japan paper, ours unnumbered, deluxe copy.
Half purple shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands with slight harmless scuffs, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with charming woodcuts in text.

Edition printed in 145 numbered copies on Rives laid paper and illustrated with a frontispiece by Edouard Pignon as well as 9 original etchings by Walter Spitzer, of which 6 are on double page.
Two small tears without consequence to the slipcase. Handsome copy.

Edition illustrated with original artwork by Raymond Moretti, one of the numbered copies on laid paper, the only printing along with 300 copies on Rives vellum.
Publisher's Bradel bindings in full chocolate imitation morocco, smooth spines, covers decorated with gilt interlacing, mustard paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edges gilt, mustard cardboard slipcases bordered with chocolate imitation morocco.
Introduction by Frédéric Vitoux.
Set illustrated with numerous original color compositions by Raymond Moretti.
Handsome complete set in 9 volumes.

First edition, one of 25 hors commerce copies on Canson paper reserved for the author and collaborators, deluxe copy.
Work illustrated with 10 original drawings hors-texte by Jean Raymond.
Signed autograph inscription by the illustrator expanded with the author's signature below the justification page.
Fine copy.

Edition published in 150 copies.
Contemporary full dark blue morocco binding, spine slightly darkened with five raised bands decorated with star motifs, joints cracked at head and foot, covers decorated with a frame of gilt stars and a central plaque, fabric endpapers and pastedowns, gilt fillet and stars framing the pastedowns, top edge gilt on deckled edges, morocco-edged slipcase, binding signed by Kieffer.
The work is illustrated with wood engravings by Robert Bonfils.
Provenance: from the library of Moïse Lévi (or Lévy) de Benzion, important collector and bibliophile, with his Egyptianizing bookplate engraved on a leaf bound at the beginning of the work.
A handsome copy in a decorative binding by René Kieffer.

Edition illustrated with 60 original drypoints by Grau Sala, one of 70 numbered copies on Rives vellum.
Our copy as stipulated in the justification is complete with its suite with remarques, the 2 rejected plates and its proof on silk of the frontispiece.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives paper.
Work illustrated with original drypoints by J. Boullaire and a portrait of the author by Madrassi as frontispiece.
Work lacking its slipcase.
Handsome copy.

First edition printed in a very small number of copies. The wortks consits of a folding composition in black by Bernhard Luginbühl.
A very good copy.

First edition with original illustrations by R.R. de Coniac.
One ex-dono in ink on the first free endpaper.
A good copy.

First edition with 25 illustrations in black and white and colors by Moïse Kisling, one of 35 numbered copies on Japon super nacré paper, the tirage de tête.
Preface by André Salmon.
This copy, as called for by the justification, is complete with its suite of color hors-texte illustrations on Hollande paper, its suite of color hors-texte illustrations on Arches, its suite of textual illustrations in black and white on China paper, one unpublished plate, a suite of plates not used for the final work on Hollande paper, and a cancelled copper plate.
The illustrations by Moïse Kisling consist of: one painted folded cover, a color portrait frontispiece, 11 illustrations hors-texte in colors and 12 textual illustrations in black and white.
A fine copy.

Edition illustrated with 21 original engravings by Tavy Notton, one of 15 numbered copies on Japan super nacré, deluxe copy after 6 others differently enhanced.
Our copy, as stipulated in the justification page, is complete with the original signed drawing by Tavy Notton, with its two duplicate suites on Auvergne and Rives blanc, with the silk printing of 3 simple plates.
However, the copperplate and the silk printing of 3 double plates are lacking in our work. Tavy Notton's illustrations thus comprise: 1 frontispiece in black, 20 hors-texte in black of which 6 are double-page.
Very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 50 hors commerce copies numbered on Marais vellum, the only issue with 725 other Marais vellum copies.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Louis Emié to Maurice Blanchot.
Work illustrated with drawings by Léopold Survage.
Pleasant copy.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full cream cloth binding, smooth spine, with the illustrated dust jacket.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Bernard Noël to Maurice Blanchot.
Iconography.
Handsome copy.

First printing of the illustrations published in 5000 copies, ours being one of the copies on Arches vellum comprising the definitive state of the 50 color lithographs (n°1356).
The work is illustrated with 50 color lithographs by Jacques Pecnard, as well as a photograph of Ferré and Jacques Pecnard.
Slipcases slightly frayed at the top, otherwise a very handsome copy.