Photography

Signor Saltarino [Hermann Waldemar OTTO]
Pauvres saltimbanques - L'exemplaire de Paolo Fratellini[Poor Entertainers - Paolo Fratellini's copy]
Ed. Lintz|Düsseldorf 1897|17 x 25 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition illustrated with 39 photographs hors texte.
Publisher's full bottle-green percaline cloth binding, smooth spine, head slightly rubbed, front cover illustrated with a circus scene, frame of blind fillets on the rear cover, endpapers and pastedowns of gilt floral motif paper, all edges gilt.
German pencil annotations at the head of an endpaper and in black felt pen on the printed dedication page, occasional foxing, otherwise handsome interior condition.
Prestigious provenance: from the library of Paolo Fratellini with two bookplates pasted on a pastedown and facing the half-title page.
€250
Gustave DORÉ, Étienne CARJAT
[PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Gustave Doré
Carjat et Cie|Paris 1865 ca|6 x 10.70 cm|une photographie
Original albumen photograph, carte-de-visite format, mounted on card, with photographer's stamp on verso and lower margin.
Full-length standing portrait of Gustave Doré, dressed in white, around age 35, wearing moustache and goatee. Very rare photograph of the painter in his youth, who was roughly the same age as Carjat.
The painter, with an absent and detached air, almost melancholy, in a very dandy pose, holds a cigar in his right hand with his left hand slipped into his trouser pocket.
Fine print. A copy held by the Musée Carnavalet in Paris, but in a much darker tonality.

€1,400
Louis ARAGON, Georges SADOUL
Constantes du cinéma français in Le Point N°LIX
Le Point|Souillac 1962|19.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with photographs
Handsome copy.
Texts by Louis Aragon "Du décor", Georges Sadoul "A la recherche de quelques fils conducteurs", Boisyvon "L'exemplaire de René Clair", Alain Resnais "Les serpents et les caducées".

€50
Arthur ARNOULD
Béranger - Ses amis, ses ennemis et ses critiques
Joël Cherbuliez|Paris 1864|11.50 x 18.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
First edition.
Half red shagreen bindings, spines with four raised bands set with black fillets and decorated with double black compartments adorned with central gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary bindings.
Some foxing otherwise handsome copy.
Our copy is enhanced with an original photograph of a painted portrait representing Béranger pasted on an endpaper of the first volume.

€100
Michel HOUELLEBECQ
Lanzarote
Flammarion|Paris 2000|18 x 27 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with photographs by Michel Houellebecq.

€60
David LEVINTHAL
Blackface
Arena editions|Santa Fe 1999|28.50 x 31 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's full black cloth binding, smooth spine, handsome condition complete with illustrated dust jacket.
Rich iconography.
Text by Manthia Diawara.
Signed autograph inscription from David Rosenthal to a man named Jean.

€200
(Jules VERNE) NADAR [Félix TOURNACHON]
[PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Jules Verne
Nadar|Paris 1878|6 x 10.50 cm|une photographie
Original albumen photograph of Jules Verne in profile, in carte-de-visite format, mounted on the heavy card stock of the Nadar studio, 51 rue d'Anjou-Saint-Honoré, Paris. Early pen inscription on the verso identifying Jules Verne, printed advertising matter for the studio including the statement “Gold Medal, Universal Exhibition 1878”, and blue stamp “J. Kuhn, Paris”. Card with rounded corners; very slight wear to one corner, otherwise without significant defect.

The Nadar mount, whose advertising records the gold medal awarded at the 1878 Universal Exhibition, establishes a date after 1878...
€2,500
Fabien OUAKI, COLLECTIF
50x50 - Catalogue de l'exposition des 50 ans de Tati
Fabien Ouaki|s. l. 1998|23 x 31 cm|broché
First edition of this exhibition catalogue celebrating the 50th anniversary of Tati's existence at the Union centrale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris from March 13 to April 5, 1998.
The catalogue is illustrated with 50 photographs by Xavier Lambours, Jean Larivière, Céline Larmet, Tanguy Loyzance, Toby Mac Farlan Pond, Chema Madoz, Dolorès Marat, Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Sarah Moon, Xavier de Nauw, Judy Olausen, Ouka Lele, Martin Parr, Olivier Rebuffa, Liz Redeal, Paolo Roversi, Richard Schroeder, Michel Séméniako, Malick Sidibé, JeanLoup Sieff, Peggy Sirota, Eric Traoré, Donna Trope and Robert Van der Hilst.
Handsome copy.

€80
(Franklin Delano ROOSEVELT)
Carte postale photographique représentant Franklin Delano Roosevelt
1934|12.20 x 14.40 cm|une photographie
Photographic postcard depicting Franklin Delano Roosevelt in a car. Vintage silver gelatin print.
Handsome copy.
€100
Pablo VOLTA, Blaise CENDRARS
Portrait photographique de Blaise Cendrars
1956|12.20 x 14.40 cm|une photographie
Original photograph of Blaise Cendrars by Pablo Volta in vintage silver gelatin print. Stamp "Photographie de Pablo Volta" as well as a discreet pencil annotation on the verso.

Charming mirror portrait of Blaise Cendrars taken by Pablo Volta in January 1956, on rue Jean-Dolent where the writer lived.
This photograph was taken by photographer Pablo Volta (1926-2011) in the company of his wife Ornella. One of the five founding members of the Italian photographic agency, I Fotografi associati, Pablo Volta became known for his portraits of writers and artists, such as Aragon, Breton, Ionesco, Tzara, Vian, Duchamp, Foujita, Calder...
€680
(Nicolas de STAËL) Denise COLOMB
Portrait photographique original de Nicolas de Staël dans son atelier
Paris s. d. [circa 1954]|14.50 x 20.40 cm|une photographie
Original photographic portrait of Nicolas de Staël in his atelier.
Paris n.d. (circa 1954), photo: 14,5x20,4cm ; leaf : 18,2x24cm.
Original silver print portrait of Nicolas de Staël by Denise Colomb.
The painter sits in his Parisian atelier in rue Gauget, one year before his death.
The photograph was taken by Denise Colomb, great portraitist of the 20th century, known for her portraits of Antonin Artaud, Giacometti, Picasso, Soulages and Miro in their studio.

“It is said that his workshop was the cave of a palaeontological potter. With sediment, layers of paleo... A crucible, a large material well, riddled with pigments...
€1,800
(Nicolas de STAËL) Denise COLOMB
Portrait photographique original de Nicolas de Staël assis devant une de ses toiles
Paris s. d. [circa 1954]|17.40 x 20.40 cm|une feuille
Original photographic portrait of Nicolas de Staël sitting in front of one of his paintings
Paris s.d. (circa 1954), photograph: 17.4 x 20.4cm; leaf: 18.2 x 24cm

Original silver print portrait of Nicolas de Staël by Denise Colomb.
Beautiful candid shot of the painter, preparing to speak, in his atelier in rue Gauget in Paris, one year before his death. Seated in front of one of his works, we see the piling up of the painter's canvases in the room behind him.
The photograph was taken by Denise Colomb, great portraitist of the 20th century, known for her portraits of Antonin Artaud, Giacometti, Picasso, Soulages and Miro in their studio...
€2,300
(Nicolas de STAËL) Denise COLOMB
Portrait photographique original de Nicolas de Staël contemplatif
Paris s. d. [circa 1954]|19.10 x 29 cm|une feuille
Original photographic portrait of Nicolas de Staël in his atelier.
Paris n.d. (circa 1954), photo: 19,1x29cm ; leaf: 20,5x30,5cm.
Exceptional original silver print portrait of Nicolas de Staël by Denise Colomb.
A small tear in the lower part of the leaf, not affecting the photograph.
Large format picture of the painter, eyes lost in the distance, in his Parisian atelier rue Gauguet one year before his death. Sitting in front of one of his works, we see the piling up of the painter's canvases in the room behind him.
The photograph was taken by Denise Colomb, great portraitist of the 20th century, known for her portraits of Antonin Artaud...
€2,300
(Nicolas de STAËL) Denise COLOMB
"Nature morte" photographique originale de l'atelier de Nicolas de Staël
Paris s. d. [circa 1954]|24.20 x 31.10 cm|une feuille
Original view of Nicolas de Staël's atelier
Paris n.d. (circa 1954), 24,2x31,1cm, one leaf.
Original silver print photograph of Nicolas de Staël's atelier by Denise Colomb.
Traces of folds, small pieces of paper missing in the lower left corner.
Splendid "still life" in large format of the painter's Parisian atelier rue Gauguet, taken one year before his death. His masterpieces are jumbled together with firewood and numerous pots of paint.
The photograph was taken by Denise Colomb, great portraitist of the 20th century, known for her portraits of Antonin Artaud, Giacometti, Picasso, Soulages and Miro in their studio.
“It is said that...
€800
(Nicolas de STAËL) Denise COLOMB
Vue photographique de l'atelier de Nicolas de Staël avec deux toiles
Paris s. d. [circa 1954]|17.30 x 12.20 cm|une feuille
Original view of Nicolas de Staël's atelier with his palette and three paintings
Paris n.d. (circa 1954), photo:17,3x12,2cm ; leaf: 24x18,2cm.
Original silver print photograph of Nicolas de Staël's atelier by Denise Colomb.
Small trace of rust on the upper right corner.
Charming view of the painter's atelier, 7 rue Gauguet in Paris, taken one year before his death. Featuring his palette as well as two paintings from his Flowers series (1952-1953), and an abstract composition on the right.
Taken by Denise Colomb, great portraitist of the 20th century known for her portraits of Antonin Artaud, Giacometti, Picasso, Soulages and Miro in...
€800
(Nicolas de STAËL) Denise COLOMB
Vue photographique originale de l'atelier de Nicolas de Staël avec sa palette et ses pinceaux
Paris s. d. [circa 1954]|17.30 x 12.20 cm|une feuille
Original view of Nicolas de Staël's atelier with his palette and brushes
Paris n.d. (circa 1954), photograph :17,3x12,2cm ; leaf : 24x18,2cm.
Original silver print photograph of Nicolas de Staël's atelier by Denise Colomb.
Intimate view of the painter's atelier, 7 rue Gauguet in Paris, taken one year before his death. In the background is one of his paintings from his famous series Flowers (1952-1953).
Taken by Denise Colomb, great portraitist of the 20th century known for her portraits of Antonin Artaud, Giacometti, Picasso, Soulages and Miro in their studios.
“It is said that his workshop was the cave of a...
€800
(Nicolas de STAËL) Denise COLOMB
Ensemble de 11 vues photographiques originales autour de l'atelier de Nicolas de Staël
Paris s. d. [circa 1954]|18 x 23.90 cm|une feuille
Set of 11 original photographs of Nicolas de Staël's studio by Denise Colomb, in period printing.

Small fold marks at the corners of some photographs.

Superb views of the building housing the painter's studio, at 7 rue Gauguet in Paris, taken one year before his tragic end. The cracked and textured walls bear a striking resemblance to his "brushed, indeed masoned painting" (Marcelin Pleynet and Michel Seuphor), those knife-applied impastos that had considerable influence on abstract painting in the second half of the century.

The photographs were taken by Denise Colomb, great portraitist of the 20th century, who immortalized Antonin Artaud...
€2,300
(Nicolas de STAËL) Denise COLOMB
Ensemble de 3 vues photographiques originales d'oeuvres de Nicolas de Staël
Paris s. d. [circa 1954]|33 x 23 cm|une feuille
Original black and white photographs of 3 Nicolas de Staël's paintings
Paris n.d. (circa 1954), two nudes: 33x23cm ; flowers and nude painting: 24x30,5cm, three leaves.
Set of 3 original silver prints of Nicolas de Staël's paintings by Denise Colomb.
Folds and small tears to the margins of the photo featuring two nudes. Traces left by a typed paper to the margins of the flower painting. Darker traces and folds to the margins of the standing nude.
Photos of de Staël's paintings taken in the painter's Parisian atelier rue Gauguet, one year before his death: a painting from his famous Flowers series (1953-1954), as well as two paintings of...
€1,350
(Nicolas de STAEL)
Ensemble de 8 photographies de famille : Nicolas de Staël, sa compagne Jeannine Guillou et leur fille Anne
Paris s. d. [circa 1944]|formats divers |10 feuilles
Set of 8 photographs of Nicolas de Staël's family circa 1942-1944, in original silver gelatin prints.

The photographs were taken around 1944, two years after the birth of Anne de Stäel, daughter of the painter and his companion, the artist Jeannine Guillou. In September 1943, the family consisting of Anne and young Antek (future writer known under the name Antoine Tudal), son from Jeannine Guillou's previous marriage, arrived in Paris and settled, thanks to the friendship of gallerist Jeanne Bucher, at 54, rue Nollet, in the private mansion of architect Pierre Chareau. Staël transformed the large ground-floor salon into a studio where he devoted himself entirely...
€2,000
François-Marie BANIER
Vivre
Pinacoteca do Estado • Museu de Arte Moderna|Sao Paulo [São Paulo] • & Rio de Janeiro 1999|22 x 33 cm|broché
First edition of this exhibition catalogue of the painted works and photographs of François-Marie Banier.
Handsome copy, rich iconography.
Dated autograph inscription signed by François-Marie Banier to Ulrike (Bergweiler) expanded with an original multicolored double-page composition.

€250
Tristan BERNARD
Humoristique carte postale photographique manuscrite signée adressée à Carlo Rim
s. l. s. d. [circa 1942]|7.50 x 12 cm|une feuille
Handwritten signed photographic postcard from Tristan Bernard addressed to his friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob (21 lines in black ink on Hotel Windsor letterhead in Cannes).
A small pinhole at the head of the photograph showing all the affection that Carlo Rim had for his venerable friend Tristan Bernard, having certainly hung this postcard in his home.
The postcard shows Tristan Bernard facing forward with his handsome and imposing beard. On the verso, he added:
"Le monsieur du verso, c'est évident, c'est sûr... c'est le plus beau...
€80
William KLEIN
Hugo Erfurth Preis - Internationaler fotopreis der Stadt Leverkusen und der Agfa Gevaert-Ag Leverkusen[Hugo Erfurth Prize – International photography prize awarded by the City of Leverkusen and Agfa Gevaert-Ag Leverkusen]
Museum Morsbroich Leverkusen|Leverkusen 1993|21 x 27 cm|broché
First edition of the exhibition catalog for the retrospective of photographic works by William Klein, Jörg Krichbaum and Anton Corbijn at the Morsbroich Museum in Leverkusen.
Richly illustrated.
Complete with dust jacket which has a scratch to the lower left corner of the front panel.
Autograph inscription signed by William Klein to Thierry Marlat on the dust jacket, with William Klein having crossed out the surnames of the two other photographers participating in the exhibition.
€400
COLLECTIF
Programme officiel pour la Féria de Nîmes du 18 au 22 Mai 1961
S. n.|Nîmes 1961|18 x 28.50 cm|broché
First edition of this program illustrated with photographs.
A slight fold at head of second board.
Rare and handsome copy, the black velvet cover, illustrated by Vinci being well preserved.
€100
Odette JOYEUX
Le troisième oeil - La vie de Nicéphore Niepce
Editions Ramsay|Paris 1990|15 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Fine full-page autograph inscription, dated and signed, from Odette Joyeux to Jean-Paul Gibiat.

€70
Chris MARKER
Le coeur net
Seuil|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Minor tear at foot of spine, small worming on final endpaper.
A rare and handsome copy of the author's first book.

€480
(Edith PIAF)
Photographie originale représentant Edith Piaf et Alice Rim sur un pédalo dans le port de Cassis en 1942Original photograph depicting Edith Piaf and Alice Rim on a pedalo in the port of Cassis in 1942
S. n.|s. l. • [Cassis] 1942|13.50 x 8.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph depicting Édith Piaf and Alice Rim on a pedalo in the port of Cassis in 1942

[Cassis] 1942 | 13,5 x 8,5 cm | one photograph

Original photograph taken by Carlo Rim depicting his wife Alice sitting on a pedalo next to Edith Piaf, the latter raising her right hand to shield her face from the sun, contemporary silver print.
Details handwritten in black felt tip by Carlo Rim on the back of the photograph: “Alice [et] Edith Piaf à Cassis 1942.” , other annotations in pencil and red pencil.

In its newspaper Le Grenier d'Arlequin 1916-1940, Carlo Rim recounts the first Édith Piaf concert he attended: “9...
€1,000
(Edith PIAF) Norbert GLANZBERG
Photographie originale représentant Edith Piaf enlacée par Norbert Glanzberg aux côtés d'Alice et Carlo Rim dans le port de Cassis en 1940Original photograph depicting Edith Piaf embraced by Norbert Glanzberg next to Alice and Carlo Rim in the port of Cassis in 1940
S. n.|s. l. • [Cassis] 1940|8.50 x 13.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph depicting Édith Piaf embraced by Norbert Glanzberg next to Alice and Carlo Rim in the port of Cassis in 1940

[Cassis] 1940 | 8,5 x 13,5 cm | one photograph

Original photograph depicting Edith Piaf embraced and kissed on the neck by the composer Norbert Glanzberg, then a refugee in France, with, to their right, Alice and Carlo Rim, the latter slightly set back, the first three being perched on a low wall, contemporary silver print. While Edith Piaf and Alice Rim are all smiling, Carlo Rim is the only one to take an ironically solemn break, standing almost to attention and with his eyes closed.

Back in France, to...
€1,000
FERNANDEL, Carlo RIM
Photographie originale représentant le cinéaste Carlo Rim conseillant Fernandel pour une scène de "L'armoire volante", film de Carlo Rim
R. Bègue photo|Paris 1948|11 x 8.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph taken on the set of "L'armoire volante", a humorous police intrigue, with Fernandel in the leading role.
The photograph shows Carlo Rim standing to the right of Fernandel, giving him advice, with three people involved in the filming present in the background, period silver gelatin print.
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer "Ma belle Marseille", a caricaturist, a filmmaker and was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob and André Salmon whom he met in Sanary."
Manuscript annotations, in pencil, by Carlo Rim, on the verso of the photograph: "Carlo Rim Fernandel L'armoire volante...
€300
FERNANDEL, Carlo RIM
Photographie originale représentant le cinéaste Carlo Rim conseillant Fernandel pour une scène de "L'armoire volante", film de Carlo Rim
R. Bègue photo|Paris 1948|11 x 8.50 cm|une feuille
Original photograph taken during the filming of "L'armoire volante," a humorous police intrigue, starring Fernandel.
The photograph shows Carlo Rim from behind, his hands resting on a window balcony, offering his advice to Fernandel facing him, vintage silver gelatin print.
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer "Ma belle Marseille", a caricaturist, a filmmaker and was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob and André Salmon whom he met in Sanary."
Manuscript annotations in pencil by Carlo Rim on the verso of the photograph: "Carlo Rim Fernandel L'armoire volante 1948."
€300
Odette JOYEUX
Le troisième oeil - La vie de Nicéphore Niepce
Editions Ramsay|Paris 1990|15 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Beautiful full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Odette Joyeux to Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian Giudicelli, à mon cher Christian à mon tour de "doubler". Je te fais parvenir un nouvel exemplaire de ces troisièmes regards dont je t'ai tant parlé en souhaitant que tu en sois content. Ton amie, ton interrète Odette (Joyeux), Mars 1990." ["To Christian Giudicelli, to my dear Christian, my turn to 'double.' I am sending you a new copy of these 'Third Looks' which I have spoken to you about so much, hoping that you will be pleased with it. Your friend, your interpreter Odette...
€70
ANONYME
London Historical & Picturesque
The Photochrom Co. Ltd|Londres [London] s. d. [1926]|31.50 x 22 cm|cousu
First edition of this series of 24 photogravures depicting views of London.
Manuscript gift inscription in pen: "With very best wishes from Glady Christmas 1926"
Brown paper covers with some marginal tears.
Handsome album documenting London at the birth of Queen Elizabeth II.
€100
Orane DEMAZIS
Carte postale photographique dédicacée par Orane Demazis
Studio Pathé Natan|Paris s. d. [1934]|9 x 14 cm|une feuille
Photographic postcard from Pathé Natan studio showing Orane Demazis slightly in profile, with a pensive expression.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Orane Demazis to Mademoiselle Coppio.
Handsome copy.
€80
Roger STENGELE, Robert KAYAERT
Béjart et la danse - De la symphonie pour un homme seul à la IXe symphonie
J. Veerbeck|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1966|21 x 26 cm|broché
First edition for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Text by Roger Stengele.
Photographic illustrations by Robert Kayaert.
Light foxing on the interior flaps, small paper lack to back cover, press clippings included.
Signed autograph inscription from Maurice Béjart to Mr Pierre.
€150
René CLAIR
Carte de Visite dédicacée de René Clair à Carlo Rim
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1950]|10.50 x 8 cm|une feuille
Printed visiting card of the director, theater director and writer René Clair on which he has added for the attention of his friend Carlo Rim: "Merci cher Carlo. Je t'embrasse." ["Thank you dear Carlo. I embrace you."]
Handsome copy.
Provenance: from the library of the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.

€60
André SALMON, Carlo RIM
Photographie originale en couleurs représentant André Salmon interviewé par son grand ami Carlo Rim
S. n.|Sanary-sur-Mer 1967|9 x 9 cm|une feuille
Original color photograph depicting the poet André Salmon, comfortably seated in a deck chair at his Sanary-sur-Mer property "La Hune," alongside his great friend Carlo Rim who is smiling slightly and leaning in his direction to hear his voice.
The photograph is captioned on the back by Carlo Rim: "C.R. et A.S. (enregistrant un dialogue) / La Hune Sanary 1967." ["C.R. and A.S. (recording a dialogue) / La Hune Sanary 1967."] in blue ballpoint pen.
Handsome copy.
Provenance: from the library of the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.
€80
(Tristan BERNARD)
Photographie originale de Tristan Bernard prise à Cannes en 1943
Cannes 1943|6 x 9 cm|une photographie
Original photograph probably taken by Carlo Rim showing Tristan Bernard bearded, in overcoat, posing slightly in profile in front of a palm tree, vintage silver gelatin print.
Manuscript annotations on verso, by Carlo Rim (who certainly photographed Tristan Bernard): "Tristan Bernard Cannes", in blue pen, then continuing in pencil when his pen failed: "Cannes 1943".
Provenance: from the library of the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably a friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob and André Salmon whom he met in Sanary.
During the Occupation, Tristan Bernard took...
€80
HORACE [Quintus Horatius Flaccus]
Opera cum Novo Commentario ad Modum Joannis Bond[Works with a New Commentary in the Style of Joannis Bond]
Ex typographia Firminorum Didot|Paris 1855|9 x 14.50 cm|relié
First edition from the Didot presses of Bond's commentaries. Pages with red borders. Preface in French and text in Latin. Bond's notes are distributed around the text following the model of Renaissance typography.
Publisher's binding in full brown cloth, smooth spine slightly faded, joint cracked one cm at head of lower board, front board hinge split, endpapers and pastedowns darkened as usual.
Very handsome edition of the works of Horace, with typography executed by the Didot workshop in particularly refined lowercase letters. Work illustrated with 10 original photographic vignettes printed in sepia and mounted, two double-page maps and 6 photographic landscape views mounted.
€400
André GIDE, Marc ALLÉGRET
Voyage au Congo suivi de Retour du Tchad
Nrf|Paris 1929|25.50 x 33.50 cm|relié
Voyage au Congo suivi de Retour du Tchad

Nrf | Paris 1929 | 25,5 x 33,5 cm | full calf & custom chemise and slipcase

First collective edition of two journeys in Africa by André Gide published successively in 1927 and 1928. First edition, grand papier (deluxe copy) with 64 photographs by Marc Allégret printed in sepia and four maps. One of 28 numbered copies on japon impérial, the tirage de tête.
Our copy includes the 1928 colophon of first issue copies on japon impérial. Copies printed on Arches bear the date 1929 (Bibliographie des écrits d'André Gide, Arnold Naville).
€20,000
Gisèle FREUND
Photographien[Photographs]
Schirmer - Mosel|München [Munich] • & Paris • & London 1993|23 x 29 cm|broché
First edition.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned, handsome copy.
Foreword by Christian Caujolle.
Work illustrated with photographs by Gisèle Freund.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Gisèle Freund: "Für Enrike [sic], mit einem grossen Dank für ihre Hilfe bei des Überarbeitung (Übersetzung meiner "Erinnerungen") und ihre neue Übersetzung, die nun lesereich geworben ist. In Freundschaft, Gisèle F..." ["For Enrike [sic], with great thanks for her help with the revision (translation of my "Memories") and her new translation, which has now become widely read. In friendship, Gisèle F..."] adorned with three stylized seagulls.
€350
Jean GIONO
1910-1960 Kléber-Colombes
Nrf|Paris 1960|21 x 31 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
First edition of this work printed for the fiftieth anniversary of the famous Kléber-Colombes tire company.
Photographic illustrations by Roger Catherineau and Michel Desmarteau, work produced after the model by Jean Garcia.
Fine copy complete with its chemise and full grey cloth slipcase, the slipcase with some minor scratches and splits.
Text by Jean Giono.
€150
Gisèle FREUND
Gespräche mit Rauda Jamis[Conversations with Rauda Jamis]
Schirmer - Mosel|München [Munich] • & Paris • & London 1993|12 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Spine slightly sunned without consequence.
Work illustrated with photographs by Gisèle Freund.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from Gisèle Freund to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

€250
Eugène DELACROIX
[PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique d'Eugène DelacroixPhotographic portrait of Eugene Delacroix
Carjat et Cie|Paris s. d. [circa 1860]|6 x 10.30 cm|une photographie
Photographic portrait of Eugène Delacroix

Carjat et C^ie | Paris [ca 1860] | 6 x 10,3 cm | one photograph

Original photograph on albumen paper, in carte de visite format, mounted on a board. Some small foxing.

Rare copy of this photograph, only found at Carnavalet, Louvre and Orsay museums.
€2,000
Narcisse DIAZ DE LA PENA
Portrait photographique de Narcisse Diaz de la Peña Photographic portrait of Narcisse Diaz de la Pena
Carjat et Cie|Paris s. d. [circa 1860]|6 x 9.80 cm|une photographie
Photographic portrait of Narcisse Diaz de la Peña
Carjat et Cie, Paris s.d(circa 1860), 6 x 9.8 cm, one photograph
Original photograph on albumen paper, in carte de visite format, mounted on a board.
Beautiful copy of this portrait of the Barbizon painter.
€400
Photographie de l'édition originale de Madame Bovary de Gustave Flaubert contrecollée sur aluminiumPhotograph of the first edition of Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert, mounted on aluminum. For decoration.
Librairie Le Feu Follet|Paris 2022|60 x 60 cm|Photograph|autre
Original photograph of the first edition of Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary dressed in a signed binding on a library background.
Printed on Premium Luster 270 g, laminated on Dibond (aluminum).
Hanging system on reverse.

Certificate of authenticity provided by Librairie Le Feu Follet.

Photo credits @Librairie Le Feu Follet. All rights reserved.
€270
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Hollywood 1927-1941. La Propagande par les Rêves ou le Triomphe du Modèle américain. - Harlem 1900-1935. De la Métropole noire au Ghetto, de la Renaissance culturelle à l'Exclusion
Gallimard|Paris 1991-1993|17 x 25 cm|2 volumes brochés sous étui
First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed for the second volume, reprint for the second.
Very handsome set presented in publisher's slipcase.
Rich iconography.

€100
Marcel FLORY
Les Temples de Khajuraho
André Delpire|Paris 1977|26 x 23.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition illustrated with photographs by André Martin.
A handsome copy.
Publisher's full cloth binding, smooth spine.
Rich iconography.
€50
(Sigmund FREUD) Edmund ENGELMAN
Portrait photographique de Sigmund Freud dédicacé par Edmund EngelmanPhotographic portrait of Sigmund Freud, signed by the photographer Engelman
s. d. [1938]|31.80 x 39.50 cm|une photographie contrecollée sur carton
Original photographic portrait of Sigmund Freud, in silver print made later by Engelman from the original negative.

After the Night of Broken Glass, the young Jewish photographer Edmund Engelman (1907-2000) fled to the United States leaving behind his precious but compromising negatives of his clandestine photography. He did not recover them until after the Second World War, in 1952, from the psychoanalyst's daughter Anna Freud.
Handwritten inscription signed by photographer Edmund Engelman in the lower margin of the photograph: “à Nadine Nimier Cordialement Edmund Engelman” (“To Nadine Nimier Sincerely Edmund Engelman”).
Nadine Nimier was...
€5,000
Philippe DELERM
La Beauté du Geste
Seuil|Paris 2014|24.50 x 30 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with numerous photographs of athletes captured in action during their performances.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Philippe Delerm to Stéphane Joly: "... ce livre dont il sait combien il est l'aboutissement d'une longue passion..." ["... this book which he knows how much it is the culmination of a long passion..."]

€80
Henriette-Marie-Sarah Bernhardt, dite Sarah BERNHARDT
Carte postale photographique signée de Sarah Bernhardt
S. n.|s. l. 1909|9 x 14 cm|une feuille verso
Photographic postcard depicting the great tragedienne Sarah Bernhardt creating the role of Elizabeth I of England.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Sarah Bernhardt dated 1909 to the right of her portrait.

€400
COLLECTIF (Ernesto CHE GUEVARA)
Revista Cuba - Numero especial Che Guevara hasta la victoria siempre[Cuba Magazine – Special Issue: Che Guevara, Hasta la victoria siempre]
Cuba revista|La Habana [Havana] Noviembre 1967|26.50 x 35 cm|broché
First edition of this special issue dedicated by the Fidel Castro's Cuban State to Ernesto Che Guevara, who passed away a month earlier after being executed by the Bolivian army.
Tribute issue illustrated with many photographs of Che.
Text in Spanish.

A very beautiful copy despite some small minor folds on the last sheets.
Rare issue that participated greatly to the hagiography of Che, who still today remains the Christ of anti-capitalist revolutionaries and third-worldists.
€2,000
Christian BOLTANSKI
Inventaire des objets ayant appartenu à une Femme de Bois-Colombes
Centre national d'art contemporain|Paris 1974|14 x 21 cm|broché
Centre national d'art contemporain

Paris 1974 14 x 21 cm | in original wrappers

First edition of this inventory composed of 295 photographs of personal items, furniture that belonged to an anonymous woman from the Parisian suburbs.

Very beautiful copy of this artist's book, published on the occasion of the Boltanski – Monory exhibition from 15 October to 2 December 1974 at the CNAC (National center of Contemporary Art).
€500
Christian BOLTANSKI
Recueil de Saynètes comiques interprétées par Christian Boltanski
Westfälischer Kunstverein|Münster [Münster in Westfalen] 1972|16.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First trilingual edition, in French, then in German and English.
Work illustrated with photographs by Christian Boltanski.
A beautiful copy in spite of a small fold at the foot of the first board.
€150
Léopold Sédar SENGHOR
Carte de Voeux du Président du Sénégal Léopold Sédar Senghor qu'il a signée avec sa femme
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1978]|20.50 x 12.50 cm|une feuille
New Year's card from the President of Senegal Léopold Sédar Senghor and Madame President Colette Léopold Sédar Senghor.
Handsome copy.
Autograph signatures of Léopold Sédar Senghor and his wife Colette, in blue ink, at the foot of the New Year's card.
€100
Ronald REAGAN
Carte de Visite signée du Gouverneur et futur Président Ronald Reagan
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1978]|9.50 x 6.50 cm|une feuille
Printed visiting card of California Governor Ronald Reagan
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Ronald Reagan in blue ink below the printed mention "Governor Ronald Reagan".
€350
Henry Alfred KISSINGER
Portrait photographique signé de Henry Kissinger
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1980]|20.50 x 25.50 cm|une feuille
Photographic portrait of Henry Alfred Kissinger shown from the front and wearing a pair of glasses.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Henry Alfred Kissinger in black ink at the foot of his portrait.
€300
Kurt WALDHEIM
Portrait photographique signé de Kurt Waldheim
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1985]|8.50 x 14.50 cm|une feuille
Photographic portrait of Kurt Waldheim slightly in profile.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Kurt Waldheim below his portrait.
€70
Léopold Sédar SENGHOR
Portrait photographique dédicacé de Léopold Sédar Senghor
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1990]|13.50 x 22 cm|une feuille
Photographic portrait of Léopold Sédar Senghor shown slightly in profile and wearing a pair of glasses.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Léopold Sédar Senghor, in blue ink on the verso of the photograph, to (Frédéric) Brion and his wife.
€200
Elvire POPESCO
Carte postale photographique signée d'Elvire Popesco
S. n.|s. l. 1935|9.50 x 13.50 cm|une feuille verso
Photographic postcard depicting the actress and tragedienne Elvire Popesco.
Three small spots of no significance in the margins of the photograph.
Manuscript signature of Elvire Popesco below her portrait.

€50
Edouard BOUBAT, Robert CRÉGUT
La Tête froide
Le Soleil Noir|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on white laid paper.
Boards marginally and lightly sunned.
Work illustrated with 8 photographs by Edouard Boubat.
Autograph inscription signed by Robert Crégut to Jacques Jouheaud: "... ce livre de poids à un homme de poids..." ["... this weighty book to a man of weight..."]
€150
Alfred L. COPLEY
Ensemble de six négatifs photographiques visualisant des hémorragies au microscope
S. n.|s. l. • (Paris) s. d. [ca 1950]|11 x 8.50 cm|5 négatifs en plastique & 1 en verre
[NEW YORK SCHOOL] Alfred L. COPLEY

Collection of six photographic negatives showing haemorrhages under a microscope

[Paris ca 1950] | 11 x 8.5 cm | 5 plastic negatives & 1 glass

Collection of six photographic negatives (5 on plastic and 1 on glass) showing haemorrhages under a microscope made in the 1950s by Alfred L. Copley in his Parisian laboratory. Each negative, except one, is accompanied by a technical sheet on Copley's laboratory letterhead.

Under the pseudonym L. Acopley, this scientist and artist from the School of New York produced emblematic works of abstract expressionism. A doctor by training, he was particularly...
€600
Antoine BANDIERI (Jenny MEURLOT)
Ensemble de six photographies originales figurant l'intérieur de la villa Pax à Boulouris Collection of six original photographs showing the interior of the Pax Villa in Boulouris-sur-Mer owned by Jenny Meurlot
S. n.|s. l. • [Boulouris] [Saint-Raphaël] s. d. [ca 1920-1930]|12 x 17 cm|6 photographies montées sur carton
Collection of six original photographs showing the interior of the Pax Villa in Boulouris-sur-Mer owned by Jenny Meurlot

[Boulouris ca 1920-30] | 12 x 17 cm & 16,5 x 22,5 cm |6 photographs mounted on card
Collection of six original photographs, contemporary silver print. All the photographs are mounted on strong boards and show the interior of the Pax Villa in Boulouris-sur-Mer owned by Jenny Meurlot, who also appears on two of them. Some of the photographs are discreetly side-stitched in the margin. Four of the photographs show, on the lower right margin, the engraved signature of the Raphaël studio A. Bandieri.

Jenny (Eugénie) Meurlot was a pupil of...
€1,200
[Paul Véronge DE LA NUX]
Portrait photographique de Paul Véronge de la Nux dédicacé à la future artiste peintre Maxa Nordau, fille de Max Nordau
S. n.|s. d. [ca 1900]|9 x 13.60 cm|une photographie
Photographic card representing Paul Véronge de la Nux. It contains a signed autograph inscription from the musician: "A ma chère petite élève Maxa Nordau très affectueusement offert par un grand admirateur de son papa. P. V. de la Nux" ["To my dear little pupil Maxa Nordau very affectionately offered by a great admirer of her papa. P. V. de la Nux"].
Paul Véronge de la Nux taught piano to the future painter Maxa Nordau, daughter of Max Nordau, one of the founders of the Zionist movement.
€500
Gisèle FREUND
Le Monde et ma Caméra[The World in My Camera]
Denoël • Gonthier|Paris 1970|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with photographs by Gisèle Freund.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Gisèle Freund to Palmyre Robert.
€250
(Maurice LEBLANC)
[Photographie] Portrait photographique de Maurice Leblanc
Henri Manuel|Paris 1900|11 x 14.90 cm|1|une photographie
Rare original silver gelatin photograph. Among the known portraits of the writer, particularly those by Henri Manuel, we have found no trace of this one. The date is naturally approximate in the absence of more precise data.
On the verso, stamp: "La mention Photo Henri Manuel est obligatoire" ["The mention Photo Henri Manuel is obligatory"]. Second stamp with number 761. In grey pencil manuscript: Maurice Leblanc.
Thin scratches above the arm resting on the elbow. Superb condition.
€600
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Fétichisme - Fetish - The best of international contemporary fetish photography - Fantasies by 85 photographers
Feierabend books|Köln [Cologne] 2007|20.50 x 31 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy despite light scratches on the back cover.
Introduction in English and German by Karsten Zang.
Publisher's full cardboard binding, smooth spine, illustrated covers, black paper endpapers and pastedowns.
Rich iconography, each of the 85 photographers presenting 3, 4, 5 or 6 photographs.

€300
KEYSTONE (Charlton HESTON)
[PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Charlton Heston
Photo Keystone|s. l. s. d. [juillet 1964]|18 x 13 cm|une photographie
Photographic portrait of Charlton Heston, vintage silver gelatin print in sepia.
Keystone studio stamps to verso. Mimeographed slip pasted to verso: "Charlton Heston sera Michel Ange... Le grand acteur américain Charlton Heston incarnera l'immortel artiste dans la "Vie de Michel Ange" la nouvelle super-production dont le tournage va commencer très prochainement à Rome. Déjà quelques scènes d'extérieurs ont été tournées en Toscagne (sic). Le film évoquera fidèlement la vie de Michel Ange. npm/ Charlton Heston, qui s'est laissé pousser la barbe, examinant la maquette de la Chapelle Sixtine du Vatican." ["Charlton Heston will be Michelangelo... The great American actor Charlton Heston will...
€120
ANONYME
« L'insouciance » [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Album photographique amateur. Tennis 1914
s. l. s. d. [1914]|26 x 17.50 cm|8 photographies dans un album cousu
Eight period albumen photographs depicting an amateur tennis team.
Blue paper album sewn with red cord, title and date in silver ink on the first cover.
Very fine condition.
€400
(Ivan TOURGUENIEV) Étienne CARJAT
[Photographie] Portrait photographique de Ivan Tourgueniev
Legré et Bergeron|Paris 1865|6 x 10.20 cm|1|une photographie
Rare original albumen photograph mounted on card by Carjat. From 1865, Carjat sold his studio to Legré and Bergeron who thereafter exploited his collection.
Photograph mounted on card. On verso: Photographie Legré et Bergeron, anciens associés succrs de Carjat & Cie, 56 rue Lafitte Paris. In pencil: Tourgueneff.
The photographic session which presumably took place at Carjat's studio, of Turgenev at around 47 years of age, produced several negatives, one of which is in the Carnavalet Museum. This other photograph shows him in the same attire, no longer facing forward but in profile. We have been unable to locate any other copy in public collections.
Handsome print representing...
€1,500
(Alphonse DAUDET)
[Photographie] Portrait photographique de Alphonse Daudet
Paul Nadar|Paris 1891|6.10 x 10.20 cm|1|une photographie
Original, rare photograph on albumen paper mounted on card by Gaspard-Félix Tournachon known as Nadar showing Alphonse Daudet in chest view, wearing a lorgnette.
Photograph mounted on red-bordered card, bottom right, the letter N. On reverse: Nadar. Rue d'Anjou St Honoré. Paris. In grey pencil: Alphonse Daudet.
According to a notice from a sale held by Sotheby's on 31 May 2016, the photography session took place in 1891 and resulted in several shots including the one sold by Sotheby's, the writer still in chest view but facing forward and looking at the photographer, and this one, the writer in profile, wearing a lorgnette. The Sotheby's photograph was sold as part of a sale...
€1,500
Thérèse LE PRAT
Le masque et l'humain
La Colombe|Paris 1959|28.50 x 38 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition printed in 500 numbered copies.
Publisher's full grey cloth binding, smooth spine, retaining the illustrated dust jacket with small foxing to the rear panel and slight marginal tears.
Some discoloration to the margin of the front panel of the photographic jacket, occasional interior foxing.
Work illustrated with 48 photographs by Thérèse Le Prat.
Text by Philippe Stern and Thérèse Le Prat.
Autograph inscription signed by Thérèse Le Prat to photographer Jean-Louis Nou who was her protégé and whom she introduced to photography: "A Jean Louis Nou qfin qu'il persévère... Thérèse Le Prat."
Our copy exceptionally contains an...
€400
Thérèse LE PRAT
Lettre autographe datée et signée d'une page et demie à un ami (son protégé le photographe Jean-Louis Nou)
S. n.|s. l. 27 Décembre 1963|13.50 x 21 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter dated and signed, 20 lines in blue ink thanking his correspondent (the essential specialist photographer of Indians Jean-Louis Nou) for his wishes and presenting his own.
She apologizes for her late response to his mail and proposes a meeting as benevolent protector of his work: "... que vous me racontiez où vous en êtes..." ["... that you tell me where you are..."]
Finally, she congratulates him: "... la photo de P. Casals est fort belle..." ["... the photo of P. Casals is quite beautiful..."]
€100
Olympia 36. Band I : Die Olympischen Winterspiele Vorschau und Berlin. - Band II : Die XI. Olympischen Spiele in Berlin 1936[Olympic Games 1936]
Cigaretten-Bilderdienst Altona-Bahrenfeld|Berlin 1936|23.50 x 32 cm|2 volumes reliures de l'éditeur
Olympia 36. Band I: Die Olympischen Winterspiele Vorschau und Berlin. – Band II: Die XI. Olympischen Spiele in Berlin 1936
Cigaretten-Bilderdienst Altona-Bahrenfeld | Berlin 1936 | 23.5 x 32 cm | publisher's binding

First edition of this famous photograph album featuring the propaganda of the Nationalist-Socialist regime through the Winter and Summer Olympics of 1936 organised in Hitler's Germany and glorifying, through sporting exploits, the superiority of the Aryan race (especially that of the Germans) over other peoples.
Binding in full blue cloth, titles in black, titles in black repeated on the first boards, with a gilt bell stamped in the centre and...
€800
Georges AURIC, Jean COCTEAU
Photographie originale où posent notamment Georges Auric, Jean Cocteau, Valentine et Jean Hugo, Bolette Natanson et Raymond Radiguet en tenue de bain sur la plage du Piquey.
Paris s. d. [1923]|14.50 x 9.50 cm|une photographie
Original photograph showing, in bathing attire and on a beach, the group of friends formed by Bolette Natanson, Valentine Hugo, Jean Cocteau and Georges Auric (the only one in street clothes). Vintage print.
A very fine photograph showing, in full relaxation, Jean Cocteau, Georges Auric, Valentine Hugo and Bolette Natanson away from the Parisian artistic effervescence in which they actively participated.
The two other men have been identified thanks to the research of Philippe Mianes, whom we thank. Through cross-referencing drawings from auction catalogues or exhibitions related to Jean Cocteau and Jean Hugo depicting this same context and characters, he was able to complete the...
€1,200
Gustave LE GRAY (Alexandre DUMAS)
Portrait photographique original d'Alexandre Dumas[Original photographic portrait of Alexandre Dumas]
Paris s. d. [circa 1860]|6.30 x 10.30 cm|une photographie
Original carte-de-visite photograph, albumen print, mounted on card made by Gustave Le Gray and showing Alexandre Dumas bearded in white trousers. Contemporary print.
A few very minor spots in the lower margin, otherwise deep blacks and fine contrast.
Very fine full-length standing portrait of the writer staring intensely at the lens.
About this portrait, which he reproduces on the front page of his magazine Monte-Cristo dated January 5, 1860, Alexandre Dumas writes: "Des qualités de ce portrait, je ne veux qu'affirmer la première, la plus essentielle : la ressemblance. C'est à vous, chers lecteurs, de voir si jamais la photographie est allée plus...
€1,000
Georges AURIC
Photographie originale de Georges Auric
Paris s. d. [circa 1920]|14.50 x 9.50 cm|une photographie
Original photograph showing Georges Auric seated and casually leaning on his piano. Period printing.
Right corner with two creases.
Handsome full-length portrait of the composer during the height of the "Group of Six" period, which he formed with Louis Durey, Arthur Honegger, Darius Milhaud, Francis Poulenc, and Germaine Tailleferre.
Provenance: Bolette Natanson collection.
€800
Charles MAURRAS
Photographie originale de Charles Maurras datée et dédicacée[Original photograph of Charles Maurras, dated and inscribed]
Pierre Ligey|Paris 1936|19 x 14 cm|une photographie
Original photograph taken by Pierre Ligey showing Charles Maurras slightly in profile and seated at his work table. Contemporary print.
Photographer's printed stamp on the verso of the photograph.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Charles Maurras at the foot of the photograph: "A André Jeambon très cordialement, Charles Maurras. Paris le 31 Déc. 1936." ["To André Jeambon very cordially, Charles Maurras. Paris December 31, 1936."]
€400
Alidor DELZANT
Paul de Saint-Victor
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1886|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Bradel binding in orange half cloth, smooth spine, date gilt at foot, brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with a fine frontispiece by E. Loviot.
Our copy is enhanced with an original photograph of Paul de Saint-Victor mounted facing the frontispiece.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Alidor Delzant to Louise Read: "A mademoiselle Read hommage respectueux." ["To Miss Read, respectful homage."]
€250
Kozo YANO, Marc DESMAZIÈRES
Correspondances. 1 - Mon jardin secret
Klee Inc.|s. l. 2003|17.50 x 23.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Texts by Marc Desmazières, photographs by Kozo Yano.
Publisher's full white cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its fragile tracing paper dust cover which has three marginal tears.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Kozo Yano to a friend named Juan Luis.

€200
Jules FERRY
[PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Jules Ferry dédicacé
E. Thiebault|Paris 1875|6.20 x 10.50 cm|1|une photographie
Original albumen photograph depicting Jules Ferry, carte-de-visite format, mounted on card.
Inscription at the bottom of the photograph: A mon cher et fidèle ami [...] (possibly Labadère) affectueux souvenir. Jules Ferry. ["To my dear and faithful friend [...] affectionate remembrance. Jules Ferry."]
The photograph bears at the bottom the name E. Thiebault. Phot. On the reverse: Photographie Thiebault. 31 bould. Bonne Nouvelle. Paris. Superb condition. A trace of tape on the reverse in the upper margin.
Rare photograph of Jules Ferry at around 40 years of age. Inscriptions by Jules Ferry are uncommon. The date is indicative...
€1,000
Sacha GUITRY, Sarah BERNHARDT
[PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Sacha Guitry et Sarah Bernhardt réalisée pendant le tournage du film "Ceux de chez nous"
Août 1915|18 x 12.60 cm|une feuille
Original photograph of Sacha Guitry and Sarah Bernhardt taken during the filming of "Ceux de chez nous" in August 1915.
Period silver gelatin print. Pencil annotation on verso of the photograph.
Precious shot taken during the filming of this documentary celebrating the glory of French spirit, made in the midst of war as a response to a proclamation by German intellectuals exalting Germanic culture.
Sacha Guitry, already known as a dramatic author, decided to use an amateur camera to "engrave in images," for future generations, the great personalities who contribute to France's radiance. Among others, one discovers Edgar Degas, Anatole France, Lucien Guitry...
€600
Sacha GUITRY, Sarah BERNHARDT
[PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Sacha Guitry et Sarah Bernhardt les bras en croix réalisée pendant le tournage du film "Ceux de chez nous"
Août 1915|18 x 12.60 cm|une feuille
Original photograph of Sacha Guitry laughing and Sarah Bernhardt in a theatrical pose taken during the filming of "Ceux de chez nous" in August 1915.
Period silver gelatin print, minor weakness to lower right corner.
Precious shot taken during the filming of this documentary celebrating the glory of French spirit, made in the midst of war as a response to a proclamation by German intellectuals exalting Germanic culture.
Sacha Guitry, already known as a dramatic author, decided to use an amateur camera to "engrave in images," for future generations, the great personalities who contribute to France's radiance. Among others, one...
€600
François de VAUX DE FOLETIER
Le monde des Tsiganes
Berger-Levrault|Paris 1983|20 x 28 cm|broché
Copiously illustrated first edition.
Spine and boards marginally sunned, plastic film covering the boards peeling at corners.
Fine autograph inscription signed by François de Vaux de Foletier to Jean-François Tournaire accompanied by a few words in Romani.

€60
(Kozo YANO)
Kozo Yano photographe
Galerie Simoncini|Luxembourg 2019|22.50 x 28.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, one of 500 copies numbered, justified and signed by Kozo Yano.
Publisher's Bradel binding in full boards, smooth spine, complete with its fragile dust cover in tracing paper.
Rich iconography of Kozo Yano's work.
Handsome copy.

€200
Jean-Richard BLOCH
La ville - In Mieux vivre n°6
Mieux vivre|Paris Juin 1938|13 x 18 cm|agrafé
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Rare pamphlet, text by Francis Carco, heliogravure photographs by Georges Besson, Jahan, Blanc et Demilly, Ergy Landau, Brassaï, ..
Illustrated cover, handsome copy despite covers marginally and slightly sunned.
€20
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La couleur
Time-Life international|Paris 1972|20.50 x 29.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition in French.
Handsome copy.
Publisher's grey paper boards, black cloth spine slightly faded, illustrated front cover.
Rich iconography.
€60
Sarah BERNHARDT, Paul NADAR
[PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Sarah Bernhardt
Nadar|Paris 1880|10.70 x 16.60 cm|1|une photographie
Original albumen photograph in cabinet card format, mounted on cardboard. At the bottom of the photograph: Aimé dupont, 574 fifth Avenue, New-York.
Portrait of the actress taken in New-York during the great American tour of 1880-1881 (256 performances in 50 cities). Sarah Bernhardt poses in elegant Parisian attire, her gaze turned skyward. Signed in the plate: Copyright by A. Dupont. Good overall condition, one dark stain on the right of the photograph, near the margin.
Aimé Dupont was a Belgian photographer, first active in Brussels, then in Paris. He settled in New-York with his American wife Etta Greer, herself a photographer. Already in Paris, the photographer had specialized...
€1,000
(Gustave COURBET)
[PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Gustave Courbet à la cannePhotographic Portrait of Gustave Courbet with a cane
Carjat|Paris s. d. [circa 1860]|6.30 x 9.10 cm|une photographie
Photographic Portrait of Gustave Courbet with a cane

Carjat | Paris n. d. [ca 1860] | 6.3 x 9.1 cm | one carte-de-visite photograph

Rare original photograph on albumin paper, in visiting card format, laid down on card. Remnants of glue, paper slightly rubbed on verso, but not seriously.

Gustave Courbet met Etienne Carjat in 1859 in Germany and the two men struck up a very strong friendship.

“My dear Carjat, I care for you, as you as you know, you are my confidant in love, my biographer, you are my friend.” (Letter from Courbet, February 1863).
We have been unable to find another copy of this photograph in public collections.
€1,600
Michel TOURNIER, Lewis CARROLL
Des clefs et des serrures[Keys and Locks]
Chêne • Hachette|Paris 1979|15 x 21.50 cm|Photograph|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches wove paper, the only large paper issue.
Work illustrated with photographs by Edouard Boubat, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Doisneau, Jacques-Henri Lartigue, Leni Riefenstahl, Lucien Clergue, Lewis Carroll, Phelps, Esaias Baitel...
A very handsome copy, enriched with an original photograph of Michel Tournier mounted opposite the half-title.
Autograph signature of Michel Tournier on the half-title.
€800
NAPOLÉON III
[PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Napoléon III
Disdéri|Paris 1859|6.20 x 10.50 cm|1|une photographie
Original albumen photograph of Napoleon III, in carte-de-visite format, mounted on cardboard.
The photograph bears Disderi's name at the bottom. Phot. On the reverse: Disderi, photographer to the Emperor. Boulevard des Capucines.
Rare photograph, among the very first of the Emperor, showing a mocking and playful Napoleon III smoothing his mustache, seated on a large damask armchair in a deliberate and studied posture. There exist slightly different versions of this sitting, as Disdéri had not only invented the carte-de-visite format process (he filed the patent for carte-de-visite photography in 1854) but had also developed a device that allowed taking several...
€600
Louis ARAGON, Georges SADOUL
Constantes du cinéma français in Le Point N°LIX
Le Point|Souillac 1962|19.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with photographs
Handsome copy.
Texts by Louis Aragon "Du décor" ["On Decor"], Georges Sadoul "A la recherche de quelques fils conducteurs" ["In Search of Some Connecting Threads"], Boisyvon "L'exemplaire de René Clair" ["René Clair's Copy"], Alain Resnais "Les serpents et les caducées" ["The Serpents and the Caducei"].

€50