Poetry

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure linen Mongolfier, head print.
Autograph dedication signed by Fernand Chaffiol-Debillemont to Mr. Chaumeron.
Illustrated book of a frontispiece by Charles Cerny, ex-libris of the dedicatee glued below the autograph.
Nice copy.

First edition of which there is no mention of leading copies.
Autograph dedication signed by Léon Vérane: "To the rare poet Albert Saint-Paul".
Back and flat slightly and marginally insolated, foxing margins of the boards, a small tear in the back of the head.

First edition, one of 6 lettered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy despite light worming to endpapers.

First edition, one of 20 lettered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies after 5 old Japan and 10 Imperial Japan.
Some foxing affecting the endpapers and certain deckled edges.
A full-margined copy.

First Edition printed in small numbers.
Signed autograph of Nicolas Beauduin to Louis de Gonzague-Frick.
Nice copy.

First edition.
Spine cracked to head.

First edition.
Autograph signed by Louis Ball to Monsieur Carvalho.
Our copy is enriched by an autograph letter, dated and signed, a page of Louis Ball addressed to Mr. Carvalho thanking him for his benevolent criticism of one of his books.
Nice copy.

First edition of the first poetic work of the author for which was not drawn great papers.
Autograph dedication signed by André Rolland from Renéville to the poet Jean Vedi.
Illustrations by Edmond Rocher.

Third edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Arches paper, only leading copies.
Illustrated book of an original engraved wood of Fernand Pinal.
Autograph signed by Léon Bocquet to the painter Fernand Pinal: "ordinary painter of the poet, admiring friendship ..."
Our copy is enriched with an autograph postcard signed Leon Bocquet on the back of which he wrote a few words to Fernand Pinal about prisoners of the Great War recently released.
Some stings mainly affecting the boards.

First edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
Signed autograph of Judith Cladel to Judith Gautier.
Illustrated book of a portrait of Leon Cladel by Felix Bracquemond frontispiece.
Wrinkled back with a tear in the head at a joint.

First edition printed 400 copies on laid.
Autograph dedication signed by René Druart to Mr. Boisseau.
Preface by Paul Fort.
Mute back insolated, small bites on the boards.
Rare.

First edition, one of 26 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, the tirage de tête.
Illustrated with a frontispiece by Pablo Picasso, preface by André Salmon.
Rare and nice copy despite a small tear in the margin of lower cover.

First edition.
Binding half shagreen green fir, back with five nerves adorned with gilt fleurons, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, gilded head, Contemporary binding.
Autograph signed by W. Moreau to his friend Auguste Ferrand.
Rare and nice copy.

First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite minor foxing affecting some leaves at their deckled edges.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
One joint reattached, spine lightly sunned, occasional worming affecting some leaves on their deckled edges, a small and discreet mark in black ink at head of half-title page.
Rare full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure linen paper, deluxe issue.
Light foxing to endpapers, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Full olive green cloth binding, smooth spine, gilt initials at foot, black shagreen title-label, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed by Desbled successeur de Pierson.
Illustrations hors-texte.
Handsome copy.

first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
Beautiful autograph autograph dedication of the author signed to the full page of Raphaëlle Martinon to Henri Béraud.
Back and marginally discolored boards, bites and small spots on boards.

first edition, one of the numbered copies on offset.
Signed autograph signed by Yves Bonnefoy to his friend Alain Cuny.

First edition, one of 250 numbered copies, the only printing.
Illustrated work with an original engraving by Anne Slacik as frontispiece.
Rare and handsome copy retaining its original crystal.

First collected edition, the definitive one, on ordinary paper.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Pierre Jean Jouve to André Breton.
A nice copy.

first edition, third edition mention, press service punch on the second board.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Léon Bocquet to Henri Béraud.
An illustrated work, on the frontispiece, of a portrait of Leon Bocquet engraved on wood by F. Pinal.
Two small misses in the head and foot of the back, some small foxinges.

Illustrated with original lithographs by Raymond Moretti and printed in 300 copies on vergé de Rives.
Handwritten signature of Raymond Moretti under the justification.
A nice copy.

Original printed edition with small number of this reprint.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Jean Lescure to Pierre Dumayet.
Pleasant and rare copy.

Edition largely original, one of 150 numbered copies on vergé, the only printing with 25 Japon.
Bradel binding in half morocco, covers preserved.
Ex-libris pasted on a pastedown.
Endpapers very slightly with small stains, otherwise very rare and nice copy.

First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Japan Imperial paper, deluxe issue after 12 copies on Japan nacré.
Autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco enhanced with a self-portrait with smoking cigarette accompanied by this manuscript note "soi-même photo. F.C." ["self photo. F.C."]
Handsome copy despite a small marginal tear on the back cover.

First edition, one of 16 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Fine copy.

first edition printed on vellum Ivoire, our copy drawn specially for Pierre Dumayet and justified by Marcelin Pleynet.
Pleasant copy despite a small tear in the back.

first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
Autograph signed by Jean Lescure to Pierre Dumayet.
Pleasant copy.

New edition printed anonymously at 80 copies and not put on the market.
Binder in half fir green fir, back with four fine nerves set with golden dotted lines and adorned with double golden boxes and decorated with golden florets, some traces of rubbing on the back and the bits, marbled paper plates, guards and plies of paper to The vat, a blunt upper corner, speckled slices.
Our copy includes the handwritten signature of Pierre Duputel below the justification of the draw.
Rare foxing.

first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
Atypical and amusing autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Léon Robel to Pierre Dumayet: "To Pierre Dumayet who has succeeded so well in passing the image and the language of Aïgui to the screen. Cordialement.", A large capital A being traced in the middle Of the autograph dedication of the author and used for each "a" of the words composing the autograph shipment.
Pleasant copy.

first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
Signed autograph signed by Roger Payet-Lebrun to Pierre Dumayet.

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.

first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Andrée Chedid to Pierre and Françoise Dumayet.
Iconography.
Pleasant copy.

first edition, one of the 20 numbered copies on ivory strip, only large papers.
Initials handwritten by Marcellin Pleynet below the justification of the draw.
Pleasant copy.

First collected edition published under the direction of Pierre-Francis Lacroix.
Manuscript signature of Pierre-Francis Lacroix on the half-title page of the first volume.
Handsome copies complete with their dust jackets which have small marginal tears.

First Edition printed, in two parts, on laid to 200 copies numbered and initialed by the author, ours a copy of the second tranche, only draw after 12 Japan.
Binding half morocco old rose corners, back with five nerves, golden tail date, piece of red morocco title, marble paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, covers (with angular restorations) preserved, corners slightly blunted, gilded head, binding signed Bernasconi.
The work is also embellished with an engraved portrait of Edmond Haraucourt pasted on a guard.
Nice and rare copy.
Precious autograph signed by Edmond Haraucourt: "A Félicien Champsaur in memory of the shaggy that did not gray again."
Our copy is enriched with an anonymous original watercolor (attributed to Georges Villa), on laid paper mounted on a tab, representing a kneeling woman gratifying a man standing a blowjob.

first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Pierre Béarn to Madame Rivoire: "... this blue square in memory of 'our blue square' where I learned that you love poetry ..."
Iconography.
Pleasant copy.

first edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only large papers after 20 pure cloth.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Marcel Béalu to Paul Aveline: "... this testimony of a friendship a bit out of time ..."
Book illustrated with a portrait of Marcel Béalu by Roger Toulouse.
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First edition from the Didot press of Bond's commentary. Printed on blue-tinted paper. Main text within a frame, with commentary distributed around it in smaller type. 11 title vignettes.
Contemporary full brown morocco binding with red morocco doublure decorated on pastedowns, signed E. Gougeon (Algiers). Smooth spine in Jansenist style. Title and date in gilt. Richly decorated pastedowns with central frame, fleurons in the corners and several successive frames; wide frieze. At the center the initials C. de G. All edges gilt.
Cut to margin of half-title, lacking the right corner. Title page creased and reinforced, same for the last leaf. Light rubbing at head. Handsome copy.
Life of Horace by Noël du Verger.

NB: This work is available at the bookstore upon request within 48 hours.

first edition of the French translation prepared by Armand Guibert, one of the 300 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only large papers after 12 Holland paper.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Armand Guibert to Mrs. E. Roudil.
Back insulated.

first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
Signed autograph signed by Mary Marquet.
Wrinkled back, otherwise pleasant copy.

Fifth edition partly original as augmented by 70 new poems.
Braid binding in solid pebbled paper, smooth back, burgundy morocco piece, elegant modern binding by T. Boichot.
Signed autograph of Pierre Dupont: "To my friends Madame and Mr. Delignières in memory of their cordial hospitality, at the farm of the monks of Audignicourt November ten eighteen hundred and fifty two Pierre Dupont".
Some letters from the autograph were cut off by the binder.
Copy nicely established.

First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 20 Holland and 10 pur fil.
Handsome copy.

first edition on plain paper.
Autograph signed by Yves Bonnefoy to Madame Gentzbittel.
Pleasant copy.

first edition on plain paper.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author of Guy Lavaud to the prefect Paul Bonfre: "... to the friend of the poets, to the magnificent prefect ..."
Our copy is enriched with a quatrain manuscript by Guy Lavaud entitled "Tide low" and an autograph ticket addressed to the same on a cardboard double-sided.
Back slightly insolated, otherwise pleasant together.

first edition on hard paper.
Half marrow brown binding, back with five nerves slightly thinned and with traces of friction, golden date in the tail, marbled paper plates, paper guards and counter to the vat, preserved blankets and backs, golden head.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Jean Moréas to Henri Chafardet.
Pleasant copy.

first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated from Jean-Louis Rambour to Alain Bosquet: "... this little biography of a Edward G. who no longer speaks ..."
Small angular folds on slightly discolored boards in their margins.

first edition of French treaduction established by Soledad Estorach and Michel Lequenne, one of the 50 numbered copies on pure vellum.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated from Soledad Estorach to Mr Angellier.
Illustrated book of drawings José Bartoli.
spine slightly discolored and thinned, otherwise pleasant copy.

Edition of the year of the original, one of the numbered copies on "bouffant" paper.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author of René Char: "To" The modern language association of America "in tribute.
Printed stamp of the association on the cover page.

New edition in part original because augmented.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author of René Char: "To" The modern language association of America "homage of René Char."
Printed stamp of the association on the cover page.

first edition of the French translation drawn up by Philippe Jacottet and for which no large papers have been taken, one of the review copies service.
Autographed and dated autographed by Giuseppe Ungaretti to Gaëtan Picon.
Back slightly insolated, tiny marginal bites on the boards, complete copy of his prayer to insert.

First edition published anonymously.
Half wine-colored shagreen binding with corners, spine slightly faded and lightened with five raised bands, gilt fillets framing the marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, one upper corner slightly bumped, top edge red.
Work illustrated with an engraved frontispiece.
Gift inscription in pen serving as bookplate on the title page.
Rare and handsome copy.

first edition, one of the 30 numbered copies on vellum of Arches paper, only large papers.
Autographed and dated autographed from Javotte Martin to Oleg Ibrahimoff: "... these fractured images of the mirrors of the heart ..."
Complete work, like all the copies of the draw, of the original drawing of the author that it has signed.
Pleasant and rare copy.

First collected edition on ordinary paper.
Work illustrated with 15 drawings by Yves Bossut.
Handsome copy.

New edition, one of 240 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies after 10 on Holland paper.
Work illustrated with 6 drawings by the author.
Handsome copy.

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.

first edition of which he was not drawn large papers.
Rare autograph signed Ferdinand Massy: "In Vonoven citizen, homage to the author F. Massy.."
Illustrated cover of Maximilien Luce drawing.
Preface by Charles Malato.
A small lack in foot of the back.

First edition, an advance copy, with the statement "second edition" at the foot of the title page.
A crease mark at the head of the rear cover.

First edition, one of 280 numbered copies on Ingres paper, the only issue after 20 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.

Edition on ordinary paper.
Rare and nice copy.

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.

First edition, one of 40 numbered Arches copies, deluxe issue after 20 on Holland paper.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Hollande paper, deluxe issue.
Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe issue.
Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy complete with its wraparound band: "An event!!! Audiberti and poetry..."

First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Some light interior foxing.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on wove paper, deluxe issue.
Spine very lightly sunned at head and foot.

First edition of which no deluxe copies were announced.
Half blue morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots and decorated with gilt double compartments, date gilt erroneously indicated 1887 at foot, gilt fillets framing marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, elegant unsigned binding.
Printed bibliophile stamps to head of one endpaper and front wrapper which also bears a pen-and-ink gift inscription.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with 7 original woodcuts drawn and engraved by André Deslignières.
Handsome copy, complete with the suite of woodcuts in bistre on Japan paper.

First edition printed in 1500 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Handwritten signature of André Breton under the justification.
Cover illustrated with lithograph by Douanier Rousseau.
A nice copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered on "pur-fil" paper Lafuma only leading copies.
Signed autograph of Claude Seignolle his friend Paul Aveline: "... it Lafuma an aspect ignored his tenacious friend ..."
Nice full copy of his illustrated jacket that has scratches on the back and small marginal tear heads and feet flat.

Complete collection of these 6 booklets published in first edition and each printed on different colored paper.
Publisher's full sand-colored boards, smooth unlettered spine.
Handsome copy.

New edition, one of the numbered copies at press.
Spine sunned with small tears at head and foot.

First edition printed on vergé.
Half morocco, spine slightly discolored, covers stained preserved, top edge gilt.
Foxing on the endpapers and in the margins of some leaves.

Collected edition, first in parts, published in a small number of copies and for which there were no large paper copies.
Contemporary half blue cloth Bradel binding over marbled paper boards, central gilt fleuron to spine, date and double gilt fillet to foot, brown shagreen title-piece (slightly rubbed), covers preserved, corners bumped.
A little light insignificant spotting, mostly to endpapers.
Rare.

New edition, one of 12 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies after 8 Japan paper.
Bradel binding in half burgundy morocco with corners, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, one scratch at head of joint, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, fragile parchment covers and spine preserved (spine sunned with small losses), binding signed Alfred Farez.
Handsome copy pleasingly bound.

First edition, one of 298 numbered copies on Rives vellum.
Signed autograph Francis Carco to Frédéric Lefèvre.
printed bibliophile buffer next to the half-title page by way in bookplate.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies after 25 on Holland and 20 on blue parchment.
Spine slightly sunned.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine and boards marginally discolored.

First edition on ordinary paper.
A stain at the foot of the front cover.

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on vergé offset ivoire paper, the only large paper copies.

A very good copy.

First collected edition, one of 31 numbered copies on pur fil, deluxe copy.
Spine very lightly sunned, handsome copy.

first edition on paper current, fourth edition of mention.
Signed autograph of Alain Bosquet Yves Bayer.
Illustrated book of drawings by Gus Bofa.
A small tear in foot glued back.

First edition, one of 79 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 36 Holland.
Handsome copy despite the spine very lightly sunned.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 504 numbered copies on pure laid paper.
Handsome full-margined copy.

New edition. 3 title pages. Although numerous collective editions of Viau were produced, early collective editions such as ours are rare. Brunet gives 1626 for the first collective edition (which proves very difficult to find), the 1629 edition would have been based on that of 1626; it is expanded with the letter against Balzac.
Half brown glazed calf binding from the late 19th century with corners. Spine with raised bands decorated, roulette on the bands. Title and date in gilt (binder's error with the date 1529 at foot). Edges gilt. Light rubbing. Handsome copy.
After a long period in purgatory and although he was widely read during his lifetime, Viau was rediscovered by Théophile Gautier who placed him in the Pantheon of poets. This baroque poet was severely criticized during the classical period. Besides his poetry, one will note the very free translation, in verse and prose, of Plato's Phaedo on the immortality of the soul, and the famous tragedy Pyramus and Thisbe. His licentious collection Le parnasse satyrique led him to prison and to walk barefoot before Notre-Dame to be burned, but his sentence was commuted to perpetual exile. His condemnation for moral outrage caused great stir among the intellectuals of the time.
Bookplate of Raymond Smith.