Poetry

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Henri Pichette to François Erval.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on pur chiffon, the only print run with 13 Chine and 37 Japan copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to Marcel Prévost.
Rare work illustrated with a wood engraving by Deslignières and an out-of-text drawing by Maurice Barraud.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of copies on châtaignier paper, the only printing with 15 on pur fil paper.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only printing.
A small tear glued to head of spine, one trace of sunning to the first free endpaper.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A stain on the first cover, three corner lacks to covers, some scattered foxing.
Rare and very fine autograph inscription signed by Emile Goudeau to one of his friends: "A mon frère Léo dit Montancey soldat-laboureur qui sème sur le bitume la parole, après avoir usé le fer au service des écoles militaires, j'offre ce plat de lentilles plus beau que celui d'Esaü. Emile Goudeau." (To my brother Léo called Montancey soldier-plowman who sows the word on the asphalt, after having worn down iron in the service of military schools, I offer this dish of lentils more beautiful than that of Esau. Emile Goudeau.)

First edition sur vergé paper d'edition, there was no mention of large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition of the first poetic work of the author for which was not drawn great papers.
André Rolland from Renéville is sent.
Our copy is enriched with two beautiful autographed letters of the author addressed to the dedicatee and which concern this work.
Illustrations of Edmond Rocher, rare and beautiful copy.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Holland paper, the deluxe edition after only 1 vellum and 20 Japan copies.
Half red sheep binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, date at foot, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
Handsome copy attractively bound.

First edition, one of 90 numbered copies and reimposed on vergé d'Arches paper, the tirage de tête.
Occasional marginal foxing.

First edition. Absent from the BN de France and French catalogues, one copy at the British Library and several in English catalogues. Le somnambule is on deluxe paper. Les nouveaux opuscules de Fleury are in first edition.
Half blue cloth binding from the first half of the 19th century. Corners slightly bumped.
French woman of letters (1737-1813), Countess Anne Marie Françoise de Beauharnais wrote novels, tales, plays and verse pieces, which are collected in this volume. Besides containing verse fables, les nouveaux opuscules de Feutry brings together a collection of texts on the birth and development of Castilian, Arab and Italian, Portuguese poetry of great interest. Biography of numerous Italian poets from the 14th century to the Renaissance.

First edition, published in a small number of copies.
Occasional foxing, two lacks to head and foot of spine.

First edition en volume, one of 300 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only printing with 60 on papier grossier dit 'Chandelle' and 30 on Whatman.
A rare and very good copy.

First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on vélin mécanique paper, the only printing, along with 20 on grand vélin.
With a frontispiece portrait etching of the author engraved by E. Laforgue. This copy is in new covers intended for resale by L. Vanier. One small insignificant stain to upper cover , a little very light foxing.
Rare.

First edition of this anthology of Russian poetry presented by P. Collin, of which no deluxe copies were issued.
Bradel binding in full saffron cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, date at foot, saffron shagreen title-label with a small trace of rubbing, contemporary binding.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Collin: "Au grand poète Leconte de Lisle respectueux hommage d'un admirateur." (To the great poet Leconte de Lisle respectful homage from an admirer.)

First separate edition.
Bound in full red paper simulating morocco, smooth spine in red Russia morocco decorated with gilt fillets, gilt roulettes at head and foot, slight rubbing at head and foot of spine, one upper corner lightly bumped, yellow edges, contemporary binding.
A pale marginal dampstain affecting most leaves, copy almost entirely free from foxing.

Rare counterfeit of the first edition published in Florence the same year, both falsely dated 1799. Illustrated with a plate facing the title page, depicting a henhouse with its cockerels and hens and the Latin legend Orga nascent (They organize themselves). The work is stuffed with small manuscript slips that fill the gaps in the text, such as the numerous suspension points in certain poems.
The first edition and the Turin counterfeit are perfectly identical except for a note on page 172 and a difference in the layout of the table of contents.
Contemporary half tawny morocco binding with straight grain. Smooth spine decorated with 5 fleurons and roulettes. Black title label. A brown stain on the upper board.
Famous anti-French work inspired by Revolutionary terror. Victor Alfieri (1749-1803) was poet, playwright and philosopher, he who was considered the Italian Byron, both champion of Romanticism and steeped in classical culture, revolutionized Italian literature. He came to France around 1788 with the Countess of Albany, his wife; the country he called the land of liberty frightened him with its excesses and revolutionary ardor and he withdrew in 1792 to Florence. The revolutionary government treated him as an émigré and stripped him of most of his fortune.

First edition printed in a numbered edition of 150 copies.
Occasional light worming.

First edition printed in a numbered edition of a few copies.
With contributions by S. Michenaud "Note", J. Digot "Don Juan désert" and illustrated with a hors-texte by J. Ségalat.
Foxing to the front cover, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition printed in a numbered edition of a few copies.
With contributions by A. Roussanne "Les 4 vérités", a letter from M. Jacob and illustrated with a hors-texte by R. Gid.
Minimal foxing to the front cover, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition printed in a limited number of numbered copies.
Contributions by A. Lhéritier "Nuages, poèmes" and illustrated with a hors-texte by the poet.
Handsome copy.

First edition printed in a limited number of numbered copies.
Contributions by S. Michenaud "Les grandes complaintes" and illustrated with a hors-texte by J. Cammas.
Handsome copy.

The first separate edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Illustrated work with a frontispiece portrait of the author by Louis Anquetin.
Light foxing of no consequence to the endpapers.

First edition.
Publisher's red paper boards.
Rich iconography.
Handsome copy with the illustrated dust jacket.

First edition, one of 337 numbered copies on wove paper, deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 300 copies on laid paper, ours unnumbered.
Foxing to cover and first leaf, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, only 12 Holland deluxe copies were printed.
Light scattered foxing, complete with publisher's catalogue at rear.

First edition, one of 79 numbered copies on wove paper, deluxe copy after 36 Holland.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of 79 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies along with 36 Hollande.
A very good copy.

First edition published in a small number of copies, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Our copy lacks the drawing by J.F. Raffaelli as frontispiece.
Minor scattered worming of no consequence.
Rare copy of the author's third work.

First edition.
Spine and covers marginally faded, internally good.

First edition.
Contributions by P. Valéry, G. Bachelard, A. Rouveyre, A. Fontainas, H. Mondor, H. Charpentier...
Illustrated.
With the dust jacket which shows minor corner chips without consequence to the front cover.

First edition printed in a small number of copies, only some Chine and Hollande large paper copies were printed.
A good and rare copy without foxing.

First edition on ordinary paper, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription from Louis de Gonzague Frick to publisher Alfred Mallet, with an autograph correction by the author on page 49.
Our copy is enriched with an autograph visiting card from the publisher addressed to the same recipient.
A small tear with loss at the head of one joint, worming and small stains on the covers, occasional light foxing.