<p><em>"A poet can survive anything but&nbsp;a&nbsp;misprint."</em></p> <p><em>Oscar Wilde</em></p>

Poetry

"A poet can survive anything but a misprint."

Oscar Wilde

1706 results
Poetry
  1. Jean-Marc Bernard dauphinois
    Pierre RICHARD

    Jean-Marc Bernard dauphinois

    Galerie Dromoise|Valence [Valence] 1926|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 650 numbered copies on laid "bouffant" paper, one draw with 15 Holland paper.
    Signed autograph of Pierre Richard in French journalist Paul Mathieix Action.
    In addition, our copy is enriched with an autograph ticket Pierre Richard Paul Mathieix thanking him for mentioning in his book reviews the book in question and asking him to make him more publicity to publicize the house of edition of "The DROMOISE gallery".
    Book illustrated with a portrait of Jean-Marc André Bernard Bost frontispiece.
    Pleasant copy.
    €80
  2. Domaine de fée
    Gustave KAHN

    Domaine de fée

    Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] 1895|15.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on colored paper, one draw with 10 Holland paper.
    Signed autograph of the author Henry Febvre.
    Small tears with three light gaps on the back and the boards, foxing on the guards.
    €150
  3. Sur les talus
    Paul SIGNAC, Jean AJALBERT

    Sur les talus[On the Embankments]

    Léon Vanier|Paris 1887|14.50 x 23 cm|broché

    First edition printed in 51 copies numbered and initialled by the author on Whatman.
    Playful and striking signed presentation inscription from Jean Ajalbert to Henry Fèvre: "... ex-écrevisse de rempart, ces vers de l'auteur des bastions..."
    Illustrated with an original lithograph by Paul Signac as frontispiece.
    Minor spots on the lower cover, a rare and handsome copy.

    €1,500
  4. L'être poupée suivi de Colombe aquiline
    Salah STÉTIÉ

    L'être poupée suivi de Colombe aquiline

    Gallimard|Paris 1983|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 57 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the tirage de tête.
    A very good copy.
    €100
  5. A la lisière du temps
    Claude ROY

    A la lisière du temps

    Gallimard|Paris 1984|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €80
  6. Tangu et Félime. Poeme en IV chants
    Jean François de LA HARPE

    Tangu et Félime. Poeme en IV chants

    Chez Pissot|[Paris] 1780|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, illustrated with a frontispiece and 4 fine figures by Marillier engraved by Ponce, De Ghendt... and printed on strong paper. Rare copy entirely ruled, even for the figures.
    Full navy morocco binding ca 1860 signed Arnaud. Raised-band spine decorated. Title and date in gilt. Triple gilt fillet frame on boards. Rich interior border. Edges gilt. Minor traces of rubbing to upper joint at head. Very handsome copy.
    La Harpe drew the substance of his poem from an Arab tale, which was taken up by the Provençals in the romance Fortunatus, then at the beginning of the 18th century: Les aventures d'Abdalla.
    19th-century ecclesiastical armorial bookplate, gold on red...
    €550
  7. Poësies de madame et mademoiselle Deshoulieres
    Antoinette du Ligier de la Garde DESHOULIERES, Antoinette Thérèse DESHOULIERES

    Poësies de madame et mademoiselle Deshoulieres

    Chez François Foppens|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1708|9.70 x 15.70 cm|relié
    New edition after the original published in 1688 (a second volume was added later).
    A handsome frontispiece portrait in medallion and a title vignette repeated in volume II. Title pages in red and black. Full red morocco binding late 19th century signed Thompson. Spine with raised bands decorated. Title and date gilt. Triple fillet frame on covers. Rich interior border. Edges gilt. Light rubbing at tail and lower edge. Scattered foxing. Handsome copy, perfectly executed. Madame Deshoulières was regarded as the foremost poetess of her time, and became moreover the first female academician. She held one of the most brilliant salons of the period, she was a refined and remarkably cultured...
    €800
  8. La Pharsale
    LUCAIN, Guillaume de BREBEUF

    La Pharsale

    Chez Antoine de Sommaville|à Paris 1659|8 x 13.80 cm|relié
    A reprint by the same publisher of the original published in 1657; it is very handsomely illustrated with a medallion portrait of Lucan supported by two eagles, a frontispiece and 10 very lively copperplate engravings (shipwreck, battles...) engraved by François Chauveau. All the plates, apart from the title-frontispiece, are before the letter. This second edition certainly benefited from the very first remaining prints.
    Full raspberry red morocco binding from the end of the 19th century signed Petit. Raised band spine with blind compartments. Blind fillet frame on the covers. Gilt title and date at foot. All edges gilt. Rich decorative gilt board-edges. A stain on the third compartment...
    €850
  9. Les Bergeries de Mre Honorat de Bueil, chevalier, sieur de Racan. Dédiées au Roy. Cinquième édition, reveuë et corrigée
    Honorat de Bueil, seigneur de RACAN

    Les Bergeries de Mre Honorat de Bueil, chevalier, sieur de Racan. Dédiées au Roy. Cinquième édition, reveuë et corrigée

    Chez Toussainct du Bray|à Paris 1632|11 x 16.80 cm|relié
    Fifth edition, the last revised and corrected by the author. Printed in italics.
    Contemporary full brown grained sheep binding. Smooth spine attractively decorated. Red morocco title-label. Foxing. Handsome copy.
    According to Louis Arnoult, Racan, (Histoire anecdotique et critique de sa vie et de ses œuvres. Paris, A. Colin. 1896), this is the best edition of the Bergeries. It is preceded by numerous pieces: the epistle to the king, the ode to the king, various sonnets to himself, letter to Malherbe. Racan composed this dramatic pastoral when he fell in love with Catherine de Thermes, alias Arthénice, in 1619. Caught up in the turmoil of war, being himself a soldier, he would not...
    €800
  10. Images de marque
    Michel LEIRIS

    Images de marque

    Le temps qu'il fait|Cognac 1989|16.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, deluxe copy.
    First cover illustrated with a stamped vignette after Aubrey Beardsley.
    Handsome copy.
    €230
  11. Parler seul
    Tristan TZARA

    Parler seul

    Caractères|Paris 1955|14.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    Second edition, one of 985 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only printing along with 15 on pur fil.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Tristan Tzara to Raymond Queneau.
    A good copy.
    €1,500
  12. Die Jünge Parze - Exemplaire d'Edgar Jené
    Paul CELAN (Trad.) (inscribed to Edgar JENÉ)

    Die Jünge Parze - Exemplaire d'Edgar Jené[The Young Parca — Edgar Jené’s copy]

    Insel verlag|Wiesbaden 1960|21.50 x 33.50 cm|broché sous étui

    First edition of the german translation by Paul Celan, printed on vergé.

    Slight foxings, not serious, on one cover of the slipcase.
    A good copy.
    Autograph inscription, signed and dated, by Paul Celan to the surrealiust painter Edgar Jené and his wife : "Für Erica und Edgar Jené herzlich, Paul Celan. Paris, am 30. Oktober 1960".

    €2,300
  13. Poeta fit, non nascitur
    Lewis CARROLL

    Poeta fit, non nascitur

    Deuxième cahier de Vulturne|Paris 1941|12 x 16.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition in French by Henri Parisot.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Henri Parisot to Raymond Parisot.
    A good copy.
    €250
  14. Quattro poesie
    Giuseppe UNGARETTI

    Quattro poesie

    All' insegna del Pesce d'Oro|Milano [Milan] 1960|12.50 x 18 cm|broché
    First bilingual edition printed in 1,000 numbered copies.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed and dated by Giuseppe Ungaretti : "Pour Queneau son admirateur et ami. Giuseppe Ungaretti / Conegliani il 20/5/62. [For Queneau his admirer and friend. Giuseppe Ungaretti / Congeliani the 20/5/62]."
    The French translation is by Pierre-Jean Jouve.
    €1,500
  15. Vingt-cinq-et-un poèmes
    Tristan TZARA

    Vingt-cinq-et-un poèmes

    Editions de la revue Fontaine|Paris 1946|14 x 19.50 cm|broché

    (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.
    €1,500
  16. Foule immobile
    Serge CHARCHOUNE

    Foule immobile

    S. n.|s. l. 1966|11.50 x 15 cm|agrafé
    Second edition.
    Handsome autograph inscription dated and signed by Serge Charchoune to Raymond Queneau : "... avec amitié..."
    With drawings by the author.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned.
    €400
  17. Poèmes de la folie de Hölderlin avec la collaboration de Pierre Klossowski
    Pierre Jean JOUVE, Pierre KLOSSOWSKI

    Poèmes de la folie de Hölderlin avec la collaboration de Pierre Klossowski

    Gallimard|Paris 1963|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    New edition, a numbered copy on bouffant paper, the only printing with 30 pur fil paper.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Pierre Jean Jouve to Raymond Queneau : "... ce génie foudroyé de la poésie with une amicale pensée..." enhanced with an autograph inscription from Pierre Klossowski.
    Foreword by Bernard Groethuysen.
    €600
  18. Peintures
    Henri MICHAUX

    Peintures

    GLM|Paris 1939|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €1,500
  19. Paroles (1923-1927)
    Max ERNST, Jacques BARON

    Paroles (1923-1927)

    Les cahiers du sud|Marseille 1929|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on alfa alone draw with Japan 6 and 12 Holland.
    Precious autograph signed by the author "Raymond Queneau and Janine (sic) their friend ..."
    Illustrated book with a frontispiece of Max Ernst.
    €450
  20. Une route seul soleil
    Tristan TZARA

    Une route seul soleil

    Comité national des écrivains, Centre des intellectuels|Toulouse s. d. [1944]|10.50 x 13.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition, of which there were no large paper copies.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Tristan Tzara to Raymond Queneau : "... poète du langage et la liberté...[…the poet of language and liberty…]"
    Covers and spine lightly and marginally sunned as usual.
    €1,500
  21. ça va
    Tristan TZARA

    ça va

    Comité national des écrivains, Centre des intellectuels|Cahors 1943|11 x 13.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Tristan Tzara to Raymond Queneau : "... avec toute la grande sympathie...[with all great good wishes…]"
    Tiny insignidficant marginal tears to covers.
    €1,500
  23. Corps et biens
    Robert DESNOS

    Corps et biens

    Nrf|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy
    Handsome autograph inscription from Robert Desnos to Janine and Raymond Queneau : "..
    devant qui j'ai repassé le conseil de revision [who were my council of review]", enriched with a drawing showing a little elephant holding up Robert Desnos' name in its trunk
    One joint very slightly cracked at foot.
    €4,500
  24. Le nuage dans le pantalon et suivi d'autres poèmes
    Vladimir MAIAKOVSKI

    Le nuage dans le pantalon et suivi d'autres poèmes

    Les revues|Paris 1947|14 x 20 cm|broché
    New edition of the French translation established by Benjamin Goriély, one of 2000 numbered copies on white vellum.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of Vladimir Mayakovsky by Granovski.
    Signed autograph inscription from Benjamin Goriély to the journalist, screenwriter and producer Pierre Dumayet, one of the pioneers of French television.


    €50
  26. La rose publique
    Paul ÉLUARD

    La rose publique

    Gallimard|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1,450 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies after 50 on pur fil.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Paul Eluard to his friend Léo Malet.
    Spine slightly and insignificantly sunned.
    €1,500
  27. Verlainiens et décadents
    Gustave LE ROUGE

    Verlainiens et décadents

    Editions Marcel Seheur|Paris 1928|13 x 18 cm|relié
    Original edition on the current paper.
    Binding half morocco cherry, back with five nerves, golden tail date marbled paper plates, paper contreplats guards and the tank cover and spine preserved (back insolated), gilded head, elegant binding signed P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
    Rare autograph signed by the author to his friend Aristide Boureaud.
    Iconography.
    Nice copy pleasantly established.
    €680
  28. Verlainiens et décadents
    Gustave LE ROUGE

    Verlainiens et décadents

    Editions Marcel Seheur|Paris 1928|13.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête.
    Elegant half cherry-red morocco over marbled paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, spine in six compartments, gilt date to foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved (spine sunned with filled-in lack at head), top edge gilt.
    Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by Gustave Le Rouge to Monsieur Crottet.
    Iconography.
    A very good copy in a nice binding.
    €1,800
  29. Flammes vertes
    Louis MOREAU, Marcel PÉNITENT

    Flammes vertes

    Editions Marcel Pénitent|Paris 1926|16.50 x 22 cm|broché
    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.
    €200
  30. Les destinées, poèmes philosophiques
    Alfred de VIGNY

    Les destinées, poèmes philosophiques

    Léon Pichon|Paris 1930|26.50 x 33.50 cm|broché
    Handsome typographic edition, one of 290 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing after 20 on Japan paper.
    A good copy.
    €80
  32. Maistre Pierre Pathelin, farce du quinzième siècle
    Maurice BERDON, ANONYME

    Maistre Pierre Pathelin, farce du quinzième siècle

    Pour Les Bibliophiles du Palais|Paris 1927|19 x 27 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
    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.
    €200
  33. Quelques chansons du ménestrel Colin Muset
    Emile GRANDJEAN, Colin MUSET

    Quelques chansons du ménestrel Colin Muset

    S. n.|s. l. 1927|17.50 x 23 cm|en feuilles sous étui
    WIth 17 originale etchings by mile Grandjean, one of 85 numbered copies on papier moyen âge teinté.
    A good copy.
    €350
  34. Sur trois marches de marbre rose
    Georges LE MEILLEUR, Alfred de MUSSET

    Sur trois marches de marbre rose

    Chez l'illustrateur|Paris 1928|21 x 27.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    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.
    €300
  35. Guillaume au faucon et à sa suite : Le prêtre qui fut mis au lardier et Auberée la vieille maquerelle. Fabliaux du Moyen-Age transposés par Mario Meunier. - Les trois aveugles de Compiègne suivis des Trois chevaliers, de La chienne Estula, du Prêtre et du loup et de la vieille qui oingt la palme au chevalier. Fabliaux du Moyen-Age transposés par Mario Meunier. - Bérengier au long cul suivi du Plisson d'Hermelinde de la Bourse pleine de sens de Brunain la vache au prêtre et des braies du cordelier. Fabliaux du Moyen-Age transposés par Mario Meunier
    Lucien BOUCHER, ANONYME

    Guillaume au faucon et à sa suite : Le prêtre qui fut mis au lardier et Auberée la vieille maquerelle. Fabliaux du Moyen-Age transposés par Mario Meunier. - Les trois aveugles de Compiègne suivis des Trois chevaliers, de La chienne Estula, du Prêtre et du loup et de la vieille qui oingt la palme au chevalier. Fabliaux du Moyen-Age transposés par Mario Meunier. - Bérengier au long cul suivi du Plisson d'Hermelinde de la Bourse pleine de sens de Brunain la vache au prêtre et des braies du cordelier. Fabliaux du Moyen-Age transposés par Mario Meunier

    Marcel Seheur|Paris 1921-1925|19.50 x 24 cm|3 volumes brochés
    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.
    €500
  36. Autour d'un Racine ignoré
    Alfred Amédée MASSON-FORESTIER

    Autour d'un Racine ignoré

    Mercure de France|Paris 1910|14.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the copies of the press service.
    Binding sheepskin half hazelnut, back with five nerves filetsnoirs crimped, flat timber so paper and spiral effect, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers, red head.
    Signed autograph of the author: "Henry original end Bidou teller, who would displease Racine unless displease Debates ..."
    Frontispiece, a Racine portrait.
    A little lack of paper heads white guards binding, nice interior state.
    €80
  37. Le centaure. - La bacchante
    Adolphe GIRALDON, Maurice de GUÉRIN

    Le centaure. - La bacchante

    Plon, Nourrit & Cie|Paris 1925|-|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    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.
    €180
  38. Le roman de l'écoufle de Jean Renart mis en rime ancienne en prose nouvelle
    Antoine Marie RAYNOLT, André MARY

    Le roman de l'écoufle de Jean Renart mis en rime ancienne en prose nouvelle

    Boivin & Cie|Paris 1925|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €50
  39. Comme des songes
    Philippe CHABANEIX

    Comme des songes

    Collection de l'Ermitage|Paris 1928|13 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 450 numbered copies on pure wire Lafuma.
    Bel autograph signed by the author to the poet Pierre Jalabert "... by thanking him for the beautiful poem of the" Muse "that made ??me so much pleasure ..."
    Nice copy.
    €50
  40. Ravenala. Madagascar - Ile de la Réunion - Les Comores 1969
    Janine RAYNOND

    Ravenala. Madagascar - Ile de la Réunion - Les Comores 1969

    Jean Grassin|Paris 1979|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Janine Raynond to art critic and novelist Gerhard Weber: "... je voudrais que pour vous, mes vers n'éveillent qu'un désir de voyage tout en rêvant d'un monde où fleurirait la sagesse..." ["... I would wish that for you, my verses awaken only a desire to travel while dreaming of a world where wisdom would flourish..."]
    Photographs by Georges Raynond, preface by Alisaona Raharinarivonirina.
    €70
  41. Oeuvres poétiques précédées d'une étude sur André Chenier par Sainte-Beuve
    André CHÉNIER

    Oeuvres poétiques précédées d'une étude sur André Chenier par Sainte-Beuve

    Garnier frères|Paris 1884|18 x 28 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    Edition ornate with steel engravings after drawings by Stahl.
    Publisher's binding in half red shagreen, spine with five raised bands decorated with rich ornamental gilt double compartments, light scratches on headcaps, sextuple blind fillet frame on red paper boards, cream watered silk endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt.
    Handsome copy free from foxing.
    €120
  42. Les poesies de Guillaume Coquillart
    Guillaume COQUILLART

    Les poesies de Guillaume Coquillart

    De l'imprimerie d'Antoine Urbain Coustelier|à Paris 1723|9.50 x 16 cm|relié
    The finest early edition. The volume forms part of the collection of French poets published by Coustelier (Racan, Cretin...). Bibliothèque Viollet Le Duc, p. 88: "Most correct edition of all those made of Coquillart's works". The text is however less correct than in the 1857 edition (Charles Héricault), according to Brunet.
    Contemporary polished blonde calf binding. Decorated spine with raised bands. Red morocco title label (with loss). Headcaps lightly worn. Crack at foot and head of upper joint. Corners bumped.
    Poet from Reims who died in 1510, whose poetry was mainly intended for clerks and students during performances of the famous Basoche of Paris; his verses were then...
    €450
  43. Petits vers de Bourgogne
    Alfred PLAUZAU, René RISTROPH

    Petits vers de Bourgogne

    Emile Nourry|Paris 1907|11.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Eugène Choucary to his friend the poet Léopold Bernard.
    Cover illustrated by Jean Laronze, work illustrated with drawings by Alfred Plauzau and René Ristroph.
    A small lack at head of endpaper continuing diminishingly on following leaves, slight marginal tear repaired at head of first cover.
    Rare.
    €60
  44. Derrière l'affiche
    Jean-Pierre LAPOUJADE, Jean-Claude LEVY

    Derrière l'affiche

    Les cahiers de La Licorne|Montpellier • & Paris 1964|28 x 31 cm|en feuilles sous chemise
    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.
    €150
  45. La bohème et mon coeur suivi de Chansons aigres-douces et de Petits airs
    André DERAIN, Francis CARCO

    La bohème et mon coeur suivi de Chansons aigres-douces et de Petits airs

    La cité des livres|Paris 1927|19 x 25.50 cm|relié
    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.
    €200
  46. Ca va
    Tristan TZARA

    Ca va

    Centre des intellectuels|Cahors 1943|11.50 x 14.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    Tiny foxing, not serious, to head of upper cover.
    €1,000
  47. A l'amitié
    André WARNOD, Francis CARCO

    A l'amitié

    Pierre Seghers|Paris 1945|17.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    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..."]
    €120
  48. Eclaircies
    André LO CELSO

    Eclaircies

    Editions de la Revue Moderne|Paris 1947|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from André Lo Celso to his former student Michel Borch.
    One joint restored, occasional light foxing.
    €100
  49. Ce crapaud de granit bavant du goémon
    Jean EFFEL

    Ce crapaud de granit bavant du goémon

    Gallimard|Paris 1971|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on bouffant paper.
    Work illustrated by the author.
    Light worming of no consequence to the foot of the boards.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jean Effel to Jean-Pierre Gray Draillard enhanced with a small drawing depicting an angel holding a daisy in its mouth.

    €100
  50. Douze journées de la Révolution
    Auguste Marseille BARTHELEMY

    Douze journées de la Révolution

    Perrotin|Paris 1832|12.50 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with blind fillets, red cardboard boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
    Foxing.
    €45
  51. Bucoliques
    Marcel PAGNOL (trans.) VIRGILE

    Bucoliques[Bucolics]

    Grasset|Paris 1958|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation by Marcel Pagnol, one of 32 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Cover illustrated with a woodcut by Aristide Maillol.
    Slight traces of sunning to head and to foot of spine, nice copy.
    €680
  52. Le livre des visions
    Paul FORT

    Le livre des visions

    Flammarion|Paris 1941|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Definitive edition on ordinary paper.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Paul Fort to Alexis Baume "with my best wishes for the entire passage of the mysterious year 1943".
    Foreword by Paul Valéry.
    €50
  53. Un jour Noé...
    Jean L'ANSELME

    Un jour Noé...

    Lec|Genève [Geneva] 1948|16 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean l'Anselme to Claude Bruno-Durocher "ce jour de premier contact poétique...'" ["this day of first poetic contact..."]
    Epiphanic preface by Henri Perruchot.
    €60
  54. Murmure
    René LAUBIES, Olivier SOUFFLOT DE MAGNY

    Murmure

    Granit|s. l. 1993|16.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on laid Centaur paper, the only ones to feature an original lithograph by René Laubiès on the cover, deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Olivier Soufflot de Magny to a close friend: "Pour Bernard l'irremplaçable / ces petits airs sur une seule corde (celle dont il ne faut pas parler dans la maison du pendu..." ["For irreplaceable Bernard / these little airs on a single string (the one we shouldn't mention in the hanged man's house..."] with an additional autograph inscription signed by René Laubiès.
    Cover illustrated with an original lithograph by René Laubiès.
    Autograph signatures of the author and...
    €150
  55. A chaque seconde
    Pierre PUTTEMANS

    A chaque seconde

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1959]|17 x 13 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies, the only issue with 10 deluxe copies.
    Precious dated autograph inscription signed by Pierre Puttemans to Roger Caillois "... en respectueux hommage..."
    Covers slightly and marginally sunned, handsome interior condition.
    €60
  56. Velléda
    Auguste PENQUER

    Velléda

    Didier & Cie|Paris 1873|15.50 x 23 cm|relié
    Third edition.
    Half navy blue shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt.
    Some light foxing.
    €80
  57. Confessions
    Paul VERLAINE, Louis ANQUETIN

    Confessions

    Publications du Fin de Siècle|Paris 1895|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition
    Dark green half cloth Bradel binding over marbled paper boards, gilt floral motif to spine, double gilt fillet at foot
    Autograph inscription from Paul Verlaine to René Andreau
    With a frontispiece portrait of the author by Louis Anquetin.
    €3,000
  58. Publii Virgilii Maronis carmina omnia perpetuo commentario ad modum Joannis Bond
    VIRGILE

    Publii Virgilii Maronis carmina omnia perpetuo commentario ad modum Joannis Bond

    Ex typographia Firninorum Didot|Parisiis [Paris] • (Paris) 1858|8 x 14 cm|1|relié
    Fine minuscule typographic edition, with commentary distributed around the text. Text within a red frame. Engraved title, with Renaissance-style border.
    Edition illustrated with 27 albumen photographs mounted as vignettes at chapter heads, when the albumen photographic process had just been invented in 1850. One of the first books illustrated with photographs.
    Binding in full black morocco signed by Lortic on the pastedown, 1871. Spine with raised bands decorated with 4 tools. Boards hot-stamped with a rich central roundel and corner tools; blind-ruled frame. Wide decorative gilt board-edges. Edges gilt. Light rubbing to upper joint at head (with a tiny floating piece), at foot...
    €750
  59. Nouveau recueil
    Francis PONGE

    Nouveau recueil[New collection]

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
    A fine copy.
    €500
  60. Sous le signe de la rose. I
    Fernand PINAL, Jean OTT

    Sous le signe de la rose. I

    Imprimerie O. Dousset|Paris 1933|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a small number of copies on alfa paper.
    Work illustrated with original woodcuts by Fernand Pinal.
    Preface by Albert Acremant, president of the Rosati.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  63. Personal copy of poet Emmanuel Louis Nicolas Viollet-le-Duc, father of famed architect and restorer of Notre-Dame
    Contes en prose et en vers, suivis de Pièces fugitives, du poème d'Erminie, et de Metastase à Naples
    Étienne François de LANTIER (Emmanuel Louis Nicolas VIOLLET-LE-DUC)

    Contes en prose et en vers, suivis de Pièces fugitives, du poème d'Erminie, et de Metastase à Naples

    Chez F. Buisson|à Paris 1806|12 x 20 cm|2 volumes reliés

    Statement of second edition, illustrated with three figures engraved by Tardieu. The first edition appeared in 3 vols. 18mo, the same year.
    Full marbled brown sheep binding. Decorated spine with raised bands. Red long grain morocco title-label and volume labels. A tear with loss at head of first volume. Rubbing. 2 corners slightly bumped. Headcap of volume II partly worn away.
    Collection of light and gallant tales by François de Lantier. Verses he wrote for Madame du Barry earned him a pension from Choiseul and a position in Dresden. He is the author of the voyages d'Anténor. Of his tales, he himself wrote in his preface: "it is better to write fairy tales than political dreams and...

    €350
  64. Boccace
    Julien LUCHAIRE

    Boccace

    Flammarion|Paris 1951|15 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €80
  65. Jehan Bodel avec des commentaires sur le "Congé de Baude Fastoul"
    Émile LANGLADE

    Jehan Bodel avec des commentaires sur le "Congé de Baude Fastoul"

    F.R. de Rudeval|Paris 1909|16 x 25 cm|relié
    First edition, of which no deluxe copies were issued.
    Half brown shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with double black fillets, gilt date at foot, traces of rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Signed autograph inscription from Emile Langlade to the poet Jean Ott.
    €60
  66. Pèlerinage en Artois
    Arthur MAYEUR, Émile POITEAU

    Pèlerinage en Artois

    Editions Maurice d'Hartoy|Paris 1933|18 x 24 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 100 service de presse copies on colored paper.
    Half marbled caramel sheep binding, spine with two raised bands decorated with gilt central fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, some light rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, one upper corner bumped, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Very fine signed autograph inscription from Emile Poiteau to the poet Jean Ott ending in verse.
    Illustrated with wood engravings and drawings by Arthur Mayeur.
    €60
  67. Vers salutaires, poésies humoristiques
    André LAVEZZARI, Ernest DEPRÉ

    Vers salutaires, poésies humoristiques

    Imprimerie Frazier-Soye|Paris 1926|18 x 24.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 94 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
    Half brown shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with black double fillets, gilt date at foot, some light rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, two corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Fine signed autograph inscription from Ernest Depré to the poet Jean Ott in the form of a quatrain.
    Illustrated with 37 drawings by André Lavezzari.
    Preface by Jean Richepin.
    €60
  68. Beauté suburbaine
    Jacques RÉDA

    Beauté suburbaine

    Pierre Fanlac|Périgueux 1985|18.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 820 numbered copies on vélin crème paper.
    A good copy.
    €30
  69. Les impostures de la poésie
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Les impostures de la poésie

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 14 numbered copies on pur fil, tirage de tête.
    A good copy.
    €750
  70. Mes caravanes
    Louis ARAGON

    Mes caravanes[My Caravans]

    Seghers|Paris 1954|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €750
  71. Florilège des conteurs galants du XVIIIème siècle
    Adrien BAGARRY, COLLECTIF

    Florilège des conteurs galants du XVIIIème siècle

    Librairie de France|Paris 1932|22.50 x 28.50 cm|2 volumes en reliures de l'éditeur
    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.
    €250
  72. Essai graphique de schizanthropie
    Henri-Jacques DARRORT

    Essai graphique de schizanthropie

    Editions Louis Parriente|Paris 1980|28.50 x 38 cm|en feuilles sous chemise-étui
    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.
    €100
  73. Opuscules
    Alexandre JACOB

    Opuscules

    Imprimerie de Georges Jacob|Orléans 1860|12.50 x 20.50 cm|relié
    The first edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper.
    Half tan sheep binding, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets, traces of rubbing to spine, olive morocco title-label, marbled paper boards, a pale dampstain to head margin of front board, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, an angular stain to foot of rear endpapers, contemporary binding.
    Some minor foxing of no consequence.
    A rare and handsome copy.
    €80
  74. Fêtes galantes
    Paul VERLAINE

    Fêtes galantes

    Léon Vanier|Paris 1891|12.50 x 19 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
    Later edition on Hollande paper
    Chemise backed in dark green morocco over marbled paper boards, marbled pastedowns and endpapers, slipcase edged with same morocco and with boards of the same paper, lined with apple-green paper
    Rare inscription from Paul Verlaine to Achille Segard
    A small marginal lack to pages 15 & 16 due to paper fault, manuscript note “1866” in ink below the date featuring on the upper cover
    A rare, unsophisticated and uncut copy.
    €5,800
  75. Poèmes de la Genèse suivis du Chant de la vie
    Jean LEGER

    Poèmes de la Genèse suivis du Chant de la vie

    Edition du Bon plaisir|Toulouse 1923|19.50 x 29 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 446 numbered copies on Marais paper, ours one of 46 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies with 29 on Japan paper and 75 on Holland paper.
    Autograph inscription from the author to Doctor Paul Voivenel enriched with a signed autograph tribute from the illustrator.
    Work illustrated with 25 original woodcuts by Max Bugnicourt.Preface by J.H. Rosny.
    €80
  77. Aubes clandestines
    Léon MOUSSINAC

    Aubes clandestines

    Comité national des écrivains, Centre des intellectuels|Toulouse (1944)|10.50 x 13.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
    A very good copy considering the fragility of the paper.
    €50
  78. A contre-voix
    Pierre LOUBIÈRE

    A contre-voix

    Chez l'auteur|Paris 1953|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome signed autograph inscription from the author to Raymond Fournier: "... en souvenir des Rameaux 53..." ["... in memory of Palm Sunday 53..."]
    Work illustrated with 3 drawings by Jean Ferrieu.
    Tiny marginal worming on boards, complete with publisher's slip.
    €20
  79. Saisons qui portez tout
    Maurice BOURG

    Saisons qui portez tout

    Editions Saint-Germain-des-Prés|Paris 1974|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Maurice Bourg to Maurice Blanchot. Our copy is enhanced with an autograph letter signed by the author also addressed to Maurice Blanchot.
    Minor worming to boards.
    €50
  80. Poesies de M. l'abbé de L'Attaignant
    Gabriel-Charles de LATTAIGNANT

    Poesies de M. l'abbé de L'Attaignant

    Chez Duchesne|à Londres [London] • & se trouve à Paris 1757|9 x 16.60 cm|4 volumes reliés
    New edition after the collective edition of 1756, edited by abbé Delaporte; a first collective edition published under the title of Pièce dérobées in 1750 was produced by Meunier de Quelon, whose preface is found in the preliminary pieces. A medallion portrait of Garand as frontispiece. Numerous pages of sheet music with lyrics below in volumes 2, 3, 4.
    Contemporary full marbled blonde calf binding. Raised-band spine decorated with 4 fleurons with roulette at head and foot. Red morocco title and volume labels. Blind-ruled frame on boards. A leather pastille covers the arms on each board. Library label at head. Handsome copy.
    Lattaignant (1697-1779) was considered the great...
    €550
  81. La pipe cassée, poème épitragipoissardihéroïcomique
    Paul-Eugène MESPLES, Jean-Joseph VADÉ

    La pipe cassée, poème épitragipoissardihéroïcomique

    Théophile Belin|Paris 1882|13.50 x 20.50 cm|relié
    Edition printed on laid paper and illustrated with 2 lithographs, 5 vignettes and 4 tailpieces by P.E. Mesplès.
    Half aubergine shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    €70
  82. 1914-1916
    Henri de RÉGNIER

    1914-1916

    Mercure de France|Paris 1918|10 x 15 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Henri de Régnier to Tristan Bernard.
    €150
  83. Les mains nouées
    Colette REMARCK

    Les mains nouées

    S. n.|s. l. 1953|13.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a run of 500 numbered copies on alfa mousse paper.
    Illustrated with a frontispiece engraved by Jo Etcheverry.
    Rare and handsome copy despite some minimal foxing of no consequence.
    €80
  84. Chemins et visages
    Christian DAUTCOURT

    Chemins et visages

    Caractères|s. l. 1953|16.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of 300 numbered copies on alfa paper.
    A good copy.
    €20
  85. Fables et poèmes
    Abel JACQUIN

    Fables et poèmes

    Chez l'auteur|Bois-Colombes 1964|19 x 24 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    New edition, one of 2 lettered copies on vellum, deluxe copy. Publisher's full cream cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine, title vignette pasted on first cover, tawny felt endpapers and pastedowns.
    Signed and inscribed copy by the author to a couple of his friends.
    Our copy is enhanced with 4 letters and an autograph postcard addressed to the same recipients.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  86. La chasse aux mouches d'or
    Joséphin SOULARY

    La chasse aux mouches d'or

    N. Scheuring|Lyon 1876|13 x 20 cm|relié
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Half bordeaux shagreen binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt cartouche adorned with gilt bees as well as black typographical motifs, gilt date at foot, traces of rubbing to joints, gilt fillets framing the marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, three corners slightly bumped, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Loisellier-Le Douarin.
    Work illustrated with an etching by Armbroster as frontispiece as well as five engraved titles, headpieces, initials and typographical ornaments.
    Some foxing.
    €80
  87. Sichelte. - Moisson. Poésies sundgoviennes
    Georges ZINK

    Sichelte. - Moisson. Poésies sundgoviennes

    Sté alsacienne d'édition et de diffusion d'art|Strasbourg 1978|25.50 x 33 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition prepared and annotated by Raymond Matzen, one of 250 numbered copies on Arches laid paper.
    Publisher's full bordeaux cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine, front cover illustrated with a profile portrait of the author framed by triple gilt fillets, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Gérard Cachet as well as 15 lithographs and numerous original tailpieces by Robert Kuven.
    Autograph inscription signed by Raymond Matzen.
    Handsome copy.
    €300
  88. Huit chansons d'eau claire et la suite N°1
    Jean POSSEMIERS

    Huit chansons d'eau claire et la suite N°1

    Editions Joyeuses|Anvers [Antwerp] 1947|14 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on vélin paper, the tirage de tête.
    A rare and good copy.
    €70
  89. Emaux et camées
    Théophile GAUTIER

    Emaux et camées[Enamels and Cameos]

    Eugène Didier|Paris 1852|8.50 x 14 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Marbled sheep Bradel binding by Loisellier-Le Douarin, spine with gilt cartouche and three mosaiced lozenges of red and beige morocco, date at foot of spine, covers with a frame of triple gilt fillets, marbled pastedowns and endpapers, all edges gilt, an elegant binding.
    Rare autograph inscription from the author to (Adolphe) Nibelle, very slightly shaved.
    This copy is additionally enhanced with three manuscript corrections by the author towards the end of the volume.
    Further, a manuscript note signed by Nibelle has been mounted on guards at the beginning of the work, detailing the desirable collectible features of the book. Scattered foxing.
    €6,000
  90. Les névroses
    Maurice ROLLINAT

    Les névroses

    Charpentier|Paris 1883|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half navy blue shagreen over marbled paper boards, spine in six compartments, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    Rare autograph inscription by Maurice Rollinat to Marcel Fouquier.
    With a frontispiece portrait of the author by F. Desmoulin.
    €800
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