Rarest Books (Untraceables)

First Gallimard edition, one of 330 numbered copies on Holland paper, ours being one of 30 hors commerce copies.
Two tears at head and foot of spine, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition.
Two small lacks to foot of spine, a few rare small marginal foxing spots, otherwise handsome copy as issued.
Rare.

The rare first edition of one of Balzac's last anonymous collaborations, published the same year as "Le dernier Chouan", his first signed novel.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece vignette.
Significant lack to first board and spine of cover restored at the time, joints cracked at head and foot of second board, pleasant interior condition.
Rare, like all of Balzac's early works.

Very rare second editions of these two novels by Jean D'Intras de Bazas, published respectively in 1604 and 1603. Only the Bibliothèque Nationale de France holds copies of the first editions and second editions. Absent from French catalogues and from the British Library. A vignette on the title page of "Le martyre de la fidélité" unsigned by Léonard Gautier representing two lovers tied to the pillory on a lit pyre, with numerous figures around them. Nodier's Bulletin du bibliophile and Droz's chronological repertoire of literary text editions recognize only this edition for these texts.
Contemporary full brown sheep binding. Raised band spine decorated. Upper joint split at foot for 6cm...

First edition, one of the rare copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies with 2 Chine.
Spine slightly faded, a little light spotting, not serious. Rare.

First edition.
Contributions by Théophile Gautier, Théodore de Banville, Aurélien Scholl, Emile Deschamps...
Copy without foxing, part of the leaves are detached.
Rare and sought-after. Printed ex libris imprimé on half title.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
A fine copy, ex libris pasted onto one the first endpaper.

First edition.
Paper boards, dark brown sheep title label with a filled in angular lack, marbled edges.
Almost without foxing.
A rare copy.

First edition. Rare.
In original wrappers, as issued, without temporary cover.
The letter is addressed to D. Giuseppe Toaldo and concerns a sculpture commissioned by Venice from Chevalier Angelo Emo, Commander of the Venetian navy. The author, De Rossi (1754-1827) describes the Sculpture minutely, detail by detail, and analyzes the feelings it provokes. The author wrote several opuscules of this type.
One copy located at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, but absent from English and French catalogues as well as the British Library.

First edition of this collection of songs and social poetry of Saint-Simonian inspiration.
Contributions by Vinçard ainé, Boissy with 'Le vieux prolétaire', J. Mercier, E. Stourm...
Spine sunned with two lacks at head and foot, some light foxing.
Rare.

First edition of this booklet printed in a very small number.
Autograph inscription signed by the author to the poet Alexandre de Saint-Léger.
A very small insignificant stain on the first cover, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.

First edition printed in a very small number of this offprint.
Autograph inscription signed by a member of Jules Derocquigny's family to the poet Alexandre de Saint-Léger.
A small stain below the inscription, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.

First editions.
Bradel bindings in sienna half-cloth, smooth spines decorated with gilt floral motifs, double gilt fillets at tails, black shagreen title-labels, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
Light scattered foxing, gift inscriptions in pen from a previous owner on the half-title pages of the volumes.
Rare.

First edition.

Half navy blue sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with double gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding.

Minor foxing affecting mainly the endpapers, gift inscription from a previous owner on the half-title page.

Rare.

First edition published in a small number of copies, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Guillaume Albert de Puysbusque to G. Chalande.
Illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author's father.
Fine and rare copy.

First edition.
Half hazelnut shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with double black fillets, slight rubbing traces on spine, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards.
Work illustrated with an engraved frontispiece and 570 coat of arms.
Some minor foxing of no consequence.
Rare.

First edition of this thesis defended in 1980 at the UER of Iberian and Latin American studies at the Sorbonne.
Flexible binding, smooth spine in sand-colored cloth, white flexible cardboard covers.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition.
Half marbled bronze sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with quintuple gilt fillets showing traces of rubbing, red morocco title label, marbled paper boards with some surface wear, three tears to edges, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with reproductions of posters from the Paris Commune.
Pleasant interior condition.
Rare.

First edition, one of 4 numbered copies on China paper, deluxe issue.
Work and covers illustrated with drawings by the author.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Half red cloth binding with corners, smooth spine, black title-label and date at foot, spine sunned, foxing throughout the work.

Pre-original edition.
Half bright red morocco binding, scuffs to boards, smooth spine decorated with 7 series of triple gilt fillets, titled, dated at foot.
This volume also contains: De la tendance de notre époque vers la République, by M. TH. Fabas; Sur la situation physique de Paris considérée dans ses rapports avec la politique by M. Jean Reynaud; Résumé des progrès et des sciences géographiques en 1834 by M d'Avezac; Du théâtre en 1834 by Hyppolite Fortoul.
Followed by various contributors: B. Laroche, De Potter, Reghellini de Schio, Hindoglou...
Some foxing.

First edition.
Literary contributions by Lucien Descaves, Pierre Kropotkine, Paul Delesalle, Elisée Reclus...
Pictorial contributions by Maximilien Luce, Hermann-Paul, Valéry Muller, Abel Lafleur...
Our copy is enhanced with an autograph postcard sent from Spain by Abel Lafleur in which he invites his correspondent to come visit him in his studio.
Two small lacks to head and foot of spine, slight corner lacks of no consequence to boards, paper yellowed, otherwise handsome copy considering the poor quality of this paper.

First edition.
Half mint green shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands adorned with double cold fillets, light traces of rubbing without gravity on the headcaps, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Handsome copy almost entirely free from foxing.

Second edition.
Traversals, bridges, labyrinths, sliding puzzles, Chinese rings...
Worming to endpapers, otherwise a handsome copy.

Second edition.
Dominoes, misère games, hopscotch, Hamilton's icosian game...
Worming to final endpaper, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A trace of postal stamp on the front cover, pleasant interior condition.
Rare.

First edition.
Cryptographs (coded problems, dotted, polygraphy...), charades, logogriphs, square words, triangular, hexagonal, star-shaped, curiosities...
Spine faded and largely missing, small angular lacks to boards, some light foxing.
Rare but in poor condition.

First edition.
Spine cracked with small lacks, internally very good.
Rare.

H. Pessard, editor-in-chief, contribution by J. Drummond,
Daily News: The attack on Neuilly Bridge by Versailles artillery; Avenue de la Grande Armée; News from Versailles; The Rent Question: special commission project; The Official Journal of Paris; Sessions of April 5 and 6 of the National Assembly: Debate on the responsibility of mayors described by M. Prax-Paris as "accredited ambassadors of riot"; Various news; Commercial bulletin; Judicial proceedings.
Light foxing, one tear without loss at head of second sheet, otherwise good condition.
Adding to existing titles, more than 70 newspapers were created during the 70 days of the Commune. But press freedom was restricted...

First edition.
How to remove grease stains from fabrics, urine stains, process for removing wax, process for lustering fabrics, how to treat silk fabrics, how to recolor Turkish carpets, the different processes for different colors...
Our copy is presented in its original plain wrappers, covers soiled, handsome interior condition.
Rare.

First edition.
A small lack at the foot of one joint, a transversal dampstain affecting the entire text block, partially loosened.
Rare.

First edition.
Half dark green shagreen binding, smooth spine with traces of rubbing decorated with quadruple gilt fillets, navy cardboard boards with traces of rubbing, corners slightly bumped.
Work illustrated with 18 engravings.
Some pages tending to come loose, foxing.
Rare.

First edition.
Two slight lacks to head and to foot of spine, tiny stains to upper cover.
Rare.

First edition.
A significant lack at the head of the spine, slight marginal tears without loss to the boards, scattered foxing.
Rare.

First edition.
First cover illustrated with a photographic portrait of the Austrian revolutionary.

Rare first edition of this lecture given by Pierre de Coubertin to the Société nationale française de Londres on November 14th, 1887 on the subject of Frédéric Le Play.
Boards detached.

First edition, not published for sale.
Rare autograph inscription by Eugène Delessert.
One joint reattached at head, slight lack at foot of spine, minor scattered foxing.
Rare.

First edition of this small essay dealing with various legal questions around hunting and training. Raoul Lajoye, barrister at the court of appeal.
Small restoration to the half-title page, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.

Third edition with pasted label for resale at the Librairie de la vie morale.
Half black sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets and typographical ornaments, contemporary binding.
For Cabet, as 'For Louis Blanc, Raspail, Barbès and Ledru-Rollin, not to mention Buchez, Pierre Leroux and Lamartine, 'Christ remains the precursor of modern times, and the Gospel the breviary of Democracy'. (Prudhommeaux).
Rare.

Rare first edition.
Half red sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with typographical motifs and gilt fillets with a small scratch at head, contemporary binding.
Important work for understanding Fourierist doctrine.
Autograph inscription signed by Hippolyte Renaud, handsome copy free from foxing.

Reissue for 'De l'égalité' and first edition for 'Aphorismes.
Half brown sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motifs, burgundy sheep boards decorated with the same motifs as on the spine.
Handsome and rare copy.

Third edition.
Minor lacks to head and foot of spine, a slight lack affecting one joint, foxing affecting mainly the first and last pages, library stamp.
Rare.

Second edition of the French translation.
Spine and back cover missing, handsome interior condition.
An interesting work that we nevertheless catalogue, despite its condition, given its rarity.

First edition.
Preface by Lucien Descaves.
Rare.
A very good copy despite a small lack to head of spine.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Rare and humorous autograph inscription by Jean-Pierre Andrevon.

First edition published under the pseudonym Le Solitaire.
Théocratie française, aristocratie française, démocratie française 1789 et 1848, omnicratie, droit au capital.
Spine stained, angular lacks to boards, handsome interior condition.
Rare.

First edition.
lacking covers, occasional foxing.
Rare.

First edition, one of the rare copies, probably reserved for the author, on blue paper.
A very slight lack at the foot of one joint, minute worming on the first cover, handsome and rare copy.

First edition, one of 270 numbered copies on vélin, the only printing with 10 Whatman, 20 Japon and 30 Chine.
Spine slightly cracked to foot, otherwise a good and rare copy.