<p>Signed books and manuscripts by the author of <em>Frenzy</em>, <em>The Hounded Man</em> (or <em>The Noose of Sin</em>), <em>Perversity, Le Couteau, Brumes...</em></p>

Signed books and manuscripts by Francis Carco

Signed books and manuscripts by the author of Frenzy, The Hounded Man (or The Noose of Sin), Perversity, Le Couteau, Brumes...

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Signed books and manuscripts by Francis Carco
  1. Fragments manuscrits corrigés du poème Mortefontaine
    Francis CARCO

    Fragments manuscrits corrigés du poème Mortefontaine

    s. l. s. d. [ca 1946]|14 x 20.50 cm|3 feuillets
    Manuscript fragments from the end of the poem Mortefontaine, published in the collection Mortefontaine suite nervalienne in 1947 by Textes et prétextes, 51 verses of which 37 are crossed out over 51 lines in black ink on two leaves.
    Working manuscript abundantly corrected and crossed out of this poem evoking the Nervalian atmosphere.
    We include, on one leaf, the complete table of contents of Suite nervalienne, 17 lines in blue ink written by Francis Carco, with indication of the deluxe paper printing (13 Japan and 320 ordinary).
    €350
  2. La poésie
    Francis CARCO

    La poésie

    Sansot|Paris 1919|11.50 x 17 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco on the half-title page.
    €150
  3. Lettre autographe datée et signée adressée à Frédéric Lefèvre : "J'irai me poser en Haute Savoie afin d'écrire le roman que je dois à Gringoire..."
    Francis CARCO

    Lettre autographe datée et signée adressée à Frédéric Lefèvre : "J'irai me poser en Haute Savoie afin d'écrire le roman que je dois à Gringoire..."

    s. n.|Lyon 3 juin 1941|13.5 x 21 cm|Un double feuillet + une enveloppe

    Autograph letter dated 3 June 1941, signed and addressed to Frédéric Lefèvre, comprising 40 lines in blue ink on two pages of a bifolium, written from Lyon.

     

     

    Folds from original mailing, envelope present.

     

     

    During these troubled times, Frédéric Lefèvre was difficult to reach for his friend Francis Carco: "J'ai appris par Raymond Millet - qui me donne ton adresse - que tu es à Vichy ! On m'avait dit que tu étais retourné à Paris... [...] c'est pour cette raison que je ne t'ai pas envoyé mon dernier livre mais je dois recevoir des exemplaires prochainement et le premier sera pour toi."

     

     

    Francis Carco discusses...

    €230
  4. L'amour vénal - Exemplaire de Pierre Mac Orlan
    Francis CARCO

    L'amour vénal - Exemplaire de Pierre Mac Orlan

    Albin Michel|Paris 1927|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of some parts dedicated to Pierre Mac Orlan, one of 36 numbered copies on Dutch laid paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy with full margins, some witnesses marginally sunned.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to his friend Pierre Mac Orlan below the printed dedication: "Avec ma bien fidèle amitié F. Carco."
    €450
  5. Les belles manières
    Francis CARCO

    Les belles manières

    Editions du milieu du monde|Genève 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Edition from the year of the original, statement of edition.
    Spine sunned.
    Autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to Henri Guillaumet enhanced with his famous self-portrait with smoking cigarette.
    €120
  6. "... je vous serais, en outre, très obligé, cher monsieur, de vouloir bien me réserver un exemplaire en grand papier des Contrerimes de Toulet..."
    Francis CARCO

    "... je vous serais, en outre, très obligé, cher monsieur, de vouloir bien me réserver un exemplaire en grand papier des Contrerimes de Toulet..."Autograph letter addressed to a bookseller asking him to reserve first editions

    Paris 6 Janvier 1919|13.50 x 21 cm|une page et demie
    Autograph letter dated and signed by Francis Carco, 20 lines in blue ink, addressed to a bookseller.
    Fold mark inherent to mailing.
    As a knowledgeable bibliophile, Francis Carco wishes to have three works set aside for him: "... je vous remercie de vouloir bien conserver à mon intention les Romain Rolland des Cahiers (de la quinzaine, probablement les neuf volumes de Jean-Christophe)... un exemplaire de la première édition de Keonigsmark... Je vous serais, en outre, très obligé, cher monsieur, de vouloir bien me réserver un exemplaire en grand papier des Contrerimes de Toulet... " ["... I thank you for kindly keeping for me the...
    €230
  7. Lettre autographe datée et signée à Léon Daudet à propos d'une conférence qu'il donne à Lyon sur la poésie de Paris
    Francis CARCO

    Lettre autographe datée et signée à Léon Daudet à propos d'une conférence qu'il donne à Lyon sur la poésie de Paris

    S. n.|Lyon 18 Mai 1941|13.50 x 21 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter dated and signed by Francis Carco (24 lines in black ink from the Royal Hotel in Lyon, place Bellecour) providing details regarding a conference he is giving on the poetry of Paris.
    Fold marks inherent to the mailing. Léon Daudet having added a few words, in black ink, in the upper right corner of the letter "mon fils ira..." ["my son will go..."]
    Francis Carco who met François Daudet is very busy with organizing his conference and asks his correspondent when he might be able to meet him : "... j'attendais d'être moins bousculé pour vous demander d'aller vous voir..." ["... I was waiting to be less rushed to ask...
    €180
  8. Lettre autographe signée de Francis Carco
    Francis CARCO

    Lettre autographe signée de Francis Carco

    Nice 10 Mars 1941|13 x 21 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by Francis Carco, 15 lines, written in blue ink from the Plaza Hotel in Nice, regarding an article he intends to have published in Le Figaro concerning the poems that his correspondent had sent him.
    Fold inherent to postal delivery.
    "Nice, 10 Mars 1941 Hotel Plaza.
    Cher monsieur, je vous remercie de votre lettre ainsi que des poèmes et des renseignements qu'elle contient. J'écrirai l'article dans une dizaine de jours et l'enverrai au Figaro. Nous verrons alors ce qu'on me répondra. Soyez sans crainte : il passera. Très cordialement à vous. F. Carco."     ["Dear Sir, I thank you for your letter as well as for the poems and...
    €150
  9. Lettre autographe signée de Francis Carco à Roger Rabiniaux
    Francis CARCO

    Lettre autographe signée de Francis Carco à Roger Rabiniaux

    Nice 29 Novembre 1941|16 x 20.50 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by Francis Carco of 20 lines, written in black ink from Nice, to Roger Bellion, Roger Rabiniaux in literature, to whom he presents his apologies for the delay in responding due to his state of physical and mental fatigue related to his work as a writer.
    Fold inherent to postal delivery.
    "Nice, 29 Novembre 1941.
    Cher ami, je suis bien en retard avec vous. Excusez-moi... mais je ne viens pas à bout de mon sacré roman de Gringoire et je suis complètement à plat. Où en est le vôtre, de roman ? Y travaillez-vous ? Avance-t-il ? Donnez-moi de vos nouvelles. Vous me trouverez ici et ravi de vous revoir - tout le mois prochain. Merci...
    €150
  10. Les Enfants du Malheur
    Francis CARCO

    Les Enfants du Malheur

    A.A.M. Stols|Maestricht [Maastricht] 1930|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 400 copies on English laid paper, ours one of the hors commerce copies.
    Two lacks at head and foot of spine as well as in margins of boards, boards lightly soiled, pleasant interior condition.
    The frontispiece by Stobbaerts-Marcel is lacking here.
    Autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to journalist and later director of the collaborationist newspaper "Je suis partout" Henri Poulain: "... ces heures sombres, en le remerciant d'aimer et de si bien comprendre mes livres..." ["... these dark hours, thanking him for loving and understanding my books so well..."]
    €70
  11. La route du bagne
    Francis CARCO

    La route du bagne

    Ferenczi|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper, it has been printed only 5 Holland paper and 20 vellum in large papers.
    Nice copy despite a tiny lack in the foot of the back.
    Precious autograph dedication signed by Francis Carco to his friend the painter Luc-Albert Moreau: "To Luc-Albert Moreau, memory, memory, very affectionately Francis Carco."
    €150
  12. L'homme traqué
    Francis CARCO

    L'homme traqué

    Albin Michel|Paris 1922|10.50 x 17.50 cm|relié
    First Edition, printed stamp of press service at the bottom of the second plate.
    Binding half shagreen havana corners, back with four nerves set with gilded nets, paper plates effects moiré and gold, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers.
    Autograph signed by Francis Carco to Marcel Thiébaud.
    €80
  13. Pour faire suite à La Bohême et mon coeur
    Francis CARCO

    Pour faire suite à La Bohême et mon coeur[Following on from La Bohême et mon cœur]

    S. n.|Paris 1933|14 x 19 cm|broché
    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.
    €350
  14. La bohème et mon coeur
    Francis CARCO

    La bohème et mon coeur

    Albin Michel|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Collective and complete edition, one of the review copies service.
    Signed autograph signed by Francis Carco to his friend Charles Méré.
    First flat marginally crumpled.
    €50
  15. Perversité
    Francis CARCO

    Perversité

    J. Ferenczi et fils|Paris 1925|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Edition printed on Alfa paper.
    Signed autograph Francis Carco to A. Nony.
    Nice copy.
    €70
  16. Rêverie dans Amsterdam
    Francis CARCO

    Rêverie dans Amsterdam

    Pour F.M. et ses amis|Paris 1951|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 142 numbered copies on pure vellum wire, only 1 draw after Japan, 7 Shanghai.
    Precious autograph signed by Francis Carco Andre Dignimont: "A gentleman Dig for" Corner of "Sincerely."
    bibliophile print buffer next to the half-title page in by way of bookplates.
    Pleasant copy despite the back and slightly and marginally minor insolated boards.
    €300
  17. Pour faire suite à La Bohême et mon coeur
    Francis CARCO

    Pour faire suite à La Bohême et mon coeur

    S. n.|Paris 1933|14 x 19 cm|broché
    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.
    €120
  18. Maman Petitdoigt
    Francis CARCO, André DESLIGNÈRES

    Maman Petitdoigt

    Ronald Davis & Cie|Paris 1920|19 x 27 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies pure cloth, one draw after 13 Chinese and 37 Japanese.
    Signed autograph Francis Carco Paul Lombard.
    Book illustrated with 18 original woodcuts by Deslignieres.
    A small lack in foot of the first flat, flat with slight angles.
    €200
  19. Instincts
    Francis CARCO

    Instincts

    Le Feu|Paris 1911|11 x 16.50 cm|relié sous étui
    first edition of the first book of the author and for which it was not drawn large papers.
    Bound in full vellum cartonnage way back smooth, flat decorated with a set of golden threads and black and golden jewels in spandrels, guards and contreplats paper, wrappers and back preserved and bound in, gilded head; case lined with shagreen and sand coated paper moiré, inside brown felt.
    Signed autograph Francis Carco to Mr. Rey.
    €300
  20. La bohême et mon coeur
    Francis CARCO

    La bohême et mon coeur

    S. n.|Paris 1912|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    first edition of the second book of the author.
    Bound in half red morocco, spine slightly discolored with five nerves decorated with black boxes, golden tail date a little bit split head, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, wrappers and back preserved and bound in, gilded head signed binding Alix.
    Precious autograph signed by Francis Carco: "A tribute to Charles Maurras vivid literary sympathy."
    Our copy has two handwritten corrections Francis Carco pages 62 and 66.
    Nice copy pleasantly established.
    €800
  21. Pour faire suite à La Bohême et mon coeur
    Francis CARCO

    Pour faire suite à La Bohême et mon coeur

    S. n.|Paris 1933|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the few nominative copies printed for the author on blue laid paper, ours in the name of Henri Béraud.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to Henri Béraud below the justification page.
    Two small tears reglued at head and tail of spine which also has a tiny lack at head, light foxing.
    Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud in Ré.
    €150
  22. A voix basse
    Francis CARCO

    A voix basse

    Albin Michel|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the service de presse (advance) copies.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco: "A Henri Béraud, au poète de "La gerbe d'or", très affectueusement..." ["To Henri Béraud, to the poet of "La gerbe d'or", very affectionately..."]
    Light foxing affecting mainly the first and last leaves, minor tears without consequence at head and foot of spine.
    Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
    €200
  23. Nostalgie de Paris
    Francis CARCO

    Nostalgie de Paris

    J. Ferenczi & fils|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to François Mauriac : "...avec ma bien fidèle et toujours "jeune" admiration..."
    A pale dampstain to foot of the spine, slightly sunned.
    €350
  24. Verotchka l'étrangère ou le goût du malheur
    Francis CARCO

    Verotchka l'étrangère ou le goût du malheur

    Albin Michel|Paris 1923|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Edition, one of the copies Alfa paper.
    Precious autograph signed by Francis Carco Descaves to Lucien: "... no hard feelings ..."
    spine slightly insolated.
    €100
  25. La Bohême et mon coeur
    Francis CARCO

    La Bohême et mon coeur

    Albin Michel|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Complete Edition, review copy.
    Precious autograph signed by Francis Carco Descaves to Lucien: "... Remember, remember ..."
    spine slightly insolated, small angular lack of boards.
    €80
  26. L'équipe, roman des fortifs
    Francis CARCO

    L'équipe, roman des fortifs

    Albin Michel|Paris 1925|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Edition, one of the copies Alfa paper.
    Precious autograph signed by Francis Carco Descaves to Lucien: "... no hard feelings ..."
    spine slightly insolated.
    €60
  27. Le roman de François Villon
    Francis CARCO

    Le roman de François Villon

    Paris 1930|19 x 28.50 cm|broché
    Edition adorned with 65 illustrations from the documents of the National Library, one of 400 numbered copies on Arches paper, one draw after 20 and 10 outside Japan trade.
    Precious autograph signed by Francis Carco Descaves to Lucien: "... for his many readers of the Journal ..."
    Two gaps at the head and foot of the back, otherwise nice copy.
    €150
  28. Ombres vivantes
    Francis CARCO

    Ombres vivantes

    J. Ferenczi & fils|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, review copy.
    Tribute autograph signed by the author.
    A small scratch on the back that also has a slight tear in the foot.
    €40
  29. On ferme
    Francis CARCO

    On ferme

    Pour les amis du docteur Lucien-Graux|Paris s. d. [1930]|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 125 numbered copies on laid Arches, only 25 draw with Japan.
    Handwritten signature of the author on the half-title page.
    Book illustrated with a frontispiece and original lithographs by Maurice Berdon.
    Bites on slightly and partially shaded guards.
    €100
  30. Le nu dans la peinture moderne (1863-1920)
    Francis CARCO

    Le nu dans la peinture moderne (1863-1920)

    G. Crès & Cie|Paris 1924|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
    Original edition for which he was not drawn large papers.
    Signed autograph of the author André Level, big art collector and was among the first to discover Pablo Picasso.
    Illustrated book 34 collotypes inset.
    A vertical fold trace on the second dish, small spots on dishes.
    €200
  31. Verotchka l'étrangère ou le goût du malheur
    Francis CARCO

    Verotchka l'étrangère ou le goût du malheur

    Albin Michel|Paris 1923|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of copies on alfa paper.
    Autograph inscription from Francis Carco "à son vieil ami" (to his old friend) André Warnod.
    Spine sunned.
    €50
  32. Paul Bourget
    Francis CARCO

    Paul Bourget

    Félix Alcan|Paris 1932|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Holland paper signed by Francis Carco, Paul Bourget and Jacques des Gachons, deluxe copy.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of Paul Bourget as frontispiece.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  33. 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
  34. Souvenirs sur Katherine Mansfield
    Francis CARCO

    Souvenirs sur Katherine Mansfield

    Le Divan|Paris 1934|-|broché
    First edition, one of 112 copies on Rives laid paper, the only printing with 43 on Japan paper.
    Signed and inscribed copy by Francis Carco to a close friend: "A toi, vieux Claude, avec mon fidèle souvenir." ["To you, old Claude, with my faithful remembrance."]
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  35. La route du bagne
    Francis CARCO (inscribed to André DIGNIMONT)

    La route du bagne[he Road to the Penal Colony]

    Ferenczi|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, from which only 5 Holland and 20 vellum deluxe copies were printed.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Francis Carco to his friend the Montmartre painter (André) Dignimont: " à mon vieil ami André Dignimont en souvenir de la chanson des Bat' d'Af' / très affectueusement / Francis Carco." ["to my old friend André Dignimont in memory of the song of the Bat' d'Af' / most affectionately / Francis Carco."]
    Spine lightly sunned without gravity.
    €450
  36. L'homme traqué
    Francis CARCO

    L'homme traqué[The Hunted Man]

    Albin Michel|Paris 1922|17 x 25.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui

    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vélin de cuve paper reserved for the “XX” bibliophile group, the tirage de tête.
    A good copy complete with its double covers by Albin Michel and the “XX” bibliophile group.
    Joints of chemise rubbed, modern slipcase, tiny insignificant worming to endpapers.

    Signed by the author on justification page.

    €1,000
  37. Instincts
    Francis CARCO

    Instincts

    Union française d'éditions|Paris 1911|11 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition published in a small number of copies, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half hazelnut shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt cartouche and friezes, some traces of rubbing to spine and edges, original wrappers preserved, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to Joseph Périer.
    Very rare copy of the author's first work.
    €380
  38. Les humoristes
    Francis CARCO

    Les humoristes

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1921|13 x 20 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in half boards with vellum-style corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt friezes at head and foot, black shagreen title-label with slight scratches, spine and boards partially soiled, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Signed autograph inscription from Francis Carco to Charles Genty.
    Work illustrated with drawings hors-texte by H. de Toulouse-Lautrec, H. Daumier, Gavarni, Capiello, A. Willette...
    €100
  39. A voix basse
    Francis CARCO

    A voix basse

    Albin Michel|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Francis Carco to Lucien Descaves.
    Light worming affecting mainly the endpapers.
    €70
  40. Instincts
    Francis CARCO

    Instincts

    Union française d'éditions|Paris 1911|11 x 17 cm|relié
    First edition printed in a small number of copies, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half cherry red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, gilt initials of Léopold Marchand at foot, original wrappers preserved, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to Léopold Marchand.
    Very rare copy of the author's first work.
    €400
  41. Gilberte
    Francis CARCO

    Gilberte

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1931|15 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition printed in only 30 copies on Hollande paper.

    Half morocco, spine very slightly faded, covers preserved, top edge gilt.

    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to a relative.

    Exceedingly rare.
    €500
  42. La danse des morts comme l'a décrite François Villon
    Francis CARCO

    La danse des morts comme l'a décrite François Villon

    Editions du milieu du monde|Genève [Geneva] 1944|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious autograph inscription from Francis Carco to his friend the Montmartre painter J.G. Daragnès, with the latter's bookplate pasted to the verso of the front cover.
    Work illustrated with reproductions of medieval woodcuts.
    A fragile tear at the head of the half-title page where the inscription appears.
    €350
  43. Morsure
    Francis CARCO

    Morsure

    Ferenczi|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Friendly autograph inscription to a couple of his acquaintance.
    A trace of folding to upper cover.
    €70
  44. Petits airs
    Francis CARCO

    Petits airs

    Ronald Davis & Cie|Paris 1920|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €200
  45. Instincts
    Francis CARCO

    Instincts

    Union française d'éditions|Paris 1911|11 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition published in a small number of copies, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine very slightly cracked at head.
    Very rare copy of the author's first work.
    Autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to Edmond Pilon.
    €400
  46. Verlaine poète maudit
    Francis CARCO

    Verlaine poète maudit

    Albin Michel|Paris 1948|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of thousand.
    Signed autograph inscription by Francis Carco.
    Iconography.
    A small tear with tiny lack at head of spine.
    €60
  47. On ferme
    Francis CARCO

    On ferme

    Les amis du Dr Lucien-Graux|Paris s. d. [1930]|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 125 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only issue along with 25 on Japan paper.
    Autograph signature of the author on the half-title page.
    Frontispiece and original lithographs by Maurice Berdon.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally faded without consequence, otherwise handsome copy.
    €150
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