<p>Signed books and manuscripts by the author of <em>La Jeune Parque</em>, <em>An Evening with Monsieur Teste</em>, <em>Mixture</em>, <em>Conte de nuit, Charms</em>, <em>Variety...</em></p>

Signed books and manuscripts by Paul Valéry

Signed books and manuscripts by the author of La Jeune Parque, An Evening with Monsieur Teste, Mixture, Conte de nuit, Charms, Variety...

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Signed books and manuscripts by Paul Valéry
  1. Mélange
    Paul VALÉRY

    Mélange[Miscellany]

    Paris 1941|12 x 19 cm|Broché

    First edition, with no copies printed on deluxe paper, one of the publisher’s review copies.

    Pleasing copy, complete with its publisher’s printed slip.

    Autograph presentation inscription signed by Paul Valéry to Germaine Fiévé: "... petit souvenir d'une collaboration sans mauvaises pensées et autres..."

    €350
  4. " Notez que les fraudes sont parfois le fait de l'imprimeur. Ce que j'ai vu arriver pour des ouvrages de luxe."
    Paul VALÉRY

    " Notez que les fraudes sont parfois le fait de l'imprimeur. Ce que j'ai vu arriver pour des ouvrages de luxe."Autograph letter addressed to the jurist Adrien Raisin Dadre on publishing contracts and the control of luxury editions

    Paris 17 Juillet 1933|20 x 25.50 cm|une page + une enveloppe
    Autograph letter signed and dated by Paul Valéry, 21 lines in black ink, addressed to Adrien Raisin Dadre, vice-president of the Seine tribunal, concerning publishing rights and print run control.
    Fold marks inherent to the envelope, a tear in the left margin of the letter at the fold level, paper clip marks in the lower margin of the letter, envelope included.
    Paul Valéry thanks his correspondent for his precious help: "... c'est là une question vitale pour les écrivains...dans cette question, comme dans quelques autres, la loi ni la jurisprudence n'étaient équitables ni même sensées..." ["...this is a vital question for writers...in this...
    €380
  5. "... je viens de relire Psyché avec grande joie. Mais ceci n'est que pour vous remercier de l'envoi..."
    Paul VALÉRY

    "... je viens de relire Psyché avec grande joie. Mais ceci n'est que pour vous remercier de l'envoi..."Autograph letter, dated and signed, addressed to a fellow writer about the sending of his latest work

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1930]|18 x 21 cm|une page
    Autograph letter by Paul Valéry signed with his initials addressed to a fellow writer (13 lines in black ink) thanking him for sending and dedicating his latest collection titled Psyché.
    He also mentions Jacques Rivière, advising his correspondent to send him the work: "Pour vous dire aussi que j'ai parlé à Jacques Rivière dont j'espère qu'il me tiendra parole cette fois. Adressez-lui le recueil - à lui-même, avec dédicace à lui-même..." ["To also tell you that I spoke to Jacques Rivière and I hope he will keep his word to me this time. Send him the collection - to him personally, with a dedication to him personally..."]
    Folds inherent to...
    €300
  6. La soirée avec M. Teste
    Paul VALÉRY

    La soirée avec M. Teste

    Ronald Davis|Paris 1926|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    New edition, one of 12 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copies after 2 vieux Japon.
    Preface followed by extracts from the Log-book of E. Teste.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally faded, small marginal foxing on the second board, otherwise handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Paul Valéry to the publisher A.A.M. Stols.
    €350
  7. La jeune Parque
    Paul VALÉRY, Jean Gabriel DARAGNÈS

    La jeune Parque[La Jeune Parque]

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1925|25.50 x 28 cm|broché
    Illustrated edition with copperplate engravings by Jean-Gabriel Daragnès, one of 200 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only issue after 25 on Japan paper.
    Some light worming of no consequence, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Paul Valéry: "Cet exemplaire de la Jeune Parque appartient à mon neveu Jean Valéry. Paul Valéry." ["This copy of La Jeune Parque belongs to my nephew Jean Valéry. Paul Valéry."]
    €900
  8. L'Idée fixe ou : deux Hommes à la Mer
    Paul VALÉRY

    L'Idée fixe ou : deux Hommes à la Mer[The Fixed Idea; or, Two Men at Sea]

    Nrf|Paris 1933|23 x 25.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Hollande paper, this one printed especially for the sculptress Renée Vautier, the only deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in full paper, smooth spine, covers with discreet restorations preserved, wide margins retained, binding signed by Thomas Boichot.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Valéry, beneath the colophon, to his muse the sculptress Renée Vautier, who notably created a celebrated bust of the poet in 1935.
    €1,200
  9. Impressive dedication to his "colleague" Philippe Pétain, welcomed as a hero to the Academy by the poet who would expel him ten years later for refusing to collaborate
    Variété II
    Paul VALÉRY

    Variété II

    Nrf|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    A tear and split at foot of one joint, paper yellowed.
    Our copy is presented under chemise and slipcase: chemise in half green morocco, smooth spine with gilt mention at foot "Ex. du maréchal Pétain" ["Marshal Pétain's copy"], green paper boards, slipcase with green morocco edges and green paper boards.
    Precious signed autograph inscription by Paul Valéry: "A monsieur le maréchal Pétain, hommage de son admirateur et confrère." ["To Marshal Pétain, homage from his admirer and colleague."]
    €2,300
  10. Fragments des Mémoires d'un Poème
    Paul VALÉRY

    Fragments des Mémoires d'un Poème

    Grasset|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Some small wormholes to margins of certain leaves and to boards.
    Autograph inscription signed by Paul Valéry to Paul Jamot: "... en souvenir de sa visite..." ["in memory of his visit..."]
    €280
  11. Discours de réception de M. le maréchal Pétain à l'Académie Française et réponse de M. Paul Valéry
    Philippe PÉTAIN, Paul VALÉRY

    Discours de réception de M. le maréchal Pétain à l'Académie Française et réponse de M. Paul Valéry

    Nrf • Plon|Paris 1931|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Some light foxing on the endpapers and more pronounced on the final leaves, small marginal tears without loss to the covers.
    Autograph inscription signed by Philippe Pétain to his friend Claire Vignati enhanced with an autograph tribute signed by Paul Valéry.
    €1,200
  13. Lettre à madame C...
    Paul VALÉRY

    Lettre à madame C...

    Grasset|Paris 1928|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on vélin Rives blanc paper, this one of 24 hors commerce copies reserved for the author and his friends.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Paul Valéry : "A Charles Maurras, au poète, au pur esprit [For Charles Maurras, the poet, the pure of heart]."
    A good copy in a chemise and slipcase: chemise in half black calf over almond paper boards, slipcase lined in black calf over almond paper boards.
    €1,200
  14. Victoria Ocampo's copy
    Lettre à madame C... - Exemplaire de Victoria Ocampo
    Paul VALÉRY (inscribed to Victoria OCAMPO)

    Lettre à madame C... - Exemplaire de Victoria Ocampo[Letter to Madame C… — Victoria Ocampo’s copy]

    Grasset|Paris 1928|14 x 19 cm|relié

    First edition, one of 90 copies on Holland paper, ours being one of a few lettered hors commerce copies.
    Bradel binding in half brown box, smooth spine, decorated paper boards, brown endpapers and pastedowns, original covers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Goy & Vilaine.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Valéry: « A Victoria Ocampo, - a sus piès de Vd - ce petit rien qu'elle a bien voulu désirer. »
    A superb dedication that marks the beginning of the enduring friendship between the two writers, beyond all differences.
    At Valéry's death in 1945, Victoria Ocampo would recall their first meeting in December 1928 during a writers’ dinner to...

    €1,700
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