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<p>Copies inscribed by the author, i.e. a handwritten dedication to a close friend. As moving accounts of the genesis of the book and the writer's links with the people of his time, inscriptions are a unique record of the author's life.</p>

Inscribed Books

Copies inscribed by the author, i.e. a handwritten dedication to a close friend. As moving accounts of the genesis of the book and the writer's links with the people of his time, inscriptions are a unique record of the author's life.

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Inscribed Books
  1. Mon Sida
    Jean-Paul ARON

    Mon Sida

    Christian Bourgois|Paris 1988|12 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jean-Paul Aron to Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard.

    €120
  2. En état de Poésie
    René DEPESTRE

    En état de Poésie

    Les Editeurs Français Réunis|Paris 1980|10.50 x 13.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Publisher's full green cloth binding, smooth spine, green paper endpapers and pastedowns.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by René Depestre to Arnaud Spire.
    €150
  3. Mythologie du Ballet de Vigano à Lifar
    Andreï SCHAIKEVITCH

    Mythologie du Ballet de Vigano à Lifar

    Corrêa|Paris 1939|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine slightly sunned.
    Iconography.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Andreï Schaïkevitch to Gustave Bret.


    €80
  4. Le Coeur absolu
    Philippe SOLLERS

    Le Coeur absolu

    Gallimard|Paris 1987|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
    Signed and inscribed copy from Philippe Sollers to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

    €100
  5. Portrait du Joueur
    Philippe SOLLERS

    Portrait du Joueur

    Gallimard|Paris 1984|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket.
    Signed and inscribed copy from Philippe Sollers to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

    €100
  6. Alfatride
    Vassilis VASSILIKOS

    Alfatride

    Gallimard|Paris 1978|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy with the illustrated dust jacket.
    Autograph inscription signed by Vassilis Vassilikos to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

    €100
  7. "Je suis à Sion, que vous connaissez déjà sans doute un peu par Lettrines 2 ; il y fait beau et un peu frais, et hélas !, il y a beaucoup de monde"
    Julien GRACQ

    "Je suis à Sion, que vous connaissez déjà sans doute un peu par Lettrines 2 ; il y fait beau et un peu frais, et hélas !, il y a beaucoup de monde"Autograph postcard signed by Julien Gracq addressed to his close friend and monographer Ariel Denis

    Sion-sur-l'Océan [Sion-sur-l'Océan] s. d. [circa 1995]|15 x 10.50 cm|une carte postale
    Autograph signed postcard from Julien Gracq with 16 lines addressed to his friend and monographer Ariel Denis, written in black felt-tip pen, on the reverse of a photograph showing the beach of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez in Vendée, not far from his apartment in Sion-sur-l'Océan.
    Julien Gracq thanks Ariel Denis for the news he sent him from Constantinople : "... je suis heureux que votre voyage se soit terminé sans hostilités..." ["... I am happy that your journey ended without hostilities..."] while lamenting the August crowds disturbing his peaceful retreat in Vendée: "... Je suis à Sion...et hélas !, il y a beaucoup de...
    €450
  8. Journaliers 1937-1939
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    Journaliers 1937-1939

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine browned with a small lack at foot.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Marcel Jouhandeau: "Pour Marcel Aymé de tout coeur, je veux voir sa pièce et ne reçois rien. Marcel J. 5 Dec.61." ["For Marcel Aymé with all my heart, I want to see his play and receive nothing. Marcel J. 5 Dec.61."]
    €120
  9. La Barbarie à Visage humain
    Bernard-Henri LÉVY

    La Barbarie à Visage humain

    Grasset|Paris 1977|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Rare and fine full-page signed autograph inscription from Bernard-Henri Lévy to Jean-Louis Guillaud on his master work, which reads like a manifesto: "... because the 'left' changes, intellectuals 'resist' and this barbarie à visage humain bears witness to it, in respectful homage. Bernard-Henry Lévy."
    €200
  10. Fourbis
    Michel LEIRIS

    Fourbis

    Gallimard|Paris 1955|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, with mention of second edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Leiris to Jean Claval.
    €150
  11. Chronique d'un Temps troublé
    (to Sacha GUITRY) René BENJAMIN

    Chronique d'un Temps troublé

    Plon|Paris 1938|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the service de presse.
    Significant ink stains at head of second volume affecting only very slightly and marginally the final front endpaper, small marginal tears to boards.
    Precious dated inscription signed by René Benjamin: "A Sacha Guitry, ce livre qui n'a qu'une idée, parbleu, c'est de lui plaire." ["To Sacha Guitry, this book which has only one idea, by Jove, it is to please him."]
    €60
  12. Sur la Route de Papier
    Erik ORSENNA

    Sur la Route de Papier

    Stock|Paris 2012|13 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy, with press cutting attached.
    Handsome dated autograph inscription signed by Erik Orsenna to his friend Nadine Nimier: "Pour Nadine, cher Nadine, souvenirs, souvenirs, oh comme je t'embrasse ! Bon(s) voyage(s) sur la route du papier notre cher et vieux compagnon ! Je t'embrasse. Ton vieil Erik. 6.VI.2012." ["For Nadine, dear Nadine, memories, memories, oh how I embrace you! Good journey(s) on the paper route, our dear and old companion! I embrace you. Your old Erik. 6.VI.2012."]

    €60
  13. Clefs pour la Chine
    Claude ROY

    Clefs pour la Chine

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, statement of 16th edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Claude Roy to Jean Claval.




    €50
  14. Olga Spessivtzeva Ballerine en marge des Ballets Russes et des Ballets de l'Opéra de Paris
    Léandre VAILLAT, Dimitri BOUCHÈNE

    Olga Spessivtzeva Ballerine en marge des Ballets Russes et des Ballets de l'Opéra de Paris

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|19 x 25.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 473 numbered copies on Arches vellum.
    Two small tears of no consequence to the slipcase.
    Handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with 6 gouaches by Dimitri Bouchêne.
    Fine and premonitory autograph inscription signed by Léandre Vaillat to Maryelle Krempff, then a promising dancer as principal dancer at the Opera who would complete her career as prima ballerina at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the Conservatoire National de région de Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A ma très jeune amie Maryelle Krempff qui regarde au firmament de la danse et qui finira bien par y décrocher une étoile avec ma respectueuse...
    €400
  15. La Danse d'Aujourd'hui
    André LEVINSON

    La Danse d'Aujourd'hui

    Editions Duchartre et Van Buggenhoudt|Paris 1929|23 x 29 cm|broché
    First edition illustrated with 400 photographs including 16 hors-texte plates.
    Spine and boards marginally browned as usual, otherwise handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by André Levinson to Frédéric Lefèvre: "... esthéticien fervent..."




    €300
  16. Du Temps que j'avais Faim
    Serge LIFAR

    Du Temps que j'avais Faim

    Stock|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated 1943 and signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff, then a promising dancer as principal subject of the Opera who would complete her career as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989.




    €250
  17. Ma Vie
    Serge LIFAR

    Ma Vie

    Julliard|Paris 1965|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy, iconography.
    Autograph inscription dated 1965 and signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "Pour Maryelle Krempff, ma vie pour la danse. Très cordialement." ["For Maryelle Krempff, my life for dance. Very cordially."]




    €250
  18. Jardins. Les Vrais et les Autres
    Pierre LE-TAN, Umberto PASTI

    Jardins. Les Vrais et les Autres

    Flammarion|Paris 2011|15 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation illustrated with drawings by Pierre Le Tan and of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Pierre Le Tan to Nelly Kaprichian.
    €300
  19. Histoire de Lynx
    Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS

    Histoire de Lynx

    Plon|Paris 1991|13 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Iconography, handsome copy.
    Signed and inscribed by Claude Lévi-Strauss to a man named Philippe.
    €500
  20. La Potière jalouse
    Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS

    La Potière jalouse

    Plon|Paris 1985|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, printed service de presse stamp on the inner flap of the rear cover.
    Fine copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Claude Levi-Strauss to a man named Henri.
    €500
  21. Vestiaire de l'Enfance
    Patrick MODIANO

    Vestiaire de l'Enfance

    Gallimard|Paris 1989|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    A handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Patrick Modiano to Françoise Ducourt.
    Signed autograph inscriptions by Patrick Modiano, who cares little for notoriety and is sparing with dedication sessions, are rare.
    €450
  22. Le Quatorze juillet ou petit Art de la rimer quand on manque de Rimes
    Tristan DERÈME

    Le Quatorze juillet ou petit Art de la rimer quand on manque de Rimes

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1925|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies after 5 japon and 50 hollande.
    Fine copy handsomely bound.
    Bradel binding in half red Russia morocco, smooth spine, wood-grain paper boards, covers and spine preserved, moiré-effect paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, bookplate pasted to head of one pastedown, elegant unsigned contemporary binding.
    Signed autograph inscription from Tristan Derème to P. Rousset: "... ce 14 juillet à l'entrée de l'année. En cordial hommage. Tristan Derème. 1er - I - 1926." ["this 14th of July at the start of the year. With cordial homage. Tristan Derème. 1st - I - 1926."]
    €80
  23. La Proie des Flammes
    William STYRON

    La Proie des Flammes

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French on ordinary paper.
    A tiny spot in the margin of the first cover, handsome copy.
    Rare manuscript signature of William Styron on an endpaper.

    €400
  24. Histoire de la Littérature française de 1940 à nos Jours
    Jacques BRENNER

    Histoire de la Littérature française de 1940 à nos Jours

    Fayard|Paris 1978|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite light worming of no consequence to upper margins.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Brenner to journalist and director of Le Figaro Patrice de Plunkett.





    €50
  25. Quatre fascinants la Minutieuse
    René CHAR, Pierre CHARBONNIER

    Quatre fascinants la Minutieuse

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|26.50 x 34 cm|en feuilles
    First edition printed in 86 numbered copies on chamois Arches paper.
    Work illustrated with an original drypoint by Pierre Charbonnier as frontispiece.
    Handsome and rare copy.
    Manuscript signatures of René Char and Pierre Charbonnier on the colophon.
    €800
  27. La Rime de Virgile et des Japonais
    Tristan DERÈME

    La Rime de Virgile et des Japonais

    Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1930|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Arches, the only issue after 10 on Japan.
    Spine lightly sunned, occasional worming.
    Autograph inscription signed by Tristan Derème: "A monsieur le comte de Sachs. Et vive la rime ! Et vive Virgile !" ["To Monsieur le Comte de Sachs. And long live rhyme! And long live Virgil!"]
    €50
  28. Portrait d'un Inconnu
    Nathalie SARRAUTE

    Portrait d'un Inconnu

    Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, with second edition statement.
    Handsome copy.
    Preface by Jean-Paul Sartre.
    Signed and inscribed by Nathalie Sarraute to Jean Claval.
    €120
  29. Duel dans la Nuit. La suite de Duel d'Aigles
    Peter TOWNSEND

    Duel dans la Nuit. La suite de Duel d'Aigles

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1987|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Iconography, handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription by Peter Townsend, in French, to Joël Pampin.
    €120
  30. Sur l'Alfred de Vigny d'Anatole France
    Claude AVELINE

    Sur l'Alfred de Vigny d'Anatole France

    Aux dépens d'un amateur|Paris 1928|22.50 x 28 cm|broché
    Rare hors commerce first edition printed in 50 copies numbered and justified in the colophon by Jacques Lion.
    Some light foxing.
    Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Claude Aveline: "A Georges Duhamel, ces souvenirs dont Jacques Lion a voulu faire une plaquette, parce qu'ils me sont chers, son ami. Claude Aveline. Font Romeu août 1928..." ["To Georges Duhamel, these memories that Jacques Lion wanted to make into a booklet, because they are dear to me, his friend. Claude Aveline. Font Romeu August 1928..."]
    €150
  31. Martinique charmeuse de Serpents. - Exemplaire de Jean Paulhan
    André BRETON, André MASSON

    Martinique charmeuse de Serpents. - Exemplaire de Jean Paulhan

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1948|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Paper yellowed as is often the case.
    Work illustrated with hors-texte illustrations by André Masson.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by André Breton to Jean Paulhan.

    €800
  32. Momeries
    Lucien JACQUES

    Momeries

    Cahiers du Contadour|Saint-Paul 1938|16.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on antique laid paper, the only issue after 2 Japan and 5 Lafuma.
    Worming to head and foot of front cover.
    Work illustrated with 4 drawings by Lucien Jacques.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Lucien Jacques to D(aniel) Hirsch and his wife.
    €100
  33. La Beauté du Geste
    Philippe DELERM

    La Beauté du Geste

    Seuil|Paris 2014|24.50 x 30 cm|broché
    First edition illustrated with numerous photographs of athletes captured in action during their performances.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Philippe Delerm to Stéphane Joly: "... ce livre dont il sait combien il est l'aboutissement d'une longue passion..." ["... this book which he knows how much it is the culmination of a long passion..."]

    €80
  34. Jean Giono et le Cinéma
    Bernard ROY, Jacques MÉNY

    Jean Giono et le Cinéma

    Jean-claude Simoën|Paris 1978|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Iconography.
    Autograph inscription dated 1995 and signed by Jacques Mény to Claude Schneeberg: "... en cette année du centenaire de Giono...".
    We also include an autograph thank-you card from Jacques Mény to the same recipient.
    €50
  35. Remarques
    Maurice DRUON

    Remarques

    Julliard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Light worming at head and foot of front cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Druon to a friend.
    €100
  36. Ma part de vérité
    François MITTERRAND

    Ma part de vérité

    Fayard|Paris 1969|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine slightly ridged as usual, one stain on fore edge, handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by François Mitterrand to Roger Bérard.
    €600
  38. K.O. et autres Contes
    Marc-Édouard NABE, VUILLEMIN

    K.O. et autres Contes

    Editions du Rocher|Paris 1999|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Small stains on covers.
    Work decorated with illustrations by Vuillemin.
    Autograph inscription signed by Marc-Edouard Nabe to a friend named Jean-Loup: "... K.O. et autres contes où beaucoup de femmes souffrent ! " ["K.O. and other tales where many women suffer!"]
    €100
  39. Le Voyage des morts
    François AUGIÉRAS

    Le Voyage des morts

    La nef de Paris|Paris 1959|14 x 19 cm|broché
    Definitive edition on ordinary paper of this work published under the pseudonym Abdallah Chaamba.
    Light dampstains to foot of front cover.
    Very rare autograph inscription signed by François Augiéras to Yves Le Marchand: "... protecteur de la jeune littérature, hommage respectueux de l'auteur. F. Augiéras." ["... protector of young literature, respectful homage from the author. F. Augiéras."]
    One manuscript correction by the author who crossed out a line on page 70.
    €1,700
  40. La Vie des livres, volume I
    Robert KEMP

    La Vie des livres, volume I

    Albin Michel|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Light dampstains to foot of front cover.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Robert Kemp to Marcel Pagnol: "... qui devrait être mon ami puisque je suis le sien !" ["... who should be my friend since I am his!"]
    €50
  41. Fondements pour la Transformation intégrale du Théâtre. Tome I
    Isidore ISOU

    Fondements pour la Transformation intégrale du Théâtre. Tome I

    Bordas|Paris 1953|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Restorations to head and foot of joints, inevitable small marginal tears to boards given the extreme fragility of the paper.
    Very rare signed autograph inscription by Isidore Isou, one of the founders of Lettrism and an important precursor of Situationism, to the theater man Paul-Louis Mignon.
    €400
  42. L'Huile vierge
    Thyde MONNIER

    L'Huile vierge

    Arthème Fayard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy despite the slightly sunken spine.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Thyde Monnier to Madame Tourre.
    €70
  43. Saint Vincent de Paul
    René BENJAMIN

    Saint Vincent de Paul

    A la Cité des Livres|Paris 1930|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
    Handsome full-margined copy despite spine and boards lightly and marginally discolored as usual.
    Autograph inscription signed by René Benjamin to historian Jean Longnon.
    €150
  44. La 628-E8
    Pierre BONNARD, Octave MIRBEAU

    La 628-E8

    Fasquelle|Paris 1908|19.50 x 25.50 cm|relié

    De luxe edition illustrated with a hundred drawings by Pierre Bonnard scattered in the margins of the leaves, one of 200 numbered copies on Arches vellum, one print after 25 Japan.
    A beautiful copy.
    Binding in half brown calf, spine decorated with double black fillets, gilt date at the foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on the rough.
    Handwritten presentation signed by Pierre Bonnard to Xavier Roux: “... à son compatriote dauphinois et ami...” “...to his Dauphiné compatriot and friend...” enriched with a handwritten presentation signed by Octave Mirbeau to the same.

    €4,500
  45. Poèmes
    Lucien DUBECH

    Poèmes

    A la Cité des Livres|Paris 1928|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
    Handsome full-margined copy despite two small traces of sunning at head and foot of spine.
    Autograph inscription signed by Lucien Dubech to historian Jean Longnon: "... en souvenir affectueux de nos voyages à l'été de 1928..." ["in affectionate memory of our travels in the summer of 1928..."]
    €120
  46. 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
  47. Histoire du Cinéma
    Robert BRASILLACH, Maurice BARDÈCHE

    Histoire du Cinéma

    Denoël & Steele|Paris 1935|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine and boards marginally and slightly browned, paper fragile at margins of some leaves as usual.
    Our copy is presented in a sand-colored full cardboard slipcase.
    Precious autograph inscription by Robert Brasillach on this text which is one of the very first histories of cinema born a few decades earlier: "A Ramon Fernandez en bien sincère et reconnaissant hommage. Robert Brasillach" ["To Ramon Fernandez with very sincere and grateful homage. Robert Brasillach"] enhanced with the signature of Maurice Bardèche.
    €1,700
  48. Poèmes pour les Ombres
    Lucien DUBECH

    Poèmes pour les Ombres

    A la Cité des Livres|Paris 1922|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 lettered and named copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
    Fine full-margined copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Lucien Dubech to historian Jean Longnon in the form of a quatrain.
    €120
  49. A travers le Cristal
    Louis ORIZET

    A travers le Cristal

    Editions du Cuvier|Villefranche-en-Beaujolais [Villefranche-sur-Saône] 1958|13 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Preface by André Maurois, preliminary remarks by Georges Rozet, historiographer of the Confrérie du Tastevin.
    Handsome copy of this work crowned with the Prize of the International Wine Office.
    Dedicatee's bookplate pasted on endpaper.
    Amusing autograph inscription dated and signed by Louis Orizet to Henri Roquefort: "... dont le nom prédestiné, prédestinait à l'amour du bon vin." ["... whose predestined name, predestined him to the love of good wine."]
    €60
  50. Erinnerungen an Emile Verhaeren
    Stefan ZWEIG, Frans MASEREEL

    Erinnerungen an Emile Verhaeren[Memories of Emile Verhaeren]

    Im Selbstverlag des Verfassers|s. l. 1927|14.50 x 23 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition printed with 440 numbered copies.
    Work illustrated with 7 wood engravings by Frans Masereel.
    Pubslisher's binding in half wove-style paper boards with small corners, top edge gilt, ex-libris glued to a paste-down endpaper.
    Rare handwritten presentation signed by Stefan Zweig to writer Max Spanier who disappeared during the hell of the Holocaust: “Im herzlicher Erkenntlichkeit” (“With sincere gratitude”).
    €3,500
  51. Les Sorciers du Canton
    Henri POURRAT

    Les Sorciers du Canton

    Nrf|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Two small lacks at foot of spine.
    Autograph inscription signed by Henri Pourrat to Franc-Nohain.
    €100
  52. Luther, Etude historique
    (to Victor HUGO) Antoine de LATOUR

    Luther, Etude historique

    Georges Decaux|Paris 1835|12.50 x 20 cm|relié
    First edition printed in 100 copies.
    Bradel binding in half green Russian morocco, smooth spine, date and place gilt at foot, pebbled paper boards, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns.
    One restoration to the margin of the title page using an adhesive piece.
    Rare and precious signed autograph inscription from Antoine de Latour "A monsieur Victor Hugo, hommage de tendre dévouement" ["To Monsieur Victor Hugo, tribute of tender devotion"]
    The inscription has been slightly trimmed, missing the last letter of the word dévouement.
    €750
  53. L'Afrique bascule vers l'Avenir
    Germaine TILLION

    L'Afrique bascule vers l'Avenir[Africa Turns Toward the Future]

    Editions Tirésias - Michel Reynaud|Paris 1999|15 x 21 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine slightly sunned.
    Precious autograph inscription dated 1976 and signed by Germaine Tillion to the sociologist and feminist activist Evelyn Sullerot: "... courageuse combattante, cette préhistoire d'un "front" qu'elle a bien connu." ["... courageous fighter, this prehistory of a "front" that she knew well."]


    €350
  54. Animal'z
    Enki BILAL

    Animal'z

    Casterman|Paris 2009|23.50 x 32 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's full cardboard binding, smooth spine, illustrated front cover.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription by Enki Bilal to a couple enhanced with an original pencil drawing depicting the head of a puma with open jaws.

    €500
  55. Programme musical d'un récital dédicacé par Mirella Freni
    Mirella FREGNI, dite Mirella FRENI

    Programme musical d'un récital dédicacé par Mirella Freni

    Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris|Paris 29 Mai 1980|24 x 32 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this program for a recital given by Italian soprano Mirella Freni on Thursday, May 29, 1980 at the Paris Opera.
    Photographic cover.
    Handsome copy.
    Manuscript signature by Mirella Freni on the front cover.

    €100
  56. Programme musical d'un récital dédicacé par Katia Ricciarelli
    Katia RICCIARELLI

    Programme musical d'un récital dédicacé par Katia Ricciarelli

    Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris|Paris 22 Mai 1980|24 x 32 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this program from a recital that Italian soprano Katia Ricciarelli gave on Thursday, May 22, 1980 at the Paris Opera.
    Photographic cover.
    Fine copy.
    Manuscript signature of Katia Ricciarelli on the first page.

    €60
  57. Pour l'Honneur de Paris. Chronique 1977-2020
    Bertrand DELANOE

    Pour l'Honneur de Paris. Chronique 1977-2020

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1999|15 x 23 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite three light stains on the lower edge without any damage to the text.
    Autograph inscription signed by Bertrand Delanoë to a close collaborator named Cécile: "A toi, chère Cécile, au nom des valeurs et des combats partagés. De l'amour de la vie ; de la ville. Amicalement." ["To you, dear Cécile, in the name of shared values and struggles. For the love of life; of the city. With friendship."]

    €50
  58. Le Géranium ovipare
    Georges FOUREST

    Le Géranium ovipare

    José Corti|Paris 1935|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 150 Service de Presse copies on châtaignier blanc paper.
    Pleasant copy despite a small black ink mark at the head of the first cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Georges Fourest to Roger Lannes.
    €300
  59. Du plus loin de l'Oubli
    Patrick MODIANO

    Du plus loin de l'Oubli

    Gallimard|Paris 1995|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Patrick Modiano to a woman named Marie-Françoise.
    Signed autograph inscriptions by Patrick Modiano, little concerned with fame and sparing with dedication sessions, are rare.
    €450
  60. Le Regard éloigné
    Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS

    Le Regard éloigné

    Plon|Paris 1983|13 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Iconography, handsome copy despite the spine being slightly sunned, 6 page numbers inscribed in black ink probably by Claude Roy as reading markers at the head of the rear endpaper.
    Signed and inscribed by Claude Levi-Strauss to Claude Roy.
    €500
  61. Magnificat. Journaliers XIII Mars-Juillet 1963
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    Magnificat. Journaliers XIII Mars-Juillet 1963

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 copies on parchment reserved for the author and on colored paper, the most restricted deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Marcel Jouhandeau quoting a passage from the work.





    €200
  62. Corneille sous le Masque de Molière
    Henry POULAILLE

    Corneille sous le Masque de Molière

    Grasset|Paris 1957|15 x 22 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, one of 20 Service de Presse (advance) copies.
    Small tears at head and foot of spine, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
    Signed autograph inscription from Henry Poulaille to a lady.



    €70
  63. A Poings levés et Mains tendues
    FAWZI [Fawzi BAGHDADLI]

    A Poings levés et Mains tendues

    Chez l'auteur|Paris 2004|21 x 29.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy illustrated with political and polemical drawings by Fawzi.
    Preface by Patrick Cami.
    Signed and dated autograph inscription from Fawzi to a person named Yoram accompanied by an original drawing depicting an outstretched arm brandishing a placard in the middle of which is written the name of the dedicatee.



    €100
  64. Les Dimanches de Mademoiselle Beaumon
    Jacques LAURENT

    Les Dimanches de Mademoiselle Beaumon

    Le cercle du nouveau livre|Paris 1982|14 x 20 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    Edition from the same year as the first edition.
    Publisher's binding in full pink cloth, smooth spine, mauve paper endpapers.
    Three small light stains on the back cover, otherwise handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Laurent to Dominique Paulvé: "... à qui je souhaite d'heureuses vacances sur les bords de la Loire où elle rencontrera peut-être mademoiselle Beaumon..." ["...to whom I wish happy holidays on the banks of the Loire where she may perhaps meet Miss Beaumon..."]
    €80
  65. Stendhal et le Beylisme
    Léon BLUM (STENDHAL)

    Stendhal et le Beylisme

    Albin Michel|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, of which no copies on deluxe paper were issued, one of the press service copies.
    Bradel binding in full green cloth, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, red shagreen title-piece, wrappers and spine (faded and with small losses) preserved, two corners slightly rubbed, a modest binding.
    Inscribed by Léon Blum to the politician, pacifist activist, and Radical Socialist, Jean Piot.





    €680
  66. Amazonie - Lutte pour la Vie
    STING [Gordon Matthew Thomas SUMMER] Jean-Pierre DUTILLEUX

    Amazonie - Lutte pour la Vie

    J.-C. Lattès • Fondation Forêt vierge|Paris 1989|22.50 x 31 cm|reliure de l'éditeur

    First edition which was not printed on deluxe paper (grand papier).
    A beautiful copy, illustrations.
    Publisher's binding with full black boards, photographic first board.
    Sting's handwritten signature accompanied, underneath, with the printed stamp of the “Fondation Forêt Vierge” led by Sting and Jean-Pierre Dutilleux.

    €300
  67. Un Néant moins tranquille
    Olivier BOURGOIS

    Un Néant moins tranquille

    Mercure de France|Paris 1981|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on hollande van Gelder paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Light foxing affecting the edges, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Olivier Bourgois to Michel François-Poncet.



    €80
  68. Trois Héros
    Jean GALTIER-BOISSIÈRE

    Trois Héros

    La Jeune Parque|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on vellum, deluxe copy.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, one stain in margin of front cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Galtier-Boissière to Robert Laurence.
    €80
  69. Frime et Châtiment
    Jacques FAIZANT

    Frime et Châtiment

    Denoël|Paris 1985|18.50 x 19 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition in volume form.
    Publisher's full white cardboard binding, smooth spine, illustrated front cover.
    Work illustrated with humorous drawings by Jacques Faizant.
    Handsome copy despite covers slightly and partially yellowed at their margins.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Faizant to Jehanne Cacouault.


    €50
  70. Vingt-Quatre Images à la Seconde
    Léon POIRIER

    Vingt-Quatre Images à la Seconde

    Maison Mame|s. l. 1953|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Iconography.
    Light dampstains to spine and board margins, handsome interior condition.
    Autograph inscription signed by Léon Poirier to Madame Charles Gaumont: "... dont le souvenir est inséparable des miens..." ["...whose memory is inseparable from my own..."]
    €70
  71. O mes Soeurs musulmanes, pleurez !
    Zoubeïda BITTARI

    O mes Soeurs musulmanes, pleurez !

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Preface by Miriam Cendrars.
    Rare two-color autograph inscription dated and signed by Zoubeïda Bittari to madame Levêque.
    €150
  72. Soweto - Soleils fusillés
    Paul DAKEYO

    Soweto - Soleils fusillés

    Droit et liberté|s. l. 1977|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Fine and rare copy of this collection of anti-Apartheid poems.
    Preface by Oliver Tambo, president of the African National Congress of South Africa then in exile.
    Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Dakeyo to Madeleine Lanzais: "... à la lutte de nos peuples..." ["...to the struggle of our peoples..."]



    €300
  73. Vincent Hauttecoeur
    Pierre KYRIA

    Vincent Hauttecoeur

    Grasset|Paris 1998|14.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 15 numbered copies on pure Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite a tiny insignificant nick to the middle of the spine.
    Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Kyria to Pierre Canavaggio: "... Là où commence le destin des héros du 'Partage des ombres' dans le tumulte de familles qui cherchent à s'exclure et d'une nation qui cherche sa voie." ["... Where begins the destiny of the heroes of 'The Sharing of Shadows' in the tumult of families seeking to exclude each other and of a nation seeking its path."]

    €120
  74. Carte postale photographique signée de Sarah Bernhardt
    Henriette-Marie-Sarah Bernhardt, dite Sarah BERNHARDT

    Carte postale photographique signée de Sarah Bernhardt

    S. n.|s. l. 1909|9 x 14 cm|une feuille verso
    Photographic postcard depicting the great tragedienne Sarah Bernhardt creating the role of Elizabeth I of England.
    Handsome copy.
    Manuscript signature of Sarah Bernhardt dated 1909 to the right of her portrait.




    €400
  75. La Vie, la Mort et la Résurrection de Socrate-Marie Gripotard
    Pierre GRIPARI

    La Vie, la Mort et la Résurrection de Socrate-Marie Gripotard

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1968|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine lightly wrinkled as is often the case.
    Autograph inscription dated Christmas 1974 and signed by Pierre Gripari to Pierre Kujawski: "... pour lui faire oublier a chaleur du désert, une petite bise d'hiver parisien..." ["... to help him forget the heat of the desert, a little winter kiss from Paris..."]
    €60
  76. L'Argent
    Pierre BOURGEADE

    L'Argent

    Gallimard|Paris 1998|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Bourgeade to Pierre-André Boutang.

    €60
  77. Les Fiancées d'Heidelberg
    Louis-Charles ROYER

    Les Fiancées d'Heidelberg

    Editions de Paris|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 32 numbered and named copies on alfa paper.
    Spine creased.
    Autograph inscription signed by Louis-Charles Royer below the justification page.
    €80
  78. Doriot ou la Vie d'un Ouvrier français
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Doriot ou la Vie d'un Ouvrier français

    Les éditions populaires françaises|Saint-Denis 1936|13.50 x 18 cm|agrafé
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    A small light stain on the front cover.
    Rare signed autograph inscription from Pierre Drieu la Rochelle on this text: "A mademoiselle (Marguerite ou plutôt Juliette) Leven Drieu la Rochelle qui n'est ni Faust ni Roméo." ["To Miss (Marguerite or rather Juliette) Leven Drieu la Rochelle who is neither Faust nor Romeo."]
    €500
  79. La Ville à l'envers
    Nane CARZOU, CARZOU

    La Ville à l'envers

    Edition d'art de Francony|Nice 1976|22 x 29 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's binding in full white cardboard with smooth unlettered spine, front cover illustrated with a drawing by Carzou, blue paper endpapers and pastedowns.
    Handsome copy despite a slightly bumped upper corner.
    Autograph inscriptions signed by Nane Carzou and by Carzou to Maïté Kougoundjian.




    €60
  80. Pour vivre Ici
    Juan GOYTISOLO

    Pour vivre Ici

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Juan Goytisolo to Gilbert Guilleminault.

    €70
  81. La Souche
    Peter WESTERMEIER

    La Souche

    Aux dépens de l'auteur|s. l. 1980|24.50 x 31 cm|en feuilles sous chemise
    First edition printed in 40 numbered copies on Arches vellum, ours one of 11 to include a punched plate embedded in the chemise at the beginning of the volume.
    Chemise in full black cloth, smooth spine unlettered.
    Handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with 12 original engravings by Peter Westermeier which he has all signed and numbered.
    Manuscript signature by Peter Westermeier at the colophon.
    €400
  82. Le Diable en Tête
    Bernard-Henri LÉVY

    Le Diable en Tête

    Grasset & Fasquelle • Le club express|Paris 1988|14.50 x 23 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    Edition published the same year as the first and for which there were no deluxe copies.
    Publisher's brown paper boards, smooth spine, complete with dust jacket whose spine is faded and which has tears at the head of the front cover, bookplate pasted on endpaper.
    Signed and inscribed by Bernard-Henri Lévy to Alain Kerlorc'h.




    €40
  83. ... et que vive la France
    Maxime WEYGAND

    ... et que vive la France

    La Colombe|Paris 1953|13.50 x 21 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Publisher's full white paper boards, smooth spine, illustrated front cover, two light dampstains at head and foot of front cover extending to spine.
    Work illustrated by Annie Vallotton.
    Signed autograph inscription from Maxime Weygand to Patrice Morin: "... ce petit livre écrit pour lire, où il trouvera de l'Histoire, des histoires... et des conseils. Amicalement Weygand." ["... this little book written to be read, where he will find History, stories... and advice. Cordially Weygand."]

    €50
  84. Faites travailler l'Allemagne
    René LAURET

    Faites travailler l'Allemagne

    Le Portulan|Paris 1948|13 x 18.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy given the poor quality of this post-war paper.
    Signed autograph inscription from René Lauret to Alfred Fabre-Luce.

    €50
  85. Le Naïf Locataire
    Paul GUTH

    Le Naïf Locataire

    Albin Michel|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper, with fanciful statement of thousand.
    Complete with its illustrated dust jacket, the spine of which is slightly sunned and the covers of which have small marginal worming.
    Late autograph inscription signed by Paul Guth to Alain Kerloc'h wishing him a Merry Christmas 1991.
    €40
  86. Les nouveaux Prêtres
    Michel de SAINT PIERRE

    Les nouveaux Prêtres

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1964|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Small lacks to the protective film covering the book at head and foot of spine.
    Signed autograph inscription from Michel de Saint-Pierre to Pierre de Saint-Jorre: "... ce roman qui est un appel au secours..." ["... this novel which is a cry for help..."]
    €40
  87. 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
  88. Vipère au Poing
    Hervé BAZIN

    Vipère au Poing

    Grasset|Paris 1948|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper with the mention "premier tirage" at the colophon despite a mention of 14th edition at the foot of the back cover.
    A small tear repaired at head of spine, handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Hervé Bazin to Jean Raudin: "... en espérant une amicale et fructueuse collaboration. Hervé Bazin.
    €800
  89. 1932 La Guerre
    Erich LUDENDORFF

    1932 La Guerre

    Imprimerie Artra|Paris 1931|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation established by Albert Lapoule.
    Preface by Jean Fabry.
    Some minor foxing, spine sunned, stains on the second board.
    Signed autograph inscription from Albert Lapoule to Jeanne Billard.
    €50
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