Inscribed Books

Georges HERMENT
Evadé d'Allemagne
Grasset|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of eighth edition.
Spine sunned, paper inevitably yellowed given the very poor quality of this wartime paper, a tear without loss to the middle of the title page and two following pages.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Herment to Jean-François Tournaire.
€70
Georges GOETZ, Gilbert DUPÉ
La foire aux femmes
S. n.|Paris 1946|19 x 24 cm|broché
New edition printed specially for the author's friends.
Spine very lightly sunned with three small, light dampstains, minor marginal tears to boards.
Work illustrated with color plates by Georges Goetz.
Signed and inscribed by Gilbert Dupé to André Morice, then Minister of Transport.
€80
Louis VAUXCELLES
Ben Silbert
Galerie Charles-Auguste Girard|Paris 1928|23 x 28.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing after 100 copies on Arches vellum.
Work illustrated with 24 reproductions of works by Ben Silbert.
Handsome copy despite small lacks to headcaps.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Ben Silbert to a couple of his friends: "To my "sister" Andrée and my friend Linzeler as a souvenir of their visit to my studio from Ben Silbert. Paris Sept. 1933"
€150
Gilbert GRATIANT
Ile fédérée française de la Martinique
Editions Louis Soulanges|Paris 1961|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition.
Light marginal scratches on covers with paper erosion.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Gilbert Gratiant: "Pour mon ami - et je veux aussi dire camarade - Lalande dont je voudrais voir le talent en plus intime accord avec la générosité et le courage bien connus de sa vie, et afin qu'il juge en pensant : Martinique. Fidèlement." ["For my friend - and I also want to say comrade - Lalande whose talent I would like to see in closer harmony with the well-known generosity and courage of his life, and so that he may judge while thinking: Martinique. Faithfully."]
€80
Paule RÉGNIER
Petite et Nadie
Plon|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine sunned and paper yellowed.
Signed autograph inscription from Paule Régnier to Andrée Tournaire.
€30
Jean GUENOT
Jalmince
Chez l'auteur|Saint-Cloud 1979|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies 0000 reserved for the Service de Presse.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Jean Guénot to Monsieur and Madame Benèze.
€50
Devi TUSZYNSKI
Miniatures
Musée d'Art juif|Paris 1991|15 x 21 cm|broché
First edition of the exhibition catalogue held at the Museum of Jewish Art in Paris from November 20, 1990 to January 31, 1991.
Handsome copy illustrated with reproductions of works by Devi Tuszynski.
Autograph inscription signed by Devi Tuszynski to his friend the poet Charles Dobzynski enhanced with a small drawing representing a feather.

€80
Alain BOSQUET
La fable et le fouet
Gallimard|Paris 1995|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Fine copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Alain Bosquet to his friend the poet Charles Dobzynski.

€30
(to Boris VIAN) Jean ROSTAND
Les origines de la biologie expérimentale et l'abbé Spallanzani
Fasquelle|Paris 1951|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Very precious autograph inscription signed by Jean Rostand to his friend and neighbor Boris Vian: "Pour Boris dont la curiosité s'étend jusqu'aux origines de la biologie expérimentale. En cordial souvenir. Jean Rostand" ["For Boris whose curiosity extends to the origins of experimental biology. In cordial remembrance. Jean Rostand"].
Jean Rostand, who was Boris Vian's neighbor in Ville d'Avray, introduced him to Gallimard and made Raymond Queneau discover his works.
€600
(to Boris VIAN) Janine QUENEAU
Adieu chansons
Seghers|Paris 1955|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Work decorated with a frontispiece illustration by Joan Miro.

Very precious autograph inscription signed by Janine Queneau to her great friend Boris Vian: "A Boris dont je crains d'avoir bien mal suivi les conseils. Avec beaucoup d'affection. Janine." ["To Boris, whose advice I fear I have followed very poorly. With much affection. Janine."]

Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.

€750
Maurice ROLLINAT
Les névroses - Les âmes - Les luxures - Les refuges - Les spectres - Les ténèbres[Neuroses – Souls – Lusts – Refuges – Spectres – Darkness]
G. Charpentier|Paris 1883|19 x 14 cm|relié
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies after ten on Japan and a few on China.
With frontispiece portrait of the author engraved by F. Desmoulin.
Half brown morocco with corners, smooth spine with mosaic heart-shaped havana morocco title and author labels covering a long floral spray in mosaic gilt with inlaid colored morocco petals and leaves, head and foot enhanced with five small circles gilt and inlaid with havana morocco, gilt fillet on covers, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges. Binding signed by Canape.
Our copy is enhanced with an autograph quatrain...
€2,800
(to Boris VIAN) Jean ROSTAND
Les grands courants de la biologie
Gallimard|Paris 1951|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, statement of edition, printed press service stamp on the head of the back cover.
Paper yellowed.
Very precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Rostand to his friend and neighbor Boris Vian: "Pour Boris bien amicalement. Jean Rostand." ["For Boris with warm friendship. Jean Rostand"]
Jean Rostand, who was Boris Vian's neighbor in Ville d'Avray, introduced him to Gallimard and made Raymond Queneau discover his works.
€400
(to Boris VIAN) Gaston CRIEL
Swing
Editions Universitaires Françaises|Paris 1948|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Presentation by Jean Cocteau and Charles Delaunay.
Small marginal tears to the fragile covers, paper yellowed, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip illustrated with photographs of the author in company of the most illustrious jazzmen.
Very precious signed autograph inscription by Gaston Criel on the half-title: "A Boris Vian, son ami. Criel" ["To Boris Vian, his friend. Criel"].
€750
(to Boris VIAN) Bernard HEUVELMANS
De la bamboula au Be-Bop
Editions de la main jetée|Paris 1951|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
A small dampstain at foot of spine and light sunning at foot of rear board, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
Very precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Bernard Heuvelmans on the front endpaper: "A Boris Vian avec l'espoir qu'il aimera ce petit livre d'un jazz nourri de mystère, d'érotisme et d'humour. En toute sympathie" ["To Boris Vian with the hope that he will love this little book of jazz nourished by mystery, eroticism and humor. With all sympathy"].
€500
Raymond QUENEAU (to Boris VIAN)
L'instant fatal
Gallimard|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of which only 13 deluxe copies were printed on pur fil paper, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine sunned with two small tears at foot, a crease mark at foot of second cover, complete with publisher's slip.
Very precious autograph inscription signed by Raymond Queneau on the half-title page to his great friend Boris Vian and his wife Michèle: "A Michèle à Boris Vian, en toute joyeuseté Queneau." ["To Michèle to Boris Vian, in all joyfulness Queneau."]
€1,500
(to Boris VIAN) Gérard LEGRAND
Puissances du jazz
Librairie Arcanes|Paris 1953|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine creased and lightly sunned, paper yellowed.
Iconography.
Very precious signed autograph inscription from Gérard Legrand on the half-title page: "A Boris Vian, poète authentique et méconnu, qui voulut bien naguère se prêter au supplice d'une interview... où transparaissait Duke Ellington. Amical hommage" ["To Boris Vian, authentic and unrecognized poet, who was kind enough to submit to the ordeal of an interview... where Duke Ellington shone through. Friendly tribute"].
€500
Raymond QUENEAU (to Boris VIAN)
Anthologie des jeunes auteurs
J.A.R.|Paris 1955|14 x 19 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Half havana morocco binding, smooth spine, decorative paper boards, brown paper doublure to endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, signed binding by Goy & Vilaine.
Contributions by Louis Calaferte, René Fallet, Yves Gibeau...
Very precious autograph inscription signed by Raymond Queneau to his great friend Boris Vian: "A Ursula, à Boris leur ami. Queneau." ["To Ursula, to Boris their friend. Queneau."]
€1,800
Lorédan LARCHEY
Gens singuliers
F. Henry|Paris s. d. [circa 1867]|11 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition.
About Berbiguier, Lutterbach, Pierre le Grand, Grimod, Castellane...
Spine sunned and split, boards detached with small marginal lacks, handsome interior condition.
Rare autograph inscription from the author to Jules Clarétie on the front cover, a small ink drawing representing a face, probably by the dedicatee's hand on verso of the back cover.
€100
Horace MOUCHY
Catalogue de la bibliothèque du château de Mouchy
Léon Techener|Paris 1872|18.50 x 27 cm|relié
The first edition, published in a small number of copies on laid paper.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands showing some rubbing, gilt noble arms at foot of spine, joints rubbed, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Engraved bookplate pasted on one pastedown.
Rare.
Handsome interior condition.
Signed autograph inscription from a member of the de Mouchy family to the vicomte de Lorencez.

€350
Maxime WEYGAND
Turenne
Flammarion|Paris 1929|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
New edition.
Spine lightly sunned, traces of adhesive tape at head and foot of spine and covers.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Maxime Weygand to Marc Magnin.
€50
Kurd von SCHLÖZER
Chasot. Zur Geschichte Friedrichs des Großen und seiner Zeit[Chasot. On the History of Frederick the Great and His Times]
Wilhelm Herz|Berlin 1858|13.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments adorned with gilt fleurons at the corners, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns (small paper lack at foot of one endpaper), original wrappers preserved, speckled edges.
Some foxing, very light marginal discoloration at head of first board, small black stains in margins of boards.
Rare autograph inscription signed, in German, by Kurd don Schlözer, on the first wrapper to a Madame de Staal.
€280
Xavier MARTIN
Voltaire méconnu, aspects cachés de l'humanisme des Lumières (1750-1800)
Dominique Martin Morin|Poitiers 2015|15 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Xavier Martin to Pierre Gourdin.

€30
Jacques FAIZANT
Allez vous rhabiller. - Rue Panse-Bougre. - Au lapin d'Austerlitz
Denoël|Paris 1992|15.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
Collected edition.
Handsome copy, with newspaper cutting.
Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Faizant to Geneviève Gourdin.

€60
Paul CHAPONNIÈRE
Voltaire chez les calvinistes
Librairie académique Perrin|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|broché
New edition.
First cover slightly soiled with light dampstains.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Chaponnière to Jacques Patin.
€30
Fernand CAUSSY
Voltaire seigneur de village
Hachette & Cie|Paris 1912|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition.
A small lack and a crease mark at foot of back cover, another crease on the front cover.
Iconography.
Signed autograph inscription from Fernand Caussy to André Gasquet.
€50
Xavier de COURVILLE
Un apôtre de l'art du théâtre au XVIIIe siècle : Luigi Riccoboni dit Lélio - Un apôtre de l'art du théâtre au XVIIIe siècle : Luigi Riccoboni dit Lélio. Introduction et bibliographie
Librairie E. Droz • Librairie Théâtrale|Paris 1943-1958|16.50 x 25.50 cm|4 volumes brochés
First edition.
Spine sunned.
Handsome complete set in 3 volumes:
- Volume I: L'expérience italienne (1676-1715)
- Volume II: L'expérience française (1716-1731)
- Volume III: La leçon (1732-1753)
Signed and inscribed by Xavier de Courville to Charles Gourdin on the second and third volumes.
The first volume is enhanced with a two-page dated and signed autograph letter from Xavier de Courville regarding the forthcoming publication of the second volume and the activities of the theatrical association "Les amis d'Arlequin" which he directed.
We include, to complete this set: Luigi Riccoboni dit Lélio: Introduction et bibliographie, by the...
€450
G. SUSANE
La tactique financière de Calonne
Arthur Rousseau|Paris 1901|16.50 x 25.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Half navy blue shagreen binding, spine very slightly faded with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled top edge, soiled cover preserved.
Autograph inscription signed by G. Susane to Monsieur Baron.

€60
Jean-Pierre VOIDIES
Irène
René Debresse|Rodez 1957|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a small scratch in the margin of the front cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Pierre Voidies to his friend the poet Charles Dobzynski: " ... avec mes félicitations pour la naissance du bébé..." ["... with my congratulations for the birth of the baby..."]

€40
Jacques de LACRETELLE
Histoire de Paola Ferrani
Flammarion|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, service de presse stamp at foot of back cover.
Spine lightly sunned, paper marginally brittle on some leaves, complete with publisher's slip.
Signed autograph inscription from Jacques de Lacretelle to Benjamin Crémieux.
€80
Marcel AYMÉ
Vogue la galère
Grasset|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
Second edition published the same year as the original, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Two small stains and two tears at head and foot of spine, the folding drawing by Gérard Cochet is cut in two and loose.
Signed autograph inscription from Marcel Aymé to Luc Vincent.
€100
Jean SARRUS
Edgar Faure
Editions Journal du parlement|Paris s. d. [circa 1956]|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Two small tears at head of spine, the first gathering was slightly mis-cut causing minor lacks without gravity at heads of pages.
Work illustrated with a photographic portrait of Edgar Faure as frontispiece.
Signed autograph inscription from Jean Sarrus to André Morice, several times minister and former mayor of Nantes.
€50
Roland PETIT
J'ai dansé sur les flots
Grasset|Paris 1993|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Iconography.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roland Petit: "Cher Alain Delon comme tu le vois je garde toujours un souvenir amical et ébloui de ta merveilleuse prestation de danseur, bien à toi. Roland Petit." ["Dear Alain Delon as you can see I always keep a friendly and dazzled memory of your marvelous performance as a dancer, yours truly. Roland Petit."]

€300
Raymond de DE BECKER
De Tom Mix à James Dean ou le mythe de l'homme dans le cinéma américain
Arthème Fayard|Paris 1959|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Iconography.
Spine slightly creased.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Raymond de Becker: "En hommage à Alain Delon pour lui dire mon admiration et ma sympathie et le désir que j'ai de le connaître autrement que sur les écrans." ["In homage to Alain Delon to tell him of my admiration and sympathy and my desire to know him other than on screen."]

€120
Marcel AYMÉ
Le chemin des écoliers
Gallimard|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy despite small tears at foot of spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Marcel Aymé: " Pour Luc Vincent avec toutes mes amitiés, Marcel Aymé".
€200
Henri TROYAT
Le front dans les nuages
Flammarion • Editions ex-libris|Paris • & Lausanne 1959|14.50 x 20 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
New edition.
Publisher's Bradel binding in full blue boards, smooth spine, with the illustrated dust jacket.
Small stains to edges, otherwise handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Henri Troyat to Madame André Morice, several times minister and former mayor of Nantes.
€30
Eugène DUBOIS
Penser et oublier. Poésies
Borrani et Droz • Kiessling Schnée & Co|Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Leipzig 1855|10 x 15 cm|relié
First edition.
Half red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands showing minor rubbing, date gilt at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt.
Occasional light foxing.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Eugène Dubois to his friend the poet Adolphe Napoléon Didron in the form of a quatrain and ending on the title page with this self-criticism by the author: "Dans ce petit livre, il y a neuf pièces sur dix à supprimer."
Our copy is enhanced with several corrections and manuscript additions by Eugène Dubois on pages 9, 37, 49, 50, 65 as well as important manuscript...
€300
Jean GUITTON
L'amour humain suivi de deux essais : Les relations de famille. - Le démon de midi
Aubier|Paris 1955|13 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Jean Guitton to the politician André Morice who was several times minister and senator-mayor of Nantes from 1965 to 1977 and his wife.
€50
Sigfredo ARIEL
El cielo imaginario
Vigia|Matanzas 1996|18 x 27.50 cm|broché retenu par une corde de chanvre
First edition, one of 200 numbered and signed copies, the only issue.
Work illustrated by Violeta Naranjo enhanced by hand and embellished with collages.
Our copy contains a beautiful autograph inscription dated and signed by Ariel Sigfredo to a French poetess.
€300
Pablo M. TURULL
La nueva revolucion
Imp. Henrich|Barcelona 1919|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Some foxing.
Autograph inscription signed by Pablo M. Turull in French to the director of the philosophical review.
€30
Monseigneur CHEVROT
La vie de l'homme nouveau
Desclée de Brouwer|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
Spine slightly sunned.
Signed autograph inscription from Monseigneur Chevrot to Maurice Martin du Gard.
€40
Claude SEIGNOLLE
Le Gâloup
Bibliothèque Maléfique|Paris 1960|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Work illustrated with drawings hors-texte.
Handsome copy despite a small scribble in black ballpoint pen at the head of the page bearing the inscription.
Signed autograph inscription from Claude Seignolle to his friend Claude Aveline expanded with his printed stamp "Hommage de l'auteur"

€50
Léon-Paul FARGUE
Espaces
Nrf|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First collected edition on ordinary paper, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine slightly sunned, small stain to head of front cover, light foxing affecting mainly the first leaves.
Signed and inscribed by Léon-Paul Fargue to Léon Daudet

€150
Vicente HUIDOBRO, Joseph SIMA
Gilles de Raiz
Editions Totem • José Corti|Paris 1932|17.50 x 22.50 cm|relié sous chemise et étui
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with a portrait of the author by Pablo Picasso and two drawings by Joseph Sima.
Half black calf binding with bands, smooth spine, title and author's name in red, boards enhanced with red varnish panels evoking snakeskin, red edges, covers and spine preserved, chemise and slipcase in half black calf, black cloth boards, black felt lining, elegant and spectacular binding signed Georges Leroux.
Handsome copy perfectly established in a superb bloody binding by Leroux recalling the sanguinary turpitudes of Gilles de Raiz.
Very rare autograph inscription signed by Vicente Huidobro to Lady Rothermere...
€5,000
Albert METZGER
Une poignée de documents inédits concernant madame de Warens 1726-1754 trouvés à Londres aux Archives d'état, à Turin, et à l'ancien tabellion de Chambéry
Henri Georg|Lyon 1888|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
First edition printed on laid paper.
Bradel binding in grey half-cloth, smooth spine, burgundy shagreen title-label with marginal scuffs, marbled paper boards, upper corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Handsome copy complete with the portrait of Madame de Warens at the beginning of the volume and the facsimile of a letter at the end of the volume.
Madame de Warens was the tutor and mistress of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Our copy contains two signed autograph inscriptions by Henri Metzger, the first to Dr. L. Blottière on an endpaper, and the second, on the half-title page, to André Perrin.
€80
Jacques PRÉVERT
Fatras
Gallimard|Paris 1966|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with 57 pictures by the author.
A little scuffed on joints as usually.
Signed handwritten inscription by Jacques Prévert.
€450
Henri BÉHAR
Roger Vitrac. Un réprouvé du surréalisme
A. Nizet|Paris 1966|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Traces of rubbing and small tears to spine, one tear at head of front cover.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Béhar: "A Jacques Baron ce Vitrac dont il parle avec tant de chaleur." ["To Jacques Baron this Vitrac of whom he speaks with such warmth."]
Our copy is enriched with a manuscript note by Jacques Baron about Roger Vitrac.
€80
Paul GINISTY
Comédiennes du XVIIIème siècle. Mademoiselle Gogo, mademoiselle Beauménard de la Comédie Française 1730-1799
Charpentier & Fasquelle|Paris 1913|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in grey half cloth, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, black shagreen title label with marginal tear, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with 12 plates hors-texte.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Ginisty to Henri Lavedan.
€50
Lucien PEREY, Gaston MAUGRAS
Une femme du monde au XVIIIème siècle. Dernières années de Madame d'Epinay. Son salon et ses amis d'après des lettres et des documents inédits
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1883|14 x 23 cm|relié
First edition.
Bradel binding in half blue cloth, smooth spine, title-label and authors' names in black shagreen, gilt date at foot, gilt monogram at head, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
Amusing bookplate of Jules Couët, librarian archivist of the Comédie-Française, pasted on a pastedown: "Ex-libris du cabinet d'un vieux bibliophile".
Autograph inscription signed by Lucien Perey to Maurice Tourneur-Souverain enriched with the signature of Gaston Maugras.

€80
Lucien PEREY, Gaston MAUGRAS
Une femme du monde au XVIIIème siècle. La jeunesse de Madame d'Epinay d'après des lettres et des documents inédits
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1882|14 x 23 cm|relié
First edition.
Bradel binding in half blue cloth, smooth spine, black shagreen title-label and authors' names, gilt date at foot, gilt monogram at head, marbled paper boards, front cover preserved (the back cover with a significant lack filled in).
Work illustrated with a portrait of Louise d'Epinay as frontispiece.
Charming bookplate of Jules Couët, librarian-archivist of the Comédie-Française, pasted on a pastedown: "Ex-libris du cabinet d'un vieux bibliophile".
Signed autograph inscription from Lucien Perey to Maurice Tourneur enhanced with Gaston Maugras's signature.

€80
(to Antonin ARTAUD) Marcel HIVER
Les cahiers du Cap. N°1 de la nouvelle série
Les cahiers du Cap|Paris 1928|14 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition of the issue of this magazine directed by Marcel Hiver and which intends to lambast and wage war on “the traffickers of art and criticism”
Spine and boards slightly discoloured, discrete restorations on the board margins,
Precious handwritten presentation signed by Marcel Hiver: “A Antonin Artaud dont j'ai lu avec le plus vif intérêt la rayonnante réponse aux surréalistes. En signe de très sincère estime intellectuelle.” “To Antonin Artaud, whose radiant response to the Surrealists I have read with the greatest interest. A sign of utmost intellectual respect.”
We also attach a printed carte de visite by Marcel Hiver on which he added these words...
€800
Emmanuel BOVE, René BEN SUSSAN
Un père et sa fille
Au sans pareil|Paris 1928|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on Montgolfier laid paper.
Spine and boards marginally discolored and sunned as usual, a crease mark at foot of first board, bookplate pasted on endpaper.
Work illustrated with 8 lithographs by René Ben Sussan.
Autograph inscription signed by Emmanuel Bove: "A Willy Michel de tout coeur." ["To Willy Michel with all my heart."]
€300
COLETTE
Mes cahiers
Aux armes de France|Paris 1941|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
Illustrated edition with a portrait of Colette by Luc-Albert Moreau, one of 300 numbered hors commerce copies on Ivoirine paper.
Restorations to spine and joints, small corner lacks filled on boards, handsome interior condition.
Exceptional and precious autograph inscription signed by Colette: "Pour Drieu La Rochelle en souvenir de Colette." ["For Drieu La Rochelle in memory of Colette."]
€1,800
Jean TARDIEU
Comme ceci comme cela
Gallimard|Paris 1979|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Jean Tardieu to André Laude.

€60
CASAMAYOR
Et pour finir le terrorisme...
Gallimard|Paris 1983|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Casamayor: "A Raymond Aron pour rester dans le concret..." ["To Raymond Aron to remain in the concrete..."]

€70
Jorge AMADO
La bataille du petit Trianon
Stock|Paris 1980|13 x 22 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jorge Amado to Daniel Odier.

€150
Marcel MARION
Machault d'Arnouville. Etude sur l'histoire du contrôleur général des finances de 1749 à 1754
Hachette & Cie|Paris 1891|14 x 22.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Half midnight blue shagreen binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands, marbled paper boards with moiré effect, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled top edge.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Marcel Marion to his friend Rebelleau.

€100
Pierre GARNIER
Le jardin japonais du poète Yu
La main courante|La Souterraine 2003|14 x 21 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Beautiful full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Pierre Garnier to his friend, the poet Charles Dobzynski.

€40
Maurice BITTER
Le cri du silence
Club Lorca|Barcelona 1967|14 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy despite the spine and boards being slightly and marginally sunned.
Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Bitter to his friend, the poet Charles Dobzynski, with a manuscript annotation by Maurice Bitter on page 17.

€40
Louis ALTHUSSER
Montesquieu. La politique et l'histoire
P.U.F.|Paris 1959|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very lightly sunned without significance and with two small tears at head and foot, otherwise handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed copy from Louis Althusser to Pierre Abraham.

€500
Édouard DUJARDIN
Théâtre II
Mercure de France|Paris 1924|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy despite a crease on the back cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Edouard Dujardin to Henry Charpentier.
€80
Henri LION
Un magistrat homme de lettres au dix-huitième siècle. Le président Hénault 1685-1770
Plon-Nourrit & Cie|Paris 1903|14.50 x 22.50 cm|relié
First edition illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of President Hénault.
Bradel binding in red half-cloth, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, blue shagreen title label with traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed Petitot.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed copy from Henri Lion to Monsieur Truffier: "... à l'artiste et au voisin..." ["...to the artist and neighbor..."]
Our copy is exceptionally contains a signed autograph letter from Henri Lion to the same.
€120
René CHATEAU
Les drivers. D'après les confidences de Steve B.
Filipacchi|Paris 1987|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite small traces of corner creases on the first cover.
Confessions of a thief of beautiful sedans turned away from cars!
Autograph inscription dated and signed by René Château to Jean-Jacques Bitoun.
€80
Pascal QUIGNARD
Albucius
P.O.L.|Paris 1990|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription from Pascal Quignard to Frédéric Verney.

€60
Joachim MERLANT
Le roman personnel de Rousseau à Fromentin
Hachette & Cie|Paris 1905|13 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy despite two small tears and two slight lacks at head and foot of spine.
Precious signed autograph inscription by Joachim Herlant: "A monsieur Bergson professeur au Collège de France, hommage de respectueuse reconnaissance. Joachim Herlant." ["To Mr. Bergson professor at the Collège de France, tribute of respectful recognition. Joachim Herlant."]
€120
(to Antonin ARTAUD) Vsevolod Mikhailovitch GARCHINE
La fleur rouge - Exemplaire d'Antonin Artaud[The Red Flower – Antonin Artaud’s Copy]
Editions Rhéa|Paris 1921|25.50 x 33 cm|broché sous chemise et étui.
First edition of the French translation prepared by Soudeba, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Illustrated with plates by Colette Nel.
The copy is presented in a red half-morocco folder, smooth spine, slipcase edged with red morocco, the whole signed by Goy & Vilaine.
Exceptional and highly important presentation copy inscribed and signed by René Allendy, a pioneer of psychoanalysis in France whose patients included René Crevel, Anaïs Nin and Antonin Artaud, further enriched with the handwritten signature of Colette Nel-Dumonchel, who married Dr. Allendy after he was widowed by her sister: "A notre cher ami Antonin Artaud. Bien affectueusement."
€4,000
Gabriel, abbé BRIZARD
De l'amour de Henri IV pour les lettres
Cazin|Paris 1786|8.50 x 13.50 cm|relié
Cazin edition composed with the first edition printed by Philippe-Denis Pierre, with a half-title and a relay title bearing Cazin's address and dated 1786.
Full brown morocco binding, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments richly adorned with gilt floral motifs, gilt date at foot, gilt roulettes on headcaps, frame of sextuple gilt fillets on boards decorated at corners with gilt fleurons, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, frame of gilt dentelle on pastedowns, gilt fillets on leading edges, all edges gilt, elegant nineteenth-century binding.
A handsome copy with very wide margins and perfectly established.
€450
Auguste LE BRETON
Les bourlingueurs
Plon|Paris 1972|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Iconography.
Amusing autograph inscription signed by Auguste Le Breton to Roger Colombani "... en souvenir d'un mauvais souvenir. Ah ! ces truands à la con !" ["... in memory of a bad memory. Ah! those damn crooks!"]
€60
Françoise PARTURIER
La lettre d'Irlande
Albin Michel|Paris 1979|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Françoise Parturier to Boris Kidel.
€50
Honoré GÉVAUDAN
Flic. Les vérités de la police
Jean-Claude Lattès|Paris 1980|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Honoré Gévaudan to Roger Colombani.
€50
Daniel GUÉRIN
Les assassins de Ben Barka
Guy Authier|Paris 1975|12.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Daniel Guérin to Roger Colombani.
€60
CARRASCO
Prolapsus du rectum
Masson & Cie|Paris 1934|16.50 x 25.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Half marbled fawn sheep binding, spine with four raised bands set with gilt undulating fillets decorated with gilt fillets and typographical motifs stamped in blind, red shagreen title and author labels, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Handsome copy beautifully executed.
Autograph inscription signed by Professor Carrasco to his colleague Ernest Robidet.
€80
Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE
Mea culpa suivi de La vie et l'oeuvre de Semmelweis
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1937|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 125 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 25 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies after 15 Holland and 40 pur fil.
Spine and margins of covers skilfully restored.
Autograph inscription signed by Louis-Ferdinand Céline "A Madame Marthe Pujol Bien affectueusement L.F. Céline".
Precious deluxe copy with an autograph inscription by the author.
€4,500
COLLECTIF
L'oeuvre de Aimé Morot
Hachette & Cie|Paris 1906|34 x 44 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition printed in 500 numbered copies at press and bearing Aimé Morot's signature on the justification page.
Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine.
Introduction by C. Moreau-Vauthier.
Work illustrated with 60 plates reproducing works by Aimé Morot.
Light foxing affecting the endpapers.
Rare and handsome copy.
€1,500
Lawrence DURRELL
Tunc
Gallimard|Paris 1969|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Three stains at top of rear cover, three small light stains on front cover.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Lawrence Durrell to his friend Janine Brun: "For Janine Brun of Sauve in the Languedoc from Lawrence Durrell 40 rue de l'Université chez Julian. 1969" ["For Janine Brun of Sauve in the Languedoc from Lawrence Durrell 40 rue de l'Université chez Julian. 1969"] enhanced with a small drawn sun and a Greek frieze bordering the autograph inscription on its left.
Among the olive trees and under the Mediterranean sun, Lawrence Durrell met in the mid-1960s the young and vivacious "Jany"...
€250
Paul VERLAINE, Louis ANQUETIN
Confessions
Publication du "Fin de siècle"|Paris 1895|12 x 19.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Hollande, only deluxe copies issued.
Bound in cornered red morocco, spine with compartments tooled in black, gilt date at the foot of the spine, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, binding signed Devauchelle.
Illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author by Louis Anquetin bearing the autograph signature of Paul Verlaine on the lower part.
Provenance: Charles Hayoit library (bookplate on the pastedown endpaper).
€4,500
Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE
Plainte contre inconnu
Nrf|Paris 1924|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the advance copies.
Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to Léon Bérard: "... avec confiance..." ["with confidence..."] on the endpaper.
Spine sunned, endpaper with small tear at foot, paper yellowed.
€350
André DHÔTEL
Les chemins du long voyage
Gallimard|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Two adhesive paper marks at foot of spine which also has a lack and a tear.
Signed autograph inscription from André Dhôtel to Maître Maurice Garçon.
€60
Jean CASSOU
Légion
Gallimard|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, statement of fourth edition.
A red stain at foot of first cover, paper yellowed.
Signed autograph inscription from Jean Cassou to Jacques-Henri Jouheaud.
€30
Raymond QUENEAU
Loin de Rueil
Gallimard|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
Spine and boards soiled with small tears or corner lacks.
Rare signed autograph inscription from Raymond Queneau to Jacques-Henry Jouheaud on this text.
€150
Alain MABANCKOU
Les cigognes sont immortelles
Seuil|Paris 2018|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy retaining the illustrated dust jacket.
Signed and dated autograph inscription from Alain Mabanckou to Michel Serres.
€60
Roland & Nicolas TOPOR
Un homme tout esquinté
Balland|Paris 1972|15 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with drawings by Roland Topor.
Autograph inscription signed by Roland Topor to Cécile Barthelemy enriched with the manuscript signature of Nicolas Topor.
€180
George SAND
Le marquis de Villemer[The Marquis de Villemer]
Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1864|14.50 x 23 cm|relié
First edition of the theatrical adaptation.
Bound in half red shagreen, spine in four compartments set with gilt stipples adorned with double gilt spine panels, marbled paper plates, marbled endpapers, contemporary binding.
Precious handwritten presentation signed by George Sand: “à monsieur Huart en lui demandant pardon de tout le mal que je lui donne.” “To Mr Huart asking for his forgiveness for all the harm I am causing him.”

Provenance: from the Grandsire library with its ex-libris.
€3,800
Michel TOURNIER, Alain GAUTHIER
Le miroir à deux faces : La fugue du Petit Poucet. - Ikonut ou l'infini et les Eskimos. - Amandine ou les deux jardins
Seuil jeunesse|Paris 1994|23.50 x 33.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
Edition en partie originale ornée illustrations d'Alain Gauthier.
Agréable exemplaire.
binding à la bradel de l'éditeur en plein cartonnage, spine lisse, plats illustrés.
Envoi autographe daté et signé de Michel Tournier : "Pour Florence en souvenir du premier jour de printemps. Michel Tournier..."
€150
Jules NORIAC
Le 101e régiment
A. Bourdilliat & Cie|Paris 1860|20.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on laid paper, the most limited deluxe edition with 13 tinted paper copies.
Bradel binding in full marbled paper, smooth spine, brown morocco title-label, top edge gilt on deckled edges, modern binding signed Thomas Boichot.
Signed autograph inscription by Jules Noriac, below the justification page, to Edouard Delessert.
Work illustrated with 70 illustrations in and hors-texte by Armand-Dumarescq, G. Janet, Pelcoq, Morin and Deuxétoiles.
Our copy is exceptionally expanded with all the proofs of the illustrations printed on China paper.
Occasional light foxing and marginal stains at foot of some leaves.
€750
François MITTERRAND
La rose au poing
Flammarion|Paris 1973|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First paperback edition published the same year as the first edition.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from François Mitterrand to Simone Denizet.
€450
René DAUMAL, Etienne COURNAULT
Le contre ciel[The Counter Heaven]
Université de Paris|Paris 1936|15.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on Auvergne paper, ours one of 75 not-for-sale copies, the only printing after 10 copies on China and a few hors commerce copies; this copy specially printed for René Daumal.

Frontispiece illustrated with an original lithograph by Étienne Cournault.
Very faint, insignificant foxing to the margins of the covers.
A handsome copy complete with its original wraparound band.

Exceptional and superb signed autograph inscription dated 27 December 1936 from René Daumal to his future partner Véra Milanova : « à Véra Milanova – à toi Véra, d'abord ces anciens mensonges (que je n'ai pu nourrir...
€6,500
René ÉTIEMBLE
Peaux de couleuvre
Gallimard|Paris 1948|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine slightly wrinkled.
Fine and important autograph inscription signed by René Etiemble to Emmanuel Mounier: "Pour E. Mounier à qui on ne saurait marchander de l'écriture. Etiemble" ["To E. Mounier to whom one cannot haggle over writing. Etiemble"]
€80
Henri QUEFFÉLEC
Au bout du monde
Mercure de France|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Slight sunning to head and foot of spine, otherwise a handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Queffelec to M. Jouheaud.
€50
Henri THOMAS
La vie ensemble
Gallimard|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, with no mention of deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine slightly sunned, bibliophile's printed stamp at head of title page.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from Henri Thomas to César Santelli.
€150
Camille LEMERCIER
Les fanas du ciné
Flammarion|Paris 1977|15 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on alfa vellum paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Handsome signed autograph inscription from Camille Lemercier: "A mon amie Régine Deforges dont j'admire le talent et la beauté, bref qui est la séduction même ! Ce dimanche de la Pentecôte 1986. Camille L. Dutourd." ["To my friend Régine Deforges whose talent and beauty I admire, in short who is seduction itself! This Pentecost Sunday 1986. Camille L. Dutourd."]
€100