Some "tirages de tête" (most limited deluxe issues)

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Pour Christian mais entre nous demeure, ce qui est plus fort que la vie, le secret des jours partagés. Roger." ["For Christian but between us remains, what is stronger than life, the secret of shared days. Roger."]

First edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
A stain to upper left corner of back board, a small tear at foot of slightly sunned spine.
Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by William Humphrey in French to Christian Giudicelli.

First edition printed in 600 numbered copies on papel de hilo.
Full burgundy flexible boards binding, smooth spine with light superficial scuffs to joints, front board stamped in center with a blind-stamped bird reproducing the illustration from the front cover, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, decorative gilt board-edges on pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, all edges gilt.
Rare autograph inscription signed by José Bergamin: "A Willsen amigo JBergamin." ["To Willsen friend JBergamin."] enriched with a drawing representing a small bird between two flowers.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "A toi, Christian, que le bonhomme d'Ampère soit le signe de notre vie et de notre amitié, je t'embrasse. Roger." ["To you, Christian, may le bonhomme d'Ampère be the sign of our life and our friendship, I embrace you. Roger."]

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on pure thread laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a lack to margin of the first endpaper.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Pour toi, mon Christian, la vie n'est pas brève car tu sais bien que "nous vivrons toujours" Roger." ["For you, my Christian, life is not brief because you know well that 'we will always live' Roger."]

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Quarante ans après "arban" voici le garçon d'orage qui lui répond à sa manière... A toi, Christian, qu'il soit le gage "sur beau papier" de mon affection fraternelle et de ma tendresse. Je t'embrasse. Roger." ["Forty years after "arban" here is the storm boy who responds to him in his own way... To you, Christian, may it be the token "on beautiful paper" of my brotherly affection and my tenderness. I embrace you. Roger."]

Comment je vois le Monde [The World as I See It], Paris 1934, 12x19cm, bound.
First edition of the French translation published a year before the English translation, one of 10 numbered copies on Hollande, most limited deluxe issue.
Dark gray half morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, patterned paper boards, gray paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved (slightly wrinkled and with small tears), top edge gilt over untrimmed edges, binding signed P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
A few foxing spots to endpapers and to some leaves on the untrimmed edges, bookplate on pastedown.
A very rare untrimmed copy of this fundamental text by the brilliant scientist.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian, à qui je dois beaucoup de cette joie pour qu'il la garde toute sa vie dans son coeur, son ami. Roger. 17/3/74" ["To Christian, to whom I owe much of this joy so that he may keep it all his life in his heart, his friend. Roger. 17/3/74"]

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
Full black shagreen binding, lightened spine with five raised bands decorated with black fillets, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Maurice-Pierre Boyé to Paul Favatier.
Our copy is enhanced with an autograph letter dated and signed as well as a postcard, mounted on tabs at the beginning of the volume, from Maurice-Pierre Boyé to the bibliophile Paul Favatier.

First edition, one of 12 lettered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
Handsome copy of this work published under the semi-pseudonym of Gwenn-Aël.
Autograph inscription signed by Gwenn-Aël Bolloré to Caro Canaille, alias Alice Rim, wife of the caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as Max Jacob: "Pour Caro Canaille en souvenir Opera avec mon affection. Gwenn-Aël Bolloré." ["For Caro Canaille in memory of Opera with my affection. Gwenn-Aël Bolloré."]

First edition, one of the rare copies printed on Holland paper, of which no mention is made.
Split spine, corner losses to boards, handsome interior condition.
Illustrated work, with frontispieces to each of the two texts showing portraits of the Princess and Prince de Beauvau, here in duplicate states.

First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
A small tear to the upper left corner of the front cover and a restoration to its verso, handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by André Dhôtel to Claude Couffon: "... en souvenir amical de la revue 84..." ["in friendly remembrance of the review 84..."]

First edition printed in a very small number of this offprint from the March 1st, 1958 issue of the Nouvelle Revue Française.
Minor creases to margins of first cover, not affecting text.
Rare.

First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe issue.
Spine lightly sunned with a small harmless tear at foot, otherwise a handsome copy.
Printed bibliophile's stamp at head of one endpaper.

First edition, one of 220 numbered copies on snow vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Daniel.
We include a page and a half of the manuscript of the work extensively corrected by Jean Daniel.

First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Preface by Valéry Larbaud.

First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation by Francis de Miomandre, one of 25 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on pure Arches laid paper, deluxe copy.
Half brown shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed Jean Courty.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 170 numbered copies on alfama paper, the only deluxe copies announced.
Handsome copy lacking the illustrated dust jacket.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

First collected edition, one of the rare copies on Holland paper of which no mention is made.
Spine and boards marginally lightened, some minor foxing.
This volume contains: Le Pélerin passionné, Enone au clair visage & Sylves, Eriphyle & Sylves nouvelles.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on bouffant vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition printed in a very small number of copies on laid paper, our copy bearing No. 1 and intended for Alfred Westphal's wife "... l'inspiratrice..."
Half brown morocco binding with corners, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with a vertical gilt floral frieze enhanced with red mosaic morocco pieces forming petals, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed David.
Spine and first cover slightly lightened.
Letter-preface by Gabriel Monod, work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Doctor Lortet.
Handsome copy pleasingly bound.

First edition in French, one of 17 hand-numbered copies, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 106 numbered copies on Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a small shadow caused by a press cutting glued to a flap of the crystal paper protecting the work.

First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pure wove paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy despite light worming to the edges.
Work illustrated with an original etching by François Salvat as frontispiece.

First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on Lana vellum for each of the volumes, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 62 numbered copies on Montval, deluxe copy.
Fine copy.

L'amant de la Chine du nord [The North China Lover], Gallimard, Paris 1991, 15x21,5cm, original wrappers.
First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on vélin pur chiffon de Rives, the only deluxe issue (grands papiers).
A copy in perfectly mint condition of this novel hailed by the French critics as a return to “the Duras of the great books and the great days,” giving a mature and complex outlook on the dramatic experiences of Duras's adolescence.

First edition, one of 50 copies on Annonay rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy illustrated with photographs in hors-texte.

First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on laid paper.
Iconography.
Very fine copy of this important correspondence between the author and his secretary.

First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on alfa mousse paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies bound in full cloth, the only deluxe copies.
Publisher's binding in full brown cloth, smooth spine, with a photographic portrait of Henri Béraud in a medallion on the first cover.
Precious dated and signed autograph inscription from Jean Butin to Germaine Béraud, Henri's widow: "A Germaine Béraud, qui, après les derniers beaux jours, partagea le pain noir de l'épreuve et de l'injustice. En souhaitant que ce livre puisse contribuer à servir la mémoire du grand écrivain. Le 3/8/79." ["To Germaine Béraud, who, after the last beautiful days, shared the dark bread of hardship and injustice. Hoping that this book may help serve the memory of the great writer. 3/8/79."]

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Fine copy.
Introduction and notes by G. Jean-Aubry.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Some foxing affecting mainly the endpapers.
Preface by Francis Poulenc, iconography.
Autograph inscription dated December 1936 and signed by Marthe de Kerrieu to a couple of friends presenting her wishes and wishing them happy holidays for the end of year, enhanced with the signature of Francis Poulenc.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies with a few hors commerce copies on the same paper.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition in French, one of 300 numbered copies on pure watermarked rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on pure Lafuma laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the title page slightly shadowed due to the frontispiece portrait on the facing page.
Signed autograph inscription from Jehanne d'Orliac to Louis Brun.

First edition of the theatrical adaptation by Albert Camus, one of 65 numbered copies on pure thread paper, deluxe copy.
A transverse crease mark at the foot of the rear board.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome and rare copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
First cover marginally shaded, small sunning at head and foot of spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Roger Rabiniaux to his friends Gilbert and Geneviève Lafragette: "... ce livre burlesque et lyrique mais qui n'est pas un jeu Gilbert, qui est le témoignage du désarroi d'un homme et d'une société... Mais qui est un cri tragique..." ["... this burlesque and lyrical book which is not a game Gilbert, which is the testimony of the disarray of a man and a society... But which is a tragic cry..."]

First edition printed in 300 numbered copies on pure Lafuma paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Vincent Muselli to N. Pascault.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Johannot laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 200 hors commerce copies numbered on salmon paper and reserved for friends of Martine Carol and Jacques Laurent, deluxe copy.
Spine of chemise sunned, boards of the red felt slipcase partially faded at their margins, press cuttings included.
Autograph inscription signed by Martine Carol who created the role of Caroline chérie to her friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu, Marcel Pagnol, but also Max Jacob and André Salmon: "A toi Carlo à qui je dois mon 1er film... avec l'espoir de te retrouver très très bientôt. Je t'embrasse Caroline Martine" ["To you Carlo to whom I owe my first film... with the hope of seeing you again very very soon. I embrace you Caroline Martine"] enriched with an autograph inscription signed by Cecil Saint-Laurent: "Avec mon admiration" ["With my admiration"].

New edition of the French translation and first edition of the French translation established by Guy Lévis Mano, one of 98 numbered copies on vellum, deluxe issue.
Handsome copy of this work with the original text in Castilian facing the French translation.

First edition, one of 108 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Half burgundy morocco binding with bands, spine slightly faded with four raised bands, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, slightly soiled covers and sunned spine preserved, top edge gilt, signed binding by Myriam Lambert.
A handsomely established copy.

First edition, one of a few numbered copies on pure laid paper of which no mention is made.
Minor tears without consequence to the spine at head and at the deckled edges, traces of light corner folds to the boards, a light stain in the margin of the first board, rare full-margined copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Admiral Jules-Théophile Docteur to Monsieur Delesalle.

First edition published in the wake of the resounding and historic front page "J'accuse" printed in the newspaper "L'Aurore", one of 200 numbered copies on laid paper, each justified by the publisher.
Bound in red half-shagreen, spine with four raised bands gilt-ruled with dotted fillets and decorated with gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Some rubbing along the joints, pleasingly fresh interior.
Illustrated with a photographic portrait of Emile Zola as frontispiece.
Includes numerous contributions, among them Paul Alexis, Jean Psichari, Elisée Reclus, Joseph Reinach, Paul Adam, Maurice Bouchor, Georges Eekhoud, Gustave Geoffroy, René Ghil, André Ferdinand-Hérold, Camille Lemonnier, Laurent Tailhade, Paul Fort, Mecislas Golberg, Camille Mauclair, Pierre Quillard...
The committee of sponsorship included, among others, Georges Clemenceau, Octave Mirbeau, Séverine, Maurice Maeterlinck and Emile Verhaeren...

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Endpapers lightly and partially shaded without severity, spine imperceptibly lightened, handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by the great seducer Georges Simenon to the wife of the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim: "A ma femme N°2 de rechange Alice en dépit du ménage de rechange Carlo-Tigy en toute affection. Georges Simenon. Comme ça il y aura toujours du bonheur possible !" ["To my replacement wife No. 2 Alice despite the replacement household Carlo-Tigy with all affection. Georges Simenon. That way there will always be possible happiness!"]

New edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite two small areas of sunning at head and foot of spine.

New edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite two small sunning marks at head and foot of spine.
We include a numbered booklet from a gathering of Max Jacob's friends in Quimper on June 17th, 1961, containing a menu proposed by Max Jacob, a manuscript letter and a manuscript card from Jean Denoël regarding events related to the commemoration of Max Jacob's memory.

First edition in French, one of 20 numbered copies on pure Lafuma paper, ours unnumbered but properly watermarked Lafuma, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome full-margined copy despite minor worming to endpapers.

First edition, one of the numbered copies from the special issue reserved for friends, collaborators and subscribers of "Lettres nouvelles".
Fine copy.

First edition of the French adaptation by Michel Déon, one of 120 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Illustrated.
Handsome copy despite two crease marks on the covers.

First edition, one of 11 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy despite endpapers very lightly and partially shadowed.

First edition in French, one of the numbered copies on Téka paper, the only printing.
Our copy is complete with the Gallimard publisher's slip recommending not to expose this work to public view: ..."For this reason, we think it preferable to ask Booksellers NOT TO DISPLAY THIS VOLUME IN PUBLIC VIEW and to take special care that it IS NOT GIVEN OR SOLD TO MINORS"...
Handsome copy.

Definitive edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
A small tear at foot of spine, handsome copy.

First edition of this selection of texts, one of 16 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe issue.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition of the theatrical adaptation by Pierre Fresnay and Jacques-Henri Duval, one of 100 numbered copies on pure rag Arches laid paper, deluxe copy.
Two small light sunning marks to spine without significance.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure rag Lana paper, the only deluxe copies.
Very fine copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 75 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite slight tears without loss to the center of the front cover

New edition with some parts in first edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours one of 10 hors commerce copies in Roman numerals reserved for the "Friends of Max Jacob," deluxe copy.
Fine copy.
Preface by Pierre-Albert Birot.
We include two autograph signed cards from (Jean) Denoël to Carlo Rim, great friend of Max Jacob, on Nrf letterhead, regarding the deluxe paper printing of this work and the request for a possible loan of a caricature of Max Jacob by Carlo Rim for an exhibition dedicated to the poet by the city of Orléans.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on alfa vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of 6 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
Very handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Edouard Herriot to Elie Bouvet.

Gallimard, Paris 1960, 12 x 19cm, in original wrappers.

First edition, one of 40 numbered hors-commerce copies reserved for the author on pur fil paper, only deluxe copies.
Sunned spine, endpapers and inscribed half title page entirely shaded, remains of adhesive paper on the first endpaper and the last page of the text, press cutting attached.
Rare presentation copy signed by Michèle Lacrosil to her friends Gilbert et Geneviève Lafragette: "En témoignage d'amitié à Gilbert Lafragette. Sapotille est heureuse de dire à son parrain (et premier lecteur) sa reconnaissance et son affection et à Geneviève avec mon amitié. Michèle L." “As a token of friendship to Gilbert Lafragette. Sapotille is happy to tell her godfather (and first reader) of her gratitude and affection and to Geneviève with my friendship. Michèle L.”

Gallimard, Paris 1961, 12 x 19cm, in original wrappers.

First edition, one of 20 numbered hors-commerce copies reserved for the author on pur fil paper, only deluxe copies.
Endpapers and inscribed half title page entirely shaded due to the envelope containing the author's autograph letter.
Rare and beautiful copy.
Rare presentation copy signed by Michèle Lacrosil to her friends Gilbert et Geneviève Lafragette: "... comme Sapotille cette inquiète Cajou voudrait être aimée et protégée par vous. Michèle L." “...like Sapotille, this troubled Cajou would like to be loved and protected by you. Michèle L.”
We enclose a note on Gallimard headed paper on which Michèle Lacrosil wrote the surname of her friends.
Finally, our copy is enriched with an autograph letter of 34 lines, dated 29 September 1967 from Michèle Lacrosil to her friends Lafragette, announcing the death of her mother and recounting her snubs as a writer: "... je suis soumise à mon éditeur ! " “...I am subject to my publisher!” and telling them of the recent completion of her latest novel (Demain, Jab-Herma): "... c'est le petit frère de Sapotille..." “...it is Sapotille's younger brother...”

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Japan paper, the only deluxe copies.
Half navy blue morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, pebbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Goy & Vilaine.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on pure Lana rag paper.
Handsome copy despite the slightly faded spine.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on alfa mousse paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on alfa mousse paper.
Handsome copy despite the spine showing slight sunning at head and foot.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on corvol l'orgueilleux paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on corvol l'orgueilleux paper.
Handsome copy despite the spine showing slight sunning at head and foot.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on pur fil du Marais paper.
Handsome copy despite the spine showing slight sunning at head and foot.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies along with some hors commerce copies also on pur fil du Marais paper.
Handsome copy despite the spine and covers showing slight sunning at head and foot.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on pur fil paper.
Handsome copy despite the spine and boards showing slight sunning at head and foot, one endpaper shadowed due to a press article about the work.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on corvol l'orgueilleux paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on corvol l'orgueilleux paper.
Handsome copy despite the spine and boards showing slight sunning at head and foot.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies along with some hors commerce copies also on pur fil du Marais paper.
Handsome copy despite the spine which has a small tear at head.

First edition of the French translation, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned, handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Corvol l'Orgueilleux paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on Corvol paper.
Handsome copy despite slight sunning to head of spine.

First editions of each volume, one of 20 numbered copies on pure fil du Marais paper (first volume) or Lana paper (second volume), the only deluxe copies with some hors commerce copies also on Corvol paper.
Handsome set despite slight sunning to heads of spines.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite very light sunning to head of spine.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Lana rag vellum, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on Lana paper.
Handsome copy despite light worming to spine.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure Marais paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on Marais paper.
Handsome copy despite slight sunning to head of spine and a shadow on one page left by the publisher's slip which served as a bookmark.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
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