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

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Some "tirages de tête" (most limited deluxe issues)
  1. Bouquet de rêves pour Neila
    Joan MIRO [dessin original] Ivan GOLL

    Bouquet de rêves pour NeilaBouquet of Dreams for Neila

    Fernand Mourlot|Paris 1967|25.50 x 33 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    Bouquet de rêves pour Neila
    [Bouquet of Dreams for Neila]
    Fernand Mourlot | Paris 1967 | 25.5 x 33 cm | in leaves in a chemise and slipcase
    Illustrated edition with 18 original insert lithographs in colour by Joan Miró, one of 150 numbered copies on Rives vellum, only print after 25 vellum and 25 non-trade.
    Very beautiful copy.
    Handwritten signature of Joan Miró on the print details page.
    Our copy is enriched with a handwritten inscription dated and signed by Joan Miró to Armand Blanc accompanied with an original drawing in pencil.
    €4,800
  2. Objets perdus
    Jacques PERRET

    Objets perdus

    Gallimard|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 38 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite two slight sunning marks at head and foot of spine.

    €350
  3. Histoire de Calais
    Fernand LENNEL

    Histoire de Calais

    Imprimerie moderne J. Peumeury|Calais 1908|19 x 28.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition, one of the rare copies on Holland paper of which no mention is made.
    Half black shagreen bindings with corners, spines faded and sunned with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards with light scratches of no consequence, endpapers and pastedowns of floral-patterned paper, red edges.
    Some small annotations often chronological in pencil and reading marks in black ink on certain leaves and in the table of contents, some light foxing.
    Our copy is also extra-illustrated with press clippings and leaves of reading notes written by a previous owner.
    Work decorated with 13 plates hors-texte which do not appear to be contained in the...
    €800
  4. Clowns de Paris
    ADLEN, SERGE [Maurice Féaudierre]

    Clowns de Paris

    Les éditions des presses du Temps présent|Paris 1959|26.50 x 35.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition consisting of an album of 27 prints colored or in black in or inset, most numbered and justified by Adlen, one of the 243 numbered copies on offset Sirène du Marais.
    Some small foxing mainly affecting the very first and last leaves.
    Our copy is quite complete of the 27 prints it must contain, and not 25 as erroneously announced to the justification of the print.
    Serge's text.
    Signed autograph dedication of Adlen to Armand Lanoux below the justification of the draw.
    €750
  6. Au long d'une vie
    Henri MASSIS

    Au long d'une vie

    Plon|Paris 1967|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only leading copies.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph dedication signed by Henri Massis to Mr. Jean Pétillard: "... these pages to serve the history of an era that we now witness."
    €120
  7. Prime jeunesse suite au Roman d'un enfant
    Pierre LOTI

    Prime jeunesse suite au Roman d'un enfant

    Calmann Lévy|Paris s. d. [1919]|18 x 19.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japan, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Two small tears in the head and foot of the spine, nice copy wide-margined.

    €800
  8. La voyageuse de nuit
    Alfred FABRE-LUCE

    La voyageuse de nuit

    Plon|Paris 1961|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only leading copies.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph signed by Alfred Fabre-Luce to Dr. J. Quelet.
    €100
  9. Mairot le peintre
    COLLECTIF

    Mairot le peintre

    René Kieffer|Paris 1989|25 x 25 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies including well, on loose leaf, an original engraving Yves Mairot numbered and justified, head print.
    Nice copy.
    Publisher's binding in full canvas sand, smooth back, complete copy of his illustrated jacket.
    Texts by Gabriel Monnet, Yves Mairot and Michel Gauthier-Darley.
    Handwritten signatures of Yves Mairot and Michel Gauthier-Darley below the justification of the draw.
    €100
  10. L'oeuf de héron
    William Butler YEATS, Max ERNST

    L'oeuf de héron

    Les éditions premières|Paris 1950|13 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 25 numbered copies on Marais Crèvecoeur paper, deluxe copies.
    Work illustrated with a cover by Max Ernst.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  11. Le diable au moulin à papier
    Henri POURRAT, François ANGELI

    Le diable au moulin à papier

    La feuille blanche|Paris s. d. [1948]|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First Edition printed in small numbers on Auvergne.
    Back and flat very slightly and marginally insolated.
    Pleasant illustrated example of original woods of François Angeli.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed Henri Pourrat Anne-Marie Kempf: "... wishing she likes, a little later, this paper in hand, our paper mills, and their devil same, with the compliment the best of the country of Ambert ... "
    €180
  12. Dans l'herbe des trois vallées
    Henri POURRAT, François ANGELI

    Dans l'herbe des trois vallées

    Albin Michel|Paris 1943|13.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First illustrated edition printed with 750 numbered copies on Auvergne.
    Binding in full red shagreen, slightly discolored back with three big nerves, marginally discolored boards, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, gilded head, preserved cover, Contemporary binding.
    Illustrated book of engraved woods by François Angeli.
    Autograph signed by Henri Pourrat to Gilbert Kempf on a piece of paper Auvergne pasted on a guard.
    €150
  13. Madiette
    Claude DAZIL, Henri CHARLIER

    Madiette

    Albin Michel|Paris 1922|14 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in half vellum-style boards, smooth spine decorated with a painted portrait of a woman representing Madiette, marbled paper boards with moiré and gilt effects, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges, contemporary binding.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €80
  14. Promenades littéraires, sixième série
    Remy de GOURMONT

    Promenades littéraires, sixième série

    Mercure de France|Paris 1926|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 99 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    On Bryant and Emerson, Jesuit literature, French literature in 1900, Heliogabalus...
    Handsome full-margined copy, complete with its double wrapper which shows minor lacks to the spine.


    €120
  15. Promenades littéraires, septième série
    Remy de GOURMONT

    Promenades littéraires, septième série

    Mercure de France|Paris 1927|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 99 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    On Art Nouveau in 1912, literary surveys in 1925...
    Handsome full-margined copy, complete with its double wrapper.


    €120
  16. Le trésor des contes
    Henri POURRAT

    Le trésor des contes [The Treasure of Tales]

    Gallimard|Paris 1948-1962|12 x 19 cm|13 volumes brochés
    First edition, one of 25 (for the first four copies of the series) or one of 23 (from the fifth volume until thirteenth) numbered copies on cloth Auvergne for each of the volumes, sometimes a non-commercial copies literate, draw of head.
    Very rare and beautiful complete copy in 13 volumes.
    Fine autographs signed by Henri Pourrat, sometimes full page, Gibert or Anne-Marie Kempf on the first eight copies of the series.
    Exceptional complete set enriched with autographs signed by Henri Pourrat.
    €7,500
  17. Issue de secours
    Frédéric HAGEN

    Issue de secours

    La pensée universelle|Paris 1981|13.50 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Lana vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.

    €80
  18. Efendi
    Jean PSICHARI

    Efendi

    Hachette & Cie|Paris 1908|15.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A tear at foot of first cover, covers marginally discolored and sunned, a dampstain at head of second cover.
    Handsome interior condition.
    Signed autograph inscription by Jean Psichari, the dedicatee's name has been erased.
    €120
  19. Pastiches et mélanges
    Marcel PROUST

    Pastiches et mélanges

    Nrf|Paris 1919|16.50 x 22 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on Lafuma de Voiron and reimposed in quarto Tellière format, only deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Spine and cover slightly and marginally sunned.
    Nice copy.

    €2,500
  20. Les énigmes de la guerre
    Paul ALLARD

    Les énigmes de la guerre

    Editions des portiques|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 38 numbered copies on wove paper, ours one of 18 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Paul Allard to Louis Cheronnet: "... en souvenir d'un remords et d'une faute qui prive ce livre de tout sens philosophique. Paul Allard." ["... in memory of a remorse and a fault which deprives this book of all philosophical meaning. Paul Allard."]
    €100
  21. Les paeans et les thrènes
    André-Ferdinand HEROLD

    Les paeans et les thrènes

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1890|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the copies on Japan of which no mention is made.
    Back slightly insolated without gravity.
    Beautiful and rare copy at all margins.
    Precious autograph signed by André-Ferdinand Herold: "To the venerated master Leconte de Lisle with respectful admiration."
    €750
  22. Henri IV dans ses années pacifiques
    Maurice ANDRIEUX

    Henri IV dans ses années pacifiques

    Plon|Paris 1954|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only leading copies.
    Nice copy decorated with 16 illustrations.
    Autograph signed by Maurice Andrieux Gerard Mainguet.
    €100
  23. Les quatorze stations du chemin de la croix
    Germaine Marguerite de COSTER

    Les quatorze stations du chemin de la croix

    Chez L'Artiste|s. l. • (Paris) 1933|9.50 x 11.50 cm|relié sous étui
    First edition of this book entirely produced, illustrated and formatted by Germaine de Coster and printed 100 copies numbered on Japan and justified by the latter .
    Nice copy.
    Illustrated book for each of the 14 stations of an original composition engraved on wire wood with the Japanese method.
    Binding in the bradel half vellum cardboard, paper plates with gold and silver decorative motifs, guards and contreplats of the same paper, gilded head, preserved covers, flexible cardboard case, platd of silver and gold marbled paper.
    €500
  24. Histoires de petite ville. Contes et nouvelles
    Charles DEULIN

    Histoires de petite ville. Contes et nouvelles

    E. Dentu|Paris 1875|12 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition despite a mention of second edition, one of the few copies on laid that is made no mention.
    Binding in full green shagreen, faded back with five nerves set with gilded nets and adorned with triple gilded boxes adorned in their centers with a gilt typographic pattern, golden wheels on the caps, framing of triple golden nets on the boards struck in their centers a large gold typographic ornament, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, framing of a golden lace on the contreplats, gilt fillets on the cups, gilded head, preserved cover, Contemporary binding signed Frantz.
    Copy nicely established.
    Autograph signed by Charles Deulin: "To Dr. G. Piogey my...
    €250
  25. Les sept portes du matin
    Diane de MONTBRON, Michel CROCE-SPINELLI

    Les sept portes du matin

    S. n.|s. l. 1985|11 x 15 cm|en feuilles sous étui
    First Edition printed with 108 numbered copies on vellum "pur-fil" paper Johannot.
    Illustrated book of 7 original engravings by Diane de Montbron.
    Signatures of Michel Croce-Spinelli and Diane de Montbron below the justification of the draw.
    We add an original engraving of Diane de Montbron on which it is split an autograph autograph dedication of the author a good year 1987 to a close.
    €150
  26. Talisman du vagabond
    Virgilije NEVJESTIC

    Talisman du vagabond

    Chez L'Artiste|s. l. 1988|11.50 x 18.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemises et étui
    First edition of the French translation by Georges Raillard, one of 26 numbered copies on pure Rives cloth, head print.
    Beautiful complete copy, as it is stipulated to the justification of the drawing of its original drawing enhanced by an engraving and signed by Virgilije Nevjestic, a suite on old Japan of 5 etchings signed and not published in the book , from a suite on Auvergne of the 8 signed engravings of the book .
    Signed autograph Virgilije Nevjestic Georges and Alice Raillard.
    Signature of Virgilije Nevjestic.
    €750
  27. L'aérodrome
    Rex WARNER

    L'aérodrome

    Fontaine|Paris 1945|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 45 numbered copies on superior vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy.
    €100
  28. Mérimée
    André BILLY

    Mérimée

    Flammarion|Paris 1959|15.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €100
  29. La gerbe d'or
    Henri BÉRAUD

    La gerbe d'or

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1928|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 39 numbered copies on Japan, head print.
    Small tears and shortfalls witnesses, a slight lack and a tear in the head of the first board and margins of both boards.
    Copy at all margins.
    Handwritten signature of Henri Béraud below the justification of the draw.
    Our copy is complete of a manuscript sheet of the book.
    €1,200
  30. Le Peau-Rouge
    Étienne MOREAU-NÉLATON

    Le Peau-Rouge

    Henri Floury|Paris 1902|17.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First Edition printed in 100 copies numbered on Arches paper.
    Rare foxing, nice copy.
    Signed autograph of Etienne Moreau-Nélaton glass painter Henri Carot.
    €350
  31. Balzac
    Stefan ZWEIG (Honoré de BALZAC)

    Balzac

    Albin Michel|Paris 1950|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 80 numbered copies on vélin de Renage, the only deluxe copies printed.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned without consequence, otherwise a handsome copy.
    « Le Grand Balzac comme Zweig désignait dans la vie familière son entreprise, - pour la distinguer d'essais antérieurs de moindre importance, - devait selon le voeu de l'auteur, devenir son oeuvre capitale, son magnus opus. Il travaillait au manuscrit depuis dix ans. Il voulait y inclure la somme de son expérience d'écrivain et de sa connaissance de la vie, Balzac lui semblait le plus grand sujet accessible, et à proprement parler, prédestiné à son talent...
    €2,000
  32. Séquences
    Blaise CENDRARS

    SéquencesSequences

    Editions des hommes nouveaux|Paris 13 juin1913|17 x 22.50 cm|broché

    First edition of Cendrars's second book, printed in 150 copies on handmade Hollande paper and offered to subscribers.

    According to Sonia Delaunay, Séquences, Pâques à New York and theTranssibérien were published at the author's expense, thanks to a small inheritance. The address given - Éditions Hommes nouveaux - 4, rue de Savoie, was in fact the small attic room that Blaise Cendrars occupied at that time.

    A precious copy of Blaise Cendrars's early poems, exceptionally rare and in remarkable condition.

    €12,500
  33. Tout Céline, 2
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    Tout Céline, 2

    Bibliothèque de l'Université Paris 7|Paris 1983|18 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 500 numbered copies.
    Nice copy.
    €120
  34. La complainte des enfants frivoles
    Alexandre VIALATTE

    La complainte des enfants frivoles

    Le dilettante|Paris 1999|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 33 numbered copies on vélin du Marais, deluxe copies before 99 hors commerce copies reserved for Alexandre Vialatte's friends.
    Handsome copy.


    €120
  35. Un général qui passe
    Jacques PERRET

    Un général qui passe

    Les Editions de la Nouvelle France|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on white vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Illustrated with a frontispiece and headpieces by Forrer, handsome copy.
    €150
  36. Les troyennes
    EURIPIDE, Jean-Paul SARTRE

    Les troyennes

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the adaptation established by Jean-Paul Sartre, one of 80 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    Light spotting to spine and rear board, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €250
  38. Aromates chasseurs
    René CHAR

    Aromates chasseurs

    Gallimard|Paris 1975|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, the deluxe commercial issue after 20 laid paper hors commerce copies reserved for the author.
    A handsome copy.
    €350
  39. Camouflage
    Elsa TRIOLET

    Camouflage

    Gallimard|Paris 1976|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation by Léon Robel, one of 15 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €300
  40. Pleins pouvoirs
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Pleins pouvoirs

    Gallimard|Paris 1939|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 6 numbered copies on Chine, the tirage de tête.
    Inevitable foxing, because of the China paper, in the margins of some leaves.
    Rare and nice copy with edges preserved.
    €1,000
  41. Correspondance avec Daniel Halévy
    Marcel PROUST

    Correspondance avec Daniel Halévy

    Editions de Fallois|Paris 1992|14 x 19.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies printed on pure Lana vellum, the only large paper copies.
    Fine copy.
    Text established, presented and annotated by Anne Borrel and Jean-Pierre Halévy.

    €800
  42. Le prix de l'amour
    Michel DÉON

    Le prix de l'amour[The Price of Love]

    Gallimard|Paris 1992|14.50 x 22 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on vélin pur chiffon de Lana, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    A very nice copy.

    €400
  43. La troisième génération
    Chester HIMES

    La troisième génération

    Plon|Paris 1957|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 40 numbered copies on alfa paper, this copy one of 10 hors commerce, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Rare and nice copy.
    €750
  44. Le monstre
    Gaston CHÉRAU

    Le monstre

    P.V. Stock|Paris 1913|24.50 x 33 cm|broché
    First Edition printed 300 copies numbered on large vellum Arches paper.
    Back and flat very slightly and marginally insolated without gravity.
    Nice copy.
    Handwritten signature of Gaston Chérau below the justification of the draw.
    €80
  45. Notes pour comprendre le siècle
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Notes pour comprendre le siècle

    Gallimard|Paris 1941|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Rare and nice copy.
    €1,500
  46. Un bon sauvage
    Jean JOUBERT

    Un bon sauvage

    Grasset|Paris 1972|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 24 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 14 hors commerce copies, from the deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  47. Notes bibliographiques sur l'oeuvre d'André Gide
    Arnold NAVILLE

    Notes bibliographiques sur l'oeuvre d'André Gide

    Gallimard|Paris 1930|21.50 x 27.50 cm|broché
    First Edition printed 210 copies numbered on Auvergne, ours justified and numbered by Arnold Naville colophon .
    Pleasant copy complete desa illustrated jacket that has small marginal tears without gravity.
    Signed autograph dedication of Arnold Naville to Henri Bidou: "... these pages of simple reference."
    €100
  48. Chroniques de flammes et de fumées
    Alexandre VIALATTE

    Chroniques de flammes et de fumées

    Au signe de la licorne|Paris 2001|16.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 77 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite a tiny inconsequential stain on the front cover.
    €180
  49. Lettres à Maricou
    Alexandre VIALATTE

    Lettres à Maricou[Letters from Maricou]

    Au signe de la licorne|Paris 2009|16.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 77 numbered copies on pure chiffon d'Auvergne paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €180
  50. Chroniques des arts ménagers
    Alexandre VIALATTE

    Chroniques des arts ménagers

    Au signe de la licorne|Paris 2001|16.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 99 numbered copies on laid Rives paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Small worming to margins of the back cover, otherwise a handsome copy complete with its insert dedicated to philadelphic and philatelic purposes.
    €180
  51. L'instant de ma mort
    Maurice BLANCHOT

    L'instant de ma mort

    Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1994|13.50 x 17.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on vellum pur-fil paper Johannot, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Rare and beautiful copy.

    €480
  52. Notice historique et bibliographique sur Jean Pèlerin dit le viateur, chanoine de Toul et sur son livre De artificiali perspectiva
    Anatole de MONTAIGLON

    Notice historique et bibliographique sur Jean Pèlerin dit le viateur, chanoine de Toul et sur son livre De artificiali perspectiva

    Librairie Tross|Paris 1861|14.50 x 23 cm|relié
    First edition printed on laid and illustrated with 2 folding planks in fine facsimile.
    Publisher's binding in full black percaline, smooth back, first board struck with a central golden medallion, scratches on the back and the boards, shaded guard.
    Autograph dedication signed by the publisher to Mr. Salmon.

    €200
  53. Scorpion Orphée
    Jean PICART LE DOUX, Serge MICHENAUD

    Scorpion Orphée

    Guy Chambelland|Paris 1971|12.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on vellum Arches paper including the original lithography of Jean Picart The Sweet he signed and justified, head draw.
    Nice copy.
    We attach two prospectuses pertaining to the book.
    Signed autograph Serge Michenaud Xavier Audouard to whom is dedicated the book and his wife Bernadette: "... this opening they helped me practice in a depth of more than twenty years of silence, in tribute to 'friendship."
    €80
  54. Théâtre IV
    Eugène IONESCO

    Théâtre IV

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Edition with most parts in first edition (Le roi se meurt had appeared three years earlier), one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy.
    €200
  55. Le petit ouvrage inachevé
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Le petit ouvrage inachevé

    Le Bélier|Paris 1964|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 52 numbered copies on Japan, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Introduction by Marie Dormoy.
    Nice copy.
    €450
  56. Correspondance 1912-1955
    Paul LÉAUTAUD, André BILLY

    Correspondance 1912-1955

    Le Bélier|Paris 1968|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 54 numbered copies on Japon nacré paper, deluxe copy.
    Spine lightly sunned, a small crease at foot of front cover, otherwise handsome copy.
    €300
  57. Trois femmes pour un époux, conte birman
    Albert ROBIDA, Louis VOSSION

    Trois femmes pour un époux, conte birman[Three Women for One Husband, a Burmese Tale]

    Angelo Mariani|Paris 1910|23.50 x 33.50 cm|relié
    Edition decorated with original color illustrations and borders, including 10 full-page, by Albert Robida, and printed in 100 numbered copies on handmade vellum, ours one of 50 nominative copies, that of Charles Meunier.
    Bradel binding in full paper, smooth spine, red morocco title label, handmade paper endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, binding signed P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €700
  58. Présent passé passé présent
    Eugène IONESCO

    Présent passé passé présent

    Mercure de France|Paris 1968|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Photographic cover, handsome copy.
    €250
  59. Journal en miettes
    Eugène IONESCO

    Journal en miettes

    Mercure de France|Paris 1967|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  60. Pour Sganarelle
    Romain GARY

    Pour Sganarelle[For Sganarelle]

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 27 numbered copies on Hollande, the tirage de tête.
    A very nice copy despite very light traces of folding to the spine.
    €3,500
  61. La tête coupable
    Romain GARY

    La tête coupable[The Guilty Head]

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on Hollande, the tirage de tête.
    A very nice copy.
    €4,000
  62. Les épis mûrs
    Lucien REBATET

    Les épis mûrs[The Ripe Ears of Wheat]

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Hollande, this copy one of some hors commerce, the tirage de tête.
    A very nice copy with edges preserved.
    €2,500
  63. Antoine Bloyé
    Paul NIZAN

    Antoine Bloyé[Antoine Bloyé]

    Grasset|Paris 1933|12.50 x 18.50 cm|relié

    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Japan paper, the deluxe issue.
    Bradel binding in half chocolate-brown morocco with bands, smooth spine, date gilt at foot, marbled paper boards, brown endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, gilt edges, binding signed Honnelaître.

    €3,500
  64. Nouvelle histoire de Mouchette
    Georges BERNANOS

    Nouvelle histoire de Mouchette

    Plon|Paris 1937|13.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Japan, head print.
    Binding half morocco anthracite corners, smooth back adorned with cold boxes, golden date tail, guards and contreplats of marbled paper, guards and eggplant paper tidbits, covers and back preserved, gilded head witnesses, elegant binding signed Honnelitre .
    Rare and beautiful copy of all perfectly established margins of this novel which was adapted to the cinema, in 1967, by Robert Bresson.
    €4,500
  65. Une nuit
    Georges BERNANOS

    Une nuit

    A la Cité des Livres|Paris 1928|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Japon, the tirage de tête.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally faded and sunned as usual.
    Rare and nice copy with edges preserved.
    €2,000
  68. L'évangile du soleil
    Alain GERBAULT

    L'évangile du soleil[The Gospel of the Sun]

    Fasquelle|Paris 1932|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 copies on Japon, this copy specially printed for Madame Fasquelle, included in the copies hors commerce, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Small tears to foot of spine on the edges, tiny spots, not serious, on the covers.
    A nice and rare copy with edges preserved.
    €1,200
  70. Les gazettes 1925-1945
    Adrienne MONNIER

    Les gazettes 1925-1945

    Mercure de France|Paris 1961|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Corvol l'Orgueilleux, only deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Nice copy.
    €400
  71. Dialogue d'ombres
    Georges BERNANOS

    Dialogue d'ombres

    Plon|Paris 1955|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Edition first in part, one of 50 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, the tirage de tête.
    A nice copy with edges preserved.
    €1,200
  73. Angelo
    Jean GIONO

    Angelo

    Gallimard|Paris 1958|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Hollande, the tirage de tête.
    A nice copy.
    €4,500
  75. Intentions
    Oscar WILDE

    Intentions

    Charles Carrington|Paris 1906|14.50 x 23 cm|relié sous chemise et étui
    First edition of the French translation by Hugues Rebell, one of 30 numbered copies on Japon, the tirage de tête.
    Full morocco, cover and spine preserved, all edges gilt, chemise in half morocco, slipcase lined with morocco, elegant contemporary binding signed Huser.
    Illustrated, as frontispiece, with a photographic portrait of Oscar Wilde.
    Provenance : from the library of Henri Thuile with his ex-libris pasted to head of a pastedown.
    A very nice copy elegantly bound by Huser in lined morocco.
    €5,800
  76. Plaisir d'amour
    Georges MAGNANE

    Plaisir d'amour

    Gallimard|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Occasional light foxing, gift inscription in blue ballpoint pen at head of first endpaper.
    Rare.
    €100
  77. Le livre de l'hirondelle
    Ernst TOLLER

    Le livre de l'hirondelle

    Cahiers du sud|Marseille 1928|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 11 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, deluxe copy.
    Illustrated work with a frontispiece photographic portrait of the author.
    Ernst Toller was a pacifist militant, anarchist who participated in establishing the ephemeral Bavarian Council Republic, alongside Gustav Landauer and Erich Mühsam. He would commit suicide in exile in the United States, despairing at the triumph of Nazism, thus preceding Stefan Zweig in death.
    Very fine and rare copy.
    €1,500
  78. Les fleurs de Tarbes
    Jean PAULHAN

    Les fleurs de Tarbes[The Flowers of Tarbes]

    Gallimard|Paris 1941|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 22 numbered copies sur vélin labeur, the only large paper copies
    Very nice and rare copy.
    €2,800
  79. Terre lointaine
    Julien GREEN

    Terre lointaine

    Grasset|Paris 1967|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 57 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy.
    €300
  80. Visite d'un soir
    Emmanuel BOVE

    Visite d'un soir

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1925|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches, the tirage de tête.
    Endpapers slightly shaded and with small stains, a small tear, not serious, to foot of spine.
    €680
  81. Jours de silence à Tanger
    Tahar BEN JELLOUN

    Jours de silence à Tanger

    Seuil|Paris 1990|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on laid Ingres de Lana, only leading copies.
    Very nice copy.
    €230
  82. Le plus doux poignard
    Alain BORNE, Michel MELCHIONNE

    Le plus doux poignard

    Guy Chambelland|Paris 1990|12.50 x 21.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 51 (instead of 31 announced colophon) numbered copies, ours unjustified on "drawing", only draw after 1 Arches paper.
    Very nice complete copy of the original engraving Michel Melchionne he justified and signed .
    €350
  83. Pour les quais. Première partie. Pièces dites par l'auteur au Chat-Noir, au Chien-Noir et chez d'autres animaux dépourvus de candeur
    Armand MASSON, Henri Gaston DARIEN

    Pour les quais. Première partie. Pièces dites par l'auteur au Chat-Noir, au Chien-Noir et chez d'autres animaux dépourvus de candeur

    Léon Vanier|Paris 1905|16 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 12 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A full-margined copy.
    Spine creased, a small lack to head of second board, light tears to margins of certain leaves at the deckled edges.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece on Japan paper by Charles Léandre and drawings in and out of text by Henri Gaston Darien, Henri Charles Auguste Gounin, Jean-Louis Fernand Fau, Charles Léandre, Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, David Ossipovitch Widhopff and Adolphe Willette.
    €600
  84. Clotaire Nicole
    Pierre SCHAEFFER

    Clotaire Nicole

    Seuil|Paris 1938|15.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 3 numbered copies on Japan, head print.
    Small non-serious spots on the margins of the first guard on which the consignment appears.
    Rare and beautiful copy at all margins of this book dedicated to scouting.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Pierre Schaeffer to Jean Bardet, co-founder with Paul Flamand editions of Seuil: "To Jean Bardet as the most cordial host of this threshold that I have so much pleasure to spend with Clotaire. May he pray for this house, where he would not feel at home, and have it blessed, invisible companion of your work, Paris July 23, 1938. "
    €250
  85. Trois hommes. Roosevelt - Mussolini - Kamal
    Charles Hitchkock SHERRILL

    Trois hommes. Roosevelt - Mussolini - Kamal

    Plon|Paris 1936|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 20 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    One tear and two creases in margin of front cover, otherwise a handsome full-margined copy.
    Work illustrated with 3 plates.
    €100
  86. Les cahiers du général Brun, baron de Villeret, pair de France 1773-1845 publiés et présentés par Louis de Saint-Pierre
    Pierre Louis Bertrand BRUN

    Les cahiers du général Brun, baron de Villeret, pair de France 1773-1845 publiés et présentés par Louis de Saint-Pierre

    Plon|Paris 1953|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, ours one of the 10 out of trade, only leading copies.
    Nice copy.
    Signed autograph of Louis de Saint-Piere Gérard Mainguet: "... with the certainty that he will always love this intelligent and faithful soldier, who showed so much common sense in an era that was so often missing."
    €350
  88. Roman et autres nouvelles
    Ariel DENIS

    Roman et autres nouvelles

    Grasset|Paris 1974|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 24 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Small creasing marks at head and foot of boards, otherwise a handsome copy.

    €60
  89. Bérénice
    Robert BRASILLACH

    Bérénice

    Les sept couleurs|Paris 1954|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €350
  90. Limbe
    André MASSON, Édith BOISSONNAS

    Limbe

    P.A.B.|Alès 1959|13.50 x 13.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition printed in 59 numbered copies on vélin d'Arche papers, signed by Pierre-André Benoit and André Masson under the justification.
    Cover repaired.
    Illustrated with 2 original engravings by André Masson.
    Rare.
    €2,500
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