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

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure linen Mongolfier, head print.
Autograph dedication signed by Fernand Chaffiol-Debillemont to Mr. Chaumeron.
Illustrated book of a frontispiece by Charles Cerny, ex-libris of the dedicatee pasted on the page of the title.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure linen Mongolfier, head print.
Autograph dedication signed by Fernand Chaffiol-Debillemont to Mr. Chaumeron.
Illustrated book of a frontispiece by Charles Cerny, ex-libris of the dedicatee glued below the autograph.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 6 lettered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy despite light worming to endpapers.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, deluxe edition.
Two small tears of no consequence to the front cover, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Endpapers lightly and marginally shaded, handsome copy.

First Edition, one of 40 numbered and justified copies of his initials by Renee Dunan on Annam, only leading copies.
Beautiful autographed signed, full-page, from Renée Dunan to his publisher André Delpeuch: "... this little book of discreet and smiling gallantries, where philosophy mixes without pedantry - it seems to me - to adventures smiling and dressed, - rather, rather, who may well have the destiny of Voltaire's tales ".
Small tears and slight lack of gravity in the foot of the first board.
Rare and pleasant copy at all margins.

First edition, one of 130 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only leading copies.
Handwritten signature of Jean Bertheroy above the justification of the draw.
Small bites on some sheets at the witnesses.
Rare and pleasant copy at all margins.

First edition in French, one of 1000 numbered copies on cream laid Johannot paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and boards entirely sunned as usual, endpapers browned. Lacks to head and foot of spine.

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

First edition, one of 26 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, the tirage de tête.
Illustrated with a frontispiece by Pablo Picasso, preface by André Salmon.
Rare and nice copy despite a small tear in the margin of lower cover.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in half brick red percaline with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, black shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Champs.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vellum, only leading copies.
Autograph dedication dated and signed by Alain Bouchez to Pierre Chaubard.
Our copy contains only 5 of the 7 illustrations of Arthur Van Hecke that must contain the 50 copies on vellum.
The last was poorly cut and has small gaps in mind without gravity.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Johannot paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite minor foxing affecting some leaves at their deckled edges.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
One joint reattached, spine lightly sunned, occasional worming affecting some leaves on their deckled edges, a small and discreet mark in black ink at head of half-title page.
Rare full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure linen paper, deluxe issue.
Light foxing to endpapers, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition printed in 65 numbered copies, this copy one of 30 signed and numbered by Aurélie Nemours.
This copy is complete with 21 plates.
A nice and rare copy.

Illustrated with original lithographs by Raymond Moretti and printed in 300 copies on vergé de Rives.
Handwritten signature of Raymond Moretti under the justification.
A nice copy.

First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on Lafuma de Voiron and re-imposed in Tellière quarto, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Half morocco, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding probably signed by Ducluzeau.
Ex-libris pasted on a pastedown.
A nice copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur-fil paper, only deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
Discreet and skillful restorations on the spine, otherwise nice copy.

first edition, one of the 1000 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only large papers.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author of Claude Seignolle to his friend Pierre Levêque: "... on behalf of Serge Hutin."
An illustrated work, on the frontispiece, of an engraved wood by Victor Lefebvre.
Back and boards slightly and marginally insolated and discolored, otherwise pleasant copy.

First edition of this issue devoted to Japanese theaters, ancient Egypt, Mexico, one of 15 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais, the only deluxe copies.
Contributions by Jean-Louis Barrault, René Sieffert "Aspects du théâtre classique japonais", André Frank "D'Antonin Artaud aux cérémonies hittites", Miguel Leon-Portilla "Dramaturgie de l'ancien Mexique"...
Handsome copy.

First edition of this issue devoted to the sea and the spirit of adventure, one of 15 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais, the only deluxe copies.
Contributions by Saint-John Perse "Et vous, mers..." and "Les tragédiennes sont venues...", Stéphane Mallarmé "Au sel souci de voyager", Charles Baudelaire "Le voyage", P.J. Toulet "Journal et voyages", Georges Schéhadé "Manuscrit de scène du premier tableau de "Voyage", André Pieyre de Mandiargues "Le voyage"...
Handsome copy.

First edition of this issue devoted to Molière and Anouilh, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais, the only deluxe copies.
Contributions by Jean Anouilh "Présence de Molière" and "Episode de la vie d'un auteur" and "Histoire de M. Mauvette et de la fin du monde", Jean-Louis Barrault "Depuis Chaptal" and "Notre troisième aventure bordelaise", André Frank "Rencontres d'une comédie humaine", Roland Laudenbach "Anouilh cinéaste"...
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
Manuscript thought by Marcel Jouhandeau at the head of the half-title page: "Et cependant monsieur, ma pièce, mon public l'aime. Kemp. - il est le seul. M.J." ["And yet sir, my play, my audience loves it. Kemp. - he is the only one. M.J."]
Bookplates pasted one above the other on the front endpaper.
Handsome full-margined copy despite the spine very slightly faded as is generally the case.

First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on Montval paper, deluxe issue.
Bookplates pasted one above the other on the front endpaper.
Handsome full-margined copy despite a small tear at the foot of the front board.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies announced.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally discolored and faded as usual, small tears at foot of spine at the level of deckled edges, some foxing at foot of certain leaves.
A full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 16 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of 29 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of the 100 numbered copies on luxury paper, the only deluxe copies ("grands papiers").
Spine and sides of the chemise slightly sunned, pleasant copy.

Edition decorated with original illustrations by Henri Jadoux, one of 85 numbered copies on Johannot vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Lana vellum, deluxe copy.
Light worming affecting primarily the endpapers.

first edition, one of the 60 numbered copies on vellum of Arches paper, drawing of head.
Book illustrated with drawings by Colette Deblé.
Handwritten signatures of Marc Le Bot and Colette Deblé to the justification of the draw.
Our copy, like all the copies of the drawing of head, is complete of the original painting of Colette Deblé which it signed in its verso.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Colette Deblé to Françoise and Pierre (Dumayet) embellished with a small heart on the verso of the original painting.
Pleasant copy.

New edition printed anonymously at 80 copies and not put on the market.
Binder in half fir green fir, back with four fine nerves set with golden dotted lines and adorned with double golden boxes and decorated with golden florets, some traces of rubbing on the back and the bits, marbled paper plates, guards and plies of paper to The vat, a blunt upper corner, speckled slices.
Our copy includes the handwritten signature of Pierre Duputel below the justification of the draw.
Rare foxing.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on laid Ivory paper, the only deluxe copies.
A tiny tear at the head of the second cover, otherwise a handsome copy.

first edition, one of the few numbered copies on Holland paper.
Signed autograph signed by Alfred Westphal to Dr. Sicard de Planjoly.
Letter-preface by Gabriel Monod, photographic portrait of Dr. Lortet in frontispiece.
Pleasant copy.

First edition, one of 7 numbered copies on China paper, ours one of 2 hors commerce copies, deluxe issue.
A small harmless tear at the foot of the spine.
A handsome and rare copy of this work printed under the pseudonym Jacques Sindral.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vergé pur fil paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Bradel binding, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by T. Boichot.
Nice and rare copy with edges preserved.

First edition printed in a very small number of copies on laid paper.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition printed in a very small number of copies on laid paper.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition printed in a very small number of copies on laid paper.
A rare and handsome copy.

First edition printed in a very small number of copies on laid paper.
A rare and handsome copy.

First edition printed in a very small number of copies on laid paper.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition printed in 12 numbered copies on laid paper.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition printed in a very small number on pure paper.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition printed in a very small number on pure paper.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition printed in a very small number on pure linen paper.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition printed in a very small number on pure linen paper.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition printed in a very small number on handmade paper.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition printed in a very small number on handmade paper.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 6 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
Handsome copy.

first edition, one of the 237 copies numbered on rag, only print after 12 BFK Rives.
Illustrated book of 13 engraved wooden plates as well as vignettes by Abram Krol.
Precious autograph signed by Abram Krol to Jacques Hébertot presenting his wishes for the new year.
Beautiful copy.

First edition of this famous literary pamphlet published under a pseudonym and savaging the greatest names of French Romanticism.
Bradel binding in green half-cloth, smooth spine, date and place gilt at foot, hazelnut shagreen title-label with minor scratches, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, binding signed by Petitot.
Small stains at foot of first cover and first leaves.
The first cover bears a scathing judgment on this work, a previous owner also specified the true name of the author hiding behind the pseudonym Van Engelgom.
Rare.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Lacombe with his handsome engraved bookplate illustrating the Pont-Neuf seen...

first edition, one of 55 numbered copies on vellum Arches paper, ours one of the 15 hors commerce including an engraving of Cécile Reims-Deux after an original drawing of Fred Deux, head print.
Signed autograph of Fred Deux to Pierre Dumayet: "The ways of which way? The passage of words in the power of the features. The hand extended to his, Fred Two".
Our copy is enriched by a second autograph signed by Fred Deux, Pierre Dumayet, at the foot of the engraving.
Nice copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of the 100 numbered copies on vergé and justified by the editor .
Autographed autograph dedication of the author of Octavio Paz to Genevieve (Picon) in Spanish.
Autograph signatures of Octavio Paz and Gérard Barthélémy to the justification of the draw.
Our copy, like the copies of the prints, is complete of his engraving by Gérard Barthelemy in frontispiece.
Pleasant copy.

first edition printed with 200 numbered copies on vellum of this catalog of the exhibition devoted to Jean Clareboudt at the Galerie 7 ..
Book illustrated with an original lithograph by Jean Clareboudt on the cover.
Text by Gilbert Lascault.
autograph dedication of the author an autograph signed by Gilbert Lascault to Françoise and Pierre D (umayet) in paper pencil.
Pleasant and rare illustrated copy of reproductions of works of Jean Clareboudt.

First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on Marais vellum, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Marais vellum, ours being one of 15 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome full-margined copy.

first edition printed with 220 numbered copies on vellum of Arches paper, ours one of the 20 hors commerce.
autograph dedication of the author an autograph signed by Willy-Paul Romain to Pierre (Dumayet): "For you, dear old Pierre, and for Francoise, wishing that you would like the text, at least this beautiful presentation.
Book illustrated with 3 original lithographs by Liliane Marco.
Handwritten signatures of Willy-Paul Romain and Liliane Marco on the page following the justification of the draw.
Pleasant complete copy of its case in full orange canvas.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on laid paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, ours one of 20 copies reserved for subscribers, deluxe copy.
The work illustrated with a portrait of Paul Valéry by Suzanne Van Damme as frontispiece.
Boards of the chemise and slipcase marginally sunned.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
The work illustrated with a photographic portrait of Ernest Psichari as frontispiece as well as 6 engravings.
Spine and boards lightly and entirely sunned, first endpaper shadowed.
A full-margined copy.

first edition on plain paper.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Alain Robbe-Grillet to Pierre Dumayet.
Pleasant complete copy of his prayer to insert.

first edition, one of the 20 numbered copies on ivory strip, only large papers.
Initials handwritten by Marcellin Pleynet below the justification of the draw.
Pleasant copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.

First edition printed in a numbered edition of 400 copies on Rives design paper for the exhibition Sainte-Victoire, Cézanne 1990.
Work decorated with a photograph on the first cover.
Handsome copy.

First edition printed in a numbered edition of 500 copies of this first volume of the "Petite bibliothèque quenienne".
Three small light stains on the first cover.
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first edition, one of 20 numbered copies on laid Ingres, only large papers.
Handwritten signature of Pierre Dumayet below the justification of the draw.
Beautiful copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Ingres laid paper, ours unnumbered, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of 35 copies on Montval paper, this one not numbered but justified Montval paper on foot of the second cover, the tirage de tête.
A nice copy.

First edition, one of 87 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Alain Robbe-Grillet to Paul Aveline with a small drawing embellishing his signature.
A nice copy.

First edition and first printing of the 142 illustrations by Lucien Métivet, one of 20 numbered copies on Japan paper printed specially for the A. Melet bookshop, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy

first edition of the French translation, one of the 100 non-trade copies numbered on Swedish vellum.
Rare autograph autograph dedication of the author of Carson Mac Cullers, in English, to Marcel Arland.
spineely insolated, the last three letters of the author's name appearing in the consignment include a discoloration spot due to a drop of water or a tear.

First edition of the French translation established by Henri Parisot and Alberto Savinio, one of 25 numbered copies on Marais crèvecoeur paper, deluxe copy.
Cover illustrated with a drawing by Max Ernst.
Handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 41 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and boards slightly, marginally discolored and sunned, otherwise handsome copy.

first edition printed at 125 copies numbered and justified by the author on Arches paper , ours printed specially for André Lebey , very close friend and collaborator of Pierre Louÿs.
Slight scratches without gavity at the head of the flat first, some small foxing on the guards.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on vergé de Hollande paper, the tirage de tête.
Small repair to foot of spine, otherwise very nice copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the tirage de tête (deluxe copies).

Full morocco, covers and spine preserved, slipcase, elegant binding signed by Semet & Plumelle.

Provenances: mostly from Robert Desprechins' library with his ex-libris drawn by Jean Cocteau, and by Louis de Sadeleer with his engraved ex-libris.

A very nice copy beautifully bound morocco signed by Semet & Plumelle.

Definitive edition, partly in first edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Zuber Rieder, deluxe paper.
Spine with some light stains, spine and boards marginally sunned and faded, handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Lana wove paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A photographic portrait of Gérard Philippe as frontispiece.
Handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 325 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only leading copies with some Alfa paper foam off-trade.
Restorations on the back.
Rare and nice copy.

First edition consisting of an offprint from No. 358 of Cahiers du Sud, one of 100 numbered hors commerce copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few author's copies.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 20 copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Light scratch on one joint, otherwise handsome copy.

first edition, one of the 30 numbered copies on Imperial Japan, draw of head.
Half-morocco binding olive green with corners, smooth discolored and illuminated back decorated with pieces of morocco brown green mosaic forming geometric compositions with diamond-based, black threads on marbled paper boards with geometric patterns, paper guards and counterplates The tank, golden head, covered blankets and backs, case in full soft cardboard covered with marbled paper with geometric patterns, Belgian Contemporary binding signed R. Beenkens & son.
Autographed and signed by Maurice Dekobra to Edouard Paligny: "... this gondola composed in the moonlight with a ghostly...

first edition entirely out of trade and printed with 25 numbered copies.
Signed autograph signed by Violette Leduc: "... in remembrance of Italy and Spain too." With my friendship, January 24, 1956. Violette Leduc, the name of the dedicatee was cleanly scratched.
Our copy is enriched with an engraved portrait of Violette Leduc embellished with a handwritten precision of Jacques Guérin.
Very rare work consisting of the facsimile of the autograph manuscript and presented under a shirt in floral and lace-patterned wallpaper, title tag sticking on the first flat.
Pleasant copy.

First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Half mouse-grey morocco binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt cartouche adorned with typographical motifs stamped in blind and gilt fillets, brown morocco title label, frame of gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Capelle.
Worming on the first board, occasional light foxing affecting the deckled edges of some leaves.

first edition of French treaduction established by Soledad Estorach and Michel Lequenne, one of the 50 numbered copies on pure vellum.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated from Soledad Estorach to Mr Angellier.
Illustrated book of drawings José Bartoli.
spine slightly discolored and thinned, otherwise pleasant copy.

First edition of the French translation from Yiddish by Arnold Mandel, one of 50 numbered copies on alfa mousse paper, the only deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy with the illustrated dust jacket.