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

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 from the bouquinistes of Quai Conti.

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, one of 30 numbered copies on Lana vellum, deluxe issue.
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 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 100 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, deluxe issue.
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 dogaresse!"

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.

First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Half brown morocco with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt cartouche embellished with blind typographical motifs and a brown morocco mosaic band, gilt fillets framing the marbled paper boards, black discoloration stains on the margins of the boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining its deckled edges, original wrappers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Capelle.
Some foxing mainly affecting the margins of certain leaves.
Rare.

First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Japan paper, the only deluxe copies before 10 on China paper.
Half brown morocco binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt cartouche enhanced with typographic motifs and gilt fillets, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with drawings by the author.
Rare.

First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Half orange morocco with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt stippling forming a cartouche adorned with brown floral motifs, mosaic brown morocco pieces depicting petals at head and foot of spine, gilt fillet frame on boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Capelle.
Light scattered foxing.

first edition, one of the 10 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper excluding commerce and reserved to the author, only large papers.
A moving autograph dated and signed by Pierre Bourgeade to the lawyer Thierry Lévy on a leaf torn from a diary and pierced by a twig at the end of which remains a dried leaf: "For Thierry Levy, all that remains of the devoured forests page 123, the day after the extradition of Klaus growing, a dark day. "
Pleasant and touching copy.
Beautiful copy.
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Edition illustrated with two drawings by J. Bastien-Lepage etched by M. Champollion, one of 25 numbered copies on China paper, the only deluxe copies announced.
Full brown straight-grained morocco binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with triple gilt compartments, joints rubbed, gilt rolls on headcaps and leading edges, quintuple gilt fillet frame on covers, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt dentelle frame on pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges.
Our copy, like all copies on China paper, is expanded with a duplicate suite of the drawings.
Some light foxing affecting mainly the margins of certain leaves.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Ruysscher laid paper, the only deluxe copies.

Handsome copy.

first edition, one of the 30 numbered copies on vellum of Arches paper, only large papers.
Autographed and dated autographed from Javotte Martin to Oleg Ibrahimoff: "... these fractured images of the mirrors of the heart ..."
Complete work, like all the copies of the draw, of the original drawing of the author that it has signed.
Pleasant and rare copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on old Japan paper, ours unnumbered.
Work illustrated with typographical ornaments that some attribute to Daragnès and others to Vertès.
Two small tears re-adhered at head, spine split at foot.

First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on Hollande paper, this copy one of 6 lettered copies hors commerce, the tirage de tête.

A nice copy despite a small tear to head of first cover.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Full dark green morocco binding, faded spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets and decorated with double compartments ornamented with gilt typographical motifs, gilt roulettes on headcaps, triple gilt fillet frame on boards enhanced with large gilt fleurons in corners, olive green watered silk endpapers and pastedowns, frame of sextuple gilt fillets and gilt fleurons in corners on pastedowns, gilt fillet on leading edges, all edges gilt, covers and spine preserved, elegant binding signed by Charles Lanoë.
Handsome copy pleasingly bound in full morocco.

First edition of the French translation, one of 65 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Half morocco, covers and spine (sunned) preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Boichot.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Lafuma vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Two small tears and a minute lack at foot of spine.

New edition of the French translation established by André Gide, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in half cardboard imitating vellum, smooth spine, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, ours unnumbered, the only deluxe copies along with some other pur fil du Marais hors commerce copies.
Handsome copy.
Volume II only.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies with some hors commerce also on alfa paper.
Iconography.
Work illustrated on the cover with a portrait of André Breton by Max Ernst.
Spine and covers lightly and marginally discolored, two small lacks at head and foot of covers.

First edition, one of 34 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 37 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on pur fil paper Johannot, the tirage de tête.
Ex-libris pasted to foot of title page, with a frontispiece portrait of the author.
A nice copy.

First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on Or Turner paper, large paper copy, the fewest copies.

Rare and nice copy with double cover.

First edition, one of 97 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Tiny stains to spine (not serious).
Rare.

First edition of the French translation by Roger Martin du Gard and the author, one of 550 numbered copies on Alfama du Marais vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Spine very lightly sunned, handsome interior condition.

First edition of the French translation by Auguste Dietrich, one of the rare copies on Holland paper of which no mention is made.
of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half brown morocco binding with corners, spine with four raised bands, green olive and turquoise morocco title-label and translator's name-label, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges.
Minor scuffs of no consequence at foot of first board.
Rare copy handsomely bound.

First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Bourgeade to Pierre Bredèche.
Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Fine copy.
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First edition, one of the 26 copys numbered on pure vellum cloth only leading copies.
Signed autograph of Pierre Bourgeade Peter Bredeche.
Bookplate pasted on a guard.
Nice copy.
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First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a very slight tear at the head of the first endpaper.

First edition, one of 24 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours bearing number 1, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 53 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 26 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 29 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite small stains at the foot of the back cover.

First edition, one of 26 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vélin de Rives, the only deluxe copies.
Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.
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