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

First edition of the theatrical adaptation, one of 8 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
A tiny tear of no consequence at the head of the first cover, a very light shadow at the head of the justification page and on the facing page left by the numbering bookmark, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Small and clear trace of sunning, to head and foot of spine, a good copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Siena, Livorno, Lucca, Florence...
Spine very lightly sunned without consequence, endpapers uniformly and lightly shaded, a full-margined copy.

Edition printed in 170 numbered copies on grand vélin de Rives.
Illustrated with 23 original compositions by Gaston Barret engraved on copper.
Endpapers uniformly shaded, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on Japan paper, the only deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with 20 illustrations.
Foxing to covers, pen gift inscription at head of half-title page, handsome interior condition.
Rare pamphlet.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on vélin Johannot, tirage de tête.
A very good copy of this text about Francis Ponge.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japan, the only large paper copies.
A good and well-margined copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête after 15 parcheminé azuré hors commerce reserved for the author.
A very good copy with good margins.

First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 14 numbered copies on pur fil, tirage de tête.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vélin de cuve paper reserved for the “XX” bibliophile group, the tirage de tête.
A good copy complete with its double covers by Albin Michel and the “XX” bibliophile group.
Joints of chemise rubbed, modern slipcase, tiny insignificant worming to endpapers.

Signed by the author on justification page.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on chiffon de Lana paper for the first two volumes and one of 64 numbered copies on vergé de Voiron for the last, the tirage de tête for the first two volumes and the only large paper copies for the last.
Trace of a transverse fold to upper cover of second volume, upper cover of third volume slightly sunned at foot, with transparent traces of adhesive paper to endpapers of same volume.
A very good and rare set that one rarely finds complete with the third volume, which appeared later.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on vélin du Marais, tirage de tête.
Two small marginal traces of fol to foot of spine and first cover, otherwise a very good copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
Spine sunned with repaired tears, light marginal tears with occasional tiny corner lacks to boards, pleasant interior condition.

First edition, one of 18 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête (deluxe copy).

Jansenist red morocco, spine in six compartments, gilt date to foot of spine, pastedowns and endpapers in black morocco, covers and spine preserved, all edges gilt; half red morocco chemise, spine in six compartments, date in gilt at foot of spine, lined in black felt; slipcase edged in red morocco, lined in ochre felt, binding signed by Duhayon.

A superb copy handsomely bound in a triple binding by Duhayon.

First edition, one of 26 numbered copies on Rives vellum, deluxe copy.
Publisher's binding with cream cloth spine, plexiglas boards, full mouse-colored cloth slipcase.
Work illustrated with 6 original drawings by Christian Bonnefoi on polystyrene tracing paper and tarlatane.
Signed by the author and illustrator on the justification page.
Slipcase very slightly and marginally discolored at head and foot of boards.
Rare and handsome copy.

First Gallimard edition, one of 58 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
Half purple shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands with slight harmless scuffs, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.

First Gallimard edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japan paper, ours unnumbered, deluxe copy.
Half purple shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands with slight harmless scuffs, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with charming woodcuts in text.

First edition in French, one of 120 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
With a photographic portrait of the author as frontispiece.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of 34 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, not serious, otherwise a good copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vélin pur fil, this one n°1, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête
Autograph inscription from Louis-Ferdinand Céline to his friend Pierre Duverger, the only photographer to have taken color photographs of Céline
Quality blueish paper covers, sunned (as is often the case)
Ex libris pasted onto foot of half-title
This copy has a half black morocco chemise, spine in six compartments, date to foot, and a slipcase edged in black morocco, both by Goy & Vilaine.

First edition for some parts, one of 75 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête.
A fine copy.

First edition in French, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil paper du marais paper, the tirage de tête.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête.
Half morocco cerise to coins, spine to quatre nerfs sertis de filets noirs, covers, endpapers and pastedowns marbled, top edge gilt, covers and spine preserved.
A nice copy elegantly bound.

First edition, one of 50 copies on Japan paper, the only deluxe copies.
Publisher's soft blue-grey cardboard binding, smooth red cloth spine without lettering, top edge gilt, corners slightly bumped, endpapers and pastedowns of floral paper.
This is a legendary ballet in three acts and six tableaux based on a tale from the Comminges region by Charles Lomon set to music by Henri Büsser.
Small marginal paper lacks at head of second cover.
Handsome and rare copy.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on handmade vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Illustrated with a vignette by Henri Matisse on the cover.
A small stain of no consequence at the foot of the front cover, otherwise a handsome copy.

L'Enfantement du mort.
Miracle en pourpre, noir et or First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on Japon impérial, the tirage de tête.
Elegant Bradel binding in half khaki embossed leather over paper boards with moiré effect gilt spirals by Goy & Vilaine, illustrated covers preserved, gilt moiré effect spirals to edges of covers, top edge gilt.
Autograph inscription from Marcel l'Herbier.
With two original illustrations by Marcel Féguide.
This copy is complete with its photographic portrait of the author by Man Ray. A very rare work printed in three colors and finished on the 18 April 1917, the 990^th day of the war.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on vélin blanc, the only large paper copies.
One slight angular trace of fold to head of upper cover, a good copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Arches, the only large paper copies.
A rare and good copy.

First Edition, one of 129 numbered copies on laid Lafuma Navarre and reimposed format in-quarto tellière, head print.
Beautiful copy as published.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Japan paper, the tirage de tête.
A very rare text, printed on the occasion of the second Afro-Caribbean Festival in Bordeaux.
Covers and spine very lightly and insignificantly sunned at edges, a good copy retaining its advertising slip.

First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Japan paper, this one specially printed for Albert Sarraut when he was Under-Secretary of State for War in Aristide Briand's government, deluxe copy.
Full burgundy shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands with some light scratches of no consequence, gilt roulettes on the headcaps, double gilt fillets on the leading edges, light surface wear to the boards, gilt decorative board-edges with two small lacks, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt retaining its deckled edges.
Rare copy published anonymously under the initials P.D., journalist at la Dépêche.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Libris III paper reserved for subscribers, deluxe copy.
The number and subscriber's name have been neatly scraped off.
Iconography.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Rives, the tirage de tête.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Rives, the tirage de tête.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of the rare numbered copies on alfa paper, print run not specified.
Autograph inscription signed by André Billy to Louise Laporte.
Some minor foxing of no consequence, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 23 hors commerce copies lettered on pur fil and reserved for the author, ours specially printed for Jean de Gourmont.
Fine full-page autograph inscription signed by Constant Bourquin to Jean de Gourmont: "... je vous adresse ce volume publié sous votre égide, comme au meilleur et au plus sûrs des amis, comme à l'être le plus essentiellement et le plus naturellement intelligent, et en témoignage d'une sympathie et d'une admiration qui seront toujours vivaces dans mon coeur et dans mon esprit en même temps que ma reconnaissance." ["... I send you this volume published under your aegis, as to the best and surest of friends, as to the most essentially and naturally intelligent being, and as testimony of a sympathy and admiration that will always be vivid in my heart and mind along with my gratitude."]
Some deckled edges and boards marginally shaded.
Handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 25 copies lettered on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête.
Very slight stains, not serious, to endpapers, a good copy.

First edition with 25 illustrations in black and white and colors by Moïse Kisling, one of 35 numbered copies on Japon super nacré paper, the tirage de tête.
Preface by André Salmon.
This copy, as called for by the justification, is complete with its suite of color hors-texte illustrations on Hollande paper, its suite of color hors-texte illustrations on Arches, its suite of textual illustrations in black and white on China paper, one unpublished plate, a suite of plates not used for the final work on Hollande paper, and a cancelled copper plate.
The illustrations by Moïse Kisling consist of: one painted folded cover, a color portrait frontispiece, 11 illustrations hors-texte in colors and 12 textual illustrations in black and white.
A fine copy.

First edition, one of 14 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, the tirage de tête.
Scratching, not serious, to lower cover, three tiny tears to margins of the covers, a good copy.

First Gallimard edition and new edition of the French translation, one of 41 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and covers marginally sunned, handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
Beautiful illustrated cover. A good copy with good margins.

First edition, one of 82 numbered copies on pur fil, tirage de tête.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pur fil, this one is the number 1, the only large paper copies. A nice copy.

First edition, one of 38 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Very lightly and marginally sunned spine.

First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on pur fil, this one n°1, the only large paper copies.
Spine very slightly sunned, not serious, endpapers uniformly fadedDos très légèrement insolé sans gravité, gardes uniformément ombrées, head of some leaves slightly faded.
Rare.

First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Covers and spine lightly and marginally sunned as usual, not serious, internally good.
Rare.

First edition, one of 8 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
A very good and rare copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, most limited issue.

The book Camus dedicated to his friend René Leynaud.

 

Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A rare and very good copy.

First edition in part, one of 17 numbered copies on China paper, tirage de tête.
Half maroon morocco Bradel binding by Devauchelle over Japan paper, the spine with two mosaiced lozenges of cream-colored morocco, date and publisher at foot of spine, top edge gilt, an elegant binding.
Provenance : the library of Raoul Simonson with his ex libris pasted in.
A fine copy in a lovely binding.

First edition printed in 200 numbered copies, ours bearing No. 1, the only printing.
Autograph inscription signed by Christian Dautcourt on the first endpaper which shows slight light stains at the foot.
Last endpaper partially shaded due to a small press cutting about the work.

First edition of 300 numbered copies on alfa paper.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on vergé d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
A rare and good copy of the first critical essay and second book of Maurice Blanchot after Thomas l'Obscur.
Provenance : Maurice Blanchot's library.

First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on vélin paper, the tirage de tête.
A rare and good copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Japan paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.
Half purple morocco with corners, sunned spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, contemporary binding signed by Lancelin.
Handsome copy skilfully bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in khaki half-cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at tail, red shagreen title-label with some minor rubbing, marbled paper boards, top edge gilt, minor tears of no consequence to leading edges, contemporary unsigned binding attributable to Lancelin.
Signed autograph inscription from Jean Marni to his publisher Paul Ollendorff on the half-title page.
Endpapers and half-title page foxed.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Half caramel sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with rich gilt typographical motifs, navy shagreen title-label with minor rubbing, double fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, unsigned contemporary binding but attributable to Lancelin.
Signed autograph inscription from Paul Gaulot to Madame Paul Ollendorff.
A full-margined copy handsomely bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Half caramel sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with rich gilt typographical motifs, navy shagreen title-label with a small lack, some light traces of rubbing to spine, double fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, unsigned contemporary binding but attributable to Lancelin.
Signed autograph inscription from Paul Gaulot to Madame Paul Ollendorff.
A full-margined copy handsomely bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of some copies hors commerce sur Corvol l'orgueilleux paper, the only large paper copies with 30 on other Corvol.
A good copy.

First edition, one of the rare copies on Japan paper, ours specially printed for Paul Ollendorff.

Half navy blue morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments richly embellished with gilt typographical motifs as well as a mosaic piece of hazel morocco, gilt date at foot, very light traces of rubbing without consequence on the spine, double gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.

Handsome copy agreeably bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Half dark green shagreen binding with corners, sunned spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, one scratch at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt on deckled edges, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.
Signed autograph inscription from the author to Madame Paul Ollendorff.
Full-margined copy handsomely bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of the extremely rare copies on Hollande fort paper, the only large paper copies, of which a few are on colored paper.
Contemporary half black shagreen with black paper boards, spine in five compartments with black fillets, corners a little rubbed.
With an autograph inscription from Trebutien to Georges Lesnard.
A little light foxing to endpapers.
In his Annales de Normandie, Jean-Luc Piré gives an analysis of the importance of the collaboration between Barbey and Trebutien, devoting an entire paragraph to Dandysme to underline the importance of Trebutien's contribution to this little work, among the rarest and most sought-after by Barbey.
“We are familiar with the monumental correspondence Barbey maintained “monkishly” with his friend over the course of twenty-six years…The presence of Trebutien is almost constant in the Aurevillian universe. The “Sagittarius” was not far off when he wrote to his correspondent: “Your name, interwoven with mine, is as well known as my own…Whoever says d'Aurevilly, says Trebutien.”
Even in the very midst of Dandysme, Barbey pays homage to his publisher and friend: “I ask the thirty or forty people who will read this their leave to introduce M. Trebutien as a friend whose merit is greater than my own, and whose imagination and knowledge – often separate, but united in him – need no personal friendship to impress those who appreciate such things.”
The story of Dandysme, more than any other of Barbey's books, is tied to his publisher, friend, and active collaborator. Initially conceived simply as an article on Brummel, who had died three years previously, Du Dandysme was to take on book form thanks to a number of documents provided by Trebutien, who served to provide Barbey with documentary material: “as for Brummell, I've literally followed all your advice. I've read everything you recommended.” Having received two rejections for the article from the Revue des Deux Mondes and the Journal des Débats, d'Aubervilly gave Trebutien the green light for publication. Barbey was to take this book to heart: the exchange of proofs and corrections was incessant. In October, he decided to add notes. The collaboration with Trebutien took on particular meaning: “You have taught me to love Brummell once more. Without you, I would have thrown him on the dust-heap to repay the disappointments he caused…But you have given me back the taste for him and so, urged on by you, here I am immersed in the cult of detail, of little dots and shaded lines, of all those corrections that make up a finished work for which I haven't the strength, being a man of immediate passions, a brutal and rapid artist, animalistically reduced by his passions!”
When, in 1850, Trebutien suggested publishing Prophètes du Passé, Barbey agreed in the following terms: “We'll correct the proofs like those for Brummell, won't we, my friend? I like that way of working, it is so inspiring. If a thought, a note, a little change should come to me, I can send it on to you.”
Whereas the first edition strengthened the friendship between the poet and his publisher, J-L. Piré notes that the reprinting of the work was, on the contrary, a source of friction: Barbey suggested to his friend (on the 2^nd July 1858) that they let Poulet-Malassis reprint the work on Brummell…: “if you authorize me to deal with the sour Poulet [lit.: chicken]. We'll divide equally what he gives us for the Brummell and its reprint.” But Trebutien despised Poulet-Malassis: “a socialist of the worst kind…he was the editor of one of the basest newspapers of the time…He established in Paris a bookshop where he reprints all the impure and impious works of the 18^th century.” (Piré Jean-Luc, in: Hors-série des Annales de Normandie. G.S. Trebutien [Préface par J.-Cl. Polet ] 1985, pp. 3-198.)

An exceptional copy printed on large Holland paper in a sober contemporary binding.

First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Half hazel morocco with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots, black fillets, and gilt fleurons, gilt friezes at head and foot, marbled paper boards, moiré-effect endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt retaining its deckled edges.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Gaulot to Madame Paul Ollendorf.
A handsome full-margined copy handsomely bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Japan paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.
Half red morocco binding, smooth spine decorated with a double gilt cartouche adorned with corner ornaments and a central gilt floral motif, slight rubbing traces on the joints, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining its deckled edges, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Carol to his publisher Paul Ollendorff.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, this copy bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.

Half dark green morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt stippling and ornamented with double gilt compartments richly embellished with gilt typographical motifs, gilt date at foot, frame of gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt retaining its deckled edges, contemporary binding signed by Lancelin.

Handsome full-margined copy in fine condition.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.
Half dark green morocco with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments richly adorned with gilt typographical motifs, gilt date at foot, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges, contemporary binding signed by Lancelin.
Signed autograph inscription from André Theuriet to Madame Paul Ollendorff.
Handsome full-margined copy attractively bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of 37 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Full-page autograph inscription signed by the author to Mathieu Galey.
Fine copy.

First edition in French, one of 156 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête.
Very slight spots, not serious to spine, otherwise a good copy.

First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête.
Spine and covers very slightly and marginally faded as usual, otherwise a good copy.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
One small marginal nick, not serious, to upper cover.
A rare and very good copy with good margins.

First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on vélin du Marais, tirage de tête.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 42 numbered copies on vélin pur chiffon, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 48 numbered copies on vélin pur chiffon de Rives, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 28 numbered copies on pur fil, this one unnumbered but justified "pur fil", tirage de tête.
Two slight tears to foot of spine (to edges), a very good copy with edges preserved.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
Bradel binding in full cardboard covered with decorative patterned paper, smooth spine, chocolate morocco title label, top edge gilt, modern pastiche binding signed by T. Boichot.
Work illustrated with original color compositions in text and hors-texte by André Cahard.
Handsome and rare copy.

First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
A fine copy.