<p>Classic theater, <em>boulevard</em>, <em>vaudeville</em>, drama, comedy... Aside from being shown upon a stage, a play is a text: dialogues &amp; stage directions can be found in precious books, signed first editions, bound or unbound.</p>

Theater: Classic Plays

Classic theater, boulevard, vaudeville, drama, comedy... Aside from being shown upon a stage, a play is a text: dialogues & stage directions can be found in precious books, signed first editions, bound or unbound.

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Theater: Classic Plays
  1. "Je t'écris en courant ce matin ..."
    George SAND (to Gustave FLAUBERT)

    "Je t'écris en courant ce matin ..."Signed autograph letter addressed to Gustave Flaubert

    Nohant [Nohant-Vic] 6 mars 1876|13.20 x 20.70 cm|deux pages sur un feuillet remplié
    Autograph letter signed by George Sand addressed to Gustave Flaubert. Two pages written in black ink on a double sheet bearing, at the head of the first page, the sender's dry stamp.
    This letter was published in the complete correspondence of George Sand established by Georges Lubin.
    Fine letter written by George Sand a few months before her death and addressed to her lifelong friend, Gustave Flaubert.
    The writer wishes to offer her friend a seat so he may attend the revival of her play Le Mariage de Victorine : "Je t'écris en courant ce matin parce que je viens de recevoir de Mr Perrin avis de la 1ère représentation de la reprise du Mariage...
    €4,000
  2. Théâtre complet
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Théâtre complet

    Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1982|10.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui souple et cartonné
    La Pléiade library edition printed on Bible paper.
    Publisher's binding in full brown grained sheep, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
    Handsome copy complete with its acetate cover, dust jacket and slipcase.
    €40
  3. Eloge de M. Racine
    Jean François de LA HARPE

    Eloge de M. Racine[In Praise of Mr. Racine]

    Chez Lacombe|Amsterdam • & Paris 1772|16.50 x 24.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in brown half-cloth, smooth spine, havana morocco title label with a small angular loss, marbled paper boards, modern binding.
    Very rare autograph inscription signed by Jean-François de La Harpe on the half-title page: "Pour M. thomas de la part de l'auteur." ["For M. thomas from the author."]
    The last two letters of the word "part" having been trimmed by the binder.
    €800
  4. Torquemada
    Victor HUGO

    Torquemada

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1882|15 x 25 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
    Contrary to what bibliographers indicate (Clouzot, Carteret and Vicaire), the print run on this paper does not appear to be 15 copies but indeed 10 as mentioned on the justification page. This paper was moreover, upon publication, at 40 francs, the most expensive, China paper being only 20 francs and Holland 15.
    Half chocolate brown morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, pebbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted on a pastedown, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
    Handsome copy.
    €3,000
  5. L'Invitation au château
    Jean ANOUILH, André BARSACQ

    L'Invitation au château

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1948|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 112 numbered copies on pur fil Johannot paper, deluxe copies.
    Cover and illustrations by André Barsacq.
    Spine very slightly sunned, small lack at foot of spine, handsome interior condition.
    €180
  6. Problèmes européens
    Jules ROMAINS

    Problèmes européens

    Flammarion|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Two dampstains on the spine and in the margin of the first cover.
    Precious signed autograph inscription by Jules Romains: "A Jacques Copeau, son fidèle admirateur et ami." ["To Jacques Copeau, his faithful admirer and friend."]
    €250
  8. Soluna
    Miguel Ángel ASTURIAS

    Soluna

    Seuil|Paris 1969|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation established by Jean and André Camp, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Two small tears at foot of spine very slightly sunned.
    Beautiful autograph inscription dated and signed by Miguel Angel Asturias to René Wilmet enhanced with André Camp's signature.
    €100
  9. " Et ce n'est pas un hasard si En attendant Godot, la pièce étonnante de Samuel Beckett, est une entrée de clowns qui dure deux heures, ne traite de rien en particulier, pose tous les problèmes, arrache le rire au moment où l'on devrait s'épouvanter "
    Boris VIAN (Samuel BECKETT)

    " Et ce n'est pas un hasard si En attendant Godot, la pièce étonnante de Samuel Beckett, est une entrée de clowns qui dure deux heures, ne traite de rien en particulier, pose tous les problèmes, arrache le rire au moment où l'on devrait s'épouvanter "Article on the cabaret - Autograph manuscript partly unpublished

    s. n.|Paris s. d. [ca 1953]|21 x 27 cm|11 feuillets rédigés au recto
    Manuscript, partly unpublished, of an article on cabaret, nine pages plus two additional pages written in purple ink on perforated squared paper sheets. Numerous deletions and corrections as well as several additions. The sheets are numbered in the upper right margin from 1 to 9 then 12 and 13.
    The first nine sheets of this text, which was never published during Boris Vian's lifetime, were transcribed in Les Vies posthumes de Boris Vian by Michel Fauré (1975). The text was erroneously dated 1948 by Fauré: the mention of Samuel Beckett's En attendant Godot, whose premiere took place in 1953, makes this dating impossible.
    An interesting text evoking...
    €2,500
  10. Le théâtre américain aujourd'hui
    Marie-Claire PASQUIER

    Le théâtre américain aujourd'hui

    P.U.F.|Paris 1978|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Lacking the plastic film covering the covers at the head of the front cover.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Marie-Claire Pasquier to Gisèle Halimi: "Pour Gisèle Halimi, de canotière à canotière. Amicalement." ["For Gisèle Halimi, from boater to boater. With friendship."]
    Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
    €60
  11. L'autre danger
    Maurice DONNAY

    L'autre danger

    Editions des portiques|Paris 1903|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in half olive green cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, brown sheep title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Maurice Donnay to Jules Lemaître.
    €60
  12. Théâtre
    Gus BOFA, Octave MIRBEAU

    Théâtre

    Les éditions nationales|Paris 1935|17 x 22.50 cm|relié
    Edition illustrated with a watercolor and drawings by Gus Bofa, one of 100 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives paper.
    Full red morocco binding, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, endpapers and pastedowns of moiré effect paper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, upper corners slightly bumped without damage.
    Two small rubs to two raised bands.
    Handsome copy attractively bound.

    €450
  13. Les aveux les plus doux
    Georges ARNAUD

    Les aveux les plus doux

    Julliard|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the script dedicated to Jules Dassin printed in 500 numbered copies.
    Handsome copy.
    The film adaptation of this one-act play which was to be brought to the screen in 1953 was banned.
    Edouard Molinaro would finally adapt it, almost 20 years later, in 1971 with Roger Hanin, Philippe Noiret, Marc Porel and Caroline Cellier.
    Autograph inscription signed by Georges Arnaud to Jacques Panijel.
    €100
  14. L'hurluberlu ou le réactionnaire amoureux
    Jean ANOUILH

    L'hurluberlu ou le réactionnaire amoureux

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1969|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 95 copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 35 on Holland paper and a few hors commerce copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  15. Sacha Guitry roi du théâtre
    (Sacha GUITRY) René BENJAMIN

    Sacha Guitry roi du théâtre

    Plon|Paris 1933|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 101 numbered copies on pure linen paper.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by René Benjamin on a printed visiting card pasted on an endpaper.
    €60
  16. Strindberg
    Arthur ADAMOV

    Strindberg

    L'Arche|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Iconography.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Arthur Adamov to Alain Bosquet.
    €80
  17. Ne réveillez pas madame
    Jean ANOUILH

    Ne réveillez pas madame[Do Not Wake Madam]

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1970|20.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Japon, a tête de tirage.
    Spine and some margins of the covers darkened, some edges lightly toned, otherwise a pleasing copy with full margins.
    Rare.
    €680
  18. Théâtre II
    Michel DE GHELDERODE

    Théâtre II

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 copies on Holland paper, ours one of the 10 copies numbered in Roman numerals, deluxe copy.
    Fine copy despite a small inconsequential tear at the foot of the upper cover joint.
    €250
  19. Théâtre VI
    Michel DE GHELDERODE

    Théâtre VI

    Gallimard|Paris 1982|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 17 copies on Holland van Gelder paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  20. Théâtre III
    Michel DE GHELDERODE

    Théâtre III

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 copies on Holland Van Gelder paper, ours being one of 10 copies numbered in Roman numerals, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  21. Théâtre IV
    Michel DE GHELDERODE

    Théâtre IV

    Gallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 copies on Hollande paper, ours one of 4 copies numbered in Roman numerals, deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  22. Théâtre V
    Michel DE GHELDERODE

    Théâtre V

    Gallimard|Paris 1957|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 copies on Holland paper, ours one of 4 copies numbered in Roman numerals, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  23. Théâtre I
    Michel DE GHELDERODE

    Théâtre I

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 copies on Holland paper, ours one of 4 copies numbered in Roman numerals, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  24. Le chariot d'enfant
    Gérard de NERVAL, Joseph MÉRY

    Le chariot d'enfant

    D. Giraud & J. Dagneau|Paris 1850|11.50 x 18.70 cm|relié
    Rare first edition, printed in 500 copies, of the French translation of this Indian tale established by Gérard de Nerval and G. Méry on ordinary paper, only 2 copies would have been printed on colored paper in deluxe format.
    Modern half black sheep binding, smooth Jansenist spine. Title and date in gilt. Black, gold and brown paper boards. Uncut copy, full-margined. Scattered foxing. Good copy.



    €500
  25. Unique ensemble de documents et manuscrits relatifs à la confidentielle adaptation théâtrale d'Au beau rivage par un admirateur manceau de René Fallet
    René FALLET

    Unique ensemble de documents et manuscrits relatifs à la confidentielle adaptation théâtrale d'Au beau rivage par un admirateur manceau de René Fallet

    Le Mans • , Paris • & Jaligny-sur-Besbre 1972|divers|divers supports

    Unique collection of documents (photographs, posters, etc.) and manuscripts relating to the confidential theatrical adaptation of Au beau rivage by an admirer from Le Mans of René Fallet.
    In 1972, Claude-Denis Renard from Le Mans, a great admirer of René Fallet, contacted the latter so that he would accept a theatrical adaptation of his novel Au beau rivage published in 1970 and for which he received the Humor Prize. Animated by his usual kindness, the writer joyfully accepted, forgetting to inquire about the contingencies linked to the exploitation rights of the novel held by the production company Prothea, whose reaction was not long in coming...

    €1,400
  26. Théâtre IV
    Eugène IONESCO

    Théâtre IV

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Edition with most parts in first edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  27. Grandes heures de théâtre de Paris suivi d'un guide des théâtres
    Pierre-Aimé TOUCHARD

    Grandes heures de théâtre de Paris suivi d'un guide des théâtres

    Librairie académique Perrin|Paris 1965|15 x 22.50 cm|en feuilles sous double chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 50 numbered deluxe copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine of the second chemise slightly sunned, worming to the boards of the slipcase.
    Handsome copy presented in sheets, under double chemise and slipcase.
    Iconography.
    €200
  28. Les yeux de Kounâla, légende bouddhique en 5 actes
    Maurice BOUCHOR

    Les yeux de Kounâla, légende bouddhique en 5 actes

    Simon Siné|Paris 1905|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First separate edition for which no mention is made of deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the unlettered spine and covers slightly and marginally faded.
    €40
  29. Histoire de Vasco
    Georges SCHÉHADÉ

    Histoire de Vasco

    Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy despite endpapers very lightly and partially shaded without significance.
    €150
  31. Comédies bourgeoises
    Henry MONNIER

    Comédies bourgeoises

    Méline & Cans & Cie|Paris 1858|8.50 x 13 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    Belgian pirate edition published the same year as the first separate edition which was banned for Belgium and abroad.
    Publisher's binding in full blue cloth, smooth spine, blind-ruled frame on the covers.
    Some minor foxing without consequence.
    €60
  32. Jean Vilar
    Claude ROY

    Jean Vilar

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1987|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Claude Roy to a couple of friends named Robert and Renée.


    €40
  33. La fille du soleil
    Maurice MAGRE, André GAILHARD

    La fille du soleil

    Charpentier & Fasquelle|Paris 1909|14.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition of this lyric tragedy in three acts set to music by André Gailhard, one of 20 numbered copies on Japan paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Half tawny shagreen binding with corners, spine slightly darkened with four raised bands decorated with gilt fillets and compartments of brown mosaicked shagreen, gilt date at tail, moiré-effect paper boards, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, binding signed by Saulnier.
    Fine and rare full-margined copy.
    €350
  34. Camus, a Reluctant Molière!
    Les Esprits
    Albert CAMUS, Pierre de LARIVEY

    Les Esprits

    Nrf|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|relié

    First edition of Albert Camus's theatrical adaptation, one of 65 numbered copies on pur fil paper, constituting the deluxe issue.
    Bradel-style binding in bronze-coloured half box calf, boards covered with abstract-patterned paper, smooth spine, original wrappers and spine preserved, binding signed by Thomas Boichot.

    €2,000
  35. Animateurs de théâtre
    Robert BRASILLACH

    Animateurs de théâtre

    Editions Corrêa|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine lightly sunned as is often the case, tiny worming of no consequence to the boards.
    Autograph inscription signed by Robert Brasillach: "A Michel Dard ces portraits, qui sont, au fond, des mémoires." ["To Michel Dard these portraits, which are, at heart, memoirs."]
    €380
  36. Claire
    René CHAR

    Claire

    Gallimard|Paris 1949|10.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 18 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    Provenance: from the library of Henri Matassaro with the bookmark bearing N°211 from the sale of part of his library in 1993.
    €1,200
  37. Théâtre Volume I
    Pierre CORNEILLE

    Théâtre Volume I

    Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1950|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
    Pléiade Library edition printed on Bible paper.
    Publisher's binding in full red grained sheepskin, grey top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
    Fine copy complete with its glassine, dust jacket and slipcase.
    €35
  38. Le panorama dramatique 1821-1823
    L.-Henry LECOMTE

    Le panorama dramatique 1821-1823

    Chez l'auteur|Paris 1900|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 150 numbered copies on laid paper.
    Spine restored but still with some lacks, corner lacks to boards.
    Printed bookplate of René l'Esprit on the half-title page.
    Signed autograph inscription from L.-Henry Lecomte to John Grand-Carteret.

    €70
  40. Le voleur d'enfants
    Jules SUPERVIELLE

    Le voleur d'enfants

    Gallimard|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the theatrical adaptation, one of 8 numbered copies on Holland paper, ours one of the 3 lettered hors commerce copies, deluxe copy.
    Light marginal tears of no consequence to the boards.
    Handsome and rare copy.
    €400
  41. Don Juan
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Don Juan

    Gallimard|Paris 1958|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copies after 23 on Madagascar.
    Bradel binding in full abstract-patterned grey and cherry red paper, smooth spine, mouse-grey morocco title label, original wrappers and spine preserved, binding signed by Thomas Boichot.
    Handsome copy.
    €400
  43. The theatres of Paris
    Charles HERVEY, Alexandre LACAUCHIE

    The theatres of Paris

    John Mitchell • Galignani & Co|London • & Paris 1846|15 x 22.50 cm|relié
    Illustrated edition with 10 portraits of the most celebrated actresses of the time by Alexandre Lacauchie, printed outside the text.
    Half red calf binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with garlands and double gilt compartments, some scuffs notably to the upper headcap, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, a small harmless nick to the top edge, contemporary binding.
    Handsome interior condition without foxing.
    €400
  45. Comédies et actes divers
    Samuel BECKETT

    Comédies et actes divers

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1966|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €450
  46. Lettre autographe datée, signée et adressée à Jean Rimeize
    Jean DUTOURD

    Lettre autographe datée, signée et adressée à Jean Rimeize

    S. n.|Paris 11 Janvier 1973|15 x 21 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter dated and signed, one and a half pages (26 lines) on letterhead of the Hôtel Majestic in Cannes, addressed by Jean Dutourd to the writer and polemicist Jean Rimeize, biographer of Robert Poulet, to facilitate his "entry" at Gallimard in order to place more quickly and efficiently the manuscript he intends to have published:

    "Cher Jean Rimeize

    Vous avez parfaitement raison de penser à Gallimard. Envoyez votre manuscrit de ma part à Mme Odette Laigle, à la N.R.F., 5 rue Sébastien Bottin, VIIe.

    Elle est secrétaire du comité de lecture. Voyez-la même, à l'occasion. C'est une femme très gentille, qui ne vous fera pas languir pendant des...
    €150
  47. Le spectacle dans la vie morale des peuples
    Jacques COPEAU

    Le spectacle dans la vie morale des peuples

    Reale academia d'Italia|Roma [Rome] 1935|18 x 25 cm|broché
    The first edition, published in a small number of copies of this offprint.
    Light worming to boards, handsome interior condition.
    Rare.



    €50
  48. Le Prométhée d'Eschyle
    André BONNARD

    Le Prométhée d'Eschyle

    Editions des lettres de Lausanne|Genève [Geneva] 1928|17.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition of this free translation established by André Bonnard.
    Unlettered spine lightly sunned, two light angular dampstains on the first cover, foxing.
    Precious full autograph inscription signed by André Bonnard to Jacques Copeau.




    €50
  49. Théâtre Volume II : Atlas-hôtel - Les frénétiques - La vie en rose - Note sur le théâtre
    Armand SALACROU

    Théâtre Volume II : Atlas-hôtel - Les frénétiques - La vie en rose - Note sur le théâtre

    Gallimard|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First collected edition, an advance copy.
    Spine split at head and lightly sunned, pale dampstains to margins at head of covers.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Armand Salacrou: "A Jacques Copeau tous ces vieux souvenirs avec mon amitié fidèle." ["To Jacques Copeau all these old memories with my faithful friendship."]
    €80
  50. Une femme libre précédé de Atlas-hôtel
    Armand SALACROU

    Une femme libre précédé de Atlas-hôtel

    Gallimard|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance copy.
    Spine sunned with a small lack at foot, a marginal crease on the first cover.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Armand Salacrou: "Pour Jacques Copeau ces deux pièces qu'il n'a pas vues, et qu'il ne lira pas - mais qui lui porteront mon admiration et mon amitié." ["For Jacques Copeau these two plays that he has not seen, and that he will not read - but which will carry to him my admiration and my friendship."]
    €80
  51. Lucienne
    Jules ROMAINS

    Lucienne

    Nrf|Paris 1922|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 790 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies after the 108 reimposed.
    Spine sunned with dampstaining, clumsily filled lack at foot of spine, foxing to covers and browning to interior.
    Precious signed autograph inscription by Jules Romains: "A Jacques Copeau, qu'un an de travail commun n'a fait que me rendre plus cher, son Jules Romains. Juin 22." ["To Jacques Copeau, whom a year of working together has only made more dear to me, his Jules Romains. June 22."]
    €250
  52. Chers zoiseaux
    Jean ANOUILH

    Chers zoiseaux

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1977|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Japon, the tirage de tête.
    Spine and boards very slightly and marginally faded without consequence, some edges partially toned, otherwise a pleasant copy with full margins.
    €680
  53. Le scénario
    Jean ANOUILH

    Le scénario

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1976|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
    Spine and covers very slightly and marginally faded without consequence, some deckled edges partially trimmed, otherwise handsome full-margined copy.
    €680
  54. L'arrestation
    Jean ANOUILH

    L'arrestation

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1975|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
    Spine and covers marginally sunned, some deckled edges partially trimmed, otherwise handsome full-margined copy.

    €680
  55. Le mariage de Trouhadec. - La scintillante
    Jules ROMAINS

    Le mariage de Trouhadec. - La scintillante

    Nrf|Paris 1925|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 842 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after the 109 reimposed.
    Spine slightly sunned, worming at foot of first cover and, vertically, in margin of second cover.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jules Romains: "A Jacques Copeau, son admirateur et ami."
    €300
  56. Cromedeyre-le-Vieil. - Amédée et les messieurs en rang
    Jules ROMAINS

    Cromedeyre-le-Vieil. - Amédée et les messieurs en rang

    Nrf|Paris 1926|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine slightly sunned with a small tear at foot.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jules Romains: "A Jacques Copeau, son admirateur et ami."
    €300
  57. Boën ou la possession des biens suivi de Donogoo
    Jules ROMAINS

    Boën ou la possession des biens suivi de Donogoo

    Nrf|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine lightly sunned.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jules Romains: "A Jacques Copeau, son admirateur et ami." ["To Jacques Copeau, his admirer and friend."]
    €300
  59. Théâtre Volume I : Le casseur d'assiettes - Tour à terre - Le pont de l'Europe - Patchouli
    Armand SALACROU

    Théâtre Volume I : Le casseur d'assiettes - Tour à terre - Le pont de l'Europe - Patchouli

    Gallimard|Paris 1943|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
    Spine slightly sunned, pale marginal dampstains at head and foot of boards.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Armand Salacrou: "A Jacques Copeau que je voudrais bien revoir, ces débris de ma jeunesse avec mon amitié fidèle." ["To Jacques Copeau whom I would very much like to see again, these remnants of my youth with my faithful friendship."]
    €80
  60. Oeuvres
    Jean-Baptiste ROUSSEAU

    Oeuvres

    S. n.|à La Haye [The Hague] • et se trouve à Paris 1753|8 x 14.30 cm|3 volumes reliés

    New edition. Portrait frontispiece. Title pages in red and black.



    Contemporary full glazed brown calf binding. Decorated smooth spine. Brown calf title-label, black calf volume label. Light rubbing. Fine copy, very fresh.
    The first two volumes are devoted to the poetic works, the third to the comedies. These works contain the Odes, Cantatas, Epistles, Allegories, Epigrams, and the comedies (Le flatteur, Le capricieux, Le caffé, La ceinture magique). Jean-Baptiste Rousseau was considered the greatest lyric poet of his time; he is especially credited with writing the first French cantatas, this secular genre that was set to music by the most brilliant composers...

    €250
  61. Marion de Lorme
    Victor HUGO

    Marion de Lorme

    Eugène Renduel|Paris 1831|14 x 22.50 cm|relié

    First edition, rare copy with no statement of print.
    Full blue morocco binding, spine with raised bands in the Jansenist style, endpapers and pastedowns of combed marbled paper, gilt dentelle framing the pastedowns, double gilt fillets and gilt tooling to headcaps and board edges, top edge gilt with untrimmed margins preserved, original front wrapper bound in, binding signed by Marius Michel. Monogrammed bookplate mounted on the verso of the first endpaper.
    This copy is enriched with four hors-texte plates by Louis Boulanger and Alfred Johannot.
    Signed autograph inscription by Victor Hugo on the half-title: « À Monsieur Ch[arles] Mévil son bien...

    €10,000
  62. Catalogue de la bibliothèque dramatique de M. de Soleinne
    BIBLIOPHILE JACOB [Paul LACROIX]

    Catalogue de la bibliothèque dramatique de M. de Soleinne

    Alliance des arts|Paris 1843-1845|13 x 22 cm|5 volumes reliés en 4
    First edition.
    Half grey calf bindings, spines with four raised bands set with gilt fillets, bordeaux morocco title and volume labels, marbled paper boards, speckled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary bindings.
    Handsome copy attractively bound.


    €350
  63. Catalogue de la bibliothèque dramatique de Pont de Vesle. - Catalogue de la bibliothèque théâtrale de M. Joseph de Filippi
    BIBLIOPHILE JACOB [Paul LACROIX]

    Catalogue de la bibliothèque dramatique de Pont de Vesle. - Catalogue de la bibliothèque théâtrale de M. Joseph de Filippi

    Alliance des arts • A. Aubry • Tresse|Paris 1846-1861|13 x 22 cm|3 volumes reliés en 1
    First edition of each catalogue.
    The second catalogue is in two parts.
    Contemporary half grey calf binding, spine with four raised bands set with gilt fillets and a fleuron, morocco title-label and compartment in burgundy, marbled paper boards, speckled paper endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary binding.
    A handsome copy attractively bound.


    €250
  64. Les immortelles
    Pierre BOURGEADE

    Les immortelles

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Three small light stains on the spine very lightly sunned without gravity.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Bourgeade to Georges Charaire: "... ces ombres qui nous attirent..." ["... these shadows that attract us..."]

    €60
  65. Le père Juillet
    Léon MOUSSINAC, Paul VAILLANT-COUTURIER

    Le père Juillet

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1927|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Montgolfier vellum, deluxe issue.
    Small marginal tears to boards, a vertical crease in margin of front board.
    A full-margined copy.
    €250
  68. Port-Royal
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Port-Royal

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the 40 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Very nice copy as issued, edges preserved.
    €800
  69. Le cardinal d'Espagne
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Le cardinal d'Espagne

    Gallimard|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the 36 numbered copies on vergé de Holland paper, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Very nice copy as issued.
    €800
  70. La bonne âme de Se-Tchouan
    Bertolt BRECHT

    La bonne âme de Se-Tchouan

    L'Arche|Paris 1956|13.50 x 18 cm|broché
    New edition of the French adaptation, here at the T.N.P. by Jeanne Stern and Geneviève Serreau.
    Spine lightly sunned.
    We include the program from the performance at the Théâtre National Populaire, the back cover bearing blue ballpoint pen deletions.
    €40
  71. Grandeur et décadence de la ville de Mahagonny
    Bertolt BRECHT

    Grandeur et décadence de la ville de Mahagonny

    L'Arche|Paris 1966|13.50 x 18 cm|broché
    New edition of the French adaptation, here at T.N.P. by Jean-Claude Hémery and Geneviève Serreau.
    Spine lightly sunned, small marginal tear to front cover.
    We include the program from the performance at the Théâtre National Populaire.
    €40
  72. Bolivar suivi de La première famille
    Jules SUPERVIELLE

    Bolivar suivi de La première famille

    Gallimard|Paris 1944|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First collective edition, one of the 35 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies ("grands papiers").
    Nice copy.
    €400
  73. Nucléa
    Henri PICHETTE

    Nucléa

    L'Arche|Paris 1952|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vellum, deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy.





    €250
  75. Parades inédites
    Thomas-Simon GUEULLETTE

    Parades inédites

    Chez Jouaust, Librairie des Bibliophiles|Paris 1885|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Preface by Charles Gueullette.
    Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands showing light rubbing to headcaps, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
    Some minor foxing, a black stain at head of spine.

    €50
  76. Amal et la lettre du roi
    Rabîndranâth TAGORE, André GIDE

    Amal et la lettre du roi

    Nrf|Paris 1924|9.50 x 16 cm|broché
    New edition of the French translation established by André Gide, one of 40 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite two tiny and insignificant nicks at the head of the first cover, first endpaper entirely shadowed.
    €100
  77. Histoire des petits théatres de Paris depuis leur origine
    Nicolas BRAZIER

    Histoire des petits théatres de Paris depuis leur origine

    Allardin|Paris 1838|9.50 x 15.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    New edition with some parts in first edition.
    Bradel binding in full olive green cloth, smooth spines decorated with gilt floral motifs, double fillets, dates, places and publisher's name gilt at foot of spines, green morocco title labels, original wrappers preserved.
    Some minor foxing of no consequence.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  79. Un apôtre de l'art du théâtre au XVIIIe siècle : Luigi Riccoboni dit Lélio - Un apôtre de l'art du théâtre au XVIIIe siècle : Luigi Riccoboni dit Lélio. Introduction et bibliographie
    Xavier de COURVILLE

    Un apôtre de l'art du théâtre au XVIIIe siècle : Luigi Riccoboni dit Lélio - Un apôtre de l'art du théâtre au XVIIIe siècle : Luigi Riccoboni dit Lélio. Introduction et bibliographie

    Librairie E. Droz • Librairie Théâtrale|Paris 1943-1958|16.50 x 25.50 cm|4 volumes brochés
    First edition.
    Spine sunned.
    Handsome complete set in 3 volumes:
    - Volume I: L'expérience italienne (1676-1715)
    - Volume II: L'expérience française (1716-1731)
    - Volume III: La leçon (1732-1753)
    Signed and inscribed by Xavier de Courville to Charles Gourdin on the second and third volumes.
    The first volume is enhanced with a two-page dated and signed autograph letter from Xavier de Courville regarding the forthcoming publication of the second volume and the activities of the theatrical association "Les amis d'Arlequin" which he directed.
    We include, to complete this set: Luigi Riccoboni dit Lélio: Introduction et bibliographie, by the...
    €450
  80. Vogue la galère
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Vogue la galère

    Grasset|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Second edition published the same year as the original, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Two small stains and two tears at head and foot of spine, the folding drawing by Gérard Cochet is cut in two and loose.
    Signed autograph inscription from Marcel Aymé to Luc Vincent.
    €100
  82. Le théâtre de la foire. La comédie italienne et l'Opéra-comique. Recueil de pièces choisies jouées de la fin du XVIIème aux premières années du XIXème siècle. Première série 1658-1720
    Maurice DRACK

    Le théâtre de la foire. La comédie italienne et l'Opéra-comique. Recueil de pièces choisies jouées de la fin du XVIIème aux premières années du XIXème siècle. Première série 1658-1720

    Librairie de Firmin-Didot & Cie|Paris 1889|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition expanded with a historical study, notes and a chronological table by Maurice Drack.
    Half caramel sheep binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt floral motifs, green sheep title-label, author's name in red sheep, minor rubbing traces on the raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary binding.


    €70
  83. Nivelle de La Chaussée et la comédie larmoyante
    Gustave LANSON

    Nivelle de La Chaussée et la comédie larmoyante

    Hachette & Cie|Paris 1903|14 x 23 cm|relié
    Second edition with some parts in first edition as revised and expanded with an appendix.
    Half black shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands with some slight rubbing of no importance, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
    Handsome copy.


    €50
  84. Gilles de Raiz
    Vicente HUIDOBRO, Joseph SIMA

    Gilles de Raiz

    Editions Totem • José Corti|Paris 1932|17.50 x 22.50 cm|relié sous chemise et étui
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of the author by Pablo Picasso and two drawings by Joseph Sima.
    Half black calf binding with bands, smooth spine, title and author's name in red, boards enhanced with red varnish panels evoking snakeskin, red edges, covers and spine preserved, chemise and slipcase in half black calf, black cloth boards, black felt lining, elegant and spectacular binding signed Georges Leroux.
    Handsome copy perfectly established in a superb bloody binding by Leroux recalling the sanguinary turpitudes of Gilles de Raiz.
    Very rare autograph inscription signed by Vicente Huidobro to Lady Rothermere...
    €5,000
  85. Observations sur l'art du comédien, et sur d'autres objets concernant cette profession en général
    Jean-Nicolas SERVANDONI

    Observations sur l'art du comédien, et sur d'autres objets concernant cette profession en général

    Chez la veuve Duschene • Costard|Paris 1775|13.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    Second edition with some parts in first edition as it was revised, corrected and expanded with many anecdotes and several new notes or observations.
    Bradel binding in full boards, smooth spine slightly browned with a handwritten paper title label and a library shelf label, on the front board, label bearing the title crossed out and scratched from the work, one upper corner slightly bumped, contemporary temporary binding.
    Handsome interior condition despite some minor foxing.
    €300
  87. Comédiennes du XVIIIème siècle. Mademoiselle Gogo, mademoiselle Beauménard de la Comédie Française 1730-1799
    Paul GINISTY

    Comédiennes du XVIIIème siècle. Mademoiselle Gogo, mademoiselle Beauménard de la Comédie Française 1730-1799

    Charpentier & Fasquelle|Paris 1913|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in grey half cloth, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, black shagreen title label with marginal tear, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with 12 plates hors-texte.
    Autograph inscription signed by Paul Ginisty to Henri Lavedan.
    €50
  88. Théâtre II
    Édouard DUJARDIN

    Théâtre II

    Mercure de France|Paris 1924|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy despite a crease on the back cover.
    Signed autograph inscription from Edouard Dujardin to Henry Charpentier.
    €80
  89. Oedipe-roi. Roméo et Juliette
    Jean COCTEAU

    Oedipe-roi. Roméo et Juliette

    Plon|Paris 1928|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of Oedipe-roi, one of 212 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe issue.
    Work illustrated with 2 drawings by the author.
    Fine full-margined copy despite small harmless tears at the lower deckled edges.
    €150
  90. Les comédiens du roi de la troupe italienne
    Émile CAMPARDON

    Les comédiens du roi de la troupe italienne

    Berger-Levrault & Cie|Paris 1880|16.50 x 25.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only issue after 10 China and 25 Whatman.
    Spine sunned, otherwise handsome copy with fragile parchment paper wrappers preserved.
    €100
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