<p>Marguerite de Navarre, Louise Lab&eacute;, Mesdames de S&eacute;vign&eacute;, Lafayette et de Stael, Sand, Colette, Nemirovsky, Beauvoir, Duras, Yourcenar, Sarraute... Women have left their mark on the history of literature, which has not always done them justice...</p>

Women Writers

Marguerite de Navarre, Louise Labé, Mesdames de Sévigné, Lafayette et de Stael, Sand, Colette, Nemirovsky, Beauvoir, Duras, Yourcenar, Sarraute... Women have left their mark on the history of literature, which has not always done them justice...

765 results
Women Writers
  1. George Sand - L'abbé de Lamennais
    Eugène de MIRECOURT

    George Sand - L'abbé de Lamennais

    J.-P. Roret & Cie|Paris 1854|9 x 14 cm|2 volumes reliés en 1
    Edition for each volume.
    "Bradel" binding vellum way, smooth back, calligraphic inscriptions in the medieval manner on the back and flat, black date tail back, wrappers and back preserved and bound in to each volume, guards and contreplats of handmade paper red head, signed binding Thiebaut.
    complete copies of their headpieces and their facsimiles.
    Our copy is enriched by an autograph letter (mounted on the first book upside tab) Eugene Mirecourt, a page addressed to Chamfleury in which its distance corresponding to about a piece showing that they have jointly written with Champfleury and does not provide enough promotion to the taste of Eugene de...
    €200
  2. Au delà du rideau. Interviews - portraits - bavardages de théâtre
    Madeleine ANDRAL

    Au delà du rideau. Interviews - portraits - bavardages de théâtre

    Marcel Chapelon|Paris 1936|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Arches paper, only large paper.
    Signed autograph Madeleine Andral George Baugnies "... grandmaster" escholiers ", this small series of portraits, where despite the gaps, he will find some wise friends ...
    Iconography.
    Nice copy wide-margined.
    €100
  3. La résurrection du chevalier
    Louise WEISS

    La résurrection du chevalier

    Albin Michel|Paris 1974|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
    Signed autograph of the Louise Weiss Denis sergeant.
    Some bites.
    €80
  4. Les mouches d'automne
    Irène NÉMIROVSKY

    Les mouches d'automne

    Grasset|Paris 1931|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    Second edition published the same year as the first, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Irène Némirovsky to Elie Richard.
    Spine very slightly sunned with a repaired tear at head, complete with publisher's slip.
    €800
  5. Le pion sur l'échiquier
    Irène NÉMIROVSKY

    Le pion sur l'échiquier

    Albin Michel|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Autograph inscription from Irène Némirovsky to Pierre Audiat.
    Spine sunned with some marginal lacks, a tiny lack to foot of upper cover.
    €1,000
  6. Lettres d'une Péruvienne
    Françoise de GRAFFIGNY

    Lettres d'une Péruvienne

    De l'imprimerie de Migneret|à Paris 1797|15.50 x 24.50 cm|relié
    Bilingual edition illustrated with a frontispiece portrait by Gaucher and 6 handsome captioned figures by Le Barbier, engraved by Patas, Halbou, Lingée. Printed on laid paper. Translation by Deodati, with French facing the Italian.
    Contemporary full sprinkled and glazed sheep binding. Smooth spine richly decorated with 2 diamond-patterned grotesque compartments and 2 large fleurons. Red morocco title label. Framed border on covers. Upper joint split over the first 2 compartments. One crack at head, same at tail. One corner bumped. Joints and corners rubbed. Foxing. 2 scratches on lower cover.
    Handsome esteemed edition. The first edition of this work, which was abundantly reprinted...
    €500
  7. L'affaire Courilof
    Irène NÉMIROVSKY

    L'affaire Courilof

    Grasset|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa, advance (service de presse) copies.
    Autograph inscription from Irène Nemirovsky to (Pierre) Guitet Vauquelin on the half title.
    A very good copy despite a slight trace of sunning to foot of the spine.
    €1,000
  9. La chandelle
    Thérèse SAINT PHALLE

    La chandelle

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
    Signed autograph of Thérèse de Saint Phalle Alain Vernay and his wife.
    Back insolated.
    €30
  10. Le temps dans la tragédie grecque
    Jacqueline de ROMILLY

    Le temps dans la tragédie grecque

    Librairie philosophique J. Vrin|Paris 1971|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
    Signed autograph of Jacqueline de Romilly Professor Georges Blin.
    A small spot without first flat head gravity.
    €60
  11. L'affaire Courilof
    Irène NÉMIROVSKY

    L'affaire Courilof

    Grasset|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa, advance (service de presse) copies.
    Autograph inscription from Irène Nemirovsky to Victor Margueritte on the half title.
    Collector's blindstamp to foot, a very good copy.
    €1,000
  12. Rencontres ferroviaires
    Régine DEFORGES

    Rencontres ferroviaires

    Arthème Fayard|Paris 1999|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vergé paper Ingres de Lana, this copy one of 10 hors commerce, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €250
  13. Pêle-mêle. Chroniques de l'Humanité
    Régine DEFORGES

    Pêle-mêle. Chroniques de l'Humanité

    Arthème Fayard|Paris 2004|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vergé paper Ingres de Lana, this copy one of 10 hors commerce, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €250
  14. Milady Juliette Catesby suivie d'Ernestine
    Elena RICCOBONI

    Milady Juliette Catesby suivie d'Ernestine

    Dauthereau|Paris 1828|7.50 x 11.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half caramel long-grain morocco binding, spine with one raised band decorated with black romantic fleurons, hazelnut morocco title label, gilt fillet framing the marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary romantic binding.
    Printed bibliophile's stamp with crowned cipher as bookplate.
    Some light foxing.
    Handsome copy in a charming contemporary romantic binding.
    €100
  15. Fanny Butler
    Elena RICCOBONI

    Fanny Butler

    S. n.|Paris 1827|7.50 x 11.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half long-grain caramel morocco binding, spine with one raised band decorated with black romantic fleurons, hazelnut morocco title-label, gilt fillet framing the marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, one lower corner slightly bumped, marbled edges, contemporary romantic binding.
    Printed bibliophile's stamp with crowned monogram serving as bookplate.
    Some light foxing.
    Copy handsomely bound in a charming contemporary romantic binding.
    €100
  16. Clarté
    Marie LORRAIN

    Clarté

    René Debresse|Paris 1938|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    This copy is enriched with eight manuscripts poems by Marie Lorrain.
    Rare.
    €80
  17. Mémoires touchant la vie et les écrits de Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, dame de Bourbilly, marquise de Sévigné, durant la Régence et la Fronde suivis de notes et d'éclaircissements par le baron Walckenaer
    Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Marquise de SEVIGNE

    Mémoires touchant la vie et les écrits de Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, dame de Bourbilly, marquise de Sévigné, durant la Régence et la Fronde suivis de notes et d'éclaircissements par le baron Walckenaer

    Librairie de Firmin-Didot Frères|Paris 1852|11 x 18 cm|5 volumes reliés
    Second edition, with some parts of the text in first edition as revised and corrected.
    Half red calf bindings, smooth spines slightly faded decorated with gilt stippling and fillets, gilt initials at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary bindings signed by Bruillon.
    Handsome copy.
    €300
  19. Rencontres ferroviaires
    Régine DEFORGES

    Rencontres ferroviaires

    Fayard|Paris 1999|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vergé Ingres, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €250
  20. Le double départ
    Nicole CARTIER-BRESSON

    Le double départ

    Seuil|Paris 1945|13.50 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vergé d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies.
    Somes spots to margins of the covers, internally good.
    €80
  21. Le livre rose, récits et causeries de jeunes femmes
    George SAND, COLLECTIF

    Le livre rose, récits et causeries de jeunes femmes

    Urbain Canel • Adolphe Guyot|Paris 1834|13 x 19.50 cm|4 volumes reliés
    The rare first edition.
    Bound in contemporary half mottled sheep with small corners, smooth spines decorated with gilt fillets, raciné paper boards, contemporary bindings.
    One joint partially cracked, a discreet dampstain to inner margin of volume 2, occasional light foxing. A narrow-margined copy.
    Provenance: from the library of Tegernsee castle, property of Prince Charles-Theodore of Bavaria (1795-1875). Charles-Theodore of Bavaria, son of the first King of Bavaria Maximilian I, was "Generalfeldmarschall" and privy councillor to the King of Bavaria (Stamp "S.K.H.D Prinzen Carl V. Bayern Güter Administration Tegernsee").
    A rare copy, of princely provenance, in strictly...
    €600
  22. Louise Labé, la belle cordière de Lyon (1522-1566)
    Jean LARNAC

    Louise Labé, la belle cordière de Lyon (1522-1566)

    Firmin-Didot & Cie|Paris 1934|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Jean Larnac to Henri Béraud: "... qui comme Louise Labé vécut son enfance dans une boutique lyonnaise. Et puisse le souvenir de "La gerbe d'or" lui faire aimer les corderies de Pierre Labé et d'Ennemonde Perrin..." ["... who like Louise Labé lived his childhood in a Lyon shop. And may the memory of 'La gerbe d'or' make him love the rope-making shops of Pierre Labé and Ennemonde Perrin..."]
    Illustrated.
    Light foxing affecting mainly the covers.
    Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud on the Île de Ré.
    €80
  23. Rayons X
    Yvonne RENAULT-MAGNY

    Rayons X

    Flammarion|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Yvonne Renault-Magny to Henri Béraud.
    Spine with a small tear at foot, worming to front cover.
    Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.
    €60
  24. La marquise sanglante
    COMTESSE D'ASH

    La marquise sanglante

    Librairie Nouvelle|Paris 1859|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half green shagreen binding, spine slightly faded with four raised bands set with double gilt fillets decorated with double black compartments with gilt fleurons at their centers, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Some foxing.
    €60
  25. Les bals masqués
    COMTESSE D'ASH

    Les bals masqués

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1857|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half tan sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with double gilt and black fillets, worn black shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
    Some minor foxing of no consequence.
    €60
  28. Amours socialistes
    Blanche VOGT

    Amours socialistes

    Payot & Cie|Paris 1919|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in half indigo cloth, smooth spine faded and decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, black shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, binding characteristic of those that composed Henri Béraud's library.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Blanche Vogt to Henri Béraud.
    Endpapers lightly and partially shadowed.
    Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
    €80
  29. La culotte en jersey de soie
    Renée DUNAN

    La culotte en jersey de soie

    La Pensée Française|Paris 1923|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Precious and handsome signed autograph inscription from Renée Dunan to Henri Béraud: "... ce pauvre diable de booklet, aussi humilié de sa platitude (cf minceur) que des prétentions morales que je lui imposai, en hommage athlétiquement cordial" ["... this poor devil of a booklet, as humiliated by its platitude (cf. thinness) as by the moral pretensions I imposed upon it, in athletically cordial homage"].
    Cover soiled with small tear without loss at head of spine and final signatures with large marginal tears after being decrowns with the Béraldian finger.
    Provenance: from the Ré library of Henri Béraud.
    €100
  30. Les mouches d'automne
    Irène NÉMIROVSKY

    Les mouches d'automne

    Grasset|Paris 1931|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    Second edition published the same year as the first edition, one of 31 numbered copies on Arches paper, deluxe copies after 9 on Annam de Rives.
    Minor worming without consequence to the lightly shaded endpapers.
    Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud from Ré.
    €150
  31. Lettres de la Marquise du Deffand à Horace Walpole, depuis comte d'Oxford, écrites dans les années 1766 à 1780, auxquelles sont jointes des lettres de madame du Deffand à Voltaire, écrites dans les années 1759 à 1775 publiées d'après les originaux déposés à Strawberry-Hill
    Marie de Vichy-Chamrond, Marquise du DEFFAND

    Lettres de la Marquise du Deffand à Horace Walpole, depuis comte d'Oxford, écrites dans les années 1766 à 1780, auxquelles sont jointes des lettres de madame du Deffand à Voltaire, écrites dans les années 1759 à 1775 publiées d'après les originaux déposés à Strawberry-Hill

    Ponthieu|Paris 1824|13 x 21.50 cm|4 volumes reliés
    New edition augmented with extracts from the letters of Horace Walpole.
    Half green sheep bindings, smooth spines faded and decorated with gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, one corner slightly bumped.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of the Marquise du Deffand as frontispiece to the first volume.
    Some foxing.
    €250
  32. Souvenirs et correspondance de Madame de Caylus publiée avec annotation historique, biographique et littéraire et un index analytique par Emile Raunié
    Marthe-Marguerite Le Valois de Villette de Murçay, Comtesse de CAYLUS

    Souvenirs et correspondance de Madame de Caylus publiée avec annotation historique, biographique et littéraire et un index analytique par Emile Raunié

    Charpentier|Paris 1881|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Half navy blue morocco binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with the gilt monogram of the great bibliophile Roger de Cormenin repeated five times, gilt date at foot, one joint cracked and fragile, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt on deckled edges, elegant later unsigned binding.
    Provenance: from the library of Roger de Cormenin, son of Louis de Cormenin who was the confidant and secretary of Théophile Gautier and also the intimate friend of Gustave Flaubert.
    Handsome copy pleasantly bound but fragile at one joint.

    €200
  33. La séduction même
    Camille LEMERCIER

    La séduction même

    Grasset|Paris 1971|13.50 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 39 numbered copies on laid paper with deckled edges, the only deluxe copies.
    Full caramel morocco binding, spine with three rectangular raised bands, boards, endpapers and pastedowns covered with decorative patterned paper, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Régine Deforges.
    Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Camille Lemercier, wife of Jean Dutourd: "A Regine Deforges (et au Petit Prince) qui sont la séduction même... Cette dédicace a pas mal servi, mais personne ne s'en souvient. En outre, pour une autre fois cela est vrai et sincère. Camille Dutourd (Austerlitz)" ["To Regine...
    €350
  34. Le testament de John Marchmont
    Mary Elizabeth BRADDON

    Le testament de John Marchmont

    Hachette & Cie|Paris 1864|11 x 18 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition of the French translation established by Charles Bernard Derosne.
    Half black sheep bindings, spines very slightly lightened with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments embellished at their centers and corners with gilt fleurons, some small scratches to spines, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, two corners slightly bumped.
    Rare foxing of no consequence, minimal loss to one blank endpaper of the first volume, armorial bookplates pasted at heads of pastedowns.
    €150
  35. Médérine
    Virginie ANCELOT

    Médérine

    Hippolyte Souverain|Paris 1843|13.50 x 22.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
    First edition.
    Small angular lacks, not serious, to the spine and covers, occasional small foxing, not serious.
    Rare.
    €150
  36. Lettres d'Eugénie de Guérin publiées avec l'assentiment de sa famille par G.S. Trébutien
    Eugénie de GUÉRIN

    Lettres d'Eugénie de Guérin publiées avec l'assentiment de sa famille par G.S. Trébutien

    Didier & Cie|Paris 1865|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    Third edition, false statement of sixth edition on the cover, one of the rare copies on Holland paper of which no mention is made.
    Half chocolate brown morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands with slight scratches of no consequence, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, original wrappers preserved, binding signed by Pock fils.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  37. Lettres
    Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Marquise de SEVIGNE

    Lettres

    Lefèvre|Paris 1843|13 x 21.50 cm|6 volumes reliés
    New edition.
    Full red shagreen bindings, spines slightly faded with four fine raised bands set with garlands in blind decorated with triple gilt compartments ornamented with gilt fleurons at corners, octuple gilt and blind fillets framing the boards, white watered silk endpapers and pastedowns, gilt dentelle framing the pastedowns, garlands stamped in blind on the leading edges, all edges gilt, elegant unsigned bindings.
    A small tear with loss of skin on the first board of the fifth volume, some minor foxing.
    Handsome set in elegant uniform binding.
    €400
  38. Lettres de madame de Sévigné à sa fille et à ses amis
    Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Marquise de SEVIGNE

    Lettres de madame de Sévigné à sa fille et à ses amis

    Ménard & Desenne|Paris 1827|8.50 x 14.50 cm|12 volumes reliés
    New illustrated edition, with frontispiece in the first volume of a portrait of Madame de Sévigné engraved by Dequevauviller.
    Half raspberry calf bindings, spines with four raised bands set with gilt garlands decorated with fleurons and typographical motifs stamped in blind, black calf title and volume labels, raspberry cardboard boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, two corners slightly bumped, elegant contemporary romantic bindings.
    Some minor foxing.
    Handsome copy, complete in 12 volumes, in charming and elegant contemporary romantic and decorative binding.
    €680
  39. Pour l'amour de Marie Salat
    Régine DEFORGES

    Pour l'amour de Marie Salat

    Albin Michel|Paris 1986|13.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Hollande paper, this copy one of 20 hors commerce, the only large paper copies.
    A fine copy.
    €250
  40. Marguerite Chalis et la légende de Clotilde de Surville
    Albin MAZON

    Marguerite Chalis et la légende de Clotilde de Surville

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1873|9.50 x 16 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Full red morocco binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt floral motifs, gilt roulettes on headcaps, boards stamped at their centers with a gilt bouquet of flowers and decorated at corners with gilt floral motifs, small black spots on boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, frame of gilt dentelle on pastedowns, following endpapers of marbled paper, gilt fillet on edges, top edge gilt, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed by Courmont.
    Text followed by the marriage certificate of Bérenger de Surville, a letter from M. Eugène Villard and a letter from M. Jules Baissac.
    Handsome copy perfectly established in an elegant full...
    €150
  41. L'ombre de l'amour
    Marcelle TINAYRE

    L'ombre de l'amour

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1909|14 x 20 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in half caramel brown morocco, smooth spine very lightly browned, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Stroobants.
    Some foxing affecting certain deckled edges, discreet printed bibliophile monogram at head of one endpaper.
    €150
  43. Eden
    Marie-Jeanne DURRY

    Eden

    Seghers|Paris 1970|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    Edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only major paper.
    Bel autograph signed by Marie-Jeanne Durry Etiemble René and his wife.
    Nice copy.
    €50
  45. Les sept journées de la reine de Navarre suivies de la huitième (Edition de Claude Gruget, 1559)
    Léopold FLAMENG, Marguerite d' ANGOULEME NAVARRE

    Les sept journées de la reine de Navarre suivies de la huitième (Edition de Claude Gruget, 1559)

    Chez Jouaust, Librairie des Bibliophiles|Paris 1872|13.50 x 22 cm|4 volumes reliés
    New edition printed on laid paper and accompanied by notes, with a preface by Paul Lacroix.
    Bindings in half cherry red morocco with corners, spines with five raised bands decorated with double black compartments, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edges gilt, elegant unsigned contemporary bindings.
    Work illustrated with etched plates by Léopold Flameng.
    One joint of volume three fragile.
    €200
  46. Oeuvres morales de Mme de Lambert précédées de l'éloge de l'auteur par Fontenelle, et d'un essai sur les écrits de Mme de Lambert, par Mme Louise Colet
    Anne Thérèse de Marguenat de Courcelles LAMBERT, Louise COLET

    Oeuvres morales de Mme de Lambert précédées de l'éloge de l'auteur par Fontenelle, et d'un essai sur les écrits de Mme de Lambert, par Mme Louise Colet

    Charles Gosselin|Paris 1843|11 x 18 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half blue sheep binding, smooth spine lightened decorated with gilt friezes, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, upper corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Occasional minor foxing.
    A handsome copy attractively bound in a charming contemporary binding.
    €80
  47. David Golder
    Irène NÉMIROVSKY

    David Golder

    Grasset|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa paper, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Autograph inscription from Irène Némirovsky to the publisher Arthème Fayard.
    A bookseller's label pasted to head od an endpaper, small spots mostly on the first and last leaves.
    €800
  48. Poursuites
    Marguerite GRÉPON

    Poursuites

    J. Ferenczi & fils|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vélin bibliophile paper, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy despite a small spot to head of upper cover.
    €60
  49. Jacques
    George SAND

    Jacques

    Félix Bonnaire|Paris 1834|13.50 x 22 cm|2 tomes en 2 volumes reliés
    First edition, rare. Fictitious statement of second edition. On the half-title: Publications de la Revue des deux mondes. The review had published the novel in serial form in 1833.
    Contemporary half glazed black calf binding. Spine handsomely decorated with rococo tools. Gilt title and volume number. Some rubbing to edges. Scattered foxing, but fine copy, in a quality binding.
    Sentimental epistolary novel. This is the author's third novel and the first to bear the masculine pen name Georges Sand.

    NB: This work is available at the bookstore upon request within 48 hours.
    €900
  50. Une vie orageuse
    Georgiana FULLERTON

    Une vie orageuse

    H. Casterman|Paris • & Tournai • & Leipzig 1868|11 x 18 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition of the French translation established by René de Maricourt.
    Half red calf bindings, smooth spines with gilt stippling ornamented with black fillets and double gilt fillets, dark green long-grained morocco title and volume labels, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, corners slightly bumped without significance, contemporary bindings.
    Some light foxing.
    Rare.
    €150
  51. Chroniques de France
    Amable TASTU

    Chroniques de France

    Delangle frères|Paris 1829|13.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half red calf binding, smooth spine richly decorated with gilt arabesques and a gilt bird ornament with black title-label, marbled paper boards, binding signed by Lefebvre.
    A few very minor spots of worming.
    €230
  52. Le Mandarin
    Juliette LAMBER

    Le Mandarin

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1860|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half red shagreen binding, spine with four thin raised bands decorated with black compartments, old rose cardboard boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
    Occasional light foxing.
    €100
  53. Visages (rostros)
    Gloria ALCORTA

    Visages (rostros)

    Ediciones Botella al mar|Buenos Aires 1951|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    Bilingual Edition, the French translation has been done by the Spanish-speaking poet Rafael Alberti.
    Bel autograph signed Gloria Alcorta to the singer Jane Bathori who was the companion of the actress and theater Andrée Tainsy woman.
    Book adorned the author of illustrations.
    A pleasant, well complete copy of the original crystal of the book reproduces the title page.
    €300
  54. Testimonios
    Victoria OCAMPO

    Testimonios[Testimonies]

    Editorial Sudamericana|Buenos Aires 1946|14 x 20.50 cm|broché

    First edition.
    Handsome signed and dated autograph inscription in French from Victoria Ocampo to the singer (Jane) Bathori, who was the partner of the comedian Andrée Tainsy : "... qui a travaillé pour la musique en Argentine with tant de générosité and de chaleur..."
    Iconography.
    Spine sunned.

    €750
  55. Poésies
    Amable TASTU

    Poésies

    Ambroise Dupont & Cie|Paris 1827|13 x 21.50 cm|relié
    Fourth edition, decorated with a frontispiece engraved by A. Fauchery after Devéria and printed on chine collé.
    Contemporary half red calf binding, smooth spine richly decorated with gilt arabesques as well as a gilt bird tool and a black title-label, marbled paper boards, binding signed by Lefebvre.
    Some minimal worming.
    €150
  56. Oeuvres
    Marguerite Jeanne Cordier de Launay, baronne de STAAL

    Oeuvres

    Antoine Augustin Renouard|Paris 1821|13 x 21 cm|2 volumes reliés
    New edition.
    Half navy blue calf bindings, spines with four raised bands set with gilt garlands decorated with gilt and black fillets, gilt friezes at head and tail, traces of rubbing to spine of second volume, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary Romantic bindings.
    Some foxing.
    €100
  57. Espagnoles et françaises
    Henriette ARNAUD

    Espagnoles et françaises

    Ladvocat|Paris 1827|13.50 x 21.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition.
    Half purple calf bindings, faded spines with four raised bands set with double gilt fillets decorated with gilt and black fillets, gilt friezes at head and foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, romantic contemporary bindings.
    Provenance: from the library of Mouchy with engraved bookplates pasted on the pastedowns bearing pen-written library shelf marks.
    Rare.
    €200
  58. Souvenirs de madame C. Jaubert, lettres et correspondances
    Caroline JAUBERT

    Souvenirs de madame C. Jaubert, lettres et correspondances

    J. Hetzel & Cie|Paris s. d. [1884]|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    Second edition.
    Half blue shagreen binding, lightened spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with gilt double compartments ornamented with gilt typographical motifs, minor scratches of no consequence to spine and joints, double fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    About notably Henri Heine and Alfred de Musset, whose mistress Madame Jaubert was.
    €80
  59. Valérie
    Barbara Juliane von KRÜDENER

    Valérie

    Charpentier|Paris 1840|10.50 x 17.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Contemporary full blue morocco binding, spine with five false raised bands richly decorated with compartments, fleurons, fillets and gilt stippling, quintuple fillets and gilt fleurons framing the covers, morocco doublures in green framed with twelve gilt fillets and blind tooling, gilt fillet on the edges, all edges gilt. Binding signed by Charles Ottmann, bookbinder of Strasbourg origin who married the daughter of bookbinder Duplanil fils and practiced in Paris from approximately 1835 to 1857.
    Three corners slightly bumped, otherwise handsome copy. Light foxing on the title and a few leaves.
    This epistolary novel is the most famous work of Madame de...
    €450
  60. Le jeu de l'oie
    Germaine BLONDIN

    Le jeu de l'oie

    Editions Corymbe|Paris 1937|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Autograph inscription from Germaine Blondin to the journalist and film historian Pierre Leprohon.
    Spine slightly sunned.
    €50
  61. Valérie
    Maurice LELOIR, Barbara Juliane von KRÜDENER

    Valérie

    A. Quantin|Paris 1878|13.50 x 20 cm|relié
    Edition illustrated with 3 original etchings by Maurice Leloir, one of the rare copies on China paper justified by the publisher and of which no mention is made.
    Bradel binding in half morocco-grained havana shagreen with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt cartouche embellished with gilt typographical motifs, date at foot, frame of gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
    Our copy is complete with its folding facsimile as well as the duplicate state of the 3 etchings.
    Preface by Parisot.
    A rare and handsome copy, beautifully bound.
    €250
  62. Une vieille histoire in Heures du soir. Livre des femmes
    George SAND, COLLECTIF

    Une vieille histoire in Heures du soir. Livre des femmes

    Urbain Canel • Adolphe Guyot|Paris 1833|14.50 x 22.50 cm|4 volumes brochés
    First edition.
    Contributions notably by George Sand "Une vieille histoire", Anaïs Ségalas "Un visage rose et un visage ridé", Ernestine Legouvé "Un lâche", Amable Tastu "Trop tard", Marie de Surville "Mystère", Isabelle de Montolieu "Mina"...
    Lacks to spine ends, occasional light foxing.
    Rare gathering of the first four volumes of these works written by women writers.
    €250
  63. Souvenirs de madame de Caylus
    Marthe-Marguerite Le Valois de Villette de Murçay, Comtesse de CAYLUS, Charles ASSELINEAU

    Souvenirs de madame de Caylus

    J. Techener|Paris 1860|12 x 20 cm|relié
    New edition printed on laid paper and expanded with an introduction and notes by Charles Asselineau.
    Full midnight blue morocco binding, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double compartments richly ornamented with typographical corner motifs and a gilt fleur-de-lys at their centers, gilt friezes at head and foot, gilt rolls on headcaps, triple gilt fillet frames on boards ornamented at corners with gilt fleur-de-lys, gilt rolls on pastedowns, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, double gilt fillets on leading edges, original wrappers preserved, all edges gilt, magnificent English binding signed by Hardy.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of madame de Caylus...
    €400
  64. Ecoutez-voir
    Elsa TRIOLET

    Ecoutez-voir

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 copies on light blue vélin, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy with good margins.
    €300
  65. Oeuvres choisies de Madame Deshoulieres
    Antoinette du Ligier de la Garde DESHOULIERES

    Oeuvres choisies de Madame Deshoulieres

    De l'Imprimerie de P. Didot l'aîné|à Paris 1795|9.50 x 15.30 cm|relié
    Fine edition published by Didot printed on laid paper with figures before letters, illustrated with a frontispiece portrait by Rochard and 3 figures by Marillier engraved by Pouce, de Ghendt. This charming edition is said to have been limited to 100 copies.
    Full ripe orange morocco binding, late 19th century, signed David. Raised spine handsomely decorated, with roulettes at head and foot. Brown morocco title and volume labels. Triple fillet frame on covers. Rich interior border. Edges gilt. A very slight tear to outer edge.
    Very handsome copy in a rare shade, perfectly executed in a master binding.
    €850
  66. Poësies de madame et mademoiselle Deshoulieres
    Antoinette du Ligier de la Garde DESHOULIERES, Antoinette Thérèse DESHOULIERES

    Poësies de madame et mademoiselle Deshoulieres

    Chez François Foppens|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1708|9.70 x 15.70 cm|relié
    New edition after the original published in 1688 (a second volume was added later).
    A handsome frontispiece portrait in medallion and a title vignette repeated in volume II. Title pages in red and black. Full red morocco binding late 19th century signed Thompson. Spine with raised bands decorated. Title and date gilt. Triple fillet frame on covers. Rich interior border. Edges gilt. Light rubbing at tail and lower edge. Scattered foxing. Handsome copy, perfectly executed. Madame Deshoulières was regarded as the foremost poetess of her time, and became moreover the first female academician. She held one of the most brilliant salons of the period, she was a refined and remarkably cultured...
    €800
  67. La tour de Percemont - Marianne
    George SAND

    La tour de Percemont - Marianne

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1876|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié

    First edition published as part of the complete works
    Half light brown morocco by Petit successeur de Simier, spine in six compartments, marbled pastedowns and endpapers, top edge gilt
    Handsome autograph inscription from George Sand to his friend Charles Sagnier, a frequent visitor of the house at Nohant during the final years of Sand's life.
    Provenance: from the library of Charles Sagnier with his ex libris.

    €3,000
  69. La maison la forêt
    Dominique ROLIN

    La maison la forêt

    Denoël|Paris 1965|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the copies of the press service.
    Precious autograph signed by the author Marcel Ayme.
    Back insolated, complete copy of his please insert which was used by the dedicatee as a bookmark.
    €50
  71. Age de fer
    Hélène Baronne d' OETTINGEN

    Age de fer

    Stock|Paris 1928|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition published under the pseudonym Roch Grey, one of 2000 numbered copies on tinted laid paper, ours one of 100 hors commerce copies, the only issue along with 10 copies on pur fil du Marais paper.
    Two small tears reglued at head and foot of spine.
    €80
  72. La petite Lazare
    Marie-Robert HALT

    La petite Lazare

    Marpon & Flammarion|Paris s. d. [1885]|18 x 28 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    Edition illustrated by Gilbert.
    Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt compartments, dots and fillets, headcaps very lightly rubbed without damage, first cover ornamented with a plate by A. Souze featuring a large polychrome and gilt decoration depicting the eponymous heroine, black typographical frieze frames on the second cover, beveled boards, blue paper endpapers and pastedowns, gilt edges, publisher's binding signed by Engel.
    Some foxing mainly at beginning and end of volume, pen gift inscription on an endpaper.
    Work illustrated with 65 illustrations as well as 3 plates.
    €50
  73. Memoires de Miss Sidney Bidulph, extraits de son journal, et traduit de l'anglois
    Frances SHERIDAN

    Memoires de Miss Sidney Bidulph, extraits de son journal, et traduit de l'anglois

    Aux dépens de la Compagnie|à Amsterdam 1762 - 1768|9 x 16 cm|5 volumes reliés
    Rare first French edition, comprising the first three volumes published in 1762, and the continuation published in 1768. Title pages printed in red and black. Translation by J. B. Robinet. The novel is attributed in the preface to the author of Pamela, Richardson; Frances Sheridan is the true author according to Barbier.
    Near-contemporary half marbled blonde sheep bindings. Smooth spine decorated with fillets. Beige morocco title and volume labels. Speckled brown paper boards. Tail of volume 2 split. Crack to upper joint at head and tail of volume 1, to lower joint of volume 2, to upper joint at tail and lower joint at head of volume 4, to upper and lower joints at tail of volume 5...
    €500
  74. Ravenala. Madagascar - Ile de la Réunion - Les Comores 1969
    Janine RAYNOND

    Ravenala. Madagascar - Ile de la Réunion - Les Comores 1969

    Jean Grassin|Paris 1979|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Janine Raynond to art critic and novelist Gerhard Weber: "... je voudrais que pour vous, mes vers n'éveillent qu'un désir de voyage tout en rêvant d'un monde où fleurirait la sagesse..." ["... I would wish that for you, my verses awaken only a desire to travel while dreaming of a world where wisdom would flourish..."]
    Photographs by Georges Raynond, preface by Alisaona Raharinarivonirina.
    €70
  75. Les sept journées de la reine de Navarre suivies de la huitième (Edition de Claude Gruget, 1559)
    Léopold FLAMENG, MARGUERITE DE NAVARRE

    Les sept journées de la reine de Navarre suivies de la huitième (Edition de Claude Gruget, 1559)

    Chez Jouaust, Librairie des Bibliophiles|Paris 1870-1872|11 x 17.50 cm|4 volumes reliés
    Illustrated edition with 7 original etchings by Léopold Flameng, one of 500 copies on Holland paper.
    Bound in half havana morocco with corners, smooth spines, gilt dates at foot, marbled paper boards, one epidermure at foot of front board of last volume, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, wrappers preserved, elegant bindings signed by Carayon.
    Notes and annotations by Paul Lacroix.
    Handsome set beautifully executed by Carayon.
    €250
  76. Les songes et les sorts
    Marguerite YOURCENAR

    Les songes et les sorts[Dreams and Spells]

    Grasset|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe paper issue together with 10 copies on pur fil.

    Endpapers slightly toned and lightly foxed.

    €800
  77. Tempête sur l'occident 1945-1975.
    Louise WEISS

    Tempête sur l'occident 1945-1975.

    Albin Michel|Paris 1976|15 x 24 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Louise Weiss to Daniel Meyer: "... en toute amitié spirituelle, le récit de cet immense voyage pour l'informer, lui plaire, l'amuser, le convaincre et l'émouvoir..." ["... in complete spiritual friendship, the account of this immense journey to inform him, please him, amuse him, convince him and move him..."]
    Includes an original photograph of the author in which she appears seated, her cat in her arms, on her balcony from which the Eiffel Tower escapes toward the sky. Louise Weiss added a few words on the back of her photograph presenting her wishes to Daniel Meyer, envelope...
    €150
  78. Lettre à un embryon
    Louise WEISS

    Lettre à un embryon

    Julliard|Paris 1973|10.50 x 21 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Precious dated and signed autograph inscription from Louis Weiss to Jacques Benoist-Méchin: "... en souvenir de nos années de jeunesse..." ["...in memory of our youth..."]
    Covers slightly and marginally browned at foot.
    €150
  79. Guerres militaires et guerres sociales
    Marie BONAPARTE

    Guerres militaires et guerres sociales

    Flammarion|Paris 1920|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition for which there was no mention of large paper copies.
    Autograph inscription from Marie Bonaparte to Monsieur Gouse.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally faded as usual.
    €300
  80. La conscience embrasée
    AUREL

    La conscience embrasée

    Editions Radot|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    About Chateaubriand's sisters, Louise Ackermann, Marie Lenéru, Lucie Delarue-Mardrus, Jacques-Trève, Marie Dauguet, Marie Noël, Hélène Jung.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  81. L'affaire Courilof
    Irène NÉMIROVSKY

    L'affaire Courilof[The Courilof Affair]

    Grasset|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition, one of numbered copies on alfa.

    A good copy.
    Autograph inscription from Irène Némirovsky to monsieur Maier.

    €800
  82. Djamila Boupacha
    Simone de BEAUVOIR, Gisèle HALIMI

    Djamila Boupacha

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 125 numbered copies on pure thread, the only deluxe paper copies.
    Illustrations.
    A fine copy.
    €1,500
  84. Tempêtes sur l'occident 1945-1975
    Louise WEISS

    Tempêtes sur l'occident 1945-1975

    Albin Michel|Paris 1976|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Louise Weiss to Anne Deack.
    A small marginal crease and minimal worming to boards, a small paper loss at foot of rear board left by a torn-off label.
    €150
  85. Mon journal d'enfant
    Selma LAGERLÖF

    Mon journal d'enfant

    Stock|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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.
    €150
  86. Le grand jamais
    Elsa TRIOLET

    Le grand jamais

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    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.
    €300
  87. Les bouches inutiles
    Simone de BEAUVOIR

    Les bouches inutiles

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vélin pur fil, this one n°1, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €2,300
  89. L'année de l'amour
    Simone RAPIN

    L'année de l'amour

    Editions Pierre Boillat Bienne|Bienne [Biel/Bienne] 1957|10.50 x 7.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by the author to Maurice Blanchot.
    The inscription has been damaged by a clear dampstain which also affects the front cover.
    €30
  90. Les voies souterraines
    Luce AMY

    Les voies souterraines

    Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Luce Amy to Maurice Blanchot.
    Marginal worming to head and front cover, one joint slightly cracked at foot.
    €50
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