First edition, Signed book

Michel LEIRIS

La possession et ses aspects théâtraux chez les Ethiopiens de Gondar

Plon, Paris 1958, 13,5x21,5cm, broché.

First edition of which there were no large paper copies, one advance (service de presse) copy.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Michel Leiris to Jeanine and Raymond (Queneau) : "... avec toute l'affection de leur ami..."
Spine and covers faded in the margins as usual.

800 €

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Samuel White BAKER

Ismailïa. Récit d'une expédition dans l'Afrique centrale pour l'abolition de la traite des noirs

Hachette & Cie, Paris 1875, 15,5x24,5cm, reliure de l'éditeur.

First edition of the French translation by Hippolyte Vattemare.
Binding half fir sorrow, back with five nerves decorated with fine golden triple boxes decorated with golden floral motifs angles, light minor scratches on the back, framing a cold nets game dishes cardboard tree, leaf gilded with [...]

250 €

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Janine RAYNOND

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

Jean Grassin, Paris 1979, 13,5x18,5cm, broché.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum, the only leading copies.
Dated and signed autograph dedication from the author to art critic and novelist Gerhard Weber: "... I wish for you, my will to awaken a desire to travel while dreaming of a world where the blossom wisdom ... [...]

70 €

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Joséphine BAKER

Les mémoires de Joséphine Baker recueillis et adaptés par Marcel Sauvage

Corrêa, Paris 1949, 12x19cm, broché.

Les Mémoires de Joséphine Baker recueillis et adaptés par Marcel Sauvage
Corrêa | Paris 1949 | 12 x 19 cm | original wrappers
New edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vélin Johannot, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Illustrated cover.
Illustrations, some [...]

800 €

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Yves LOYER

Black power

E.D.I., Paris 1968, 13,5x21cm, broché.

First Edition.
Covers illustrated.
Annotations in the margins of some pages in pencil.
Small traces of angular creases on covers, a slight tear in minor foot back. --- Please note that the translation in english is done automatically, we apologize if the formulas are inaccurate. [...]

40 €

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Eldridge CLEAVER

Panthère noire

Seuil, Paris 1970, 14x20,5cm, broché.

First edition of the French translation for of wich no leading copies exists.
Photographic coverage.
Ex-dono ballpoint pen topped the half-title page, nice copy. --- Please note that the translation in english is done automatically, we apologize if the formulas are inaccurate. Contact [...]

30 €

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Blaise CENDRARS

Petits contes nègres pour les enfants des blancs

Les éditons des portiques, Paris 1928, 12x19cm, broché.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome autograph inscription from Blaise Cendrars to Jules supervielle : " à supervielle, voleur d'enfants."
A tiny marginal lack, not serious, on the first free endpaper, lacks to head of a leave (less than skillfully cut), small traces [...]

800 €

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Aimé CESAIRE

Soleil cou coupé

K éditeur, Paris 1948, 16,5x22cm, relié.

First edition, one of 100 numbered advance (service de presse) copies on alfa du Marais paper.
Half brown morocco Bradel binding over marbled paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, gilt date to foot of spine, yellow paper endpapers and pastedowns , advertising band preserved and mounted [...]

1 350 €

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