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  1. Catalogue de tableaux et dessins originaux des plus grands maîtres des différentes écoles ; morceaux à gouasse, terres cuites, pierres gravées & pâtes de composition, &c. qui composaient le Cabinet de feu Charles Natoire, ancien professeur et directeur de l'Académie de France à Rome.
    ANONYME

    Catalogue de tableaux et dessins originaux des plus grands maîtres des différentes écoles ; morceaux à gouasse, terres cuites, pierres gravées & pâtes de composition, &c. qui composaient le Cabinet de feu Charles Natoire, ancien professeur et directeur de l'Académie de France à Rome.

    Chez Chariot • chez P. A. Paillet|à Paris Lundi 14 décembre 1778|13 x 20 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Later Bradel binding in half black morocco, smooth spine with gilt title lettered along the length, marbled paper boards, red top edge.
    Some rubbing to headcaps and spine.
    Numerous contemporary manuscript annotations in margins (results and sometimes names of highest bidders).
    Charles-Joseph Natoire (1700-1777) was a French painter who, after winning the Premier Grand Prix de Rome in 1721, became a pensioner at the French Academy in Rome, of which he became director from 1751 to 1775.
    Bookplate of Henry Pannier's library pasted on front pastedown: a small basket framed by the initials "ENRY" and the motto "Shows them but does not lend them." Henry...
    €1,000
  2. Rythme du millimètre
    Aurélie NEMOURS

    Rythme du millimètre

    Atelier Fanal|Bâle [Basel] 1985|32 x 32 cm|en feuilles sous chemise à lacet
    First edition printed in 65 numbered copies, this copy one of 30 signed and numbered by Aurélie Nemours.
    This copy is complete with 21 plates.
    A nice and rare copy.
    €2,500
  3. Henri Laurens opere su carta
    Jean LEYMARIE

    Henri Laurens opere su carta

    Electa|Milano [Milan] 1991|20.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
    Original bilingual Italian-French edition.
    Iconography.
    Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Jean Leymarie to Françoise and Pierre Dumayet.
    Pleasant complete copy of his illustrated jacket.
    €40
  4. La peinture libérée
    André LHOTE

    La peinture libérée

    Grasset|Paris 1956|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
    first edition for which no large papers have been taken, one of the review copies service.
    Autographed by André Lhote to Bernard Hauduroy.
    Iconography, complete copy of his prayer to insert.
    Back slightly wrinkled.
    €120
  5. Bertini
    Pierre RESTANY

    Bertini

    Le musée de poche|Paris 1961|14 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First Edition
    Autumn tribute signed by Pierre Restany.
    Book illustrated with reproductions of works of Gianni Berteni.
    Pleasant copy.
    €40
  6. Fred Deux "j'imagine, je cherche..." Oeuvres de 1994 à 2001
    Fred DEUX

    Fred Deux "j'imagine, je cherche..." Oeuvres de 1994 à 2001

    Galerie Alain Margaron|Paris 2001|14 x 21 cm|une feuille rempliée
    first edition of this invitation card printed on the occasion of the exhibition, at the gallery Alain Margaron, devoted to the last works of Fred Deux.
    autograph dedication of the author an autograph signed by Fred Deux (Pierre Dumayet): "That's where it goes, even if you stay in his corner like a peasant, you come to get you.
    Pleasant illustrated copy of three reproductions of works by Fred Deux.
    €120
  7. Voies de passage
    Fred DEUX

    Voies de passage

    Ryôan-ji|Périgueux 1984|15.50 x 21 cm|broché
    first edition, one of 55 numbered copies on vellum Arches paper, ours one of the 15 hors commerce including an engraving of Cécile Reims-Deux after an original drawing of Fred Deux, head print.
    Signed autograph of Fred Deux to Pierre Dumayet: "The ways of which way? The passage of words in the power of the features. The hand extended to his, Fred Two".
    Our copy is enriched by a second autograph signed by Fred Deux, Pierre Dumayet, at the foot of the engraving.
    Nice copy.
    €600
  8. Le cas Caravage. Psychologie des attributions et psychologie de l'art
    André BERNE-JOFFROY

    Le cas Caravage. Psychologie des attributions et psychologie de l'art

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1959|20.50 x 21 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    first edition on paper.
    Binding of the publisher in full sand cloth, smooth back, complete copy of its illustrated jacket.
    Autographed by André Berne-Joffroy to Pierre Dumayet.
    Iconography.
    €50
  9. Jardins secrets
    Gilbert LASCAULT, Candida ROMERO

    Jardins secrets

    Galerie Albert Loeb|Paris 2001|34.50 x 25 cm|en feuilles sous chemise
    first edition of the catalog of the exhibition devoted to Candida Romero at the Albert Loeb gallery from 15 February to 15 March 2001.
    Text by Gilbert Lascault.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Gilbert Lascault to Pierre Dumayet: "... these secret gardens, vapors, vapors, uncertain borders ..."
    Pleasant copy.
    €50
  10. Autobiographie en photomatons 1968-1988
    PIERRE ET GILLES

    Autobiographie en photomatons 1968-1988

    Bazar édition|Paris 2012|20.50 x 25.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur

    PIERRE & GILLES. Autobiographie en photomatons 1968-1988
    Bazar édition, Paris 2012, 20,5 x 25,5 cm, publisher's binding
    First edition.
    Publisher's beige cloth, title label and four photo booth images pasted to upper cover.
    Autograph inscription signed, in gilt felt, by Pierre who has also signed for Gilles, with a drawing showing a smiling heart and a bird with a banner in its beak, bearing the first name of the subject of the inscription.
    Richly illustrated.
    A very good copy.
    €750
  11. Mémoires de Lutfullah gentilhomme mahométan
    Marc LUTFULLAH

    Mémoires de Lutfullah gentilhomme mahométan

    Hachette & Cie|Paris 1858|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition in French, translated by Ferdinand Tugnot de Lanoye.
    Bradel binding in red half cloth, smooth spine decorated with a central gilt fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, dark blue shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, three bookplates pasted on endpapers, one of which has been removed, contemporary binding.
    Complete with its folding map at rear.
    Some light foxing.
    €60
  12. Jean Clareboudt. Lithographies, éditions et tirages limités 1972-1982
    Jean CLAREBOUDT, Gilbert LASCAULT

    Jean Clareboudt. Lithographies, éditions et tirages limités 1972-1982

    Galerie du 7|Paris 1982|11 x 15 cm|en feuilles
    first edition printed with 200 numbered copies on vellum of this catalog of the exhibition devoted to Jean Clareboudt at the Galerie 7 ..
    Book illustrated with an original lithograph by Jean Clareboudt on the cover.
    Text by Gilbert Lascault.
    autograph dedication of the author an autograph signed by Gilbert Lascault to Françoise and Pierre D (umayet) in paper pencil.
    Pleasant and rare illustrated copy of reproductions of works of Jean Clareboudt.
    €100
  13. Le Club des libraires de France 1953-1966
    Bernard GHEERBRANT

    Le Club des libraires de France 1953-1966

    IMEC éditions|Paris 1997|17 x 23.50 cm|broché
    first edition on plain paper.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Bernard Gheerbrant to Françoise and Pierre D (umayet): "in memory of this time when we treated with innocence of" old "friends ..."
    Iconography, pleasant copy.
    €60
  14. Ubac
    COLLECTIF

    Ubac

    Maeght éditeur|Paris 1970|29.50 x 28.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    first edition.
    Binding of the publisher in full canvas yellow mustard, smooth back, complete copy of his jacket illustrated.
    Text by Paul Eluard, Yves Bonnefoy, André Frénaud, Georges Limbour, Jean Bazaine, Raoul Ubac ...
    Book illustrated with reproductions of works of Raoul Ubac.
    Autograph signed by Raoul Ubac to Pierre Dumayet.
    Pleasant copy.
    €500
  15. Cézanne sur le vif
    Annie BARRIÈRE

    Cézanne sur le vif

    K livres|Aix-en-Provence 1990|11 x 16 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a numbered edition of 400 copies on Rives design paper for the exhibition Sainte-Victoire, Cézanne 1990.
    Work decorated with a photograph on the first cover.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  16. 20 years - Dolce & Gabbana
    Domenico DOLCE, Stephano GABBANA

    20 years - Dolce & Gabbana

    5 Continents Editions|Milano [Milan] 2005|24.50 x 32 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
    First edition.
    Publisher's cloth, slipcase in cloth, reproducing the cover.
    Handwritten signatures of Domenico Dolce and Stephano Gabbana surriounded with a heart.
    Richly illustrated.
    A nice copy.
    €600
  17. Cahiers d'art N°3 de la 6ème année
    Christian ZERVOS, COLLECTIF

    Cahiers d'art N°3 de la 6ème année

    Editions Cahiers d'art|Paris 1931|24.50 x 31.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Contributions by Fernand Léger "De l'art abstrait", Christian Zervos "Les problèmes de la jeune peinture", Pierre Guégen "L'oeuvre actuelle de Cossio"...
    Issue illustrated with reproductions of works.
    Some worming to boards, handsome interior condition.

    €70
  18. André Beaudin
    Georges LIMBOUR, André BEAUDIN

    André Beaudin

    Verve|Paris 1961|22.50 x 30 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's full cloth binding, smooth spine unlettered, covers illustrated with 2 original lithographs by André Beaudin.
    Work illustrated with 10 original color lithographs by André Beaudin (including 2 on covers) as well as 157 reproductions of his works.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  19. Annales du Musée et de l'école moderne des Beaux-Arts. Recueil de pièces choisies parmi les ouvrages de peinture et de sculpture exposés au Louvre le 14 Octobre 1808, et autres productions nouvelles de l'art, gravées au trait, avec l'explication des sujets, un examen général du salon, et des notices biographiques sur quelques artistes morts depuis la dernière exposition. - Recueil de pièces choisies parmi les ouvrages de peinture et de sculpture exposés au Louvre le 5 Novembre 1810, et autres productions nouvelles et inédites de l'école française, gravées au trait, avec l'explication des sujets, l'examen du salon, et des notices biographiques sur quelques artistes morts depuis la dernière exposition
    Charles-Paul LANDON

    Annales du Musée et de l'école moderne des Beaux-Arts. Recueil de pièces choisies parmi les ouvrages de peinture et de sculpture exposés au Louvre le 14 Octobre 1808, et autres productions nouvelles de l'art, gravées au trait, avec l'explication des sujets, un examen général du salon, et des notices biographiques sur quelques artistes morts depuis la dernière exposition. - Recueil de pièces choisies parmi les ouvrages de peinture et de sculpture exposés au Louvre le 5 Novembre 1810, et autres productions nouvelles et inédites de l'école française, gravées au trait, avec l'explication des sujets, l'examen du salon, et des notices biographiques sur quelques artistes morts depuis la dernière exposition

    Annales du Musée du Louvre • Chez l'auteur • Imprimerie de Chaignieau ainé|Paris 1808-1810|12.50 x 20 cm|3 volumes reliés en 1
    First edition of each of the two texts.
    Half green shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with blind-tooled compartments with gilt fleurons at their centers, gilt dates, marbled paper boards, marbled endpavers and pastedowns.
    The first work, in two volumes, is illustrated with 72 plates, the second, in one volume, with 72 plates.
    Some minor foxing of no consequence.

    €400
  20. Paris moderne. Troisième partie. Maisons de campagne et constructions rurales des environs de Paris
    Louis Marie NORMAND

    Paris moderne. Troisième partie. Maisons de campagne et constructions rurales des environs de Paris

    Chez L'auteur|Paris 1849|28 x 36.50 cm|relié
    First edition illustrated with a frontispiece and 159 plates drawn and engraved by the author, all numbered.
    Contemporary half brown sheep binding. Smooth spine decorated with fillets, rubbed and scuffed. 2 holes at foot. Uncut copy, the leaves having slightly different dimensions. Some plates browner. Occasional light foxing. A dampstain in the middle of the upper margin on the first 12 leaves, fading.
    Projects executed between 1828 and 1845 by architects of the period (Visconti, Dubois, Morey, Durand...). Each construction comprises about 4 plates of plans and sections. Farms, Houses, Schools, kiosks, chalets, cottages... One can distinguish a clear tendency toward historicism...
    €350
  21. Paris moderne, ou choix de maisons construites dans les nouveaux quartiers de la capitale et dans ses environs
    Louis Marie NORMAND

    Paris moderne, ou choix de maisons construites dans les nouveaux quartiers de la capitale et dans ses environs

    Chez L'auteur • Bance fils|1837|25 x 34 cm|relié
    First edition illustrated with a frontispiece and 159 plates drawn and engraved by Normand fils. A second part containing, in addition to the house, public buildings, would appear in 1843, then a third part in 1849 on country houses and rural constructions. A collective edition from Liège in 1849 would include these three parts, but a fourth part on interior and exterior decorations of buildings would be published in 1853. This first volume bears no indication on the title page of volume numbering or part, because undoubtedly at the time it was published, the volumes to come were not yet planned or decided upon.
    Contemporary half brown sheep binding. Smooth spine decorated with fillets...
    €500
  22. Annales du Musée et de l'école moderne des Beaux-Arts. Salon de 1822. Recueil de morceaux choisis parmi les ouvrages de peinture et de sculpture exposés au Louvre le 24 Avril 1822, et autres nouvelles productions de l'art, gravés au trait, avec l'explication des sujets et quelques observations sur leur mérite de leur exécution
    Charles-Paul LANDON

    Annales du Musée et de l'école moderne des Beaux-Arts. Salon de 1822. Recueil de morceaux choisis parmi les ouvrages de peinture et de sculpture exposés au Louvre le 24 Avril 1822, et autres nouvelles productions de l'art, gravés au trait, avec l'explication des sujets et quelques observations sur leur mérite de leur exécution

    Imprimerie Royale|Paris 1822|12.50 x 20 cm|2 volumes reliés en 1
    First edition.

    Half green shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with blind-tooled compartments enhanced at their centers with gilt fleurons, gilt date, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, two corners slightly bumped.

    Work illustrated with 128 plates.

    Some minor foxing of no consequence.



    €280
  23. Théâtre de Dieppe
    Pierre-François FRISSARD

    Théâtre de Dieppe

    Chez Carilian Goeury|à Paris 1827 (S.d)|In-Folio |relié
    First edition illustrated with 20 plates drawn by Monnayeur and engraved by Adam. Engraved title with large title vignette. 32pp. of explanatory text.

    Contemporary half brown sheep binding, worn. Smooth spine with faded gilt title, sometimes illegible. Blue paper boards. Head of spine torn away. Tail starting to detach. Joints with lacks. Surface wear. Some foxing on otherwise white paper.

    The hall was built according to Frissard's plans. Numerous pages concerning all trades relating to the general state of expenses. Testament to civil architecture under Charles X.
    €600
  24. Le Point N°44 : Art réaliste art abstrait...
    Francis JOURDAIN, Léon DEGAND

    Le Point N°44 : Art réaliste art abstrait...

    Le Point|Mulhouse • & Souillac Septembre 1954|19.50 x 26.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Texts by Francis Jourdain "Intelligence des formes" and Léon Degand "Défense de l'art abstrait".
    Iconography.
    Handsome copy.


    €40
  25. Le Point N°45 : L'art et l'enfant
    Francis JOURDAIN

    Le Point N°45 : L'art et l'enfant

    Le Point|Mulhouse • & Souillac Juillet 1953|19.50 x 26.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Iconography.
    A handsome copy despite small tears at the head of the spine.


    €50
  26. L'esprit de Gerson
    Eustache LE NOBLE

    L'esprit de Gerson

    S. n.|s. l. 1691|9 x 16.50 cm|relié

    First edition.


    Contemporary full speckled brown sheep binding. Decorated spine with raised bands. Brown sheep title label. Headcap torn away. Loss to upper joint at head. Upper joint split at tail with loss. Library label at head. Corners very much bumped. 




    €200
  27. Claudio Monteverdi
    Maurice LE ROUX

    Claudio Monteverdi

    Editions du coudrier|Paris 1951|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on Bellegarde laid paper, the only deluxe copies.

    Preface by Roland Manuel.

    Light scuffs of no consequence to one joint and the boards, otherwise a handsome copy.

    €80
  28. Les autochromes de J.H. Lartigue 1912-1927
    Jacques-Henri LARTIGUE

    Les autochromes de J.H. Lartigue 1912-1927

    Herscher|Paris 1980|28.50 x 25.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's binding over flexible paper boards, three tears to the spine.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jacques-Henri Lartigue to José Artur.
    Illustrated with photographs.
    €750
  29. Flore urbaine
    Patrick GRATIEN-MARIN

    Flore urbaine

    Ecume|Paris 1990|30.50 x 41 cm|en feuilles sous chemise
    First edition printed 2000 copies signed by Patrick Gratien Marino.
    This book consists of a portfolio containing 20 photographs of Patrick Gratien Marino.
    Some clear dirt on the front cover of the shirt, sullied second flat head, two small tears on the back.
    Rare.
    €400
  30. Panorama 76. Spécial Japon. N°46 de la revue d'art XXe siècle
    COLLECTIF, Joan MIRÓ

    Panorama 76. Spécial Japon. N°46 de la revue d'art XXe siècle

    Revue XXe siècle|Paris Septembre 1976|24.50 x 31.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur

    First edition.
    Publisher's binding in full boards, smooth spine, front cover illustrated with a reproduction of a gouache by Joan Miro.
    Texts by Alain Jouffroy, Robert Lebel, Jacques Dupin...
    Work illustrated with numerous color and black illustrations as well as 1 original color lithograph specially executed for the XXe Siècle magazine by Joan Miro.
    Handsome copy despite a stain at the foot of the spine.
    Publisher's wraparound band included.

    €150
  31. Renouveau du thème. N°21 de la revue d'art XXe siècle
    COLLECTIF, Wifredo LAM

    Renouveau du thème. N°21 de la revue d'art XXe siècle

    Revue XXe siècle|Paris 1963|24.50 x 31.50 cm|broché

    First edition.
    Publisher's binding in full flexible boards, smooth spine, front cover illustrated with an original lithograph by Giuseppe Capogrossi.
    Texts by Alain Jouffroy, André Verdet, Jacques Lassaigne, Jean-Clarence Lambert...
    Work decorated with numerous illustrations in color and black and white as well as 2 original color lithographs by Wifredo Lam and Marino Marini.
    Small light stains on the spine, handsome interior condition.

    €100
  32. Panorama 78. Italie 78. N°50 de la revue d'art XXe siècle
    COLLECTIF, Franco GENTILINI

    Panorama 78. Italie 78. N°50 de la revue d'art XXe siècle

    Revue XXe siècle|Paris Juin 1978|24.50 x 31.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur

    First edition.
    Publisher's binding in full boards, smooth spine, front cover illustrated with a reproduction of a work by Giorgio de Chirico.
    Texts by Alain Jouffroy, Robert Lebel, Patrick Walberg, Julien Clay...
    Work decorated with numerous illustrations in color and black and white as well as 1 original color lithograph specially executed for the magazine XXe Siècle by Franco Gentilini.
    Small tears on one joint and on the edges, handsome interior condition.


    €80
  33. Musée impérial du Louvre - Description des sculptures modernes
    Henry BARBET DE JOUY

    Musée impérial du Louvre - Description des sculptures modernes

    Vinchon et Charles de Mourgues|Paris Août 1855|12 x 20 cm|relié
    Rare first edition printed on laid paper.

    Full binding green shagreen, back with five nerves decorated with a grotesque decor, back with five nerves decorated with a grotesque decor, triple net gilded framing boards, double net gilded on the cuts, domestic gold lace all edges gilt, contemporary binding signed Lortic father.

    Signed autograph from the author: "To His Excellency the Minister of State and the home of the Emperor's very obliged and grateful H. Barbet de Jouy".

    Bookplate engraved (J. Pelletier).

    Very nice and valuable copy in a binder perfectly established time Lortic, bookbinder Charles Baudelaire.
    €800
  35. Subira-Puig, l'espace-bois
    Gérard XURIGUERA

    Subira-Puig, l'espace-bois

    S.M.I.|Paris 1975|21.50 x 26.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Iconography.
    A good copy.
    €80
  37. Anamorphoses ou magie artificielle des effets merveilleux
    Jurgis BALTRUŠAITIS

    Anamorphoses ou magie artificielle des effets merveilleux

    Olivier Perrin|Paris 1955|22 x 28.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's full sand cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its dust jacket which has two lacks at the head of the first cover as well as some marginal tears.
    Pleasant interior condition.
    €100
  38. Pop Art 1960-1970
    François PLUCHART

    Pop Art 1960-1970

    Editions Martin-Malburet|Marseille 1971|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
    Iconography.
    A very good copy.
    €30
  39. Kubin
    COLLECTIF, Charles-Émile PINSON

    Kubin

    Galerie J.C. Gaubert|Paris 1974|18.50 x 28.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui souple
    First edition published on the occasion of the exhibition devoted to Alfred Kubin from June 5 to July 12, 1974.
    Iconography.
    Publisher's full black paper boards, smooth spine.
    Handsome copy complete with its soft slipcase which has two small tears at foot.

    €100
  40. Dictionnaire des Artistes, ou Notice historique et raisonnée des Architectes, Peintres, Graveurs, Sculpteurs, Musiciens, Acteurs & Danseurs; Imprimeurs, Horlogers & Méchaniciens
    Louis-Abel de Bonafons, abbé de FONTENAY

    Dictionnaire des Artistes, ou Notice historique et raisonnée des Architectes, Peintres, Graveurs, Sculpteurs, Musiciens, Acteurs & Danseurs; Imprimeurs, Horlogers & Méchaniciens

    Chez Vincent|à Paris 1776|11 x 17 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition.
    Contemporary bindings in full marbled brown sheep. Spines with raised bands decorated. Title labels in red morocco, and volume labels in black sheep. Lacks at heads of the 2 volumes. Lack on the third raised band of volume I. One corner bumped. Spines, volume labels, joints and edges, corners rubbed. A reasonably good copy.
    Excellent dictionary cataloguing artists and artisans of all periods as well as their works, one of the first in the genre. The entries are detailed and clear, running to several pages for the greatest artists; one will also find clockmakers and musicians, singers and actors.
    €500
  41. Par la grand'route et les chemins creux. Poésies et chansons beauceronnes
    Maurice HALLÉ

    Par la grand'route et les chemins creux. Poésies et chansons beauceronnes

    Les éditions Vita|Paris s. d. [circa 1933]|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    New edition in the partly original, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, head of print after 25 Japan.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by Maurice Hallé: "To my friend Paul Perrin, the representative of the Butte Montmartre, the defender of workers and artists, with my good friends."
    Presentation and Edmond Rock illustrations.
    A scratch in foot of the first flat.
    Nice copy.
    €150
  42. Jean Zuber
    COLLECTIF

    Jean Zuber

    Centre d'art contemporain Pablo Neruda|Corbeil-Essonnes 1987|22 x 28 cm|broché
    First edition of this catalog of the exhibition is being held from 30 April to 9 June 1987 in Corbeil-Essonnes.
    illustrated brochure reproductions of works of Jean Zuber.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by Jean Zuber painter and engraver Jacques Castex "... these tellurismes, this light ..."
    €50
  43. Gravures
    Albert BÉGUIN

    Gravures

    Chez l'auteur|Paris 2004|20.50 x 28.50 cm|en spirales
    first edition.
    Signed autograph André Beguin to the painter and engraver Jacques (Castex): "... for my friend regiment and burning ..."
    Rich illustration.
    Small spots on the second flat, otherwise nice copy.
    €70
  44. La peinture libérée
    André LHOTE

    La peinture libérée

    Grasset|Paris 1956|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Edition for which he was not drawn large paper, review copy.
    Signed autograph André Lhote Philippe Mery.
    Iconography.
    €150
  45. Vuillard admiré par Jacques Salomon
    Jacques SALOMON

    Vuillard admiré par Jacques Salomon

    La bibliothèque des arts|Paris 1961|25.50 x 33.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
    First edition, one of 960 numbered copies on laid paper.
    Publisher's full cream cloth binding, smooth spine with light scratches, complete with its slipcase.
    Work illustrated with 145 illustrations.
    €100
  46. César à Nice
    CESAR [César Baldaccini]

    César à Nice

    Galerie des Ponchettes|Nice 1972|21 x 27 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this exhibition plate is being held in the Hall of Ponchettes Nice of May 18 to June 14, 1972.
    Signed autograph of Caesar to the art editor Alex Grall on the first board when Caesar crossed out his name.
    Illustrated brochure reproductions of works of Caesar.
    €450
  47. Braque lithographe. Notices et catalogue établis par Fernand Mourlot
    Francis PONGE, Fernand MOURLOT

    Braque lithographe. Notices et catalogue établis par Fernand Mourlot

    André Sauret|Paris 1963|24.50 x 32.50 cm|broché sous étui
    First edition, one of 4125 numbered copies.
    Work illustrated with 3 original lithographs in 5 or 6 colors by Georges Braque.
    Rich iconography.
    Preface by Francis Ponge.
    Minor stains without consequence at head and foot of spine, small white stains to margins of slipcase, handsome copy.
    €450
  49. Georges Wague le mime de la Belle Epoque
    Tristan RÉMY

    Georges Wague le mime de la Belle Epoque

    Georges Girard|Paris 1964|17 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper only leading copies.
    Signed autographs shipments Tristan Rémy and Georges Wague Georges Blin then director of the Jacques Doucet library.
    Iconography.
    spine and boards slightly and marginally insolated, a spot on the first board.
    €100
  50. [RELIURE] Exposition de 1867. Délégation des ouvriers relieurs : Première partie : La reliure aux expositions de l'industrie (1798-1862). - Deuxième partie : La reliure à l'exposition de 186, études comparatives de la reliure ancienne et moderne
    COLLECTIF

    [RELIURE] Exposition de 1867. Délégation des ouvriers relieurs : Première partie : La reliure aux expositions de l'industrie (1798-1862). - Deuxième partie : La reliure à l'exposition de 186, études comparatives de la reliure ancienne et moderne

    Au siège de la commission|Paris 1868-1869-1875|11.50 x 18.50 cm|2 volumes reliés en 1
    First edition.
    Half burgundy morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, light scratches to joints, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with 9 plates of bindings.
    Light foxing affecting mainly the endpapers.
    Rare and handsome copy complete in two volumes.
    €580
  51. Boni "grafisculptures". Oeuvre gravé 1957-1970
    Gayzag ZAKARIAN

    Boni "grafisculptures". Oeuvre gravé 1957-1970

    Gayzag Zakarian|Paris 1970|19 x 26.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    first edition.
    Binding of the editor in full gray fabric, smooth back.
    Signed autograph Paolo Boni the art critic Gerhardt Weber.
    rich iconography.
    Very light bites are not serious about the boards of the binding.
    €60
  52. Piaubert à la Monnaie de Paris
    Jean PIAUBERT, COLLECTIF

    Piaubert à la Monnaie de Paris

    Imprimerie Nationale|Paris 1982|29 x 28 cm|broché
    First edition of this exhibition catalog of the works of Jean Piaubert is being held from May to September 1982 at the Paris Mint.
    Signed autograph of Jean Piaubert at art critic Gerhardt Weber.
    illustrated catalog of oruvres reproductions Jean Piaubert.
    Text by André Parinaud Heinz Fuchs and Pierre Dehaye.
    Small traces of frottementys on the joint and back, nice interior state.
    €100
  53. Les émaux de Petitot au Musée Impérial du Louvre
    Jean PETITOT

    Les émaux de Petitot au Musée Impérial du Louvre

    Blaisot|Paris 1862 - 1864|22.50 x 30.50 cm|2 tomes en 2 volumes reliés
    First edition, illustrated with 50 magnificent portraits engraved with burin by Ceroni in medallions. Each portrait is accompanied by a biographical notice of approximately 12 pages, written by different authors. Deluxe publication.
    Full red morocco bindings of the period signed Amand. Raised bands spine finely and richly decorated with roses and interlacing. Gilt titles and volume labels. Boards decorated in the Du Seuil style with central frame and triple gilt fillet border, corner ornaments in the corners. Wide interior frieze. Gilt edges. Light rubbing on some bands, at headcaps. Upper joint of volume I cracked at head and tail. Some traces of rubbing on the upper board of volume...
    €900
  54. Picasso / Berggruen, une collection particulière
    COLLECTIF

    Picasso / Berggruen, une collection particulière

    Flammarion|Paris 2006|22.50 x 28.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's full grey cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine, front board illustrated with a photograph, one upper corner slightly bumped.
    Rich iconography, handsome copy.
    €80
  55. Dictionnaire des amateurs français au XVIIème siècle
    Edmond BONNAFE

    Dictionnaire des amateurs français au XVIIème siècle

    A. Quantin|Paris 1884|15.50 x 24 cm|relié
    First edition printed on laid paper.
    Half tan sheep binding with corners, faded spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fillets, publisher's gilt monogram and date at foot, spine rubbed, one joint cracked at head, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, corners bumped and rubbed, contemporary binding.
    Provenance: from the publisher's library with his gilt monogram at foot of spine and his engraved bookplate with his initials pasted on a pastedown.
    Handsome interior condition.
    €200
  56. Recherches bibliographiques et critiques sur les éditions originales des cinq livres du roman satirique de Rabelais et sur les différences de texte qui se font remarquer particulièrement dans le premier livre du Pantagruel et dans le Gargantua
    Jacques-Charles BRUNET

    Recherches bibliographiques et critiques sur les éditions originales des cinq livres du roman satirique de Rabelais et sur les différences de texte qui se font remarquer particulièrement dans le premier livre du Pantagruel et dans le Gargantua

    L. Potier|Paris 1852|16.50 x 25 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the rare copies printed on large vellum.
    Half chocolate brown morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands decorated with double gilt compartments at the centers of which the crowned and gilt monogram of Clément de Ris is repeated five times, gilt date at foot, small traces of rubbing on joints, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, upper corners slightly bumped, near-contemporary binding signed by Dupré.
    Some light foxing affecting mainly some deckled edges of certain leaves.
    Gift inscription and manuscript notation in pen by Clément de Ris at head of an endpaper...
    €450
  57. Correspondance recueillie et annotée par Arthur Duparc suivie du catalogue complet de l'oeuvre de H. Régnault
    Henri REGNAULT

    Correspondance recueillie et annotée par Arthur Duparc suivie du catalogue complet de l'oeuvre de H. Régnault

    Charpentier & Cie|Paris 1873|-|relié
    Second illustrated edition with a portrait of Henri Régnault etched by Laguillermie.
    Half chocolate brown shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands slightly faded, marbled paper boards, front board with a white stain at head, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges.
    Provenance: from the library of Louis d'Eichtahl with a shelf label pasted on a pastedown.
    €80
  58. Recherches historiques, biographiques et littéraires sur le peintre Lantara avec la liste de ses ouvrages, son portrait et une lettre apologétique de M. Couder. - Biographie et catalogue de l'oeuvre du graveur Miger, membre de l'ancienne académie royale de peinture et de sculpture, son portrait avec fac-similé de son écriture
    Émile BELLIER DE LA CHAVIGNERIE

    Recherches historiques, biographiques et littéraires sur le peintre Lantara avec la liste de ses ouvrages, son portrait et une lettre apologétique de M. Couder. - Biographie et catalogue de l'oeuvre du graveur Miger, membre de l'ancienne académie royale de peinture et de sculpture, son portrait avec fac-similé de son écriture

    J.B. Dumoulin|Paris 1852|13.50 x 22 cm|2 volumes reliés en 1

    First edition of each volume.
    Half chocolate brown morocco binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt typographical motifs, a small black stain in margin of first board, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary binding.
    Illustrated with a portrait of Lantara as frontispiece and a reproduction of a painting for the first volume; a portrait of Miger as frontispiece of the second volume.
    Some light foxing without much significance.

    €350
  59. Permanence d'Olive Tamari
    René DÉROUDILLE

    Permanence d'Olive Tamari

    Le soleil bleu|Toulon 1966|19 x 24.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise
    First edition illustrated with 4 original color etchings by Olive Tamari.
    A good copy.
    €50
  60. Olive Tamari
    Olive TAMARI, Robert GANZO

    Olive Tamari

    Pasqual Reyvolte|Paris 1961|19 x 25.50 cm|broché
    First edition of this first notebook by Pasqual Reyvolte, one of 1000 numbered copies on laid paper.
    Work illustrated with 12 reproductions of works by Olive Tamari.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  61. Jacques Villon
    Jacques LASSAIGNE

    Jacques Villon

    Editions de Beaune|Paris 1950|12.50 x 16 cm|broché
    First edition.
    With 32 photographic plates.
    Introduction by Jacques Lassaigne.
    A good copy.
    €20
  62. L'atelier d'Olive Tamari
    Charles LEVY, OLIVE TAMARI

    L'atelier d'Olive Tamari

    Le soleil dans la tête|Toulon 1960|16.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Charles Lévy to Gérard Mouizel expanded with a signed autograph inscription from Olive Tamari.
    Work illustrated with drawings within the text and full-page by Olive Tamari.
    Preface by Maurice Chapelain.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  63. François-Louis Schmied peintre graveur et imprimeur. Catalogue des livres de F.L. Schmied exposés en mars 1927 chez Arnold Seligmann suivi du catalogue général des livres de F.L. Schmied imprimés et sous presses au 28 février 1927
    François-Louis SCHMIED, Louis BARTHOU

    François-Louis Schmied peintre graveur et imprimeur. Catalogue des livres de F.L. Schmied exposés en mars 1927 chez Arnold Seligmann suivi du catalogue général des livres de F.L. Schmied imprimés et sous presses au 28 février 1927[François-Louis Schmied, painter, engraver and printer. Catalogue of the books by F. L. Schmied exhibited in March 1927 at Arnold Seligmann, followed by the general catalogue of the books by F. L. Schmied printed and in press as of 28 February 1927]

    Les presses de F.L. Schmied|Paris 1927|24 x 31 cm|broché
    First edition of 300 copies.
    Autograph inscription from François-Louis schmied to the Count Philippon in pencil : "... pour le délicat souvenir que m'a laissée sa visite."
    With 42 plates hors texte and full page.
    Rare spots mostly affecting the verso of some plates, internally good.
    €750
  64. Delacroix ou le combat solitaire
    René HUYGHE

    Delacroix ou le combat solitaire

    Hachette|Paris 1964|21.50 x 31 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's full mauve cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket which shows no defects.
    Rich iconography.
    Handsome copy.
    €70
  65. Goya
    José GUDIOL

    Goya

    Editions Weber|Paris 1970|25.50 x 29.50 cm|4 volumes en reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition in French.
    Publisher's bindings in full red skyvertex, smooth spines, copies complete with their dust jackets which show no defects as well as their cellophane covers.
    Very rich iconography.
    Handsome set.
    €450
  66. Catalogue de la bibliothèque dramatique de M. de Soleinne rédigé par le bibliophile Jacob
    Paul LACROIX

    Catalogue de la bibliothèque dramatique de M. de Soleinne rédigé par le bibliophile Jacob

    Paris 1843-1845|14.50 x 23 cm|6 volumes reliés
    First edition.
    Half caramel calf bindings, spines with four raised bands set with gilt fillets and decorated with double gilt fillets, red morocco title and volume labels, some minor scratches to spines without significance, two upper headcaps showing traces of rubbing, one joint of the fifth volume fragile, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, elegant contemporary bindings signed by Simier relieur du Roi.
    Scattered foxing, auction price notations inscribed in red ink in margins of descriptions.
    Handsome copy in charming uniform contemporary binding signed by one of the most talented binders of the 19th century.
    €400
  67. Chansons tendres
    Léonce BURRET, Paul DELMET

    Chansons tendres

    Enoch & Cie|Paris 1900|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half bottle-green shagreen binding, faded spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, illustrated cover preserved.
    Work illustrated with watercolors, drawings and a preface by Léonce Burret.
    €50
  68. Ballades et chants populaires (anciens et modernes) de l'Allemagne
    COLLECTIF

    Ballades et chants populaires (anciens et modernes) de l'Allemagne

    Librairie de Charles Gosselin|Paris 1841|11 x 18.50 cm|relié
    New edition of the French translation established by Sébastien Albin.
    Half black shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with black fillets, marbled paper boards, one joint fragile, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
    €80
  69. Philosophie de l'art
    Hippolyte Adolphe TAINE

    Philosophie de l'art

    Germer Baillière|Paris • & Londres [London] 1854|11 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half navy blue shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with triple gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, corners very slightly bumped without gravity.
    Copy almost free from foxing.
    €60
  71. L'art et la caricature
    Arsène ALEXANDRE

    L'art et la caricature

    Librairies-Imprimeries réunies|Paris 1892|20.50 x 29 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine, dark chocolate brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with 300 black facsimiles as well as 12 color plates.
    Cover illustrated with a drawing by Adolphe Willette.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  72. Bibliothèque de M. René Descamps-Scrive
    COLLECTIF

    Bibliothèque de M. René Descamps-Scrive

    Léopold Carteret • Emile Raoust-Leleu|Paris • & Lille 1925|23 x 28.50 cm|3 volumes reliés
    first edition.
    "Bradel" binding half wedge cardboard vellum way back smooth decorated with a gold jewel, date and dual gold mesh tails caramel as shagreen parts with a stain and scratches, nets gilded frames on boards marbled paper guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers, gilded heads, the time bindings signed by Asper, bookbinder in Geneva.
    Part One: old books, first editions and illustrated books of the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, wonderful books to figures of the eighteenth century, richly bound copies.
    Second part: Book the Romantic contemporary, great writers and various authors, illustrated books of the nineteenth printed on papeir...
    €500
  73. Reflets de tableaux connus
    Max RADIGUET

    Reflets de tableaux connus

    J.B. & A. Lefournier|Brest 1874|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    first edition for which there is no mention of leading copies, written justification of the author who numbered our copy.
    Binding to bradel half cherry red morocco with corners, back with five nerves with a gold monogram, small traces of black wax on the back, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats paper to the tank, a light without a hitch gravity on a cut, gilded head, elegant binding signed Canape-Belz.
    Signed autograph of Max Radiguet to Gabriel du Tillet.
    A rare and beautiful example pleasantly set in a charming binding signed Canape-Belz.
    €150
  74. G. Delatousche
    Jean-Daniel MAUBLANC

    G. Delatousche

    La pipe en écume|Paris 1941|15.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    Edition illustrated works by Germain Delatousche reproductions, including 15 boards inset in-fine.
    Signed autograph of John Daniel Maublanc Albert Sardin.
    Tears on the inner flaps of cover boards, otherwise nice copy.
    €40
  75. Costumes de fantaisie pour un bal travesti
    Alfred GREVIN

    Costumes de fantaisie pour un bal travesti

    Aux bureaux : des Modes parisiennes • de La toilette de Paris • du Journal amusant • du Petit journal pour rire|Paris s. d. [1870]|23 x 32.50 cm|broché
    Alfred GRéVIN
    Costumes de fantaisie pour un bal travesti
    Aux bureaux des modes parisiennes, de la toilette de Paris,
    du journal amusant, du petit journal pour rire| Paris [1870] | 23 x 32.5 cm | original wrappers
    First edition illustrated with 24 superb, original, color chromolithographs by Alfred Grévin.
    The chromolithography explanatory page is loose, a small, light spot on the first cover, wrappers with minor marginal tears, pleasant condition inside.
    €300
  76. La vierge Marguerite substituée à la Lucine antique, analyse d'un poème inédit du XVème siècle suivie de la description du manuscrit et de recherches historiques par un fureteur
    Félix SOLEIL

    La vierge Marguerite substituée à la Lucine antique, analyse d'un poème inédit du XVème siècle suivie de la description du manuscrit et de recherches historiques par un fureteur

    Veuve Adolphe Labitte|Paris 1885|16.50 x 25 cm|relié
    First edition published anonymously and printed in 500 numbered copies on laid paper.
    Half bronze calf binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt and black fillets, gilt sun and crown at foot of spine, some rubbing and a light dampstain to joints, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, marbled edges.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece.
    €50
  78. Pontus Carle
    Pontus CARLE, COLLECTIF

    Pontus Carle

    Marc Espinosa • Galerie F|Paris • & Berlin 1991|21.50 x 30.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this exhibition of works by Pontus Carle plate is being held in the gallery Malen, then at Marc Espinosa in Paris and at the Galerie F in Berlin in 1991.
    Signed autograph Pontus Carle in art critic and novelist Gerhard Weber and his wife, "For Gerard and Hélène", to whom he communicates his Parisian address, enriched with an original drawing with a pencil.
    Illustrated plate reproductions of works in black and color Pontus Carle.
    Nice copy.
    €200
  80. Wostan
    Stanislas WOSTAN

    Wostan

    Galerie Colette Allendy|Paris 1955|12.50 x 16 cm|broché
    First edition of this exposure plate is being held at the Galerie Colette Allendy in 1955.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed Wostan to art critic and novelist Gerhard Weber.
    Illustrated brochure reproductions of works of Wostan.
    Artist names written in ballpoint pen by the dedicatee of the silent back and head to the first flat.
    Two marginal spots heads flat, nice interior state.
    €100
  81. Guide du libraire-antiquaire et du bibliophile. Description bibliographique et anecdotique de deux cents vingt ouvrages rares, curieux ou singuliers
    Jules Le Petit de BEAUCHAMPS, Édouard ROUVEYRE

    Guide du libraire-antiquaire et du bibliophile. Description bibliographique et anecdotique de deux cents vingt ouvrages rares, curieux ou singuliers

    Edouard Rouveyre|Paris 1882|15 x 24 cm|relié
    First edition printed on laid paper.
    Half bottle green shagreen binding with corners, faded spine with five raised bands set with gilt stippling decorated with double gilt compartments ornamented with gilt typographical motifs, marbled paper boards marginally faded, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, original wrappers preserved.
    Work illustrated with 46 plates outside the text.
    Pleasant interior condition.
    €150
  82. Les livres à clef. Etude de bibliographie critique et analytique pour servir à l'histoire littéraire
    Fernand DRUJON

    Les livres à clef. Etude de bibliographie critique et analytique pour servir à l'histoire littéraire

    Edouard Rouveyre|Paris 1888|15 x 23.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue after 10 China, 10 Japan and 30 Whatman.
    Half fir-green shagreen bindings, spines with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons, minor traces of rubbing without importance at heads and feet of spines, triple cold-stamped fillets framing the fir-green paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, marbled edges, contemporary bindings.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  83. Les mémoires de Joséphine Baker recueillis et adaptés par Marcel Sauvage
    Joséphine BAKER

    Les mémoires de Joséphine Baker recueillis et adaptés par Marcel Sauvage

    Corrêa|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|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 press clippings tipped in, which caused a clear fading, on half-title page.
    A rare and good copy.
    €800
  84. Gustave Charpentier et le lyrisme français
    Marc DELMAS

    Gustave Charpentier et le lyrisme français

    Librairie Delagrave|Paris 1931|14 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition printed on esparto paper.
    Half hazel shagreen binding, spine with two raised bands decorated with a gilt fleuron, traces of rubbing to spine, date and double gilt fillet at foot, olive shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Marc Delmas to the poet Rosati Jean Ott.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of the composer as frontispiece.
    €50
  85. Nouveau plan routier de la ville et des faubourgs de Paris
    V. N. F. GODET LE JEUNE

    Nouveau plan routier de la ville et des faubourgs de Paris

    Chez Lerond|Paris 1825|96 x 70 cm|une feuille rempliée
    First edition imprimée on thick paper.
    Arrondissements and Seine heightened with watercolors. 
    Map uniformly yellowed. Skillful repairs to the back.
    Rare.
    €600
  86. Nouvelles fontaines érigées à Paris, de l'ordre et par la munificience de Napoléon le Grand
    Jean Marie Nicolas BRALLE

    Nouvelles fontaines érigées à Paris, de l'ordre et par la munificience de Napoléon le Grand

    Chez Joubert fils • chez Bance|Paris 1810|27.50 x 41.50 cm|relié
    Rare first edition consisting of an allegorical title engraved with Napoleon's arms and 59 steel-engraved plates by Boizot, Beauvallet, Vallois after drawings by Bralle. All the engravings are executed with great finesse and present a scale and aerial view at the bottom of each plate. The work would later appear under another title in 1812, without mention of Napoleon, with descriptive text by Amaury Duval: Les fontaines de Paris, anciennes et nouvelles. In later editions, the illustration would be expanded, notably in 1828.
    19th-century half black shagreen binding with corners, marbled paper boards, all edges speckled, tail headcap worn and corners very lightly rubbed.
    Some...
    €1,000
  87. Pictura loquens
    Ludolph SMIDS, Adriaan SCHOONEBEEK

    Pictura loquens

    Ex officina Hadriani Schoonebeek.|Amstelodami [Amsterdam] • (Amsterdam) 1695|9 x 16 cm|relié
    The rare first edition, with a frontispiece and 61 illustrations.
    Brown sheep, spine with decorated raised bands, roulette to head and foot, red morocco title piece. Three corners bumped.
    A good and fresh copy.
    The work puts together on two pages an extract from a literary work and its interpretation by Smids, as well as an illustration of a mythological scene by Schoonebeek (Alcestis, Hercules, Medea, Oedipus, etc...). The latter was a student of Romain de Hooghe, whose influence is clearly visible.
    This work is a magnificent example of the baroque illustrated book, alongside the La Fontaine of Romain de Hooghe.
    €1,500
  88. Louis et François Watteau dits Watteau de Lille
    André MABILLE DE PONCHEVILLE

    Louis et François Watteau dits Watteau de Lille

    André Delpeuch|Paris 1928|15 x 20.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half caramel sheep binding, spine with two raised bands decorated with a central gilt fleuron, double gilt fillets at foot, minor traces of rubbing to spine without significance, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, one lower corner slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Inscribed by André Mabille de Poncheville to the poet Jean Ott: "... cette étude sur deux peintres qu'il ne peut manquer de connaître..." ["...this study on two painters whom he cannot fail to know..."]
    Work illustrated with reproductions of works by the Watteaus.
    €50
  89. Bibliographie des marionnettes
    Eugène LEFEBVRE, Paul JEANNE

    Bibliographie des marionnettes

    La soupente de Guignol • Les éditions de la très illustre compagnie des Petits comédiens de bois|Paris 1926|16.50 x 25 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only issue with 2 Holland copies.
    Half fir-green shagreen binding, faded spine with five raised bands showing traces of rubbing, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated by Eugène Lefebvre.
    Handsome interior condition without foxing.
    Rare.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by the author to poet Jean Ott: "... en souvenir des premiers rapports officiels de Guignol avec Lafleur et en remerciement sincère pour avoir écouter mon appel pour la rénovation des théâtres..." ["... in...
    €300
  90. La ronde des saisons
    Charles LOMON, Henri BUSSER

    La ronde des saisons

    Poulalion|Paris 1905|19.50 x 28.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    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.
    €200
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