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  1. Deux manuscrits autographes complets de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Le fêtard"
    Boris VIAN

    Deux manuscrits autographes complets de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Le fêtard"

    S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|7 feuillets perforés
    Two complete autograph manuscripts, on seven perforated sheets, of 52 lines for the first and 75 lines for the second, written in blue ink, of the song entitled "Le fêtard" consisting, for the first, of the final state of the song and, for the second, of a draft very abundantly crossed out, corrected and presenting variants with the final text.
    We include, on three sheets, two of which are perforated (one pasted on flexible cardboard), a complete typescript and two printed and photocopied scores of "Le fêtard".
    Fine ensemble of this song which was written in 1958 and whose music was composed by Henri Salvador.
    The latter performed "Le fêtard" ["The...
    €1,500
  2. Deux tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Choisis ta route"
    Boris VIAN

    Deux tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Choisis ta route"

    S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés
    Two typescripts of 32 lines each of Boris Vian's song "Choisis ta route" on two perforated sheets, one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard.
    We include the printed score of this song.
    Boris Vian wrote the text in 1958, Henri Salvador composed the music.
    Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
    €150
  3. Deux tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Donne, donne, donne"
    Boris VIAN

    Deux tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Donne, donne, donne"

    S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés
    Two typescripts of 36 lines each of Boris Vian's song "Donne, donne, donne" on two perforated sheets, one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard.
    Boris Vian wrote the text in 1958, Henri Salvador composed the music.
    We include a reproduction of the manuscript score of this song.
    "Donne, donne, donne" ["Give, give, give"] had several performers including Henri Salvador from 1960.
    Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
    €150
  4. Manuscrits de travail et partition manuscrite complète de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ou... Ou... Ou... "
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrits de travail et partition manuscrite complète de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ou... Ou... Ou... "

    S. n.|s. l. 1957-1959|13.50 x 21 cm|5 feuillets perforés + 3 feuillets
    Set of four working manuscripts, of nearly 90 lines on five perforated sheets written in blue ink and pencil, of the song entitled "Ou... Ou... Ou..." presenting differences from the final state of the song.
    Each manuscript is crossed out, corrected and therefore presents variants, sometimes significant, from the final text.
    Completing the set, a typescript of the song accompanies the manuscripts.
    We include, on three sheets, the manuscript score of "Ou... Ou... Ou..." written by Henri Salvador.
    A handsome set of this song which was written between 1957 and 1959 and whose music was composed by Henri Salvador.
    Provenance: Boris Vian...
    €1,200
  5. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Cours ta chance"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Cours ta chance"

    S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|5 feuillets perforés
    Complete autograph manuscript on four perforated sheets, approximately one hundred lines, written in pencil, of the song titled "Cours ta chance" very heavily crossed out and corrected, with the verso of one of the four sheets presenting variants from the final text.
    Our collection is completed with a manuscript draft of 16 lines written in blue ink with numerous corrections, additions and crossings out, also providing variants from the final text.
    Finally, we include, on two perforated sheets, one of which is pasted on flexible cardboard, two complete typescripts of "Cours ta chance".
    Handsome collection of this song which was composed in 1958.
    €1,500
  6. Manuscrit autographe complet (hormis le premier et court couplet de 4 lignes) de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ave Maria des pêcheurs"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet (hormis le premier et court couplet de 4 lignes) de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ave Maria des pêcheurs"

    S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés dont 1 recto-verso
    Autograph manuscript nearly complete, the first couplet of 4 lines being absent, on a perforated sheet, of 36 lines, written in pencil, of the song entitled "Ave Maria des pêcheurs".
    On the entire verso of this manuscript, Boris Vian copied out, still in pencil, 9 quotations from Paul Valéry extracted from his "Mauvaises pensées & autres" ["Bad Thoughts & Others"] for which he indicated pagination: "Un chef est un homme qui a besoin des autres, 208" ["A leader is a man who needs others, 208"] - "Ce qui est simple est toujours faux. Ce qui ne l'est pas est inutilisable. (ib. p 143)" ["What is simple is always false. What is not is unusable. (ib. p 143)"] - "Le grand triomphe de...
    €1,200
  7. Deux tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Avec ton sourire"
    Boris VIAN

    Deux tapuscrits de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Avec ton sourire"

    S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés
    Two typescripts of 32 lines each of Boris Vian's song "Avec ton sourire" on two perforated sheets, one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard.
    Boris Vian wrote the text in 1958, Alexandre Champigny composed the music and performed it only in 2007.
    Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
    €150
  8. « Paul Anka est un garçon de vingt ans qui écrit ses chansons et qui les chante. »
    Boris VIAN (Paul ANKA)

    « Paul Anka est un garçon de vingt ans qui écrit ses chansons et qui les chante. »Autograph manuscript of Boris Vian entitled "Conseil de révision (des opinions)" about Paul Anka

    s. d. [1958]|20.90 x 26.90 cm|4 pages sur 4 feuillets
    Autograph manuscript by Boris Vian titled "Conseil de révision (des opinions)" on Paul Anka: "Paul Anka is a boy of 20 who writes his own songs and sings them."

    n. d. [but 1958] | 20.9 x 26.9 cm | 4 pages on 4 leaves

    Autograph manuscript by Boris Vian titled "Conseil de révision (des opinions) [Recommendations for a review of opinions]" on Paul Anka.
    4 pages written in blue ballpoint pen on 4 perforated leaves, stapled. Crossings out and corrections. Lateral fold to left margin, but light.
    The manuscript was for the “elite", which is to say the readers of Canard enchaîné, but was eventually published in La Belle époque...
    €2,000
  9. La rhapsodie - Verve et improvisation musicale
    Vladimir JANKÉLÉVITCH

    La rhapsodie - Verve et improvisation musicale

    Flammarion|Paris 1955|15 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine lightly sunned without damage with small tears at head and foot.
    Autograph inscription signed by Vladimir Jankélévitch in Cyrillic.
    €400
  10. Dix chansons du coeur épris
    Philippe LORIN, Bernard de VENTADOUR

    Dix chansons du coeur épris

    Editions Vialetay|Paris s. d. [circa 1960]|28.50 x 38 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    Illustrated edition with 25 original color compositions painted in gouache and signed by Philippe Lorin, one of 39 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
    Some light foxing, otherwise a handsome copy.
    The slipcase is also illustrated with an original lithograph by Philippe Lorin.
    Manuscript signatures of Philippe and the publisher below the justification page.

    €200
  11. Les cythères parisiennes. Histoire anecdotiques des bals de Paris
    Alfred DELVAU, Félicien ROPS

    Les cythères parisiennes. Histoire anecdotiques des bals de Paris

    E. Dentu|paris 1864|11 x 17.20 cm|relié
    First edition illustrated with a frontispiece and 24 etchings on chine collé by Félicien Rops and Emile Thérond (the frontispiece and 18 of the vignettes are indeed by Rops).
    Contemporary half brown shagreen binding. Spine with raised bands decorated with fillets. Some rubbing. 2 corners slightly bumped.
    One of Auguste Poulet-Malassis's first productions in Brussels, the F. Rops frontispiece is a heliogravure reworked with etching and drypoint.
    Monograph of all Parisian balls, a fashion particularly followed by all social classes at the time.
    €450
  12. Deux manuscrits autographes, avec variantes, de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Bien loin"
    Boris VIAN

    Deux manuscrits autographes, avec variantes, de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Bien loin"

    S. n.|s. l. 1957|13.50 x 21 cm|5 feuillets perforés
    Two autograph manuscripts, each on two perforated sheets, of 36 and 25 lines, written in blue ink, of the song entitled "Bain de minuit" with numerous deletions, additions and modifications and showing differences with the final state of the song.
    Our set is completed by a typescript of "Bien loin" on which Boris Vian made 8 corrections.
    Finally, we include, on three other perforated sheets, one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard, two complete typescripts of "Bain de minuit".
    Fine ensemble of this song for which Henri Salvador composed the music (photocopy of the musical score also included).
    Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
    €1,200
  13. Lettres françaises de Richard Wagner
    Richard WAGNER, Julien TIERSOT

    Lettres françaises de Richard Wagner[French Letters by Richard Wagner]

    Grasset|Paris 1935|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on pure wove vellum, the only copies printed on deluxe paper.
    Frontispiece with a reproduction of a portrait of the composer.
    Endpapers lightly toned, two offsets on the colophon and its facing page caused by the justification ribbon.
    A handsome and rare copy of this collection of letters presented by Julien Tiersot.
    €800
  14. Katiouchka danseuse de music-hall
    JACQUES-CHARLES

    Katiouchka danseuse de music-hall

    Fasquelle|Paris 1925|21 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two small tears at head and foot of spine.
    Handsome and rare full-margined copy for which the beautiful cover was illustrated by costume designer José de Zamora.
    €120
  15. Manuscrit autographe complet de toutes les versions de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ça pince" [avec] Partition imprimée et tapuscrits de cette même chanson
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de toutes les versions de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ça pince" [avec] Partition imprimée et tapuscrits de cette même chanson

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1958]|21 x 27 cm|6 feuillets perforés dont 2 recto-verso
    Complete manuscript of "Ça pince," a song performed by Henri Salvador in 1958, who also composed the music:
    - A four-page draft written in ballpoint pen on two oblong sheets torn from a spiral notebook, presenting several verses not retained for the final version.
    - One page written in blue ink on a sheet of white perforated paper with some deletions
    - A fair copy of the song, two pages written on two white perforated sheets in blue ballpoint pen
    Finally, we include the printed score and also three typescripts (one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard) of this song.
    Very fine ensemble of this song which was recorded by Henri...
    €2,500
  16. La grande messe des morts de Hector Berlioz
    Georges CHAMPEAUX, Jean Gabriel DARAGNÈS

    La grande messe des morts de Hector Berlioz

    Columbia Pathé-Marconi|Paris 1944|18.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copy.
    Work illustrated with wood engravings by Jean-Gabriel Daragnès.
    Fine copy.
    €80
  17. [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique d'Isaac Strauss
    Isaac STRAUSS

    [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique d'Isaac Strauss

    Nadar|Paris s. d. [circa 1860]|6.20 x 10.50 cm|une photographie
    Original albumen photograph depicting violinist and conductor Isaac Strauss, carte-de-visite format, mounted on card from Nadar studio.
    Pencil annotation on verso of the photograph. Nadar's embossed stamp in lower left margin.
    €100
  18. Introduction à la musique de jazz
    (to Boris VIAN) André HODEIR

    Introduction à la musique de jazz

    Librairie Larousse|Paris 1945|11.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Very precious signed autograph inscription from André Hodeir to Boris Vian: "Bien amicalement à toi mon cher Boris. André Hodeir." ["With warm friendship to you my dear Boris. André Hodeir."]
    What a provenance!

    €500
  19. La danse
    Gaston VUILLIER

    La danse

    Hachette|Paris 1898|21.50 x 31 cm|relié
    First edition illustrated with 19 photogravure plates on Arches paper, and numerous in-text vignettes also in photogravure. Printed on strong glazed laid paper. Some music plates.
    Publisher's full navy long-grain morocco binding. Ornamental title on spine and upper cover, special tools. Gilt edges. Sort of non-woven wallpaper on covers evoking fabric. Paper in perfect freshness. Light traces of rubbing. Spine darkened.
    Superb deluxe publisher's binding of this abundantly illustrated monograph on dance. The work forms one of the best references on the history of dance.


    €900
  20. Dictionnaire Beethoven
    Barry COOPER, COLLECTIF

    Dictionnaire Beethoven

    Jean-Claude Lattès|Paris 1991|15.50 x 25 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Publisher's full grey cloth binding, smooth spine.
    Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket and slipcase.

    €50
  21. Dictionnaire Mozart
    COLLECTIF

    Dictionnaire Mozart

    Jean-Claude Lattès|Paris 1990|15.50 x 25 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Iconography.
    Publisher's full grey cloth binding, smooth spine.
    Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket and slipcase which has some scratches at the head of the spine.

    €40
  22. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Au bal chez les anges" comportant quelques variantes avec le texte définitif
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Au bal chez les anges" comportant quelques variantes avec le texte définitif

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1958]|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés
    Complete 32-line manuscript written in pencil of the song "Au bal des anges" comprising two perforated sheets with some variants from the final text.
    We include two typescripts of this song with the final text, the music for which was composed by Henri Salvador.
    Very fine collection relating to this song which had three versions.
    Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
    €1,500
  23. The Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers book
    Arlene CROCE

    The Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers book

    Outerbridge & Lazard Inc|New York 1972|19 x 21.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition illustrated with photographs.
    Publisher's full yellow paper boards, smooth spine, with the illustrated dust jacket whose spine is slightly faded and has a tear at the head.
    €50
  24. Manuscrit autographe complet de toutes les versions de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Au bal des ballots"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de toutes les versions de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Au bal des ballots"

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1958]|21 x 27 cm|3 feuillets perforés, 2 feuillets perforés, 1 feuillet de papier pelure et 1 feuillet de papier pelure contrecollé sur carton
    Complete autograph manuscript of the song entitled "Au bal des ballots" whose music was composed by Henri Salvador and performed in 1979.
    - two leaves, of 13 lines each, written in black pencil with cross-outs and corrections and constituting the two initial versions of the refrain in draft state
    - 59 lines written in blue ballpoint pen on three perforated white paper leaves with cross-outs and corrections.
    - Two typescripts, one on onionskin paper and the other mounted on cardboard
    Very fine collection of this song enumerating the different styles of dance halls.

    "Y a des bals pour les pompiers / Et les joyeux militaires. /...

    €2,500
  25. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Désert de l'amour"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Désert de l'amour"

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1958]|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés
    Complete manuscript of 47 lines written in blue ballpoint pen of the song "Désert de l'amour" comprising two perforated sheets.
    We include two typescripts of this song.
    "This song, completed on March 27, 1958, was to receive music composed by Henri Salvador." (Oeuvres de Boris Vian, volume 11, Fayard)
    Very fine ensemble.

    Comme devant une place / Pleine de gens et de bruit / Je reste figé sur place / Arrêté devant ma vie



    Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
    €1,800
  27. Adieu chansons
    (to Boris VIAN) Janine QUENEAU

    Adieu chansons

    Seghers|Paris 1955|14 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Work decorated with a frontispiece illustration by Joan Miro.


    Very precious autograph inscription signed by Janine Queneau to her great friend Boris Vian: "A Boris dont je crains d'avoir bien mal suivi les conseils. Avec beaucoup d'affection. Janine." ["To Boris, whose advice I fear I have followed very poorly. With much affection. Janine."]

     

    Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
     

    €750
  28. Swing
    (to Boris VIAN) Gaston CRIEL

    Swing

    Editions Universitaires Françaises|Paris 1948|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Presentation by Jean Cocteau and Charles Delaunay.
    Small marginal tears to the fragile covers, paper yellowed, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip illustrated with photographs of the author in company of the most illustrious jazzmen.
    Very precious signed autograph inscription by Gaston Criel on the half-title: "A Boris Vian, son ami. Criel" ["To Boris Vian, his friend. Criel"].
    €750
  29. De la bamboula au Be-Bop
    (to Boris VIAN) Bernard HEUVELMANS

    De la bamboula au Be-Bop

    Editions de la main jetée|Paris 1951|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    A small dampstain at foot of spine and light sunning at foot of rear board, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
    Very precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Bernard Heuvelmans on the front endpaper: "A Boris Vian avec l'espoir qu'il aimera ce petit livre d'un jazz nourri de mystère, d'érotisme et d'humour. En toute sympathie" ["To Boris Vian with the hope that he will love this little book of jazz nourished by mystery, eroticism and humor. With all sympathy"].
    €500
  30. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ce que j'aime dans la romance"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ce que j'aime dans la romance"

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1958]|13.50 x 21 cm|3 feuillets
    Complete manuscript of 35 lines written in blue ballpoint pen of the song "Ce que j'aime dans la romance" comprising three sheets with abundant corrections.
    We include the typescript of this song whose music was composed by Henri Salvador, Marcel Van Dam and Ayser Schmid-Vançin, but which was unfortunately never recorded.
    Very fine ensemble.

    Ce que j'aime dans la romance / C'est l'moment où ça commence / Le moment où je la vois / Toute neuve devant moi

    ["What I love about romance / Is the moment when it begins / The moment when I see it / All new before me"]

    Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
    €1,800
  31. Puissances du jazz
    (to Boris VIAN) Gérard LEGRAND

    Puissances du jazz

    Librairie Arcanes|Paris 1953|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine creased and lightly sunned, paper yellowed.
    Iconography.
    Very precious signed autograph inscription from Gérard Legrand on the half-title page: "A Boris Vian, poète authentique et méconnu, qui voulut bien naguère se prêter au supplice d'une interview... où transparaissait Duke Ellington. Amical hommage" ["To Boris Vian, authentic and unrecognized poet, who was kind enough to submit to the ordeal of an interview... where Duke Ellington shone through. Friendly tribute"].
    €500
  32. Fully engraved masterpiece dedicated to Marie-Antoinette
    Choix de chansons mises en musique. Dédiées à Madame la Dauphine
    Benjamin de LABORDE

    Choix de chansons mises en musique. Dédiées à Madame la Dauphine

    Chez De Lormel|Paris 1773|16 x 25 cm|4 volumes reliés

    First edition of one of the most beautiful books of the 18th century, of which the text and the music are entirely engraved. It is illustrated with an engraved title, 3 frontispieces by Le Bouteux and Le Barbier, a dedication page with the Dauphine arms, and 100 figures by Moreau le Jeune, Le Barbier, Le Bouteux and Saint-Quentin, finely engraved in copperplate by Masquelier and Née. The portrait of Laborde, which can be found on some copies, is not part of this edition and was printed in 1774, separately.

    Magnificent copy bound in 4 volumes, very rare condition. There are usually only copies with 2 volumes for understandable cost issues. It is...

    €7,500
  33. J'ai dansé sur les flots
    Roland PETIT

    J'ai dansé sur les flots

    Grasset|Paris 1993|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Iconography.
    Handsome copy.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roland Petit: "Cher Alain Delon comme tu le vois je garde toujours un souvenir amical et ébloui de ta merveilleuse prestation de danseur, bien à toi. Roland Petit." ["Dear Alain Delon as you can see I always keep a friendly and dazzled memory of your marvelous performance as a dancer, yours truly. Roland Petit."]



    €300
  34. Serge Lifar et le ballet contemporain
    Anatole SCHAÏKEVITCH

    Serge Lifar et le ballet contemporain

    Corrêa|Paris 1950|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Marais crèvecoeur paper, ours one of the 100 hors commerce copies, deluxe issue.
    A handsome copy.

    €120
  35. En avant la zizique
    Boris VIAN

    En avant la zizique

    Le livre contemporain|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Nice copy.
    Cover illustrated by Piem.
    Signed handwritten inscription by Boris Vian to Christine Gouze-Raynal : "... avec toute mon amitié et mes respectueux hommages..."
    €2,800
  36. A travers chants
    Hector BERLIOZ

    A travers chants

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1862|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands with gilt decorations, date at foot, marbled paper covers, original soft front cover preserved.
    Rare and precious signed autograph inscription by the composer: “à mon ami Seligmann - Hector Berlioz” ("to my friend Seligmann - Hector Berlioz")
    Hippolyte-Prosper Seligmann (1817-1882), cellist and composer, was an active member of the Philharmonic Society founded by Berlioz in 1849.
    Provenance: R. & B. L. library, with his bookplate pasted on the back of the first endpaper.
    €6,800
  37. [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Giuseppe Verdi
    Giuseppe VERDI

    [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Giuseppe Verdi

    Disdéri|Paris s. d. [circa 1850]|6.20 x 9.80 cm|une photographie
    Rare original photograph on albumen paper, in carte-de-visite format, mounted on cardboard.
    We have been able to find only one copy of this photograph in public collections, at La Scala in Florence.
    €700
  38. [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Richard Wagner
    Richard WAGNER

    [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Portrait photographique de Richard WagnerCabinet card portrait of Richard Wagner

    Fritz Luckhardt|Wien [Vienna] s. d. [circa 1860]|6.40 x 10.50 cm|une photographie
    Cabinet card portrait of Richard Wagner
    Original cabinet card photograph of Richard Wagner on albumen paper, mount with the stamp of the Fritz Luckhardt studio in Vienna.
    Annotations on the back, including "Collection Romi". French journalist and "historian of the unusual" Robert Miquel ran a store in Paris at 15 rue de Seine, captured by Robert Doisneau in his photograph series entitled "La Vitrine de Romi".
    No other examples of this photograph found in public collections.
    €1,200
  39. Le temps réfléchi
    André MASSON, Jean-Jacques LÉVÊQUE

    Le temps réfléchi

    P.A.B.|Ribaute-les-Tavernes 1964|15.50 x 21 cm|en feuilles
    First edition printed à 40 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives.
    With 3 original engravings by André Masson
    Rare and nice copy.
    €1,500
  40. Une histoire de la musique
    Lucien REBATET

    Une histoire de la musique

    Robert Laffont • Raymond Bourgine|Paris 1969|15.50 x 25 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on Cleopatra laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Publisher's red cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine, black paper endpapers and pastedowns.
    Handsome copy.
    €300
  41. Nouveau traité de la civilité qui se pratique en France, parmi les honnestes gens
    Antoine de COURTIN

    Nouveau traité de la civilité qui se pratique en France, parmi les honnestes gens

    Chez Elie Josset|à Paris 1673|9 x 16 cm|relié

    Third edition stated. The first edition was published in 1671. Printer's device on title page, with fleur-de-lys.
    Contemporary full brown sheep binding. Decorated raised band spine. Brown sheep title-label. One hole at foot. Overall rubbed.
    The success of this treatise on civility led to its reprinting more than 15 times until 1730. Written for a friend of the author who wanted to send his son to Court, the work particularly emphasizes respect for etiquette and the behavior that a gentleman should display. The treatise encompasses all activities of a gentleman: cleanliness, dancing, relations with servants, superiors, table manners...

    €450
  42. Oeuvres
    François-Augustin Paradis de MONCRIF

    Oeuvres

    Chez la veuve Regnard|à Paris 1768|9.80 x 16.50 cm|4 volumes reliés
    New edition, the best and most complete published of this author, with the musical scores of the songs. It contains 5 engraved titles by De Sceve, a portrait of the author as frontispiece after Duflos and 5 figures by De Scève, all on strong paper. Some engravings are 1 cm shorter in the lower margin, as the volume has not been trimmed. 60 pages of engraved musical score, with the words of the songs and Christian poetry. A handsome, well-printed edition.
    Contemporary full marbled and glazed calf binding. Decorated spine with raised bands. Red morocco title-label, black wax volume label. Red edges. A small lack to the lower joint at the head of volume I. Worming at the foot of volume II...
    €650
  43. Les A propos de societé de ou chansons de M. L*** (suivi de) Les a propos de la folie ou chansons grotesques, grivoises et annonces de parade
    LAUJON, MOREAU LE JEUNE

    Les A propos de societé de ou chansons de M. L*** (suivi de) Les a propos de la folie ou chansons grotesques, grivoises et annonces de parade

    S. n.|s. l. 1776|12.50 x 19 cm|3 volumes reliés
    First edition, illustrated with 3 engraved titles with borders and figures, 3 fine frontispieces and one figure repeating a frontispiece, vignettes and tailpieces designed by Moreau le jeune and engraved by Monnet, Simonon, Launay and Duclos, including one vignette with a camera obscura.
    Armorial copy of President Charles de Brosses, celebrated magistrate and writer well known for his Lettres d'Italie. Azure, three sheaves of wheat (or brushes) or, tied gules.
    Contemporary full marbled brown sheep binding. Smooth spine richly decorated. Red morocco title label, garnet morocco volume label. Arms stamped on covers. Headcap of volume III partly split. Lacking at foot...
    €1,800
  44. La tentation de St. Antoine, ornée de figures et de musique [Ensemble] Le pot-pourri de Loth. Ornée de figures et de musique
    Michel-Jean SEDAINE

    La tentation de St. Antoine, ornée de figures et de musique [Ensemble] Le pot-pourri de Loth. Ornée de figures et de musique

    S. n.|s. l. 1784 (S.d.)|15 x 23.10 cm|relié
    New edition of these 2 "vaudevilles" which first appeared in London in 1781, then published by Cazin, in the characteristic reduced 18mo format. 18 figures, including 2 frontispieces by Borel, but unsigned. Text entirely engraved within borders, with tailpieces. 20 pages of music, 8 for the temptation, 12 for Loth.
    Late 19th-century binding in full glazed blonde calf applied directly over the original wrappers. Spine with raised bands richly decorated. 2 black calf title-labels, date at foot on black calf. Triple fillet border on boards. Wide decorative interior border. Paper untrimmed, with full margins.
    The engravings illustrate the song texts on the facing pages. 5 libertine...
    €800
  45. [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Diptyque photographique original de 20 portraits de Michael Jackson à la cape d'or brodée de face et de dos.
    (Michael JACKSON) Arno BANI

    [PHOTOGRAPHIE] Diptyque photographique original de 20 portraits de Michael Jackson à la cape d'or brodée de face et de dos.Diptych of twenty original photographic portraits front and back of Michael Jackson with the golden cape embroidered

    1999|29.70 x 25 cm|deux planches-contact encadrées sous passe-partout
    Diptych of twenty original photographic portraits front and back of Michael Jackson with the golden cape embroidered
    1999 | Photograph: 29.7 x 25 cm / Frames: 62 x 52 cm | two contact-sheets framed under a mount
    Unique original prints of these color photographs, presented like contact sheets, signed by the artist, numbered 1/1 and dated 2010 – date of sale of these unpublished shots by Pierre Bergé et Associés.
    Original photographs of Michael Jackson by Arno Bani

    It is in 1999 during a stay in London that Michael Jackson noticed Arno Bani's work in an issue of the Sunday Times magazine. Fascinated by his fashion shots, he brought the young 23 year...
    €3,000
  46. Les grotesques de la musique
    Hector BERLIOZ

    Les grotesques de la musiqueThe Musical Madhouse

    A. Bourdilliat & Cie|Paris 1859|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    Les Grotesques de la musique [The Musical Madhouse]
    A. Bourdilliat & Cie | Paris 1859 | 11.5 x 18 cm | publisher's original binding
    First edition.
    Publisher's green cloth, spine and boards ruled in blind, yellow endpapers and pastedowns, pastedowns soiled, edges spotted.
    A little light foxing.
    A rare and handsome autograph inscription signed by Hector Berlioz in pencil to title: "à mon ami Théodore Ritter, souvenirs affectueux"
    Théodore Ritter, son of composer Eugène Prévost, was Berlioz's student for whom he composed a piano arrangement of L'Enfance du Christ [The Childhood of Christ]
    Berlioz inscriptions are rare and highly...
    €6,800
  47. Introduction à la philosophie védanta. Trois conférences faites à l'Institut Royal en Mars 1894
    Friedrich Maximilian MULLER

    Introduction à la philosophie védanta. Trois conférences faites à l'Institut Royal en Mars 1894

    Ernest Leroux|Paris 1899|12 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition of the French translation by Léon Sorg.
    Bradel binding in half almond green cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, red shagreen title-label, one small black stain at foot of spine, marbled paper boards, front board with small stain at foot, contemporary binding.
    A rare and handsome copy.
    €150
  48. Du côté de Céline, Lili
    Pol VANDROMME

    Du côté de Céline, Lili

    La Revue Célinienne|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1983|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition.
    A nice copy.
    €10
  49. Carte postale signée de Mistinguett
    Jeanne Florentine Bourgeois, dite MISTINGUETT

    Carte postale signée de Mistinguett

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1900]|8.50 x 14 cm|une feuille verso
    Photographic postcard depicting singer and actress Mistinguett sitting and three-quarter.
    Signed autograph Mistinguett, at the foot of his portrait, to Mr. Humbert Oberlé.
    €200
  50. Carte postale photographique signée d'Yvonne Printemps
    Yvonne Wigniolle, dite Yvonne PRINTEMPS

    Carte postale photographique signée d'Yvonne Printemps

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1917]|9.50 x 13.50 cm|une feuille verso
    Photographic postcard representing Yvonne Printemps, three-quarter and holding a hat board, taken in the studio Reutlinger.
    Nice copy.
    Handwritten signature of Yvonne Printemps above her portrait.
    €100
  51. Carte postale photographique signée de Polaire
    POLAIRE

    Carte postale photographique signée de PolairePhotographic postcard signed by Polaire

    S. n.|s. l. 1919|9.50 x 13.50 cm|une feuille verso
    Photographic postcard signed by Polaire
    S.n., s.l1919, 9.5 x 13.5 cm, one verso sheet
    Photographic postcard depicting the singer and actress Polaire, facing her two dogs in her arms, taken in the A.Bert studio.
    A beautiful copy.
    Handwritten signature dated 1919 by Polaire above and to the right of her portrait.
    Handwritten presentation from Polaire on the back of the postcard to Mr Humbert Clerle.
    €350
  53. Theâtre divers. Les amans inquiets, parodie de Thetis et Pelée. Les bergers de qualité, parodie de Daphnis et Chloé. Tircis et Doristée, parodie d'Acis et Galatée. Les couronnes ou le berger timide, patorale, parodie de la fête de l'hymen, etc.
    Jean-Joseph VADÉ, Charles-Simon FAVART

    Theâtre divers. Les amans inquiets, parodie de Thetis et Pelée. Les bergers de qualité, parodie de Daphnis et Chloé. Tircis et Doristée, parodie d'Acis et Galatée. Les couronnes ou le berger timide, patorale, parodie de la fête de l'hymen, etc.

    1760|15.50 x 20 cm|2 volumes reliés
    Manuscript created around 1760 bringing together several theatrical pieces, mostly comic operas, but also vaudevilles and parodies, always accompanied by songs and music. The music and songs are found at the end of the volume, 104p. at the end of volume I, 41p. in volume II. Fine manuscript, with very legible and neat handwriting, the titles in bold. Most of the pieces are paginated separately.
    Contemporary full marbled brown calf binding. Spine with raised bands and decoration. Brown calf title label for volume I, red morocco title label for volume II, volume labels in black wax. The typography of the pieces being noticeably different, the fleuron on the spines as well, the two volumes...
    €1,000
  54. Programme du concert des Décadents du 27 avril au 3 mai 1894
    Jules LÉVY, Jules JOUY

    Programme du concert des Décadents du 27 avril au 3 mai 1894

    Paris 27 avril-3 mai 1894|26.50 x 17.60 cm|broché
    Jules LEVY & Jules JOUY
    & CARPENTIER
    Décadent's concert program from 27 April to 3 May 1894
    Paris 27 April-3 May 1894| 26.5 x 17.6 cm | one leaf
    Rare first edition of the Décadent's concert program held from 27 April to 3 May 1894 at 16 bis Rue Fontaine, in Paris.
    On the reverse there is an elegant and humorous blue lithographed poster promoting Carpentier's “lively shadows.”
    The leaflet has significant foxing, its lower left corner is cut, there are superficial sections of paper missing and the remains of some adhesive paper in the margin of the program.
    Successor of the Café des Incohérents created by Jules Lévy, writer, actor and ex-Hydropath...
    €600
  55. Paroles de "Ah! La pé... la pé... la pépinière !!!" (Concert de la Pépinière) illustrées par Félix Vallotton
    Albert PAJOL, Adolphe COUTURET

    Paroles de "Ah! La pé... la pé... la pépinière !!!" (Concert de la Pépinière) illustrées par Félix VallottonOperetta's lyrics

    Pajol & Cie|Paris 1900|15.20 x 22 cm|broché
    Albert PAJOL & Adolphe COUTURET
    & Charles JACOUTOT & Félix VALLOTTON
    Operetta's lyrics
    « Ah ! La pé... la pé... la pépinière !!! »
    Pajol & Cie | Paris 1900 | 15.2 x 22 cm | original wrappers
    Rare first edition of the operetta's lyrics “Ah! La pé... la pé... la pépinière !!!».
    Cover by Félix Vallotton.
    Very fresh condition.
    €800
  56. Dessin original signé au fusain et rehauts de gouache : danseuse de cabaret et petit clown
    Georges TOURNON

    Dessin original signé au fusain et rehauts de gouache : danseuse de cabaret et petit clown

    Paris 1932|15 x 9.50 cm|une feuille
    Original drawing of the painter and draftsman Georges Tournon, in charcoal enhanced with gouache, signed "G. Tournon Feast of the Throne Paris 1932".
    "Georges Tournon was to be a Parisian artist who had acquired a certain dexterity in the art of chewing the street people, he had a real predilection to identify and draw from the nature of characters misery among the two wars: tramps curled up by the cold and hunger, couples of old people sitting on a bench, stray wanderers ... he associated with those excluded "at the end of the roll", sellers of "almost nothing", which, against a few cents, yielded to the passers-by flowers, mimosa, feather duster ... or played the...
    €380
  57. Du temps que j'avais faim
    Serge LIFAR

    Du temps que j'avais faim

    Stock|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper, mention of ninth edition.
    A tear in the foot of the back slightly insolated.
    Iconography.
    Autograph dedication dated 1953 and signed by Serge Lifar to Mrs. Dominique Blanchard.
    €120
  58. Chansonnier historique du XVIIIème siècle
    Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux MAUREPAS, Pierre CLAIRAMBAULT

    Chansonnier historique du XVIIIème siècle

    A. Quantin|Paris 1879-1884|12.50 x 18.50 cm|10 volumes reliés en 5
    Edition with some parts in first edition as it contains numerous unpublished texts, one of 50 numbered copies on China paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies with 50 Whatman.
    Bindings in half caramel calf, spines with five raised bands set with gilt fillets and decorated with double gilt compartments ornamented with gilt dentelles, brown morocco title labels, navy blue morocco volume labels, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edges gilt, original wrappers preserved, some corners slightly bumped, contemporary bindings.
    Some minor rubbing traces on certain spines, small holes in the spine margins of the first (volumes 1 & 2) and third (volumes 5 &...
    €580
  59. Gustave Charpentier et le lyrisme français
    Marc DELMAS

    Gustave Charpentier et le lyrisme français

    Librairie Delagrave|Paris 1931|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First Edition printed on Alfa paper.
    Handwritten signature of Gustave Charpentier below his frontispiece photographic portrait.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Marc Delmas to the poet Rosati Jean Ott.
    Our copy is enriched, pasted on a guard, a business card of Gustave Charpentier on which he added these words: "Cordial tribute to the great organizer of the open air parties."
    €150
  60. La cité chimérique - In "En Puisaye N°9"
    Antonio SEGUI, Gilbert LASCAULT

    La cité chimérique - In "En Puisaye N°9"

    En Puisaye|Parly [Parly] 2001|34.50 x 25 cm|en feuilles sous chemise
    first edition.
    Nice copy.
    Illustrated book of 5 original lithographs by Antonio Segui.
    Signed autograph dedication of Gilbert Lascault Alice and Georges (Raillard): "... in the" chimerical city "with tango dancers and thugs voyeurs ..."
    €80
  61. Poèmes dus
    Claude SERNET

    Poèmes dus

    Seghers|Paris 1949|11 x 18 cm|agrafé
    First Edition printed 130 numbered copies on vellum Arches paper, ours unjustified.
    boards slightly and marginally insolated.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Claude Sernet to the composer Jean Wiener: "... in testimony of an admiration ly distant, now fraternal."
    €50
  62. Dialogue avec 33 variations de Ludwig van Beethoven sur une valse de Diabelli
    Michel BUTOR

    Dialogue avec 33 variations de Ludwig van Beethoven sur une valse de Diabelli

    Gallimard|Paris 1971|9.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies service.
    Nice copy.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph dated and signed by Michel Butor, orange felt, his friend Georges Raillard enriched with a small sun obtained with a perforation around which Michel Butor has drawn orange rays.
    €100
  64. Enseignement universel. Musique
    Joseph JACOTOT

    Enseignement universel. Musique

    Au bureau du journal l'Emancipation intelectuelle|Louvain [Louvain] 1829|12.50 x 20 cm|relié
    Second edition.
    Half brown sheep binding with small vellum-style corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt friezes and fleurons, black sheep title-label and author's name, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
    Some foxing affecting mainly the first and last leaves.
    Rare.









    €100
  65. Essais en vers et en prose
    Claude-Joseph ROUGET DE LISLE

    Essais en vers et en prose

    De l'Imprimerie de P. Didot l'aîné|Paris An V de la République, 1796|11 x 18.50 cm|broché
    One of the very rare copies enriched with an autograph - there are fewer than a dozen - of this first edition, featuring the Marseillaise.
    First edition illustrated with an engraving inset engraved by Charles-Etienne Gaucher after Jean-Jacques Le Barbier and 4 pages of score engraved at the end of the volume. The Marseillaise appears in its real first edition, having been the subject of a pre-publication in the Almanac of the Muses in 1793 and in the form of loose leaflets.
    Binding semi-sheepskin contemporary, smooth back adorned with boxes, jewels and gilded lace, title label red morocco, black cardboard boards. Several...
    €8,000
  66. Manuscrit expliquant sa pièce de théâtre "A-6-Roc" créée à Lausanne
    Maurice BÉJART

    Manuscrit expliquant sa pièce de théâtre "A-6-Roc" créée à Lausanne Manuscript explaining his play A-6-ROC first performed in Lausanne

    s. d. [ca 1991]|21 x 29.70 cm|10 feuillets

    Handwritten manuscript signed by the choreographer Maurice Béjart. 

    10 leaves written in blue pen. Handwritten pagination.
    Maurice Béjart's handwritten proofs for his book Béjart-theâtre: A-6-Roc (éditions Plume, 1992), about his play A-6-Roc, first performed in the same year at the Vidy theatre in Lausanne.
    After the foundation of “Béjart Ballet Lausanne” and his definitive departure from Belgium in 1987, Béjart continues to stage operas, produce films and publish several books (novel, memories, personal diary...). In addition, he wrote and directed his third play A-6-Roc performed in Lausanne in 1992, which he published...

    €2,300
  67. “Let us never forget the glory of human nature. We are the greatest Gods, Christs and Buddhas are but waves on the boundless ocean that I am”
    Manuscrit autographe à propos de la mémoire et de sa pièce "A-6-Roc"
    Maurice BÉJART

    Manuscrit autographe à propos de la mémoire et de sa pièce "A-6-Roc"Handwritten manuscript regarding the memory and his play A-6 ROC

    s. d. [ca 1991]|21 x 29.70 cm|9 feuillets

    Handwritten manuscript signed by the choreographer Maurice Béjart, sent to his publisher with a handwritten letter on two leaves.

    9 leaves, 145 lines written in blue pen. Hand-pagination of the manuscript (1-7) and the letter to his publisher (a-b).
    Maurice Béjart's handwritten reflections, entitled “Mémoire” “Memoirs,” make up the last chapter of his work Béjart-theâtre: A-6-ROC (Editions Plume, 1992), regarding his eponymous play that was created the same year in Lausanne.
    After the foundation of “Béjart Ballet Lausanne” and his definitive departure from Belgium in 1987, Béjart continues to stage operas, produce...

    €2,300
  68. Lettre dactylographiée et signée à Maurice Béjart
    André MALRAUX (to Maurice BÉJART)

    Lettre dactylographiée et signée à Maurice Béjart Letter typed and signed from Andre Malraux to Maurice Bejart. One leaf headed by the Ministre d'Etat charge des Affaires Culturelles (Ministry of Culture), bearing a stamp from 29 January 1969.

    29 janvier 1969|21 x 27 cm|une feuille filigranée Guerimand Voiron

    Letter typed and signed from André Malraux to Maurice Béjart. One leaf headed by the Ministre d'Etat chargé des Affaires Culturelles (Ministry of Culture), bearing a stamp from 29 January 1969.
    André Malraux hopes to place choreographer Maurice Béjart in charge of the Ballet de l'Opéra in Paris.

    €1,500
  69. Lettre autographe signée au chorégraphe Maurice Béjart
    Pierre KLOSSOWSKI (to Maurice BÉJART)

    Lettre autographe signée au chorégraphe Maurice Béjart Handwritten letter signed by the writer Pierre Klossowski addressed to Maurice Bejart, dated 4 March 1991.

    Paris 4 mars 1991|21 x 29.70 cm|une feuille
    Handwritten letter signed by the writer Pierre Klossowski addressed to Maurice Béjart, dated 4 March 1991.
    29 lines written in black ink on one leaf.
    Just like a poem, this beautiful and passionate letter was written in a long column of text. Klossowski congratulates the choreographer on his autobiography Mort subite published the same year and is amazed that Béjart's literary tastes are so similar to his own.
    In the letter, Pierre Klossowski highlights the affinities that link him to Béjart. He devotes a long passage to Mort subite, Béjart's last book about his famous father, the philosopher Gaston Berger: "La...
    €1,000
  70. « J'ai souvent pensé en les écoutant à des équivalences colorées possibles »
    Fernand LÉGER

    « J'ai souvent pensé en les écoutant à des équivalences colorées possibles »Letter about jazz and painting: “When listening to them I have often thought of the possible colour equivalents”

    s. d. [ca 1948]|14.60 x 19 cm|2 pages sur un feuillet sous chemise

    Magnificent and unpublished handwritten letter signed by Fernand Léger about American jazz and colours, addressed to Gaston Criel, author of a pioneering essay on “Swing.”
    The painter looks back on his exile in the United States from 1940 to 1945, talks about Louis Armstrong and of his captivating discovery of experimental jazz in New York, in the company of the Afro-American painters of the Harlem Renaissance.

    29 lines in black ink, written on one leaf.

    The hand-written letter is presented under a half forest green morocco chemise, green paper boards with a stylised motif, endpapers lined with green lamb, slip case lined with...

    €3,500
  71. Louis Armstrong
    Hugues PANASSIÉ

    Louis Armstrong

    Editions du Belvédère|Paris 1947|15.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition for wich no grand papier (deluxe) copies were printed.
    Light dampstains on the last pages, not affecting the text.
    Iconography.
    Signed autograph inscription from Hugues Panassié to Jean Saint-Martin with an extremely rare signature of Louis Armstrong.
    €2,000
  72. Charles Trenet
    Marc ANDRY

    Charles Trenet

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1953|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Iconography.
    €100
  74. Photographie dédicacée de John Mills
    John MILLS

    Photographie dédicacée de John Mills

    S. n.|s. l. 1930|8 x 13.50 cm|une feuille
    Photograph of Maurice Chevalier standing with his hands in the pockets of his jacket.
    Autograph tribute signed by Maurice Chevalier.
    €80
  75. La musique
    Théophile GAUTIER

    La musique[Music]

    Charpentier|Paris 1911|15.50 x 19 cm|Relié
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Half morocco, covers and spine preserved, binding signed by P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
    Shades on the first and last leaves.
    A nice copy with edges preserved.
    €1,500
  76. Relevés d'apprenti
    Pierre BOULEZ

    Relevés d'apprenti

    Seuil|Paris 1966|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of these texts presented by Paule Thévenin, one of 15 numbered copies on vélin neige, this copy one of 5 hors commerce, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Copy slightly warped.
    Handwritten signature of Pierre Boulez under the justification.
    €1,200
  77. Marie, fantaisie pour orgue-harmonium
    Louis-Joseph-Ferdinand HEROLD, Alfred LEBEAU

    Marie, fantaisie pour orgue-harmonium

    E.Gerard et Cie|Paris s. d.|27 x 34.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition entirely engraved of the organ-harmonium arrangement of themes from Hérold's opera Marie.
    Some occasional light foxing.
    €300
  78. Sonate pour le piano forte, dédiée à Monsieur L. Adam
    Louis-Joseph-Ferdinand HEROLD

    Sonate pour le piano forte, dédiée à Monsieur L. Adam

    Chez Boieldieu|Paris s. d.|27 x 35.50 cm|cousu
    First edition entirely engraved on laid paper and sewn. This score comes from Hérold's personal library.
    Boards lightly soiled, small worm track from pages 5 to 20 not affecting the music.
    €300
  79. Partie de violon 1 de l'Illusion, drame lyrique en un acte dédié à Madame Pradher
    Louis-Joseph-Ferdinand HEROLD

    Partie de violon 1 de l'Illusion, drame lyrique en un acte dédié à Madame Pradher

    Chez Mlles Erard|Paris s. d. [circa 1829]|27 x 34.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition entirely engraved on laid paper containing the separate first violin part, old stitching traces, manuscript note in ink indicating "premier violon" on the first cover. This score comes from Hérold's personal library.
    Some light foxing.
    €300
  81. Airs de ballets composés pour le piano
    Louis-Joseph-Ferdinand HEROLD

    Airs de ballets composés pour le piano

    Chez J. Meissonnier|Paris s. d.|27 x 35 cm|en feuilles
    First edition entirely engraved on laid paper. This score comes from Hérold's personal library.
    Dampstains on all pages not affecting the music, foxing.
    €80
  82. Loin de Rueil
    Raymond QUENEAU, Roger PILLAUDIN

    Loin de Rueil

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the adaptation in musical by Roger Pillaudin of the text of Raymond Queneau, one of the review copies service.
    Maurice Jarre Music.
    Autograph signed by Roger Pillaudin Roland Dorgelès.
    €60
  83. Cris de guerre, devises, chants nationaux, chants du soldat et musiques militaires
    Albert de ROCHAS D'AIGLUN

    Cris de guerre, devises, chants nationaux, chants du soldat et musiques militaires

    Edmond Dubois|Paris 1890|14.50 x 23 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in half sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillets at tail, black shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, orange paper endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Occasional foxing, gift inscription in ink by a previous owner on an endpaper.
    Work illustrated with initials and figures in and outside the text.




    €120
  84. Chansons
    Pierre-Jean de BÉRANGER

    Chansons

    Perrotin • Guillaumin|Paris 1830|7.50 x 11.50 cm|relié
    New edition illustrated with a vignette on the title page.
    Full glazed navy blue calf binding, smooth spine richly decorated with gilt fillets, fleurons and friezes, covers framed with gilt dentelle with cold-stamped mandorla at center, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt pointillé on leading edges, yellow speckled edges, corners slightly bumped, contemporary Romantic binding.
    Some foxing, certain leaves with light dampstains at head and foot.
    Handsome copy in contemporary Romantic binding.
    €100
  85. Voyage musical en Allemagne et en Italie - Etudes sur Beethoven, Glück & Weber
    Hector BERLIOZ

    Voyage musical en Allemagne et en Italie - Etudes sur Beethoven, Glück & Weber[Musical Journey in Germany and Italy – Studies on Beethoven, Gluck & Weber]

    Jules Labitte|Paris 1844|14.50 x 22.50 cm|2 volumes brochés sous chemises et étuis

    Rare first edition of Hector Berlioz's first book.
    Some restorations to the top spine-end, volume label on the spine of the second volume not fully visible, boards strengthened or lined (first board of the first volume), some stains on the first boards of both volumes.
    Fine condition inside almost without any foxing.
    Our copy is housed in green half shagreen chemises and slipcases, marbled paper boards, slipcases lined with the same shagreen, gilt titles and dates on the spine.
    Rare.

    €2,500
  86. Chansons du peuple
    Jean-Baptiste CLEMENT

    Chansons du peuple

    Le temps des cerises|Pantin 2003|14 x 12.50 cm|broché
    First edition of Roger Bordier's presentation.
    Nice copy decorated with illustrations.
    Autograph signed by Roger Bordier to Charles Dobzynski.
    €20
  87. Mémoires en chansons
    Pierre MAC ORLAN

    Mémoires en chansons

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Nice copy.
    Signed autograph of Pierre Mac Orlan: "To Madame Janvier, this little collection of songs, my songs, when once, I sang wrong but true ..."
    €80
  88. Mozart, Hölderlin suivi de Don Juan ou le mythe du théâtre
    OLIVIER O. OLIVIER, Michel TAMISIER

    Mozart, Hölderlin suivi de Don Juan ou le mythe du théâtre

    La délirante|Paris 1975|15.50 x 24 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of the few artist copies on Ingres d'Arches paper, only leading copies with 75 numbered copies on Ingres d'Arches paper.
    Back very slightly insolated without gravity.
    Illustrated book of two original lithographs by Olivier O. Olivier.
    Our copy, like the first 15 copies on Ingres d'Arches paper, includes a suite of two lithographs, unnumbered but justified by Olivier O. Olivier and signed.
    Signed autograph of Olivier O. Olivier in Nanie and Jörg (Ortner).
    €450
  89. Pour faire suite à La Bohême et mon coeur
    Francis CARCO

    Pour faire suite à La Bohême et mon coeur[Following on from La Bohême et mon cœur]

    S. n.|Paris 1933|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Japan Imperial paper, deluxe issue after 12 copies on Japan nacré.
    Autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco enhanced with a self-portrait with smoking cigarette accompanied by this manuscript note "soi-même photo. F.C." ["self photo. F.C."]
    Handsome copy despite a small marginal tear on the back cover.
    €350
  90. Aristide Bruant - Le Café Concert
    Henri de TOULOUSE-LAUTREC (Aristide BRUANT)

    Aristide Bruant - Le Café Concert Aristide Bruant - Original print from

    L'Estampe originale|Paris 1893|31.50 x 43 cm|en feuilles
    Henri de TOULOUSE-LAUTREC
    Aristide Bruant – Original print from
    Le Café-Concert
    L'Estampe originale | Paris 1893 | 31.5 x 43 cm | one leaf
    Original print by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec from the Le Café-Concert series, published by Publications de l'Estampe Originale. Very rare and beautiful lithograph forming part of 500 original proofs printed on vellum by Edouard Ancourt's printing house.
    A few angular lacks.
    Portrait by Toulouse-Lautrec of Aristide Bruant, a huge figure in the Belle Epoque music-hall and close friend of the artist, to whom he ordered cabaret posters that remain well-known. Singer, actor, and performer, he acquired his fame at...
    €2,300
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