Gene KELLY
Photographie originale signée
s. n.|s. l. s.d. (ca 1955)|18 x 24 cm|broché
Original black and white photograph depicting Gene Kelly wearing a boater hat.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Gene Kelly in the left margin of the photograph: "To Claude good luck & best wishes".
Provenance: from the collection of the great autograph collector Claude Armand.
€600
Jeanne Florentine Bourgeois, dite MISTINGUETT
Portrait photographique dédicacé de Mistinguett à sa mère
Studio Macari|Rome s.d. (circa 1905)|9.50 x 14.50 cm|une photographie sur carton
Fine photographic portrait of Mistinguett, from the Macari photographic studio (Rome and Naples), with their stamp on the verso.
Moving autograph inscription signed by Mistinguett, the queen of Music-Hall, in the upper left portion of the photograph: "A ma maman Jeannette que j'adore. Miss." (To my dear mama Jeannette whom I adore. Miss.)
Provenance: from the collection of the great autograph collector Claude Armand.

€800
Jacques BREL
Carte postale photographique signée au verso
Studio Barclay|Paris s.d. (ca 1964)|10.50 x 15 cm|une feuille
Photographic postcard of Jacques Brel, from the Barclay studio with his discography on the verso.
A very small paper loss to the lower left margin of the postcard.
Rare autograph signature of Jacques Brel on the verso of the photograph in black ballpoint pen.
Provenance: from the collection of the great autograph collector Claude Armand.

€750
Herbert von KARAJAN
Carte postale photographique signée
s. n.|s. l. 1970|10.50 x 14.50 cm|broché
Photographic postcard depicting Herbert von Karajan, in the nineteen-forties, his conductor's baton in his right hand.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Herbert von Karajan in the lower margin of the photograph.
Provenance: from the collection of the great autograph collector Claude Armand.
€450
Desmond MORRIS, Michel REMY
L'univers surréaliste de Desmond Morris ou l'inorigine des espèces
Souffles|Paris 1991|26 x 30 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First French edition richly illustrated with reproductions of works by Desmond Morris.
Publisher's full black cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with illustrated dust jacket.
Handsome copy.
Preface by José Pierre.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Desmond Morris to Pierre Bourgeois with an additional autograph inscription by Michel Rémy.

€350
Peter KLASEN
Catalogue des oeuvres de Peter Klasen exposées au Studio Santandrea de Milan
Studio Santandrea|Milano 1976|16 x 24 cm|agrafé
First edition of the catalogue of Peter Klasen's works exhibited at Studio Santandrea in Milan in 1976.
Handsome copy illustrated with reproductions of Peter Klasen's works.
Text by Franck Venaille.
Autograph inscription signed by Peter Klasen to art historian Bernard Teyssèdre.

€120
Edouard PIGNON, Jean-Louis FERRIER
PigFALSE
Les presses de la connaissance|Paris 1976|23 x 29.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition abundantly illustrated with reproductions of works by Jesus Rafael Soto.
Publisher's full black cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket which has minor marginal tears.
Handsome copy.
Text by Jean-Louis Ferrier.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Louis Ferrier to art historian Bernard Teyssèdre with the added manuscript signature of Edouard Pignon.

€120
Peter KLASEN
Espaces clos
Galerie Adrien Maeght|Paris 1980|22.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition of the catalogue of works presented at Galerie Adrien Maeght in March 1980.
Handsome copy illustrated with reproductions of works by Peter Klasen.
Text by Franck Venaille.
Autograph inscription signed in pencil by Peter Klasen to France Huser.

€120
Gilles PLAZY
Luc Peire, la peinture et la géométrie
Editions de la Différence|Paris 1978|14.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with reproductions of works by Luc Peire.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Gilles Plazy to France Huser.

€150
Jesus Rafael SOTO, Marcel JORAY
[ART CINETIQUE] Soto[[KINETIC ART] Soto]
Editions du Griffon|Neuchâtel 1984|27.50 x 27.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First bilingual French-German edition abundantly illustrated with reproductions of works by Jesus Rafael Soto.
Publisher's full grey cloth decorated with kinetic motifs, smooth spine, with the illustrated dust jacket.
Handsome copy.
Text by Marcel Joray: Soto et l'art cinétique.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Jesus Rafael Soto to France Huser.

€800
Roger Van GINDERTAEL
Pierre Lesieur
Editions de la galerie Coard|Paris 1964|21 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Arches vellum, deluxe copies after 25 other Arches.
Work illustrated with reproductions of works in black and also in color by Pierre Lesieur.
We include an invitation card to the opening of the exhibition of Pierre Lesieur's works at Galerie Coard on Wednesday April 27, 1977. A vertical fold on the card which also has a small tear without loss. The 27 of the date is circled in blue ballpoint pen.
Handsome copy complete, as stipulated in the justification page, with the two original engravings by Pierre Lesieur which he signed.
€450
Paul ELUARD, GALA
Coupure de journal avec mention autographe de Paul Eluard
s. n.|s. l. s.d.|18 x 9 cm|une coupure de journal
Newspaper Clipping Annotated by Paul Éluard

Newspaper clipping featuring a black-and-white photo of a zebra, with Paul Eluard's autograph note: "Almost as well drawn as Gala" (Presqu'aussi bien dessinée que Gala).

Eluard's visual and unusual dedication to Gala, his first wife whom he nicknamed "the zebra"... Gala was the utlimate muse and icon of the Surrealists, first as Eluard's wife and mistress of Max Ernst, then through her marriage with Salvador Dalí.

€1,500
Maurice CHEVALIER
Lettre autographe datée et signée adressée à Alice Rim depuis le Waldorf Astoria de New York
S. n.|New York 15 Novembre 1955|18.50 x 26.50 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter dated and signed by Maurice Chevalier addressed to Alice Rim from the prestigious Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York, 15 lines in blue ink.
Fold marks inherent to the original mailing.
"15 - 11 - 55,
Chère Amie,
j'espère que votre travail vous donne les joies qu'une aussi sincère créatrice mérite. On ne s'écrit pas beaucoup parce que on est trop dans ce qu'on fait mais on sait bien qu'on se souhaite mutuellement le meilleur. Ami Maurice. ici jusqu'au 15 décembre" (Dear Friend, I hope your work brings you the joy that such a sincere creator deserves. We don't write much because we are too absorbed in what we do, but we know we wish
€150
MAI-THU
Carton d'invitation pour le vernissage de l'exposition des oeuvres récentes de Maï-Thu à la galerie du Péristyle
Galerie du Péristyle|Paris 1960|13.50 x 16 cm|une carte dépliante
Invitation card for the opening of the exhibition of recent works on silk by the painter of Vietnamese origin Maï-Thu at the Péristyle gallery, 45 rue de la Boëtie (March 15-April 16, 1960).
Corners very lightly rubbed.
€300
[André BRETON]
Carton d'invitation au nom d'André Breton pour le vernissage de l'exposition "Le surréalisme - Sources - Histoire - Affinités"
Galerie Charpentier|Paris 15 Avril 1964|14 x 10.50 cm|une feuille
Personal invitation card for the opening of the exhibition organized by Raymond Nacenta and entitled "Surrealism - Sources - History - Affinities" at the Charpentier gallery, 76, faubourg Saint-Honoré, on April 15, 1964
Our card, B 242, is made out to André Breton.
A handsome copy.
€300
MAI-THU
Original portrait of the painter Mai Trung Thu, known as Mai-Thu
1957|8.70 x 11.50 cm|une photographie
Original portrait of the painter Mai Trung Thu, known as Mai-Thu, inscribed on verso with his emblematic monogram in colored pen: "à l'abbé Guéniart en souvenir du séjour au S.U.J.A / Maï Thu / 14.6.57".

In this handsome portrait, Mai-Thu is surrounded by his paintings on silk - no fewer than seven, including a children scene closely related to his 1965 masterpiece (Aguttes sale, September 26, 2023). The great themes that made the Hanoi School painter famous are to be found here: ideal women, children's games, tea ceremonies... Each canvas is carefully framed, often in Mai-Thu's own tireless perfectionist hands.

The painter underwent several cures in
€1,800
Marcel LAPIERRE
Anthologie du cinéma
La nouvelle édition|Paris 2014|14 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A small stain on the back board, complete with its mimeographed publisher's slip.
"... en souvenir de notre jeunesse..." (in memory of our youth...) autograph inscription signed by Marcel Lapierre to Emile Cerquant
€150
An exceedingly rare Saint-Saëns unpublished score
An exceedingly rare Saint-Saëns unpublished score
Camille SAINT-SAENS
Signed Autograph Manuscript of an Unpublished Persian Melody
novembre 1870|33.20 x 24.50 cm|un bifeuillet
Unpublished and signed autograph score by Camille Saint-Saëns. Two pages of handwritten music for solo voice and piano, on an oblong bifolium with twenty staves. Autograph inscription on the first page signed by Saint-Saëns, with his signature and date ("Nov. 1870") appearing again on the second page.
Trace of vertical fold, with a tiny tear along the fold, a small marginal tear on 1 cm of the first page, without damage to the manuscript.

An exceptional unpublished autograph manuscript of a Persian melody for voice and piano, composed by Camille Saint-Saëns during the Siege of Paris in November 1870, enriched with a autograph inscription: 'A
€15,000
René BURRI
77 strange sensations
Dino Simonett|Zürich 1998|23 x 30 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition illustrated with photographs by René Burri.
Publisher's boards, yellow cloth spine, covers illustrated with photographs.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by René Burri in black ink and multicolored pencils.
€500
Serge LIFAR
La Danse - Les grands Courants de la Danse académique
Denoël|Paris 1938|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine sunned and with some worming.
Work illustrated with 36 photographs in and outside the text.
Autograph inscription signed by Serge Lifar to Guy Haumet.

€120
Salvador DALI, Alain BOSQUET
Entretiens avec Salvador Dali
Pierre Belfond|Paris 1971|11 x 18 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated manuscript signature by Salvador Dali on the half-title page.
€800
Jean-Marie LERAT, MISS-TIC
Je ne fais que passer
Editions Florent Massot|Paris 1998|21.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with photographs of Miss-Tic's frescoes by Jean-Marie Lerat.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Miss-Tic to a couple of friends with an additional autograph inscription signed by Jean-Marie Lerat on the facing page: "... ces murs-murs capitale..."

€350
Wou-Ki ZAO
Couleurs et mots
Le cherche midi|Paris 1998|23 x 28 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition illustrated with reproductions of works by Zao Wou-Ki.
Publisher's full blue cloth binding, smooth spine, fine copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
Autograph inscription signed by Zao Wou-Ki to Pierre Bourgeois.

€700
CORNEILLE
Corneille aujourd'hui
Galleri Kända Mälare|Jönköping 1978|25 x 30.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition illustrated with reproductions of works by Corneille.
Publisher's binding in full black cloth, smooth spine, illustrated boards.
Text by André Laude in French with Swedish translation en regard.
Autograph inscription signed by Corneille to a couple of friends: "... par delà la furie des temps..." enriched with an original drawing in colors representing a woman's face facing a bird.

€600
Nelly KAPLAN
Manifeste d'un art nouveau : La polyvision
Caractères|Paris 1955|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition printed in 750 copies.
Foreword by Philippe Soupault.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Nelly Kaplan to Henri Guillaumet: "... ami de l'oeuvre d'Abel Gance, en cordial hommage" (friend of Abel Gance's work, in cordial tribute)
Nelly Kaplan was for several years Abel Gance's assistant who entrusted her with writing this explanatory booklet about his invention: Polyvision.
€300
Adolphe BASLER
Suzanne Valadon
Georges Crès & Cie|Paris 1929|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with 32 heliogravure reproductions
Printed stamps of the Dufraine Foundation of the Institut de France on verso of front cover, on half-title page (below the autograph inscription) and at head of page 75.
Autograph inscription signed by Adolphe Basler to historian and patron Charles Kunstler.
€150
An Impressionnist Token of Friendship
An Impressionnist Token of Friendship
Camille PISSARRO (Maximilien LUCE)
La Sarcleuse[The Weeder] Original print inscribed by the artist to Maximilien Luce
s. d. [1887]|20.50 x 30.50 cm|une feuille
Original etching signed and inscribed by Pissarro to Maximilien Luce
[1887] ? leaf: 20,5 x 30,5 cm; plate: 11 x 16,1 cm ? one leaf

Rare original etching by Camille Pissarro, titled "La Sarcleuse", one of 12 prints in 2nd state, after the artist's first state print and three or four proofs in 2nd state.
Like several other copies, it is marked in pencil "2e État imprimé par F. Jacques". Uniformly browned, scattered foxing, outer margins sunned with small marginal tears.
Exceptionally inscribed by the artist to his great friend, the painter Maximilien Luce: "Pour l'ami M. Luce".
Another print provides context for this beautiful portrait, which is said to have
€10,000
Salvador DALÍ, Robert DESCHARNES
Salvador Dalí
Nouvelles Editions Françaises|Paris 1973|24.50 x 32.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
Illustrated edition with 48 color plates reproducing works by Salvador Dalí.
Leaves slightly warped at upper margin.
Publisher's binding in full olive green skyvertex, smooth spine, minor rubbing traces to joints.
Rich iconography.
Large and beautiful signature with a shooting star drawing in blue felt-tip pen by Salvador Dalí covering the half-title page and the facing page.
€2,800
Luc DARDENNE
Au dos de nos images III - 2014-2022 suivi des scénarios de Le silence de Lorna, La fille inconnue, Le jeune Ahmed, Tori et Lokita par Jean-Pierre et Luc Dardenne
Seuil|Paris 2023|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
Autograph inscription signed by Luc Dardenne to journalist Barbara Théate.
€150
Edouard Garcia BENITO
A propos de peinture
Publications techniques et artistiques|Paris 1945|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine warped, boards soiled, a blue ink stain on the fore edge.
Rare dated and signed autograph inscription from Edouard Garcia Benito to the Uruguayan painter Pablo Mané and his wife.
€350
Jacques-Émile BLANCHE
La Troisième république, 1870 à nos jours - Les arts plastiques
Les Editions de France|Paris 1931|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered suralfa copies, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Preface by Maurice Denis.
Manuscript signature of Jacques-Emile Blanche below the justification page.
€250
Luc DARDENNE
Au dos de nos images III - 2014-2022 suivi des scénarios de Le silence de Lorna, La fille inconnue, Le jeune Ahmed, Tori et Lokita par Jean-Pierre et Luc Dardenne
Seuil|Paris 2023|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
Autograph inscription signed by Luc Dardenne to journalist and cultural editor of L'Humanité Marie-Josée Sirach.
€150
Jacques BLOCKX fils
Compendium à l'usage des artistes peintres et des amateurs de tableaux
Ludovic Baschet|Paris s. d. [ca 1892]|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
Second edition.
Spine split with small lack at foot, boards marginally and lightly soiled, pleasant interior condition.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Blockx fils to the critic and military historian (Edouard) de La Barre Duparcq.
€300
"Bon gré mal gré, comme tous les rêves, on est retenu à l'intérieur de ce b... mental où interfèrent les symbolismes chrétien, alchimique, sexuel, sinon d'autres encore et dont les desservants ne le cèdent pas en impassibilité aux protagonistes d'Histoire d'O [...] En dépit de la météorologie, toujours un peu "à la traîne", le printemps de 1955 s'annonce magnifique à Paris"
"Bon gré mal gré, comme tous les rêves, on est retenu à l'intérieur de ce b... mental où interfèrent les symbolismes chrétien, alchimique, sexuel, sinon d'autres encore et dont les desservants ne le cèdent pas en impassibilité aux protagonistes d'Histoire d'O [...] En dépit de la météorologie, toujours un peu "à la traîne", le printemps de 1955 s'annonce magnifique à Paris"
André BRETON (Max Walter SVANBERG)
Manuscrit autographe signé "Printemps secret" sur la poésie et la peinture
s. l. • [Paris] 1955|21 x 27 cm|2 pages sur 2 feuillets
Autograph manuscript signed by André Breton, written in black ink on two sheets of green paper.
Horizontal fold to each sheet, pagination in red pencil on the 2nd sheet. Published in the journal Art, 1955.
€3,500
Marcel MARCEAU
Pimporello
Belfond|Paris 1987|17.50 x 27 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with drawings by Marcel Marceau.
Spine slightly creased as usual, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Marcel Marceau to Michel Caffier enriched with a small drawing representing a vase in which a flower is perched.
€150
"Bref, je suis terrifié, ne sachant pas que faire pour survivre" ["In short, I am terrified, not knowing what to do to survive"]
"Bref, je suis terrifié, ne sachant pas que faire pour survivre" ["In short, I am terrified, not knowing what to do to survive"]
Hans BELLMER
"Bref, je suis terrifié, ne sachant pas que faire pour survivre"Signed autograph letter addressed to his patron Claude Richard
Paris 31 décembre 1950|20.80 x 27 cm|deux pages sur deux feuillets, enveloppe jointe
Autograph letter by Hans Bellmer signed "H.B", addressed to Claude Richard, dated by the author December 31, 1950. Two pages in black ink on two sheets of fine pink paper, with autograph envelope enclosed.
Discrete fold marks inherent to the sending of the letter.
Exceptional lament of a cursed artist, sacrificing his life to his art. Endangering his health, Bellmer carefully supervises the printing of the first retrospective catalogue of his works (Vingt-cinq reproductions) of which he had received the first copies "le soir de la Noël" ["on Christmas evening"]. He addresses his Bordeaux collector-patron, Claude Richard, from his m
€2,000
Salvador DALI, Max GÉRARD
Dali de Draeger
Le Soleil Noir|Paris 1968|29 x 31 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
- Dali's famous snail drawing -
First edition.
Publisher's binding, smooth spine, with its illustrated dust jacket.
Numerous illustrations.
Outstanding signed and inscribed copy across the title page and facing endpaper, by Salvador Dali to Ms Elisa Hanioti, painter herself and close friend of Gen Paul.
Dali's intial D takes the form of his famous "snail drawing".
Former British officer Captain Moore, alleged secret agent during WW2 and Dali's secretary from 1956 to 1974, added the words "Paris, 1969" and signed at the bottom of the title page.
€4,000
DE MAX [Edouard Alexandre MAX]
Envoi autographe signé d'Edouard de Max sur une carte postale photographique le représentant dans le rôle du Roi de Rome
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1910]|9 x 14 cm|une feuille verso
Photographic postcard depicting the great stage and screen actor Edouard de Max costumed as the King of Rome, slightly facing forward with a pensive expression, taken in the photographic studio of Boissonnas.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Edouard de Max to H. Clerlé framing his portrait.

€150
Oskar WERNER
Carte postale photographique signée d'Oskar Werner le représentant en chef d'orchestre
S. n.|Hambourg [Hamburg] s. d. [circa 1960]|9.50 x 14.50 cm|une feuille
Photographic postcard depicting the Austrian actor Oskar Werner costumed as an orchestra conductor, his baton raised in his right hand, taken in the photographic studio of Hanno Thurau.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Oskar Werner in green ink.

€100
Gustave EIFFEL, WALERY
Portrait photographique dédicacé de Gustave EiffelOriginal signed photograph of Gustave Eiffel
London 1889|28.70 x 38.40 cm|une photographie encollée sur carton
London 1889, Mount: 28,7x38,4cm - photograph : 18,3x27,4cm, a photograph mounted.

Rare original portrait of Gustave Eiffel, carbon print mounted with the stamp of the Walery studio on mount.
Signed and inscribed to lower right corner of mount: "Au Camarade Richard Souvenir du banquet du 22 Nbre [18]89 G. Eiffel" (To fellow comrade Richard Souvenir of the banquet from 22 November [18]89 G. Eiffel)
This striking portrait of the engeneering legend was shot in the year of the tower's inauguration. Built on the occasion of the Paris Universal Exhibition, it was the tallest man-made structure at the time, towering 300 meters over the Parisian landscap
€3,800
Betty GRABLE
Photographie dédicacée de Betty Grable, la première pin-up de l'histoire du music-hall
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1950]|12.50 x 18 cm|une feuille
Reproduction of a photographic portrait showing Betty Grable, standing, in pin-up attire, hands crossed behind her neck, her right leg folded over the left.
Autograph inscription signed by Betty Grable: "Hello, Eileen, greetings from Betty."
The first pin-up girl in history, Betty Grable was one of the great stars of musical comedies, especially those created by Fox, from before and after the war to the point of accompanying American G.I.s during the Second World War, her legs being insured by Lloyd's for one million dollars. The arrival, in the early 1950s, of Marilyn Monroe, Fox's new star, would eclipse the aura that Betty Grable had with the A
€120
Sonia RYKIEL
Et je la voudrais nue...
Grasset|Paris 1979|13.50 x 201 cm|broché
First edition, one of 29 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, ours one of 14 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
Very fine copy.

€280
Serge LIFAR
La Danse - Les grands Courants de la Danse académique
Denoël|Paris 1938|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Light worming to boards.
Work illustrated with 36 photographs in and hors-texte.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Serge Lifar: "Au grand Sacha Guitry en témoignage d'admiration et d'amitié profondes, hommage respectueux de Serge Lifar." ["To the great Sacha Guitry in testimony of deep admiration and friendship, respectful homage from Serge Lifar."]

€350
(Nicolas de STAËL) Denise COLOMB
Portrait photographique original de Nicolas de Staël contemplatif et signé par Denise Colomb
Paris 1990|18 x 26.50 cm|une feuille
Original portrait of Nicolas de Staël signed by Denise Colomb

Silver pint portrait of Nicolas de Staël by Denise Colomb. Later print made by the photographer in the 1990s from her 1954 negatives.
Signed by Denise Colomb in the lower right-hand corner. On the back: "N. D. S. 1954" with a signed inscription by Denise Colomb to photographer Serge Tamagnot: "Pour mon cher ami Serge/ Le roi des collages. Denise Colomb 7-5-2000 Bon anniversaire à Serge, je penserai à toi le 9 mai" (For my friend Serge/The king of collages. Denise Colomb 7-5-2000 Happy birthday Serge, I'll be thinking of you on May 9).
An exceptional
€1,800
Maurice CHEVALIER
Lettre autographe signée adressée à Alice Rim
S. n.|Marnes-la-Coquette 27 juin 1956|21 x 13.50 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter dated and signed by Maurice Chevalier from his property "La Louque" in Marnes-la-Coquette to Alice Rim, 7 lines in blue ink.
Fold marks inherent to postal handling.
The letter is addressed to Caro Canaille, pen name of Alice Rim, Carlo's wife:
"27 - 6- 56,
Chère Caro,
merci pour les "Truands" et bravo pour ce bouillonnement de joie que l'on sentait dans votre voix l'autre jour au téléphone. Maurice". ["27 - 6- 56, Dear Caro, thank you for the 'Truands' and bravo for that bubbling joy we could feel in your voice the other day on the phone. Maurice"]
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, author of "Ma belle Marseille
€120
Maurice CHEVALIER
"... Puis je vais chanter quatre semaines... en afrique du sud... pour goualer une dernière fois en angliche avant New York en septembre prochain."Signed autograph letter addressed to Alice Rim
S. n.|Marnes-la-Coquette 8 Mai 1955|21.50 x 27.50 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter signed and dated by Maurice Chevalier from his property "La Louque" in Marnes-la-Coquette to Alice Rim (34 lines in blue ink, envelope included) praising the sensitivity of his correspondent who compares herself to a cow. He also writes to her about savoring his freedom to be independent and manage his career alone.
Fold mark inherent to the mailing.
The letter is addressed to Caro Canaille, pen name of Alice Rim, Carlo's wife:
"5 - 5- 55,
Dear Caro,
thank you for your letter where sensitivity - warm sympathy - passes through the words like rays of life. I will be delighted to read your play which I am quite certain is not l
€350
“The dreadful misfortune” of Maximilien Luce
“The dreadful misfortune” of Maximilien Luce
Camille PISSARRO (à Maximilien LUCE)
Lettre autographe signée inédite adressée à Maximilien LuceUnpublished Autograph Letter Signed, Addressed to Maximilien Luce
Paris 3 septembre 1895|13.50 x 21 cm|1 page sur un double feuillet remplié
Autograph letter signed by Camille Pissarro, one page on a folded bifolium. A few tears along the horizontal and vertical fold lines, not affecting the text; small paper loss to the margin of the blank leaf.
Unpublished letter from Camille Pissarro, written in an especially graceful hand, addressed to his friend the painter Maximilien Luce.
€1,800
David LEVINTHAL
Blackface
Arena editions|Santa Fe 1999|28.50 x 31 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's full black cloth binding, smooth spine, handsome condition complete with illustrated dust jacket.
Rich iconography.
Text by Manthia Diawara.
Signed autograph inscription from David Rosenthal to a man named Jean.

€200
TREZ [Alain TREDEZ]
Le langage des feuilles
Pierre Horay|Paris 1958|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with humorous drawings by Trez, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Trez to the historian of Paris Gilbert Guilleminault.

€50
TREZ [Alain TREDEZ]
Un... deux... Trez... partez !
Vilo|Paris 1984|17.50 x 18.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition illustrated with humorous drawings by Trez.
Publisher's white paper boards, smooth spine, illustrated front cover.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Trez to Sophie d'Abreu enhanced with an original drawing depicting a cheerful figure sliding a ballot into a radio while saying "Je vote Radiobleue" ["I vote for Radio Blue"].

€80
TREZ [Alain TREDEZ]
Les idées trez noires
Le cherche midi|Paris 1986|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with humorous drawings by Trez.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Trez to Sophie d'Abreu with an original drawing of a hanged man with a red tongue sticking out, swinging from the Z of Trez.

€80
PIEM
100 dessins choisis
Le cherche midi|Paris 1984|15.50 x 24.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
Edition illustrated with drawings by Piem.
Publisher's full white cardboard binding, smooth spine, illustrated front cover.
Handsome copy despite two discolorations on the covers.
Autograph inscription signed by Piem to Sophie d'Abreu: "... cent dessins et un incertain regard..." ["... a hundred drawings and an uncertain gaze..."]

€60
François-Marie BANIER
Vivre
Pinacoteca do Estado • Museu de Arte Moderna|Sao Paulo [São Paulo] • & Rio de Janeiro 1999|22 x 33 cm|broché
First edition of this exhibition catalogue of the painted works and photographs of François-Marie Banier.
Handsome copy, rich iconography.
Dated autograph inscription signed by François-Marie Banier to Ulrike (Bergweiler) expanded with an original multicolored double-page composition.

€250
Georges MATHIEU
Désormais seul en face de dieu
L'âge d'homme|Lausanne 1998|15.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, with gift inscription in blue ink to upper right corner of front endpaper.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Mathieu to Pierre Troillard.
€250
William KLEIN
Hugo Erfurth Preis - Internationaler fotopreis der Stadt Leverkusen und der Agfa Gevaert-Ag Leverkusen[Hugo Erfurth Prize – International photography prize awarded by the City of Leverkusen and Agfa Gevaert-Ag Leverkusen]
Museum Morsbroich Leverkusen|Leverkusen 1993|21 x 27 cm|broché
First edition of the exhibition catalog for the retrospective of photographic works by William Klein, Jörg Krichbaum and Anton Corbijn at the Morsbroich Museum in Leverkusen.
Richly illustrated.
Complete with dust jacket which has a scratch to the lower left corner of the front panel.
Autograph inscription signed by William Klein to Thierry Marlat on the dust jacket, with William Klein having crossed out the surnames of the two other photographers participating in the exhibition.
€400
Charles GOUNOD, William SHAKESPEARE
Roméo et Juliette - Partition de l'opéra en 5 actes de J. Barbier et M. CarréRomeo et Juliette - Opera score in 5 acts by J. Barbier et M. Carre
Choudens|Paris S.d (1867)|19 x 28 cm|relié
Roméo et Juliette - Opera score in 5 acts by J. Barbier et M. Carré
Choudens, Paris n.d (1867), 19x28cm, bound.
First edition. Opera in five acts based on the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, music by Charles Gounod for voice and piano and libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré.
Contemporary red half shagreen (color restored), gilt spine, glazed calico boards double ruled in gilt, central gilt initials of Ernest Beulé on the first board, moiré silk endpapers with some spotting and staining to the margins, first original cover preserved, all edges gilt, strictly contemporary binding.
Rare inscription signed by Charles Gounod to ar
€3,500
Victor VASARELY
Plasticien
Robert Laffont|Paris 1979|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Cover illustrated in the style of Victor Vasarely.
Autograph inscription signed by Victor Vasarely to André Lafargue.
€250
Maurice CHEVALIER
Carte postale photographique dédicacée à Alice Rim représentant l'Empire State Building à New York
S. n.|New York 17 Octobre 1955|9.50 x 14 cm|une feuille
Photographic postcard inscribed by Maurice Chevalier to Alice Rim showing the imposing Empire State Building in New York.
The postcard is addressed, from New York, in telegraphic form, to Caro Canaille, pen name of Alice Rim, Carlo's wife:
"Première manche - la scène - gagnée - Il reste la TV - épreuve capitale - le 4 Déc. Mille pensées amicales. Maurice. Waldorf Astoria N.Y." ["First round - the stage - won - TV remains - crucial test - Dec 4th. A thousand friendly thoughts. Maurice. Waldorf Astoria N.Y."]
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, author of "Ma belle Marseille", a caricaturist, a filmmaker and was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pa
€150
Maurice CHEVALIER
Lettre autographe signée adressée à Alice Rim lui présentant ses voeux pour l'année 1955
S. n.|Marnes-la-Coquette 3 Janvier 1955|21 x 27 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Autograph letter dated and signed by Maurice Chevalier addressed from his property "La Louque" in Marnes-la-Coquette to Alice Rim (10 lines in blue ink, envelope included).
Crease mark inherent to folding for mailing, letter with letterhead featuring Maurice Chevalier's famous boater hat in upper left corner.
The letter is addressed to Caro Canaille, pen name of Alice Rim, Carlo's wife:
"3 - 1- 55,
Chère Caro,
merci de la pensée. J'arrive de Londres où j'ai fonctionné à la T.V. et me prépare à roucouler içi - la - et la bas (sic) Que 1955 vous apporte santé - travail - amour. Ami. Chevalier". ["Dear Caro, thank you for the thought.
€150
Maurice CHEVALIER
"Je ne compte pas ce que j'ai fait et continue de faire pour de vieux copains dans le malheur. Votre radin et ami Maurice"Humorous Signed Autograph Letter Addressed to Alice Rim
S. n.|Marnes-la-Coquette 12 Décembre 1954|21 x 13.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Autograph letter dated and signed by Maurice Chevalier addressed from his property "La Louque" in Marnes-la-Coquette to Alice Rim (20 lines in blue ink, envelope included).
Fold mark inherent to envelope insertion.
The letter is addressed to Caro Canaille, pen name of Alice Rim, Carlo's wife:
"12 - 12- 54,
Chère Caro,
Pour ne pas qu'il y ait d'obscurités dans ce que vous me proposez si affectueusement de faire savoir au public - vous pouvez absolument dire que "entre ce que j'ai gagné par mes concours aux galas que j'organisais - entre ce que j'ai obtenu d'amis généreux - entre ce que j'ai souvent versé de ma propre poche pour - la maison de
€250
Maurice CHEVALIER
Carte postale photographique dédicacée à Alice Rim représentant Mistinguett en 1903
La cité des livres|8 Juin 1963|10.50 x 14.50 cm|une feuille
Photographic postcard inscribed by Maurice Chevalier to Alice Rim, whose pen name was Caro Canaille, depicting Mistinguett in 1903.
"Chère Caro Canaille, comme vous êtes généreuse de vous donner le mal de me faire savoir une si touchante opinion de petite fille. Mais vous m'avez toujours montré votre amitié. Bonnes vacances. Maurice Chevalier. 8.6.63." ["Dear Caro Canaille, how generous you are to take the trouble to let me know such a touching opinion from a little girl. But you have always shown me your friendship. Happy holidays. Maurice Chevalier. 8.6.63."]
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, author of "Ma belle Marseille", a caricaturist, a filmmaker and was not
€300
Philippe TORRETON
Mémé
L'iconoclaste|Paris 2013|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Covers slightly and marginally sunned, otherwise handsome copy complete with its wraparound band and publisher's slip.
Autograph inscription dated by Philippe Torreton.
€50
Maurice CHEVALIER
Carte postale photographique dédicacée à Alice Rim représentant un policier de la garde royale montée canadienne
S. n.|Montréal [Montreal] 2 Avril 1956|9 x 14 cm|une feuille
Photographic postcard inscribed by Maurice Chevalier to Alice Rim depicting a Canadian Mounted Police guard.
The postcard is addressed, from Montreal, to Caro Canaille, pen name of Alice Rim, Carlo's wife.
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, author of "Ma belle Marseille", a caricaturist, a filmmaker and was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob and André Salmon whom he met in Sanary.
€100
Maurice CHEVALIER
Carte postale photographique dédicacée à Alice Rim représentant une femme du Swaziland peinte par Kent Cottrell
Johannesburg 15 Juin 1955|10.50 x 14.50 cm|une feuille
Photographic postcard inscribed by Maurice Chevalier to Alice Rim depicting a woman from Swaziland painted by Kent Cottrell.
The postcard is addressed, from Johannesburg, to Caro Canaille, pen name of Alice Rim, Carlo's wife.
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, author of "Ma belle Marseille", a caricaturist, a filmmaker and was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob and André Salmon whom he met in Sanary.
€100
Maurice CHEVALIER
Carte postale photographique dédicacée à Alice Rim représentant sa propriété "La Louque" à Marnes-la-Coquette
S. n.|Marnes-la-Coquette 10 Octobre 1954|10.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille
Photographic postcard inscribed by Maurice Chevalier to Alice Rim depicting his property "La Louque" at Marnes-la-Coquette:
"Chère Caro" ["Dear Caro"] (le pseudonyme de plume d'Alice Rim était Caro Canaille) ["the pen name of Alice Rim was Caro Canaille"] ,
vous savez que je suis surchargé de travail et qu'en plus je ne pas très bien le bonhomme des cocktails ou expositions ou autres signatures. Je n'y suis jamais à l'aise. Je suis très heureux de notre nouvelle sympathie et suis certain que la vie nous permettra de le confirmer." ["you know that I am overloaded with work and that furthermore I am not very good at being the fellow for cock
€100
Paul COLIN
Dessins, peintures de Paul Colin 13 Avril - 25 mai 1951
Maison de la Pensée Française|Paris 1951|16 x 22 cm|broché
First edition of this exhibition catalog presenting works by Paul Colin at the Maison de la pensée française from April 13 to May 25, 1951.
A small lack to head of spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Colin to Pierre Teulon.
€100
Jean-Pierre RIVES
Jean-Pierre Rives - Sculptures
Galerie Enrico Navarra|Paris 2001|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition of the catalogue of Jean-Pierre's sculptures presented at the Enrico Navarra gallery in Paris.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with reproductions of works by the emblematic and fiery captain of the French rugby team who became a sculptor.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Jean-Pierre Rives to a lady named Lorraine.
€180
Orane DEMAZIS
Carte postale photographique dédicacée par Orane Demazis
Studio Pathé Natan|Paris s. d. [1934]|9 x 14 cm|une feuille
Photographic postcard from Pathé Natan studio showing Orane Demazis slightly in profile, with a pensive expression.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Orane Demazis to Mademoiselle Coppio.
Handsome copy.
€80
René HUYGHE, Roger TAILLIBERT
Oeuvres récentes de Roger Taillibert
Metropolis|Paris 1977|23.50 x 19.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Publisher's black pasteboard binding, black cloth spine, yellow pasteboard slipcase with trace of label at foot of second board.
Work illustrated with reproductions of constructions by Roger Taillibert.
Text by René Huyghe: "L'architecture et la révolution des formes."
Autograph inscription signed by Roger Taillibert: "A Georges Patrix l'ami qui par son talent à toujours bati (sic) l'architecture de couleurs et de la joie." ["To Georges Patrix the friend who through his talent has always built the architecture of colors and joy."]

€100
Hugues PANASSIÉ
La musique de jazz et le swing
Corrêa|Paris 1943|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, with statement of fifth edition.
Spine sunned with two small lacks at head and foot.
Signed autograph inscription from Hugues Panassié to Carlo Rim.
Carlo Rim, author of "Ma belle Marseille", was a Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker and friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.

€60
Henri TEMIANKA
Facing the music - An irreverent close-up of the real concert world
David McKay Company|New York 1973|14.50 x 22 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
Second edition.
Publisher's orange paper boards, smooth spine, complete with dust jacket showing small marginal lacks.
Light spotting to edges, iconography.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Henri Temianka who inscribed his name on a musical staff: "For Artur and Nela Rubinstein with grateful memories of your warmhearded hospitality during the many hours i was privileged to make music with you. An unforgettable inspiration and meory. Nov. 8 1975."
€250
Roger STENGELE, Robert KAYAERT
Béjart et la danse - De la symphonie pour un homme seul à la IXe symphonie
J. Veerbeck|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1966|21 x 26 cm|broché
First edition for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Text by Roger Stengele.
Photographic illustrations by Robert Kayaert.
Light foxing on the interior flaps, small paper lack to back cover, press clippings included.
Signed autograph inscription from Maurice Béjart to Mr Pierre.
€150
Marc ANDRY, Charles TRENET
Charles Trenet
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1953|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine cracked with slight lacks of no consequence, photographic cover.
Work containing three unpublished poems and a preface by Charles Trenet.
Autograph inscriptions signed by Marc Andry and Roger Gaillard, who directed the "Masques et visages" collection at Calmann Lévy, to the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob: "... en confraternel hommage et en souhaitant que ce livre lui inspire un film..." ["...in fraternal homage and hoping that this book will inspire him to make a film..."]
€50
Pierre Henri CAMI
"Encore une fois merci pour vos invitations aux réceptions chaplinesques. Grâce à vous, Charlie avec qui j'étais un peu en froid, depuis notre désaccord sur "Verdoux", m'a accueilli à bras ouverts."Important autograph letter signed to Carlo Rim thanking him for allowing him to renew his friendship with Charlie Chaplin during his visit to France
s. l. 9 Novembre 1952|21 x 27 cm|une feuille
Very fine autograph letter signed by Cami addressed to his friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob (41 lines in black ink from his Parisian home) evoking the joy of his fraternal friendship recovered with Charlie Chaplin thanks to him.
Cami thanks Carlo Rim for allowing him to regain the good graces of Charlie Chaplin with whom he had quarreled after 35 years of friendship and he proposes, in the same breath, to the Marseillais filmmaker a biography project about his friend Chaplin as well as a film adaptation project of his latest published work:
€300
Florent FELS
Terechkovitch
Editions Le Triangle|Genève [Geneva] 1959|13.50 x 18 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned.
Iconography.
Signed autograph inscription from Florent Fels to his friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.

€50
Maurice CHEVALIER
Carte postale autographe photographique dédicacée de Maurice Chevalier adressée à l'écrivain Caro Canaille, la femme de Carlo Rim
s. d. [circa 1950]|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une carte postale
Autograph picture postcard signed by Maurice Chevalier with 10 lines addressed to his friend Caro Canaille, wife of the Provencal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim.
Handsome copy.
Maurice Chevalier is depicted facing forward and smiling, in a tuxedo with his famous hat in his right hand.
"Ah... oui. Chère Caro. J'irais bien vous visiter à Rome - en plus. Mais je n'ai pas même de vacances cet été. Maurice." ["Ah... yes. Dear Caro. I would very much like to visit you in Rome - moreover. But I don't even have holidays this summer. Maurice."]
€100
Maurice CHEVALIER
Carte postale autographe dédicacée de Maurice Chevalier adressée à l'écrivain Caro Canaille, la femme de Carlo Rim
1971|14 x 10.50 cm|une carte postale
Autograph signed photographic postcard with 9 lines by Maurice Chevalier addressed to his friend Caro Canaille, wife of the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim.
Handsome copy.
The postcard represents Maurice Chevalier's property in the Paris region at Marles-la-Coquette, with a photograph of him in a medallion in the upper left corner of the card.
"Merci chère Caro Canaille. Votre lettre est belle affectueuse et touchante. Bien des années se sont passées sans devoir changer la sympathie qui nous avait rapprochés. Affectueusement. Maurice Chevalier 1971." ["Thank you dear Caro Canaille. Your letter is beautiful, affectionate
€100
Georges CHARENSOL, Roger RÉGENT
Un Maître du Cinéma René Clair
La Table Ronde|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine sunned with two small lacks to foot.
Iconography.
Autograph inscriptions signed by Georges Charensol and Roger Régent to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.
€50
Pierre DESCAVES
Gaby Morlay
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1951|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the service de presse (advance) copies.
Spine very lightly sunned.
Iconography.
Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Descaves to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.
We include an autograph note signed by Gaby Morlay on "Théâtre des Nouveautés" letterhead addressed to Carlo Rim: " Mon Carlo, l'amie que je t'envoie a grand besoin de travailler... un petit bout de rôle, même de la figuration lui rendrait grand service. Merci pour elle. Je t'embrasse affectueusement. Gaby." ["My Carlo, the friend I'm sending to you des
€120
Claude SCHURR
Claude Schürr artiste-peintre, aquarelliste, céramiste, cartonnier, médailleur
Editions des Arcanes|Berne [Bern] 1989|22.50 x 28.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's full white cloth binding, smooth spine.
Rich iconography.
Handsome copy, we include two invitation cards to exhibitions of works by Claude Schürr.
Signed autograph inscription from Claude Schürr to Jean-Paul and Christiane Ferrary accompanied by a drawing depicting them.
€100
Philippe BERTRAND
La Vie moderne
Dargaud|Paris 1989|24 x 33 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's polychrome cardboard binding, smooth spine.
Signed autograph inscription from Philippe Bertrand to a man named Guillaume accompanied by a drawing depicting geometric forms.
€80
Jean-Louis SCHEFER
Le Déluge, la Peste, Paolo Ucello
Editions Galilée|Paris 1976|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription from Jean-Louis Schefer to Pierre Klossowski.

€60
André POUSSE
Touchez pas aux Souvenirs
Robert Laffont|Paris 1989|15 x 23 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned without gravity.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Signed autograph inscription from André Pousse to Claude-Jean Philippe.

€70
Michel LABLAIS, Bernard NOËL
Enfantasmes
Edition Rothe|Heidelberg 1982|20 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with reproductions of works by Michel Lablais and of which there were no deluxe copies.
Text by Bernard Noël.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Lablais to his close friend Jean Claval: "... environ 50 ans d'amitié..." ["... about 50 years of friendship..."]
€80
Annette BLIER, Claude DUFRESNE
Bernard Blier
Solar|Paris 1989|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Some foxing on the endpapers.
Touching autograph inscription signed by Annette Blier: "A Marc ce souvenir de son ami qui doit être très touché que vous soyiez fidèle à sa mémoire. Mille bravos Marc, et merci pour Bernard. Bien affectueusement. Annette le 28.02.92." ["To Marc this memory from his friend who must be very touched that you remain faithful to his memory. A thousand bravos Marc, and thank you for Bernard. Most affectionately. Annette 28.02.92."]
€50
Georges COULONGES
La Chanson en son temps. De Béranger au Juke box
Les Editeurs Français Réunis|Paris 1969|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Dated and signed autograph inscription by Georges Coulonges to a friend named Jean-Louis, accompanied by a drawing of a musical staff.

€50
Henry POULAILLE, Paul MORAND
Charles Chaplin précédé de Un Soir avec Charlot à New-York par Paul Morand
Grasset|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of edition.
Copy slightly warped.
Signed autograph tribute by Henry Poulaille: "En hommage sincère de Charlot." ["In sincere tribute from Charlot."]

€50
Hugues PANASSIÉ
Louis Armstrong
Nouvelle éditions latines|Paris 1969|14 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, illustrated.
Autograph inscription signed by Hugues Panassié: "A M. Denis, 'satchmo-ingly yours' Hugues Panassié."
€60
[Serge LIFAR]
Programme du Théâtre National de l'Opéra du Mercredi 2 Février 1949 dédicacé par Serge Lifar
Théâtre national de l'Opéra|Paris 1949|21 x 27 cm|agrafé
First edition.
Work illustrated with photographs.
Autograph inscription signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A Maryelle Krempff 'l'étoile de la danse' en souvenir de ce jour mémorable. Amicalement Serge Lifar." ["To Maryelle Krempff 'the star of dance' in memory of this memorable day. Cordially Serge Lifar."]

€250
Serge LIFAR
Terpsichore dans le Cortège des Muses
Pierre Lagrange|Paris 1943|18 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with photographs, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated 1944 and signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff, who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the Conservatoire National de région de Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A mademoiselle Maryelle Krempff qui aime la Danse et la sert la grace (sic). Serge Lifar." ["To Miss Maryelle Krempff who loves Dance and serves it with grace. Serge Lifar."]

€250