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Contemporary Era

Modern post-1945 history: decolonization, cold war and mutations of the contemporary world

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  1. Portrait photographique dédicacé par Léopold Sédar Senghor
    Léopold Sédar SENGHOR

    Portrait photographique dédicacé par Léopold Sédar Senghor

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1980]|14 x 21.50 cm|une feuille
    Reproduction of a photographic portrait of Léopold Sédar Senghor shown slightly in profile and wearing glasses.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Léopold Sédar Senghor, in blue ink at the foot of the portrait, to Frédéric Brion.
    €150
  2. El peronismo - Hoy el peronismo
    ANONYME, Rafael BARLETTA

    El peronismo - Hoy el peronismo

    Ediciones Barbara|Caracas 1973 & 1972|15.50 x 21.50 cm|agrafé & en feuilles
    First edition in book form of this text published in "Revista El Combatiente" issues 56-59 of 1971.
    First cover lightly soiled without significance.
    Rare pamphlet, complete with its wraparound band bearing two tears, addressing Peronism from the perspective of revolutionary Marxist criticism (revolutionary Marxism to which Peronism was radically opposed).
    Joined with, from the same publisher and published in 1972, the pamphlet: "Hoy el peronismo" by Rafael Barletta.
    €250
  3. Pierre Mendes France
    Jean LACOUTURE

    Pierre Mendes France

    Seuil|Paris 1981|17.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Minor stains of no consequence to edges and spine, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with a photographic gathering at the end of the volume
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Lacouture to Revue Esprit on the half-title page.


    €50
  4. Appel à la jeunesse vietnamienne - A call to vietnamise youth
    Jean de LATTRE DE TASSIGNY

    Appel à la jeunesse vietnamienne - A call to vietnamise youth

    S. n.|Saïgon [H?u Ngh?a] 1951|16 x 24 cm|broché
    First bilingual edition (in French with the English translation on facing pages) of this speech delivered by General De Lattre in Saigon on July 11, 1951.
    Small corner losses to the marginally browned boards, handsome interior condition.


    €50
  5. La France en général - Une certaine idée de Gaulle et des français
    [Charles DE GAULLE] André FROSSARD

    La France en général - Une certaine idée de Gaulle et des français

    Plon|Paris 1975|13.50 x 21 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Publisher's full blue paper boards, smooth spine.
    Handsome copy complete with dust jacket which has two corner tears.
    Signed autograph inscription from André Frossard to Jean Deneux.
    €70
  6. Autobiographie
    Angela DAVIS

    Autobiographie

    Albin Michel|Paris 1975|15 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition in French for which no deluxe copies were printed.
    Foxing to edges, gift inscription from a previous owner in upper right corner of an endpaper.
    €50
  7. La question ukrainienne
    Léon TROTSKY

    La question ukrainienne

    Voix Ouvrière|Paris s. d. [circa 1968]|15 x 20 cm|broché
    Reprint of the very rare first edition of the French translation printed by Voix ouvrière in 1939.
    Unlettered cloth spine.
    Rare and handsome copy.

    €300
  8. Le situationnisme ou la nouvelle internationale
    Éliane BRAU

    Le situationnisme ou la nouvelle internationale

    Nouvelles éditions Debresse|Paris 1968|11 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition with a central photographic section.
    Spine slightly creased with two small tears at head and foot of spine.
    €80
  9. Les nus et les morts
    Norman MAILER

    Les nus et les morts

    Albin Michel|Paris 1966|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    New edition of the French translation.
    Preface by André Maurois.
    Two fold marks at upper corner of front cover and lower corner of back cover, small stains on bottom edge.
    Rare bilingual autograph inscription signed by Norman Mailer: "To Jean-Claude merci pour les bons mots. Cheers Norman Mailer".
    €1,000
  10. 50x50 - Catalogue de l'exposition des 50 ans de Tati
    Fabien OUAKI, COLLECTIF

    50x50 - Catalogue de l'exposition des 50 ans de Tati

    Fabien Ouaki|s. l. 1998|23 x 31 cm|broché

    First edition of this exhibition catalogue celebrating the 50th anniversary of Tati's existence at the Union centrale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris from March 13 to April 5, 1998.
    The catalogue is illustrated with 50 photographs by Xavier Lambours, Jean Larivière, Céline Larmet, Tanguy Loyzance, Toby Mac Farlan Pond, Chema Madoz, Dolorès Marat, Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Sarah Moon, Xavier de Nauw, Judy Olausen, Ouka Lele, Martin Parr, Olivier Rebuffa, Liz Redeal, Paolo Roversi, Richard Schroeder, Michel Séméniako, Malick Sidibé, JeanLoup Sieff, Peggy Sirota, Eric Traoré, Donna Trope and Robert Van der Hilst.
    Handsome copy.




    €80
  11. Le terrorisme occidental
    Roger GARAUDY

    Le terrorisme occidental

    Editions Dar El Oumma|Alger [Algiers] 2002|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Cellophane film creased on the front cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Roger Garaudy to Pierre and Réjane Le Baud.
    €70
  12. France, mon pays - Lettres d'un voyageur
    Alain JUPPÉ

    France, mon pays - Lettres d'un voyageur

    Robert Laffont|Paris 2006|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy despite small, harmless stains on the edges.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Alain Juppé to a woman named Ginette.
    €50
  13. Rosebud
    Paul BONNECARRERE, Joan HEMINGWAY

    Rosebud

    Fayard|Paris 1973|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine and boards marginally discoloured, foxing on edges.
    Signed and inscribed copy from Paul Bonnecarère to film industry figure Jean-Pierre Richard, son of Carlo Rim, enhanced with a signed autograph tribute from Joan Hemingway.
    €120
  14. Histoires du M.L.F.
    Anne TRISTAN, Annie de PISAN

    Histoires du M.L.F.

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1977|14 x 21 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    A fold to upper left corner of first cover, stains to top edge not touching text.
    Preface by Simone de Beauvoir.
    Autograph inscription signed by Anne Tristan to Gilbert Guilleminault "... ni mégères, ni frustrées..." ["... neither shrews, nor frustrated..."] enriched with the signature of Annie de Pisan.
    €150
  15. Léon Zitrone vous parle de l'UR.S.S.
    Léon ZITRONE

    Léon Zitrone vous parle de l'UR.S.S.

    Del Duca|Paris 1960|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A small tear to the head of the front cover, two stains on the back cover.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Léon Zitrone to M. Arrang
    €80
  16. Soumission
    Michel HOUELLEBECQ

    Soumission

    Flammarion|Paris 2014|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy complete with its publisher's wraparound band.

    €120
  17. La Force d'aimer
    Martin Luther KING

    La Force d'aimer

    Casterman|Paris 1964|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.

    €200
  18. Sept ans d'aventures au Tibet
    Heinrich HARRER

    Sept ans d'aventures au Tibet

    Arthaud|Paris 1953|14.50 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition in French.
    Publisher's full grey cloth binding, smooth spine, front board decorated with chiseled vignettes, black paper endpapers and pastedowns.
    Work illustrated with 40 heliogravures.
    Small stains on verso of first endpaper and on the following page.
    Rare autograph signature of Heinrich Harrer in Tibetan and Roman characters on the endpaper.

    €1,200
  20. Pêle-mêle II - Chroniques de l'Humanité
    Régine DEFORGES

    Pêle-mêle II - Chroniques de l'Humanité

    Fayard|Paris 1999|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Régine Deforges to Fabrice Bové: "... ces chroniques du temps qui passe..." ["... these chronicles of passing time..."]

    €60
  21. La paille et le grain
    François MITTERRAND

    La paille et le grain

    Flammarion|Paris 1981|14 x 20 cm|broché
    New edition published a few months after the first edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by François Mitterrand to Monsieur Gnée.
    €680
  22. Deux français sur trois
    Valéry GISCARD D'ESTAING

    Deux français sur trois

    Flammarion|Paris 1984|15 x 21 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite a small lack at head of spine.
    Autograph inscription signed by Valéry Giscard d'Estaing to a man named Julien.

    €120
  23. Situations I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX & X - Ensemble en tirage de tête et complet en 10 volumes
    Jean-Paul SARTRE

    Situations I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX & X - Ensemble en tirage de tête et complet en 10 volumes

    Gallimard|Paris 1947-1976|12 x 19 cm|10 volumes brochés sous chemises-étuis
    Each volume in its first edition: one of 30 numbered copies on Pur fil paper for the first, one of 14 numbered copies on Hollande for the second and third, one of 36 numbered copies on Hollande from the fourth to the ninth, one of 35 numbered copies on Hollande for the tenth and last.
    Each work is presented in a brown half morocco slipcase, smooth spine slightly sunned, gilt date at the foot of spine, marbled paper boards, wood-like paper inside.

    A very nice complete set in 10 volumes and a very rare collection of first editions. There were only 14 copies ever printed on Hollande paper of the second and third volumes, meaning that there are possibly only 14 complete sets in existence.
    €4,500
  32. Rouge, hebdomadaire de la Ligue communiste N°38 "F.N.L. vaincra"
    Alain KRIVINE, COLLECTIF

    Rouge, hebdomadaire de la Ligue communiste N°38 "F.N.L. vaincra"

    Rouge|Paris 10 Novembre 1969|29 x 43.50 cm|une feuille
    First edition of this issue partly devoted to supporting the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam.
    Texts by S. Niemetz, C. Michaloux, J. Pesquet, C. Scalabrino and various correspondents of the review.
    Handsome and rare copy.
    The front page is illustrated with a drawing by Giroud.

    €50
  41. Rouge, hebdomadaire d'action communiste N°111 "1er Mai 71 pour que vive la Commune ! "
    Alain KRIVINE, COLLECTIF

    Rouge, hebdomadaire d'action communiste N°111 "1er Mai 71 pour que vive la Commune ! "

    Rouge|Paris Lundi 26 Avril 1971|29 x 43.50 cm|une feuille
    First edition of this issue celebrating on its front page the ever-living memory of the Paris Commune, also devoted to the revolutionaries of Sri Lanka.
    Texts by Michel Lesquenne, Patrick Fresnel, Gérard Vergeat, Alain Krivine, and various correspondents of the journal.
    Handsome and rare copy.

    €40
  49. La paille et le grain
    François MITTERRAND

    La paille et le grain

    Flammarion|Paris 1981|14 x 20 cm|broché
    New edition.
    Blind bibliophile's stamp as bookplate at foot of first endpaper.
    Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly ridged as usual, minor stains of no consequence on one edge.
    Autograph inscription signed by François Mitterrand to Jean Yssert on the first endpaper.
    €600
  50. Le socialisme français face au marxisme
    Robert ARON

    Le socialisme français face au marxisme

    Grasset|Paris 1971|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine slightly sunned.
    Fine dated and signed autograph inscription from Robert Aron to historian Max Gallo: "Pour Max Gallo dont j'ai été, je crois, le premier lecteur de son premier manuscrit, en le félicitant pour le chemin parcouru, ce livre sur la Commune." ["For Max Gallo, whose first manuscript I believe I was the first to read, congratulating him on the journey accomplished, this book on the Commune."]
    €80
  51. Histoire de l'O.A.S. Tome I (seul paru)
    Jean-Jacques SUSINI

    Histoire de l'O.A.S. Tome I (seul paru)

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1963|16.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Some worming to the deckled edges of certain leaves.
    Rare full-margined copy of the only volume published.
    €250
  52. Confessions d'une catho branchée
    Frigide BARJOT

    Confessions d'une catho branchée

    Plon|Paris 2011|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Dated and signed autograph inscription by Frigide Barjot to a friend named Pierre: "... toi qui a vécu les affres de la sortie, depuis Palamos. Et voici le bébé de ce printemps pas comme les autres. Je t'embrasse. Ta Frigide." ["... you who lived through the agonies of the release, since Palamos. And here is the baby of this spring unlike any other. I embrace you. Your Frigide."]
    €50
  53. La rose au poing
    François MITTERRAND

    La rose au poing

    Flammarion|Paris 1973|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy, blind-stamped bookplate at foot of half-title page.
    Signed autograph inscription by François Mitterrand to René Doré on the half-title page.

    €680
  54. Présence française et abandon
    François MITTERRAND

    Présence française et abandon

    Plon|Paris 1957|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine slightly sunned and warped, blind-stamped bookplate at foot of half-title page.
    Complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
    Signed and inscribed by François Mitterrand to Claude Bourdet on the title page which has a tiny marginal lack at head.

    €680
  55. Cahiers de prison Février-Octobre 1946
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    Cahiers de prison Février-Octobre 1946

    Gallimard|Paris 2019|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on Rivoli vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Copy in mint condition.



    €1,200
  56. Un matin j'étais féministe
    Sophie BRAMLY

    Un matin j'étais féministe

    Kero|Paris 2019|13 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies
    Handsome copy.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Sophie Bramly to a woman named Micaela: "Par ce qu'il est temps de tout saisir des subtilités qui nous écartent de notre chemin !" ["Because it is time to grasp all the subtleties that lead us away from our path!"].
    €80
  57. Je revendique le bon sens
    André BERGERON

    Je revendique le bon sens

    Editions Liana Levi|Paris 1996|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine slightly yellowed at head, small tear to the wraparound band.
    Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band: "André Bergeron s'interroge sur le syndicalisme".
    Fine dated and signed autograph inscription from André Bergeron to Jean-Jacques Oechslin who was for several years president of the "Groupe des employeurs": "... en amical hommage, ce message que je sais de bon sens, vertu rare aujourd'hui. Puisse l'Europe se faire - et se faire vite - avant qu'il ne soit trop tard. Avec mes voeux pour lui et pour l'organisation dont il se charge. le 3.10.1996." ["...in friendly homage, this message which I know to be common sense, a rare virtue today. May Europe come together - and come together quickly - before it is too late. With my wishes for him and for the organization he oversees. October 3, 1996."]
    €50
  58. Anéantir
    Michel HOUELLEBECQ

    Anéantir

    Flammarion|Paris 2022|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on vélin rivoli, the only deluxe copies.
    Copy in mint condition.
    €2,000
  59. La Ligne de Démarcation Tome XV
    REMY

    La Ligne de Démarcation Tome XV

    Librairie académique Perrin|Paris 1969|13.50 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
    Iconography.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Colonel Rémy to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably a friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.
    €80
  60. Le droit et la colère
    Jacques VERGÈS, Michel ZAVRIAN

    Le droit et la colère

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vellum, ours unnumbered but properly justified "first edition" at the foot of the back cover, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite tiny worming on the back cover.
    €450
  61. Entretien avec Judith Waintraub
    Michel ROCARD

    Entretien avec Judith Waintraub

    Flammarion|Paris 2001|13.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed.
    Handsome copy.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Rocard to his close friends Eric Westphal and his wife Martine: "A Martine et Eric en souvenir de tant d'années de compagnonnage, avec toute mon amitié" [To Martine and Eric in memory of so many years of companionship, with all my friendship].

    €60
  62. Si la gauche savait - Entretiens avec Georges-Marc Benamou
    Michel ROCARD

    Si la gauche savait - Entretiens avec Georges-Marc Benamou

    Robert Laffont|Paris 2005|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Rocard to his close friend Eric Westphal: "A Eric, mon plus vieux et complice ami dans l'existence, pour confirmer une fidélité indéracinable dans l'amitié" ["To Eric, my oldest and most complicit friend in life, to confirm an ineradicable faithfulness in friendship"].

    €60
  63. Si ça vous amuse - Chronique de mes faits et méfaits
    Michel ROCARD

    Si ça vous amuse - Chronique de mes faits et méfaits

    Flammarion|Paris 2010|15 x 24 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Dated and signed autograph inscription from Michel Rocard to his close friend Eric Westphal and his wife Martine: "... ce qui a suivi nos débuts communs, avec ma fidèle amitié..." ["... what followed our shared beginnings, with my faithful friendship..."]

    €60
  64. Soumission
    Michel HOUELLEBECQ

    Soumission

    Flammarion|Paris 2014|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.

    €150
  65. De Gaulle
    Dominique de ROUX

    De Gaulle

    Editions Universitaires|Paris 1967|11 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine very lightly sunned, one stain to margin of back cover.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Dominique de Roux to his friend Vladimir Dimitrijevic, founder of L'Age d'Homme publishing house: "Pour toi Vladimir notre exemple à tous. Affection. 21 Dec. 1967." ["For you Vladimir, our example to all. With affection. 21 Dec. 1967."]
    €100
  66. L'autre Annapurna
    Maurice HERZOG

    L'autre Annapurna

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1998|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy with photographic cover.
    Rare dated autograph inscription signed by Maurice Herzog to a couple of friends.
    €150
  67. Teatro politico - Askatasuna ! - El camarada Oscuro - Analisis espectral de un comando al servicio de la Revolution Proletaria
    Alfonso SASTRE

    Teatro politico - Askatasuna ! - El camarada Oscuro - Analisis espectral de un comando al servicio de la Revolution Proletaria

    Hordago publikapenak|Donostia [San Sebastián] 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy despite a small crease to the lower right corner of the front cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Alfonso Sastre to Gisèle Halimi and her husband Claude Faux: 'Para Gisèle y Calude un abrazo muy fuerte Alfonso. En page 19 il y a una citation de ton 'procès de Burgos', Gisèle.' ["For Gisèle and Claude a very strong embrace Alfonso. On page 19 there is a quote from your 'procès de Burgos', Gisèle."]
    €150
  68. Encore un effort, Monsieur le Président
    Alain PEYREFITTE

    Encore un effort, Monsieur le Président

    J.-C. Lattès|Paris 1985|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by the Immortal Alain Peyrefitte to Marcel Vignaud "... bon compagnon, en signe amical..." ["... good companion, as a friendly gesture..."]
    €50
  69. Le petit homme et le grand journal
    Charles BAUDINAT

    Le petit homme et le grand journal

    Julliard|Paris 1973|10.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition of this work evoking the author's friendship and admiration for Pierre Lazareff.
    Spine slightly faded.
    Signed autograph inscription from Charles Baudinat to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim, who was notably the friend of Pierre Lazareff, Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as André Salmon and Max Jacob: "Pour monsieur Carlo Rim, compagnon plus que moi de ce "petit homme". Avec mon admiration et ma profonde sympathie." ["For Mr Carlo Rim, more of a companion than I to this 'little man'. With my admiration and deep sympathy."]
    €60
  70. Hollywood lave plus blanc
    Jacques SÉGUÉLA

    Hollywood lave plus blanc

    Flammarion|Paris 1982|14 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Two corner creases to upper right of rear cover.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Séguéla to a man named Hervé.
    €50
  71. Entretiens avec Francis Crémieux
    Louis ARAGON, Francis CRÉMIEUX

    Entretiens avec Francis Crémieux

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Precious and fine autograph inscription signed by Louis Aragon to Maurice Druon: "A Maurice Druon, à l'homme invisible, son ami présent. Aragon" ["To Maurice Druon, to the invisible man, his present friend. Aragon"] with an additional autograph inscription signed by Francis Crémieux: "Ca va être ton tour. Ton creux frère. Francis." ["It's going to be your turn. Your hollow brother. Francis."]
    €600
  72. Forces de la France
    Maxime WEYGAND

    Forces de la France

    Boivin|Paris 1951|16.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
    Spine slightly sunned.
    Iconography.
    Autograph inscription signed by Maxime Weygand: "Pour monsieur Roger Brisson officier de réserve au 13ème tirailleurs algériens. en cordial hommage Weygand." ["For Mr. Roger Brisson reserve officer in the 13th Algerian riflemen. in cordial tribute Weygand."]

    €80
  73. Lettre autographe signée adressée à son ami Carlo Rim à propos de la lecture du "Grenier d'arlequin", les mémoires de Carlo Rim
    Félicien MARCEAU

    Lettre autographe signée adressée à son ami Carlo Rim à propos de la lecture du "Grenier d'arlequin", les mémoires de Carlo Rim

    S. n.|Neuilly-sur-Seine 3 octobre 1981|21 x 30 cm|une feuille
    Dated and signed manuscript letter from Félicien Marceau addressed to Carlo Rim (19 lines in blue ink) about his enthusiastic reading of his memoir Le grenier d'Arlequin.
    Fold marks inherent to postal mailing. Carlo Rim having inscribed Félicien Marceau in the upper left corner in pencil.
    "Neuilly, October 3rd, 81",
    "Dear Sir,
    your Grenier d'Arlequin delighted me. I read it with extreme pleasure (and often bursting into laughter, so skillfully do you express - with the talent of a dialogue writer - the replies you have noted) and also with extreme interest. These snapshots give an excellent portrait of an era, of a society, and an anecdote, a cry from the heart can enlighten us about this or that great man more than pages of an essay. In thanking you, I beg you to believe, dear sir, in my cordial sympathy. Félicien Marceau."
    €120
  74. La culture et les hommes
    Louis ARAGON

    La culture et les hommes

    Editions sociales|Paris 1947|12 x 15.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine and boards marginally and lightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Louis Aragon to Micaëla Szekely.
    €300
  75. Autobiographie non autorisée
    Jacques SÉGUÉLA

    Autobiographie non autorisée

    Plon|Paris 2009|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Jacques Séguéla to a friend named Pierre.
    €50
  76. Réflexions pour demain
    Raymond BARRE

    Réflexions pour demain

    Hachette|Paris 1984|11 x 18 cm|broché
    The first edition in paperback format, for which no deluxe copies were printed.
    Fore edges slightly soiled at head and foot.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Raymond Barre to the influential politician Marie-France Garaud, whom Raymond Barre misspelled as Garraud.
    €80
  77. L' U.R.S.S. à l'heure Malenkov
    Pierre & Hélène LAZAREFF

    L' U.R.S.S. à l'heure Malenkov

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1954|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Work illustrated with photographs in hors-texte.
    Spine ridged, lightly sunned, very light corner creases on the covers
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Lazareff, enhanced with the signature of Hélène, 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: "... ce témoignage non engagé..." ["this unbiased testimony..."]
    €60
  78. Au Galop des Hussards - Dans le tourbillon littéraire des années 50
    Christian MILLAU

    Au Galop des Hussards - Dans le tourbillon littéraire des années 50

    Editions de Fallois|Paris 1999|15.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Christian Millau to Jean-Pierre Rudin: "... le récit d'une époque épique..." ["... the story of an epic era..."], the latter having offered it to a friend named Pierre for his 91st birthday and bearing a signed autograph inscription.

    €50
  79. ô mon Pays perdu - De Bou-Sfer à Tulle
    Edmond JOUHAUD

    ô mon Pays perdu - De Bou-Sfer à Tulle

    Fayard|Paris 1969|13.50 x 22 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Publisher's binding in full raspberry cloth, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket which has small marginal tears of no consequence and a more significant one at the head of the back cover.
    Signed autograph inscription from Edmond Jouhaud to Mr Husson: "... avec mes remerciements pour son action au sein du Spes pour les familles d'embastillés, avec mes cordiaux sentiments à un sympathisant de notre cause..." ["... with my thanks for his action within Spes for the families of the imprisoned, with my cordial regards to a sympathizer of our cause..."]
    €100
  80. Les Quatre Roues de la Fortune - Essai sur l'Automobile
    Alfred SAUVY

    Les Quatre Roues de la Fortune - Essai sur l'Automobile

    Flammarion|Paris 1968|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Alfred Sauvy to Hubert Beuve-Méry: "... en hommage reconnaissant pour sa grande oeuvre..." ["in grateful tribute to his great work..."]
    €150
  81. Essais de Morale prospective
    Jean FOURASTIÉ

    Essais de Morale prospective

    Editions Gonthier|Paris 1966|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.

    Fine autograph inscription signed by Jean Fourastié to Hubert Beuve-Méry: "... qui a tant fait pour la morale politique - et continue de faire tant, je présente cet essai qui tente d'envisager ce que pourra être la morale dans la société scientifique. J. Fourastié Janv. 67." ["... who has done so much for political morality - and continues to do so much, I present this essay which attempts to envision what morality could be in scientific society. J. Fourastié Jan. 67."]



    €150
  82. ... et la Mer n'est pas remplie... Mémoires 2
    Élie WIESEL

    ... et la Mer n'est pas remplie... Mémoires 2

    Seuil|Paris 1996|15 x 24 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Elie Wiesel to Maurice de Gandillac.
    €170
  83. Situations, VI - Problèmes du marxisme
    Jean-Paul SARTRE

    Situations, VI - Problèmes du marxisme

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies after 36 Holland.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  84. Situations, V Colonialisme et néocolonialisme
    Jean-Paul SARTRE

    Situations, V Colonialisme et néocolonialisme

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies after 36 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  85. Situations, VIII Autour de 68
    Jean-Paul SARTRE

    Situations, VIII Autour de 68

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies after 36 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  86. Un noir à l'ombre
    Eldridge CLEAVER

    Un noir à l'ombre

    Seuil|Paris 1969|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French.
    Small stains on the first cover.
    €40
  87. Les Moyens de s'en sortir
    Michel ROCARD

    Les Moyens de s'en sortir

    Seuil|Paris 1996|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription by Michel Rocard to Joël and Marie-Claude Hamard.

    €50
  89. Essais de Morale prospective
    Jean FOURASTIÉ

    Essais de Morale prospective

    Editions Gonthier|Paris 1966|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jean Fourastié to the philosopher Etienne Soureau erroneously dated 1948.

    €100
  90. Entretiens 1 1981-1996
    Alain BADIOU

    Entretiens 1 1981-1996

    Nous|Paris 2011|15 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Alain Badiou to a friend named Barbara: "... ces conversations datant d'un temps révolu. Je t'embrasse..." ["... these conversations dating from a bygone era. I embrace you..."]

    €400
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