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Contemporary Era

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

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Contemporary Era
  1. Ecran total
    Jean BAUDRILLARD

    Ecran total

    Galilée|Paris 1997|15 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition for which it was not drawn large papers.
    Back slightly wrinkled without gravity, nice copy.
    Signed autograph of Jean Baudrillard to Pierre Boncenne.
    €180
  2. Détachements
    Jacques CHARDONNE

    Détachements[Detached Pieces]

    Grasset|Paris 1969|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First commercially sold edition, one of 23 numbered copies on vélin du Marais, the tirage de tête.
    €500
  3. Les mémoires d'un fasciste II 1941-1947
    Lucien REBATET

    Les mémoires d'un fasciste II 1941-1947

    Jean-Jacques Pauvert|Paris 1976|15 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japon mat, the tirage de tête.
    A very nice copy.
    €1,700
  4. Des Juifs quittent l'Europe
    François-Jean ARMORIN

    Des Juifs quittent l'Europe

    La Jeune Parque|Paris 1948|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on current paper.
    Binding in full blue sheepskin, back with two nerves, scratches and friction on the joints, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, modest Contemporary binding.
    Beautiful and moving autograph dated François Jean Armorin to Henri Merscovici: "... Vercors, Saint Martin, the cave of Porri, and who was a friend of the hanged ... this story (later) when the war continued elsewhere ... "
    €200
  7. L'engagement (le dossier des réfractaires)
    Maurice MASCHINO

    L'engagement (le dossier des réfractaires)

    François Maspero|Paris 1961|11.50 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, one of 250 numbered copies reserved for subscribers.
    Minor rubbing to spine without significance.

    €80
  9. Les frontaliers du néant
    Robert ARON

    Les frontaliers du néant

    Editions de Flore|Paris 1949|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies service.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Robert Aron to Pierre Loiselet.
    €60
  10. Discours et messages
    Charles DE GAULLE

    Discours et messages

    Plon|Paris 1970|14 x 21.50 cm|5 volumes brochés
    First edition, one of 69 numbered copies on Hollande, the tirage de tête.
    A very nice copy with edges preserved and complete in five volumes.
    €5,000
  11. Actuelles II - Chroniques 1948-1953
    Albert CAMUS

    Actuelles II - Chroniques 1948-1953

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|relié

    First edition, one of the press copies.
    Some light reading marks in the margins.
    Bradel binding in raspberry red half morocco, smooth spine, date at foot, marbled paper sides, original wrappers preserved, gilt top edge, binding signed by P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
    Autograph inscription signed by Albert Camus to Gilbert Sigaux, fellow Combat companion: "... avec l'affectueuse pensée de son vieux camarade..."

    €2,500
  12. Arrière-pensées
    Thierry MAULNIER

    Arrière-pensées

    Gallimard|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 33 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  13. A l'écoute de son peuple
    Isaac POUGATCH

    A l'écoute de son peuple

    Albin Michel • La Baconnière|Paris • & Neuchâtel 1980|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition for which it was not drawn large papers.
    Autograph signed by Isaac Pougatch Maurice Dial.
    €80
  15. Curé des sans-papiers. Journal de Saint-Bernard
    Henri COINDÉ, Michel de GALZAIN

    Curé des sans-papiers. Journal de Saint-Bernard

    Cerf|Paris 1997|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition for which it was not drawn large papers.
    Autograph dedication signed by Henri Coindé: "... To Nicole," I was an undocumented and you welcomed me into your Church "Fraternally."
    Photographic notebook at the end of the volume.
    €80
  18. Une vie de journaliste
    Louis GABRIEL-ROBINET

    Une vie de journaliste

    Grasset|Paris 1970|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 29 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy.
    €50
  19. Le travail noir & l'économie de demain
    Alfred SAUVY

    Le travail noir & l'économie de demain

    Calmann-Lévy|Paris 1984|15 x 23 cm|broché
    first edition from which it has not been printed.
    Beautiful autograph signed and dated from Alfred Sauvy to Paul Camus .
    €120
  20. Histoire du Parti Communiste français
    Jacques FAUVET

    Histoire du Parti Communiste français

    Arthème Fayard|Paris 1964|13.50 x 22 cm|2 volumes brochés
    first edition.
    Autograph signed by Jacques Fauvet to Pierre Dumayet on the second volume.
    Wrinkled back with three tiny holes, pleasant interior condition.
    €50
  21. Mémoire pour la réhabilitation de Zinoviev (l'affaire Kirov)
    Gérard ROSENTHAL

    Mémoire pour la réhabilitation de Zinoviev (l'affaire Kirov)

    Julliard|Paris 1962|11.50 x 20 cm|broché
    first edition for which no large papers were taken, one of the review copies service.
    Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Gérard Rosenthal to Pierre Dumayet.
    Illustrated book of a photographic frontispiece.
    Two spots on the second board.
    €50
  23. Une journée d'Ivan Denissovitch
    Alexandre SOLJENITSYNE

    Une journée d'Ivan Denissovitch

    René Julliard|Paris 1963|12.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 325 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only leading copies with some Alfa paper foam off-trade.
    Restorations on the back.
    Rare and nice copy.
    €1,000
  24. Coup d'état
    Pierre MOINOT

    Coup d'état

    Gallimard|Paris 2004|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Light scratch on one joint, otherwise handsome copy.
    €150
  25. Acteur et témoin
    Henri CALET

    Acteur et témoin[Actor and Witness]

    Mercure de France|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 37 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  27. Contre le maire de Tours
    Michel RACHLINE

    Contre le maire de Tours

    Guy Authier|Paris 1971|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
    Precious autograph signed by Michel Rachline "For Marcel Jouhandeau In memory of the past ...."
    Nice full copy of his prayer to insert.
    €50
  28. La cabale des dévots. Pourquoi des philosophes? II
    Jean-François REVEL

    La cabale des dévots. Pourquoi des philosophes? II

    René Julliard|Paris 1962|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies with a few hors commerce copies also on alfa paper.
    A slight crease mark at the foot of the front cover, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €150
  31. Au village des condamnés à mort
    Ronan CARLEON

    Au village des condamnés à mort

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1970|15.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
    Iconography.
    €30
  32. Le peuple et l'état d'Israël
    David BEN GOURION

    Le peuple et l'état d'Israël

    Les Editions de Minuit|à Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    A good copy.
    €40
  33. Le socialisme pour la France
    Georges MARCHAIS

    Le socialisme pour la France

    Editions sociales|Paris 1976|11.50 x 19 cm|broché
    Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
    Autograph of Georges Marchais to a militant.
    Iconography.
    Nice copy.
    €80
  34. Actuelles III - Chronique algérienne (1939-1958)
    Albert CAMUS

    Actuelles III - Chronique algérienne (1939-1958)

    Gallimard|Paris 1958|13 x 20 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Hollande, this one of 5 lettered hors commerce, the tirage de tête.
    Half red morocco over marbled paper boards by Goy & Vilaine, spine in six compartments, endpapers and pastedowns of red paper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gil .
    A very good coop well-margined in a nice binding.
    €2,800
  35. Histoire du radicalisme
    Albert MILHAUD

    Histoire du radicalisme

    S.E.F.I.|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Albert Milhaud "To my dear president Quenéler his old friend who regrets not having been able to give him his book on the day of the congress, faithfully." ["Mon cher président Quenéler son vieil ami qui regrette de n'avoir pu lui remettre son livre le jour du congrès, fidèlement."]
    A small stain on the spine, light foxing on the boards.
    €40
  36. Autopsie du stalinisme, avec le texte intégral du rapport Krouchtchev
    Angelo ROSSI

    Autopsie du stalinisme, avec le texte intégral du rapport Krouchtchev

    Pierre Horay|Paris 1957|14 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Affectionate autograph inscription dated and signed by Angelo Rossi to a friend: "A Maurice, cette tentative d'explication d'une époque qui nous a été commune, en amical hommage." ["To Maurice, this attempt to explain an era we shared, in friendly homage."]
    A small and light dampstain of no consequence at the foot of the spine.

    €60
  37. Pierre Brisson. Le journaliste, l'écrivain, l'homme
    André LANG

    Pierre Brisson. Le journaliste, l'écrivain, l'homme

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1967|15 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 1050 numbered copies on white vellum.
    Signed autograph inscription from André Lang to Jean Hamelin below the justification page.
    Iconography, handsome copy.
    €60
  38. Les raisons d'un silence
    Henri BÉRAUD

    Les raisons d'un silence

    Inter-France|Paris 1944|15.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of rares copies d'auteur on Hollande dont il n'est fait nulle mention, the only large paper copies.
    Small and slight foxings on covers and some edges.
    Rare copy with edges preserved.
    Provenance : Henri Béraud's library.
    €680
  39. La guerre civile froide
    André FONTAINE

    La guerre civile froide

    Fayard|Paris 1969|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €100
  41. Ma part de vérité
    François MITTERRAND

    Ma part de vérité

    Fayard|Paris 1969|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
    With an autograph inscription from François Mitterrand to Monsieur Morlin.
    Spine folded as usual, small folding traces to head and foot of covers, in the margins.
    €680
  42. Les mémoires de Joséphine Baker recueillis et adaptés par Marcel Sauvage
    Joséphine BAKER

    Les mémoires de Joséphine Baker recueillis et adaptés par Marcel Sauvage

    Corrêa|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Les Mémoires de Joséphine Baker recueillis et adaptés par Marcel Sauvage
    Corrêa | Paris 1949 | 12 x 19 cm | original wrappers
    New edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vélin Johannot, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Illustrated cover.
    Illustrations, some press clippings tipped in, which caused a clear fading, on half-title page.
    A rare and good copy.
    €800
  43. Choses vues en Egypte, Août 1952
    Roger VAILLAND

    Choses vues en Egypte, Août 1952

    Editions Défense de la paix|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vailland to actress Clara Daquin: "... à Doussard, ce 9 Septembre 1953, bien persuadé qu'au cours de ces dernières six semaines, une réelle et solide amitié n'a fait que se pré-former..." ["... at Doussard, this 9th September 1953, quite convinced that during these last six weeks, a real and solid friendship has only been pre-forming..."]
    On the cover, a photograph by Henri Cartier-Bresson.
    Small stains and light scratches on the first cover.
    €120
  44. L'esprit
    Sacha GUITRY

    L'esprit[The Wit]

    Le livre contemporain|Paris 1958|17 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on Madagascar, tirage de tête.
    A very good copy with edges preserved.
    €750
  45. Djamila Boupacha
    Simone de BEAUVOIR, Gisèle HALIMI

    Djamila Boupacha

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 125 numbered copies on pure thread, the only deluxe paper copies.
    Illustrations.
    A fine copy.
    €1,500
  46. Les mémorables
    Maurice MARTIN DU GARD

    Les mémorables[Memorabilia]

    Flammarion • Grasset|Paris 1957-1978|16.50 x 21.50 cm|3 volumes brochés
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on chiffon de Lana paper for the first two volumes and one of 64 numbered copies on vergé de Voiron for the last, the tirage de tête for the first two volumes and the only large paper copies for the last.
    Trace of a transverse fold to upper cover of second volume, upper cover of third volume slightly sunned at foot, with transparent traces of adhesive paper to endpapers of same volume.
    A very good and rare set that one rarely finds complete with the third volume, which appeared later.
    €1,200
  47. Tempêtes sur l'occident 1945-1975
    Louise WEISS

    Tempêtes sur l'occident 1945-1975

    Albin Michel|Paris 1976|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Louise Weiss to Anne Deack.
    A small marginal crease and minimal worming to boards, a small paper loss at foot of rear board left by a torn-off label.
    €150
  49. Le minotaure ou la halte d'Oran
    Albert CAMUS

    Le minotaure ou la halte d'Oran

    Charlot|Paris 1950|16 x 25.50 cm|relié
    First edition in part, one of 17 numbered copies on China paper, tirage de tête.
    Half maroon morocco Bradel binding by Devauchelle over Japan paper, the spine with two mosaiced lozenges of cream-colored morocco, date and publisher at foot of spine, top edge gilt, an elegant binding.
    Provenance : the library of Raoul Simonson with his ex libris pasted in.
    A fine copy in a lovely binding.
    €6,800
  50. Paris et l'hexagone français
    René MINGUET

    Paris et l'hexagone français

    Editions France-Empire|Paris 1962|13.50 x 19 cm|relié
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half dark green shagreen binding, spine slightly faded with four raised bands bordered with black fillets, title-label and author's name in red shagreen, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
    Fine full-page signed autograph inscription from the author to the great Gaullist resistance fighter Gilbert Grandval.
    €50
  51. Mémoires interrompus
    François MITTERRAND

    Mémoires interrompus[Unfinished Memoirs]

    Odile Jacob|Paris 1996|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Lana chiffon wove, the only deluxe paper copies.
    A very handsome copy.
    €1,200
  52. Militer. Une vie pour un engagement collectif
    Eugène DESCAMPS

    Militer. Une vie pour un engagement collectif

    Fayard|Paris 1971|14.50 x 22 cm|relié
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half green shagreen binding, spine slightly faded with four raised bands set with black fillets, title and author labels in red shagreen, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
    Signed autograph inscription from Eugène Descamps to the great Gaullist resistance fighter Gilbert Grandval.
    €50
  53. Les Nègres
    Jean GENET

    Les Nègres[The Blacks: A Clown Show]

    Marc Barbezat|Décines [Décines-Charpieu] 1958|15 x 19.50 cm|relié sous étui
    First edition, one of 32 numbered copies on nacré Japon, the tirage de tête.
    Bound in full embossed khaki leather, smooth spine without lettering, the title of the work and the author's name in gilt on the front cover reproducing the calligraphy of the original wrapper, publisher’s name and place in gilt on the back cover likewise reproducing the calligraphy of the rear wrapper, endpapers and pastedowns of wood-grain effect almond paper, wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt; slipcase covered with wood-grain effect almond paper, echoing the binding and bearing on the covers the same features as the binding.
    A few small spots of foxing on the spine and upper edge, slightly...
    €4,500
  54. Portrait d'Andy Warhol. Photographie Originale tirée par l'artiste.
    Marc TRIVIER (Andy WARHOL)

    Portrait d'Andy Warhol. Photographie Originale tirée par l'artiste.Portrait of Andy Warhol. Original photograph printed by the artist

    Par l'auteur|s. l. 1981-1982|22 x 22 cm|1|une planche photographique
    Portrait of Andy Warhol. Original photograph printed by the artist
    Marc Trivier | 1981-1982, 22 x 22 cm | on Ilford paper 30 x 40 cm
    Large original photograph portrait in black and white, made and printed by Marc Trivier. Unsigned silver print, as most of Trivier's works. Unique print from the artist. Small stain on the upper margin.
    Artists, madmen, abattoirs, trees – Marc Trivier photographed each of his subjects with the same interrogative intensity. All his photographs are in the same square format, simple and confined, with no retouching or alteration of the framing, and seem less to show off a subject – famous or unknown, in or out of power, dead or alive...
    €4,000
  55. "Vos essais aussi bien que vos articles de Combat, ont eu pour l'étudiant provincial que j'étais avant la guerre, une importance considérable..."
    Michel MOHRT

    "Vos essais aussi bien que vos articles de Combat, ont eu pour l'étudiant provincial que j'étais avant la guerre, une importance considérable..."[FRENCH ACADEMY] Admiring signed autograph letter addressed to Thierry Maulnier regarding his candidacy to the Académie française

    S.n. [Imprimerie universelle]|28 Mars 1985|21 x 29.50 cm|4 pages

    Autograph letter dated and signed by Michel Mohrt, four pages, addressed to Thierry Maulnier. 69 lines written in blue ink, notably discussing his candidacy for the Académie française to succeed Marcel Brion's vacant seat.
    Folds from original mailing. A paperclip holds the two sheets of the letter together.

    €300
  56. Mustapha G...
    ANONYME, VERCORS

    Mustapha G...

    Pierre Jean Oswald|Paris 1960|11 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Preface by Vercors and introduction by Robert Barrat.
    Handsome copy.






    €50
  57. La IVème République
    Jacques FAUVET

    La IVème République

    Fayard|Paris 1959|13.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Signed autograph inscription by the author to Georges Gombault.
    Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket marginally sunned and with a small lack to head of spine.
    €25
  58. Albert 1er le roi sans terre
    Carlo BRONNE

    Albert 1er le roi sans terre

    Plon|Paris 1965|14 x 21 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Publisher's full cardboard binding, illustrated dust jacket preserved.
    Inscribed by the author.
    Complete with publisher's slip which has left a light shadow on the endpaper.
    €30
  59. La résurrection d'Israël
    Anny LATOUR

    La résurrection d'Israël

    René Julliard|Paris 1965|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Work illustrated with 2 maps and 18 illustrations.
    Handsome copy.
    €20
  60. La tragédie des juifs en U.R.S.S
    Léon LENEMAN

    La tragédie des juifs en U.R.S.S

    Desclée de Brouwer|Paris 1959|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Iconography.
    Reading marks in ballpoint pen on some pages.
    €20
  61. Tempête sur la Chine
    Raymond DE JAEGHER, Irène CORBALLY KUHN

    Tempête sur la Chine

    Plon|Paris 1953|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, only 50 deluxe copies on alfa paper were printed.
    Inscription from R. de Jaegher to a lady who was introduced to him by Paul Claudel enriched with Chinese ideograms drawn in black ink.
    One manuscript correction by the author in the text.
    Our copy is expanded with a typewritten letter from the author which he signed and addressed to the same lady. Joined to this letter is a reproduction of a photograph of a missionary father on the verso of which Raymond de Jaegher inscribed a few words for his correspondent which he adorns with Chinese ideograms, envelope included.
    €100
  62. Comentarios a mil imagenes de la guerra civil espanola
    José María PEMÁN

    Comentarios a mil imagenes de la guerra civil espanola

    Editorial A.H.R.|Barcelona 1967|22 x 27 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's full mouse-gray cloth binding.
    Abundantly illustrated.
    Fine copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket which has small tears at the head of the spine.
    €50
  63. Sous le signe de la planification
    Habib BOURGUIBA

    Sous le signe de la planification

    Secrétariat d'état aux affaires culturelles et à l'information|Tunis 1963|13 x 17 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this speech delivered in Tunis on March 28, 1963. Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned and shadowed without significance, handsome interior condition. Rare.
    €50
  65. Une certaine idée de la France... 1958-1969
    TIM

    Une certaine idée de la France... 1958-1969

    Tchou|Paris 1969|25.50 x 32.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's binding in full boards, smooth spine, illustrated front cover.
    Work illustrated with Gaullist and anti-Gaullist caricatures by the author.
    One tear without loss pages 89-90, otherwise handsome copy.
    €40
  66. Libérez Rakosi
    ANONYME

    Libérez Rakosi

    Les éditions du S.R.I.|Paris s. d. [circa 1930]|13 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Illustrated pamphlet with a portrait of Rakosi on the title page depicting his incarceration through a design of bars on the front cover.
    Back cover slightly and marginally faded, handsome interior condition.
    Rare.
    €45
  67. Deuxième dossier secret de l'Algérie 1954-1958
    (to Georges SIMENON) Claude PAILLAT

    Deuxième dossier secret de l'Algérie 1954-1958

    Presses de la Cité|Paris 1962|13.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition, there were only 100 large paper copies.
    Handsome autograph inscription from the author to Georges Simenon.
    A very good copy.
    €100
  68. La bataille de l'O.A.S
    Axel NICOL

    La bataille de l'O.A.S

    Les sept couleurs|Paris 1963|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Second edition. A very good copy retaining his dustjacket.
    €20
  69. Mort d'une révolution : la gauche de Mai
    Jean FERNIOT

    Mort d'une révolution : la gauche de Mai

    Denoël|Paris 1968|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition for which there were no large paper copies. Handsome autograph inscription from the author.
    €30
  71. L'Allemagne sans miracle d'Hitler à Adenauer
    Heinz ABOSCH

    L'Allemagne sans miracle d'Hitler à Adenauer

    Julliard|Paris 1960|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    One joint reglued at foot, two small corner chips to covers, a pale dampstain to margin of front cover.
    €20
  75. La vérité sur l'Algérie
    COMITE NATIONAL D'INFORMATION ET D'ACTION POUR LA SOLUTION PACIFIQUE DES PROBLEMES D'AFRIQUE DU NORD

    La vérité sur l'Algérie

    C.N.I.A.S.P. d'Afrique du nord|s. l. s. d. [circa 1960]|11 x 16.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition.
    A tiny angular lack to upper cover.
    Rare.
    €40
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