Signed Books, Presentation Copies

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
Pierre PERRET, LOUP
Les grandes pointures de l'histoire
Plon|Paris 1993|15.50 x 24.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Publisher's full white paper boards, smooth spine, illustrated front cover.
Work illustrated with humorous drawings by Loup.
Signed and inscribed by Pierre Perret to Brigitte Forest.
€60
Cosme DE LA TORRIENTE
La liga de los naciones, trabajos de la secunda asamblea
Imprenta y papeleria de Ramble, Bouza y Ca|Habana [Havana] 1922|17 x 25.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Copy with a folding photographic frontispiece.
Half brown shagreen binding, lightened spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, original wrappers preserved.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Cosme de La Torriente, in Spanish, to the Cuban French-language poet Armand Godoy.
€120
Yves COPPENS
Le présent du passé - L'actualité de l'histoire de l'Homme
Odile Jacob|Paris 2009|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Yves Coppens to Francis Tyszkiewicz.

€100
Edgar FAURE
12 Mai 1776. La Disgrâce de Turgot
Gallimard|Paris 1961|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy complete with its wraparound band and cellophane wrapper.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Edgar Faure to Pierre Troillard: "... en très amical souvenir de leur ancien "contrôleur général"..." ["... in very friendly remembrance from their former "controller general"..."]
€100
Armand BOURGEOIS
Etude historique sur Louis XVII suivie de Marie-Thérèse Charlotte de Bourbon depuis sa sortie du Temple jusqu'à son arrivée à Vienne et d'un post-scriptum à l'arrestation de Louis XVI à Varennes
H. Daragon|Paris 1905|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Interior foxing, light marginal stains on covers.
Preface by M. Louise d'Alq.
Autograph inscription signed by Armand Bourgeois to Séverine: "... le touchant et pénétrant auteur de autour d'un problème..." ["... the touching and penetrating author of around a problem..."]
€100
Adolphe THIERS
Discours sur les libertés politiques prononcé par M. Thiers au corps législatif dans la séance du 28 Mars 1865
Lheureux & Cie|Paris 1865|13 x 21.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Some foxing.
Half black shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with triple gilt fillets, gilt arms at foot of spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, one lower corner slightly damaged, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Adolphe Thiers to the Marquis de Bouillé.
Provenance: from the library of the Marquis de Bouillé with his gilt arms at foot of spine.
€300
Pierre PORTAIL
Deux aspects de la criminalité systématique dans les camps de concentration allemands : La psychose collective allemande - Terrain et facteurs de développement
Imprimeries réunies • Université de Paris - Faculté de Droit|Chambéry 1947|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition of this thesis defended by Pierre Portail.
Two small repaired tears on the lightly sunned spine.
Rare.
Moving and precious autograph inscription signed by Pierre Portail to Frédéric-Henry Manhès, known as Colonel Manhès, who was Jean Moulin's deputy then arrested by the French police and deported to Buchenwald: "Au colonel Manhès, Président de la F.N.D.I.P." ["To Colonel Manhès, President of the F.N.D.I.P."], avec mes sentiments respectueux. P. Portail. Février 1948." ["with my respectful sentiments. P. Portail. February 1948."]
After the war Colonel Manhès was president of the National Federation of Deported and Interned Resistance Fighters...
€450
Pierre VIDAL-NAQUET
Mémoires Tome II : Le Trouble et la Lumière 1955-1998
Seuil|Paris 1998|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Pierre Vidal-Naquet to Réjane and Pierre Le Bat.
€60
Pierre VIDAL-NAQUET
Mémoires Tome I : La brisure et l'attete 1930-1955
Seuil|Paris 1998|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine and covers very slightly and marginally lightened, handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Pierre Vidal-Naquet to Réjane and Pierre Le Bat: "... en souvenir d'une rencontre sympathique à la Hune" ["... in memory of a pleasant meeting at La Hune"].
€60
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
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...
€50
Jeanne MARÉCHAL
Lettre manuscrite adressée à Carlo Rim
S. n.|Paris 31 juillet 1963|13.50 x 21 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter dated and signed by Jeanne Maréchal, co-founder, with her husband Maurice and caricaturist Henri-Pierre Gassier, of the famous weekly political-satirical publication "Le Canard enchaîné", addressed to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim, 11 lines in blue ink, the letter on Le Canard enchaîné letterhead.
Jeanne Maréchal thanks Carlo Rim for his kind letter and for the vivid memory he retains of Maurice Maréchal, founder with his wife Jeanne and illustrator Henri-Pierre Gassier, of the famous Canard enchaîné. : "Hé oui, Maurice en aurait bien ri et je vous en remercie de vous en souvenir..." ["Oh yes, Maurice would...
€80
Marcel BLEUSTEIN-BLANCHET
Sur mon antenne - Souvenirs d'une radio libre
Gallimard|Paris 1947|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on deckle-edged paper, ours specially printed for General Koenig.
Bradel binding in full white cardboard simulating vellum, spine with four compartments decorated with panels outlined in red, red fillet frame on boards, front cover preserved, top edge red.
Precious autograph inscription from Marcel Bleustein, who took the pseudonym Blanchet during the Resistance, to General Koenig, the great victor of the battle of Bir Hakeim: "Pour monsieur le général Koenig, en témoignage de ma grande admiration et de mon respectueux attachement. Son ancien officier de presse Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet le 24 Nov. 1948" [For General Koenig, as a...
€750
Frédéric PASSY
De la souveraineté temporelle des papes au point de vue de la justice et de la religion
E. Dentu|Paris 1860|15.50 x 25 cm|broché
First edition.
Some lacks to head and foot of spine as well as to corners of boards, worming to boards, offsetting from blue cover to title page.
Rare.
Autograph inscription signed by Frédéric Passy to Victor Modesse.

€80
ANONYME
De l'administration diocésaine en Languedoc, pour servir d'instruction aux députés de cette province aux etats-généraux
S. n.|s. l. 1789|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition presented in its original wrappers.
Rare and handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by the author: "Pour monsieur le marquis de Chalvet. Na : cet écrit fut publié en xbre 1788." ["For monsieur le marquis de Chalvet. Note: this work was published in December 1788."]
€200
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
P.-Louis RIVIÈRE
Le palais et la guerre
La revue hebdomadaire|Paris 1919|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition published in a small number of copies of this offprint from the weekly review.
Covers stained, small corner losses to covers.
Autograph inscription signed by P.-Louis Rivière to his cousins.
€50
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
Emmanuel d' ASTIER
Les grands
Gallimard|Paris 1961|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine soiled, red stains to right margin of front cover, back cover marginally soiled.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Emmanuel d'Astier to Carlo Rim: "Pour Carlo Rim après 25 années et un échange de souvenirs dans la symparhie d'As." ["For Carlo Rim after 25 years and an exchange of memories in the sympathy of As."]
Carlo Rim, author of "Ma belle Marseille", was a Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker and friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as André Salmon and Max Jacob.
€50
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
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
Jacqueline de ROMILLY
Tragédie grecque au fil des ans
Les Belles Lettres|Paris 1995|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacqueline de Romilly to Patrice de Plunkett.

€70
Louis de FOUQUIERES
Parade pour une armée défunte - Histoire de l'armée française de 1939 à 1962 - Exemplaire de l'as des as des Forces aériennes françaises libres Pierre Clostermann
Muller édition|Issy-les-Moulineaux 1997|16 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Louis de Fouquières to Pierre Clostermann: "Pour notre grand as Pierre Clostermann avec toute mon admiration et mon amitié. L. de Fouquières." ["To our great ace Pierre Clostermann with all my admiration and friendship. L. de Fouquières."]
€100
Daniel COSTELLE
Les prisonniers - 380 000 soldats de Hitler aux U.S.A. - Exemplaire de l'as des as des Forces aériennes françaises libres Pierre Clostermann
Flammarion|Paris 1975|14 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a slight tear on the front cover diminishing to disappear from the following two pages.
Iconography
Precious autograph inscription signed by Daniel Costelles to Pierre Clostermann: "Pour Pierre avec ma très très grande reconnaissance. D.C.." ["For Pierre with my very very great gratitude. D.C.."]
€80
Marie-Magdeleine SAEYEYS
Les voix de Saint-Gilles - Exemplaire de l'as des as des Forces aériennes françaises libres Pierre Clostermann
Editions Solédi|Liège 1948|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy despite covers slightly and marginally sunned without significance.
Exceptional autograph inscription signed by Marie-Magdeleine Saeyeys to the ace of aces of the Free French Air Forces (F.A.F.L.) Pierre Clostermann: "Au wing commander Pierre Clostermann. A chacun son combat, aux uns la splendeur des étoiles, aux autres les ténèbres... lorsqu'il est inscrit en nous pour éternellement le devoir accompli, qu'importe l'oubli des foules. M.M. Saeyeys. 19 août 1968." ["To wing commander Pierre Clostermann. To each his own combat, to some the splendor of the stars, to others the darkness... when duty accomplished is inscribed in us for eternity, what...
€300
Manuel VALLS
Pouvoir
Stock|Paris 2010|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Autograph signature of Manuel Vall on the title page.

€50
Jacques ISORNI, Louis CADARS
Histoire véridique de la Grande Guerre
Flammarion|Paris 1968|15 x 21 cm|reliure de l''éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's ochre paper boards, dust jacket preserved with slight marginal tears of no consequence.
Light foxing to top edge.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jacques Isorni to Hubert Beuve-Méry with the additional signature of Louis Cadars.

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€80
Jean EFFEL
Le colonel de La Rocque
Gallimard|Paris 1936|13.50 x 18 cm|agrafé
First edition of this collection of political satirical drawings published in Le canard enchaîné and Marianne, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Small tears and corner losses to spine at board margins, which is inevitable given the fragility of this paper, a small mark in blue ballpoint pen on the back board.
Fine and amusing autograph inscription signed by Jean Effel to Carlo Rim and his wife Alice with a small drawing of a little bird: "Au salopard Carlo rim le salopard Jean Effel avec son amitié et un petit oiseau (et une tache)" ["To the bastard Carlo rim the bastard Jean Effel with his friendship and a little bird (and a stain)"], as Jean...
€100
Raoul SALAN
Mémoires, tome I : Fin d'un Empire - "Le sens d'un engagement" Juin 1899 - Septembre1946
Presses de la Cité|Paris 1970|13.50 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Publisher's full red skyvertex binding, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
Autograph inscription from Raoul Salan to Jean-Michel Roger.
€80
Gaston RIOU
Europe, ma patrie
Librairie Valois|Paris 1928|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 10 hors commerce copies numbered on Arches laid paper, the most limited deluxe paper printing after 9 Japan.
Spine sunned, rear board soiled, small foxing spots on endpapers, title page and half-title marginally shaded.
Letter-preface by Raymond Poincaré.
Autograph inscription signed by Gaston Riou to Carlo Rim below the justification page: "... son ami fervent..."
€80
Jean EFFEL
Mille neuf cent 45 - Fillette
Edibel|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1945|27 x 21 cm|agrafé
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, consisting of 67 anti-Pétain and anti-collaborationist drawings by Jean Effel.
Pleasant copy considering the fragility of the paper, light tears without consequence to margins of covers, two tears without loss to centers of pages 46 and 49, back cover lightly soiled.
Preface by Pierre Bénard.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Effel to Carlo Rim and his wife Alice, enhanced with a small drawing representing an angel's head.
€100
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
Noël FAVRELIÈRE
Le Désert à l'Aube
Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine sunned.
Signed autograph inscription from Noël Favrelière to Jean-François Tournaire.

€120
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
Jehanne D'ORLIAC
Christine de Suède, la Reine chaste et folle
Editions des portiques|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on pure Lafuma laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the title page slightly shadowed due to the frontispiece portrait on the facing page.
Signed autograph inscription from Jehanne d'Orliac to Louis Brun.
€120
Edmond JOUHAUD
La Vie est un Combat (Souvenirs 1924-1944)
Fayard|Paris 1974|14 x 22 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full blue cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket (which has small tears and adhesive residue from postal envelope tape on an inner flap) and its tricolored wraparound band.
Autograph inscription signed by Edmond Jouhaud to the wife of General Pierre Marette, recently widowed, presenting his condolences: "... j'apprends le deuil cruel qui vous touche en la personne de votre époux, mon ami, avec qui je me trouvais à Saint Cyr en 1924..." ["I learn of the cruel loss that touches you in the person of your husband, my friend, with whom I was at Saint Cyr in 1924..."], envelope...
€100
Jules-Théophile, Amiral DOCTEUR
Carnet de Bord 1914-1918
La Nouvelle société d'édition|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of a few numbered copies on pure laid paper of which no mention is made.
Minor tears without consequence to the spine at head and at the deckled edges, traces of light corner folds to the boards, a light stain in the margin of the first board, rare full-margined copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Admiral Jules-Théophile Docteur to Monsieur Delesalle.
€150
Jean-Claude MASSON
De la Révolution aux Années molles, chroniques parisiennes suivi de Le Génocide culturel de la France
Garamond|Paris 2005|15 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Precious dated autograph inscription signed by Jean-Claude Masson: "A Julien Gracq avec le souvenir (vif) de notre rencontre (furtive) autour d'Octavio Paz, très cordialement." ["To Julien Gracq with the (vivid) memory of our (brief) meeting about Octavio Paz, very cordially."]

€60
François FETJO
Voyage sentimental
Editions des Syrtes|Paris 2001|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.

Spine and boards marginally lightened.

Signed autograph inscription from François Fejtö to his fellow historian Jean-Pierre Rioux.

€70
Duc de BRISSAC
Les Brissac Maison de Cossé
Fasquelle|Paris 1952|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Small tear at foot of spine, light worming to upper left corner of front board.
Fine autograph inscription signed by a member of the Brissac family: "Un cousin de l'auteur et un ami de Vincennes touché de l'intérêt que vous portez à une famille qui a connu jusqu'aux cachots du donjon. Charles de Cossé de Brissac 22 Novembre 1957." ["A cousin of the author and a friend from Vincennes, touched by the interest you show in a family that has known even the dungeons of the keep. Charles de Cossé de Brissac November 22, 1957."]
€50
Pierre VIDAL-NAQUET
Mémoires. Tome I : La Brisure et l'Attente 1930-1955. - Tome II. Le Trouble et la Lumière 1955-1998
Seuil|Paris 1995-1998|14.50 x 22 cm|2 volumes brochés
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies for each of the volumes.
Handsome set.
Dated and signed autograph inscriptions from Pierre Vidal-Naquet to a couple of his friends named Jacques and Marie-Claude.
€150
Martin GRAY
La Vie renaîtra de la Nuit
Robert Laffont|Paris 1977|15 x 24 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature by Martin Gray on the front free endpaper.
€50
Abel DECHÊNE
Le Dauphin fils de Louis XV
Librairie du Dauphin|Paris 1931|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite spine lightly sunned.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Abel Dechêne to historian Louis Madelin.
€80
André SANTINI
C'est mon Opinion et je la partage
Albin Michel|Paris 1992|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by André Santini to a woman named Marité: "... dont je sais qu'elle apprécie l'air du temps. En souvenir d'un commun amour pour la peinture." ["... who I know appreciates the spirit of the times. In memory of a shared love for painting."]

€60
Charles TILLON
On chantait rouge
Robert Laffont|Paris 1977|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Signed autograph inscription from Charles Tillon, leader of the Francs-Tireurs et Partisans during the Resistance and later minister, to Jean-Luc Robin.
€150
Jean-Noël JEANNEREY
Echec à Panurge. L'Audiovisuel public au Service de la Différence
Seuil|Paris 1986|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Noël Jeannerey to Françoise Templaire.
€50
Miguel Angel SANZ
Mémoires d'un p'tit Gars des Faubourgs de Madrid Pilote de Chasse de la République
Editions Tma|Paris 2005|17.50 x 25 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition in French.
Publisher's full boards binding, smooth spine, illustrated covers.
Handsome copy, illustrations by Jean-Jacques Beurtheray.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Miguel Angel Sanz to Doctor Kernbaum.
€100
Antoine ARGOUD
La Décadence, l'Imposture, et la Tragédie
Fayard|Paris 1974|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Autograph inscription signed by Antoine Argoud: "Paris le 15 Mars 1975. A Mme Falabot, à la femme d'un pied noir mort en Algérie. Avec mes respectueux hommages. Antoine Argoud." ["Paris March 15, 1975. To Mrs. Falabot, to the wife of a pied noir who died in Algeria. With my respectful homage. Antoine Argoud."]
€100
Dominique LAPIERRE
Il était Minuit moins cinq à Bhopal
Robert Laffont|Paris 2001|15 x 24 cm|broché
First edition.
Some light foxing to margins of certain leaves.
Iconography.
About the industrial disaster that occurred in Bhopal, India, which cost the lives of approximately 25,000-30,000 people according to victims' associations and only 7,575 according to Indian authorities.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Dominique Lapierre probably to Régine Deforges: "A la bellissime Régine, de tout coeur. D. Lapierre 1.10.2001" ["To the most beautiful Régine, wholeheartedly. D. Lapierre 1.10.2001"]
€60
Claude MOSSE
La Femme dans la Grèce antique
Albin Michel|Paris 1995|13 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Claude Mossé to Patrice de Plunkett.

€70
Jean GIONO (pref.) Romée de VILLENEUVE
Dix Ans d'Erreurs
Les presses universelles|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Foreword by Jean Giono.
Signed autograph inscription from Romée de Villeneuve to Monsieur Le Duc de Levis-Mirepoix.

€60
Shimon PERES
Portrait photographique signé de Shimon Peres
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1975]|15 x 11 cm|une feuille
Photographic portrait of Shimon Peres shown facing forward, posed in front of his library.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Shimon Peres, in blue ink at the foot of his portrait.
€150
Martin Luther KING
La seule Révolution
Casterman|Paris 1968|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation established by Jacques Potin, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Light rubbing to board margins, small foxing to endpapers and top edge.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Potin.

€50
Peter TOWNSEND
Duel dans la Nuit. La suite de Duel d'Aigles
Robert Laffont|Paris 1987|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Iconography, handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription by Peter Townsend, in French, to Joël Pampin.
€120
Bertrand DELANOE
Pour l'Honneur de Paris. Chronique 1977-2020
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1999|15 x 23 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite three light stains on the lower edge without any damage to the text.
Autograph inscription signed by Bertrand Delanoë to a close collaborator named Cécile: "A toi, chère Cécile, au nom des valeurs et des combats partagés. De l'amour de la vie ; de la ville. Amicalement." ["To you, dear Cécile, in the name of shared values and struggles. For the love of life; of the city. With friendship."]

€50
FAWZI [Fawzi BAGHDADLI]
A Poings levés et Mains tendues
Chez l'auteur|Paris 2004|21 x 29.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy illustrated with political and polemical drawings by Fawzi.
Preface by Patrick Cami.
Signed and dated autograph inscription from Fawzi to a person named Yoram accompanied by an original drawing depicting an outstretched arm brandishing a placard in the middle of which is written the name of the dedicatee.

€100
STING [Gordon Matthew Thomas SUMMER] Jean-Pierre DUTILLEUX
Amazonie - Lutte pour la Vie
J.-C. Lattès • Fondation Forêt vierge|Paris 1989|22.50 x 31 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition which was not printed on deluxe paper (grand papier).
A beautiful copy, illustrations.
Publisher's binding with full black boards, photographic first board.
Sting's handwritten signature accompanied, underneath, with the printed stamp of the “Fondation Forêt Vierge” led by Sting and Jean-Pierre Dutilleux.
€300
Zoubeïda BITTARI
O mes Soeurs musulmanes, pleurez !
Gallimard|Paris 1964|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Preface by Miriam Cendrars.
Rare two-color autograph inscription dated and signed by Zoubeïda Bittari to madame Levêque.
€150
Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE
Doriot ou la Vie d'un Ouvrier français
Les éditions populaires françaises|Saint-Denis 1936|13.50 x 18 cm|agrafé
First edition on ordinary paper.
A small light stain on the front cover.
Rare signed autograph inscription from Pierre Drieu la Rochelle on this text: "A mademoiselle (Marguerite ou plutôt Juliette) Leven Drieu la Rochelle qui n'est ni Faust ni Roméo." ["To Miss (Marguerite or rather Juliette) Leven Drieu la Rochelle who is neither Faust nor Romeo."]
€500
Maxime WEYGAND
... et que vive la France
La Colombe|Paris 1953|13.50 x 21 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full white paper boards, smooth spine, illustrated front cover, two light dampstains at head and foot of front cover extending to spine.
Work illustrated by Annie Vallotton.
Signed autograph inscription from Maxime Weygand to Patrice Morin: "... ce petit livre écrit pour lire, où il trouvera de l'Histoire, des histoires... et des conseils. Amicalement Weygand." ["... this little book written to be read, where he will find History, stories... and advice. Cordially Weygand."]

€50
René LAURET
Faites travailler l'Allemagne
Le Portulan|Paris 1948|13 x 18.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy given the poor quality of this post-war paper.
Signed autograph inscription from René Lauret to Alfred Fabre-Luce.

€50
Erich LUDENDORFF
1932 La Guerre
Imprimerie Artra|Paris 1931|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation established by Albert Lapoule.
Preface by Jean Fabry.
Some minor foxing, spine sunned, stains on the second board.
Signed autograph inscription from Albert Lapoule to Jeanne Billard.
€50
Indira GANDHI
Bristol à en-tête du "Prime Minister House" à New Delhi enrichi de la signature d'Indira Gandhi
S. n.|New Delhi 1980|10.50 x 4 cm|une feuille
Bristol letterhead from "Prime Minister House" in New Delhi, on which Indira Gandhi, then Prime Minister of India, added her manuscript signature which she dated 1980.
Handsome copy.
€600
Léopold Sédar SENGHOR
Carte de Voeux du Président du Sénégal Léopold Sédar Senghor qu'il a signée avec sa femme
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1978]|20.50 x 12.50 cm|une feuille
New Year's card from the President of Senegal Léopold Sédar Senghor and Madame President Colette Léopold Sédar Senghor.
Handsome copy.
Autograph signatures of Léopold Sédar Senghor and his wife Colette, in blue ink, at the foot of the New Year's card.
€100
Ronald REAGAN
Carte de Visite signée du Gouverneur et futur Président Ronald Reagan
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1978]|9.50 x 6.50 cm|une feuille
Printed visiting card of California Governor Ronald Reagan
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Ronald Reagan in blue ink below the printed mention "Governor Ronald Reagan".
€350
Henry Alfred KISSINGER
Portrait photographique signé de Henry Kissinger
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1980]|20.50 x 25.50 cm|une feuille
Photographic portrait of Henry Alfred Kissinger shown from the front and wearing a pair of glasses.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Henry Alfred Kissinger in black ink at the foot of his portrait.
€300
George BUSH
Portrait photographique signé de George Bush
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1989]|20.50 x 25.50 cm|une feuille
Photographic portrait of United States President George Bush shown slightly in profile and posing before the American flag in his White House office.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of George Bush in black ink at the foot of his portrait.
€450
Mouammar KADHAFI
Portrait photographique signé de Mouammar Kadhafi
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1980]|16 x 21.50 cm|une feuille
Photographic portrait mounted on rigid cardboard of the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi seated in an armchair and smiling at the camera.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Muammar Gaddafi in red felt-tip pen on his portrait.
€1,000
Grace, Princesse de Monaco KELLY
Bristol de S.A.S. la Princesse de Monaco signé de Grace KellySigned bristol of Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1980]|13.50 x 9 cm|une feuille
Signed bristol of Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco

[ca 1980] | 13,5 x 9 cm | one card

Specimen visiting card with the signature of Her Serene Highness Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly.
Pleasant copy, stamp printed “specimen” on the verso of the visiting card.
Handwritten signature of Grace Kelly in blue felt pen.
€1,500
Kurt WALDHEIM
Portrait photographique signé de Kurt Waldheim
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1985]|8.50 x 14.50 cm|une feuille
Photographic portrait of Kurt Waldheim slightly in profile.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Kurt Waldheim below his portrait.
€70
Shimon PERES
Portrait photographique signé de Shimon Peres
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1975]|15 x 11 cm|une feuille
Photographic portrait of Shimon Peres shown from the front, his head slightly tilted to his left.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature by Shimon Peres, in blue ink.
€150
Helmut KOHL
Portrait photographique signé d'Helmut Kohl
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1990]|10.50 x 15 cm|une feuille
Photographic portrait of Helmut Kohl shown facing forward and wearing a pair of glasses.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature by Helmut Kohl in black ink at the foot of his portrait.
€150
Léopold Sédar SENGHOR
Portrait photographique dédicacé de Léopold Sédar Senghor
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1990]|13.50 x 22 cm|une feuille
Photographic portrait of Léopold Sédar Senghor shown slightly in profile and wearing a pair of glasses.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Léopold Sédar Senghor, in blue ink on the verso of the photograph, to (Frédéric) Brion and his wife.
€200
Margaret THATCHER
Carte de visite signée de Margaret Thatcher
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1985]|10.50 x 9 cm|une feuille
Signed visiting card from Margaret Thatcher when she was Prime Minister of Great Britain (position she held from 1979 to 1990) at 10 Downing Street address.
Handsome copy.
Manuscript signature of Margaret Thatcher in blue ink.
€500
Louis GUITARD
Chroniques de Septembre
Editions du Scorpion|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, with preface by Eugène Frot.
Autograph inscription signed by Louis Guitard to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
€50
Emile ROCHE
Perspectives Franco-Marocaines
Editions Atlantides|Casablanca 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Some worming to spine, preface by Albert Sarraut.
Signed and inscribed by Emile Roche to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
€50
Robert d' HARCOURT
Catholiques d'Allemagne
Plon|Paris 1938|13 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Robert d'Harcourt to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
€60
Marcel BARRIERE
Les Princes d'Orléans
Gallimard|Paris 1933|13 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Marcel Barrière to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
€50
Gaston BERGERY
Air Afrique Voie impériale
Grasset|Paris 1927|19 x 26 cm|broché
First edition, one of 16 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours one of 6 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with 13 photographic plates hors-texte.
Some light foxing, small marginal tears to covers, full-margined copy.
Manuscript note by Gaston Bergery on the front endpaper: "Pour donner à L. FL l'envie de partir. G." ["To give L. FL the desire to leave. G."] as an autograph inscription.
€300
Henri de KERILLIS, Raymond CARTIER
Faisons le point...
Grasset|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine slightly browned and rubbed at foot.
Autograph inscription signed by Henri de Kerillis to Alfred Fabre-Luce enriched with the signature of Raymond Cartier.
€50
Robert de SAINT-JEAN
La vraie Révolution de Roosevelt
Grasset|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Robert Saint-Jean to Alfred Fabre-Luce: "...cette esquisse d'une Amérique qui essaie des valeurs nouvelles..." ["...this sketch of an America trying new values..."]

€50
Jean MARKALE
Les Celtes et la Civilisation celtique. Mythe et Histoire
Payot|Paris 1992|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
New edition.
Handsome copy despite the spine and boards being slightly and marginally lightened.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Markale to Alain Kerlorc'h: "... cette plongée dans l'univers étrange de nos ancêtres du bout du monde..." ["... this dive into the strange universe of our ancestors from the ends of the earth..."]
€50
François PIÉTRI
Lucien Bonaparte à Madrid
Grasset|Lyon 1951|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, fourth edition statement.
Iconography.
Light worming to spine.
Signed and inscribed by François Pietri to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
€50
Bertrand de JOUVENEL
Problèmes de l'Angleterre socialiste
La Table Ronde|Paris 1947|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Light worming to board margins.
Signed and inscribed by Bertrand de Jouvenel to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
Printed statement crossed out, probably by Bertrand de Jouvenel, below the title on the title page.
€80
Emile G. LEONARD
L'Armée et ses Problèmes au XVIIIe Siècle
Plon|Paris 1938|14 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy
Spine very slightly sunned without gravity.
Signed autograph inscription from Emile G. Léonard to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
€70
Gaëtan BERNOVILLE
La Farce de la Main tendue. Du "Frente Popular" au "Front Populaire"
Grasset|Paris 1938|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy
Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
Autograph inscription signed by Gaëtan Bernoville to Alfred Fabre-Luce: "... au vaillant et lucide directeur de l'Assaut..." ["...to the valiant and lucid director of l'Assaut..."]
€80
Alain JUPPÉ
La Tentation de Venise
Grasset|Paris 1993|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Alain Juppé to Alain Kerlorc'h: "... de montois à montois..." ["... from one person from Mont to another person from Mont..."]
€50
Alain JUPPÉ
Entre nous
Nil éditions|Paris 1996|11.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from Alain Juppé to Alain Kerlorc'h.
€50
Bertrand de JOUVENEL
La Crise du Capitalisme américain
Gallimard|Paris 1933|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Signed and inscribed by Bertrand de Jouvenel to Alfred Fabre-Luce and his wife Charlotte: "... ce travail de documentation d'où l'on peut tirer des faits à l'occasion. Il a été fait pour servir de 'silo à faits' avec respectivement, mes hommages et mes amitiés..." ["... this work of documentation from which one can draw facts as needed. It was made to serve as a 'silo of facts' with respectively, my respects and my friendship..."]
€80