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Signed Books, Presentation Copies
  2. Les conditions de la victoire - Tome 1 : La France se sauve par elle-même - De juillet à mi-novembre 1914
    Charles MAURRAS

    Les conditions de la victoire - Tome 1 : La France se sauve par elle-même - De juillet à mi-novembre 1914

    Nouvelle librairie nationale|Paris 1916|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 88 copies on laid paper, the first 82 being nominative, ours, No. 5, in the name of Léon Daudet.
    Half chocolate brown morocco binding with corners, spine with four raised bands heavily rubbed, top headcap worn away, gilt date at foot, author's name and navy blue morocco title label, boards, endpapers and pastedowns of moiré-effect paper, covers and spine preserved, corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt on deckled edges.
    Precious signed autograph inscription by Charles Maurras below the justification page: "A Madame Léon Daudet , respectueux hommage d'un admirateur, compère et ami. Charles Maurras." ["To Madame Léon Daudet, respectful homage from an...
    €300
  3. Manuel de survie de la femme moderne
    Frigide BARJOT, Basile de KOCH

    Manuel de survie de la femme moderne

    Presses de la renaissance|Paris 2007|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Frigide Barjot to a friend named Amélie: "... dédie avec émotion le Manuel de survie de la femme moderne pour savoir comment faire pour emmener transept à la une de Marie-Claire ! Mille baisers." ["...dedicates with emotion the Modern Woman's Survival Manual to know how to get transept on the cover of Marie-Claire! A thousand kisses."]
    €50
  4. Portrait photographique signé d'Yitzhak Shamir
    Yitzhak SHAMIR

    Portrait photographique signé d'Yitzhak Shamir

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1985]|8.50 x 12.50 cm|une feuille
    Photographic portrait of Yitzhak Shamir shown slightly in profile.
    Handsome copy.
    Manuscript signature of Yitzhak Shamir, in black ink at the foot of his portrait.
    €150
  5. Portrait photographique signé de Shimon Peres
    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 front, posed before his library.
    Handsome copy.
    Manuscript signature by Shimon Peres, in blue ink at the foot of his portrait.
    €150
  6. 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
  7. L'autre revanche - Exemplaire de Jean Richard, père de l'auteur et grand-père de Carlo Rim
    Marius RICHARD

    L'autre revanche - Exemplaire de Jean Richard, père de l'auteur et grand-père de Carlo Rim

    Boivin & Cie|Paris 1916|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, with third edition statement.
    Half orange morocco binding, smooth spine browned decorated with gilt typographical motifs, marbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt.
    On an endpaper, a visiting card of Edouard Herriot has been mounted on which he added these manuscript words: "Merci mon cher Richard, je vous lirai la plume à la main. Cordialement Edouard." ["Thank you my dear Richard, I will read you pen in hand. Cordially Edouard."]
    Finally, we include two postcards dated December 8, 1918 addressed by Marius Richard to his father and representing two monuments of the city of Metz: the cathedral...
    €150
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Un secteur de la Résistance française - Le livre blanc de Buchenwald
    Louis FERRAND, COLLECTIF

    Un secteur de la Résistance française - Le livre blanc de Buchenwald

    Les Éditions de la Déportation et de la Résistance|Paris s. d. [circa 1955]|24 x 31 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Unlettered grey cloth spine, the title of the work has been added, certainly by the dedicatee, in blue ballpoint pen, some angular creases on the boards.
    Moving autograph inscription dated and signed by Louis Ferrand: "A mon ami Marcovitch Louis, mon frère de chaîne à Buchenwald. Fraternel souvenir des années sombres. 11 septembre 1966. Louis Ferrand matricule 81.106." [To my friend Marcovitch Louis, my chain brother at Buchenwald. Fraternal memory of the dark years. September 11, 1966. Louis Ferrand registration number 81.106.]
    Communist militant and resistance fighter, Louis Ferrand was arrested on November 1, 1943 and severely tortured to the...
    €300
  11. Le mauvais traité : de la victoire à Locarno, chronique d'une décadance - Tome 1 seul
    Charles MAURRAS

    Le mauvais traité : de la victoire à Locarno, chronique d'une décadance - Tome 1 seul

    Editions du Capitole|Paris 1928|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Spine sunned with two small tears and lacks at head and foot, minor marginal foxing on boards.
    Signed autograph inscription from Charles Maurras to Noël B. de la Mort, literary pseudonym of Noël Bayon.
    Bookplate of Noël B. de la Mort pasted facing the first endpaper.
    €70
  12. Fragment d'un dialogue latin du IXe siècle entre Térence et un bouffon
    TÉRENCE, Anatole de MONTAIGLON

    Fragment d'un dialogue latin du IXe siècle entre Térence et un bouffon

    Imprimerie de Giraudet et Jouaust|Paris 1849|13.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 50 copies on laid paper of this offprint from the journal l'Amateur de livres.
    Brochure presented under green plain wrappers, some interior foxing, gift inscription in pen at head of verso of second cover.
    This edition, established by Anatole de Montaiglon, was published from the manuscript of the Bibliothèque Nationale.
    Autograph inscription signed by Anatole de Montaiglon to monsieur Leblant in upper right corner of the title page.

    €60
  13. Revenir - Drancy - Auschwitz - Bergen-Belsen
    Tobias SCHIFF

    Revenir - Drancy - Auschwitz - Bergen-Belsen

    Talus d'approche|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1995|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Presented by Jean-Marc Turine.
    Autograph inscription from the latter to Georges Goldfayn.



    €60
  14. 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
  15. Les voleurs, physiologie de leurs moeurs et de leur langage - Ouvrage qui dévoile les ruses de tous les fripons, et destiné à devenir le Vade mecum de tous les honnêtes gens
    Eugène-François VIDOCQ

    Les voleurs, physiologie de leurs moeurs et de leur langage - Ouvrage qui dévoile les ruses de tous les fripons, et destiné à devenir le Vade mecum de tous les honnêtes gens

    Chez l'auteur|Paris 1837|13.50 x 21.50 cm|2 volumes reliés en 1
    First edition.
    Some light foxing. One hole affecting the text on page 395, the following leaf shows two repaired tears without loss.
    Half black shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with triple gilt compartments, black embossed paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Illustrated work, as frontispiece to the first volume, with a portrait of Eugène-François Vidocq by Eugène Devéria.
    Manuscript signature of Eugène-François Vidocq below his portrait.
    Our copy is exceptionally enhanced with a precision and manuscript modifications on the title page: he added "de Paris" after his patronymic...
    €1,200
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Les grandes pointures de l'histoire
    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
  20. La liga de los naciones, trabajos de la secunda asamblea
    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
  22. 12 Mai 1776. La Disgrâce de Turgot
    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
  23. 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
    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
  24. Discours sur les libertés politiques prononcé par M. Thiers au corps législatif dans la séance du 28 Mars 1865
    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
  25. Deux aspects de la criminalité systématique dans les camps de concentration allemands : La psychose collective allemande - Terrain et facteurs de développement
    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
  27. Mémoires Tome I : La brisure et l'attete 1930-1955
    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
  28. 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
  29. 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...
    €50
  30. Lettre manuscrite adressée à Carlo Rim
    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
  31. Sur mon antenne - Souvenirs d'une radio libre
    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
  34. 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
  35. Le palais et la guerre
    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
  36. 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
  37. Les grands
    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
  38. 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
  39. 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."]

    €100
  40. Tragédie grecque au fil des ans
    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
  41. 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
    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
  42. Les prisonniers - 380 000 soldats de Hitler aux U.S.A. - Exemplaire de l'as des as des Forces aériennes françaises libres Pierre Clostermann
    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
  43. Les voix de Saint-Gilles - Exemplaire de l'as des as des Forces aériennes françaises libres Pierre Clostermann
    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
  44. Pouvoir
    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
  45. Histoire véridique de la Grande Guerre
    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
  46. Le colonel de La Rocque
    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
  48. Europe, ma patrie
    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
  49. Mille neuf cent 45 - Fillette
    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
  50. 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
  51. Le Désert à l'Aube
    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
  52. 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
  53. Christine de Suède, la Reine chaste et folle
    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
  54. La Vie est un Combat (Souvenirs 1924-1944)
    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
  55. Carnet de Bord 1914-1918
    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
  56. De la Révolution aux Années molles, chroniques parisiennes suivi de Le Génocide culturel de la France
    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
  57. Voyage sentimental
    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
  58. Les Brissac Maison de Cossé
    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
  60. La Vie renaîtra de la Nuit
    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
  61. Le Dauphin fils de Louis XV
    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
  62. C'est mon Opinion et je la partage
    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
  63. On chantait rouge
    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
  66. La Décadence, l'Imposture, et la Tragédie
    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
  67. Il était Minuit moins cinq à Bhopal
    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
  68. La Femme dans la Grèce antique
    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
  69. Dix Ans d'Erreurs
    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
  70. Portrait photographique signé de Shimon Peres
    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
  71. La seule Révolution
    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
  72. Duel dans la Nuit. La suite de Duel d'Aigles
    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
  73. Pour l'Honneur de Paris. Chronique 1977-2020
    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
  74. A Poings levés et Mains tendues
    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
  75. Amazonie - Lutte pour la Vie
    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
  76. O mes Soeurs musulmanes, pleurez !
    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
  77. Doriot ou la Vie d'un Ouvrier français
    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
  78. ... et que vive la France
    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
  79. Faites travailler l'Allemagne
    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
  80. 1932 La Guerre
    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
  84. Portrait photographique signé de Henry Kissinger
    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
  85. Portrait photographique signé de George Bush
    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
  86. Portrait photographique signé de Mouammar Kadhafi
    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
  87. Bristol de S.A.S. la Princesse de Monaco signé de Grace Kelly
    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
  88. Portrait photographique signé de Kurt Waldheim
    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
  89. Portrait photographique signé de Shimon Peres
    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
  90. Portrait photographique signé d'Helmut Kohl
    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
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