Rare works on the 1918-1939 period: economic crisis, rise of fascism and Roaring Twenties society

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Henri de Korab to Henri Béraud: "... qui le premier fit du reportage un grand art..." ["who was the first to make reporting a great art..."]
Cover illustrated by A. Noël.
Preface by Henry de Jouvenel.
A lack at foot of spine.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud in Ré.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Precious and fine autograph inscription signed by René Benjamin to Henri Béraud: "... que j'aime et que j'admire, parce qu'il est un des deux ou trois écrivains vivants de notre époque! ..." ["... whom I love and admire, because he is one of the two or three living writers of our time! ..."]
Spine sunned and warped, some light foxing without significance.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Mathieu Varille to Henri Béraud: "... qui a vu l'Espagne sous d'autres jours..." ["...who has seen Spain in other days..."]
Work decorated with illustrations by Madame Favrot-Houllevigue.
Handsome copy.
Provenance: from the Île de Ré library of Henri Béraud.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Precious signed autograph inscription from François de Hauteclocque to Henri Béraud.
Light foxing to covers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's Ré library.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from René Benjamin to Henri Béraud "... que j'aime parce qu'il est libre et fort..." ["... whom I love because he is free and strong..."]
Illustrated.
Minor foxing without consequence affecting mainly the endpapers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.

First edition, one of 18 copies hors commerce numbered on "pur-fil" paper, ours specially printed for Henri Beraud, deluxe edition with 5 other pure yarn.
Precious autograph signed Georges Suarez: "A Henri Beraud these characters are vapid beside his, with all my friendship."
Two gaps at the head and foot of the back, a clear wetting at the foot of the first flat at the witnesses, some spots affecting mainly flat and guards.
Provenance: the Henri Beraud rétaise library.

First edition, an advance copy
Precious full-page signed autograph inscription from Georges Suarez to Henri Béraud: "Mon cher Henri il y a un autre exemplaire pour vous, mais puisque j'ai cette occasion de correspondre et vous dire mon admiration pour votre "Gerbe d'or" que j'ai achevée et mon amitié pour vous, je ne laisse pas échapper. Georges Suarez" ["My dear Henri there is another copy for you, but since I have this opportunity to correspond and tell you my admiration for your 'Gerbe d'or' which I have finished and my friendship for you, I do not let it slip away. Georges Suarez"].
Two lacks and a repaired tear at head and foot of spine, foxing to...

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Georges Suarez: "A Henri Béraud que j'aime..." ["To Henri Béraud whom I love..."]
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud on Île de Ré.

First edition, one advance (service de presse) copy.
Handsome and rare autograph inscription signed by Dieudonné Costes to Henri Béraud.
Small marginal foxings on the covers
Provenance : Henri Béraud's library, from Île-de-Ré.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Robert Boucard to Henri Béraud: "... en toute admiration..." ["... in complete admiration..."]
Illustrated.
Small scuffs at foot of slightly sunned spine.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud in Ré.

first edition.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Mr. Pierre Ringel to Deflin.
Iconography.
Letter-foreword by Louis Jouvet.
Small freckles on the upper edge, a slight hitch in the middle of the second board.

First edition of the French translation, one of 75 numbered copies on pur fil, tirage de tête.
With original illustrations by Orfeo Tamburi.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 44 numbered copies on pur fil paper.
A tear at foot of spine at the level of the deckled edges, slight worming without consequence on the front cover and first endpaper.
A full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on pure thread paper, ours being one of the 6 hors commerce copies, the deluxe issue after 7 Japan and 8 Holland.
A tear at the foot of the spine at the level of the deckled edges, some small foxing on certain deckled edges and the endpapers.

First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 30 on pur fil.

Spine sunned, handsome interior condition despite some occasional light foxing.

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.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Rives, the tirage de tête.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
Beautiful illustrated cover.

A good copy with good margins.

The definitive edition, first in parts, one of 25 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies.
Illustrated.
One small insignificant lack to foot of spine, a few small wormholes principally to endpapers, two tiny marginal tears without lack to lower cover, internally good.
Rare.

First edition of this tri-monthly review directed by Emile Kahn. Set of 5 fascicles: no. 9 of May 1st, 1939, no. 12 of June 15th, 1939, no. 13 of July 1st, 1939, no. 14 of July 15th, 1939 and no. 15 of August 1st, 1939. Official organ of the League of Human Rights which appeared in 1920, the Cahiers are considered by defenders of democracy as both a militant tool and an important source of documentary information.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil, the deluxe issue after 30 on "papier vert lumière."
Spine and boards with marginal sunning, as often, otherwise a clean and well-preserved copy.
Inscribed by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to the Dadaist and Surrealist writer Paul Chadourne, whom he met through his wife Colette Jéramec.

First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on Alfa paper. Handwritten inscription signed by the author. A tiny marginal tear on the front cover, ex-libris pasted on the first blank endpaper.

First edition of the French translation, one of 40 numbered copies on Holland paper, head print.
Guards very slightly and partially shaded, nice copy at all margins.

First edition, one of 210 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies along with 7 on Japan and 22 on pur fil.
Pale offsetting from adhesive paper at head and foot of endpapers, otherwise a handsome copy of this work dedicated to Albert Londres.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Rives, tirage de tête. Illustrations to text.
Copy in new condition.

First edition of the French translation.
Rare and nice brochure.

First edition.
Contributions by R. Rolland, Lucien Deslinières, Charles Gide, Han Ryner, Victor Margueritte, René Dunan, Charles Rappoport...
Commentary by André Lorulot.

First edition. Spine slightly sunned, otherwise a good copy.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on bouffant paper.
Iconography.
Handsome copy.

First edition of this thesis defended in November to obtain the degree of third-cycle doctor.
Rare and handsome copy.

The first edition, published in a small number of copies.
Minor tears at head and foot of spine, spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned, occasional worming.
Rare.

First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies, the only deluxe copies with 50 on vellum.
Publisher's red cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine.
Fine copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full blue cloth binding.
Inscribed by the author.
Iconography.
Handsome copy complete with its glassine wrapper.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Covers slightly and marginally faded and foxed without consequence.
Handsome copy considering the poor quality of this paper.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pure linen paper, ours one of the 10 hors commerce copies, deluxe issue with 6 Madagascar.
Handsome and rare copy.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Inscribed by the author.
Spine sunned without significance.

First edition, "the proceeds of the sale are intended to support the action of the heroic anti-fascist fighters in Germany".
Booklet illustrated with 2 photographs.
One joint slightly cracked at head and foot, a tiny corner chip at head of front cover.

First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
Unstitched copy, library stamp serving as bookplate at head of title page.
Handsome copy considering the poor quality of this paper.

First edition. Work illustrated with 11 maps and charts. Worming affecting mainly the front cover, handsome interior condition.

Third edition, with some parts in first edition as it was revised.
A tiny tear of no consequence at foot and head of front cover, marginal pen annotations on back cover

First edition.
Rare brochure.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, the deluxe issue after 10 on Japan paper.
Spine and covers very lightly and marginally faded without gravity, minor worming on some deckled edges, otherwise a handsome full-margined copy.

First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint from the Revue des sciences politiques.
This is a conference given by the author to the Society of former students of the École libre des sciences politiques on January 18, 1935.
Rare and handsome copy.

Second edition.
Publisher's orange cardboard Bradel binding, smooth spine, dark brown sheep title-label.
A slight tear at head of spine, a light and faint marginal dampstain at head of leaves, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition.
Preface by A. Losovsky.
On measures to fight fascism in the trade union movement, trade union movement in India, action program for the trade union movement in China, for the conference of Negro workers, against white terror and fascist reaction...
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition.
Preface by A. Losovsky.
On strike struggles and strike strategy, the fight against the danger of war, the Mexican Workers' Confederation, the campaign for Sacco and Vanzetti, the activity of revolutionary unions in different countries, the trade union movement in eastern and colonial countries...
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Holland paper, the deluxe issue with 30 on Japan paper.
Light traces of corner creases without consequence at foot of boards, handsome full-margined copy.

First edition.
First cover illustrated with a photographic portrait of the Austrian revolutionary.

First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
Illustrated covers.
Worming to endpapers.

First edition.
Introduction by André Parsal.

First edition.
Minor lacks at head and foot of spine, a lack at head of title page where an author's inscription was cut out, small corner lacks to boards.

First edition, one of 170 numbered copies on pur fil.
Endpapers partially and lightly shaded, two small marginal tears on the justification page, otherwise handsome copy in double wrappers

First edition.
A rare and good copy.

First edition in French, one of the Service de Presse copies. Handsome copy.

Second edition, revised and enlarged.
Index at rear, handsome copy complete with dust jacket.

First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
Publisher's boards, illustrated covers.
Iconography, rare.

First edition, one of 1444 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Work illustrated with photographs reproduced in photogravure.
Spine and board margins sunned.

First edition, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Rare work that was withdrawn from sale.

First edition in French, one of 60 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
About fascist Italy, the USSR, the Third Reich and the rise of totalitarianism in Europe.
Handsome copy.

First edition. Illustrated cover, handsome copy of this indictment against liberal America of the thirties. Rare.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Preface by L. Trotsky.
Unpublished iconography, handsome copy.

First edition.
Work illustrated with illustrations and plans.
One lack to head and another to foot of spine, handsome interior condition.

First edition.

Autograph inscription from L. Maillot to François Coty, the father of modern perfumery and creator of the eponymous brand but also a politician.

Iconography.

Covers slightly and marginally faded, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
One joint reattached at head, a tiny corner chip to front board.
Pencil markings.

First edition. Gift inscriptions on the endpaper and half-title page, spine sunned, pencil annotations by the book's owner.

First edition.

First edition in French, one of the copies on alfa paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Autograph inscription signed by A. Pokotiloff in Russian.
Worming and a small angular tear to front cover, handsome condition internally.

First edition.
Foxing to the covers, internally good.
Rare.

First edition published in a small number of copies. Egypt under the English yoke. Rare and handsome copy despite slight marginal sunning to the first cover.

First edition.

About the introduction of the 'English day' from the viewpoint of workers' and employees' health and their pecuniary interests.

Rare.

First edition.
Stains to the lower cover.

First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint. Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, printed on ordinary paper, false statement of sixth edition.
The situation of Germany before A. Hitler's rise to power.
A tiny lack at head of spine.
Rare.

First edition of this thesis defended to obtain the degree of doctor of law at the University of Paris.
A small loss at head of spine, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition of this thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Law at the University of Paris.
Small marginal lacks to the boards, otherwise a handsome copy.
Rare.

First edition of this thesis submitted to obtain the degree of doctor of law at the University of Paris.
A small tear at the head of one joint, handsome copy.
Rare.

First edition of this thesis submitted to obtain the degree of doctor of law at the University of Paris.
Rare.

First edition.
Preface letter from General Niessel, congratulatory letters from
Marshal Foch & M Flandin.
Iconography.
Rare and handsome copy, with manuscript corrections to the list of the author's works.