Signed books and autograph signatures from great writers, poets, philosophers from 16th to 21st century

First edition printed on alfa paper.
Autograph inscription from Jacques de Lacretelle.
A good copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Jacques Girard Francis Vigouroux.
Nice copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Jacques Girard Francis Vigouroux.
Nice copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph Denis Emorine Francis Vigouroux.
Nice copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Jacques Girard Francis Vigouroux.
Nice copy.

first edition.
Precious autograph signed by the author José Maria de Heredia.
Two small tears stuck back in the top and bottom of the back, a small lack in the first flat foot, some spots.

First edition.
Bradel binding by Thomas Boichot of paper boards, dark brown morocco title label to spine, covers preserved. 
Autograph inscription by Georges Darien to Henri Fèvre.
A good copy in an attractive binding.

First French edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome autograph inscription from Joseph Breitbach to Albert Camus "... en hommage admiratif..."
One small tear to foot of spine, slightly faded.

first edition on the current paper.
Autograph signed and dated by the historian Emmanuel Robles Rene Remond "... the story of two lovers hunted in Naples in 1944 ..."
Nice copy.

first edition on the current paper.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed jean dutourd: "At that Francine Fritel forgive me for not talking about Summer Place ... but we can not be everywhere!"
A head fold trace of the first board.

Final edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Louis-René Jean Pierre Des Forests Salzas.
Slightly soiled in the margins of the boards.

Edition, one of 50 copies hors commerce numbered on Alfa paper and reserved to the press office.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed Henriot Emile André Chevrillon "... loving tribute to his cousin and friend ..."
A small tear in foot of the back, slight traces of minor creases in margins flat.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa paper, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Irène Némirovsky to the publisher Arthème Fayard.
A bookseller's label pasted to head od an endpaper, small spots mostly on the first and last leaves.

First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper only leading copies after 50 Holland paper.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph Robert Joseph Jolinon Cornuet.
A small lack marginal minor as the first board.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved to the press office.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by André Thérive Charles Laval.
Nice copy.

Edition, one of 65 numbered copies on Holland paper, head drawing after 20 Japan.
Signing autograph Maurice Larrouy below the justification of the draw.
Small marginal tear without gravity, in pie back at the witnesses, and the slightly angular and insolated boards.

Edition, one of 65 numbered copies on Holland paper, head drawing after 20 Japan.
Signing autograph Maurice Larrouy below the justification of the draw.
Small marginal tear without gravity, in pie back at the witnesses, and the slightly angular and insolated boards.

First edition, one advance (service de presse) copy.
With an autograph inscription from Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to the publisher A. de Ridder.
A very good copy, retaining its advertising slip.

First edition
Contemporary red half Russia, the spine with double gilt fillets, corners very lightly rubbed
Handsome autograph inscription from Théophile Gautier to Monsieur Balquin des Essarts on half-title.

The first edition, published in a small number of copies.
Contemporary full emerald shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt and cold fillets and compartments, triple frame of gilt and cold fillets framing the boards, triple gilt fillet framing the watered silk pastedowns, gilt fillet on the leading edges, all edges gilt. Pastedowns and endpapers somewhat soiled, otherwise a handsome copy.
Our copy is expanded with a 13-leaf poetic manuscript in Henri Chevreau's hand bound at the head of the work.
Henri Chevreau published with Laurent-Pichat a collection of verse issued in 1841 titled les Voyageurs.

first edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
autograph dedication of the author autograph dated and signed by Jules Delacre to Mr. and Mrs. Engel Bathori.
Lack head back.

First edition, one of 450 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only 25 leading copies after Japan and 25 Holland paper.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Charles Plisnier to the actress and theater Andrée Tainsy woman.
Nice copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Jorge Enrique Mobili in the singer Jane Bathori who was the companion of the actress and theater woman Andrée Tainsy.
Our copy is enriched by the author's business card.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Jorge Enrique Mobili in the singer Jane Bathori who was the companion of the actress and theater woman Andrée Tainsy.
Our copy is enriched by the author's business card.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum Monfourat only draw after 33 leading copies.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by René Mébard to cantarice Jane Bathori who was the companion of the actress and theater woman Andrée Tainsy.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum Monfourat only draw after 33 leading copies.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by René Mébard to cantarice Jane Bathori who was the companion of the actress and theater woman Andrée Tainsy.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum Monfourat only draw after 33 leading copies.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by René Mébard to cantarice Jane Bathori who was the companion of the actress and theater woman Andrée Tainsy.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Pergament, one draw with 15 Fabriano paper Magnani.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph Tristan Fernandez to the singer Jane (Batory) and his partner the actress and theater woman Andrée (Tainsy).
First lightly shaded flat head.

Bilingual Edition, the French translation has been done by the Spanish-speaking poet Rafael Alberti.
Bel autograph signed Gloria Alcorta to the singer Jane Bathori who was the companion of the actress and theater Andrée Tainsy woman.
Book adorned the author of illustrations.
A pleasant, well complete copy of the original crystal of the book reproduces the title page.

Edition, one of the copies Alfa paper.
Precious autograph signed by Francis Carco Descaves to Lucien: "... no hard feelings ..."
spine slightly insolated.

Complete Edition, review copy.
Precious autograph signed by Francis Carco Descaves to Lucien: "... Remember, remember ..."
spine slightly insolated, small angular lack of boards.

Edition, one of the copies Alfa paper.
Precious autograph signed by Francis Carco Descaves to Lucien: "... no hard feelings ..."
spine slightly insolated.

Edition adorned with 65 illustrations from the documents of the National Library, one of 400 numbered copies on Arches paper, one draw after 20 and 10 outside Japan trade.
Precious autograph signed by Francis Carco Descaves to Lucien: "... for his many readers of the Journal ..."
Two gaps at the head and foot of the back, otherwise nice copy.

first edition of the French translation of Brunet.
Our copy contains a letter from the author to the editor.
Then half green morocco binding, back with five nerves decorated uniformly past net cold and golden, gilded boxes, double net gilded on the boards handmade paper, gilded head on witnesses.

first edition.
Binding half sheepskin pine green, smooth back, plates, guards and contreplats paper moiré, preserved covers, gilded head, contemporary binding signed cold.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph Maurice Barres Francis Chevassu.
Light marginal gaps on the first text reached without slip.
Nice copy.

first edition printed in small numbers.
Full binding shagreen midnight blue, back with four nerves set with gold decorated with double black boxes threads and golden, light head scrapes back, framing of double gold and black nets on the boards, guards and white moiré silk contreplats containing small foxing, framing a set of triple gilt fillets on contreplats, all edges gilt, net gilded on the cuts, both corners with traces of friction, contemporary binding.
Our copy is enriched with an autograph quatrain signed Leon Laurent-Pichat.
Some minor foxing.

Edition, one of the 15 copies on China, deluxe edition after 5 and 10 Whatman Japan.
Our copy is the publisher Alphonse Lemerre who signed the book by "copy editor" enriched his initials under the justification of the draw.
A wetting at the foot of the second half of the body of the work.

first edition.
Binding to bradel in full brown calico, smooth back thinned with a gold central finial, date and double gold thread tail, navy blue shagreen as an exhibit, preserved Blankets, two corners bumped, then binding signed in cold Pierson.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Jules Clarétie Albert Delpit: "... his colleague and friend ..."
Our copy is enriched with an engraved portrait of Jules Clarétie.
Nice copy.

first edition.
Binding half navy blue shagreen, back with four nerves set with double gilded nets decorated with double gilded boxes, marbled paper plates, paper contreplats guards and the tank ..
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Roger de Beauvoir in her kind friend the Marquis de Foresta.
The autograph was trimmed by the bookbinder, foxing.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Albert Camus to Raymond Peju.
Spine lightly, but insignificantly, sunned.

first edition.
Bound in half red shagreen, back with five nerves set with black nets decorated with double gilded coffered, gold tail date caps slightly rubbed minor, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, marbled edges, corners blunted.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed Armand Silvestre to Monsieur de Margorie.
Our copy has been enriched with a portrait of the author pasted next to the title page.
Preface by George Sand.

first edition.
Binding half morocco mint green, back smoothes decorated with typographical motifs and a golden cartridge, chocolate brown morocco title document, time golden tail piece in a mosaic morocco chocolate brown, net gilded on the boards of marbled paper, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, gilded head, elegant binding signed the Petitot apoque.
Our copy is enriched with an original watercolor of a castle resembling the one in which the action takes place and the Jesters below which Miguel Zamacoïs added these words: "This document of the sixteenth century may well represent Castle Moat -Maupré where the action takes place these buffoons, if one refers to arms. Some deny its authenticity ... And me too. Miguel Zamacoïs. February 1935 ".
Pleasant beautifully drawn copy.

first edition of this Rabelaisian style pamphlet directed against Gambetta, one of 300 numbered copies on paper of the Netherlands.
Binding to open bradel ivory wove, smooth back, red mesh frame compositions painted boards and boards to centers: a bookplate and a monogram on the first front cover and Léon Gambetta dabbling in a bathtub on the second, fragile parchment wrappers preserved and bound in, contemporary binding signed Dodé.
Nadar handwritten signature under the justification of the draw.
Book adorned the author of illustrations.
Provenance: Library of Frederick Lachèvre, bibliographer, specialist in French poetry, with its large bookplate engraved and painted emblem repeated in the first boardes. A book illustration is reproduced on the lower flat of each volume.
Some light and light bites to bookbinding.

First edition on ordinary paper, false mention of edition.
Autograph inscription from the author.

first edition of this Rabelaisian style pamphlet directed against Gambetta, one of 300 numbered copies on Holland paper.
Binding to open bradel ivory wove, smooth back, red mesh coaching boards and boards painted in watercolor compositions centers: a bookplate and a monogram on the first front cover and Léon Gambetta embodying Christ crucified, fragile parchment wrappers preserved and bound in, contemporary binding signed Dodé.
Nadar handwritten signature under the justification of the draw.
In addition, this copy is enriched with a handwritten correction Nadar pencil in The Passion, p. 45, to orveitan [sic].
Book adorned the author of illustrations.
Provenance: Library of Frederick Lachèvre, bibliographer, specialist in French poetry, with its large bookplate engraved and painted emblem repeated in the first boardes. A book illustration is reproduced on the lower flat of each volume.
Some light and light bites to bookbinding.

first edition in large part.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed andre Pieyre Mandiargues journalist Jean-Claude Lamy who collaborated notably France-Soir.

first edition on the current paper.
autograph dedication of the author autograph dated and signed by the journalist Daniel Boulanger Jean-Claude Lamy who collaborated notably France-Soir referring to Georges Brassens: "Jean-Claude, you just have to Brive that we can bring in our market. I have no vanity wonders ... "
spine and insolated with small clear waterstains.

First edition.
Autograph inscription from Germaine Blondin to the journalist and film historian Pierre Leprohon.
Spine slightly sunned.

New edition.
Bound in brown half shagreen, spine raised on four bands set with gilded nets, small black spots on the back without gravity which also has very slight scratches are not serious, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, binding of time.
autograph dedication of the author autograph dated and signed by Ferdinand Fabre Mr. Allard.

first edition.
Binding half morocco black shagreen, back with five nerves decorated with double black boxes, small traces of minor friction on the back, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, sprinkled edges, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph Eugene Muller Jules Lucien.

First edition, one of 28 numbered copies on Japon, tirage de tête.
Autograph inscription from François Mauriac to Louis Brun, director of Editions Grasset : "... mon pemier essai au théâtre..."
Louis Brun's ex-librisprinted in front of the half title.
A very good copy with good margins.

First edition of the French translation by Jules Janin.
Binders full glossy red calf, back with four nerves set with ornate golden dotted double gilded nets and gilded boxes decorated with golden typographical reasons, two split bits and restored heads and feet, wheels on golden headdresses, supervision of a wide gold lace and a lace cold stamped on the boards, gilded with gold initials hit the centers of plates, nets gilded on the cuts, framing a golden lace on contreplats, guards and contreplats paper to the bowl, gilt edges, upper corners very lightly bumped, beautiful bindings then signed Lebrun.
Signed autograph of her dear Jules Janin Massol, "... I ask you to keep this book in memory of my good and sincere friendship ..."
Some small foxing auxcune without gravity.
Copy drawn in a perfect and elegant contemporary binding signed Lebrun.

Edition illustrated with 15 boards inset and numerous vignettes.
Tribute autograph Henri Ramet head of the title page.
A tear in foot of the back, which is inevitable in view of the fragility of this volume of 922 pages, two small angular gaps on the second board.

Edition printed on Alfa paper and for which there is no mention of leading copies.
Signed autograph of John Rousselot Jean Sauteron "... the proud of the earth ... that's us!"
Pleasant copy.

first edition.
Binding blue half morocco with corners, back with five nerves decorated with gold set with double gilded coffered decorated in their centers dotted parts sand and red morocco mosaic depicting a flower pistil and enriched with gold typographical grounds in their petals, framing gilded nets on marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, gilded head, elegant contemporary binding signed Vermorel.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated Henry Kistemaeckers to actress Madeleine Bouvier, wife of Henri Daniel-Rops Petiot alias: "To my lovely interpètre tomorrow (and after ...) Madeleine Danielrops (sic) until something better, its author very devoted. "
Beautiful copy well established in an elegant contemporary binding signed Vermorel.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
Binding to bradel half percaline mint green, smooth back with a gold jewel, date and dual gold tail thread back, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph of Charles Foley to his friend Theodore Lhomer "... Memories of his old comrade ..."
Pleasant copy.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Roger Vailland Carmen Tissier.
Printed pads underneath the autograph on the title-page fake and head of the title page, a small bright spot in the second flat foot.

First edition published in a small number of copies of this offprint from the Revue des études historiques.
Half red shagreen binding, spine slightly browned with three raised bands decorated with the gilt paraph of the great bibliophile Roger de Cormenin repeated three times, spine and covers bearing traces of black wax, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, contemporary unsigned binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Lucien Pinvert to Roger de Cormenin.
Provenance: from the library of Roger de Cormenin, son of Louis de Cormenin who was the confidant and secretary of Théophile Gautier and also the intimate friend of Gustave Flaubert.

Edition printed small number on rod.
Signed autograph Arthur Desjardins Achilles Madame Charles Buloz.
Rare copy and pleasant.

first edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
Binding to bradel half red calico, smooth back with a gold floral design, double net gilded tail, part of title Bordeaux shagreen, marbled paper plates, wrappers preserved and bound in, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph of Charles Foley to his friend Theodore Lhomer.
Pleasant copy.

first edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
Binding to bradel half percaline periwinkle, smooth back with a gold floral design, double net gilded tail, part of title hazelnut shagreen, marbled paper plates, wrappers preserved and bound in, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph of Charles Foley to his old friend Theodore Lhomer.
Pleasant copy.

First edition, one of the few copies on Holland paper which he is no mention, only large papers.
Bound in black morocco half, back with five nerves, golden tail date marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, wrappers and back preserved and bound in, gilded head, elegant contemporary binding signed Creuzevault.
Tribute autograph dated and signed by the author.
Rare and enjoyable copy all beautifully set margins.

first edition published anonymously, one of 15 copies hors commerce numbered on Japan, our specially printed for Professor Albert Robin.
Binding half morocco Chocolate corners, back with four nerves, nets gilded framing of marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, gilded head on witnesses, wrappers and back preserved and bound in, elegant binding signed Marot-Rodde.
Very nice autograph signed full-page Sacha Ricas Professor Robin: "... my best friend Professor Robin who not only perpetuates human life, but still afraid to revive the ghosts since it is through her magnetic presence qu'Arthénice must have awakened from a lethargy of more than two hundred fifty years ... "
About Gabriele d'Annunzio, Marguerite Audoux, Maurice Barres, Pierre Louÿs, Remy de Gourmont, Octave Mirbeau ...
Pleasant beautifully drawn copy.

first edition.
Binding half caramel calf, back smoothes decorated with gilded nets and dotted, golden tail date, title piece of chocolate morocco small traces of restoration on a bit, marbled paper plates, a slight lack of skin Length of the first flat, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, dotted gilded on the cuts, sprinkled edges, corners bumped, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph Ernest Renan to his friends Perrot.
autograph dedication of the author having been trimmed slightly by the bookbinder.
Pleasant copy.

Edition illustrated, frontispiece, an etching of Eugène Carrière engraved by Félix Bracquemond.
Signed autograph Jean Dolent Charles Martel: "... let us learn the words ..."
Pleasant copy fragile parchment flawless coverage.

first edition of the author's masterpiece.
Binding half morocco navy with corners, back with five nerves decorated with gilded nets set with double ornate gilded coffered typographical motifs, golden tail date coaching gilded nets on marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper , gilded head, wrappers and back preserved and bound in (slightly dated back), gilded head, perfect binding signed Devauchelle.
Precious and exceptional autograph signed by Ferdinand de Lesseps to Fabre: "To the French, Ferdinand de Lesseps, testimony of profound respect, Ferdinand Fabre".
Provenance: the Gryse Georges library with his bookplate pasted on a guard.
Very nice copy elegantly established by Roger Devauchelle and an illustrious provenance.

New edition.
Binding in full caramel shagreen, back with five nerves set with black nets adorned with double black boxes, title of the golden work wrongly spelled "Sybille", golden casters on the caps, framing of double black nets on the boards, framing of a golden lace on the counterplates, guards and counterplates of paper in the tank, all golden edges, golden thread on the cuts, elegant binding from the time signed by Simier and executed for the author.
Touching autograph shipment signed by Léon Laurent-Pichat to his sister Rosine.
Beautiful copy perfectly established in a full Simier binding and enriched with a moving autograph signed by the author to his sister.

First edition, one of 1500 copies on surglacé paper.
Signed autograph of Laurian Touraine enriched signing Emile Barbillat the Auvergne Robert Garric, "... as a token of the friendship between Berry and Massif Central ..."
Book decorated with illustrations of Berrichon artists, covers illustrated by Bernard Naudin.
Marginal foxing on the boards, first board of the second volume marginally shabby, first board of the fifth volume dated.

First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper.
Half caramel shagreen binding, lightened spine with five raised bands decorated with the gilt monogram of the great bibliophile Roger de Cormenin repeated five times, faded turquoise morocco title label, gilt date at foot, tiny lack at foot of one joint, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Franz.
Signed autograph inscription from Lucien Pivert to vicomte (Roger) de Cormenin.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Prosper Mérimée.
Provenance: from the library of Roger de Cormenin, son of Louis de Cormenin who was the confidant and secretary of Théophile Gautier and also the intimate friend of Gustave Flaubert.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Bound in half cherry red Russian morocco with corners, spine with five fine raised bands set with double gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments enhanced with gilt romantic tools, gilt date at foot, one joint showing traces of rubbing, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, handsome binding in the Romantic taste signed by Canape.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Auguste Barbier to Monsieur Oliveira.
Some minor foxing affecting mainly the margins of certain leaves.
Handsome copy perfectly bound in a handsome pastiche Romantic binding by Canape.

New edition printed on higher vellum.
Autograph signed by Henri Pourrat to his auvergne friend Robert Garric: "... this story of a poet who comes from the sun to the light ..."
Reform Catholic, he was the founder of the "Social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to constitute a social elite and to bring the good word on the confraternity born from the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of the patronages . Simone de Beauvoir, then a student of Robert Garric in philosophy at the Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him in his "Memoirs of a young girl": "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subjugated me. At twenty, he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all the limits and all the separations, to leave my class, to leave my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] My life must serve! It is necessary that in my life all serve! "
Illustrated book of original woods by François Angeli.
Marginal stings in the middle of the first board.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Franc-Nohain Robert Garric
Catholic reformist, he was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Pitting on the back and the first board, a poorly cut sheet that caused small, marginal shortages, complete copy of his please insert.

first edition on the current paper.
Signed autograph of Franc-Nohain Robert Garric.
Catholic reformist, he was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Pleasant full copy of his please insert.

first edition on the current paper.
Full binding brown shagreen, slightly thinned smooth back, framing a net gilded on the boards, guards and contreplats paper moiré, preserved cover, binding signed Nicolas.
Dated and signed autograph dedication to Louis Farges his young cousin Robert Garrabos: "... for he loves with equal love the Auvergne thief and the heath of Biscay and thus becomes or Chancellor or Marshal ..."

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
Signed autograph of Louis Jalenques the Auvergne Robert Garric.
Catholic reformist, he was the   founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him   in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench"   "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Back and boards slightly and marginally thinned as generally.

first edition on the current paper, false mention of fifth.
Signed autograph of Maurice Martin du Gard Robert Garric.
Catholic reformist, he was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Back slightly as generally insolated.

New edition.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Pourrat to his Auvergnat friend Robert Garric on a leaf printed on Auvergne paper: "... cette histoire d'un homme du Cantal qui sut tant faire pour le pays, en très particulier hommage d'admiration, de dévouement et d'amitié..." ["... this story of a man from Cantal who knew how to do so much for the country, in very particular tribute of admiration, devotion and friendship..."]
A reformist Catholic, he was the founder of the "Équipes sociales" in 1920, which aimed to form a social elite and bring the good word about the fraternity born in the trenches to workers, in the tradition of patronages. Simone de Beauvoir, then a student of Robert Garric in philosophy at the Institut Sainte-Marie de Neuilly, remembers him in her "Mémoires d'une jeune fille rangée": "Garric parut ; j'oubliai tout le reste et moi-même ; l'autorité de sa voix me subjugua. À vingt ans, nous expliqua-t-il, il avait découvert dans les tranchées les joies d'une camaraderie qui supprimait les barrières sociales. [...] Nier toutes les limites et toutes les séparations, sortir de ma classe, sortir de ma peau : ce mot d'ordre m'électrisa. [...] Il faut que ma vie serve ! Il faut que dans ma vie tout serve !" ["Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subjugated me. At twenty, he explained to us, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of a camaraderie that eliminated social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, to get out of my class, to get out of my skin: this watchword electrified me. [...] My life must serve! Everything in my life must serve!"]
Spine and covers lightly and marginally sunned, front cover stained and with corner lacks.

New edition of wich no leading copies exists, review copy.
Signed autograph Marcel Arland Robert Garric.
Catholic reformist, he was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Back insolated.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Georges Valois Robert Garric and review of youth.
Catholic reformist, he was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Illustrated book of 17 photographs in-fine.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Roger Vercel Robert Garric.
Catholic reformist, he was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Some foxing mainly affecting the front cover and the guards.

Edition illustrated with photographs of Pat York and Sygma.
Binding to bradel Editor open carton, flat spine, illustrated boards.
Signed autograph Michel Tournier: "A Aymeric with the smile of Michel Tournier ..."
Pleasant copy.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Daniel Halevy Robert Garric.
Catholic reformist, he was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Tiny bites without gravity on the first board, a slightly split bit Length.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Franc-Nohain Robert Garric: "... Remember Lille ..."
Catholic reformist, he was the   founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him   in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench"   "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Tiny bites on slightly thinned back, a few minor foxing.

First edition, one of 650 numbered copies on laid "bouffant" paper, one draw with 15 Holland paper.
Signed autograph of Pierre Richard in French journalist Paul Mathieix Action.
In addition, our copy is enriched with an autograph ticket Pierre Richard Paul Mathieix thanking him for mentioning in his book reviews the book in question and asking him to make him more publicity to publicize the house of edition of "The DROMOISE gallery".
Book illustrated with a portrait of Jean-Marc André Bernard Bost frontispiece.
Pleasant copy.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on colored paper, one draw with 10 Holland paper.
Signed autograph of the author Henry Febvre.
Small tears with three light gaps on the back and the boards, foxing on the guards.

first edition on the current paper.
Signed autograph from the author to the French journalist Paul Mathieix Action.
Book decorated with illustrations of Lucien Métivet.
A few minor scratches on his back lightly browned, some spots on the flat poremier well as the earliest and latest leaflets.

first edition on the current paper.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph from the author to the French journalist Paul Mathieix Action.
spine slightly faded with scratches that caused shortages of paper, spots on boards and guards.
Book illustrated with 110 drawings of Gaston Coindre.

Edition printed few.
Signed autograph from the author to composer and music critic Oscar Comettant.
Two small rips on the back, light angular gaps in the back and walk on the flat.
Rare.

Edition printed 62 copies hors commerce.
autograph dedication of the author autograph dated and signed by the author Henry Fevre: "... this book" for fun "..."
Illustrated book three unpublished drawings by Adolphe Willette and autograph facsimile Rodolphe Darzens.
Some small and marginal gaps on the boards.
Rare.