First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies. Beautiful full-page autograph inscription by the author. A marginal dampstain on the boards affecting only superficially the first endpaper and final pages.
Chez l'auteur|s. l. s. d. [1946]|13.50 x 21.50 cm|agrafé
First edition reserved 'for the Celts of France and Great Britain', one of 900 numbered copies on Neigeor, the only issue with 100 on Lafuma wove paper. Justifying autograph signature by the author on the title page. Rare and handsome copy.
Furne • Mégard|Paris • & Rouen 1845|16 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition. Autograph inscription signed by J.A. de. Lerue. Furthermore, our copy contains numerous manuscript corrections by the author appearing on slips skillfully pasted at the bottom of the pages concerned by these modifications made by J.A. de Lérue. Our copy is complete with the facsimile of the autograph letter that Victor Hugo addressed to the author congratulating him on the quality of his poetry. Spine restored and reinforced, slight marginal lacks to boards, some foxing. Rare.
First edition on ordinary paper, with only 12 copies printed on Holland paper. Our copy is exceptionally enhanced with an autograph note from the author regarding partial payment of his royalties for 'Etudes lyriques' settled by Léon Deschamps, a tear restored with tape repair affecting the note. A tear at the head of the spine.
Protat frères|Mâcon s. d. [circa 1900]|15 x 19 cm|broché
First edition published in a small number of copies, one of the rare copies on Holland paper, no justification page mentioned. Autograph inscription from Charles Fuster to Madame la comtesse Pillet-Will. Small lack at foot of spine, minor lacks affecting joints, boards slightly soiled, handsome interior condition. Rare.
Editions du raisin|s. l. s. d. [circa 1910]|17.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition printed in 200 numbered copies, ours one of the 70 reserved for the publisher. Autograph inscription by the author. Rare and handsome copy.
Edmond Charlot|Alger [Algiers] 1942|15 x 18 cm|broché
First edition limited to 450 copies on Pont de Claix paper (No. 383). An autograph inscription signed in Algiers on 29/05/42. In original wrappers. Embossed cover. 2 small pale stains on the front cover. Narrative illustrated with three drawings by the author.
First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy, only 15 Holland deluxe copies were printed. Autograph inscription from the author to Gaston de Pawlowski. Spine sunned.
First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on Holland paper, ours unnumbered, sole issue. Fine autograph inscription from Adrien Waseige '...au dernier des verlainiens F.A. Cazals...' Work illustrated with 16 romantic reproductions. Spine in poor condition with lacks, shadows on endpapers, otherwise handsome interior condition, press cuttings included.
Union des grandes associations françaises contre l'ennemi • Imp. d'ouvriers sourds-muets|Paris s. d. [1918]|14 x 20.50 cm|agrafé
First edition published in a small number of copies. Autograph inscription from Gustave Zidler to Gabriel Audiat enhanced with a manuscript note by G. Zidler regarding the first theatrical performance of this work. Rare.
First edition. Fine full-page autograph inscription by the author to Paul Le Cour. Cover illustrated with a color drawing by G. Delatousche. Crab baskets, brain stuffing, schemes, strikes, gangs and gangsters, the man in the street, parasites and freeloaders, black market...
First edition of P. & V. Glachant's introduction to this anonymous unpublished work dating from 1846. Autograph inscription signed by one of the preface writers, the dedicatee's name has been cut out. A small lack at the foot of the spine.
Flammarion|Paris s. d. [circa 1920]|10.50 x 17 cm|broché
First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies, no mention of deluxe copies. Handsome autograph inscription from one of the authors to Séverine. Light worming to boards, otherwise a handsome copy of this small précis of contemporary history for people in a hurry.
Edition de la revue 'Vivre'|Paris s. d. [1918]|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, published in a small number of copies. Autograph inscription by Jehan Brocard to Luc Mériga, director of the review 'La forge'. Our copy is expanded with two manuscript poems by the author which do not appear in this collection. Illustrated cover, work decorated with a drawing by H. Jamet. Spine lightly sunned, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.
First edition on ordinary paper, no mention is made of deluxe copies. Rare inscription from Robert de Bermingham to Henry Bataille. Spine and covers marginally faded, worming to covers, occasional light foxing. Rare.
Bibliothèque de l'Occident|Paris 1904|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
First edition, one of 164 copies numbered by the author on tinted vellum, the only issue with 3 Japon, 3 Chine, 5 Whatman and 25 Hollande. One lack at head of spine, otherwise rare and handsome copy. Beautiful autograph inscription signed by André Lebey with a manuscript correction on page 89, beautiful illustrated cover.
First edition, with no mention of deluxe copies. Rare autograph inscription signed by Alexandre Weill. Lacks to head and foot of spine. Pen gift inscription on front cover, rare.
First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on Vosges laid paper, the only deluxe copies along with 110 on pure thread paper. Autograph inscription signed by Claude Farrère to his private secretary Alfred Sexer, handsome copy.
First edition, one of the copies on alfa paper. Autograph inscription signed by the author. Spine browned with a small lack at foot, otherwise handsome copy.
First edition printed in 500 numbered copies. Autograph inscription signed by the author to Jules Supervielle, a photographic reproduction of the author has been pasted above the inscription.
First edition, one of the copies of the first issue. Autograph inscription signed by Gustave Kahn to Louis Ollivier. A small lack to foot of front cover, complete with publisher's catalogue at rear.
First edition, with service de presse stamp at foot of back cover, no mention of deluxe copies. Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Beaubourg to Romain Coolus. Spine slightly faded, otherwise handsome copy.
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy. A slight marginal tear without loss to the first cover which is very marginally and lightly spotted at foot, handsome interior condition. Autograph inscription signed by Marcel Jouhandeau to Jacques Chardonne.
C. Tresse • P. Masgana • Vilette|Paris 1844|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition. Autograph inscription by the author on the front cover. A small tear at the head of the spine and a slight lack at the foot, minimal corner wear on the boards, some light foxing. Rare.
First edition, one of the service de presse copies, only 45 deluxe copies were printed on pur fil paper. Autograph inscription from Marcel Jouhandeau to Edmond Sée.
First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies. Handsome full-margined copy. Fine autograph inscription from Louis Martin-Chauffier to one of his friends '...plein de discernement, bibliophile en outre...' ("...full of discernment, bibliophile moreover...") Our copy is enhanced with a recto-verso autograph note from the author to the same.
P. Dupont • Viallefont|Paris • & Saint-Flour 1855|13 x 21 cm|broché
First edition. Autograph inscription from J.B. Vidaillet, two manuscript corrections by the author in the text. A lack at head of spine, some minor foxing.
Bibliothèque artistique & littéraire|Paris 1894|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
New edition largely in first edition, with service de presse stamp. Autograph inscription signed by Laurent Tailhade to Alphonse Lemerre. Work illustrated by Hermann Paul. Spine slightly browned and reattached at foot, front cover slightly and marginally faded.
Mercure de France|Paris 1914|9.50 x 15.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the service de presse copies, only 7 Holland deluxe copies were printed. Autograph inscription from Alfred Machard to a fellow writer from Angers. Preface by Rachilde, handsome copy.
First edition, service de presse stamp on the back cover. Deferential autograph inscription signed by J.H. Rosny aîné to Maurice Maeterlinck. Spine slightly warped, minor stains of no consequence on the front cover.
Imp. & Lib. Forteau|Pithiviers 1878|12 x 18 cm|broché
First edition printed in a small number and sold for the benefit of the victims of the Oriental War. Autograph inscription from L.J. Beor. A small ink stain on the front board, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.
H. Lamertin|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1912|15 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies. Inscription from Paul Spaak and Lugné-Poé to his wife. Small marginal tears without loss to front cover, spine slightly faded. Rare.
First edition, one of the service de presse copies. Fine autograph inscription from Maurice Fombeure to his friend and publisher Gustave Mathieu. Spine very lightly sunned, minor marginal spotting of no consequence to the first cover.
First edition on ordinary paper, with no mention of deluxe copies. Autograph inscription from Louis de Gonzague Frick to publisher Alfred Mallet, with an autograph correction by the author on page 49. Our copy is enriched with an autograph visiting card from the publisher addressed to the same recipient. A small tear with loss at the head of one joint, worming and small stains on the covers, occasional light foxing.
Edition published a few months after the first edition. Signed autograph inscription by Jacques Borel. Retaining Prix Goncourt wraparound band. One tiny insignificant stain to front cover.
First edition printed on ordinary paper, false statement of second edition, only 20 Hollande deluxe copies were printed. Autograph inscription signed by François de Curel to Paul Léautaud. Covers lightly soiled, some foxing.
First edition, one of 292 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies with 200 on alfa. Autograph inscription by the author to Jean Ajalbert. Minor stains on spine and front cover without consequence, handsome interior condition.
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies. Autograph inscription by Maurice Dekobra in pencil. A faint marginal dampstain affecting the first few pages.
First edition. Autograph inscription from Alexandre Weill on the front cover to Madame de Girardin. Some minor foxing of no consequence, one leaf roughly cut with small marginal lacks of no consequence. Rare.
Edition de L'Année des Poètes|Paris s. d. [circa 1896]|14 x 18 cm|broché
First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper. Autograph inscription from Charles Fuster. Spine slightly faded, otherwise rare and handsome copy.
First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copies with 15 on Japan paper. Autograph inscription from Marcel Lebarbier to a poet friend. Work illustrated with woodcuts by G. Guinegault. Marginal worming to the front cover with some fading, occasional light foxing to the interior.
Poulet Malassis & De Broise|Paris 1859|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
First edition published in a small number of copies, with only 10 Holland deluxe copies printed. Bradel binding in full boards covered with marbled paper, smooth spine faded with a very slight lack at head, havana shagreen title-label with minor traces of rubbing, original wrappers preserved, spine partially preserved and mounted on last endpaper, contemporary binding. Our copy is enhanced with an autograph note from the author to an enigmatic correspondent whom he compares to Han d'Islande and to whom he asks where one might meet Victor Hugo. Work illustrated with a frontispiece drawn and engraved by Bracquemond. Rare copy, complete with the publisher's catalogue at rear, virtually free from foxing.
First edition on ordinary paper. Superb and deferential full-page autograph inscription from the author to Marius Leblond. One small tear re-glued at foot of joint.
First edition, one of the numbered copies from the first issue printed on the press, false statement of second edition. Inscription from Paul Escoube. About R. de Gourmont, S. Mallarmé, P. Verlaine, J. Laforgue... A light tear at foot of one joint and a lack at foot of front board, otherwise handsome copy complete with publisher's catalogue at end.