First editions, fine papers and deluxe printings of French and foreign literature, 16th to 21st century

First edition, one of the numbered copies of the first issue printed, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands showing slight traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, upper corners slightly bumped, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted to verso of front board and stamp of the same bibliophile at foot of title page.
Anglo-American poets and novelists, the Puritans, poetry of revenge, the young Acadian woman...
Occasional foxing affecting mainly the first pages of the volume.

First edition, one of 450 numbered copies on laid Grifo paper, the only issue with 50 on pure thread.
Beautiful full-page autograph inscription from the author to a close friend.
Handsome and rare copy.

First edition, one of the copies on chestnut paper, the only printing with 550 Bonet. Minor marginal lacks not affecting text on the pages of the first leaf which was badly cut, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 915 copies on ivory centaur paper, the only printing after 85 on laid paper.
Cover illustrated by Antoni Tapiès.
Light dampstain affecting the head of the spine and second cover, otherwise a very fine copy.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, the deluxe issue.
A photographic portrait of the author pasted onto the endpaper which also bears a pasted bookplate.
Manuscript annotations by a previous owner on the rear endpaper, a corner crease mark on the front board, otherwise 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, one of 100 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A tear and lack to head of spine. Marginal tears to covers.
A full-margined copy.

First edition.
Friendly inscription from the author to a friend.
One stain and crease to front cover, spine sunned.

The first edition, published in a small number of copies under the pseudonym André de Séipse.
Two small tears at head and foot of spine.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Marais paper, deluxe printing.
Work illustrated with 8 illustrations by Kirszenbaum.
Minor spotting of no consequence to the front board, handsome copy.

First edition, one of the few hors commerce copies reserved for friends of the publishing house.
Beautiful autograph inscription signed by Michel Seuphor to the Apollinaire specialist Michel Decaudin.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Inscribed by the author to one of his close friends.
One stain to the rear cover, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Inscription by John Blackwood in French to one of his friends.
Our copy is enhanced with an autograph note by the author, in French, addressed to the same person.
Spine and boards uniformly faded, handsome interior condition.

New edition, one of the numbered copies on Alfama paper, this one unnumbered, the only issue.
A slight tear repaired at foot, spine and covers marginally faded.

First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
Tears and corner losses to covers, pages marginally creased.
Rare.

First edition of which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Lacking spine and boards.
Rare.

First edition of which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Lacking spine and boards.
Rare.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A small angular lack at the foot of the second cover, occasional light foxing, otherwise handsome interior condition.
Rare.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Marginal restoration to the first cover, scattered foxing.
Rare.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Tears and corner lacks to covers, scattered foxing.
Rare.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Lacking spine and covers, occasional light foxing.
Rare.

First edition for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Lacking spine and boards, occasional light foxing.
Rare.

First edition for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Lacking spine and boards, occasional light foxing.
Rare.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing with 12 Japan and 77 Lafuma.
Inscribed by the author's wife to a couple of her friends.
Spine restored with cracking and a small lack at foot, three small marginal stains of no consequence on the boards, handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Rare autograph tribute from the author.
Tiny lack at foot of one joint, pale corner dampstain at head of first pages, some foxing.

First edition printed in a small number of copies on Holland paper.
Speeches by P. Bourget and E. Haraucourt, with autograph inscription signed by the latter.
Work illustrated with 3 photographic reproductions of portraits of G. Flaubert.
Spine and covers marginally sunned, foxing to endpapers, first endpaper marginally stained, occasional light foxing.

First edition.
Rare inscription by Delrieu.
Frontispiece with an engraving illustrating a scene from this five-act play.
A significant lack at the foot of the spine with a slight additional one at the head, copy presented in plain temporary wrappers on which some bibliophilic notes relating to the work have been written, occasional light foxing.

First edition, one of the copies on laid paper, the only printing with 75 Amatruda laid paper copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Light marginal worming to the boards, otherwise a handsome copy.

New edition illustrated with 50 original drawings in the text.
Publisher's full chocolate boards, smooth spine decorated with blind decorative motifs, front board decorated with gilt and blind decorative motifs, blind frames on the rear board.
Rare and handsome copy, free from foxing, in boards of exceptional freshness.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Arches paper, ours unnumbered, after only 5 Japan and 15 Holland copies.
Spine sunned, minimal marginal spotting to covers and endpapers, otherwise handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 330 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies along with 70 on pure thread.
About P.J. Proudhon, H. Rochefort, J. Vallès, L. Bloy among others.
Light marginal tears and spotting to covers without significance, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the press.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 355 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Light worming to edges, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition published in a small number of copies with no deluxe copies printed.
Beautiful inscription by E. Vitta covering the verso of the first cover and part of the half-title page, enhanced with two autograph rhymed thoughts by E. Vitta mounted on tracing paper at pages 7 and 17 and a final one facing the last endpaper. Two manuscript corrections by Emile Vitta on the announcement leaf for his forthcoming publication.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on prepared white paper.
Spine sunned without gravity.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy considering the mediocre quality of this post-war paper.

First edition, one of 944 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies with 109 reimposed.

First edition.
Half bronze sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with two typographical motifs and triple gilt fillets at head and foot, headcaps lightly rubbed, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, late 19th-century binding.
A copy free from foxing.

First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
A very small stain on the first cover, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.

First edition, no mention of deluxe copies.
A slight lack at foot of spine, otherwise handsome copy complete with publisher's catalogue at rear.

First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only issue with 10 on Holland paper and a few hors commerce copies.
Inscribed by the author to one of his friends. Small stain at foot of spine, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper; only 10 copies were printed on deluxe Holland paper.
Inscription from André Nepveu.

First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on offset vellum, the only printing along with 10 on Rives vellum.
Fine autograph inscription from Philippe Dumaine to André Schuck.

First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on Hollande paper, ours one of 6 hors commerce lettered copies, the only deluxe copies with 11 on Japon paper.
Spine and covers marginally sunned.

First edition, one of 15 copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Inscribed by Binet-Valmer to Max and Alex Fischer, to whom one of the novels in this collection is dedicated.
Minor worming to endpapers without significance, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 6 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Cover illustrated by Géo Dorival.
Spine slightly faded, minimal foxing on some deckled edges, otherwise a handsome and rare full-margined copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Inscribed by the authors to Marcel Prévost.
Handsome illustrated cover.
Spine slightly faded and split at foot.

First edition with no mention of deluxe copies, false statement of third edition.
A very slight tear without loss at head of spine, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half electric blue cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, chocolate shagreen title-label with a slight lack, double gilt fillet at tail, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Precious inscription from Jules Lemaître to Galipaux who created the role of the High Priest in this play.
Press cuttings about the cast of this play pasted on the endpapers with manuscript notes from a previous owner of the work.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription from the author to Gilles Lapouge.
Spine slightly sunned with minimal foxing spots of no consequence.

First edition.
Autograph inscription from the author.
Two small insignificant stains on the first cover, a tiny lack on the second cover, some light foxing to interior.
Rare.

First edition on ordinary paper, only 10 Holland deluxe copies were printed.
Autograph inscription signed by Lucien Rolmer to Charles-Henri Hirsch.
Cover pastedowns and back cover discolored.

First edition, one of 355 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue with 25 Holland paper copies.
Spine and front cover very lightly and marginally sunned, not serious.

First edition, one of 1500 numbered copies on white laid paper, the only issue.
Front cover lightly and marginally sunned without consequence, otherwise handsome copy complete with its publisher's wraparound band.

First edition in French, one of 792 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies with 108 reimposed.
Spine lightly browned at foot, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 10 Holland copies, the only deluxe copies.
Preface by Roland Dorgelès.
Light lacks without gravity to head and foot of spine which is split, minimal worming to some deckled edges, endpapers shaded.

First edition, an advance copy.
Touching inscription from Charles-Henri Hirsch to his daughter.

First edition, one of the service de presse copies.
Full-page inscription from the author to Charles-Henri Hirsch.

First edition, one of the copies from the first issue.
Inscription from Henri de Régnier to Charles-Henri Hirsch.
Two small tears at head and foot of spine, otherwise a handsome copy complete with the publisher's catalogue at rear.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Tiny stains to head, otherwise a very good copy.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Claude Farrère to Charles-Henri Hirsch.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only deluxe copies.
A slight tear at the foot of the deckled edges, otherwise a handsome and rare full-margined copy.

First edition of which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Full-page autograph inscription from the author.
Handsome copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket.

First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of third edition, only 25 copies were printed on Arches deluxe paper.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Inscribed by the author to Jules Supervielle and his wife.
A slight tear to the spine.

First edition, one of the numbered copies from the first issue printed at press, with service de presse stamp.
Fine inscription from the author to Louis Thomas.
One joint cracked at head, front cover marginally rubbed at head with slight harmless spotting, small lack at head of back cover.

First edition, one of 647 numbered copies on pure paper, the only deluxe copies with 109 copies reimposed.
Inscribed by Bernard Barbey to Madame Jean Ajalbert.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Autograph inscription from Pierre Audiat to Paul Rival.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 90 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A tiny stain at the foot of the first cover, fine copy.

First edition in French, one of 18 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies along with 3 on Japan paper and 6 on Holland paper.
The work is illustrated with a photographic portrait of the author as frontispiece.
Handsome copy.

First edition published in a small number of copies.
Signed autograph inscription from the author to André Rivoire.
Corner dampstain affecting the covers, also with marginal foxing.
Rare.

First edition not distributed commercially. Iconography.
A small stain to foot of spine, handsome copy.

First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed, false statement of edition.
Slight marginal tears without gravity and no lacks to covers, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies initialed by the publisher on China paper, deluxe copies.
Classical Rome in love according to Ovid, Tibullus, Lucretius and Propertius.
Handsome and rare copy with double wrappers.

First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours being one of 8 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies along with 60 hors commerce copies on vellum reserved for 'A.B.L.'
Spine slightly sunned, a very small insignificant stain on the front cover, handsome copy.

First edition printed on ordinary paper published with the privilege of Ubu Roy, with only 50 deluxe copies printed.
Autograph inscription by F.A. Cazals, the name of the dedicatee has been cut out.
Poem by A. Mérat, preface by Rachilde, work illustrated with drawings by the author.
Small marginal stains on the first cover, handsome interior condition.

First edition of which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Music by E. Poise. Light tears with minimal insignificant lacks at foot of boards, handsome interior condition.
Rare.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription from Jean-Louis Baudry to Etienne Lalou.
Pale minor stains to boards, otherwise handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure laid paper, deluxe issue.
Handsome copy.

First edition of which only 13 deluxe copies were printed on Holland paper, one of the Service de Presse copies.
Autograph inscription from Odette Joyeux.
Spine slightly warped, minor worming to boards.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Simone Lavenu.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.

First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only printing with 10 Japan and 110 Arches copies.
Autograph inscription signed and dated by the author to Vincent Muselli.
Work illustrated with a portrait of the author and unpublished drawings by O. Friesz.
Minor tears without loss to spine, light foxing, pale stains and small corner tears without loss to front cover, handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe issue.
Autograph signature of the author below the justification page.
Handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 700 numbered copies on Outhenin-Chalandre paper, the only issue with 20 laid paper copies.
Spine very lightly sunned, endpaper very lightly foxed, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition, one of 700 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue with 10 China paper, 30 Japan paper and 30 hors commerce copies.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece and vignettes engraved on wood by A. Latour.
Endpapers lightly foxed, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copies after 10 on Japan nacré.
Very handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, only 50 copies were printed on deluxe paper.
Handsome copy lacking the illustrated dust jacket.