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

First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies with 30 on Lana paper.
Bookplate pasted to verso of front cover, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on vélin.
A good copy.

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.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two lacks at head and foot of spine at the deckled edges, spine split, otherwise rare and handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Japan paper, ours unnumbered, deluxe copy.
Fine illustrated cover by Capiello.
A dampstain affecting the foot of the boards and spine of this full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
A good copy with good margins.

First collected edition, one of 225 numbered copies on Holland paper and initialed by the publisher.
Two slight angular lacks to head of front cover, otherwise handsome full-margined copy.

First edition printed on strong paper, which suggests this is a deluxe copy.
In original wrappers, covered with marbled paper pastiche from the 18th to 20th century. Tear at head of spine. A lack to the upper right corner.
The Marquis de Bièvre (1747-1789) was an accomplished courtier and an original character, famous for his skill in handling puns and satirical and deadly repartees in the salons (he wrote this term, Kalembourg, in the Encyclopédie). His play Le séducteur was constantly reissued until after the Empire. He also wrote Vercingétorix, tragedy in one act and one verse, where everything was propitious for wordplay.
Manuscript ownership inscription in pen by G(eorges