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

First edition printed in 300 numbered copies on pure Lafuma paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Vincent Muselli to N. Pascault.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Johannot laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition in paperback format.
Handsome copy considering the poor quality of this fragile paper, a small good-luck charm from the dedicatee at the head of the endpaper.
Covers illustrated by Brassaï and Jacques Prévert.
Autograph inscription dated summer 1969 in Antibes and signed by Jacques Prévert to Jean Folliet on pages 160-161, enhanced on the title page with a small drawing in black ink representing a puppet theater whose canopy encircles the title of the work and within which two characters can be distinguished.
On the verso of the back cover appears an autograph inscription signed by Brassaï: "Comme co-auteur de la couverture bien amicalement pour Jean

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.

Iconography at rear.

Precious autograph inscription signed by André Malraux to the diplomat and great resistance fighter, faithful among the faithful of General De Gaulle, Gaston Palewski to whom this work is dedicated below the printed dedication: "C'est pour vous distraire. Vous recevrez vos exemplaires convenables la semaine prochaine" ["This is to entertain you. You will receive your proper copies next week"].
 

Rare first edition.
Spine and boards marginally sunned, boards slightly soiled, one transverse fold on the front board.
Reading marks and pencil annotations by the dedicatee in margins of some leaves.
Autograph inscription signed by Robert Denoël to the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob.

First edition, one of 200 hors commerce copies numbered on salmon paper and reserved for friends of Martine Carol and Jacques Laurent, deluxe copy.
Spine of chemise sunned, boards of the red felt slipcase partially faded at their margins, press cuttings included.
Autograph inscription signed by Martine Carol who created the role of Caroline chérie to her friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu, Marcel Pagnol, but also Max Jacob and André Salmon: "A toi Carlo à qui je dois mon 1er film... avec l'espoir de te retrouver très très bientôt. Je t'embrasse Caroline Martine" ["To you Carlo to

First edition, one of 430 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies after 20 on Arches vellum
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with 5 images by Lucien Coutaud.

New edition of the French translation and first edition of the French translation established by Guy Lévis Mano, one of 98 numbered copies on vellum, deluxe issue.
Handsome copy of this work with the original text in Castilian facing the French translation.

Amusing autograph letter signed by composer Vincent Scotto, sent from his Parisian home, to his great friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob (15 lines in blue ink) about his state of health and the upcoming pleasure of sharing a pastis with him once he is perfectly "vertical".
Folding traces inherent to postal handling.
"Mon cher vieux,
ta lettre m'a fait plaisir. J'ai été horizontal pendant quelques jours par la faute d'une saloperie de congestion mais tu me connais, je ne me suis pas laissé faire. Je suis maintenant un peu en biais et j'e

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing after 1 pure rag lutétia cream and 10 Holland.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 108 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Half burgundy morocco binding with bands, spine slightly faded with four raised bands, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, slightly soiled covers and sunned spine preserved, top edge gilt, signed binding by Myriam Lambert.
A handsomely established copy.

First edition, one of 310 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies after 80 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Half red morocco with corners, spine with four raised bands slightly faded, marble-covered paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Lucie Weill.
Signed autograph inscription from André Breton to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker, Carlo Rim, intimate friend and confidant of numerous artists and authors among the greatest figures of the 20th century: Antonin Artaud, Marcel Pagnol, Fernandel, Raimu, Max Jacob, Edith Piaf, Tristan Bernard...

First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine sunned with two tears and two lacks.
Rare signed autograph inscription from Ilya Ehrenburg to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob, enhanced with the translator's signature.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the service de presse.
Half red morocco binding with corners, spine with four raised bands slightly faded, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Lucie Weill.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Chardonne to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably a friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob: "A Carlo Rim que j'admire. Jacques Chardonne." ["To Carlo Rim whom I admire. Jacques Chardonne."]

First edition published in the wake of the resounding and historic front page "J'accuse" printed in the newspaper "L'Aurore", one of 200 numbered copies on laid paper, each justified by the publisher.
Bound in red half-shagreen, spine with four raised bands gilt-ruled with dotted fillets and decorated with gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Some rubbing along the joints, pleasingly fresh interior.
Illustrated with a photographic portrait of Emile Zola as frontispiece.
Includes numerous contributions, among them Paul Alexis, Jean Psichari, Elisée Reclus, Joseph Reinach, Paul Adam, Maurice Bouchor,

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Rives vellum, the deluxe issue after 10 on Japan paper.
Spine sunned, small foxing on some deckled edges.
Full-margined copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Prévost to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim, who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Endpapers lightly and partially shaded without severity, spine imperceptibly lightened, handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by the great seducer Georges Simenon to the wife of the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim: "A ma femme N°2 de rechange Alice en dépit du ménage de rechange Carlo-Tigy en toute affection. Georges Simenon. Comme ça il y aura toujours du bonheur possible !" ["To my replacement wife No. 2 Alice despite the replacement household Carlo-Tigy with all affection. Georges Simenon. That way there will always be possible happiness!"]

First collected edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in red half cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown blue shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved.
Some light foxing affecting the edges.
Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Barrès to the lawyer and politician Joseph Paul-Boncour.

First edition.
Half marbled sheep binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt friezes and richly decorated gilt compartments, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Léon Blum to the lawyer and politician Joseph Paul-Boncour.

First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on alfa reserved for the service de presse.
Half red morocco binding with corners, spine with four raised bands slightly faded, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Lucie Weill.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Chardonne to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim, who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol, as well as André Salmon and Max Jacob.

First edition, an advance copy.
Handsome copy with dust jacket.
Autograph inscription from Eugène Ionesco to Maurice de Gandillac and his wife Geneviève.

New edition.
Spine lightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Félicien Marceau to Gisèle Halimi.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Repaired tears to joints, occasional light foxing.
Precious and humorous autograph inscription signed by Willy, then married to Colette, to Viscountess Jeanne de Bellune "A mademoiselle la vicomtesse Jeannot de Bellune. avec une profonde révérence. L'ouvreuse..." ["To Miss Viscountess Jeannot de Bellune. with deep reverence. The usherette..."]
Cover illustrated by Rapeno.

First edition, one of the copies from the first issue.
Bound in half bordeaux sheep, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with black fillets, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph inscription from Francis Viélé-Griffin to Marius Vallabrègue.
It should be noted that the gilder has stamped "Francis" in gilt for the author's name, and that the binder has slightly trimmed the inscription, cutting off the t and the s of "remerciements".

First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half saffron cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, chocolate brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Small traces of discoloration at foot of boards.
Work illustrated with medallion portraits of George Sand and Alfred de Musset.
Signed autograph inscription from Charles Maurras to lawyer and politician Joseph Paul-Boncour.

First edition, one of 205 numbered copies on hollande paper, deluxe copy after 73 on japon.
Handsome full-margined copy.
Work illustrated with 6 maps drawn by Paul Chack and 5 engravings.
Manuscript signature by Paul Chack on the half-title page.

First edition in French, one of 20 numbered copies on pure Lafuma paper, ours unnumbered but properly watermarked Lafuma, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome full-margined copy despite minor worming to endpapers.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise a handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription by Radovan Ivsic to his surrealist colleague and friend Georges Goldfayn: "... visible dans la brume de tout coeur..."


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First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine slightly sunned.
Autograph inscription by Tristan Tzara: "Au Journal des poètes, hommage de l'auteur".

First edition, one of the numbered copies from the special issue reserved for friends, collaborators and subscribers of "Lettres nouvelles".
Fine copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Alfred Sauvy to Hubert Beuve-Méry: "... en hommage reconnaissant pour sa grande oeuvre..." ["in grateful tribute to his great work..."]

First edition, one of 190 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing after 10 on Japan paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed manuscript quote by Charles Maurras: "L'esprit de parti ne respectera rien" ["The spirit of faction will respect nothing"] taken from page 11.

First edition of the French adaptation by Michel Déon, one of 120 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Illustrated.
Handsome copy despite two crease marks on the covers.

First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only issue after 24 on nacreous Japan paper and 25 on vert lumière paper.
Spine and covers marginally faded as usual, handsome interior condition.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Two small marginal tears to boards, paper yellowed.
Signed autograph inscription from Georges Arnaud to François Erval.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in red half cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, chocolate brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
Signed and inscribed by Maurice Barrès to the lawyer and politician Joseph Paul-Boncour.

First edition in French, one of the numbered copies on Téka paper, the only printing.
Our copy is complete with the Gallimard publisher's slip recommending not to expose this work to public view: ..."For this reason, we think it preferable to ask Booksellers NOT TO DISPLAY THIS VOLUME IN PUBLIC VIEW and to take special care that it IS NOT GIVEN OR SOLD TO MINORS"...
Handsome copy.

Edition with most parts in first edition, one of 525 numbered copies on pure linen paper, deluxe copy after 85 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition of this selection of texts, one of 16 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe issue.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition of the theatrical adaptation by Pierre Fresnay and Jacques-Henri Duval, one of 100 numbered copies on pure rag Arches laid paper, deluxe copy.
Two small light sunning marks to spine without significance.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure rag Lana paper, the only deluxe copies.
Very fine copy.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Rare signed autograph inscription from Roger Nimier to Madame Lusini: "...l'auteur responsable" ["...the responsible author"].
Fine and rare copy of this founding text of the literary movement of the Hussards gathering around Roger Nimier and Antoine Blondin Jacques Laurent, Kléber Haedens, Stephen Hecquet, Michel Déon...

First edition, one of the numbered copies from the first printing.
Paper slightly brittle at margins of some leaves as usually found, handsome copy.
Illustrated work with, as frontispiece, a portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire by Pablo Picasso.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full cream cloth binding, complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
Spine of dust jacket sunned and with two small stains on the back panel
Precious signed autograph inscription from André Malraux to Maurice Blanchot.
While they knew each other at the NRF, it was primarily through several major articles by Blanchot devoted to Malraux that the two men "encountered" each other. After the war, Blanchot published in Bataille's ephemeral review 'Actualité' an article on l'Espoir that allowed him "to visibly inscribe his political reversal". In 1950-51, in his double article on "Le Musée imag

First edition of the French translation, one of 75 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 285 numbered copies on alfa paper and justified by the author in blue pencil, the only issue after 15 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half sky blue cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, owner's name and double gilt fillets at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Rare signed autograph inscription from Anatole Le Braz to Emilie de Villiers.

First edition, one of 196 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing with 4 copies on Japan paper.
A few small stains on the covers.
Autograph inscription signed by François Porché to J.H. Rosny.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Elie Wiesel to Maurice de Gandillac.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Three small light stains on the covers, handsome copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean-François Lyotard to Maurice de Gandillac.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite slight tears without loss to the center of the front cover

Edition with most parts in first edition, one of 1040 numbered copies on alfama paper, the only deluxe copies after 50 on pure linen paper.
Publisher's binding executed after the original design by Paul Bonet.
Fine copy despite the spine being slightly sunned as usual.

First edition, one of 2050 numbered copies on vélin labeur paper.
Publisher's boards bound according to the original design by Paul Bonet.
Handsome copy despite the spine very lightly sunned as usual.

First edition, one of 1050 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Half black shagreen bindings, spines with four raised bands decorated with gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled top edges.
A photographic portrait of Charles Maurras mounted on a pastedown of the first volume.
Minor rubbing to spines without significance.
Handsome set uniformly bound.

New edition with some parts in first edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours one of 10 hors commerce copies in Roman numerals reserved for the "Friends of Max Jacob," deluxe copy.
Fine copy.
Preface by Pierre-Albert Birot.
We include two autograph signed cards from (Jean) Denoël to Carlo Rim, great friend of Max Jacob, on Nrf letterhead, regarding the deluxe paper printing of this work and the request for a possible loan of a caricature of Max Jacob by Carlo Rim for an exhibition dedicated to the poet by the city of Orléans.

First edition, one of 277 copies on pure thread paper, deluxe issue after 24 Madagascar and 68 Holland.
Fine copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Henri de Montherlant to Albert Gallant: "... cette comédie dramatique..." ["... this dramatic comedy..."]

First edition.
Publisher's full brown grained sheep binding, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Rich iconography.
Fine copy complete with its acetate wrapper and soft slipcase.

First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 36 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 30 on Holland paper.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies after 36 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition. Printed on fine laid paper.
Contemporary full black shagreen binding. Spine with raised bands decorated with blind-tooled compartments. Two blind-ruled frames on covers. Edges gilt. Double gilt inner fillet. Some rubbing. Generally fresh throughout with occasional light foxing, notably some leaves with scattered spots. Handsome copy.
At the time when George Sand wrote Spiridion, one of her most important novels alongside Consuelo and Lelia, the author was considered a novelist of ideas whose every book seemed to consist of illustrating a thesis or a cause. Drawing upon the ruins of the Gothic novel for setting and plot with a supernatural atmosphere, Spiridion

First edition, one of 6 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
Very handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Edouard Herriot to Elie Bouvet.

First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies after 36 Holland.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 420 numbered copies on pure linen paper.
Handsome copy

First edition.
Publisher's binding in full brown grained sheep, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Rich iconography.
Fine copy complete with its protective jacket and slipcase.

Gallimard, Paris 1960, 12 x 19cm, in original wrappers.

First edition, one of 40 numbered hors-commerce copies reserved for the author on pur fil paper, only deluxe copies.
Sunned spine, endpapers and inscribed half title page entirely shaded, remains of adhesive paper on the first endpaper and the last page of the text, press cutting attached.
Rare presentation copy signed by Michèle Lacrosil to her friends Gilbert et Geneviève Lafragette: "En témoignage d'amitié à Gilbert Lafragette. Sapotille est heureuse de dire à son parrain (et premier lecteur) sa reconnaissance et son affection et à Geneviève avec mon amitié.

Edition with some parts in first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Paper yellowed as usual.

First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on châtaignier paper.

Handsome copy despite the spine very lightly browned without gravity as is usual.

First edition.
Publisher's polychrome cardboard Bradel binding, smooth spine, joints with small tears at head and foot, cover specially designed by Francisco Borès.
Work illustrated with 8 original lithographs by the artist as well as 183 reproductions of his works, 12 of which are in color.
Very light harmless scuffs at foot of one joint.
Text by Jean Grenier.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Grenier: "A Jean Paulhan le plus affectueusement et fidélement. Jean." ["To Jean Paulhan most affectionately and faithfully. Jean."]

First edition.
Publisher's full brown grained sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Rich iconography.
Fine copy complete with its cellophane wrapper and slipcase.

Edition with some parts in first edition, one of 1100 numbered copies on pure thread paper.
Work illustrated with a portrait of the author by Pablo Picasso.
Spine with a very slight lack at foot.

First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies after 36 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies after 36 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 355 numbered copies on laid pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 120 on Hollande paper.
Handsome copy.

Gallimard, Paris 1961, 12 x 19cm, in original wrappers.

First edition, one of 20 numbered hors-commerce copies reserved for the author on pur fil paper, only deluxe copies.
Endpapers and inscribed half title page entirely shaded due to the envelope containing the author's autograph letter.
Rare and beautiful copy.
Rare presentation copy signed by Michèle Lacrosil to her friends Gilbert et Geneviève Lafragette: "... comme Sapotille cette inquiète Cajou voudrait être aimée et protégée par vous. Michèle L." “...like Sapotille, this troubled Cajou would like to be loved and protected by you. Michèle L.”

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Spine very lightly sunned with small light halos.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Lucien Bodard to Jean-Louis Guillaud.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Claude Lévi-Strauss to anthropologist Georges Balandier: "... cette mythologie de la dynamique sociale..." ["... this mythology of social dynamics..."]

First edition of this selection and the notices on the authors established by Gérard de Lacaze-Duthiers.
Handsome copy complete with its publisher's slip.
Signed autograph inscription from Gérard de Lacaze-Duthiers to journalist Henry Lafragette thanking him for his laudatory article concerning this work.
Our copy is enriched with an autograph letter signed by Gérard de Lacaze-Duthiers to the same, on letterhead of the library of the aristocracy, dated May 30, 1959.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy
Signed autograph inscription by Jean d'Ormesson to a woman named Annie: "... ce puzzle du monde..."

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, with press cutting included.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Erik Orsenna to a woman named Isabelle: "... Et voilà, le reportage commencé en Inde par un appel chez vous... Bon voyage ! Et vive la douceur des surfaces ! Fidèlement Erik." ["... And there you have it, the report that began in India with a call to your home... Have a good trip! And long live the gentleness of surfaces! Faithfully Erik."]

First edition published in the Bibliothèque de La Pléiade series.
Publisher's binding in full brown grained sheep, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets, handsome copy complete with its glassine wrapper as well as its slipcase.
Iconography.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Japan paper, the only deluxe copies.
Half navy blue morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, pebbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Goy & Vilaine.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on pure Lana rag paper.
Handsome copy despite the slightly faded spine.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on alfa mousse paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on alfa mousse paper.
Handsome copy despite the spine showing slight sunning at head and foot.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on corvol l'orgueilleux paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on corvol l'orgueilleux paper.
Handsome copy despite the spine showing slight sunning at head and foot.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on pur fil du Marais paper.
Handsome copy despite the spine showing slight sunning at head and foot.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies along with some hors commerce copies also on pur fil du Marais paper.
Handsome copy despite the spine and covers showing slight sunning at head and foot.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on pur fil paper.
Handsome copy despite the spine and boards showing slight sunning at head and foot, one endpaper shadowed due to a press article about the work.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on corvol l'orgueilleux paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few hors commerce copies also on corvol l'orgueilleux paper.
Handsome copy despite the spine and boards showing slight sunning at head and foot.