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

First edition, one of 1100 numbered copies on Alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Minor tears of no consequence at the head of the spine and front cover.
Handsome copy.

Edition first in part, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Slight traces of sunning, not serious, to head and to foot of spine.
A good and rare copy.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Minor pinprick holes of no consequence to the boards.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of René de Obaldia to Marcel Arland.
complete copy of his prayer to insert.

First edition, review copy.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated Christmas Devaulx to Marcel Arland: "... whose encouragement has greatly helped me the last time ...
Nice full copy of his prayer to insert.

First collective and posthumous edition, printed on laid paper.
Work illustrated with 20 headpieces and 20 tailpieces by Théo van Rysselberghe in two shades of green in the Art Nouveau style.
Light worming to spine, two small tears at head of boards.
Spine and boards marginally and partially discolored, handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 112 numbered copies on Ruysscher laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
With a photographic portrait of Edwige Feuillère as frontispiece.
A small and minor stain on the first cover, trace of a glued label at the foot of the second cover.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 92 numbered copies on vélin supérieur, this copy not justified, the only large paper copies with a few hors commerce copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches paper, ours specially printed for André Dignimont illustrator of the book, deluxe edition after 5 Japan variously enriched.
Illustrated book, frontispiece, original dry-point André Dignimont.
Precious autograph signed by Pierre Mac Orlan: "A Dignimont, artist, friend to the old Dig, his friend Pierre Mac Orlan..
Beautiful copy exceptionally enriched in 6 states of the frontispiece.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vergé paper, the only large paper copies after 20 on Arches paper and 50 on alfa paper.
Marginal spots to spine and covers.

First edition, one of some copies hors commerce, the only large paper copies with 20 other numbered copies
A good copy.

First edition, one of 25 lettered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author by Jules Pascin engraved on wood by G. Aubert.
Our copy lacks its wide-margined proof normally contained in copies of the deluxe issue.
One joint cracked at head and foot and small tears and corner lacks to boards.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper justified by the publisher, the only deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Pierre Hamp engraved on wood by Gorvel.
Endpapers entirely foxed, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil justified by the publisher, the only deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Pierre Hamp by Grünewald.
Endpapers entirely shaded, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Two small traces of sunning to head and to foot of spine, otherwise a good copy.

First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.

A good copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
Signed autograph of Fernando Arrabal to Louis Pauwels "... delighted!"
Illustrated book of works by Fernando Arrabal.

First edition of the French translation established by Leconte de Lisle.
Half red morocco with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt interlaced patterns, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Durvand.
Handsome copy attractively bound.

First edition, one of 800 numbered copies on alfama, the only issue after 20 Marais and 200 vélin de Renage.
Work illustrated with 13 unpublished drawings by Federico Garcia Lorca.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally lightened, pleasant copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on vélin Madagascar paper, the tirage de tête.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 940 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only large paper after 120 reimposed.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by Pierre Mac Orlan Louis Therveny "... and his collaborator, which does no harm, his friend ..."

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
One small trace of sunning, not serious, to foot of spine.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 29 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête after 21 on Hollande paper.
A good copy.

Maurice LEMAÎTRE
Le Lettrisme devant Dada
et les nécrophages de Dada !
Centre de créativité | Paris 1967| 14.5 x 22.5 cm | original wrappers
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches paper, this one not justified, the tirage de tête.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Maurice Lemaître to Eric Losfeld below the justification: “Spécialement réalisé pour Eric Losfeld, quinze ans d'amitié sans nuage (mais pas grande efficacité) [specially made for Eric Losfeld, fifteen years of uninterrupted friendship (but not great efficiency)]. Lemaître 67.”
This copy retains the original drawing by Maurice Lemaître accom

First and only edition of this pamphlet published in the review Combat directed by Thierry Maulnier.
Other contributions: Robert Brasillach, Ce qui est perdu, Thierry Maulnier, Pierre Andreu...
Very rare document bearing witness to the anti-democratic period of the young Maurice Blanchot.
Vertical fold inherent to the distribution of this review.

First and only edition of this pamphlet published in the review Combat directed by Thierry Maulnier.
Other contributions: Robert Brasillach, La machine à botter les culs, Thierry Maulnier, Georges Blond...
Very rare document witnessing the anti-democratic period of young Maurice Blanchot.
Vertical fold inherent to the distribution of this review with tear without loss at foot of same.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, otherwise a good copy.

First edition, one of 300 copies not numbered.
Handsome autograph inscription from Benjamin Fondane :" A Roger Caillois and puisse ce livre le trouver to ses "heures de faiblesse" où il aime la poésie, au cas où il s'en trouve dans Titanic..."
A good copy.

First edition published in the author's complete works.
Bradel binding in full sienna cloth, smooth spine decorated with a central gilt fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, black sheep title-label with two small marginal lacks, original wrappers preserved, cold-stamped binding signed by Pierson.
Some light foxing of no consequence, mainly affecting the final leaves.

First edition printed in 300 numbered copies on Arches.
Work illustrated, as frontispiece, with a portrait of the author engraved on lino.
Minimal spotting to the endpapers, handsome copy.

First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription from Irène Némirovsky to monsieur Parmentier.
Spine sunned, with two small tears, not serious, to foot.

First edition, statement of eighth edition.
Work illustrated with 8 drawings by Valeri.
Small lacks to the sunned spine, foxing to the boards, a pale dampstain marginally framing the second board, some interior foxing.

First edition.
Publisher's binding in full silver boards, complete with dust jacket in perfect condition.
Rich iconography.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pur fil paper, this copy not justified, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 31 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 135 numbered copies Hollande,this one 60 reserved for a club of bibliophiles, the only large paper copy.
Illustrations.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on Hollande justified by Léon Vanier, the only large paper copies.
Elegant half red morocco over marbled paper boards by Semet & Plumelle, spine in six compartments with black fillets, gilt date at foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt.
Manuscript signature of Paul Verlaine on half title.
This copy is enriched with a half page autograph letter of Paul Verlaine addressed to his publisher Léon Vanier : "Mon cher Vanier. J'ai remis dimanche 1 lettre et les épreuves, sous enveloppes pour vous à M. Jules Tellier, 18 avenue des Gobelins, qui a dû mettre ces 2 choses à la poste. Voyez

First edition, one of 24 numbered copies on alfa, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition printed in 224 numbered copies on Arches.
Some tiny stains mostly on the lower cover, otherwise a good copy.

First edition printed in 101 numbered copies on grand vélin Arches.
Illustrated cover by Pablo Picasso.
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise a good copy.

First edition printed in 250 numbered copies on vergé.
With a frontispiece by Hans Bellmer.
A good copy.

Edition on current paper despite a sixth edition of mention.
Signed autograph Beatrix Beck Madame André Theriat.

first edition on the current paper.
Binding to bradel full combed paper, smooth back, navy blue shagreen part of title, preserved covers with restorations and traces of adhesive paper margins, binding signed Thomas Boichot.
Precious autograph signed by Octave Mirbeau Louis Lépine.
Nice copy pleasantly established.

First collected edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japon, the only large paper copies.
With drawings by Alfred Jarry.
Two pale dampstains to head of spine.
A copy with good margins.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on alfa, the only large paper copies.
A fine copy.

First edition, one of 24 numbered copies on alfa paper, this copy one of 14 hors commerce, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Louis Jacques Audiberti Chaigne.
A very slight crease traces without the first flat head gravity.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved to the press service.
Signed autograph of Emmanuel Berl to a friend: "A Raymond, a neighbor, friend, author ..."
bibliophile cold buffer below the autograph, a tear in the lead of the second flat.

first edition on the current paper.
Binding to bradel in ...
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by Jean Lorrain to mesdeames Hébrard: "To Mrs. John the shadows, Madame de Boisse Gardarens poisons Their friend Jean Lorrain...
The words for the month of writing the autograph of Jean Lorrain was trimmed by the bookbinder.

First edition.
Half burgundy Russia morocco binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with a cartouche, arabesques and gilt fillets, gilt date at foot, very light traces of rubbing without significance to joints, gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, bookplate pasted on pastedown, elegant romantic pastiche binding signed by Pagnant.
Work illustrated with an engraving as frontispiece representing Maximilien de Robespierre.
Rare and handsome copy attractively bound in a signed binding by Pagnant.

First edition.
Half aubergine calf bindings with small corners, spines faded with four raised bands set with gilt garlands and decorated with gilt fleurons, gilt dates at foot, one stain at foot of spine of first volume, gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spines (restored) preserved, elegant romantic pastiche bindings.

First edition published under the pseudonym Gabriel Senlis, one copy of the printed press service on laid, he was fired from Holland paper in 5 leading copies.
Binding half orange morocco with corners, back with four nerves decorated with a golden floral pattern, name of author and title of piece navy blue morocco, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of gray paper, wrappers and back preserved and bound in , gilded head.
Signed autograph Gabriel Senlis Georges Normandy.
Beautiful cover illustrated in color by J. Gosé.
Some little foxing without gravity.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author autograph dated and signed by Dominique Rolin a close friend.
Small freckles on the second flat.

First edition printed in a small number of copies.
Iconography.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, otherwise a good copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author autograph dated and signed by Dominique Rolin a close friend.
Small spots on the first board.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
Signed autograph of Jean-Dominique Rey Professor Jean-Philippe Mery: "... lover of poetry, in friendship ..."
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 2200 numbered copies on vélin du Marais, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and boards marginally sunned, handsome interior condition.
A full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
Spine very slightly sunned, not serious.

First edition, one of 100 numbered on "pur-fil" paper laid, only large paper after 10 Holland paper.
Signed autograph Andre Lafond Emmanuel Costil.
Back insolated.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Voiron laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with images by the author.
Spine very lightly browned without consequence, handsome copy.

First collected edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 10 Holland.
Autograph signature of Claude Farrère on the half-title page.
Spine sunned, full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on pure thread paper, deluxe copy.
Work illustrated with woodcuts by Tilmans.
Spine lightly sunned, minor stains without consequence on second cover.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on fine laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 5 on pure thread paper.
Work illustrated with photogravures after a watercolor and pastels by the author.
Spine and covers entirely sunned, small tears to margins of covers, interior in handsome condition.
Rare.

Edition with some parts in first edition (the first ode, "Les muses", had appeared previously) and printed in 215 numbered copies on Arches laid paper.
Half cloth binding with corners in vellum style, spine lightly browned with five raised bands set with gilt friezes and decorated with double gilt compartments enhanced with gilt typographical motifs, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards with small lacks of paper, endpapers and pastedowns of marbled paper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, endpapers with some shadowing and small worming, contemporary binding.
Rare light foxing without gravity, handsome copy decorated with magnificent colored initials.

first edition printed in small numbers on Holland paper.
Signed autograph of the great bibliophile Pierre Bellanger Louis Barthou.
Rare copy and pleasant.

First edition of 62 numbered copies on Madagascar, the tirage de tête.
Contemporary half blue morocco over marbled paper boards by Robinson, gilt date to spine, gilt fillet frame to covers, endpapers and pastedowns of light green paper, double covers and double spines preserved, top edge gilt.
A very good copy in a nice binding.

First edition, published under the pseudonym Robert Chénier, one of 330 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing after 25 on Japan and 70 on Marais paper.
Elegant contemporary black gauffered leather by J. Anthoine-Legrain, small repairs to joints, covers with gilt fillet and blindruled fillet patterns and small squares making up the bars of a prison cell, a verse from this collection of poems in gilt letters to top of upper cover, "Et nos barreaux, seigneur, ne cachent pas le ciel [And our bars, Lord, cannot hide the sky]", moiré-effect paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt. Slipcase edged in black gauffered leather, black paper boards.

First edition, printed stamp of the press service head of the latest warning.
Signed autograph Alphonse Boudard Paul Guilbert.
Nice full copy of his illustrated jacket.

First edition of the first book of André Breton, one of 115 numbered copies on Hollande, the only printing after 10 Japon.
Nicely bound in black and red Révorim by Jean de Gonet, endpapers and pastedowns of black paper, covers and spine preserved, binding made in only 200 copies.
Illustrated with two unpublished drawings by André Derain.
Occasional foxing, not serious, endpapers slightly faded al over.

first edition on the current paper.
autograph dedication of the author autograph dated and signed by Dominique Rolin to a friend: "Jean-Philippe faithfully ..."
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vellum Lafuma and justified by the author.
Signed autograph Michel Camus to Leo Charance.
Nice copy.

Original edition.
Signed autograph Edouard Dujardin Henry Charpentier.

First edition in French, one of 15 numbered copies on vélin du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies.
The work illustrated with original woodcuts by Bodjol.
A fine full-margined copy despite minor foxing.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Dominique Rolin to a friend.
Small spots to covers.

First edition with two drawings by André Gill.
Spine sunned, foxing.
Rare.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Dominique Rolin to a couple of his acquaintance.
Spine sunned.

First edition in French, one of 160 numbered copies on vellum reserved for the Lardanchet selections, the only deluxe copies after 12 snow vellum.
Handsome copy.

First edition, numbered 3000 copies a "bouffant" paper on calypso.
Signed autograph of Henri Michaux Eugene Bonnat.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies after 10 on vélin d'Arches paper.
A good copy.

First edition in French, one of 55 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy despite tiny spots, not serious, to spine.

First edition of the French translation, one of 250 numbered copies on alfa, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First collected edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Bambou paper, the only large paper copies.
Spine faded as usual, otherwise a rare and good copy.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on bambou paper, the only large paper copies.
Endpapers slightly faded, otherwise a good copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Montval laid paper, deluxe copy.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Jean Lombard and ornaments by Philippe Burnot.
Our copy, like all copies from the deluxe edition, is complete with its original drypoint in double state by Jean Lombard.

First edition, one copy on Alfa paper.
Signing autograph Maurice Larrouy below the justification of the draw.
Iconography.
Back slightly discolored, otherwise nice copy.

First edition of the French translation established by Alexandre Vialatte, one of 800 numbered copies on Outhenin-Chalandre, the only deluxe copies.
Two small sunning traces at head and foot of spine, otherwise a handsome copy.