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

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half caramel shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with double blind-stamped compartments, black shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Signed and inscribed by Alexandre Chatrian to his friend Ludovic Bouyon.
Bookplate of the dedicatee pasted on a pastedown.
Some minor foxing.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half caramel sheep binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons showing some scratches, red shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, front board affected at head with surface damage, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph inscription from André Beaunier to Guillaume Chastenet.
About Lucile de Chateaubriand, Eugénie de Guérin, Mmes de Staël and de Beaumont, M. Desbordes-Valmore...
Some minor foxing.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in half purple cloth, smooth spine faded with gilt fleuron, double gilt fillet at foot, hazel shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with in-text and full-page illustrations.

First edition of which there were no deluxe copies, with second edition statement.
Half caramel shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with double blind compartments, black shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, upper corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Signed and inscribed by Alexandre Chatrian to his friend Ludovic Bouyon.
Some light foxing.

First collected edition, one of 85 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 26 pur fil.
Half marbled sheep binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons, gilt friezes at head and foot, burgundy red shagreen title-label, spine with some rubbing traces, lemon cardboard boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on alfa vellum, the only issue with 10 on Holland paper.
Pamphlet complete with its facsimile.
A light and pale marginal dampstain on the covers.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half caramel shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with double blind-stamped compartments, black shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, upper corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Alexandre Chatrian to both volumes to his "old friend" Ludovic Bouyon.
Some foxing, a crease mark at foot of last leaves.

First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half caramel shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with double blind-tooled compartments, black shagreen title label with a small marginal lack, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, three corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph inscription from Alexandre Chatrian for both volumes to his "old friend" Ludovic Bouyon.
Some foxing.

First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint of the Correspondant.
Spine and covers marginally sunned, spine with small lacks.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Illustrated hors texte.
A good copy.

First edition published complete with introduction and notes by Jacques Ladreit de Lacharrière.
The work illustrated with a portrait of Madame de Chateaubriand as frontispiece.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 800 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, the only issue with 30 on Japan paper.
Work illustrated with a portrait of Madame de Vintimille as frontispiece.
Occasional light worming to endpapers, handsome copy.

First edition.
About Chateaubriand, A. de Vigny, A. de Lamartine, G. Sand, T. Gautier, V. Hugo...
Spine cracked with small lacks, interior foxing.

First edition published anonymously.
Full mouse-grey cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine, burgundy morocco title-label.

First edition.
Half black morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
Our copy expanded with a mounted autograph note that does not appear to be in the author's hand: "A Madame, Madame la comtesse Charles de Goutaud, rue Louis le Grand n°23", dated December 1821. This note is found on the back of an invitation to the blessing of the new chapel of the Infirmerie Marie-Thérèse. Céleste de Chateaubriand, the author's wife, had founded this hospital in 1819, an institution whose mission was to welcome elderly priests and noble women who had become widows during the Revolution. Located on rue Denfert, at number 86 as indicated by this invitation, this institution still exists and welcomes retired Parisian priests. Lacks not touching text at the location of the seals.
A small paper manufacturing flaw at the foot of the title page.

First edition.
Half red morocco with corners, smooth spine decorated with triple gilt fillets and blind typographical motifs, red paper boards, two marginal stains at foot of boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, yellow edges, contemporary binding.
Some minor foxing of no consequence.

First edition.
Contemporrary binding in navy-blue cloth.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by André Theuriet to Guy de Maupassant : "...hommage de vive sympathie littéraire..."

First edition rare.
Half sheep, rubbing on the spine, corners bumped, contemporary binding.
Almost withour foxing.

First edition, one of the rare copies printed on laid paper of which no mention is made, the only deluxe copies.
Full navy blue shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets decorated with double blind compartments enhanced at their centers with gilt fleurons, gilt roulettes on the headcaps, boards struck at their centers with a gilt mandorla enriched with mosaicked navy blue interlace, double gilt fillets on the leading edges, wide gilt dentelle on the pastedowns, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt, superb contemporary binding signed by Simier.
Provenance: from the library of the author, Louis Ulbach, with his bookplate and a library shelf marking.
A very handsome copy perfectly executed by Simier.

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

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

The first edition, published in a small number of copies.
Half fir-green morocco binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with gilt double compartments richly adorned with gilt typographical motifs, red morocco title, place and date labels, gilt fillet on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Our copy is enhanced with a signed autograph note from the author in which he proposes to a person to postpone their meeting to another day.
Work illustrated with a beautiful frontispiece drawn and engraved by Félix Bracquemond.
Fine bookplate pasted above the reproduction of a photograph representing Charles Monselet also pasted on a pastedown.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
About Chateaubriand's sisters, Louise Ackermann, Marie Lenéru, Lucie Delarue-Mardrus, Jacques-Trève, Marie Dauguet, Marie Noël, Hélène Jung.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Illustrated with 8 etchings.
A good copy.

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

First edition.
Spine sunned, occasional small foxing.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil, this one of 10 hors commerce, n°1, the only large paper copies with 15 unnumbered on vélin azur.
Illustrated with hors-texte author's drawings.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 16 numbered copies on Japan paper, this one of 6 hors commerce, the tirage de tête.
A very good, well-margined copy.

First edition, one of 33 numbered copies on Johannot wove paper, head print.
Illustrated book of 4 drawings by the author.
Beautiful copy.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on Madagascar, tirage de tête.
A very good copy with edges preserved.

First edition, one of 92 numbered copies on pur fil Lafuma, tirage de tête.
A very attractive copy.

First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
A fine copy.

First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies after 25 Hollande.
A very attractive copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 725 numbered copies on laid paper.
Illustrated with a portrait of Rémy de Gourmont by Raoul Dufy.
Light rubbing to spine, handsome interior condition.

First edition on ordinary paper
Contemporary vellum-effect paper-backed Bradel binding over marbled paper boards, light brown shagreen title piece (rubbed), covers preserved

Handsome autograph inscription signed and dated by Charles Péguy to the Academician Gabriel Hanotaux: "..
Samedi 29 Avril 1911 / Exemplaire pour monsieur Gabriel Hanotaux de l'Académie Française / en hommage très respectueux
/ Charles Péguy [Saturday 29 April 1911 | A copy for Monsieur Gabriel Hanotaux of the Académie Française | with very best wishes
| Charles Péguy]." A little spotting (not serious) to endpapers.

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half caramel sheep binding, spine with two raised bands decorated with a central gilt fleuron, double gilt fillets and gilt date at foot, traces of rubbing to spine, citron shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Inscribed by the translator to the poet Jean Ott: "... au poète de l'Effort des races, ce livre où ne se retrouvent guère les couleurs de notre "adolescence boréale". Mais le maître n'a-t-il pas écrit : j'en lis qui sont du Nord et qui sont du Midi..." ["...to the poet of l'Effort des races, this book where one can hardly find the colors of our 'boreal adolescence'. But did not the master write: I read some who are from the North and some who are from the South..."]

First edition printed in a small number of copies on alfa paper.
Work illustrated with original woodcuts by Fernand Pinal.
Preface by Albert Acremant, president of the Rosati.
Handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, from which only 5 Holland and 20 vellum deluxe copies were printed.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Francis Carco to his friend the Montmartre painter (André) Dignimont: " à mon vieil ami André Dignimont en souvenir de la chanson des Bat' d'Af' / très affectueusement / Francis Carco." ["to my old friend André Dignimont in memory of the song of the Bat' d'Af' / most affectionately / Francis Carco."]
Spine lightly sunned without gravity.

Second edition but first for many parts, one advance (service de presse) copy.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz to Pierre de Massot.
Spine and back lightly sunned as usual.

First edition, one of 33 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête after 12 Japon.
Signed by the author on an endpaper.
Endpaper and some edges marginally faded, a good copy with good margins.

First edition of the adaptation by Jean Ott, of which there were no deluxe copies
Illustrated with a frontispiece by David Ossipovitch Widhopff.
A light tear without gravity to the head of the front cover, handsome copy.

First edition of the adaptation by Jean Ott, of which there were no deluxe copies
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, handsome copy.

First edition of the adaptation by Jean Ott, of which there were no deluxe copies
Work illustrated with a frontispiece by René Leverd.
Handsome copy.

First collected edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with drawings by D.O. Widhopff, R. Leverd, L. Jonas and M.Q. Point.
Handsome copy.

First edition in French translation for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Half marbled caramel sheep binding, spine with two raised bands decorated with central gilt fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, traces of rubbing to spine, chocolate shagreen title-label, joints rubbed, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by the translator, Léon Bocquet, to the poet Jean Ott.

New edition.
Half marbled caramel sheep binding, spine with two raised bands decorated with gilt central fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, traces of rubbing to spine, chocolate shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Romain Coolus to the poet Jean Ott: "... en sympathie - sans le connaître - puisqu'il est ami d'Acremant..." ["... in sympathy - without knowing him - since he is a friend of Acremant..."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
Half brown shagreen binding, spine lightly with five raised bands set with double black fillets, gilt date at foot, traces of rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Emile Poiteau to the poet Jean Ott and his wife: "... aimé de tous... les Félibres du Nord..." ["... loved by all... the Félibres of the North..."]

Second edition.
Half fir green shagreen binding, spine faded with five raised bands set with black double fillets, gilt date at foot, traces of rubbing to spine, one restored tear at foot, joints rubbed, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Very fine full-page autograph inscription signed by the author to the poet Jean Ott.
Work illustrated by Jacques de Chastellus.

First edition in French of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Half caramel marbled sheep binding, spine faded with two raised bands decorated with a central gilt fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, traces of rubbing to spine, lemon shagreen title-label, joints rubbed, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by the translator, Léon Bocquet, to the poet Jean Ott.

First edition printed on alfa paper.
Half marbled caramel sheep binding, spine with two raised bands decorated with a central gilt fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, slight rubbing traces on spine, olive shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by André Mabille de Poncheville to poet Jean Ott.
Work illustrated with wood engravings by Henri Gros.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Half mauve cloth binding, smooth spine faded, decorated with a central gilt fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Emile Jouvenel to poet Jean Ott: "... à mon maître et à l'ami dont l'âme noble me console des lâches, si nombreux dans les lettres..." ["... to my master and to the friend whose noble soul consoles me for the cowards, so numerous in letters..."]

First edition printed on laid paper.
Half mauve cloth binding, smooth spine faded decorated with a central gilt fleuron, double gilt fillet at tail, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Emile Jouvenel to his friend the poet Jean Ott which has been slightly trimmed at head.

First edition, one advance (service de presse) copy.
With an autograph inscription from Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to Gabriel Reuillard.
Two tiny lacks, not serious, to head of spine, small foxings on the first endpaper, wich contains the inscription.

First edition of the theatrical adaptation, one of 8 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
A tiny tear of no consequence at the head of the first cover, a very light shadow at the head of the justification page and on the facing page left by the numbering bookmark, handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Contemporary half shagreen over marbled paper boards, spine with a gilt cartouche with gilt decorative motifs, gilt date to foot of spine, a frame of gilt fillets to covers, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt.
Handsome autograph inscription from Octave Mirbeau to Lucien Guitry : "... bonjour... mais chut... ne lisez pas ça... Avec toute mon amitié...[hello…but damn it…don't read this…With all friendship…]"
Tiny tears with occasional miniscule lacks (not significant) to head of the final few pages.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription from Stephen Hecquet to Jacqueline Durnerin.
Two small tears to foot of the covers.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Signed autograph inscription from Stephen Hecquet to Jacqueline Durnerin: "... ce livre qui n'en est pas un..." ["... this book which is not one..."]
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Small and clear trace of sunning, to head and foot of spine, a good copy.

Reprint for the first play, hors commerce first editions for the three others.
Half marbled caramel sheep binding, faded spine with two raised bands decorated with gilt central fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, olive sheep title label, traces of rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved for each of the 4 volumes, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph inscription from Jules Gringoire to the poet Jean Ott on each of the plays.
Rare collection of these plays not distributed in trade

First edition, of which no deluxe copies were issued.
Half brown shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with double black fillets, gilt date at foot, traces of rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph inscription from Emile Langlade to the poet Jean Ott.

First edition, one of 100 service de presse copies on colored paper.
Half marbled caramel sheep binding, spine with two raised bands decorated with gilt central fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, some light rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, one upper corner bumped, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Very fine signed autograph inscription from Emile Poiteau to the poet Jean Ott ending in verse.
Illustrated with wood engravings and drawings by Arthur Mayeur.

First edition, one of 94 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
Half brown shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with black double fillets, gilt date at foot, some light rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, two corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Fine signed autograph inscription from Ernest Depré to the poet Jean Ott in the form of a quatrain.
Illustrated with 37 drawings by André Lavezzari.
Preface by Jean Richepin.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Half pink cloth binding, smooth faded spine decorated with gilt floral motif, gilt double fillet and date at foot, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by A. Mertens.
Signed autograph inscription from Paul Adam to the poet Jean Ott.
Our copy is enhanced with a signed autograph postcard from the author addressed to the same.
We also include the funeral announcement for the requiem mass for the repose of Paul Adam.
Work illustrated with plates.

First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on crèvecoeur du Marais paper, the only printing, with 15 on China and 10 hors commerce.
With 4 original drypoint illustrations by Wols.
Two miniscule marginal wormholes to foot of lower cover, a good copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Siena, Livorno, Lucca, Florence...
Spine very lightly sunned without consequence, endpapers uniformly and lightly shaded, a full-margined copy.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Albert Camus to Henri Gouhier.
Paper yellowed as usual, spine sunned, retaining its advertising slip.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription from Albert Camus to J.P. Loiseau : "... pour le remercier encore...[to thank him once more]."
Spine lightly sunned.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Publisher's binding in full boards, with the illustrated dust jacket.
Signed autograph inscription from Georges Blond to Marcel Aymé's daughter, Colette Magne, and to her husband, Raymond: "A Colette Magne avec qui j'ai livré la bataille de l'hôtel Continental et à Raymond, en souvenir d'autres combats plus dramatiques" ["To Colette Magne with whom I fought the battle of the Continental Hotel and to Raymond, in memory of other more dramatic battles"].
Iconography, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on pure Lana rag paper, deluxe printing after 50 on laid paper.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned, a full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 105 numbered copies on pur fil, this one of a few hors commerce copies justified by Gaston Gallimard, tirage de tête after 19 Hollande.
Spine slightly sunned.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Rives vellum, ours one of the few hors commerce copies, the only printing with 10 on Arches.
The work illustrated with 4 original etchings by André Dignimont.
Minimal loss to head of spine.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on vélin de Rives, ours one of the few hors commerce copies, the only issue with 10 Arches.
Illustrated with 3 original etchings by Gabriel Fournier.
A cut to the front cover also affecting the following pages up to the frontispiece etching and title page.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine slightly sunned, handsome interior condition.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Marcel Aymé to his daughter Colette: ".. bien affectueusement. / Marcel." [".. with much affection. / Marcel."]

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Publisher's binding in full red boards, with the cellophane wrapper.
Signed autograph inscription from the author to Marcel Aymé's daughter, Colette Magne.
Fine copy.

First edition printed on ordinary paper, with statement of second edition.
Half dark green sheep binding, spine sunned with four raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards, minor tears without consequence to top edges, top corners slightly bumped, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved with a small library shelf label pasted on bearing the printed mention "Paul Reboux", contemporary binding.
Precious autograph inscription from the author to Paul Reboux.
Some pages dog-eared at head by the dedicatee as reading markers, some marginal annotations in red colored pencil, a small marginal tear with minimal lack at head of the final pages of the volume.

First edition.
Full hazel cardboard binding, smooth spine decorated with blind fillets, boards slightly and marginally discolored, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Occasional light foxing.

First edition, one of 820 numbered copies on vélin crème paper.
A good copy.

First edition.
Half green shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands bearing minor scratches, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, binding signed by Meuthey.
Complete with its lithographed title vignette and frontispiece.
Occasional light foxing.

First edition, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Half burgundy cloth binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, date and double gilt fillet at foot, head slightly rubbed, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul-Louis Garnier to the Baroness de la Tombelle.
Publisher's printed tribute above the manuscript dedication.

First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on laid paper, ours unnumbered, the only deluxe copies.
Fine signed autograph inscription from Louis Gillet to the poet Armand Godoy mentioning Charles Baudelaire and Edgar Allan Poe
As frontispiece, a facsimile of an autograph letter from Sainte-Beuve to Vigny.
Spine and boards marginally sunned, handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on vélin Johannot, tirage de tête.
A very good copy of this text about Francis Ponge.

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

First edition, a unique copy printed on pink paper, tirage de tête along with a pale green paper.
A rare and good copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japan, the only large paper copies.
A good and well-margined copy.

First edition on ordinary paper
Half cream-colored cloth Bradel binding over marbled paper boards by Gauché, dark brown morocco title piece (one scratch), covers lined and preserved
Rare autograph inscription from Charles Péguy over two pages, to Gounelle : " Mardi 29 Avril 1913, cher monsieur Gounelle voici encore un cahier emporté dans les présentes tempêtes
Je suis votre affectueusement dévoué Péguy [Tuesday 29 April 1913, dear monsieur Gounelle here is another notebook caught up in the present storms
I remain your affectionately devoted Péguy]."

First edition on ordinary paper
Contemporary half mint-green cloth Bradel binding over marbled paper boards, spine with gilt floral motif, dark brown morocco titlepiece (lightly rubbed), double gilt fillet to foot, covers (with slight angular lacks) preserved
Rare autograph inscription by Charles Péguy to Monsieur Saffrey : "Mardi 4 Mars 1913, je suis votre fidèle dévoué Péguy [Tuesday 4 March 1913, I am your faithfully devoted Péguy]." Paper yellowed as usual.

First edition.
Half black cloth binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt fleurons and black fillets, double gilt fillets framing the marbled paper boards, price label pasted on front pastedown, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with engravings in the text.