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Bibliography & Book History
  1. Les beaux livres d'autrefois : le XVème siècle
    André JAULME

    Les beaux livres d'autrefois : le XVème siècle

    H. Babou|Paris 1929|22.50 x 27.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise à lacets
    First edition, one of 1010 numbered copies on Johannot paper, the only printing with 140 on Japan paper.
    Work illustrated with heliotype plates.
    Minor scuffs to the joints of the board chemise, a shadow on the endpaper, otherwise handsome interior condition.
    €50
  2. Exposition d'ouvrages peints dessinés ou gravés par Th.-A. Steinlen
    Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN

    Exposition d'ouvrages peints dessinés ou gravés par Th.-A. Steinlen

    Editions d'art Edouard Pelletan|Paris 1903|14.50 x 20.50 cm|relié

    First edition of this exhibition catalogue held at 32, place Saint Georges in November–December 1903.
    Bound in contemporary chocolate brown morocco-backed marbled boards, spine plain, corners in matching morocco, marbled endpapers, gilt top edge, original wrappers and spine preserved; signed binding by Lortic.
    Pasted on the rear pastedown is the invitation card to the exhibition, illustrated by Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen.
    Preface by Anatole France.
    A handsome copy finely bound by Lortic, son of Charles Baudelaire’s bookbinder.

    €350
  3. Oeil ouvert, coeur ouvert
    Lawrence FERLINGHETTI

    Oeil ouvert, coeur ouvert

    Christian Bourgois|Paris 1977|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    The French text appears alongside the original English text.
    A small tear to the protective film covering the first cover at the head.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed, in French and written from Paris, by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, publisher of the Beat Generation writers, to a lady named Marie-Odile.
    €350
  4. Lettre autographe signée de Robert de Montesquiou s'assurant qu'une modification à apporter par son éditeur sera bien prise en compte
    Robert de MONTESQUIOU

    Lettre autographe signée de Robert de Montesquiou s'assurant qu'une modification à apporter par son éditeur sera bien prise en compte

    S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [circa 1890]|26.50 x 20.50 cm|deux pages sur une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by the dandy count, two pages (26 lines), written in black ink (to Henri Lapauze) asking his correspondent to make modifications to a future publication concerning him: "... I would be obliged if you would not forget the promised bibliographical notice, it will repair the small error that we noted regarding the omission of my name..."
    He also wonders about the identity of the sender of a visiting card he recently received: "I would like to know if the enclosed card is that of M. Emile Blauet who long collaborated with Le Figaro, a word in reply on this subject, I beg you..."
    Henry Lapauze (1867-1925) was a journalist and art...
    €450
  5. Muziekpaper - Musicaper - Papier à music - Notenpapier
    COLLECTIF, Pieter BRATTINGA

    Muziekpaper - Musicaper - Papier à music - Notenpapier

    Jong & Co|Hilversum 1970|24.50 x 24.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise à rabats
    First edition hors-commerce consisting of a cadrat sheet resulting from a series of printing experiments in the field of graphic art, plastic arts, literature, architecture and music initiated by the lithographic printers of Steendrukkerij de Jong & Co.
    Texts in Dutch, German, English and French.
    This music paper contains 16 cubes subdivided into four series of numbers and a playground composed of 16 plans (one sixteen-plan features white lines on black background and one sixteen-plan bearing black lines on white background).
    The multiple combinations that result offer numerous possibilities to make, for example, a game, an educational shape recognition exercise for...
    €200
  6. Les livres de Jacques Clauzel. Espace poétique - espace pictural
    Jacques CLAUZEL

    Les livres de Jacques Clauzel. Espace poétique - espace pictural

    Espace Louis Feuillade|Lunel 1997|21 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition of the exhibition catalogue "Les livres de Jacques Clauzel" at the Louis Feuillade space in Lunel from October 11 to November 2, 1997.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Clauzel to poet Charles Dobzynski.
    €60
  8. Bibliothèque de M. G. de Pixerécourt avec des notes littéraires et bibliographiques de ses deux excellens amis Charles Nodier et Paul Lacroix
    Charles NODIER, Paul LACROIX

    Bibliothèque de M. G. de Pixerécourt avec des notes littéraires et bibliographiques de ses deux excellens amis Charles Nodier et Paul Lacroix

    S. n.|Paris 1838|17 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper of this auction catalogue listing the works comprising René-Charles Guilbert de Pixerécourt's library.
    Vignette depicting Pixérécourt's engraved bookplate on the title page.
    Spine cracked with lacks, boards detached, handsome interior condition.
    €500
  9. Nu N°2
    COLLECTIF, Pieter BRATTINGA

    Nu N°2[Nude No. 2]

    Jong & Co|Hilversum 1967|25 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition of this quadrilingual issue consisting of a series of experiments in printing in the field of graphic art, plastic arts, literature, architecture and music collected by Pieter Brattinga.
    Illustrations.
    Texts in Dutch, German, English and French.
    Covers marginally and slightly sunned without gravity, handsome copy.


    €50
  10. Charles Baudelaire - Sa vie et son oeuvre
    Charles ASSELINEAU, Édouard MANET

    Charles Baudelaire - Sa vie et son oeuvre[Charles Baudelaire - His Life and His Work]

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1869|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    Charles Baudelaire. Sa vie et son œuvre
    Alphonse Lemerre | Paris 1869 | 12 x 18.5 cm | half morocco
    First edition on thick paper, of the first biography devoted to Charles Baudelaire, who had died two years prior.
    Half navy morocco over marbled paper boards Bradel binding by Alfred Farez, the spine slightly faded, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved.
    This copy complete with the 5 etching portraits of Charles Baudelaire by Edouard Manet, Gustave Courbet, Emile Deroy and Charles Baudelaire himself. Edouard Manet engraved the two of his, Félix Bracquemond the three others.

    Autograph inscription signed by Charles...
    €1,800
  11. Catalogue de la bibliothèque dramatique de M. de Soleinne
    BIBLIOPHILE JACOB [Paul LACROIX]

    Catalogue de la bibliothèque dramatique de M. de Soleinne

    Alliance des arts|Paris 1843-1845|13 x 22 cm|5 volumes reliés en 4
    First edition.
    Half grey calf bindings, spines with four raised bands set with gilt fillets, bordeaux morocco title and volume labels, marbled paper boards, speckled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary bindings.
    Handsome copy attractively bound.


    €350
  12. Catalogue de la bibliothèque dramatique de Pont de Vesle. - Catalogue de la bibliothèque théâtrale de M. Joseph de Filippi
    BIBLIOPHILE JACOB [Paul LACROIX]

    Catalogue de la bibliothèque dramatique de Pont de Vesle. - Catalogue de la bibliothèque théâtrale de M. Joseph de Filippi

    Alliance des arts • A. Aubry • Tresse|Paris 1846-1861|13 x 22 cm|3 volumes reliés en 1
    First edition of each catalogue.
    The second catalogue is in two parts.
    Contemporary half grey calf binding, spine with four raised bands set with gilt fillets and a fleuron, morocco title-label and compartment in burgundy, marbled paper boards, speckled paper endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary binding.
    A handsome copy attractively bound.


    €250
  13. Catalogue de la bibliothèque du château de Mouchy
    Horace MOUCHY

    Catalogue de la bibliothèque du château de Mouchy

    Léon Techener|Paris 1872|18.50 x 27 cm|relié
    The first edition, published in a small number of copies on laid paper.
    Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands showing some rubbing, gilt noble arms at foot of spine, joints rubbed, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Engraved bookplate pasted on one pastedown.
    Rare.
    Handsome interior condition.
    Signed autograph inscription from a member of the de Mouchy family to the vicomte de Lorencez.






    €350
  14. Rapport sur les recherches faites à la Bibliothèque impériale de Saint-Pétersbourg concernant les lettres originales et manuscrits français sortis de France. - Deuxième rapport sur les recherches faites à la Bibliothèque impériale de Saint-Pétersbourg concernant les lettres originales et manuscrits français sortis de France. - Troisième rapport sur les recherches faites à la Bibliothèque impériale de Saint-Pétersbourg concernant les lettres originales et manuscrits français sortis de France
    Hector, comte de LA FERRIERE

    Rapport sur les recherches faites à la Bibliothèque impériale de Saint-Pétersbourg concernant les lettres originales et manuscrits français sortis de France. - Deuxième rapport sur les recherches faites à la Bibliothèque impériale de Saint-Pétersbourg concernant les lettres originales et manuscrits français sortis de France. - Troisième rapport sur les recherches faites à la Bibliothèque impériale de Saint-Pétersbourg concernant les lettres originales et manuscrits français sortis de France

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1867|15.50 x 24 cm|3 volumes reliés en 1
    The first edition published in a small number of copies of this offprint from the Archives des missions scientifiques et littéraires for each of the three volumes.
    Half brown shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt dots, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    Some minor light foxing.
    €120
  19. Bibliographie historique des finances de la France au XVIIIème siècle
    René STOURM

    Bibliographie historique des finances de la France au XVIIIème siècle

    Guillaumin & Cie|Paris 1895|14.50 x 23 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half midnight blue shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fillets, gilt initials at foot, traces of rubbing to bands and head of spine, marbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, one upper corner slightly bumped.
    A small annotation in blue ballpoint pen on the rear endpaper.

    €60
  20. Les manuscrits et la miniature
    Albert LECOY DE LA MARCHE

    Les manuscrits et la miniature

    A. Quantin|Paris s. d. [circa 1910]|13.50 x 20.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Bradel binding in half bottle-green cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, date and double gilt fillet at foot, red shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
    Handsome copy illustrated with 107 figures in the text.
    €50
  21. Hors oeuvre
    Abram KROL

    Hors oeuvre

    Editions Noël|Paris 1998|20 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Work illustrated with sketches by Victorine Séauve.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Abram Krol to his friend the poet Charles Dobzynski.
    €80
  22. Livres, suites, estampes gravés au burin 1958-1978
    Abram KROL

    Livres, suites, estampes gravés au burin 1958-1978

    A. Krol|Paris 1992|21 x 30 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper.
    Illustrated book of numerous reproductions of engraved works by Abram Krol.
    Preface by Dominique Daguet.
    Iconography.
    Autograph dated and signed by Abram Krol to his friend the poet Charles Dobzynski: "... two decades of a copper plowman, friendly."
    €80
  23. La jeunesse de Balzac : Balzac imprimeur et Madame de Berny
    Gabriel HANOTAUX, Georges VICAIRE

    La jeunesse de Balzac : Balzac imprimeur et Madame de Berny

    A. Ferroud|Paris 1921|18 x 21 cm|broché
    New edition partly original because augmented by the correspondence of Balzac and Madame de Berny, one of the few numbered and justified copies by the publisher on Holland papere , head print.
    Book decorated with inset illustrations.
    Back and boards slightly and marginally insolated without gravity, pleasant copy at all margins.
    €150
  24. [RELIURE] Exposition de 1867. Délégation des ouvriers relieurs
    COLLECTIF

    [RELIURE] Exposition de 1867. Délégation des ouvriers relieurs

    Au siège de la commission|Paris 1868-1869-1875|11.50 x 18.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    first edition.
    Bindings in full caramel glazed calfskin, back with five nerves set with golden fillets adorned with triple golden boxes, piece of chocolate morocco title, piece of mint morocco number, dates and places gilded in tails, golden casters on the caps, framing of triple golden fillets on the boards, tiny minor scuffs on the boards, golden fillets on the cuts, framing of a large golden lace on the guards, all golden edges, superb bindings of the time signed by F. Bouché.
    Illustrated book of 9 binding boards.
    Rare and very beautiful copy, complete in two volumes, superbly established.
    €1,000
  25. Bibliotheque historique de la France ; contenant le catalogue de tous les ouvrages, tant imprimez que manuscrits, qui traitent de l'histoire de ce Roïaume, ou qui y ont rapport, avec des notes critiques et historiques
    Jacques LELONG

    Bibliotheque historique de la France ; contenant le catalogue de tous les ouvrages, tant imprimez que manuscrits, qui traitent de l'histoire de ce Roïaume, ou qui y ont rapport, avec des notes critiques et historiques

    Chez Gabriel Martin|à Paris 1719|25 x 40 cm (In-folio)|relié

    First edition. From 1768 onwards, this bibliography was continued by Fevier de Fondette, extending to all fields (ecclesiastical history, natural history, etc.) and no longer confined to the single area studied by Lelong.
    Contemporary full brown sheepskin binding. Spine with raised bands, decorated. Extensive restorations in light brown sheepskin to the spine with tooling reapplied. Repairs in brown sheepskin to the boards. Renewed endpapers. The three fleurs-de-lys of the French royal arms on the title vignette have been erased. A good copy, overall fresh.

    €800
  26. Le diable au moulin à papier
    Henri POURRAT, François ANGELI

    Le diable au moulin à papier

    La feuille blanche|Paris s. d. [1948]|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First Edition printed in small numbers on Auvergne.
    Back and flat very slightly and marginally insolated.
    Pleasant illustrated example of original woods of François Angeli.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed Henri Pourrat Anne-Marie Kempf: "... wishing she likes, a little later, this paper in hand, our paper mills, and their devil same, with the compliment the best of the country of Ambert ... "
    €180
  27. Recherches sur les imprimeurs et libraires d'Orléans. Recueil des documents pour servir à l'histoire de la typographie et de la librairie orléanaise, depuis le XIVe siècle à nos jours
    Henry HERLUISON

    Recherches sur les imprimeurs et libraires d'Orléans. Recueil des documents pour servir à l'histoire de la typographie et de la librairie orléanaise, depuis le XIVe siècle à nos jours

    H. Herluison|Paris 1868|16.50 x 25 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 78 copies hand-numbered by the publisher.
    Contemporary half brown morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of combed paper, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges. Binding signed by Gruel.
    Some paper losses, joints rubbed and a few small stains on spine.
    Gruel bookplate pasted on first pastedown.
    €100
  28. Notes bibliographiques sur l'oeuvre d'André Gide
    Arnold NAVILLE

    Notes bibliographiques sur l'oeuvre d'André Gide

    Gallimard|Paris 1930|21.50 x 27.50 cm|broché
    First Edition printed 210 copies numbered on Auvergne, ours justified and numbered by Arnold Naville colophon .
    Pleasant copy complete desa illustrated jacket that has small marginal tears without gravity.
    Signed autograph dedication of Arnold Naville to Henri Bidou: "... these pages of simple reference."
    €100
  29. Notice historique et bibliographique sur Jean Pèlerin dit le viateur, chanoine de Toul et sur son livre De artificiali perspectiva
    Anatole de MONTAIGLON

    Notice historique et bibliographique sur Jean Pèlerin dit le viateur, chanoine de Toul et sur son livre De artificiali perspectiva

    Librairie Tross|Paris 1861|14.50 x 23 cm|relié
    First edition printed on laid and illustrated with 2 folding planks in fine facsimile.
    Publisher's binding in full black percaline, smooth back, first board struck with a central golden medallion, scratches on the back and the boards, shaded guard.
    Autograph dedication signed by the publisher to Mr. Salmon.

    €200
  30. Douze petits écrits ou l'émulsion du langage - In Synthèses N°122
    [Francis PONGE] René de SOLIER

    Douze petits écrits ou l'émulsion du langage - In Synthèses N°122

    Synthèses|Paris 1956|15 x 24 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this reprinted from the review Syntheses which consists of an analysis of "Twelve small writings" Francis Ponge, one of 200 numbered copies, only draw after 7 Japan.
    A lack restored in angle of the first flat, ex-libris glued on the back of the first board, cut of joint press.
    Signed autograph of Francis Ponge to Charles Wagemans: "On the part of René de Solier, with also the friendly memory and the faithful sympathy of the author pretext".
    €120
  32. Recherches historiques sur Malicorne. - Les artistes peintres de la Sarthe au salon de 1885
    F. LEGEAY

    Recherches historiques sur Malicorne. - Les artistes peintres de la Sarthe au salon de 1885

    Typographie Edmond Monnoyer|Le Mans 1886|15.50 x 24.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half black sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with double gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Gift inscription in pen by a previous bibliophile on the half-title page of the work, some foxing mainly at beginning and end of volume, light scuffing to boards.
    Rare.
    €100
  33. Par le don de Florence Gould. Chancellerie des universités de Paris
    François CHAPON, Dominique AURY

    Par le don de Florence Gould. Chancellerie des universités de Paris

    Bibliothèque littéraire Jacques Doucet|Paris 1988|18.50 x 27 cm|broché
    First edition published under the direction of François Chapon, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Preface by Dominique Aury.
    Spine very lightly sunned without consequence, handsome copy.


    €300
  35. Max Jacob dans ses livres
    (Max JACOB) Claudine BOULOUQUE

    Max Jacob dans ses livres

    Les amis de la reliure originale|Paris 1994|17.50 x 25 cm|en feuilles sous chemise toilée noire
    First edition, one of 26 copies in sheets and hors commerce hand-lettered on white conqueror, only leading copies after 4 Chapel.
    Pleasant copy of his complete black cloth shirt.
    Autographs signed by Claude Bourdois and Claudine Boulouque.
    €50
  37. Vingt-deux artistes du livre
    Alexandre ALEXEIEFF, Pierre MORNAND

    Vingt-deux artistes du livre

    Le courrier graphique|Paris 1948|23 x 29 cm|broché sous étui
    First edition printed in 1800 numbered copies.
    Cover illustrated by Alexandre Alexeieff.
    Work decorated with illustrations by Alexandre Alexeieff, Gus Bofa, Pierre Bonnard, Jean-Gabriel Daragnès, André Derain, Raoul Dufy, Demetrios Galanis, Jean-Emile Laboureur, Aristide Maillol, André Dunoyer de Segonzac...
    Handsome copy.

    €150
  40. Le Club des libraires de France 1953-1966
    Bernard GHEERBRANT

    Le Club des libraires de France 1953-1966

    IMEC éditions|Paris 1997|17 x 23.50 cm|broché
    first edition on plain paper.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Bernard Gheerbrant to Françoise and Pierre D (umayet): "in memory of this time when we treated with innocence of" old "friends ..."
    Iconography, pleasant copy.
    €60
  42. Les dédicaces à la main de M. J. Barbey d'Aurevilly
    Jean de BONNEFON

    Les dédicaces à la main de M. J. Barbey d'Aurevilly

    A. Blaizot|Paris 1908|18.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 480 numbered copies on Marais laid paper, the only issue after 1 Japan ancien and 19 Japan.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly engraved by Noyon as frontispiece as well as 62 facsimile reproductions of dedications by Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly.
    Handsome copy despite minor foxing affecting mainly the endpapers and two stains at the foot of the first cover.
    €120
  43. Les livres du second rayon, irréguliers et libertins
    Émile HENRIOT, Jules Léon PERRICHON

    Les livres du second rayon, irréguliers et libertins

    Le livre|Paris 1925|16 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 700 numbered copies on handmade laid paper.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece and vignettes engraved on wood by Jules Léon Perrichon.
    Two slight tears and a small stain of no consequence to spine.
    €50
  44. Gravures
    Albert BÉGUIN

    Gravures

    Chez l'auteur|Paris 2004|20.50 x 28.50 cm|en spirales
    first edition.
    Signed autograph André Beguin to the painter and engraver Jacques (Castex): "... for my friend regiment and burning ..."
    Rich illustration.
    Small spots on the second flat, otherwise nice copy.
    €70
  45. Le livre des peintres et graveurs
    Michel de MAROLLES

    Le livre des peintres et graveurs

    P. Jannet|Paris 1855|10 x 17.50 cm|relié
    New edition revised by Georges Duplessis, one of the rare copies on China paper.
    Half chocolate brown shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with richly ornamented double gilt compartments, place and date gilt at foot, gilt fillets framing the marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt.
    Bookplate pasted at head of one pastedown.
    Some minor foxing of no consequence.
    €200
  47. [RELIURE] Exposition de 1867. Délégation des ouvriers relieurs : Première partie : La reliure aux expositions de l'industrie (1798-1862). - Deuxième partie : La reliure à l'exposition de 186, études comparatives de la reliure ancienne et moderne
    COLLECTIF

    [RELIURE] Exposition de 1867. Délégation des ouvriers relieurs : Première partie : La reliure aux expositions de l'industrie (1798-1862). - Deuxième partie : La reliure à l'exposition de 186, études comparatives de la reliure ancienne et moderne

    Au siège de la commission|Paris 1868-1869-1875|11.50 x 18.50 cm|2 volumes reliés en 1
    First edition.
    Half burgundy morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, light scratches to joints, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with 9 plates of bindings.
    Light foxing affecting mainly the endpapers.
    Rare and handsome copy complete in two volumes.
    €580
  48. Bibliographie cornélienne
    Émile PICOT

    Bibliographie cornélienne

    Auguste Fontaine|Paris 1876|13.50 x 22 cm|relié
    First edition printed in 500 numbered copies on Holland paper.
    Half bordeaux shagreen binding, faded spine with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, preserved wrappers refreshed and lined.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of Corneille as frontispiece.
    Handsome interior condition.
    €120
  49. Recherches bibliographiques et critiques sur les éditions originales des cinq livres du roman satirique de Rabelais et sur les différences de texte qui se font remarquer particulièrement dans le premier livre du Pantagruel et dans le Gargantua
    Jacques-Charles BRUNET

    Recherches bibliographiques et critiques sur les éditions originales des cinq livres du roman satirique de Rabelais et sur les différences de texte qui se font remarquer particulièrement dans le premier livre du Pantagruel et dans le Gargantua

    L. Potier|Paris 1852|16.50 x 25 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the rare copies printed on large vellum.
    Half chocolate brown morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands decorated with double gilt compartments at the centers of which the crowned and gilt monogram of Clément de Ris is repeated five times, gilt date at foot, small traces of rubbing on joints, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, upper corners slightly bumped, near-contemporary binding signed by Dupré.
    Some light foxing affecting mainly some deckled edges of certain leaves.
    Gift inscription and manuscript notation in pen by Clément de Ris at head of an endpaper...
    €450
  50. Les livres du second rayon, irréguliers et libertins
    Émile HENRIOT, Jules Léon PERRICHON

    Les livres du second rayon, irréguliers et libertins

    Le livre|Paris 1925|16 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 700 numbered copies on laid paper.
    Signed autograph inscription from Emile Henriot to Jérome and Jean Tharaud.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece and vignettes engraved on wood by Jules Léon Perrichon.
    Light foxing affecting mainly the endpapers, two minor tears of no consequence to the spine.
    €120
  51. François-Louis Schmied peintre graveur et imprimeur. Catalogue des livres de F.L. Schmied exposés en mars 1927 chez Arnold Seligmann suivi du catalogue général des livres de F.L. Schmied imprimés et sous presses au 28 février 1927
    François-Louis SCHMIED, Louis BARTHOU

    François-Louis Schmied peintre graveur et imprimeur. Catalogue des livres de F.L. Schmied exposés en mars 1927 chez Arnold Seligmann suivi du catalogue général des livres de F.L. Schmied imprimés et sous presses au 28 février 1927[François-Louis Schmied, painter, engraver and printer. Catalogue of the books by F. L. Schmied exhibited in March 1927 at Arnold Seligmann, followed by the general catalogue of the books by F. L. Schmied printed and in press as of 28 February 1927]

    Les presses de F.L. Schmied|Paris 1927|24 x 31 cm|broché
    First edition of 300 copies.
    Autograph inscription from François-Louis schmied to the Count Philippon in pencil : "... pour le délicat souvenir que m'a laissée sa visite."
    With 42 plates hors texte and full page.
    Rare spots mostly affecting the verso of some plates, internally good.
    €750
  52. Catalogue de la bibliothèque dramatique de M. de Soleinne rédigé par le bibliophile Jacob
    Paul LACROIX

    Catalogue de la bibliothèque dramatique de M. de Soleinne rédigé par le bibliophile Jacob

    Paris 1843-1845|14.50 x 23 cm|6 volumes reliés
    First edition.
    Half caramel calf bindings, spines with four raised bands set with gilt fillets and decorated with double gilt fillets, red morocco title and volume labels, some minor scratches to spines without significance, two upper headcaps showing traces of rubbing, one joint of the fifth volume fragile, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, elegant contemporary bindings signed by Simier relieur du Roi.
    Scattered foxing, auction price notations inscribed in red ink in margins of descriptions.
    Handsome copy in charming uniform contemporary binding signed by one of the most talented binders of the 19th century.
    €400
  56. Bibliothèque de M. René Descamps-Scrive
    COLLECTIF

    Bibliothèque de M. René Descamps-Scrive

    Léopold Carteret • Emile Raoust-Leleu|Paris • & Lille 1925|23 x 28.50 cm|3 volumes reliés
    first edition.
    "Bradel" binding half wedge cardboard vellum way back smooth decorated with a gold jewel, date and dual gold mesh tails caramel as shagreen parts with a stain and scratches, nets gilded frames on boards marbled paper guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers, gilded heads, the time bindings signed by Asper, bookbinder in Geneva.
    Part One: old books, first editions and illustrated books of the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, wonderful books to figures of the eighteenth century, richly bound copies.
    Second part: Book the Romantic contemporary, great writers and various authors, illustrated books of the nineteenth printed on papeir...
    €500
  57. La vierge Marguerite substituée à la Lucine antique, analyse d'un poème inédit du XVème siècle suivie de la description du manuscrit et de recherches historiques par un fureteur
    Félix SOLEIL

    La vierge Marguerite substituée à la Lucine antique, analyse d'un poème inédit du XVème siècle suivie de la description du manuscrit et de recherches historiques par un fureteur

    Veuve Adolphe Labitte|Paris 1885|16.50 x 25 cm|relié
    First edition published anonymously and printed in 500 numbered copies on laid paper.
    Half bronze calf binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt and black fillets, gilt sun and crown at foot of spine, some rubbing and a light dampstain to joints, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, marbled edges.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece.
    €50
  59. Bibliographie générale du costume et de la mode
    René COLAS

    Bibliographie générale du costume et de la mode

    Librairie René Colas|Paris 1933|16.50 x 25.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
    First edition printed in 1000 numbered copies.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally faded, not serious, a clear stain to head of upper cover of volume II, a good set.
    €300
  61. Guide du libraire-antiquaire et du bibliophile. Description bibliographique et anecdotique de deux cents vingt ouvrages rares, curieux ou singuliers
    Jules Le Petit de BEAUCHAMPS, Édouard ROUVEYRE

    Guide du libraire-antiquaire et du bibliophile. Description bibliographique et anecdotique de deux cents vingt ouvrages rares, curieux ou singuliers

    Edouard Rouveyre|Paris 1882|15 x 24 cm|relié
    First edition printed on laid paper.
    Half bottle green shagreen binding with corners, faded spine with five raised bands set with gilt stippling decorated with double gilt compartments ornamented with gilt typographical motifs, marbled paper boards marginally faded, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, original wrappers preserved.
    Work illustrated with 46 plates outside the text.
    Pleasant interior condition.
    €150
  62. Les livres à clef. Etude de bibliographie critique et analytique pour servir à l'histoire littéraire
    Fernand DRUJON

    Les livres à clef. Etude de bibliographie critique et analytique pour servir à l'histoire littéraire

    Edouard Rouveyre|Paris 1888|15 x 23.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue after 10 China, 10 Japan and 30 Whatman.
    Half fir-green shagreen bindings, spines with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons, minor traces of rubbing without importance at heads and feet of spines, triple cold-stamped fillets framing the fir-green paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, marbled edges, contemporary bindings.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  63. Les "Paroles d'un croyant" de Lamennais
    Paul VULLIAUD

    Les "Paroles d'un croyant" de Lamennais

    Edgar Malfère|Amiens 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €50
  64. L'enseignement de Rémy de Gourmont
    Raoul DUFY, Marcel COULON

    L'enseignement de Rémy de Gourmont

    Editions du siècle|Paris 1925|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €20
  65. Bibliographie des marionnettes
    Eugène LEFEBVRE, Paul JEANNE

    Bibliographie des marionnettes

    La soupente de Guignol • Les éditions de la très illustre compagnie des Petits comédiens de bois|Paris 1926|16.50 x 25 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only issue with 2 Holland copies.
    Half fir-green shagreen binding, faded spine with five raised bands showing traces of rubbing, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated by Eugène Lefebvre.
    Handsome interior condition without foxing.
    Rare.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by the author to poet Jean Ott: "... en souvenir des premiers rapports officiels de Guignol avec Lafleur et en remerciement sincère pour avoir écouter mon appel pour la rénovation des théâtres..." ["... in...
    €300
  66. Gérard de Nerval, la vie et l'oeuvre 1808-1855
    Léon-Adolphe GAUTHIER-FERRIÈRES

    Gérard de Nerval, la vie et l'oeuvre 1808-1855

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1906|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from the author to Pierre Quillard.
    Illustrated work, with frontispiece portrait of Gérard de Nerval after Nadar engraved by Edouard Loevy.
    Lack to foot of spine, joints rubbed at foot, tears and small marginal lacks to boards.
    €40
  68. Henri Béraud bibliographie
    Pierrette & Georges DUPONT

    Henri Béraud bibliographie

    Editions Du Lérot|Tusson 2001|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Rives paper featuring a numbered reproduction of a gouache by R.G. Gautier as frontispiece, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  70. Catalogue de la bibliothèque de M. Ph.-L. de Bordes de Fortage. Troisième partie seule
    COLLECTIF

    Catalogue de la bibliothèque de M. Ph.-L. de Bordes de Fortage. Troisième partie seule

    Marcel Mounastre-Picamilh|Bordeaux 1927|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition of this catalogue whose sale took place at the Bordeaux auction house.
    Illustrations hors-texte.
    A small angular tear at the head of the first cover affecting the following pages and having occasionally caused small lacks without gravity and not touching the text, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €50
  74. Epistre de Cleriande la romayne à Reginus son concitoien translatée de latin en francoys par Macé de Villebresme l'ung des gentilz hommes de la chambre du Roy
    COLLECTIF

    Epistre de Cleriande la romayne à Reginus son concitoien translatée de latin en francoys par Macé de Villebresme l'ung des gentilz hommes de la chambre du Roy

    Imp. I. Claye|Paris 1885|16.50 x 24 cm|broché
    New edition printed in 175 copies, ours one of the 155 on Holland paper, and based on the manuscripts & the gothic edition from the Bibliothèque Nationale, with notes by Georges Guiffrey.
    Spine cracked with small lacks at head and restored at foot with an adhesive piece, marginal tears with sometimes tiny harmless lacks on the boards, handsome interior condition.
    Rare.
    €40
  76. Conseils pour former une bibliothèque peu nombreuse mais choisie
    Jean Henri Samuel FORMEY

    Conseils pour former une bibliothèque peu nombreuse mais choisie

    Chez Haude et Spener|Berlin 1756|9.50 x 16.50 cm|relié

    The best edition, which includes following Formey's text, the "Introduction générale à l'étude des Sciences et des Belles-Lettres en faveur des personnes qui ne savent que le français", by de La Martinière with notes by Abbé Trublet. The first edition was published in 1746.


    Contemporary full marbled calf binding. Smooth spine elegantly decorated. Red morocco title label. One tear with loss to the lower joint extending into the last compartment. Worming running from p.279 to the end, in the lower margin.

     

    Good copy, decorative and fresh.

    €450
  78. Byblis, miroir des arts du livre et de l'estampe. 40e fascicule de la dixième année
    COLLECTIF

    Byblis, miroir des arts du livre et de l'estampe. 40e fascicule de la dixième année

    Albert Morancé|Paris Hiver 1931|24 x 29.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition published in a small number of copies on laid paper.
    Texts by C. Roger-Marx, A. Thomas, P. Pia...
    Issue with illustrations in etching, lithography, aquatint, original woodcut... hors-texte by P. Falké, E. Manet, E. Degas, A. Zorn, O. Redon, Webster, A. Collot, ...
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  80. La pyrogravure et ses applications
    Jean CLOSSET

    La pyrogravure et ses applications

    Librairie Renouard & Henri Laurens|Paris s. d. [1898]|14 x 22.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in half burgundy cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a central gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at tail, black shagreen title-label with some small tears, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with 50 unpublished drawings by the author.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  82. Gazette bibliographique année 1868-1869
    COLLECTIF

    Gazette bibliographique année 1868-1869

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1869|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Contributions by C. Asselineau, T. de Banville, C. Cabanellas, P. Chéron, J. Claretie, E. Courbet, E. Daclin, G. Decaux, G. D'Heilly, A. France, le Bibliophile Jacob, C.M.R. Leconte de Lisle, C. Monselet, L. de Ricard, J. Travers...
    Light lacks at head and foot of spine, joints cracked at head and foot, a tiny lack at foot of front board, otherwise handsome copy without foxing.
    €80
  83. The Ephemera of Adrian Wilson : an annotated list, 1944-1988
    Adrian WILSON, James LINDEN

    The Ephemera of Adrian Wilson : an annotated list, 1944-1988[Les éphémères d’Adrian Wilson : liste annotée, 1944-1988]

    Tuscany Alley|San Francisco 1994|27 x 39 cm|2 volumes reliures en de l'éditeur, sous étui
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Rives paper, the only printing with 10 others also on Rives signed by Adrian Wilson and 3 hors commerce copies.
    Cream-colored cloth, complete with slipcase.
    With numerous original woodcuts by Adrian Wilson.
    This copy retains its chemise, which holds 50 or so characteristic examples of the work of the printer Adrian Wilson.
    A fine and rare copy.
    €1,200
  84. 10 légendes en marge du livre
    Jean BRULLER [VERCORS] Samuel Ustazade SILVESTRE DE SACY

    10 légendes en marge du livre[Ten Legends in the Margin of the Book]

    Creuzevault frères|Paris 1930|20.50 x 27.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    Illustrated with original color etchings hors texte by Jean Bruller, one of 50 numbered copies on Japon impérial paper, the tirage de tête.
    With 11 original etchings, of which 1 frontispiece, as well as 10 original initials and 10 ornaments by Jean Bruller.
    This copy, like all copies of the tirage de tête, is complete with its suite of first-state etchings, its suite in black and white and an original drawing by Jean Bruller.
    Additionally, there is the third state of a rejected etching.
    Four small traces of adhesive paper to head and foot of endpapers, otherwise a fine copy.
    Rare.
    €1,200
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