Circus, Magic & Illusion

Henry-Paul GASSIER [Henry-Paul DEYVAUX-GASIER]
Humoristique et antifaciste dessin original signé au feutre noir illustrant le roi Victor-Emmanuel III cirant les chaussures d'un Mussolini menaçant
s. l. s. d. [circa 1930]|27 x 19.50 cm|une feuille encollée sur un carton
Humorous and antifascist original drawing signed in black felt-tip pen by Henry-Paul Gassier depicting King Victor Emmanuel III on his knees polishing the shoes of Mussolini, who is brandishing a club in his left hand and a bottle of castor oil (which the Blackshirts forced political opponents to drink).
The drawing has been mounted on cardboard with slight corner losses.
This drawing entitled "Le bavard" ["The Chatterbox"] was given by Henry-Paul Gassier to his friend and colleague Carlo Rim.
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, author of "Ma belle Marseille" ["My Beautiful Marseille"], a caricaturist, a filmmaker, and was notably the friend of...
€350
Henry-Paul GASSIER [Henry-Paul DEYVAUX-GASIER] (CARLO RIM)
Humoristique dessin original adressé à son grand ami Carlo Rim
s. l. s. d. [circa 1922]|21.50 x 16 cm|une feuille
Humorous original multicolored drawing executed in colored pencils and addressed to his great friend Carlo Rim representing the latter in a coffin and receiving the homage of the French nation, an official solemnly pronouncing: "Il aimait trop les rébus" ["He loved puzzles too much"].
The drawing is on letterhead from Henry-Paul Gassier's Marseilles address, with folding trace inherent to postal mailing.
Epistolarily testing Carlo Rim's lively wit, Henry-Paul Gassier enjoyed corresponding in the form of puzzles with his friend and fellow caricaturist.
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, author of "Ma belle Marseille", a caricaturist, a...
€120
Roger MARTIN DU GARD
"... Il neige à Lyon... Ici, nous déjeunons encore dehors, sous les stores ensoleillés. Plus d'autos, plus de poussière, plus de phonos, plus de sirènes entre deux vagues... C'est le beau, clair et silencieux Cassis authentique, où rien ne gêne le travail..."Foodie and fun signed autograph letter addressed to her friend Alice Rim
S. n.|Cassis 2 Novembre 1933|13.50 x 21.50 cm|une feuille
Fine and amusing signed manuscript letter from Roger Martin du Gard addressed from Cassis to Alice Rim (3 and a half pages, 54 lines in black ink) in which he lyrically praises the benefits of the delicious Parisian confections that his correspondent sends him: "... Et quelles sucreries ! Si Dieu pouvait goûter ce que Boissier fabrique avec ses fruits, comme il serait honteux des grossiers produits de ses arbres, et comme il aurait envie de recommencer sa création..." ["... And what confections! If God could taste what Boissier makes with his fruits, how ashamed he would be of the crude products of his trees, and how he would want to begin his creation anew..."]
He also...
€450
TREZ [Alain TREDEZ]
Un... deux... Trez... partez !
Vilo|Paris 1984|17.50 x 18.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition illustrated with humorous drawings by Trez.
Publisher's white paper boards, smooth spine, illustrated front cover.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Trez to Sophie d'Abreu enhanced with an original drawing depicting a cheerful figure sliding a ballot into a radio while saying "Je vote Radiobleue" ["I vote for Radio Blue"].

€80
TREZ [Alain TREDEZ]
Les idées trez noires
Le cherche midi|Paris 1986|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with humorous drawings by Trez.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Trez to Sophie d'Abreu with an original drawing of a hanged man with a red tongue sticking out, swinging from the Z of Trez.

€80
PIEM
100 dessins choisis
Le cherche midi|Paris 1984|15.50 x 24.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
Edition illustrated with drawings by Piem.
Publisher's full white cardboard binding, smooth spine, illustrated front cover.
Handsome copy despite two discolorations on the covers.
Autograph inscription signed by Piem to Sophie d'Abreu: "... cent dessins et un incertain regard..." ["... a hundred drawings and an uncertain gaze..."]

€60
Henry-Paul GASSIER [Henry-Paul DEYVAUX-GASIER]
Humoristique lettre autographe signée à son grand ami Carlo Rim enrichie de trois dessins originaux en couleurs
s. l. 22 Juin 1923|15 x 20 cm|une feuille
Humorous autograph letter signed to his great friend Carlo Rim enriched with three original color drawings in the form of rebuses, 32 lines in black ink.
In this letter, Henry-Paul Gassier gently mocks his friend Carlo Rim: "Carlo Rim loved rebuses too much... but Carlo Rim didn't know how to translate rebuses..." and "Carlo Rim claims to have gone mad trying to decipher rebuses that H.P.G. had made to test his strength. Carlo Rim is a damned liar...", "... but Carlo Rim has great mental laziness... And if that's not true, then Carlo Rim is perfectly idiotic..."
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, author of "Ma belle Marseille", a caricaturist, a filmmaker...
€200
Henry MEILHAC, Ludovic HALÉVY
Lolotte
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1879|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition of this one-act comedy, one of the rare copies on laid paper, of which no mention is made.
Rare and handsome copy with full margins.
€150
SAN-ANTONIO
Y a-t-il un français dans la Salle ?
Fleuve noir|Paris 1979|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by San Antonio to one of his friends : « Pour toi cher Boral, dont la gentillesse ajoute au bonheur qu'on a d'acheter des Davidoff. En toute amitié de ton vieux San Antonio. » ["For you dear Boral, whose kindness adds to the pleasure of buying Davidoff cigars. In friendship from your old San Antonio."]
€300
Alphonse BOUDARD
L'étrange monsieur Joseph
Robert Laffont|Paris 1998|15.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Alphonse Boudard to André Ventelon.

€70
Gottlieb Heinrich Georg JAHR
Principes et règles qui doivent guider dans la pratique de l'homoeopathie - Exposition raisonnée des points essentiels de la doctrine médicale de Hahnemann
J.-B. Baillière & fils|Paris • & Londres [London] • & New York 1857|13.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
First edition in French.
Half aubergine shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Boards slightly and marginally lightened, a small tear to upper right corner of front board, foxing.
Rare copy of this major text on homeopathy.
€800
Bernard THOMAS
Lettre aux écolos qui nous pompent l'air
Albin Michel|Paris 1992|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite small wormholes on the edges.
Amusing signed autograph inscription by Bernard Thomas on the half-title page to Jean-Pierre Richard, Carlo Rim's son: "Pour Jean-Pierre, par ma chandelle verte, j'espère que ça va faire de l'oseille." ["For Jean-Pierre, by my green candle, I hope this will make some money."]
A Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker, Carlo Rim was the 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, Jacques Prévert...
€50
Frigide BARJOT
Confessions d'une catho branchée
Plon|Paris 2011|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Dated and signed autograph inscription by Frigide Barjot to a friend named Pierre: "... toi qui a vécu les affres de la sortie, depuis Palamos. Et voici le bébé de ce printemps pas comme les autres. Je t'embrasse. Ta Frigide." ["... you who lived through the agonies of the release, since Palamos. And here is the baby of this spring unlike any other. I embrace you. Your Frigide."]
€50
Jeanne MARÉCHAL
Lettre manuscrite adressée à Carlo Rim
S. n.|Paris 31 juillet 1963|13.50 x 21 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter dated and signed by Jeanne Maréchal, co-founder, with her husband Maurice and caricaturist Henri-Pierre Gassier, of the famous weekly political-satirical publication "Le Canard enchaîné", addressed to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim, 11 lines in blue ink, the letter on Le Canard enchaîné letterhead.
Jeanne Maréchal thanks Carlo Rim for his kind letter and for the vivid memory he retains of Maurice Maréchal, founder with his wife Jeanne and illustrator Henri-Pierre Gassier, of the famous Canard enchaîné. : "Hé oui, Maurice en aurait bien ri et je vous en remercie de vous en souvenir..." ["Oh yes, Maurice would...
€80
Alphonse DAUDET
Aventures prodigieuses de Tartarin de TarasconTartarin of Tarascon
Dentu|Paris 1872|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié sous chemise et étui
Very rare and highly sought-after first edition according to Clouzot, for which no copies on large paper were issued.

Full red morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, gilt rolls on headcaps, inner dentelle border on off-white morocco pastedowns enhanced with a red morocco mosaic fillet and quintuple gilt fillets, the fillet and quintuple gilt fillets interlacing at corners, gilt fillet border on turn-ins, ivory watered silk endpapers, iron-grey wrappers and spine preserved (Clouzot notes two states of wrappers: iron-grey - the rarer - and bluish-grey), all edges gilt, double gilt fillets on board edges, half red morocco slipcase with bands, spine with five raised bands...
€8,000
Benjamin RABIER, Léon KERN
Le Pêle-mêle - Année 1908 complète
Le Pêle-mêle|Paris 5 Janvier 1908 - 27 Décembre 1908|23.50 x 34 cm|relié
First edition.
A large tear to the margin of the front page of the January 13, 1907 issue, otherwise a handsome copy.
Half brown sheep binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, some rubbing to spine and board edges, contemporary binding.
Each issue is illustrated with a color front page by Benjamin Rabier, Alex, T. Barn, Léon Kern, Georges Omry, Haye, Luc Leguey, Maurice Motet...
Issues illustrated with drawings by Benjamin Rabier, Georges Omry, Valvérane, Léon Kern, Moriss, Kotek, Luc Leguey, Maurice Motet, Carsten Carven, O'Galop, André Hellé, Alex...
€150
Saturnin FABRE
"En 1954, année où le cinéma a été placé sous le signe des cuisses de Lollobrigida et des boites à lait de Martine Carol..."Humorous autograph letter dated and signed addressed to filmmaker and screenwriter Carlo Rim
s. l. 10 Janvier 1955|21 x 27 cm|une feuille
Humorous autograph letter dated and signed addressed to filmmaker and screenwriter Carlo Rim (17 lines in blue ink) presenting his wishes for the beginning of 1955.
Fold marks inherent to postal handling, a small tear at the head of the letter at the fold level.
Saturnin Fabre lavishes praise on the resistance of humor cinema embodied by Carlo Rim's achievements against the eroticization of cinema: "... in 1954, a year when cinema was placed under the sign of Lollobrigida's thighs and Martine Carol's milk boxes, you remained one of the last talented authors, a survivor of the funny ones. You stayed afloat!"
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer "Ma belle...
€100
Alfred JARRY
Oeuvres complètes volumes I, II & III - Complet en trois volumes
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1972-1987-1988|10.50 x 17.50 cm|3 volumes en reliures de l'éditeur
Pléiade library edition printed on Bible paper.
Publisher's full brown grained sheepskin bindings, orange top edges, smooth spines decorated with gilt fillets.
Handsome complete set with protective covers, but lacking slipcases.
€150
Henry THÉTARD
Coulisses et secrets du cirque
Plon|Paris 1934|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine sunned, one angular lack at foot of second board.
Signed autograph inscription from Henry Thétard to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as well as Max Jacob.
€60
ANONYME
Carte à jouer érotique à secret - Deux de trèfle
s. l. • [France] s. d. [circa 1860]|5.50 x 8.60 cm|une carte à jouer
Erotic playing card with a secret, unknown manufacturer, produced in France around 1860. Lithograph colored with pochoir, blank verso.
When held to the light, the card reveals an erotic scene in transparency: a reader lying in his natural state holds up his parasol with the aid of his erect organ.
A curiosity!
€120
ANONYME
Carte à jouer érotique à secret - Deux de carreau
s. l. • [France] s. d. [circa 1860]|5.50 x 8.60 cm|une carte à jouer
Erotic playing card with a secret, unknown manufacturer, produced in France around 1860. Lithograph colored with pochoir, blank verso.
When held to the light, the card reveals an erotic scene in transparency: a masked lady raises her leg high before a gentleman with spectacles who attentively examines her vulva.
A curiosity!
€120
ANONYME
Carte à jouer érotique à secret - Deux de pique
s. l. • [France] s. d. [circa 1860]|5.50 x 8.60 cm|une carte à jouer
Erotic playing card with hidden image, unknown manufacturer, produced in France around 1860. Lithograph colored with pochoir, blank verso.
When held up to the light, the card reveals an erotic scene: three busty ladies pulling a priapic faun by the tail.
A curiosity!
€120
ANONYME
Carte à jouer érotique à secret - Cinq de pique
s. l. • [France] s. d. [circa 1860]|5.50 x 8.60 cm|une carte à jouer
Secret erotic playing card, unknown manufacturer, produced in France around 1860. Pochoir-colored lithograph, blank verso.
The card, when held to the light, reveals an erotic scene of farandole debauchery between two ladies and two gentlemen.
A curiosity!
€120
ANONYME
Carte à jouer érotique à secret - Six de pique
s. l. • [France] s. d. [circa 1860]|5.50 x 8.60 cm|une carte à jouer
Erotic playing card with hidden image, unknown manufacturer, produced in France around 1860. Lithograph colored with pochoir, blank verso.
The card, when held to the light, reveals an erotic scene: a close-up rear view of penetration.
A curiosity!
€120
ANONYME
Carte à jouer érotique à secret - Six de coeur
s. l. • [France] s. d. [circa 1860]|5.50 x 8.60 cm|une carte à jouer
Erotic playing card with hidden image, unknown manufacturer, produced in France around 1860. Lithograph colored with pochoir, blank verso.
The card, when held to the light, reveals an erotic urolagnic scene: a fireman urinating on a lady's crotch while a complicit valet holding a basin looks on.
A curiosity!
€120
ANONYME
Carte à jouer érotique à secret - Huit de coeur
s. l. • [France] s. d. [circa 1860]|5.50 x 8.60 cm|une carte à jouer
Erotic playing card with hidden image, unknown manufacturer, produced in France around 1860. Lithograph colored with stencil, blank verso.
When held up to the light, the card reveals an oriental erotic scene in transparency: a Zouave penetrates a beautiful lady with raised legs.
A curiosity!
€120
ANONYME
Carte à jouer érotique à secret - Huit de trèfle
s. l. • [France] s. d. [circa 1860]|5.50 x 8.60 cm|une carte à jouer
Erotic transformation playing card, unknown manufacturer, produced in France around 1860. Lithograph colored with pochoir, blank verso.
The card, when held to light, reveals an erotic scene: a hooded monk frolics with a nude woman wearing two laurel crowns on her head and in her hand.
A curiosity!
€120
ANONYME
Carte à jouer érotique à secret - Dix de trèfle
s. l. • [France] s. d. [circa 1860]|5.50 x 8.60 cm|une carte à jouer
Erotic playing card with a secret, unknown manufacturer, produced in France around 1860. Lithograph colored with stencil, blank verso.
The card, when held to the light, reveals an erotic scene: a man with an erect member holds on his shoulder a woman in her natural state.
A curiosity!
€120
Remo FORLANI
Dépêchons-nous pour les bonnes choses
Tchou|Paris 1976|21 x 29.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy illustrated with humorous drawings by the author.
Signed autograph inscription from Remo Forlani to Eric Westphal.

€60
SAN-ANTONIO
Les confessions de l'ange noir
Fleuve noir|Paris 1978|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Remarkable autograph inscription doubly signed by San Antonio-Frédéric Dard to Michel Cazes: "... cette mauvaise littérarure alimentaire moins nourrissante que la sienne ! Des deux mains. Lip lip Hura !" ["... this bad commercial literature less nourishing than his! With both hands. Lip lip Hurray!"]
€300
Carlo RIM
Humoristique dessin original sur papier calque et au styllo bille bleu représentant Max Linder tenant une raquette de tennis à la manière d'une mandoline
s. l. 1959|17 x 21.50 cm|une feuille
Original drawing on tracing paper in blue ballpoint pen captioned "Max Linder au tennis" in pencil, depicting the actor and director Max Linder hopping about, using a tennis racket like a mandolin.
The drawing is ruled in blue pencil and includes annotations by Carlo Rim regarding dimensions, the latter having added a piece from another sheet which he glued to the lower right margin of the drawing and which bears his name.
Finally, a printed stamp from France-Soir appears below the drawing.
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer "Ma belle Marseille", a caricaturist, a filmmaker and was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol as...
€90
Roger MARTIN DU GARD
"... Je suis un peu confus de jouer ce rôle de vieille coquette qu'on gâte en la bourrant de pralines ; mais "un peu seulement", car la gourmandise l'emporte vite sur les sentiments de dignité que l'âge a fortement émoussés... "Foodie and fun signed autograph letter addressed to her friend Alice Rim
S. n.|Cassis 11 février 1934|13.50 x 21.50 cm|une feuille
Beautiful and amusing signed manuscript letter from Roger Martin du Gard addressed from Cassis to Alice Rim (38 lines in black ink) in which he displays all his insatiable appetite for sweets.
Fold mark inherent to postal mailing.
"Cassis. February 11th, 34,
Dear Madam,
a certain Carlo, Comma, - whose infernal nerve you know - had the audacity to present himself alone (word underlined) in Cassis! (I must say that he had been conscious of the disappointment he was going to cause, and that he arrived with his arms loaded with sumptuous bags of fondant sweets and stuffed dates, from the most delicate confectioner) If...
€450
Jean EFFEL
Le colonel de La Rocque
Gallimard|Paris 1936|13.50 x 18 cm|agrafé
First edition of this collection of political satirical drawings published in Le canard enchaîné and Marianne, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Small tears and corner losses to spine at board margins, which is inevitable given the fragility of this paper, a small mark in blue ballpoint pen on the back board.
Fine and amusing autograph inscription signed by Jean Effel to Carlo Rim and his wife Alice with a small drawing of a little bird: "Au salopard Carlo rim le salopard Jean Effel avec son amitié et un petit oiseau (et une tache)" ["To the bastard Carlo rim the bastard Jean Effel with his friendship and a little bird (and a stain)"], as Jean...
€100
Tristan BERNARD
Carte postale adressée à son ami Carlo Rim
S. n.|Clayes-sous-Bois [Les Clayes-sous-Bois] 3 Novembre 1939|13.50 x 9 cm|une feuille
Humorous handwritten postcard signed by Tristan Bernard to his friend Carlo Rim then mobilized as a corporal in Fontanès in the Gard.
"3 November,
Dear Carlo,
I am replying somewhat belatedly to your amusing letter of 19 October. Blame only my congenital laziness, further increased by the state of war. We have been since 24 September at Hessel's in Clayes sous Bois (Seine et Oise). We are very well. And we think tenderly of our friends Carlo, Alice and Babou. We embrace you. Tristan Bernard."
During the Occupation, Tristan Bernard takes refuge in Cannes and stays at the Windsor hotel while his friend Carlo Rim proposes in vain that he stay at his house so...
€100
Roger MARTIN DU GARD
Carte postale adressée à son amie Alice Rim
S. n.|Cassis 13 Décembre 1933|9.50 x 14 cm|une feuille
Humorous autograph postcard signed by Roger Martin du Gard addressed from Cassis to Alice Rim (21 lines in black ink) describing the Provençal winter.
"Cassis. 13 dec.33,
Dear Madam,
Thank you for these few lively and friendly pages. Don't regret Cassis. It's freezing here. Not that it's as cold as elsewhere, but we don't know how to heat ourselves. The "Réserve" is empty. There we find a drowsy son-in-law, alone, roasting his shins by the big central stove stuffed like a locomotive and smoking just the same. The port is deserted. I believe the Mediterranean (sic) is carrying ice floes. (To be verified...) Congratulations to Carlo Rim for the Marraine...
€100
Aaron GERSCHEL, WILLY [Henry GAUTHIER-VILLARS]
Carte postale photographique signée par Willy et Polaire
A. Gerschel|Paris 17 novembre 1903|9 x 14 cm|une carte postale photographique
Photographic postcard by Aaron Gerschel showing Willy and Polaire, the former having written in black ink the first name of each protagonist in the photograph. On verso: "17-onze-03 Monsieur, Voudrez-vous me faire envoyer un numéro spécimen de la Carte-postale Illustrée ? Salutations distinguées. Willy" ["17-Nov-03 Sir, Would you please send me a specimen copy of the Illustrated Postcard? Distinguished salutations. Willy"] Some minor surface losses to recto.
In 1902, Polaire - friend of the couple formed by Colette and Willy - landed the role of Claudine at the Bouffes-Parisiens. The show was immensely successful and was performed in the United States in...
€200
Jean EFFEL
Mille neuf cent 45 - Fillette
Edibel|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1945|27 x 21 cm|agrafé
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, consisting of 67 anti-Pétain and anti-collaborationist drawings by Jean Effel.
Pleasant copy considering the fragility of the paper, light tears without consequence to margins of covers, two tears without loss to centers of pages 46 and 49, back cover lightly soiled.
Preface by Pierre Bénard.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Effel to Carlo Rim and his wife Alice, enhanced with a small drawing representing an angel's head.
€100
Docteur E. RENARD
Hammam R'hira près d'Alger - Station thermo-minérale d'été et d'hiver
Imprimerie Cerf|Paris 1900|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition published in a small number of copies and illustrated with in-text photographs.
Boards marginally soiled with folds and small corner tears, handsome interior condition.
Rare.

€60
Roger RABINIAUX
Monsieur le Ministère
Pierre Horay|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
First cover marginally shaded, small sunning at head and foot of spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Roger Rabiniaux to his friends Gilbert and Geneviève Lafragette: "... ce livre burlesque et lyrique mais qui n'est pas un jeu Gilbert, qui est le témoignage du désarroi d'un homme et d'une société... Mais qui est un cri tragique..." ["... this burlesque and lyrical book which is not a game Gilbert, which is the testimony of the disarray of a man and a society... But which is a tragic cry..."]
€60
Marc LARGE
Dessins mal élevés
La Lauze|Périgueux 2010|19.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with drawings by Large.
Texts by Siné, Denis Robert, Didier Porte, Etienne Liebig, Noël Godin known as "Le gloupier entarteur", Christophe Alevêque..
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Marc Large to a charitable association called "Le Refuge" with an original drawing depicting a homeless person who has found shelter under a tent shaped like a book inscribed "Livre refuge".
€70
Alphonse BOUDARD
Lettre manuscrite adressée par Alphonse Boudard à son grand ami le journaliste bruxellois, également grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 16 Août 1984|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Manuscript letter dated and signed, 42 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing, envelope included.
An inscription in red ballpoint pen in the upper right corner of the missive: mort Aline Giono, this manuscript note being repeated in the upper left corner of the envelope.
"vieux,
oui, j'ai appris l'affreuse nouvelle. Pas un mot de Zoë (qui ne me donne pas son adresse, je n'ai donc pu lui répondre) Que dire ? On...
€300
Alphonse BOUDARD
Carte de voeux pour l'année 1988 adressée à son grand ami le journaliste bruxellois, également grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 1er Janvier 1988|15 x 21 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Dated and signed greeting card depicting Paul Léautaud captured by painter Viko with 15 lines from Alphonse Boudard, to his great friend and companion of well-lubricated lunches, Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Envelope included.
"Salut vieux,
merci de tes voeux... on essaiera de mijoter un livre selon tes goûts... aux petits oignons ! Si tu descends dans le sud, c'est à dire au soleil lumineux de Paris, fais nous signe ( à Louis ou à moi) et on bavardera un peu plus que la dernière fois. avec tous mes voeux pour 88, pour toi et les tiens... et mon amitié. ABoudard."...
€120
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Voila, je viens de finir encore un livre. Celui-là de divertissement pure (sic) et anticlérical. "Madame de Saint Sulpice". Le roman d'une taulière qui tient un bordel de curés entre les deux guerres."Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Nice 20 Août 1995|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille
Handwritten letter dated and signed, 37 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
This missive is moreover written from the home of Louis Nucéra where Alphonse Boudard spends a few days of summer vacation each year.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing.
"ami,
merci de ta lettre. tu m'encourages toujours et, là, c'est encore plus important. Je suis d'ailleurs en piste pour le prix Giono, mais j'y ai de redoutables concurrents soutenus par leurs éditeurs Mazis basta !...
€250
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Les Grands Chemins tu as raison, c'est un livre formidable. De plein air et de grand style. On peut toujours relire Giono... la vie passe entre les lignes et la poésie... merveilleux ! "Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 2 Décembre 1996|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Dated and signed manuscript letter of 42 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing.
"vieux,
merci de ta formidable lettre... j'ai mis du temps avant de te répondre, débordé que je suis par les activités de "promotion" de Mme de Saint Sulpice. Fatigant tous ces trains, tous ces avions, ces attentes, ces blabla toujours les mêmes. Bah ! il y a des métiers plus pénibles et moins rémunérateurs. Je me demande toujours si mes premiers bouquins...
€300
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Je suis presque boycoté. Savoir pourquoi ? Le monde des lettres est auu main d'un clan... NRF... Sollers... et quelques autres, et ils savent que la meilleure tactique pour t'éliminer c'est de faire silence. "Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Nice 13 Mai 1999|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Manuscript letter dated and signed, 17 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-lubricated lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
This letter is moreover written from Louis Nucéra's home where Alphonse Boudard spends a few days of summer vacation each year.
A crease mark inherent to folding the letter for mailing.
"vieux
merci de ton envoie du papier de Michel Grodent. Il est effectivement très positif. J'espère que j'aurais d'autres articles dans la presse belge parce qu'ici ce n'est pas folichon. Je suis presque boycoté. Savoir...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Les Grands Chemins tu as raison, c'est un livre formidable. De plein air et de grand style. On peut toujours relire Giono... la vie passe entre les lignes et la poésie... merveilleux ! "Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 7 Décembre 1977|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Manuscript letter dated and signed, 17 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-lubricated lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A crease mark inherent to folding the letter for mailing, envelope included.
"ami,
bien reçu "Le Peuple" et ton papelard sublime. Bravo ! Merci ! etc... dans un monticule de paperasses qui s'accumulent sur mon bureau, j'ai perdu la carte qur tu m'as envoyée avec l'adresse de la fille de Giono. Je la retrouverai, mais quand ? (Je suis plutôt bordelique question classement, rangement etc...) Pour ne pas perdre trop...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
Bristol manuscrit adressé à son grand ami le journaliste bruxellois, également grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens, André Tillieu lui présentant ses voeux pour l'année 1984
S. n.|Paris 30 Décembre 1983|12.50 x 8 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript card of 21 lines from Alphonse Boudard, on a printed visiting card, to his great friend and companion of wine-filled lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Envelope included.
"vieux, oui le hasard fait bien les choses... surtout que l'interview date de mon dernier passage à Bruxelles début novembre. Tout va bien pour le livre, mais mapièce quitte les planches. (As-tu reçu le livre ?) J'espère tout de même te voir à Paris bientôt. En attendant je te souhaite la fameuse bonne année. Qu'elle soit heureuse, fructueuse admirable... artistique etc... et... avec...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Ton papier me parvient en vacances... enfin au bord de la mer où je gratte un peu pour la gloire d'Alain Delon... son prochain film!"Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 25 Août 1975|21 x 27 cm|une feuille
Dated and signed manuscript letter of 31 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of wine-filled lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing, a pencil inscription "Manouche" in the upper left corner of the missive.
"ami,
ton papier me parvient en vacances... enfin au bord de la mer où je gratte un peu pour la gloire d'Alain Delon... son prochain film! Ca me comble ce que tu écris. C'est juste.. ll s'agit de dire tout ce qui doit être dit... que ça plaise ou non à ceux-ci ou à ceux-là. Mon...
€250
André POUSSE
Touchez pas aux Souvenirs
Robert Laffont|Paris 1989|15 x 23 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned without gravity.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Signed autograph inscription from André Pousse to Claude-Jean Philippe.

€70
SAN-ANTONIO
Les Clefs du Pouvoir sont dans la Boîte à Gants
Fleuve noir|Paris 1981|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription doubly signed by San Antonio-Frédéric Dard to a couple of friends named Cosette and Philippe.
€300
Alphonse BOUDARD
La deuxième lettre manuscrite adressée par Alphonse Boudard à son grand ami André Tillieu, également grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens
S. n.|Paris 5 Mai 1972|21 x 27 cm|une feuille + un morceau d'enveloppe
Handwritten letter dated and signed with 11 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of convivial lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A handwritten note inscribed in blue ballpoint pen by André Tillieu at the head of the letter: "reçue le 5 mai 72" ["received May 5th 72"], another of several lines on the envelope explaining the absence of a piece of the latter.
Envelope included.
"Cher André Tillieu,
de première votre article ! chaleureux, juste, bien composé... un des meilleurs consacré à ce livre... ça...
€120
Alphonse BOUDARD
"J'espère te voir bientôt à Paris avec Georges Brassens et Louis..."Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 3 Avril 1979|14.50 x 21 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Handwritten letter dated and signed with 21 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of convivial lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing, envelope included.
"ami,
bien reçu "Relax"... Mille mercis... Je suis toujours un peu confus par tout ce que tu écris sur mes livres. Je ne suis peut-être pas si haut ? Tu me forces à me poser des questions. Enfin, je fais de mon mieux. J'espère te voir bientôt à Paris avec Georges Brassens et Louis... A moins que j'aille faire un tour vers Lille puis...
€170
Alphonse BOUDARD
"merci de m'envoyer des articles belges. En général je ne les reçois pas. condescendants... ils le sont tous... descendants et surtout cons ! N'importe !"Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 18 Octobre 1994|14.50 x 21 cm|une feuille
Handwritten letter dated and signed with 22 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A fold mark inherent to the letter being placed in an envelope.
"vieux,
merci de m'envoyer des articles belges. En général je ne les reçois pas. condescendants... ils le sont tous... descendants et surtout cons ! N'importe ! Je pars tout à l'heure pour le salon du livre de St Etienne où je verrais sans doute Louis (si sa femme continue d'aller un peu mieux). Je le saluerai de ta part bien sûr. Si tu descends à Paris...
€200
Michel DRUCKER
Hors Antenne. Conversations avec Maurice Achard
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1987|14 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Drucker to a woman named Geneviève.
€50
Léon VANIER, Henri de STA
Un Tour au Bois. Fantaisie équestre
Léon Vanier|Paris 1883|16.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Work illustrated with 13 drawings by Henry de Sta including the cover.
Spine with restorations as well as lacks to head and foot, small corner lacks to boards, some foxing.
Rare.
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
Carte de voeux adressée à son grand ami le journaliste bruxellois, également grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 11 Janvier 1989|10.50 x 14.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Illustrated New Year's card signed with 13 lines by Alphonse Boudard, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A date inscribed in blue ballpoint pen at the head of the card.
Envelope included.
"Merci de tes voeux vieux frère... je te renvoie la balle... santé, sérénité, pognon pour le bi centenaire... pour toi et les tiens. Un livre me conduira peut-être à Bruxelles en mars et bien entendu je te ferai signe. Avec ma vive amitié. ABoudard." ["Thank you for your wishes old brother... I'm returning the favor...
€120
Alphonse BOUDARD
"A partir de demain je rejoins la rue Smolett et son champion cycliste écrivain. Au 42...".."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 18 Aout 1992|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript card of 16 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on a visiting card, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A year (92) added in blue ballpoint pen in the upper right corner of the card to specify the date.
Envelope included.
"Vieux,
merci mille et une fois pour tes petits mots et les articles découpés dans la Presse belge. Avec mon éditeur ça voir le jour moins vite ! On ne peut être partout. meilleure santé à ta femme et bonnes vacances tout de même. A partir de demain je rejoins la rue Smolett (à...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Les journalistes en place préfèrent tremper leur plume dans l'ersatz d'encre mélangée avec un peu d'eau croupissante...."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 22 Avril 1977|15.50 x 11 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript card of 15 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on a bristol card, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Envelope included.
"merci mon cher Tillieu, de ce formidable papier sur Julien Blanc et ses joyeux. il en faudrait beaucoup de cette encre-là ! Hélas ! elle est rare il faut croire... les journalistes en place préfèrent tremper leur plume dans l'ersatz d'encre mélangée avec un peu d'eau croupissante. à bientôt j'espère... Je finis un gros bouquin "Les combattants du petit bonheur'... l'accouchement comme toujours...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
Carte de voeux adressée à son grand ami le journaliste bruxellois, également grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 30 Décembre 1978|11 x 15 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Illustrated greeting card signed with 12 lines by Alphonse Boudard, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A date inscribed in black ballpoint pen in the upper right corner of the card.
Envelope included.
"Tous mes meilleurs voeux aussi... santé, fric, bonne fourchette et surtout qu'on puisse se retrouver entre amis... On va organiser ça avec Louis (Nucéra), le gros Georges (Georges Brassens) etc... Je publie "Le corbillard de Jules" fin février... ma pogne amie. ABoudard."...
€120
Alphonse BOUDARD
"... autour d'une table avec Aline Giono, Louis et Georges le dernier carré des braves..."Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 27 Mars 1980|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Handwritten letter dated and signed, 20 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens as well as Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to placing the letter in its envelope, envelope included.
"Old friend,
yes indeed, I'm working... screenplays... television... and I no longer have time for friends.. alas! finally I'm releasing "La lanterne magique" in September under the title "Vulcanos" (name of the main character) for "Le gala", it's Balland who republished it. Without success... so he remaindered it. I must have a few...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"... maintenant les éditeurs sont surtout pressés de fourguer leurs bouquins... tout à l'avenant... dans la chanson, la bouffe, les fringues, etc..."Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 19 Avril 1986|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Amusing handwritten letter dated and signed, 30 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens as well as Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to placing the letter in its envelope, envelope included.
"Old friend,
your letter is precious to me... no you're not playing the teacher! Some errors have already been noted for a reprint. The most curious thing is that most come from people who correct the proofs and make new ones. Félicien Rops for example or this parket.bombing (I had written carpet in my manuscript though)...
€200
Alphonse BOUDARD
"J'ai remis "La fermeture" mon livre sur les claques à Laffont. Il sort en avril après les turbulences électorales.Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 23 Janvier 1986|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Dated and signed manuscript letter of 28 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to the envelope folding of the letter, envelope included.
"Vieux,
merci de ta petite carte... il n'est pas encore trop tard pour te renvoyer la balle des meilleurs voeux pour 86... souhaitons que toute se passe le mieux possible. aujourd'hui Louis (Nucéra) est entré à l'hosto... juste q.qs jours... on va lui pulvériser un calcul au laser. Le dernier cri de la...
€200
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Merci encore... et dans la fraternité de Georges Brassens."Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 3 Septembre 1998|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Dated and signed manuscript letter of 17 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to the envelope folding of the letter, envelope included.
"J'ai reçu ta formidable lettre, vieux frère, et elle m'a procuré un sacré plaisir. Hier j'ai fait enregistrer tes corrections chez Laffont pour une réimpression très prochaine. Pas le temps de t'écrire plus longuement, je suis un peu débordé, tu te doutes. As-tu reçu en même temps que Monsieur Joseph, le livre d'entretiens de Lucien d'Azay...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Je deviens de + en + niçois sous la protection, bien sûr, du cher Louis qui arrive tout de même à pédaler dans les collines malgré les ennuis de santé de Suzanne..."Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 2 Juillet 1996|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Manuscript dated and signed letter of 37 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to the letter's insertion in the envelope, envelope included.
"Vieux,
Je deviens de + en + niçois sous la protection, bien sûr, du cher Louis (Louis Nucéra) qui arrive tout de même à pédaler dans les collines malgré les ennuis de santé de Suzanne. Un mal difficile à cerner mais qui la fait souffrir beaucoup. Merci de ta chaleureuse lettre. Là, j'ai voulu faire du pur...
€250
Alphonse BOUDARD
"J'espère (ou espère Louis aussi) que tu viendras un de ces quatre te propulser sur les derniers trottoirs fréquentables de Pantruche..."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 28 Septembre 1992|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Manuscript signed letter of 14 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on a visiting card, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A date inscribed in blue ballpoint pen at the head of the card.
Envelope included.
"Mon cher André
bien reçu Le Rail... et comme toujours ton papier amical et percutant. Quel dommage que tu ne sois pas critique au Nouvel Obs ou à l'Express ! J'espère (ou espère Louis aussi) que tu viendras un de ces quatre te propulser sur les derniers trottoirs fréquentables de Pantruche. Porte-toi le mieux possible...
€150
Annette BLIER, Claude DUFRESNE
Bernard Blier
Solar|Paris 1989|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Some foxing on the endpapers.
Touching autograph inscription signed by Annette Blier: "A Marc ce souvenir de son ami qui doit être très touché que vous soyiez fidèle à sa mémoire. Mille bravos Marc, et merci pour Bernard. Bien affectueusement. Annette le 28.02.92." ["To Marc this memory from his friend who must be very touched that you remain faithful to his memory. A thousand bravos Marc, and thank you for Bernard. Most affectionately. Annette 28.02.92."]
€50
Alphonse BOUDARD
"On aurait besoin de types comme toi dans la presse littéraire parisienne.. Hélas, elle est aux mains des cuistres !"Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 13 Octobre 1979|14.50 x 21 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Handwritten letter dated and signed, 26 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing, envelope included.
"old friend,
magnificent your piece on Louis's book! (Louis Nucéra) It is written with friendship and competence... and then the one on Arland... bravo! We would need people like you in the Parisian literary press.. Alas, it is in the hands of pedants! I'm out of the woods... I'm getting back on my feet... a few more bandages...
€200
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Les voeux servent surtout à ne pas trop oublier les amis..."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 4 Janvier 1990|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript card of 21 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
An erroneous date (4.1.91) written in blue ballpoint pen on the card by André Tillieu whereas the date of 4.1.90 is indicated at the top of the envelope.
Envelope included.
"Dear André,
good wishes serve mainly not to forget friends too much. I wish you of course health, cash, clear sight, lively step... etc... I'm invited on March 14th to Brussels for a book fair. I'll keep you informed and we could probably grab...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Voilà, vieux frère, ton amitié me fait chaud au coeur."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 4 Février 1999|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript letter on Bristol card of 15 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on letterhead from his Parisian address in Nouvelle Athènes in the 9th arrondissement, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A date (4.2.99) written in blue ballpoint pen at the top of the envelope.
Envelope included.
"Merci, mon cher André, de ta magnifique lettre. J'ai parfois des doutes sur l'intérêt de ma production, eh bien tu me rassures. Je sais que j'ai en Belgique un lecteur attentif et qui pige mes moindres intentions, qui apprécie mes...
€120
Alphonse BOUDARD
"J'espère bien aller te saluer un de ces quatre en Bruxellie."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 21 Novembre 1997|12.50 x 8 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript letter on Bristol card of 8 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on letterhead from his Parisian address in Nouvelle Athènes in the 9th arrondissement, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
Envelope included.
"Merci, vieux pote, de ta bonne lettre. Je sais que tru es un amateur éclairé... alors tout ce que tu me dis me touche dans le mille. J'espère bien aller te saluer un de ces quatre en Bruxellie. Mon amitié. Ab." ["Thank you, old friend, for your good letter. I know that you are an enlightened amateur...
€80
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Mon prochain sort en septembre aux éditions du Rocher. "Madame de Saint Sulpice". Je ne pense pas que la presse catholique m'encensera."."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 28 Mai 1996|15.50 x 11 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript bristol of 22 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on letterhead of his Parisian address in Nouvelle Athènes in the 9th arrondissement, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
Envelope enclosed.
"Vieux frère, merci de tes deux dernières lettres, je suis un peu débordé (par le succès entre autres) et j'ai laissé le courrier s'accumuler. J'ai pas vu "Mémoire de la France" si j'y suis cité c'est déjà pas si mal, d'habitude dans ce genre de bouquin je n'existe pas. Ni pour la Cerise, l'Hôpital, le prix Renaudot, ni pour le...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"... si c'était Beckett ! Hélas... le petit clan des snobs et de l'intelligentzia fait la loi, le bon goût et la réputation..."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 20 Septembre 1982|12.50 x 8 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript bristol of 17 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on a visiting card, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A date and the mention "les enfants de choeur" written in black ballpoint pen at the top of the bristol.
Envelope enclosed.
"Vieux,
comme toujours ton papier me va droit au coeur. Et tu dis juste... si c'était Beckett ! Hélas... le petit clan des snobs et de l'intelligentzia fait la loi, le bon goût et la réputation... Les vendredis soir Louis Nucera part à la campagne faire du vélo et travailler à son...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
Chère Visiteuse
Editions du Rocher|Paris 1999|16 x 25 cm|broché
First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on deluxe paper, ours unnumbered, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

€250
André SANTINI
C'est mon Opinion et je la partage
Albin Michel|Paris 1992|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by André Santini to a woman named Marité: "... dont je sais qu'elle apprécie l'air du temps. En souvenir d'un commun amour pour la peinture." ["... who I know appreciates the spirit of the times. In memory of a shared love for painting."]

€60
Claude CONFORTÈS, Georges WOLINSKI
Je ne veux pas mourir idiot
Jean-Jacques Pauvert|Paris 1968|9 x 18 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with drawings by Georges Wolinski.
Nostalgic signed autograph inscription from Claude Confortès to a friend named Matilda: "... ce livre rare et épuisé des folles années. Grâce à toi je suis redevenu dingue. Vive l'EPROUVETTE ! Claude Confortès." ["... this rare and out-of-print book from the crazy years. Thanks to you I've gone crazy again. Long live L'EPROUVETTE! Claude Confortès."]

€100
Charles TILLON
On chantait rouge
Robert Laffont|Paris 1977|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Signed autograph inscription from Charles Tillon, leader of the Francs-Tireurs et Partisans during the Resistance and later minister, to Jean-Luc Robin.
€150
SAN-ANTONIO
Y a-t-il un français dans la Salle ?
Fleuve noir|Paris 1979|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition, with no copies printed on deluxe paper.
A pleasant copy.
Entertaining signed and dated presentation inscription by San Antonio : « Pour monsieur Fernand Picherel, cette prose qui met les pieds dans le plat. En cordial hommage. San Antonio. »

€300
Michel ALBERTINI
Les Merdicoles suivis d'un Petit Lexique à l'Usage des non-Marseillais
Belfond|Paris 1998|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy complete with dust jacket.
Fine signed autograph inscription by Michel Albertini to a friend named Anne-Rose: "... ces merdicoles qui n'auraient jamais été si drôles et émouvants sans elle... Alors, avec un gros morceau de soleil de Marseille en plus, et que pour vous... chère Anne... ma première..." ["... these merdicoles which would never have been so funny and moving without her... So, with a big piece of Marseille sunshine in addition, and just for you... dear Anne... my first..."]
€50
Israël ZANGWILL
Nouvelles Comédies du Ghetto
Les éditions Rieder|Paris 1930|13 x 20 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, one of 140 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 15 on Holland paper
Small tears at head and foot of deckled edges, a vertical fold in margin of front cover, endpapers partially shadowed.
A full-margined copy.
€80
Harpo MARX
Harpo Marx
Editions Charles Mandel|Paris 1963|14 x 20 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Photographic wrappers with flaps.

€50
FAWZI [Fawzi BAGHDADLI]
A Poings levés et Mains tendues
Chez l'auteur|Paris 2004|21 x 29.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy illustrated with political and polemical drawings by Fawzi.
Preface by Patrick Cami.
Signed and dated autograph inscription from Fawzi to a person named Yoram accompanied by an original drawing depicting an outstretched arm brandishing a placard in the middle of which is written the name of the dedicatee.

€100
(Sacha GUITRY) Alex MADIS
Sacha
Editions de l'Elan|Paris 1950|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 120 copies on pur fil Lafuma paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
€180
Jacques FAIZANT
Frime et Châtiment
Denoël|Paris 1985|18.50 x 19 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition in volume form.
Publisher's full white cardboard binding, smooth spine, illustrated front cover.
Work illustrated with humorous drawings by Jacques Faizant.
Handsome copy despite covers slightly and partially yellowed at their margins.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Faizant to Jehanne Cacouault.

€50
Paul GUTH
Le Naïf Locataire
Albin Michel|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper, with fanciful statement of thousand.
Complete with its illustrated dust jacket, the spine of which is slightly sunned and the covers of which have small marginal worming.
Late autograph inscription signed by Paul Guth to Alain Kerloc'h wishing him a Merry Christmas 1991.
€40
Henri MONNIER
Les Bourgeois de Paris. Scènes comiques
Charpentier|Paris 1854|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Full navy blue cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, date and double gilt fillets at foot, brown shagreen title-label, binding signed in blind by Pierson.
Some minor foxing of no consequence.
€80
A.H. SAXON, Phineas Taylor BARNUM
Barnum par lui-même
Editions de la Gardine|Sorvilier 1986|22 x 22 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition of these letters selected and presented by A.H. Saxon, French translation by L.R. Dauven, one of 1000 numbered copies, the only printing with 100 hors commerce copies.
Publisher's full fawn chamois binding, smooth spine.
Iconography, handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from L.R. Dauven to publisher Bernard de Fallois.
€120
Raymond QUENEAU
Zazie dans le Métro[Zazie in the Metro]
Gallimard|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 158 numbered copies on pure wove paper, the leading issue after 40 on Hollande.
A fine copy.
The following year, the work was adapted for the cinema by Louis Malle, starring Catherine Demongeot, Philippe Noiret, Carla Marlier, Annie Fratellini, and Hubert Deschamps.
€1,800
Philippe de SAINT-GERMAIN
Les Folies de l'Officiel
La Table Ronde|Paris 1960|13 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Philippe Saint-Germain to Alfred Fabre-Luce: "... Histoire allez Gauloise de cornichons du bocal et du conserveur ! " ["... Gaulish history go pickles from the jar and the preserver!"]

€50
PLANTU
Les Conseils de Tonton DSK
Seuil|Paris 2011|16.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Humorous autograph inscription signed by Plantu to Frédéric Ferney integrated into a comic strip speech bubble escaping from DSK's mouth and enhanced with two drawn hearts.
€80
PLANTU
La Présidentielle 2007 vue par Plantu
Seuil|Paris 2007|16.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Humorous autograph inscription signed by Plantu to Frédéric Ferney integrated into a comic strip speech bubble escaping from the mouth of the presidential candidate standing on the steps of the Elysée Palace and chanting "Vote Frédéric Ferney".
€80