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

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First Editions
  1. Le roi Bombance
    Filippo Tommaso MARINETTI

    Le roi BombanceThe Feasting King

    Mercure de France|Paris 1905|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    MARINETTI Filippo Tommaso
    Le Roi Bombance [The Feasting King]
    Mercure de France, Paris 1905, 11,5 x 18,5 cm, half black shagreen
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half black shagreen, marbled boards, pastedowns and endpapers, wrappers preserved.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Filippo-Tommaso Marinetti to Pierre Mortier, with in front, his address in Milan.
    $ 1 250
    €1,000
  2. Premières poésies
    Gaston SCHÉFER

    Premières poésies

    Georges Barba|Paris 1875|12.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half cherry red morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Pagnant.
    Handsome and rare copy.
    Bibliophilic notation on the verso of a pastedown.
    €150
  3. Les tréteaux
    Charles MONSELET

    Les tréteaux

    Poulet Malassis & De Broise|Paris 1859|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition printed in a small number of copies, only 10 Holland deluxe copies were printed.
    Half cherry red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fillets, gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt.
    Work illustrated with an engraved frontispiece drawn by Bracquemond.
    Handsome and rare copy.
    €150
  4. Les buveurs d'eau
    Henry MURGER

    Les buveurs d'eau

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1855|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First French edition, the first having appeared the year before in Brussels, published by Lebègue.
    Half navy blue shagreen over marbled paper boards, spine (very slightly faded) in six compartments a little rubbed (but not significantly), marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    A very rare autograph inscription signed by Henry Murger to his friend Michel Carré on half-title.
    A tiny lack at the center of one pastedowns, a little light insignificant foxing, marginal trace of a label to half-title.
    €1,200
  5. Le palais du silence. Conte philosophique
    Philippe-Auguste de Sainte-Foix, Chevalier d' ARCQ

    Le palais du silence. Conte philosophique

    S. n.|à Amsterdam • [Paris] 1754|10 x 17 cm|relié

    Rare first edition of this literary hoax, spuriously attributed by the translator to Cadmus of Miletus in a lengthy explanatory preface. Illustrated with a frontispiece after Cochin.
    Contemporary full blond calf binding. Spine gilt-tooled between raised bands. Red morocco title label. Headcap partly worn and upper joint split at the head. Surface abrasions to the boards.

    €300
  6. Céleste Ugolin
    Georges RIBEMONT-DESSAIGNES

    Céleste Ugolin

    Simon Kra|Paris 1926|13 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Half navy blue Bradel binding over marbled paper boards by T. Boichot, date to foot of spine, covers and spine preserved (wormholes to edges), top edge gilt.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes to Aldous Huxley.
    With a frontispiece portrait of the author.
    €1,200
  7. La Bièvre
    Joris-Karl HUYSMANS

    La Bièvre

    Genonceaux|Paris 1890|16 x 23 cm|broché
    Second edition (the first one was only of 10 copies), with 23 original drawings by E. Tanguy. Affectionate autograph inscription from J.K. Huysmans.
    A small tear glued to head of a joint, otherwise a good copy.
    €1,000
  8. Westwego, poème 1917-1922
    Philippe SOUPAULT

    Westwego, poème 1917-1922

    Editions de la librairie Six|Paris 1922|16.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on laid paper, ours not justified, only print with 3 Japan and 15 Holland paper.
    A very small spot without gravity at the head of the second board, otherwise pleasant copy.
    Rare.
    €500
  9. Essai sur l'art du roman
    Marcel BARRIERE

    Essai sur l'art du roman

    Honoré Champion|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Inscription from the author.
    Spine very slightly warped, otherwise handsome copy.
    €30
  10. Jocelyn
    Alphonse de LAMARTINE, João Cardoso de Menezes SOUZA

    Jocelyn

    Typografia Nacional|Rio de Janeiro 1875|15 x 22 cm|relié
    First edition of the Portuguese translation and first Brazilian edition.
    Full red cloth binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with fleurons, dotwork and gilt fillets, gilt dentelle at head and foot, covers richly decorated with triple gilt compartments, with a central lozenge with hatched borders surrounded by a garland, black morocco inlays, gilt rolls framing the pastedowns and on the leading edges, edges gilt, endpapers and pastedowns of moiré paper, publisher's binding, binder's label pasted.
    Minimal traces of rubbing, occasional light foxing, otherwise a handsome and well-established copy.
    €450
  11. Wallstein, tragédie en cinq actes et en vers, précédée de quelques réflexions sur le théatre allemand et suivie de notes historiques
    Benjamin CONSTANT DE REBECQUE, SCHILLER

    Wallstein, tragédie en cinq actes et en vers, précédée de quelques réflexions sur le théatre allemand et suivie de notes historiques

    J.J. Paschoud|Genève [Geneva] 1809|13.50 x 20.50 cm|relié
    First edition of this adaptation of Schiller's drama and its important preface established by Benjamin Constant.
    Half hazel sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets slightly faded at foot, speckled edges, tiny wormhole at foot of one hinge.
    Dampstain to head of final leaves, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €400
  12. Le cadran lunaire
    André PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES

    Le cadran lunaire

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais, the only large paper copies with some hors commerce copies, as well on pur fil du Marais.
    A slight trace of angular to upper cover, a good copy.
    €350
  14. Lettres De Milady Juliette Catesby, A Milady Henriette Camply, Son Amie
    Elena RICCOBONI

    Lettres De Milady Juliette Catesby, A Milady Henriette Camply, Son Amie

    S. n.|à Amsterdam 1759|10 x 17 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Novel published anonymously and claimed to be translated from English. It would in fact later be translated into English by Frances Brooke, with whom the author was in contact.
    Contemporary full marbled blonde calf binding. Decorated spine with raised bands. Red morocco title label. Lower joint cracked at head along the first compartment, one corner bumped and worn.
    Marie-Jeanne Riccoboni (1713-1792), was, after having been a mediocre actress by necessity, a novelist highly appreciated in her time, to such an extent that her peers refused to acknowledge that the author was a woman. Her first novel had immediate success and the following ones were even better...
    €350
  15. Ce qui tua Farget - Exemplaire de Jean-Baptiste Charcot
    (to Jean-Baptiste CHARCOT) Maurice DUPLAY

    Ce qui tua Farget - Exemplaire de Jean-Baptiste Charcot

    Fayard|Paris s. d. [circa 1930]|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, with no mention of deluxe copies.
    Precious autograph inscription from the author to explorer Jean Charcot.
    Light worming to first cover, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €120
  16. Poèmes fantasques 1897-1904
    Émile FAISANT

    Poèmes fantasques 1897-1904

    A. Storck & Cie|Paris 1904|12.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
    Half turquoise sheep binding, spine sunned with four raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved.
    Fine autograph inscription from Emile Faisant.
    Rare work dedicated to the memory of Leconte de Lisle.
    €80
  17. La chair
    Oscar MÉTÉNIER

    La chair

    Henry Kistemaeckers|Bruxelles [Brussels] S.d. (1885)|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition of which there is no mention of leading copies.
    Some small foxing affecting essentially the very first and last pages.
    Binding half cardboard vellum style, past smooth back, title label of cherry shagreen with small traces of friction without gravity, marble paper plates, preserved cover, Contemporary binding.
    Precious autograph signed by Oscar Méténier to Georges Feydeau.
    €280
  18. Ecce Homo
    Georges RIBEMONT-DESSAIGNES

    Ecce Homo

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed, one of the advance copies.
    Two light fold marks of no consequence to the covers, otherwise handsome copy.
    Very beautiful signed autograph inscription from Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes to the architect Jean-Charles Moreux.
    €380
  19. Porche à la nuit des saints
    Pierre Jean JOUVE

    Porche à la nuit des saints

    Ides & Calendes|Neuchâtel 1941|16.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 520 numbered copies on Biberist laid paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  20. Pétrus Borel le lycanthrope
    (Petrus BOREL) Jules CLARETIE

    Pétrus Borel le lycanthrope

    René Pincebourde|Paris 1865|12 x 16 cm|relié
    First edition printed on laid paper.
    Full hazel paper boards, smooth spine, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with an etching as frontispiece by Ulm.
    Unpublished documents, life, writings, correspondence, and poetry of Pétrus Borel.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €250
  22. La harpe et l'ombre
    Alejo CARPENTIER

    La harpe et l'ombre

    Gallimard|Paris 1979|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition in French, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Autograph inscription from Alejo Carpentier to l'Immortel Jean Bernard.
    €200
  24. Billets de logement
    René MAIZEROY

    Billets de logement

    Marpon & Flammarion|Paris s. d. [1888]|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper, with only 25 copies on Japan paper in deluxe format printed.
    Half fir-green sheep binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription by René Maizeroy.
    Some occasional light foxing mainly affecting the edges.
    €90
  25. L'éducation de Polyphême Trotard
    MIRAR-YVER

    L'éducation de Polyphême Trotard

    Imp. Paul Bousrez|Tours s. d. [1891]|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper, only 25 copies were printed on laid paper as deluxe copies.
    Half chocolate shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    Rare inscription from Mirar-Yver.
    €150
  26. La consigne, 226
    ANCELOT, Alexis DECOMBEROUSSE

    La consigne, 226

    Marchant • Lib. belge-française|Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] 1838|17.50 x 27.50 cm|relié
    First edition of this vaudeville comedy in one act.
    Half black cloth binding, smooth spine decorated with two small gilt floral motifs, one joint cracked at head and foot, marbled paper boards, edges showing traces of rubbing, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Some light foxing.
    Provenance: from the library of Maurice Clouard with his bookplate.
    €80
  27. Histoire d'alcôves
    Camille de SAINTE-CROIX

    Histoire d'alcôves

    Offenstadt|Paris 1901|12 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half chocolate sheep binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons and dots with small traces of rubbing at head and foot, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with numerous illustrations after photography.
    Worming on endpapers, copy free from foxing.
    €70
  28. L'Allée de la seringue ou les Noyers, poème hérosatyrique en 4 chants, par M. D******. La Fradine, ou les Ongles rognez . L'heresie détruite, poeme héroïque. [Ensemble] Le triomphe de Madame Des-Houlieres, receue dixième muse au Parnasse
    Eustache LENOBLE, Marie jeanne Villandon de LHERITIER

    L'Allée de la seringue ou les Noyers, poème hérosatyrique en 4 chants, par M. D******. La Fradine, ou les Ongles rognez . L'heresie détruite, poeme héroïque. [Ensemble] Le triomphe de Madame Des-Houlieres, receue dixième muse au Parnasse

    Chez Eugene Alethophile • chez Claude Mazuel|à Francheville [Fictional Place] • & Paris 1694|9 x 15 cm|relié
    First editions of these two works. Rare. L'hérésie détruite is noted as second edition.
    Contemporary full calf binding. Spine with raised bands decorated in grotesque style. Red morocco title label. Gilt ruling to boards. Edges gilt. Upper headcap worn. Upper joint cracked at head and lower joint cracked at foot. A dark stain on lower board.
    Recent manuscript annotations on first endpaper, noting that L'allée de la seringue, a satirical poem, is in imitation of Boileau's Lutrin, that the Fradine is also a satire against an apothecary, and that L'hérésie détruite is a celebration of the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. The last text, in prose, is a strange staging of the Gods of...
    €450
  29. L'outrage des barbares
    Pierre LOTI

    L'outrage des barbares

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1917]|14.50 x 20 cm|agrafé
    First edition.
    Spine sunned with some lacks, covers marginally faded. Iconography.
    €60
  30. Les opinions de Jacques Bonhomme.
    Jacques BONHOMME

    Les opinions de Jacques Bonhomme.

    Chez l'auteur|Paris 1902|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in full burgundy boards, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, hazel shagreen title-label with three small lacks, covers and spine preserved and mounted on guards as one piece at the beginning of the volume, modest contemporary binding.
    Inscription from Jacques Bonhomme to Georges Berger, deputy of the Seine department.
    Covers and illustrations by Maurice Graind'Orge, friend of the author.
    €100
  31. Les rimes ironiques
    Joséphin SOULARY

    Les rimes ironiques

    Louis Perrin • Martinet|Lyon 1877|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 450 copies on tinted paper, the only issue with 50 on Holland paper.
    Two tears to spine, three slight marginal lacks to boards, otherwise handsome copy with unfaded gilt covers.
    Work illustrated with drawings by Eugène Froment.
    €120
  32. Chants et chansons de Pierre Dupont
    Charles BAUDELAIRE (notice) Pierre DUPONT

    Chants et chansons de Pierre Dupont

    Houssiaux|Paris 1851-1854|13.50 x 21 cm|3 volumes reliés
    First editions of the text and the preface by Charles Baudelaire.
    Half red shagreen over marbled paper boards, spine in five compartments with double gilt decorated compartments, blindruled fillets to covers, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Dupont to his friend the painter Jean Gigoux at head of first chanson of first volume.
    With steel engravings by T. Johannot, C. Nanteuil, Gavarni, Andrieux.
    Inkspot affecting 'Les louis d'or' (pages 37 to 41 of volume one), occasional light foxing.
    €1,000
  33. Pés de Puyane, maire de Bayonne
    Albert GLATIGNY

    Pés de Puyane, maire de Bayonne

    Lib. centrale|Bayonne 1868|9.50 x 15 cm|broché
    First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
    A tiny marginal lack at the foot of most pages, a minuscule corner lack at the foot of the front board, spine faded with lacks.
    Rare copy almost entirely free of foxing.
    A bookseller's catalog label concerning this work pasted at the head of the half-title page.
    €200
  34. Prologue représenté pour l'ouverture du théâtre des Délassements-commiques
    Albert GLATIGNY

    Prologue représenté pour l'ouverture du théâtre des Délassements-commiques

    Lemerre|Paris 1867|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of a few copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies with 5 Chine.
    With an autograph inscription from Albert Glatigny to Mr. Raynard, actor at the Châtelet theater and husband of the actress to whom is dedicated this book.
    Rare and slight foxings.
    €600
  35. Ma jeunesse
    Jules MICHELET

    Ma jeunesse

    Calmann-Lévy|Paris 1884|11 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half chocolate shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands with very light scratches of no significance, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
    Handsome copy free of foxing.
    €80
  36. Hector Fiéramosca ou le défi de Barletta, roman historique
    Massimo d' AZEGLIO

    Hector Fiéramosca ou le défi de Barletta, roman historique

    Hippolyte Souverain|Paris 1833|13 x 20.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition in French established by A.L. Blanchard.
    Half black sheep bindings, smooth spines decorated with cold-stamped tools and fillets as well as gilt fillets, headcaps and edges rubbed, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Notice by A.L. Blanchard on the author and his father-in-law Manzoni preceded by an essay on historical novels by Paulin Paris. Foxing, first endpaper of the first volume lacking.
    Rare.
    €200
  37. Fables in slang
    George ADE

    Fables in slang

    H.S. Stone|Chicago • & New-York [New York] 1900|11 x 16 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's full citron paper Bradel binding, smooth spine, front cover decorated with floral interlacing, top edge gilt.
    Work illustrated by C.J. Newman.
    Handsome copy.
    €55
  38. Aventures et Plaisante éducation du Courtois Chevalier Charles-le-Bon, Sire d'Armagnac , contenant profitables leçons à jeunes chevaliers et à des Dames de haut parage
    Charles Joseph de MAYER

    Aventures et Plaisante éducation du Courtois Chevalier Charles-le-Bon, Sire d'Armagnac , contenant profitables leçons à jeunes chevaliers et à des Dames de haut parage

    S. n.|à Amsterdam • et se trouve à Paris 1785|8.50 x 15 cm|relié
    First edition. Illustrated with three frontispieces by Marillier finely engraved by Le Beau. 4 musical airs notated on several plates.
    Half vellum binding from the early 19th century with small corners. Smooth spine. Black title and volume labels framed with thick gilt fillets.
    Medieval novel set during the reigns of Louis XI and Charles VI inspired by tales and fabliaux of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The author explains his choice of vocabulary and archaic style in a long preface on the novel and observations on medieval tales and fabliaux and the troubadours of Provence, followed by a discourse on the novel.
    Charles Joseph Mayer (1751-1825), French writer and...
    €350
  39. Sur les talus
    Paul SIGNAC, Jean AJALBERT

    Sur les talus

    Léon Vanier|Paris 1887|15 x 23 cm|relié
    First edition of 51 numbered copies, initialed by the author on Whatman paper.
    Modern pastiche Bradel binding of paper boards by T. Boichot, black morocco title piece, covers preserved.
    With an original frontispiece lithograph by Paul Signac.
    Worming to covers, a little foxing.
    Rare.
    €900
  40. Le tunnel
    Philippe DUMAINE

    Le tunnel

    Editions du globe|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japan paper, ours being one of 10 hors commerce, the only deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription from Philippe Dumaine to André Schuck.
    Additionally, our copy is enhanced with a page from the manuscript of the work extensively corrected by the author.
    Envelope addressed to the dedicatee and invitation card to the book signing session included.
    A handsome and fine ensemble.
    €150
  41. Jésus-Christ rastaquouère
    Francis PICABIA

    Jésus-Christ rastaquouère

    Collection Dada|Paris 1921|19.50 x 25 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête (firsts deluxe) copies after 10 Chine paper.
    Illustrated with drawings by Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes.
    Spine slightly faded, a few pale spots, not serious, to upper wrapper, internally good.
    A rare copy.

    €2,500
  42. Céleste Ugolin
    Georges RIBEMONT-DESSAIGNES

    Céleste Ugolin

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1926|18 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the hors commerce lettered copies, reserved for the author, on Hollande, the tirage de tête along with 5 numbered copies on Hollande and 3 on Japon.
    Endpapers slightly faded, rare fonxing, not serious, on some edges, otherwise a good copy, wide-margined.
    Rare.
    €480
  43. Morgane
    Auguste de VILLIERS DE L'ISLE-ADAM

    Morgane

    Imp. & Lib. Francisque Guyon|Saint-Brieuc 1866|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition, hors commerce, printed in a small number of copies and of which there were no large paper copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Auguste Comte de Villiers de l'Isle-Adam.
    Imitation spine skillfully remade to match covers, small angular tears and marginal restored lacks to covers, the occasional internal wormhole.
    €1,500
  44. Doriot ou la vie d'un ouvrier français
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Doriot ou la vie d'un ouvrier français

    Les éditions populaires françaises|Saint-Denis 1936|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of rare numbered copies on Hollande, of wich we don't know exactly the number, the only large paper copies.
    Spine faded, not serious, otherwise a rare and good copy.
    €800
  45. Les oeuvres complètes de Sally Mara
    Raymond QUENEAU

    Les oeuvres complètes de Sally Mara

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|14 x 20.50 cm|Un Vol. relié
    First collected edition, and first edition for 'Sally plus intime' on ordinary paper.
    70 numbered deluxe copies were printed. In original wrappers. Publisher's covers. The red wraparound band has been preserved.
    The copy is pristine, with conjugate leaves, in mint condition. Edges of covers and spine yellowed

    NB: This work is available at the bookstore upon request within 48 hours.
    €200
  46. Rimes d'hiver
    Charles MAIRE

    Rimes d'hiver

    A. Lahure|Paris 1903|15 x 23 cm|relié
    First edition, with no mention of deluxe copies.
    Half linden green morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, date at foot, gilt fillets on boards, original wrappers preserved, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  47. Chansons d'un homme libre
    Joseph LANDRAGIN

    Chansons d'un homme libre

    Chez l'auteur • Labbé|Paris 1882|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Two slight lacks at head and foot of spine, three small corner bumps to covers, scattered foxing.
    €60
  49. Flipote
    Jules LEMAÎTRE

    Flipote

    Calmann-Lévy|Paris 1893|12.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half electric blue cloth Bradel binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, chocolate shagreen title-label with slight lack, double gilt fillet at foot, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Precious inscription from Jules Lemaître to Galipaux who created the role of Leplucheux in this play.
    Numerous press cuttings regarding the cast of this play pasted to endpapers with manuscript annotations by a previous owner of the work.
    €100
  50. Dans le vide qui vient
    Claude ESTEBAN, Arpad SZENES

    Dans le vide qui vient

    Maeght|Paris 1976|18.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 hors commerce copies printed on rag paper.
    Signed autograph inscription by Claude Esteban.
    Work illustrated with 5 drawings by Arpad Szenes.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  51. La danse des morts comme l'a décrite François Villon
    Francis CARCO

    La danse des morts comme l'a décrite François Villon

    Editions du milieu du monde|Genève [Geneva] 1944|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious autograph inscription from Francis Carco to his friend the Montmartre painter J.G. Daragnès, with the latter's bookplate pasted to the verso of the front cover.
    Work illustrated with reproductions of medieval woodcuts.
    A fragile tear at the head of the half-title page where the inscription appears.
    €350
  53. Deux études sur la Grèce moderne
    Arthur de GOBINEAU

    Deux études sur la Grèce moderne

    Plon|Paris 1905|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition for which there were no large paper copies.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally faded, internally good.
    €200
  54. Voyage à Terre-Neuve
    Arthur de GOBINEAU

    Voyage à Terre-Neuve

    Hachette & Cie|Paris 1861|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Small lacks to head and to foot of the joints, angular lacks to the covers, colportage stamp to the title page, internally good with practically no foxing.
    Rare.
    €480
  55. Pendant l'orage
    Remy de GOURMONT

    Pendant l'orage

    Edouard Champion|Paris 1915|20.50 x 26 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue along with 5 on China paper, 5 on Japan paper and 25 on Holland paper.
    A faint marginal dampstain affecting the joints, two small lacks at head and foot of spine, handsome interior condition.
    €100
  56. L'homme aux sangliers
    Charles-Henri HIRSCH

    L'homme aux sangliers

    Editions des portiques|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on alfa paper, the most restricted deluxe edition and the only deluxe copies along with 34 on pur fil.
    Moving autograph inscription signed by Charles-Henri Hirsch to his children.
    €230
  57. Le dahlia, heures de loisir
    COLLECTIF

    Le dahlia, heures de loisir

    Desenne|Paris s. d. [1837]|14.50 x 22.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's full red boards, smooth spine decorated with a cartouche and gilt typographical motifs, boards framed with gilt fillet and decorated with a medallion and typographical motifs in blind, edges gilt.
    Contributions by M. de Boinville, E. Gonzalès, G. Molé, T. Coffinier, M. Aycard...
    Work illustrated with 19 steel engravings.
    Some light foxing.
    Rare copy presented in romantic boards of pleasant freshness.
    €400
  58. Mots-déluge
    Eugène JOLAS

    Mots-déluge

    Editions des Cahiers Libres|Paris 1933|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing along with 12 Japan and 77 vellum copies.
    Handsome copy despite small stains to the lower right margin of the first cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Eugène Jolas to Monsieur R. Harlong.
    €120
  59. Ce mahouin - in La revue indépendante N°10 de la 4ème année
    Auguste de VILLIERS DE L'ISLE-ADAM

    Ce mahouin - in La revue indépendante N°10 de la 4ème année

    La Revue Indépendante|Paris Août 1887|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in full chocolate boards, smooth spine, one stain marginally affecting the first cover, wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    We wish to specify that the previous owner had the binder preserve only the article by Count Villiers de l'Isle Adam.
    Rare.
    €90
  60. Inès de las Sierras
    Charles NODIER

    Inès de las Sierras

    Lib. de Dumont|Paris 1837|14 x 22 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in full Dauphin blue boards, smooth spine, prune sheep title-label, covers with small marginal restorations preserved.
    Some rare light foxing, complete with publisher's catalogue at rear.
    Rare.
    €300
  61. L'instinct profond
    Charles-Henri HIRSCH

    L'instinct profond

    Mercure de France|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of fourth edition that the publisher used for advance copies.
    Fine inscription from Charles-Henri Hirsch.
    A slight tear without loss to the spine, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €80
  64. Eros et Psyché
    Renée DUNAN

    Eros et Psyché

    Editions de L'Epi|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 copies numbered and initialed by the author on Madagascar paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Marginal foxing affecting the endpaper as well as the half-title and title pages, a tiny marginal perforation at the head of the front cover, slight marginal discoloration at the head of the back cover.
    Rare deluxe copy of this novel inspired by the theories developed by Sigmund Freud on sexuality.
    €150
  65. Martha's opéra
    Valentine PENROSE, Mario PRASSINOS

    Martha's opéra

    Fontaine|Paris 1945|11.50 x 14 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 hors commerce copies on green paper, deluxe issue with 25 Arches.
    Cover illustrated by Mario Prassinos.
    Margins very lightly and marginally bleached without significance.
    €100
  66. Nuits sans nuit
    Michel LEIRIS, Mario PRASSINOS

    Nuits sans nuit

    Fontaine|Paris 1945|11.50 x 14 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 hors commerce copies on green paper, deluxe issue with 25 Arches.
    Cover illustrated by Mario Prassinos.
    Margins very lightly and marginally bleached without significance.
    €150
  67. Raillerie, satire, ironie, etc...
    Christian Dietrich GRABBE, Mario PRASSINOS

    Raillerie, satire, ironie, etc...

    Fontaine|Paris 1945|11.50 x 14 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation by Robert Valençay, one of 25 hors commerce copies on green paper, deluxe issue with 25 on Arches paper.
    Cover illustrated by Mario Prassinos.
    Margins very lightly and marginally brightened, not serious.
    €120
  68. La société secrète
    Jean FERRY

    La société secrète

    Fontaine|Paris 1946|11.50 x 14 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 hors commerce copies on green paper, deluxe issue with 25 Arches.
    Cover illustrated by Mario Prassinos.
    Margins very slightly and marginally lightened without consequence.
    €120
  69. Les degrés
    Louis SCUTENAIRE

    Les degrés

    Fontaine|Paris 1945|11.50 x 14 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 hors commerce copies on green paper, deluxe issue with 25 Arches.
    Cover illustrated by Mario Prassinos.
    Margins very slightly and marginally lightened without consequence.
    €200
  70. Les poudres lourdes
    Marcel PIQUERAY, Gabriel PIQUERAY

    Les poudres lourdes

    Fontaine|Paris 1946|11.50 x 14 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 hors commerce copies on green paper, deluxe issue with 25 Arches.
    Cover illustrated by Mario Prassinos.
    Margins very slightly and marginally lightened, without consequence.
    €180
  71. L'enfant polaire
    Georges LIMBOUR

    L'enfant polaire

    Fontaine|Paris 1945|11.50 x 14 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 hors commerce copies on green paper, deluxe issue with 25 Arches.
    Cover illustrated by Mario Prassinos.
    Margins very slightly and marginally lightened, without consequence.
    €230
  72. Bibliothèque étrangère d'histoire et de littérature ancienne et moderne, ou choix d'ouvrages remarquables et curieux
    Étienne AIGNAN

    Bibliothèque étrangère d'histoire et de littérature ancienne et moderne, ou choix d'ouvrages remarquables et curieux

    Ladvocat|Paris 1823|12.50 x 20.50 cm|3 volumes reliés
    First edition of the French translation by Aignan.
    Half red sheep bindings, smooth spines decorated with gilt Romantic ornaments showing some light rubbing, foot of spine of second volume browned, some corners slightly bumped, bookplates pasted to verso of front boards of volumes. Autograph inscription from a previous owner of the work to one of his friends.
    Work illustrated with frontispiece engraved portrait of Aignan.
    Some foxing.
    €300
  73. Le dernier rendez-vous
    Henri MURGER

    Le dernier rendez-vous

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1856|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Contemporary half-sheep binding in caramel, smooth spine decorated with gilt and blind fillets.
    Some light foxing.
    €100
  74. Une idylle
    Gustave NADAUD

    Une idylle

    Hachette & Cie|Paris 1861|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half bottle-green shagreen binding, spine in four compartments with double blind-tooled panels showing minor scuffs.
    Autograph inscription signed by Gustave Nadaud.
    Occasional light foxing.
    €100
  75. Etudes sur Goethe
    (Johann Wolfgang von GOETHE) Xavier MARMIER

    Etudes sur Goethe

    F.G. Levrault|Paris • & Strasbourg 1835|13 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half sheep binding with bronze coloring, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets and friezes showing small stains and traces of rubbing.
    Copy almost free from foxing.
    €80
  76. Le Selam
    Théophile GAUTIER

    Le Selam

    Imp. de J. Claye & Cie|Paris 1850|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition of this poem of Théophile Gautier, music by Ernest Reyer.
    Upper cover faded, small spots to covers, slight internal foxing.
    A very good and rare copy.
    €400
  77. La dame de la 'Sainte Alice'
    André SAVIGNON

    La dame de la 'Sainte Alice'

    Calmann-Lévy|Paris 1926|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper, only 20 Rives deluxe copies were printed.
    Half tan sheep binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, red shagreen title-label, traces of scuffs at head and foot of one joint and on corners, original wrappers preserved.
    Autograph inscription from André Savignon.
    Our copy is enhanced with 2 autograph notes and a visiting card from the author addressed to the same recipient.
    €60
  78. La lorgnette littéraire
    (Charles BAUDELAIRE) Charles MONSELET

    La lorgnette littéraire

    Poulet Malassis & De Broise|Paris 1857|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Spine split with small lacks, corner lacks to boards, foxing.
    €80
  79. Mains sur la mer
    Pierre BEARN

    Mains sur la mer

    Jean Flory|Paris 1941|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vélin du marais paper, the only printing with 6 on Japan paper and 12 on Hollande paper.
    Autograph inscription from the author, a very good copy.
    €30
  80. Lazare
    Henri BERAUD

    Lazare

    Albin Michel|Paris 1924|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Hollande paper after 75 on Japan paper.
    A copy with good margins, spine and covers marginally sunned, otherwise a very good copy.
    €100
  81. Le bois du templier pendu
    Henri BERAUD

    Le bois du templier pendu

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1926|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 106 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête after 38 Japon.
    A very good copy with good margins.
    €150
  82. La route du Nord
    Jacques BUSSY

    La route du Nord

    GLM|Paris 1970|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 620 numbered copies on offset, the only large paper copies with 20 on vélin d'Arches paper, a very good copy.
    €30
  83. Exprès
    Michel BUTOR

    Exprès

    Gallimard|Paris 1983|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €150
  84. Le livre de Lazare
    Jean CASSOU

    Le livre de Lazare

    Plon|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies, our copy bearing number 1.
    Handsome copy despite a tiny nick at head of spine.
    €80
  85. Les conquistadors
    Jean CASSOU

    Les conquistadors

    Gallimard|Paris 1941|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition for which there were no large paper copies.
    Autograph inscription from the author.
    €30
  86. Les harmonies viennoises
    Jean CASSOU

    Les harmonies viennoises

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1926|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription from the author.
    €30
  87. Blaise Cendrars vingt ans après
    (Blaise CENDRARS) Claude LEROY

    Blaise Cendrars vingt ans après

    Klincksieck|Paris 1983|-|broché
    First edition.
    First university conference dedicated to Blaise Cendrars held at the University of Paris X on June 12 and 13, 1981.
    €30
  88. L'ange des tours penchées
    P. COURTHION

    L'ange des tours penchées

    GLM|Paris 1936|14 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 210 numbered copies on vellum paper, the only large paper copies after 24 on Normandy vellum.
    Fine copy.

    €30
  89. Méridiens
    Pierre DANINOS

    Méridiens

    La Jeune Parque|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, "remise en vente" wrappers for the Jeune parque, there was no large paper copies.
    Autograph inscription from the author.
    €30
  90. Bilan d'une nation
    John DOS PASSOS

    Bilan d'une nation

    Editions du Pavois|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 250 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Bookplate on the endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
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