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

First edition of the French translation established by Valéry Larbaud, one of 880 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies with 120 reset.
Some occasional light foxing.

First edition.
Half-cardboard binding, spine with five raised bands showing two light rubbing marks at head and foot of no consequence, contemporary binding.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Maurice de Pharamond to Eugène Figuière.

First edition for which there were no large paper copies.
A rare and very good copy retaining also the errata leaf.

First edition.
Binding in half morocco cherry of Russia, smooth back decorated with a golden floret, date in tail, preserved covers.
Autograph dedication signed by François Coppée to Paul Foucher.
Our copy is enriched with an autograph ticket of the author inviting the dedicatee to attend the performance of this piece, invitation attached.
Nice copy pleasantly established.

First edition.
Autograph inscription by the author, complete with its errata slip.

First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Emmanuel Berl.
Light worming to covers.

First edition.
Bradel binding in yellow half cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt fleuron, pasted classification label, black morocco title-label slightly scratched, contemporary binding.
Gift inscription on the half-title page.
Rare.

First edition for which there were no large paper copies.
One tear glued to head of spine.

First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Marais laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with 75 black illustrations and a handsome colored cover.
Fine copy, retaining its deckled edges.

First edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Small tears repaired to spine with very slight lack at head, some foxing, tear with lack to final endpaper not touching text.
Rare.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy, of which there were only 20 large paper copies.
Autograph inscription from Robert Poulet to Nathalie Clifford-Barney.

First edition.
From the series 'Le Faubourg Saint-Germain-Moscovite'.
A marginal lack to the first leaf of the first volume, tears reglued to the joints of both volumes, a corner lack to the rear board of the second volume, otherwise handsome copies free from foxing.

First edition printed in 750 copies, ours one of 658 numbered copies on Arches blanc paper.
Work illustrated with three wood engravings by J. Kéfalinos.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 1400 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only issue with 100 Holland and 50 hors commerce copies.
A fine copy.

Edition préoriginale, one of rare numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise a very good copy retaining the publisher's catalogue.

First edition, one of the rare author's copies on Holland paper, no mention is made of deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Adam to Gustave Larroumet.
Handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of the rare author's copies on Holland paper, no mention of deluxe copies is made.
Very fine full-page autograph inscription by the author.
Small stains of no consequence to boards, one marginal lack affecting the second board, otherwise handsome full-margined copy with some light foxing.

First edition of the French translation established by Bernard Derosne, no mention is made of deluxe copies.
Occasional light foxing, otherwise handsome copies.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Publisher's full white cloth binding, smooth spine.
Fine full-page autograph inscription signed by Lucie Faure to Georges Simenon.
Handsome copy complete with dust jacket.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Ingres paper, the only deluxe copies.
Respectful autograph inscription from the author, who ranks among the first bio-bibliographers of Georges Simenon, to the latter.
Minor stains of no consequence to the front cover, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition for which there were no large paper copies.
A very good and rare copy.

First edition printed to 500 copies.
A very good and rare copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in sand half cloth, smooth spine, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.

First edition published in a small number of copies.
Bradel binding in blue half cloth, smooth spine, date and double gilt fillet at foot, garnet morocco title-label, contemporary binding.
Preface by Alexandre Dumas.

First edition limited to 300 numbered copies on laid paper.
Bradel binding in half sky-blue cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt fleuron, date at foot, red morocco title-label, contemporary binding.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only deluxe copies with 10 on pur chiffon.
Charming autograph inscription from René Kaech to Georges Simenon.
Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket.

First edition in French, one of the numbered copies on Alfa paper, the only issue.
A handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, only 15 deluxe copies were printed.
Autograph inscription signed by Dominique de Roux to André Bourin.
Handsome copy despite a slight tear without loss affecting the front cover.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies with 35 on Japan paper.
Autograph inscription by André Maurois below the justification page.
Illustrated cover, lacking at foot of spine, some foxing, a full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 170 numbered copies on pur fil, deluxe copies after 62 Madagascar.
Shadows on the endpapers.

Second edition, largely first edition, no mention is made of deluxe copies.
Two small lacks to head and foot of spine, dampstain and slight marginal lacks affecting the first cover, dampstain affecting the final leaves.
Rare.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Nice autograph inscription from the author to Paul Morand.

Rare first edition of this roman à clef (catalogue of keys at the end of the work) printed by Marc-Michel Rey in Amsterdam.
Full brown speckled paper boards binding, late 18th or early 19th century.
« Cet ouvrage a été attribué à Crébillon fils, dont on retrouve l'anagramme dans le nom du prétendu voyageur », Quérard II, 454. but it was attributed to him in error, Crébillon being the author of the amours de Zéonizikul, roi des Kofirans, satire of the relations between Louis XV and Mme de Pompadour, this sequel was in fact written by M de la Baumelle (1726-1773 Laurent Angliviel de la)
Barbier I, 305.

First editions. Elzevirian editions with the Sphere device.
Contemporary full calf binding, spine with raised bands, decorated.
Work composed of 5 texts in first edition gathered in one volume: La chambre des comptes d'Innocent XI (5th dialogue), Le songe de Pasquin ou le bal de l'Europe (2nd dialogue), Le festin de Guillemot (4th dialogue), La pierre de touche politique, la diète d'Augsbourg (9th dialogue). The dialogues appeared anonymously between 1688 and 1691. The pasquinades are satirical dialogues between two harlequin-like characters, Pasquin and Marsorio. It is Pasquin who leads the subject, his sidekick asking questions. The whole is treated with all the desired...

First edition, one of 1000 copies on laid paper, the only issue with 25 on Japan paper.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece reproduction of the Frédéric Brou monument.
Handsome copy.

First collected edition of this selction of text choosen by Suzy Leparc, one of 10 numbered copies on Japan paper, the tirage de tête.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on marais paper, the tirage de tête.
A very good copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half sea-green cardboard with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, date at foot, brown shagreen title-label showing traces of wear, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Poulnays.
With frontispiece portrait of the author, illustrated cover.
Worming and shadows on binding endpapers, copy almost entirely free of foxing.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vergé américain, the only large paper copies.
A rare and very good copy.

Elzevirian edition with some parts of the text in first edition.
Full black paper boards binding, spine in four compartments decorated with gilt compartments and gilt fillets, two small tears without loss to joints, boards with blind frames, top and edges gilt.
Handsome copy almost free from foxing.

First edition.
Bradel binding in full boards, smooth spine faded, shagreen title-label, original wrappers preserved, headcaps rubbed.
Headcap torn.
Work preceded by an introduction on the temporal power of the Pope and followed by considerations on the future of Italy.
Scattered foxing.

First edition for which there were no large paper copies.
Very slight marginal stains to upper cover, otherwise a rare and very good copy.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription by the author.
A tiny lack at foot of spine, handsome copy.

First edition of the first poetic work of the author for which was not drawn great papers.
André Rolland from Renéville is sent.
Our copy is enriched with two beautiful autographed letters of the author addressed to the dedicatee and which concern this work.
Illustrations of Edmond Rocher, rare and beautiful copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
About G. Sand, A. de Musset, C. Nodier, P. Mérimée among others.
Very slight lack at foot of spine.

First edition of the adaptation in French by Jean Richepin, one of the copies on red paper.
One joint glued.
Rare.

Edition first in part, one of 200 numbered copies on papier de Rives.
Like new.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
Bilingual full-page autograph inscription from the author to Nathalie and Raymond Sarraute.

First edition in French.
A lack affecting a joint, another marginal one affecting upper cover, occasional foxing.

Twenty-second edition, with some parts in first edition.
Publisher's binding in full red cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets and compartments, boards illustrated with gilt motifs.
Work illustrated with engravings printed in two colors.
Front and back boards slightly and marginally browned, some light foxing.

First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of edition, service de presse stamp.
Half black sheep with corners, spine with five raised bands, covers and spine preserved.
Autograph inscription by the author to A. Godoy.

First collected edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half dark green shagreen binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands, covers preserved, top edge gilt.
Contributions by L. Tailhade, Sully-Prudhomme, V. Margueritte, L. Dierx among others.

First edition, of which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Bradel binding in half green shagreen with corners, smooth spine.
Autograph inscription from the author to A. Godoy, handsome copy of this collection of poems.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half red morocco binding, spine in five compartments with slight damage, date at foot, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Canape.
Autograph inscription from Ernest Prévost to A. Godoy.
Handsome copy elegantly bound.

First edition of this offprint from the issue of the Revue Générale of 15 March 1928, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half navy blue shagreen binding, spine in two compartments, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
Fine autograph inscription from the author to A. Godoy.
Handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Affectionate autograph inscription from Raymond Queneau.
Contributions from L. Calaferte, R. Fallet, Y. Gibeau, among others.

First edition.
Half bottle-green sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with quadruple gilt fillets, spine detached but present.
Freedom of conscience, freedom of the press, divorce, regicide, relations between the spiritual and temporal...

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches vellum, deluxe copies.
Three tiny tears without loss to spine, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition.
Half black sheep binding, spine showing a trace of rubbing at head with four raised bands decorated with blind compartments.
Head of spine missing.
Some light foxing.

First edition printed in 355 copies, ours one of 145 numbered by hand on laid paper.
Half burgundy morocco binding, spine with five raised bands showing slight traces of rubbing, top edge gilt, binding signed by Herluison.
Occasional light worming.

First edition.
Publisher's grey soft paper boards.
Illustrated with 38 portraits and documents.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, an advance copy.
Half raspberry cloth binding with corners, smooth spine, bordeaux shagreen title-label, covers and spine preserved.
Autograph inscription by the author to A. Godoy, handsome copy.
Concerning P.L Courier, Madame de Sévigné, Bossuet among others.

First edition on ordinary paper, only 5 deluxe copies were printed.
Half bottle-green shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
About the precocity of J.A. Rimbaud, Rachilde's imagination, Verlaine's renown, the relevance of Leconte de Lisle... Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Hustner.
Autograph inscription from J. Second to A. Godoy.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Rives paper, ours specially printed for the author.
Half mint shagreen binding with corners, spine in five compartments with a scratch at foot, date at tail, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Kustner.

First edition.
Half hazel sheep Bradel binding, smooth spine decorated with typographical motifs and gilt fillets with a lack at head and small tear at foot, one joint rubbed.
Illustrations by Robida, fine interior condition.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half bordeaux shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, date at foot, front board marginally sunned, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
With frontispiece portrait of J. Montalvo, fine interior condition.

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, false statement of eleventh edition.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Half bottle-green shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fillets, bookplate pasted to verso of front board.

First edition.
Half olive calf bindings, smooth brownish spines decorated with gilt typographical motifs.
Rare autograph inscription from Bonnejoy-Perignon to the Countess of Chalon.
Foxing affecting almost exclusively the endpapers, half-title and title pages.

First Gallimard edition of the French translation, one of 90 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Half vellum-style boards with corners, smooth spine, chocolate shagreen title-label, gilt fillet frames on boards, small marginal stains on first cover, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Fine interior condition.

First edition.
Foxing, a rare copy with softcover, as issued.

First collected edition.
Half black sheep binding, spine in four compartments showing traces of rubbing, joints very rubbed, upper corners slightly bumped.
Foxing.

First edition.
Half olive cloth binding, smooth spine, original wrappers preserved.

First edition.
Half black shagreen binding, spine in four compartments decorated with blind-tooled panels, traces of rubbing to boards.
Gift inscription in ink, scattered foxing.

First edition.
Half navy sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
One joint slightly scuffed.
Some light foxing.

First edition.
Cover and spine soiled, foxing.
Rare.

First edition of which there was no mention of large paper copies.
Tiny marginal lacks affecting the upper cover, otherwise a good copy.

First edition. Rare. One copy at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France and one at Bristol in England, another in the catalogues of West Germany. A second edition appeared in 1675 with 2 new parts. 2 very handsome frontispieces
Later full vellum binding. 20th-century black title-label and endpapers. Light worming on the first 2 pages and the last 5. Scattered foxing.
Otto Aicher (1628-1705), Benedictine and professor, was an Austrian playwright, professor of rhetoric and grammarian, but also a historian. In this book he gathers epitaphs from all periods, notably of Roman emperors and kings, the whole constituting a theatre of death as epitaphs are like voices from beyond the grave...

First edition.
Publisher's red cardboard binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with dotted lines and gilt ornamental compartments, blind-ruled frames on boards, stains on boards, corners slightly bumped, edges gilt, soiled moiré endpapers.
Work illustrated with black illustrations and plates by Henri de Montaut.

First edition printed in very small numbers on laid paper.
Half sky-blue cloth binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt fleuron, date at foot, navy shagreen title label, original wrappers preserved, one upper corner very slightly bumped, binding signed by Vermorel.
Rare.

First edition in French translated by L. Barthou, one of the numbered copies from the first impression printed under the press, no mention is made of deluxe copies. Spine sunned with a small lack at foot, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.

First edition of this collection of humorous texts principally based on ribaldry and drinking.
Later mid-19th century binding in half wine-colored glazed calf (spine lightened) with raised bands and gilt and blind fillets.
The work contains 12 texts by different authors whose titles are sufficiently significant in their irreverent character (one will note several Disputatio, but on cucurbits or the right to jest). The text is written in Latin and not in the vernacular, making it a violent satire against the learned and the church, which was not mistaken when it placed the book in its index of forbidden books.
Mattheus Delio de arte Jocandi, Nicodemi Frischlini in ebrietatem...

First edition printed on laid paper in a run of 100 copies of this pantomime in three acts interspersed with dialogues.
Autograph inscription signed by R. de. Najac.
Music by Léon Przepiorski de Cay.
Spine absent, front cover loose with slight corner lacks.
Very rare.

First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on Ingres paper, the only issue with 4 Japan and 4 Holland copies.
Rare autograph inscription from the author, the dedicatee's name has been partially erased.
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, with only 12 Japan and 15 Holland deluxe copies printed.
First cover restored and reattached.

First edition published in a small number of copies of this offprint.
Lacks to spine and boards, handsome interior condition.