Panaït ISTRATITsatsa-MinnkaRieder|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 250 numbered copies on alfa teinté.A very good copy.€50
Charles de BUSSYLe tour du demi-monde en 80 nuitsFerenczi|Paris 1922|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, false statement of thousand.Minor worming.Cover illustrated by Courtois.€45
Henry MONNIERLa religion des imbécilesE. Dentu|Paris s. d. [1861]|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition.Some foxing, a small tear without loss, repaired on page 245.€80
Charles-Julien MELAYELe miroir des amazonesJ. Fort|Paris 1919|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 600 copies on alfa paper numbered and initialed by the author.Pastiches of G. Apollinaire, T. Botrel, A. Bonnard, J. Cocteau, P. Claudel, H. de régnier among others.Handsome copy.€45
B. DECROIXLe tondeurF. Didot|Paris s. d.|13.50 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.Work illustrated with 56 drawings.A slight lack at head of spine, two other marginal ones affecting the first cover, a marginal dampstain affecting the last leaves.€45
Jules JANINLes amours du chevalier de FosseuseJ. Miard|Paris 1867|11.50 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition.A very good copy.€45
Ambroise de GRISYEtude sur Thomas OtwayE. Thorin|Paris 1868|14 x 22 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.This is a thesis presented to the Faculty of Letters of Paris.A lack to the foot of the spine, otherwise a handsome copy.€60
JACQUES-VINCENTLa belle mademoiselle LangeEditions de l'Arc-en-ciel|Paris 1932|14.50 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.€80
G. BOURDONEn écoutant TolstoïCharpentier & Fasquelle|Paris 1904|12 x 19 cm|reliéFirst edition on ordinary paper, only 100 copies were printed on Holland paper.Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, date at foot, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.These are conversations about war and other subjects.Handsome copy.€45
Armand GODOYLes litanies de la viergeA. Messein|Paris 1930|15.50 x 20.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue with 10 on China paper.Handsome autograph inscription from Armand Godoy to Madame E. Joly.Handsome full-margined copy.€80
Armand GODOYTriste et tendreEmile-Paul frères|Paris 1927|14.50 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 550 numbered copies on Lafuma paper, the only issue with 6 Japan and 15 Holland copies.Fine autograph inscription from the author. Preface by J. Royère, handsome copy.€45
(Jean MORÉAS) Louis THOMASSouvenirs sur MoréasSansot & Cie|Paris 1911|12 x 19 cm|reliéFirst edition on ordinary paper, only 12 Holland copies were printed.Half navy blue shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, date at foot, cover preserved, top edge gilt.Fine interior condition.€40
E. MAGNEUne amie inconnue de Molière suivie de Molière et l'universitéEmile-Paul frères|Paris 1922|12 x 19.50 cm|reliéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies of the first issue printed on the press, of which there were no deluxe copies.Half red morocco-grained shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, date at foot, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.Handsome copy attractively bound.€45
Yves GANDONPour un bourbon CollinsR. Laffont|Paris 1967|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper.Autograph inscription by the author. Photographic cover, handsome copy.€30
Yves GANDONCaptain LafortunePlon|Paris 1970|13.50 x 20.50 cm|reliéFirst edition on ordinary paper, only 5 deluxe copies were printed.Handsome inscription by the author.Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket.€30
Charles-Augustin SAINTE-BEUVEDiscours prononcé à l'ouverture du cours de poésie latine le 9 Mars 1855Garnier frères|Paris 1855|12 x 18 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.A slight lack at the head of the spine.€50
Jean GALMOTQuelle étrange histoire...Editions et Librairie|Paris s. d. [1918]|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, there were only 35 large paper copies.Rare.€40
Émile FAGUETLa tragédie française au XVIème siècleFontemoing & Cie|Paris 1912|16 x 23 cm|brochéNew edition, slightly revised.Latin tragedies, Robert Garnier, A. de Montchrétien, irregular theatre...€45
J.H. DUMONTPlombières au XVIème siècle et Jean le Bon médecin traitantH. Kastener|Plombières 1935|13.50 x 21 cm|agraféFirst edition.Autograph inscription from the author, preface by F. funck-Brentano.Three small marginal lacks to the covers.€40
Alain BOSQUETUn jour après la vieGallimard|Paris 1984|14.50 x 21.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Arches vellum, deluxe issue.Very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETBourreaux et acrobatesGallimard|Paris 1989|14.50 x 21.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.Very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETDemain sans moiGallimard|Paris 1994|14.50 x 21.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure rag wove paper, ours bearing number 1, the only deluxe copies.A very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETComme un refus de la planèteGallimard|Paris 1988|14.50 x 21.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure rag wove paper, the only deluxe copies.A very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETQuatre testaments et autres poèmesGallimard|Paris 1967|14.50 x 21.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pure wove paper, deluxe issue.A very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETLa fable et le fouetGallimard|Paris 1995|14.50 x 21.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure rag paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.A very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETUn besoin de malheurGrasset|Paris 1963|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 49 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours being one of 14 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.A very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETLes petites éternitésGrasset|Paris 1964|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 29 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 14 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.A very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETDeuxième testamentGallimard|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 25 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 5 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.A very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETMonsieur VaudevilleGrasset|Paris 1973|12.50 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 24 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours being one of 14 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.Very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETL'amour à deux têtesGrasset|Paris 1970|13 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 26 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours being one of 14 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.Very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETQuel royaume oublié?Mercure de France|Paris 1955|14 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Johannot paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.Handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETSonnets pour une fin de siècleIn Europe|Paris 1980|13.50 x 21.50 cm|agraféFirst edition of this offprint from the March 1980 issue of Europe magazine, one of 30 numbered copies, the only deluxe copies.Handsome copy.€60
Marie-Jeanne DURRYRaymond SchwabLe Divan|Paris 1932|14 x 20 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.Small marginal stains to front cover, otherwise handsome copy.€40
Clotilde de SURVILLEPoésies inéditesNepveu|Paris 1827|14 x 22 cm|brochéFirst edition.Work illustrated with engravings 'in the Gothic style' after drawings by Colin.Repaired tear with two small lacks affecting the spine, light foxing.€80
Robert MALLETUne mort ambiguëGallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, an advance copy.Fine autograph inscription by the author to Pierre Seghers, paper yellowed.€40
SEVERINL'homme blanc, souvenirs d'un pierrot par le mime SéverinPlon|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed.Autograph inscription from the author.Iconography. A tear affecting the last endpaper, tape marks on the back board.€50
René BOYLESVELes Français en voyageEditions Mornay|Paris 1929|13 x 20.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 480 numbered copies on Rives, ours specially printed for Louis de Gonzague-Frick and justified in hand by the publisher.Illustrated book of engravings of Dubreuil, nice copy.€100
(Honoré de BALZAC) Jean SAVANTNapoléon dans BalzacEditions Napoléon|Paris 1950|14 x 21 cm|brochéFirst edition.Introduction by J. Savant.Fragments of texts by H. de Balzac referring to the Emperor.Illustrations, handsome copy.€40
George DILNOTLe vol du GiganticGallimard|Paris 1937|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.€45
Alain BOSQUETD'avant natureEditions A. Simoncini|Luxembourg 1982|16.50 x 25.50 cm|en feuillesFirst edition published in a small number, only 80 deluxe copies were printed.A trace of fold at head of back board.€40
S. PALMERUn drame au collègeGallimard|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy, of which there were no deluxe copies.Two stains on the first cover, two small lacks at foot of spine.€40
(Charles PÉGUY) COLLECTIFPorche à l'oeuvre de Charles PéguyGodmé|Paris 1930|13.50 x 18 cm|agraféFirst edition of this special issue devoted to C. Péguy.Contributions by J. Maxence, M. Péguy, R. Francis among others and unpublished notes by C. Péguy to H. Massis.Fine copy.€60
ANONYMETryvelyan - Lucie Craylen (par l'auteur d'Elisa Riwers et du Mariage dans le grand monde)A. Guyot|Paris 1834|13.50 x 21.50 cm|3 volumes brochésFirst edition in French, published in a small number of copies.Occasional light foxing, otherwise handsome copies as issued.Rare.€100
Ernest RENANLe roman chrétien des ReconnaissancesIn le Journal des savants|Paris Novembre 1880|23 x 29 cm|reliéFirst edition of this article.Half burgundy cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine, original wrappers preserved.Handsome copy.€60
(Alphonse de LAMARTINE) Alphonse SÉCHÉLamartine de 1816 à 1830 Elvire et Les Méditations (documents inédits)Mercure de France|Paris 1906|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies of the first issue printed to order, no mention of deluxe copies.Autograph inscription by the author. With frontispiece portrait of Elvire, complete with publisher's slip.Two small stains on the first cover.€40
Nicolas BEAUDUINSanta VeneziaEditions du trident|Paris 1937|14.50 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 20 numbered copies on laid Arches paper, head print.Nice copy.Signed autograph of Nicolas Beauduin.€230
Nicolas BEAUDUINDans le songe des dieuxEditions du trident|Paris 1938|14.50 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 500 numbered copies on biblio vellum, the only issue.Autograph inscription signed by Nicolas Beauduin. Very light foxing on the covers, otherwise handsome copy.€150
Nicolas BEAUDUINMare nostrumEditions du trident|Paris 1936|14.50 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, deluxe copy.Fine autograph inscription signed by Nicolas Beauduin. Two small innocuous stains on the front cover, a slight marginal tear on the back cover, otherwise handsome copy.€230
Nicolas BEAUDUINLes dieux-cygnesEditions du trident|Paris 1935|14.50 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Lafuma paper hand-justified by the author in the names of the 9 Muses and their mother, this copy in the name of Terpsichore, deluxe copy.Fine autograph inscription by Nicolas Beauduin. Marginal dampstain affecting the covers and the first three and last leaves.€100
Henry CHARPENTIERLa nuit de JuinCollection de latinité|Paris 1930|14.50 x 19.50 cm|en feuillesThe first edition published in a small number of copies, of which there were no deluxe copies.Autograph inscription by the author, dedicatee's name crossed out. Handsome copy.€40
ANONYMEVariations sur l'épiderme des femmesLa Connaissance|Paris 1920|16.50 x 25.50 cm|brochéFirst edition printed in 200 numbered copies justified by hand.A pale dampstain affecting the back cover, otherwise handsome copy.Rare.€50
Henri HENRIOTFables et oeuvres diversesE. Yvert|Amiens 1863|14 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition under reissue cover bearing the mention of second edition, no deluxe copies were printed.Small foxing on the last pages, otherwise handsome copy.€70
(COLETTE) Sylvain BONMARIAGEWilly, Colette et moiC. Fremanger|Paris 1954|14 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition for which there were no large paper copies.€40
Yves-Gérard LE DANTECAinsi qu'un peuple de colombesEditions des artistes|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1956|14.50 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 660 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only printing with 40 Marais copies.Light marginal dampstains to the front cover, otherwise a handsome copy.€40
Ambroise de GRISYJoseph Addison ou un attique en AngleterreC. Delagrave & Cie|Paris 1873|14 x 22 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.Autograph inscription by A. de. Grisy on the front cover which curiously bears traces of postal franking, the book having apparently been sent as such to its recipient. Rare.€80
SAINT-RENÉ TAILLANDIERRotrou sa vie et ses oeuvresC. Lahure|Paris 1865|12.50 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition.A tear with loss affecting the spine, scattered foxing.Rare.€50
René LALOUPanorama de la littérature anglaise contemporaineKra|Paris 1927|20 x 21 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 15 numbered copies on pur fil, ours bearing No. 1, deluxe copy.L'héritage victorien, R.L. Stevenson, R. Kipling, H.G. Wells, J. Conrad, la renaissance irlandaise...Spine and boards sunned and faded, endpapers shadowed, otherwise a handsome full-margined copy.€60
NIZIER DU PUITSPELU, ANONYMEHistoire d'AndréS. n.|Lyon 1898|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition.The romanticized life of a Lyon native in the 19th century.Very handsome copy.Rare.€100
Paul FÉVALCorbeille d'histoiresV. Palmé • J. Albanel|Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] 1880|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition.Spine cracked and repaired.€60
Jeanne-Georgette PERKINSSiméon La Roque, poète de l'absence 1550-1615Nizet|Paris 1967|14 x 22.50 cm|brochéFirst edition for which there were no large paper copies.A very good copy.€35
J.M. CARREGoethe en AngleterrePlon & Nourrit|Paris 1920|14 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition for which there were no large paper copies.€40
(François VILLON) L. Dr. LE PILEURLes maladies de Vénus dans l'oeuvre de François VillonH. Champion|Paris 1910|16.50 x 24 cm|agraféFirst edition of this offprint from the 'Journal de médecine de Paris', printed in only 150 copies on laid paper.Gift inscription and stamp on the first cover, a full-margined copy with soiled margins.€50
Jean de GOURMONTMuses d'aujourd'huiMercure de France|Paris 1910|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, only 15 copies were printed on Holland paper. About the Countess de Noailles, Renée Vivien, Cécile Sauvage, Gérard d'Houville...Scratches to the front cover, spine creased, a tear reglued on one joint, complete with the publisher's catalogue at the end.€45
J. de Nîmes. REBOULLettresM. Lévy frères|Paris 1866|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition.Introduction by M. Poujoulat.Recased spine, small marginal stains on the front cover.€50
Gaston PARISLe roman du comte de ToulouseE. Bouillon • E. Privat|Paris • & Toulouse 1900|16 x 24 cm|brochéFirst edition of this offprint from the 'Annales du midi' printed in a small number of copies.A small tear with a lack to spine, handsome interior condition.Copy without covers.€40
Eugène HATINL'histoire la fantaisie et la fatalitéFéchoz|Paris 1884|14.50 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition.About T. Renaudot, a very good and rare copy.€40
ANONYMEAnthologie de la poésie française depuis le SurréalismeEditions de Beaune|Paris 1952|13.50 x 18.50 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper.Preface by Marcel Béalu.€25
COLLECTIFLe souvenir de Charles DemangeMercure de France|Paris 1911|15.50 x 22 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only issue.Contributions by P. Adam, E. la Jeunesse, E. Faguet, E. Psichari, T. de Visan, R. Schwab, J.& J. Tharaud...Work illustrated with two photogravure portraits by C. Demange and an original composition by G. Cornélius.Marginal stains to front board, marginal dampstaining to rear board affecting the spine head and final leaves less severely.Rare.€75
Frères. COGNIARDLa chatte blanche, féérie en 22 tableauxM. Lévy frères|Paris 1852|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition.Music by M. Fessy, ballet by E. Lerouge, stage machinery by M. Bullot, costumes designed by M. Ballue.Small marginal tears to boards, light foxing to interior.€45
Henri HIGNARDLes hymnes homériquesA. Durand • Palud|Paris • & Lyon 1864|14 x 22 cm|brochéFirst edition.A rare and very good copy.€80
V. MOHLERHeliand poema saxonicum seculi noni ou poème de la vie de Jésus composé par ordre de l'Empereur Louis le Débonnaire sous les auspices de saint Luitger, évêque de Munster en 814Librairie orientale et américaine • & J. Maisonneuve|Paris 1898|16.50 x 25.50 cm|brochéFirst edition of the critical study and literal translation, verse by verse, from the Saxon manuscript discovered in 1794 at the library of Bamberg Cathedral by Canon G. Gley.Two tiny lacks at foot of spine and at head, otherwise handsome copy. Rare.€70
(Charles BAUDELAIRE) NUELLASEtude psychologique sur la vie de Charles BaudelaireA. Blaizot & fils|Paris 1929|22.50 x 28.50 cm|agraféThe first edition, published in a small number of copies, of this offprint from 'Manuscrit autographe'.Iconography, facsimile.€40
Raoul LEGUYLa rondes des bleuetsEugène Figuière|Paris 1919|13 x 16 cm|brochéFirst edition published in a small number of copies on laid paper.Autograph inscription signed by Raoul Leguy. One marginal lack affecting the front board, otherwise rare and fine copy whose pages were written in November 1917 in Quaedypre in the North and which are dedicated to the author's brother who fell in the field of honor on June 11, 1918 at Château-Thierry.€70
E. BOUCHETLectures de jeunes filles il y a cent ansS. n.|Dunkerque [Dunkirk] s. d.|13.50 x 21.50 cm|brochéFirst edition published in a small number of copies of this offprint from 'Mémoires de la société dunkerquoise.Autograph inscription signed by the author. About Romanticism. Two marginal lacks to the front board, otherwise handsome copy.€40
E.J.B. RATHERYVauquelin des-YveteauxA. Aubry|Paris 1854|15.50 x 24 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 374 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only issue with 26 other deluxe copies.A marginal dampstain affecting the last page and less severely the rear board, very light worming to the front board.€45
MONPONTLes chantres de l'adultèreLedoyen|Paris 1859|10.50 x 15 cm|brochéFirst edition.About G. Sand's Indiana, A. Dumas's Antony, G. Flaubert's Madame Bovary among others.Small lacks to head and foot of spine, handsome interior condition.Rare.€60
Prosper POITEVINUne nuit chez Putiphar, étude bibliqueTresse|Paris 1841|8.50 x 14.50 cm|brochéFirst edition.One engraving as frontispiece.Dampstains to covers, spine reglued. Rare.€45
ANONYMEL'éligible tableau électoral en un acte et en vaudevillesLadvocat|Paris 1822|13.50 x 21.50 cm|brochéFirst edition.Some light foxing, otherwise handsome copy.Rare.€60
Max BILENDe la poésie du poète du poèmeChez l'auteur|Istanbul s. d.|23 x 29 cm|agraféFirst edition published in a small number of copies and presented in typescript form.Author's signature at end.Minor marginal losses of no consequence to the second cover, rare.€60
Louis BOUILHETL'oncle Million comédie en cinq actes et en versA. Delahays|Paris 1861|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition.A slight tear at the head of the spine, a tear at the foot, some foxing.€40
Jules LE FÈVRE-DEUMIEROehlenschläger le poète national du Danemark, étude biographique et littéraireHachette & Cie|Paris 1854|11 x 18 cm|brochéFirst edition.Foxing, a small marginal lack to the lower cover.€70
Jules MONNEROTOn meurt les yeux ouverts précédé de L'heure de Fallandra et suivi de La nuit ne finira pasGallimard|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition of some parts, one of the advance copies, only 13 deluxe copies were printed.Charming autograph inscription from Jules Monnerot to J. Amrouche.Spine sunned.€60
André FRAIGNEAULa grâce humaineGallimard|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, only 23 deluxe copies were printed.Fine autograph inscription signed by the author to François Malan covering almost the entire half-title page.€120
Honoré de BALZACLa femme auteur et autres fragments inéditsGrasset|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper.Important introduction by Maurice Bardèche.Handsome copy.€40
Hégésippe MOREAUOeuvres inéditesLibrairie Bachelin-Deflorenne|Paris 1867|10.50 x 15 cm|brochéFirst edition published in a small number of copies on laid paper.With frontispiece etching by G. Staal, introduction and notes by A. Lebailly.Spine slightly warped, light marginal creases to boards, copy free of foxing.€80
(Jules BARBEY D'AUREVILLY) René MARTINEAUAspects méconnus de Barbey d'AurevillySorlot|Paris s. d.|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, with only 25 deluxe copies printed.One reglued tear with loss at head of spine. Illustrated.€35
Arvède BARINENévrosésHachette & Cie|Paris 1898|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.About Hoffmann, T. de Quincey, E.A. Poe and G. de Nerval.A handsome and rare copy.€80
Émile DE LAVELEYELe socialisme contemporainF. Alcan|Paris 1894|12 x 18.50 cm|reliéNinth edition expanded with a new preface and two chapters on Socialism in England and the State and the individual. Bradel binding in half goose-dung colored cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt fleuron, dark blue shagreen title label, contemporary binding.€45
ANONYMEIsidore Baurel ou les mystères du théatre idalien, conte chinoisLéopold imprimeur|Paris 1884|12 x 18.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, false statement of third edition.Spine restored, extensive foxing and dampstains throughout the work.Very rare.€80
Léon CLADELCrête-rougeAlphonse Lemerre|Paris 1880|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, no deluxe copies mentioned.A repaired tear at the foot of the spine, minor harmless stains on the covers, a slight nick on the back cover, handsome interior condition.€40