First Editions

First edition, one of 63 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy despite the spine being very lightly sunned without significance.

First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 53 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine very lightly sunned without consequence.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine and rare copy of this work which was adapted for cinema in 1967 by Tony Richardson, assisted by Christian de Chalonge and Norman J. Warren, starring Jeanne Moreau, Orson Welles, Ian Bannen and Vanessa Redgrave.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy despite a tiny stain on the first cover.
Signed and inscribed copy from Jean d'Ormesson to writer Suzanne Prou.

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned without consequence, otherwise a handsome copy.

Definitive, important edition, revised by the author, and on which all future editions will be based. It should not be confused with the counterfeit (which can be distinguished by some differences) published on the same date and which is only a reprint of the first editions published in 1715 (first 2 volumes), 1724 (third volume) and 1735 (fourth volume) where the figures are reversed and of rather mediocre printing (thus the canon in the first figure appears on the right whereas he should be on the left).
This edition is rare and sought after. "This edition, which has become uncommon, presents numerous corrections and considerable additions by the author, which amount to no less than a hundred pages; it should therefore be regarded as the first good edition of Le Sage's masterpiece." Brunet, III, 1006. Title pages in red and black. Headcap of volume 1 partly lacking, that of volume II worn, revealing the headband. A small lack at the head of volume IV. Upper joint of volume IV split at tail. Narrow incipient crack at lower joint of volume I. Small lack to volume label of volume IV. Some corners slightly bumped. Overall relatively fresh, the first leaves of each volume with some pale foxing or yellowing. Good copy.
The illustration comprises 32 figures re-engraved from the originals published in the 3 first editions.
Full marbled and glazed calf binding. Smooth spine decorated. Red morocco title label, red morocco volume labels.
It is now perfectly established that one cannot accuse Lesage's immortal masterpiece, the last baroque fire of the picaresque novel, of plagiarism; if Lesage drew his material from elsewhere, it nonetheless remains that Gil Blas is an original and personal work. We find there the misadventures of a picaro, as roguish as possible, who through his multiple encounters creates a satirical portrait of contemporary society.

First edition illustrated with an original etching by the author as frontispiece.
Shaded parchment covers with some foxing, handsome interior condition.

First printing of the 31 original woodcuts in black by Joseph Sima, one of 210 numbered copies on Montval laid paper, ours unnumbered.
Handsome copy complete with its fragile glassine paper covers.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very slightly sunned, the first gathering was poorly cut causing a small lack at the head of the first endpaper.
Autograph inscription signed by André Dhôtel to journalist Evelyne Schlumberger.

First edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Minor scuffs to the slightly wrinkled spine.
Signed autograph inscription by Alejo Carpentier, in French, to journalist Evelyne Schlumberger

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy despite the slightly ridged spine.
Signed autograph inscription from Julien Green to journalist Evelyne Schlumberger.

First edition, one of 28 copies on Madagascar paper from Navarre paper mills, deluxe copy.
Half-binding in glazed brown box calf with bands, smooth spine with six compartments separated by gilt fillets and decorated with diagonal applications of glazed brown and ivory box calf, gilt date at foot of spine, light grey kromekote paper boards, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on witness, slipcase with brown glazed box calf borders, binding signed by Jean-Paul Miguet.
Superb copy very elegantly bound by Jean-Paul Miguet.

First edition published by Gustave Revilliod.
Full bottle-green morocco binding, spine slightly darker decorated with compartments framed by quintuple blind fillets, date at tail, boards with frames of ten blind fillets, morocco doublure in water-green morocco framed with gilt fillet and bottle-green morocco listel, watered green silk endpapers, gilt-ruled edges, tooled headcaps, original wrappers preserved, gilt edges on deckled paper, slipcase lined with felt and edged in bottle-green morocco, binding signed by A & R Maylander.
Autograph inscription from the publisher to Monsieur [Alphonse] de Lamartine.
Superb copy, that of Alphonse de Lamartine.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
A small tear at the foot of the slightly sunned spine, small stains on the boards.
Signed autograph inscription from Nathalie Sarraute to journalist Evelyne Schlumberger.

First edition, one of the rare copies on Holland paper of which no mention is made.
Small tears at the foot of the spine, some minor foxing, a full-margined copy.
Signed autograph inscription by Robert de La Sizeranne to the diplomat, politician and historian Gabriel Hanotaux on the shaded half-title page.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very slightly sunned and creased without gravity, small stains on the second cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Louis Aragon to the journalist Evelyne Schlumberger.

First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
Spine slightly sunned with small tears at head and foot, three marginal stains on the back cover, covers slightly soiled.
Signed and inscribed by Jacques Audiberti to journalist Evelyne Schlumberger: "... homage from a baroque..." enriched with a drawing reproducing her face.

First edition, one of 29 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, ours one of 14 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy.

First edition.
Half red morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, date gilt at foot, restoration to head of one joint, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of combed paper, bookplate mounted at head of one pastedown, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Occasional light foxing.
A handsomely bound copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Emile Zola to Léopold Kahn who was Calmann-Lévy's principal collaborator.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine and boards marginally lightened.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Denise Mayer: "A monsieur Eric Rohmer en témoignage d'admiration et de vive sympathie, sous l'invocation du XVe Quatuor. Le 19 mars 1980." ["To Monsieur Eric Rohmer as a token of admiration and keen sympathy, under the invocation of the 15th Quartet. March 19, 1980."]

First edition published in a small number of copies.
Small marginal tears on the covers as well as at head and foot of spine, slight corner losses and small stains on the covers.
Preface by George Sand.
Rare signed autograph inscription from the son of the locksmith Jérôme-Pierre Gilland to Monsieur A. Patay.

First edition illustrated with a cover and drawings by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen.
Spine cracked at head and foot.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Chambot, with the additional signature of Ambroise Girier, to A. Patay.

First edition in French, one of 170 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
A small tear of no consequence at the foot of the first cover, handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the very last pages very slightly dog-eared at head.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Georges Dumézil to the historian specializing in medieval history Jean Schneider.

First edition on ordinary paper.
The work also includes a Poetic Suite composed of one hundred and fifteen unpublished poems by Jean Cocteau.
Iconography and drawings by Jean Cocteau.
Spine slightly creased as usual, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Marais to Claude Wingerter.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine and covers marginally discoloured.
Autograph inscription signed by Michel Tournier to Michel Caffier.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy despite three small stains on the front cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Henri de Montherlant to the journalist and writer Evelyne Schlumberger.

First edition printed in a numbered edition of 90 copies on vélin du marais paper.
Rare and handsome copy.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Jean Bazaine.
Manuscript signatures of the publisher and illustrator at the colophon enhanced with an amusing autograph inscription signed by André Frénaud: "Pour René et pour P.A.B. (Paul Alfred Bar) affectueusement AF." ["For René and for P.A.B. (Paul Alfred Bar) affectionately AF."].

First edition printed on green paper.
Handsome copy despite boards very slightly and marginally discolored as usual.



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First edition of the French translation, one of 350 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 50 on pure thread paper.
Worming to boards, blue spots to spine, light interior foxing, dampstain to head of pages in one signature, ballpoint pen numbering to upper right corner of first endpaper.
Copy expanded with a press clipping extract: "Malaparte mis au "ban de la ville" de Naples."
Rare but in this condition.

First edition, false statement of edition.
Autograph inscription signed by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry on the half-title page: "à Mademoiselle Josette Arnaud dont le frère est déjà un vieux pilote de quarante six heures de vol... Et dont le père est un vieil ami" ["to Miss Josette Arnaud whose brother is already an experienced pilot with forty-six hours of flight time... And whose father is an old friend"]
Half blue morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, paper boards, grey paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt on deckled edges, binding signed P. Goy and C. Vilaine.
It was undoubtedly in 1926 that young Antoine, freshly hired by the Latécoère company, future Aéropostale, met Josette Arnaud's father, while he was making his first flights between Toulouse and Dakar.
The two friends would meet again thirteen years later, when, having become one of the most famous French writers, Saint-Exupéry returned to his adopted city to contribute to the war effort. In September 1939, having returned from the United States where he was promoting his latest book, Terre des Hommes, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was indeed mobilized with the rank of captain. He was assigned to the air base of Francazal, in a bomber pilot training unit. It was on this occasion that he trained Josette's brother, while in the evening he amazed the youngest with his famous card tricks, as the young girl testified under another dedication on Courrier Sud.
Unable to be content with a figurehead role, Saint-Exupéry would not stay long in Toulouse and would obtain his transfer to an aerial reconnaissance squadron which would inspire his Pilote de guerre.
But at the dawn of one of the most terrible tragedies of the 20th century, it is a story of courage and fraternity and the account of a great human and humanistic adventure, that the future author of The Little Prince decided to offer to this young girl, testifying to their complicity and his great respect for children and their capacity for wonder.

First edition illustrated with 57 images by the author.
Traces of rubbing to the joints as usual.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jacques Prévert to his friend and neighbor Baudy.

Edition en partie originale.
Comme habituellement, petites traces de frottements sur les mors et sur le dos.
Envoi autographe daté et signé de Jacques Prévert à Gaëtan Picon enrichi de trois dessins représentant, à chaque fois et dans des tailles différentes sur les pages de faux-titre, de titre et de justification du tirage, un jongleur s'exercant avec des boules de couleurs différentes.

First edition illustrated with 9 hors-texte plates of reproductions of collages by Jacques Prévert.
Foxing to covers, handsome interior condition.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Prévert to his friend and neighbor Baudy enhanced with a drawing depicting a tricolor imp brandishing placards inscribed with the dedicatee's name and his own.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Minor scratches and stains on the back board.
Amusing signed autograph inscription from Bernard Frank to François-Régis Bastide: "... ce livre écrit entre deux Codec-Cogolin ! Bernard Frank." ["... this book written between two Codec-Cogolin! Bernard Frank."]

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Rare and handsome copy considering the fragility of this poor-quality wartime paper.
Autograph inscription signed by Louis-Ferdinand Céline: "A Mr Monnerot bien amicalement L.F. Céline." ["To Mr Monnerot most cordially L.F. Céline."]

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine being lightly sunned.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pure laid paper, ours bearing N°1, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on white laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Covers partially sunned, light foxing to endpapers.
Rare copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket which shows minor marginal tears of no consequence.
The work was magnificently adapted for cinema in 1982 by Claude Chabrol with Michel Serrault and Charles Aznavour in the leading roles.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pure linen thread paper, the only deluxe copies.

Rare and handsome copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket which shows minor scuffs to head and foot of spine.

The work was adapted for cinema in 1957 by Phil Karlson with Dianne Foster and Richard Conte in the principal roles.
 

First edition printed in 750 numbered copies on vélin du Marais paper.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Henri Michaux to the critic and art publisher Tériade: "Souvenir d'amis. A Teriade H. Michaux."
Tériade, whose real name was Stratis Eleftheriadis, arrived in Paris in 1915 and discovered Parisian bohemia early on, making the acquaintance of Christian Zervos. He participated in the creation of the famous surrealist magazine Minotaure for which he served as artistic director until 1936. He also founded, with Maurice Raynal, the magazine La bête noire then the magazine Verve to which the greatest artists of the 20th century contributed, such as Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Georges Braque, Fernand Léger, Joan Miro, Pierre Bonnard, Henri Matisse... Tériade also published several art books, bringing together the most important poets and artists of the second half of the 20th century, including the sublime Jazz illustrated by Henri Matisse, a masterpiece of the illustrated book.
Very rare and handsome copy of this moving text with an autograph inscription from the author, considering that he had the entire print run withdrawn from sale.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Four stains on the slightly sunned spine and at the foot of the back cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Simone de Beauvoir to Madame Mandinaud.
Madame Mandinaud was Simone de Beauvoir's official typist. She transcribed all the writer's works, including Les Mandarins which won the Prix Goncourt in 1954.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Three stains on the slightly sunned spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Simone de Beauvoir to Madame Mandinaud.
Madame Mandinaud was Simone de Beauvoir's dedicated typist. She transcribed all the writer's works.

First edition, first issue, illustrated by Phiz (Hablot K. Browne) with 40 figures including a frontispiece and an engraved title with vignette. On the frontispiece, 100L on the telegraph pole and 7 people in the mail coach. Errata with 14 lines of text and a blank verso. The plate facing page 70 was unfortunately not inserted in the volume. As with all his editions, Dickens worked closely with the illustrator.
Contemporary half glazed havana calf binding with corners. Richly decorated spine with raised bands, multiple roulettes. Red shagreen title label, second black shagreen title label. Combed edges. As with all Dickens editions the text is perfectly fresh and without foxing, and all illustrations with browning or entirely browned (due to tissue guards and the difference in paper acidity). Small dark stains on the leather of the boards.
Handsome copy, well bound, condition quite rare for a contemporary binding of a Dickens novel.
According to the author himself, his finest work, "a hundred points immeasurably the best of my stories" (letter to John Forster, 2 November 1843). Undoubtedly, among all the author's picaresque novels, his most humorous and satirical, in an even more mature conception of novelistic material and character complexity. The novel also contains a very dark and tragic part. It was judged upon reception as anti-American, Dickens having transposed into this work his feelings about American society. He had made a journey to the United States in 1842. The young nation is indeed written as arrogant and self-satisfied, entirely devoted to money.
The novel was adapted for silent cinema in 1912 and 1914 and recently for the BBC as a series.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy despite the spine very lightly sunned without any consequence
Precious autograph inscription signed by Marguerite Yourcenar to Maurice Nadeau: "Hommage attentif. Marguerite Yourcenar. Vox specie interioritatis." ["Attentive tribute. Marguerite Yourcenar. Voice of inner contemplation."]

First edition of the French translation by John E. Jackson, one of 44 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, ours being one of 33 copies with an original engraving by Miklos Bokor, deluxe copies after 11 other Arches laid paper copies enhanced with an original drawing.
Our copy includes, as frontispiece, the original engraving numbered and signed in pencil by Miklos Bokor.
Very handsome copy.

First edition of the first published text by Michel Houellebecq.
Other contributions by Malcolm de Chazal "Lettre à Pierre Demarne", Alain Jouffroy "L'incurable retard des mots", Philippe Soupault "Raymond Roussel", Olivier Larronde "Soigner ses roses"...

First edition of the second published text by Michel Houellebecq.
Other contributions by Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly "Disjecta membra", Jacques d'Adelsward Fersen "Ceux-là", Paul Morand "Franck Harris", Jean-Marie Rouart "La passion de Luc Dietrich"...
Michel Houellebecq's text is devoted to Howard Phillips Lovecraft.

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy with the illustrated dust jacket.
Rare signed and inscribed copy from Orhan Pamuk to Christian Le Guerrone.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two small lacks of no significance at foot of spine.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the partially shadowed endpapers.

First trade edition and first complete edition, the original hors commerce edition was limited to only 12 copies, one of 550 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Full midnight blue morocco bindings, spines with four raised bands, dates gilt at foot, gilt roulettes on headcaps, midnight blue silk endpapers, midnight blue morocco doublures, covers and spines preserved for each volume, double gilt fillets on edges, all edges gilt, slipcases backed with midnight blue morocco, cat's-eye paper boards, slipcases with minor scratches, perfect set by Huser.
Rare dated autograph inscription signed by André Gide on the first volume: "Je charge ce petit livre de mes cordiales salutations à Mr M. Révillon d'Apreval. André Gide. Juin 1946." ["I entrust this little book with my cordial greetings to Mr M. Révillon d'Apreval. André Gide. June 1946."]
Magnificent copy bound in full morocco with doublures by Huser containing a rare signed autograph inscription on this text evoking the author's discovery of his homosexuality.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite minor rubbing at head of spine.

First British edition.
Publisher's full orange cloth binding, smooth spine, top edge red, complete with its dust jacket designed by John Woodcock which shows small marginal tears and whose spine is very slightly sunned.

British first edition.
Publisher's full blue cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its dust jacket designed by Paul Hogarth which has small marginal tears at the head of the spine.
Light marginal shadows on the endpapers.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half bottle-green shagreen binding with corners, faded spine with five raised bands, date and "Prix Goncourt" mention gilt at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, modest binding.
Rubbing to head of spine, boards marginally faded.
Signed and inscribed copy from Jacques Borel to Georges Feutrel on this work which was awarded the Prix Goncourt in 1965.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Small light stains on covers, spine lightly sunned without consequence.
Autograph inscription signed by François Cavanna to Jacqueline Piatier.

First edition, one of 29 numbered copies on pure rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
Iconography.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Worming to the spine, the first gathering was poorly cut, which caused some marginal lacks, another gathering with stains in the margin.
Provenance: from the library of sculptor and visual artist Arman with his bookplate pasted on a pastedown.

First edition, one of 2500 copies on vélin alfa.
Foreword by Henry Miller.
Precious copy signed and inscribed by Brassaï to André Malraux : "Pour André Malraux cordial hommage de Brassaï Paris, le 13 mai 1949".

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on white laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pure thread paper, ours one of the 6 hors commerce lettered copies, the only deluxe copies.
Two small wormholes on the first endpaper.
Rare and handsome copy of this collection of short stories comprising: La femme du pilote, Le doigt de Barraquier, Valérie s'en va, L'épingle en fer à cheval, Le nègre s'est endormi, Le deuil de Fonsine, L'homme à barbe, Le bateau d'Emile and Le Baron de l'écluse ou la croisière du Potam.
This last story was masterfully brought to the screen in 1960 by Jean Delannoy with Jean Gabin and Micheline Presle in the leading roles.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Erik Orsenna to François Allais: "Bons retours aux sources ! E. Orsenna"

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy
Introduction by François Cheng, poems by Li Po, Tu Fu and Wang Wei, all three great poets of the Tang period.
Dated autograph inscription signed by François Cheng to Gilbert Lascault, pataphysician, art critic and specialist notably of the work of Jean Dubuffet, Pierre Alechinsky, Christian Boltanski.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by David Foenkinos to a lady named Jacqueline wishing her a happy birthday accompanied by a drawing representing a birthday cake topped with candles.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Light foxing to rear endpaper.
Preface by Louis Aragon.
Autograph inscription signed by Roger Garaudy to journalist Gilbert Gilleminault.

First edition on ordinary paper and without statement of edition.
Bradel binding in orange half cloth, smooth spine very slightly darkened decorated with a central gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, navy blue shagreen title label, some rubbing to headcaps, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved very slightly trimmed, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Some light foxing, particularly on the cover boards.
We include a correspondence of 5 letters and telegrams, spanning the year 1955, between two admirers of Georges Darien's work who wish to preserve his memory and have his works republished: Georges Quesnel whose father served as model to the anarchist author for the character of Queslier in his Biribi and Georges Coulant.
Provenance: from the library of Maurice Donnay with his monogrammed bookplate pasted on a pastedown.
A rare copy without mention of Georges Darien's masterpiece masterfully brought to screen by Louis Malle in 1967 with, in the principal roles, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Geneviève Bugold, Charles Denner and Julien Guiomar.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Marie Desplechin to Franklin Rist, quoting Rainer Maria Rilke: "Tous les dragons de notre vie sont peut-être des princesses qui attendent de nous voir beaux et courageux. Toutes les choses terrifiantes ne sont peut-être que des choses sans secours qui attendent que nous les secourions..." ["All the dragons of our life are perhaps princesses who are waiting to see us beautiful and brave. All terrible things are perhaps only helpless things waiting for us to help them..."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy retaining its publisher's wraparound band which has some minor marginal tears of no consequence.
Full-page signed autograph inscription from Daniel Picouly to a couple: "Pour Françoise et Yves, pour une communauté de senteur de soleil et de ce sable qui rend les espaces incertains et la mémoire fausse..." ["For Françoise and Yves, for a shared sense of sunshine and that sand which makes spaces uncertain and memory false..."]

First edition for each of the volumes with print runs varying from 297 to 1,250 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies along with the reimposed ones.
Some spines lightly sunned.
A rare and handsome set.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Two restorations to the joints, one stain to right margin of first board, small lack to lower right margin of first endpaper, paper yellowed as is often the case.
Signed and inscribed by Françoise Sagan to Max-Pol Fouchet.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pure laid paper, deluxe issue.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pure Lafuma-Navarre laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 105 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Spine lightly sunned.
Autograph tribute signed by Roger Grenier on the half-title page.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two light sunning to head and foot of spine.
Handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation established by Charles Baudelaire, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Modern brown half-shagreen binding established identically to a contemporary binding, same for the papers on the boards. Paper of immaculate whiteness. The last leaf of text has been backed in the lower margin (we can also distinguish a perforation removing 2 letters of the text), the last leaf of the table has been entirely backed and an internal margin has been added to bind it to the whole.
Handsome copy, well established.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Two slight areas of sunning at head and foot of spine, enclosed press clippings having caused shadowing on the first endpaper.

First edition, one of 130 numbered copies on laid paper, ours one of the 75 copies reserved for the Club de l'édition originale, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite two small areas of sunning at head and foot of spine.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Half bottle-green shagreen binding, browned spine with five raised bands outlined with black fillets, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, modest contemporary binding.
Some light foxing to the endpapers.
Provenance: from the library of Marcel Augagneur with his curious bookplate pasted on a pastedown.
Signed and inscribed copy from Marcel Aymé to journalist Marcel Augagneur ("Gringoire" and "L'écho de Paris") who used the pseudonym Marc de Saligny for his writing.

First edition in French, one of 106 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned as often, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 12 numbered copies on laid paper, deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Jean de La Varende to Martin Chaulot.