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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. Voici l'homme
    André SUARÈS

    Voici l'homme

    Bibliothèque de l'Occident|Paris 1906|19.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on laid paper, the only printing after 25 on Holland paper.
    Spine slightly browned with a tear at head and a small lack at foot, a crease in the right margin of the first cover and following leaves.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by André Suarès to his doctor H. Compain: "... en souvenir de ses bons soins..." ["...in remembrance of his good care..."]

    €350
  2. Le cornet à dés II
    Max JACOB

    Le cornet à dés II

    Gallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 16 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    A transverse fold to the head of the rear board, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €200
  3. Le délices de Capharnaüm
    Robert de MONTESQUIOU

    Le délices de Capharnaüm

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1921|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Some minor foxing to the margins of the boards.
    Fine dated and signed autograph inscription by Robert de Montesquiou: "A notre jeune ami, Henry Bardac, dont j'apprends avec effroi qu'il a 32 ans. Cela fait réflechir sur l'âge des vieux amis. RMontesquiou Février 1921." ["To our young friend, Henry Bardac, whose age of 32 I learn with dismay. This makes one reflect on the age of old friends. RMontesquiou February 1921."]
    €680
  4. Les justes
    Albert CAMUS

    Les justes

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the deluxe issue after 2 reimposed on pur fil vergé hors commerce reserved for Jacques Hébertot and 13 on holland paper.
    A handsome and rare copy of this response by Albert Camus to Jean-Paul Sartre's "Les mains sales".

    €4,500
  5. La petite mademoiselle
    Robert de MONTESQUIOU

    La petite mademoiselle

    Albin Michel|Paris s. d. [1911]|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Some light foxing affecting the endpapers and edges.
    Autograph inscription signed by Robert de Montesquiou on an endpaper to the politician Jean de Castellane, brother of the famous dandy Boni: "Au comte & à la comtesse Jean de Castellane. Mon petit dernier.. Quel amour d'enfant ! Robert de Montesquiou." ["To Count & Countess Jean de Castellane. My little last one.. What a lovable child! Robert de Montesquiou."]
    €680
  6. Brelans de dames
    Robert de MONTESQUIOU

    Brelans de dames

    Fontemoing & Cie|Paris 1912|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Some light foxing to margins, covers slightly and partially faded.
    Beautiful autograph inscription dated and signed by Robert de Montesquiou to the Countess de Castellane, sister-in-law of the famous dandy Boni: "A la comtesse J. de Castellane. Vous dont les thés ont le bonheur de ne pas être "poétiques", ne les changez pas!.. RMontesquiou 1912." ["To Countess J. de Castellane. You whose teas have the good fortune of not being 'poetic', don't change them!.. RMontesquiou 1912."]
    €680
  7. Les maîtres de la reliure - Georges Cretté
    Marcel GARRIGOU, Raoul DUFY

    Les maîtres de la reliure - Georges Cretté

    Arts et formes|Toulouse 1949|12 x 18.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition printed in 450 numbered copies.
    Very handsome copy.
    Illustrated work, complete with all 205 binding plates (plate 79, then 79 bis).
    Under the direction of Marcel Garrigou, with contributions by Raoul Dufy, Roger Devauchelle, René Kieffer, Pierre-Lucien Martin, André Dunoyer de Segonzac...
    €400
  8. Londres
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    Londres

    Gallimard|Paris 2022|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 310 numbered copies on vélin rivoli paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Edition established by Régis Tettamanzi.
    Copy in mint condition.
    €2,800
  9. Orages
    François MAURIAC

    Orages

    Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1913|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 8 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy despite two stains at the center of the first cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by the publisher, Edouard Champion, to Maurice Queille.
    €250
  10. Le poète Vincent Voiron, curé de Domarin
    Gustave VELLEIN

    Le poète Vincent Voiron, curé de Domarin

    Allier frères|Grenoble 1914|16 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper of this offprint from the Bulletin de l'Académie delphinale.
    A small lack to lower right corner of first cover, some foxing to margins of final leaves, otherwise pleasant interior condition.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    This is the speech by Gustave Vellein delivered at the session of December 26, 1913 of the Académie delphinale, followed by M. de La Brosse's response.
    Manuscript signature of Gustave Vellein on the half-title page below the printed stamp "hommage de l'auteur".
    €50
  11. Le fils de l'homme
    François MAURIAC

    Le fils de l'homme

    Grasset|Paris 1958|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 52 numbered copies on Montval paper, deluxe copy.
    Endpapers very lightly and partially shaded, without consequence.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €230
  12. Le temps du mépris
    André MALRAUX

    Le temps du mépris

    Nrf|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 297 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours being one of the 100 copies reserved for the Strasbourg selection of the "La mésange" bookshop.
    Four small stains of no consequence to right margin of front cover.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  13. La neuvaine de la chandeleur et Lydie - Nouvelles
    Charles NODIER

    La neuvaine de la chandeleur et Lydie - Nouvelles

    Dumont|Paris 1840|12.50 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half green sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with triple gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    One tear at head of a leading edge, corners slightly bumped, foxing, two printed library stamps on half-title and title pages.
    €100
  14. Le trottoir au soleil
    Philippe DELERM

    Le trottoir au soleil

    Gallimard|Paris 2011|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Very handsome copy.
    €100
  15. Les yeux marrons - Heures noires, poèmes mystiques
    Aimé PORTE DU TRAIT DES AGES

    Les yeux marrons - Heures noires, poèmes mystiques

    Vulliermet|Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne 1904|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 100 numbered copies.
    A small lack to the foot of the spine, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €100
  16. A souffert sous Ponce Pilate
    Paul RAYNAL

    A souffert sous Ponce Pilate

    Stock|Paris 1941|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 14 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the deluxe issue after 4 on old Japan paper.
    Some worming on the slightly dusty deckled edges, a few minor foxing spots, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.
    €80
  17. Le pont traversé
    Jean PAULHAN, Raoul DUFY

    Le pont traversé

    Camille Bloch|Paris 1921|11.50 x 14.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 575 numbered copies on handmade Arches laid paper.
    Work illustrated with a vignette by Raoul Dufy on the cover.
    Spine lightened as is generally the case, otherwise handsome copy.
    Manuscript signature of Jean Paulhan at the foot of the first endpaper.
    €120
  18. Les derniers Jours de Charles Baudelaire
    Bernard-Henri LÉVY

    Les derniers Jours de Charles Baudelaire

    Grasset|Paris 1988|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Full-page dated autograph inscription signed by Bernard-Henri Lévy to Madeleine Chapsal: "A vous chère, très chère Madeleine, ce signe de tendresse et d'amitié. A Madeleine Chapsal, ces derniers Jours de Charles Baudelaire où j'aimerais tant, à nouveau, la rencontrer." ["To you dear, very dear Madeleine, this sign of tenderness and friendship. To Madeleine Chapsal, these last Days of Charles Baudelaire where I would so much like to meet her again."]




    €150
  19. Trois grands vivants - Cervantès, Baudelaire, Tolstoï
    André SUARÈS

    Trois grands vivants - Cervantès, Baudelaire, Tolstoï

    Grasset|Paris 1938|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 4 numbered copies on China paper, ours unnumbered but properly justified "chine" below the justification page and at the foot of the second cover, deluxe copy.
    Fine full-margined copy.
    €350
  20. Béranger - Ses amis, ses ennemis et ses critiques
    Arthur ARNOULD

    Béranger - Ses amis, ses ennemis et ses critiques

    Joël Cherbuliez|Paris 1864|11.50 x 18.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition.
    Half red shagreen bindings, spines with four raised bands set with black fillets and decorated with double black compartments adorned with central gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary bindings.
    Some foxing otherwise handsome copy.
    Our copy is enhanced with an original photograph of a painted portrait representing Béranger pasted on an endpaper of the first volume.

    €100
  21. Marseille porte du sud
    Albert LONDRES

    Marseille porte du sud[Marseille, Gateway to the South]

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1927|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 85 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copy.
    Three minor tears of no consequence at the foot of the first cover.
    A handsome full-margined copy.
    In 1926, Albert Londres, who had already traveled to numerous countries in his capacity as a reporter, settled in the Phocaean city. Marseille porte du Sud, an account comprised of twelve articles, is a true documentary and above all a tribute to this cosmopolitan city.
    €1,500
  22. Géographie universelle suivie de Israël
    Bernard FRANK

    Géographie universelle suivie de Israël

    Flammarion|Paris 1989|15 x 21 cm|broché
    The first collected edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine slightly faded.
    Curious autograph inscription signed by Bernard Frank on the half-title page: "Copie conforme. Bernard"
    €60
  23. Lanzarote
    Michel HOUELLEBECQ

    Lanzarote

    Flammarion|Paris 2000|18 x 27 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with photographs by Michel Houellebecq.

    €60
  24. Holocaustum ou le borgne
    Eduardo MANET

    Holocaustum ou le borgne

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Eduardo Manet to Guy Dumur: "... à qui nous devons, tous, une sincère gratitude pour sa courageuse défense de 'l'autre' théâtre." ["... to whom we all owe sincere gratitude for his courageous defense of 'the other' theater."]
    €60
  25. Fau l'ana, dialogo prouvençau
    Joseph ROUMANILLE

    Fau l'ana, dialogo prouvençau

    J. Roumanille|Avignoun [Avignon] 1877|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    Second edition with some parts in first edition as revised and expanded and offering the French translation on facing pages.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  26. Album Nerval
    (Gérard de NERVAL) COLLECTIF

    Album Nerval

    Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1993|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's brown grained sheepskin binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
    Rich iconography.
    Handsome copy complete with its glassine wrapper.
    €50
  27. Textes sous une occupation 1940-1944
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Textes sous une occupation 1940-1944

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of 1050 numbered copies on vellum.
    Publisher's full cardboard binding after Paul Bonet's original design.
    Spine with two small areas of sunning at head and foot as often found, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €100
  28. La jeune France - Cinquième année complète
    Alphonse DAUDET, Jean LORRAIN

    La jeune France - Cinquième année complète

    La jeune France|Paris 1882|17 x 26 cm|12 fascicules reliés en 1
    First edition.
    Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, some tears to leading edges, corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt.
    Some rubbing to joints, a discoloration mark to margin of front board, boards marginally browned, some minor foxing to interior.
    Numerous contributions including those by Alphonse Daudet, Maurice Barrès, Henri Cazalis, Charles-Marie-René Leconte de Lisle, Jean Lorrain, Anatole France, Léon Cladel, Paul Arène, José Maria de Heredia, Maurice Rollinat, Sully-Prudhomme, Eugène Vermersch, Laurent Tailhade, Maurice Rollinat...
    Rare complete fifth year.
    €500
  29. Les lionnes pauvres
    Émile AUGIER, Edouard FOUSSIER

    Les lionnes pauvres

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1858|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition of this play comparing bourgeois marriage to legalized prostitution.
    Bradel binding in half grey percaline with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, date and double gilt fillets at foot of spine, navy blue shagreen title-label with minor rubbing, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, binding signed in blind by Victor Champs.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  30. Diane
    Émile AUGIER

    Diane

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1852|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in grey half-cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot of spine, navy blue shagreen title-label with slight rubbing, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, binding stamp-signed in blind by Victor Champs.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  31. Les méprises de l'amour
    Émile AUGIER

    Les méprises de l'amour

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1852|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in grey half-cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot of spine, navy blue shagreen title-label with slight rubbing, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, binding stamp-signed in blind by Victor Champs.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  32. La jeunesse
    Émile AUGIER

    La jeunesse

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1858|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in half grey cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot of spine, navy blue shagreen title-label with minor rubbing, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, binding signed in blind by Victor Champs.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  33. Sapho
    Émile AUGIER, Charles GOUNOD

    Sapho

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1851|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition of this play set to music by Charles Gounod.
    Bradel binding in half grey cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot of spine, navy blue shagreen title-label with minor rubbing, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, binding signed in blind by Victor Champs.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  34. Cloudesley
    William GODWIN

    Cloudesley

    H. Fournier|Paris 1830|10 x 17.50 cm|4 volumes reliés

    First edition of the French translation established by Jean Cohen, the original English edition having appeared the same year.
    Half brown sheep bindings, smooth spines decorated with black and gilt fillets, gilt friezes at head and tail of spines, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, Romantic bindings.
    Light rubbing to some boards, two tears to the lower headcap and top edge of the fourth volume, some minor foxing.
    William Golding is considered one of the most important precursors of anarchist and utilitarian thought; he is the father of Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, better known as Mary Shelley.

    €600
  35. Moustique dans la lune
    Paul GUTH, Alain GRÉE

    Moustique dans la lune

    Casterman|Tournai 1963|18.50 x 23.50 cm|reliure de l'édireur
    First edition illustrated with drawings by Alain Grée.
    Publisher's polychrome paper boards, smooth spine.
    Small lack to film covering at head of one joint, five fine blue ballpoint pen marks in margins of two pages, a small light stain on the fore edge, otherwise handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Paul Guth to Stéphanie de Gonneville.
    €60
  36. La jeune France - Deuxième année complète
    Alphonse DAUDET, Théodore de BANVILLE

    La jeune France - Deuxième année complète

    La jeune France|Paris 1879|17 x 26 cm|12 fascicules reliés en 1
    First edition.
    Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, some tears on the leading edges, top edge gilt.
    One fragile joint, a trace of discoloration in the margin of the first cover, boards marginally browned, some light foxing to interior.
    Numerous contributions including those of Alphonse Daudet, Charles-Marie-René Leconte de Lisle, Anatole France, Eugène Vermersch, Léon Cladel, Edgar Allan Poe, Paul Arène, Paul Nadar, François Coppée, Maurice Rollinat, Jules Troubat, André Gill, Théodore de Banville, Albert Glatigny, Sully-Prudhomme ...
    The first issue is illustrated with a frontispiece by Félix...
    €500
  37. La jeune France - Troisième année complète
    Alphonse DAUDET, Georges RODENBACH

    La jeune France - Troisième année complète

    La jeune France|Paris 1880|17 x 26 cm|12 fascicules reliés en 1
    First edition.
    Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, some tears to leading edges, top edge gilt.
    Some rubbing to joints, a discoloration mark to margin of front board, boards marginally browned, some light foxing to interior, the first three leaves tending to detach.
    Numerous contributions including those by Alphonse Daudet, Charles-Marie-René Leconte de Lisle, Anatole France, Léon Cladel, Edgar Allan Poe, Paul Arène, Paul Nadar, François Coppée, Maurice Rollinat, Jules Troubat, André Gill, Georges Rodenbach, Emmanuel Des Essarts...
    Rare complete third year.
    €500
  38. La jeune France - Quatrième année complète
    Alphonse DAUDET, Stanislas de GUAÏTA

    La jeune France - Quatrième année complète

    La jeune France|Paris 1881|17 x 26 cm|12 fascicules reliés en 1
    First edition.
    Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, headcaps worn down, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, some tears on the leading edges, corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt.
    Light rubbing on the joints, a discoloration mark in the margin of the front board, boards marginally browned, some light interior foxing.
    Numerous contributions including those by Alphonse Daudet, Maurice Barrès, Charles-Marie-René Leconte de Lisle, Anatole France, Léon Cladel, Paul Arène, Paul Nadar, François Coppée, Maurice Rollinat, Sully-Prudhomme, Eugène Vermersch, Jules Romain, Georges Rodenbach, Stanislas de Guaita...
    Rare complete fourth year.
    €500
  39. Le rapport d'Uriel
    Julien BENDA

    Le rapport d'Uriel

    Flammarion|Paris 1947|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 58 numbered copies on pure Lana rag paper, deluxe copy.
    Spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned without consequence.
    Handsome full-margined copy.

    €150
  40. Les cent et un Robert Macaire
    Honoré DAUMIER

    Les cent et un Robert Macaire

    Chez Aubert & Cie|Paris 1839|21 x 27.50 cm|2 tomes en un volume relié
    First edition illustrated with 101 lithographs by Daumier and 2 frontispieces by Nanteuil. Each issue contains 3 pages of text and one captioned lithograph. The volumes dated 1840 are reprints. These lithographs were originally published separately from 1836 to 1838, and were reduced in size for this volume.
    Contemporary half calf binding with lavender tint. Smooth spine decorated with mirror rococo tooling. Spine uniformly darkened. Joints cracked. One scratch on the upper cover. Evidence of rubbing. Lithograph 36 has a repaired tear running lengthwise across the entire page. Very light scattered foxing. Small dampstain to lower margin of lithographs 48 to 57. Paper generally somewhat...
    €500
  41. Les trois vertus plastiques - In Le Feu N° 39 de la IVème année
    Guillaume APOLLINAIRE, Francis CARCO

    Les trois vertus plastiques - In Le Feu N° 39 de la IVème année

    Le Feu|Paris 1er Juillet 1908|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    A small tear reglued at foot of spine.
    Issue illustrated with a drawing by Louis Dejean "Aurel".
    Other contributions by Francis Carco "Les journaux" ["The newspapers"], Emile Sicard "Francis Jammes", Jean-Louis Vaudoyer "Les plaintes de Jézabel" ["The complaints of Jezebel"], Paul Souchon "La fausse nymphe" ["The false nymph"]...

    €50
  42. Théâtre de Clara Gazul
    Prosper MÉRIMÉE

    Théâtre de Clara Gazul

    H. Fournier jeune|Paris 1830|13.50 x 21.50 cm|relié

    Second edition with some parts in first edition as expanded with two new pieces: "L'occasion" and "Le carrosse du Saint Sacrement".


    Half red straight-grained morocco binding with corners signed Blanchetière at the top of the first endpaper. Smooth spine decorated with a large mirror tool and roulettes. Separating fillets on the boards. Very fresh copy, uncut, however some brown spots on Le carrosse du saint sacrement.


    Very handsome copy.


    Provenance: from the library of Jacques Crépineau, famous collector of Romantic books, with his bookplate. Theater historian and director of the Michodière theater.


    This is Prosper Mérimée's first work composed...

    €500
  43. Là-bas
    Joris-Karl HUYSMANS

    Là-bas

    Tresse & Stock|Paris 1891|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, with statement of sixth edition.
    Bradel binding in full cream white cloth, smooth spine decorated with a black floral motif, double fillet and black date at foot, contemporary binding.
    Endpapers partially shadowed, some marginal foxing affecting mainly the first and last leaves.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Joris-Karl Huysmans on this text to P. Edeline.
    €1,000
  44. Commerce Cahier XXI de l'automne 1929
    Thomas Stearns ELIOT, Paul CLAUDEL

    Commerce Cahier XXI de l'automne 1929

    Chez L. Giraud-Badin|Paris 1929|20 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition published in 2900 copies, ours being one of the copies on Alfa paper reserved for the press service.
    Light foxing affecting mainly the edges.
    Literary contributions by Thomas Stearns Eliot "Som de l'Escalina", Paul Valéry "Le livre de Christophe Colomb", Léon-Paul Fargue "Mimes", Valery Larbaud "Le patron des traducteurs"...
    Commerce, literary review founded by Marguerite Caetani, appears in the form of twenty-nine "quarterly notebooks published under the care of Valéry, Fargue and Larbaud" between 1924 and 1932. Its publication forms part of the competitive tradition of French reviews of the 1920s and does not simply showcase the most prominent authors of French...
    €50
  45. Eclats de sourire
    Paul AVOINE, AVOINE

    Eclats de sourire

    Casterman|Tournai 1988|23 x 31.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition illustrated with humorous drawings by the author.
    Full paper boards binding, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Avoine to Jean-Pierre Richard and his wife Michelle.
    €60
  46. Towards silence
    Edward LUCIE-SMITH

    Towards silence

    Oxford University press|London 1968|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    A small crease mark at the upper right corner of the front cover, two light dampstains at the head of the verso of the covers.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Edward Lucie-Smith, in French, on the half-title page: "... si vous commencez votre connaissance de la poésie anglaise chez moi, j'ai peur que ça sera la fin en même temps que le commencement ! " ["... if you begin your knowledge of English poetry with me, I fear that it will be the end at the same time as the beginning!"].
    Manuscript signature of Edward Lucie-Smith on the title page.
    €80
  47. Commerce Cahier XXV de l'automne 1930
    Benjamin FONDANE, Henri MICHAUX

    Commerce Cahier XXV de l'automne 1930

    Chez L. Giraud-Badin|Paris 1930|20 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition published in 2900 copies, ours being one of the copies on Alfa paper.
    Two stains on the spine which also has a small tear at the head, a stain at the lower right corner of the first cover.
    Literary contributions by Léon-Paul Fargue "Une violette noire", Benjamin Fondane "Ulysse", Henri Michaux "Un certain plume", Jean Follain "Poèmes", André Gide "Oedipe", Georges Meredith "Amour moderne", Louis Brauquier "Panama".
    Commerce, a literary review founded by Marguerite Caetani, presented itself as twenty-nine "quarterly notebooks published under the care of Valéry, Fargue and Larbaud" between 1924 and 1932. Its publication forms part of the competitive tradition of...
    €50
  48. Commerce Cahier XXII de l'hiver 1929
    Paul VALÉRY, Henri MICHAUX

    Commerce Cahier XXII de l'hiver 1929

    Chez L. Giraud-Badin|Paris 1929|20 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition published in 2,900 copies, ours being one of the Alfa paper copies.
    A crease at the head of the front cover, light foxing to edges.
    Literary contributions by Henri Michaux "Le fils du macrochéphale", André Suarès "Fiorenza", Paul Valéry "Petite préface aux poésies de T'Au Yuan Ming", T'Au Yuan Ming "Oraison funèbre sur sa mort, traduction de Liang Tsong Taï"...
    Commerce, a literary review founded by Marguerite Caetani, appeared as twenty-nine "quarterly notebooks published under the supervision of Valéry, Fargue and Larbaud" between 1924 and 1932. Its publication forms part of the competitive tradition of French reviews of the 1920s and was not content merely to...
    €50
  49. Commerce Cahier XXIV de l'été 1930
    Ossip MANDELSTAM, René DAUMAL

    Commerce Cahier XXIV de l'été 1930

    Chez L. Giraud-Badin|Paris 1930|20 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition published in 2,900 copies, ours being one of the Alfa paper copies reserved for the press service.
    Spine slightly faded.
    Literary contributions by Ossip Mandelstam "Le timbre égyptien", René Daumal "Poèmes", Paul Valéry "Moralités", Valery Larbaud "Du sel ou du sable"...
    Commerce, a literary review founded by Marguerite Caetani, appeared as twenty-nine "quarterly notebooks published under the supervision of Valéry, Fargue and Larbaud" between 1924 and 1932. Its publication forms part of the competitive tradition of French reviews of the 1920s and was not content merely to promote the most prominent authors of French literature: it played the role of "discoverer"...
    €50
  51. Bleak House
    Charles DICKENS

    Bleak House

    Bradbury & Evans|London 1853|13.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition, illustrated with an engraved title with vignette, 39 plates by H. K. Browne including 10 mezzotints, including the frontispiece. All the drawings were executed according to very precise recommendations by Dickens, the mezzotint engravings expressing despair and the dark sides of the novel while the caricatural figures express joy and humor. As with all of Dickens's works, this novel first appeared in serial form (March 1852 to September 1853). First printing points: "elgble" p19, line 6; "chair" p209, line 23; "counsinship" p275, line 22
    English binding in half burgundy shagreen with small corners. Spine with false raised bands richly decorated. Brown shagreen title...
    €1,800
  52. La vie amoureuse de Stendhal
    Jean MÉLIA

    La vie amoureuse de Stendhal

    Mercure de France|Paris 1909|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the numbered first printing copies printed on press, with service de presse stamp at head of first cover.
    Half navy blue shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
    Handsome copy despite a small tear at head of first cover.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jean Mélia to Léon Côte.
    €80
  53. Ever after
    Graham SWIFT

    Ever after

    Pan books Picador|London 1992|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A few words of thanks written in green ink at the head of the half-title page, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Manuscript signature by Graham Swift on the title page.
    €120
  54. L'Agamemnon d'Eschyle
    Paul CLAUDEL

    L'Agamemnon d'Eschyle

    Foochow Printing Press|Fou-Tchéou [Fictional Place] 1896|16 x 21.50 cm|broché
    Rare first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, of the French translation established by Paul Claudel.
    Handsome copy despite some occasional light foxing.


    €800
  55. Vous qui passez...
    Paul GÉRALDY, André DUNOYER DE SEGONZAC

    Vous qui passez...

    Stock|Paris 1956|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 980 numbered copies on vélin du marais paper, ours one of the 100 hors commerce.
    Handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece by André Dunoyer de Segonzac.
    Handsome unsigned autograph thought by Paul Géraldy on the half-title page: "Une ancienne tradition veut encore aujourd'hui qu'à Paris, quand on donne une pièce au public pour la première fois, le nom de l'auteur ne figure pas sur les affiches. Les spectateurs sont avertis que c'est une pièce de théâtre, et non pas un auteur, qui leur est présentée. Quand tout est terminé, le rideau se relève. Un des comédiens s'avance et nomme l'auteur, pour référence, accessoirement." ["An old...
    €100
  56. Commerce Cahier XVII de l'automne 1928
    Federico GARCÍA LORCA, Valery LARBAUD

    Commerce Cahier XVII de l'automne 1928

    Chez L. Giraud-Badin|Paris 1928|20 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition published in 2900 copies, ours being one of the copies on Alfa paper.
    Handsome copy despite some light foxing on the edges.
    Literary contributions by Federico Garcia Lorca: "Le martyre de sainte Eulalie", Valery Larbaud: "Une nonnain", Liam O'Flaherty: "L'aviron, traduction de Valery Larbaud", Marcel Jouhandeau "La Bosco", Rudolf Kassner: "La chimère"...
    Commerce, a literary review founded by Marguerite Caetani, took the form of twenty-nine "quarterly issues published under the supervision of Valéry, Fargue and Larbaud" between 1924 and 1932. Its publication formed part of the competitive tradition of French reviews of the 1920s and did not merely promote the...
    €50
  57. Commerce Cahier XXVIII de l'été 1931
    Jacques PRÉVERT, Paul CLAUDEL

    Commerce Cahier XXVIII de l'été 1931

    Chez L. Giraud-Badin|Paris 1931|20 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition published in 2900 copies, ours being one of the copies on Alfa paper.
    Handsome copy despite some light foxing on the edges.
    Literary contributions by Paul Claudel: "Les cinq premières plaies de l'Egypte", Jacques Prévert: "Tentative de description d'un dîner de têtes à Paris-France", Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes: "Faust", Robert Desnos "Siramour", Rudolf Kassner: "L'individu ert l'homme collectif"...
    Commerce, a literary review founded by Marguerite Caetani, took the form of twenty-nine "quarterly issues published under the supervision of Valéry, Fargue and Larbaud" between 1924 and 1932. Its publication formed part of the competitive tradition of French reviews...
    €60
  58. Commerce Cahier XXIX de l'hiver 1932
    Thomas Stearns ELIOT, William FAULKNER

    Commerce Cahier XXIX de l'hiver 1932

    Chez L. Giraud-Badin|Paris 1931|20 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition published in 2900 copies, ours being one of the copies on Alfa paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Literary contributions by Paul Valéry: "Réponse", Valery Larbaud: "Le vaisseau de Thésée", Thomas Stearns Eliot: "Difficulté d'un homme d'état, traduction de Georges limbour", Georges Garampon "Réveil du début de l'été", Henri Michaux: "Nous autres", Georges Roditi: "L'abdication du matin", William Falkner "Une rose pour Emily, traduction de Maurice-Edgar Coindreau", Bernard Groethuysen...
    Commerce, a literary review founded by Marguerite Caetani, appeared in the form of twenty-nine "quarterly notebooks published under the supervision of Valéry, Fargue and Larbaud" between 1924...
    €50
  59. Fortune de France - Le glaive et les amours
    Robert MERLE

    Fortune de France - Le glaive et les amours

    Editions de Fallois|Paris 2003|16 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Very handsome copy.
    €300
  60. Les yeux d'Irène
    Jean RASPAIL

    Les yeux d'Irène[Irène’s Eyes]

    Albin Michel|Paris 1984|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on handmade laid paper from Rives, the only deluxe copies.
    A very fine and rare copy.
    €1,200
  61. Les royaumes de Borée
    Jean RASPAIL

    Les royaumes de Borée[The Kingdoms of Borea]

    Albin Michel|Paris 2003|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vélin chiffon du marais, the most limited deluxe paper before 30 on Holland paper.
    A very fine and rare copy.
    €1,200
  63. La patrie intérieure
    Ignace LEGRAND

    La patrie intérieure

    Librairie des Champs-Elysées|Paris 1928|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 lettered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
    Some foxing to margins of first cover, a tear to upper right corner of second cover.
    A full-margined copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Ignace Legrand to the Venezuelan painter and engraver Elisa Elvira Zuloaga: "A madame Zuloaga, hommage de l'auteur Ignace Legrand."
    €120
  64. Les idées de Stendhal
    Jean MÉLIA

    Les idées de Stendhal

    Mercure de France|Paris 1910|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the numbered copies of the first issue printed, service de presse punch mark at head of front board.
    Bound in half navy blue morocco-grained shagreen with corners, spine with five raised bands, date gilt at foot, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of combed paper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jean Mélia to Léon Côte and his wife.
    €80
  65. Inauguration de la bibliothèque américaine de l'Université de Paris
    Charles CESTRE, André HONNORAT

    Inauguration de la bibliothèque américaine de l'Université de Paris

    S. n.|s. l. • (Paris) 1920|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché

    « Books ! Books form America ! They have traveled all the way over the Ocean from where the sun sets behind the tower of the Woolworth Building to where the sun rises behind the spine of Notre-Dame. They bring us a whiff of the atmosphere of the New World, a pulse of its thought, a ray of its beauty. »


    The rare first edition of the inaugural speeches for the American library at the Sorbonne, December 13, 1920.
    One page of photographic portraits of the authors.

    « Sartre affirmait que la grande révélation pour les lecteurs français de l'entre-deux guerres fut celle des romanciers américains, Hemingway, Faulkner, Dos Passos, Steinbeck. C'est au cours des...
    €300
  66. Examen critique des dictionnaires de langue françoise ou recherches grammaticales et littéraires de l'orthographe, l'acception, la définition et l'étymologie des mots
    Charles NODIER

    Examen critique des dictionnaires de langue françoise ou recherches grammaticales et littéraires de l'orthographe, l'acception, la définition et l'étymologie des mots

    Delangle frères|Paris 1828|13 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Cntemporary marbled roan binding, smooth spine with partialy faded roll-tooled and ruled gilt motifs, burgundy roan title-label, spine-ends restored, joints restored at head and foot, marbled paper pastedowns and endpapers, gilt ruled leading edges, upper corners bent, marbled edges.
    Some minor foxing, browned leaves, printed library stamp and pencil annotations to one endpaper.
    Provenance: Louis Humbert library, with his bookplate on front pastedown.
    Rare signed inscription by Charles Nodier to the royalist journalist, disciple of Félicité de La Mennais, staunch critic of Romanticism Pierre-Sébastien Laurentie: "A Monsieur Laurentie, son dévoué...
    €2,300
  67. Jazz N°12 de la première série
    Pierre MAC ORLAN, Jacques DYSSORD

    Jazz N°12 de la première série

    Jazz|Paris Décembre 1929|24.50 x 31.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this issue.
    Light stains on the covers, a small lack to the lower right corner of the first cover, handsome interior condition.
    The magazine "Jazz," celebrated for the quality of its illustrations and photographs, was founded in 1929 by Titaÿna with Carlo Rim as editor-in-chief, and appeared monthly between December 1928 and March 1930, comprising 15 issues plus 2 supplements.
    Contributions by Pierre Mac Orlan "Vieille et jeune Bretagne" ["Old and young Brittany"], Jacques Dyssord "Clemenceau", Pierre Ichac "Un auteur dramatique chez les mangeurs d'homme" ["A playwright among the cannibals"], Claude Aveline "Le souvenir de Bourdelle" ["The memory of...
    €250
  68. Jazz N°14 de la première série
    TITAŸNA, Léo LARGUIER

    Jazz N°14 de la première série

    Jazz|Paris Février 1930|24.50 x 31.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this issue.
    Some tears to the spine, a lack to the lower left corner of the back cover.
    The magazine "Jazz", celebrated for the quality of its illustrations and photographs, was founded in 1929 by Titaÿna with Carlo Rim as editor-in-chief, and appeared monthly between December 1928 and March 1930, totaling 15 issues plus 2 supplements.
    Contributions by Léo Larguier "La brocante en l'an 2030", Jacques Maret "Peintures sous verre", Emile Condroyer "Islande", André Beucler "Batoum", Jean Schlicklin "Bréhat"...
    Issue illustrated with numerous photographs by Germaine Krull, Sébastien Gallais, Paul Nadar, Henri Manuel, De Smet...


    €300
  69. Jazz N°9 de la première série
    Joseph CONRAD, Carlo RIM

    Jazz N°9 de la première série

    Jazz|Paris Septembre 1929|24.50 x 31.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this issue.
    Two tears to the spine, some stains to margins of covers.
    The magazine "Jazz" celebrated for the quality of its illustrations and photographs, was founded in 1929 by Titaÿna with Carlo Rim as editor-in-chief, and appeared monthly between December 1928 and March 1930, totaling 15 issues plus 2 supplements.
    Contributions by Joseph Conrad "Atterrissages et départs", Henri de Montherlant "Les conduites de taureaux en Camargue", Florent Fels "La route", Titaÿna "Panama", Pierre Lazareff "Vie intime des artistes du music-hall", Paul Chauveau "Jean Cocteau l'imposteur", Urbain Faure "plongeurs de nacre... pêcheurs de perles"...
    Issue illustrated with...
    €400
  70. Jazz N°2 de la première série
    TITAŸNA, Carlo RIM

    Jazz N°2 de la première série

    Jazz|Paris Janvier 1929|24.50 x 31.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this issue.
    Small tears of no consequence to spine, some light stains at foot of front cover.
    The magazine "Jazz," celebrated for the quality of its illustrations and photographs, was founded in 1929 by Titaÿna with Carlo Rim as editor-in-chief, and appeared monthly between December 1928 and March 1930, comprising 15 issues plus 2 supplements.
    Contributions by Jacques Dyssord "Rue de Lappe," Florent Fels "Le port d'Amsterdam," Joseph Delteil "Le Paradis terrestre," Henri Thétard "Fêtes foraines," Waldemar George "Expressionisme," Carlo Rim: "La rue chinoise"...
    Issue illustrated with works by Moïse Kisling, Louis Touchagues, Jean Cocteau, Bécan, Carlo Rim...
    €400
  71. Jazz N°11 de la première série
    TITAŸNA, Carlo RIM

    Jazz N°11 de la première série

    Jazz|Paris Novembre 1929|24.50 x 31.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this issue.
    Very light marginal worming to covers, handsome copy.
    The magazine "Jazz," celebrated for the quality of its illustrations and photographs, was founded in 1929 by Titaÿna with Carlo Rim as editor-in-chief, and appeared monthly between December 1928 and March 1930, comprising 15 issues plus 2 supplements.
    Contributions by Titaÿna "La vie à bord des grands paquebots," Carlo Rim "Lubaki, peintre nègre," Georges Altman "Vladimlir Iliitch Lénine," Serge "Promenade en avion," André Hunebelle "Images du verre," Legrand-Chabrier "Contorsions," Ivan Goll "Sodome et Berlin," Georges Thiry "Antoine, photographe nègre"...
    Issue illustrated with works by...
    €400
  72. Jazz N°6 de la première série
    TITAŸNA, Carlo RIM

    Jazz N°6 de la première série

    Jazz|Paris Mai 1929|24.50 x 31.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this issue.
    Marginal stains to covers, pleasant interior condition.
    The magazine "Jazz", celebrated for the quality of its illustrations and photographs, was founded in 1929 by Titaÿna with Carlo Rim as editor-in-chief, and was published monthly between December 1928 and March 1930, comprising 15 issues plus 2 supplements.
    Contributions by Titaÿna "Bagdad", Ilya Ehrenbourg "Slovaquie", Marcel Zahar "Centenaire du bec de gaz", Carlo Rim "Rues", Pierre Scize "Le cinéma"...
    Issue illustrated with works by Carlo Rim, Honoré Daumier, Eugène Delacroix, Francisco de Goya, Paul Gavarni as well as numerous photographs by Germaine Krull, Laszlo Moholy Nagy, Ilya...
    €400
  73. Jazz N°7 de la première série
    TITAŸNA, Carlo RIM

    Jazz N°7 de la première série

    Jazz|Paris Juin 1929|24.50 x 31.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this issue.
    Light marginal foxing to the covers, minor tears to the spine without consequence, handsome interior condition.
    The magazine "Jazz", celebrated for the quality of its illustrations and photographs, was founded in 1929 by Titaÿna with Carlo Rim as editor-in-chief, and appeared monthly between December 1928 and March 1930, totaling 15 issues plus 2 supplements.
    Contributions by Titaÿna "Alep", Florent Fels "Joris Ivens", Jean Dorsenne "L'Océanie à travers les artistes", Carlo Rim "Rues", Legrand-Chabrier "Frégoli"...
    Issue illustrated with works by Carlo Rim, Serge and Sennep as well as numerous photographs by Germaine Krull, Joris Ivens...
    €400
  74. Jazz N°5 de la première série
    TITAŸNA, Carlo RIM

    Jazz N°5 de la première série

    Jazz|Paris Avril 1929|24.50 x 31.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition of this issue announcing the forthcoming publication by "Sans pareil" of "Plan de l'aiguille" by Blaise Cendrars photographed with a cigarette between his lips.
    Minor marginal foxing.
    The magazine "Jazz," famous for the quality of its illustrations and photographs, was founded in 1929 by Titaÿna with Carlo Rim as editor-in-chief, and appeared monthly between December 1928 and March 1930, totaling 15 issues plus 2 supplements.
    Contributions by Titaÿna "Jérusalem," Jacques Dyssord "Défense et illustration du chantage," Florent Fels "Acier," Paul Chauveau "Ubu de chair," Pierre Scize "Lorsque Charlot parut...," Jacques Heller "Le voyageur, le sauvage et le...
    €400
  75. Anthropologie structurale
    Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS

    Anthropologie structurale

    Plon|Paris 1958|14 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A discreet trace of adhesive tape at the foot of the spine and boards, light foxing to endpapers.
    Iconography.
    Autograph inscription signed by Claude Lévi-Strauss to the Islamologist Henri Laoust.
    €1,500
  76. Humoristique lettre autographe datée et signée à son ami Carlo Rim enrichi d'un autoportrait original à la Légion d'Honneur : "... enfin vieux républicain, tu sauras que je suis un bonapartiste de gauche, et qu'à ce titre, je mets au dessus de toute autre décoration, la Légion d'Honneur, ordre fondé par le Petit Homme ! "
    Jean SENNEP

    Humoristique lettre autographe datée et signée à son ami Carlo Rim enrichi d'un autoportrait original à la Légion d'Honneur : "... enfin vieux républicain, tu sauras que je suis un bonapartiste de gauche, et qu'à ce titre, je mets au dessus de toute autre décoration, la Légion d'Honneur, ordre fondé par le Petit Homme ! "

    S. n.|Marseille 1968|13.50 x 21 cm|une feuille

    Autograph letter dated and signed (25 lines in black ink) from the illustrator and caricaturist Sennep, addressed to his friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim, thanking him while teasing him after having been decorated with the Legion of Honor: "Merci, gros jaloux ! mais, d'abord, je n'ai pas les cheveux aussi blancs ! ensuite, ma cravate est d'un bleu de ciel, qui évoque le ruban des "Enfants de Marie", beaucoup plus que l'ordre du Saint-Esprit..." ["Thank you, big jealous one! but, first, I don't have hair that white! then, my tie is sky blue, which evokes the ribbon of the "Children of Mary", much more than the order of the Holy...

    €200
  77. Notre pain quotidien
    Marius RENARD

    Notre pain quotidien

    Association des écrivains belges • Dechenne & Cie|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1909|13.50 x 20.50 cm|relié sous étui
    First edition illustrated with in-text drawings by the author.
    Half navy blue shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt garlands decorated with gilt typographical motifs, gilt friezes at head and foot, frame of double gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, front cover preserved, bookplate pasted on a pastedown, soft slipcase in full marbled paper with small marginal rubbing.
    Our copy is enhanced with two original drawings by Marius Renard corresponding to the illustrations on pages 110 and 261, the drawings are mounted on blue-grey cardboard sheets.


    €300
  78. Les bagages de sable
    Anna LANGFUS

    Les bagages de sable

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy despite two small tears at head of spine.
    Signed autograph inscription from Anna Langfus to Ninette Schapira.
    €120
  79. Ce qui fut sans lumière
    Yves BONNEFOY

    Ce qui fut sans lumière

    Mercure de France|Paris 1987|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Fine copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Yves Bonnefoy to his friend the painter Myklos Bokor and his wife Claude: "Pour Myklos et Claude, avec affection. Yves." ["For Myklos and Claude, with affection. Yves."]
    €150
  80. L'ordalie
    Yves BONNEFOY, Claude GARACHE

    L'ordalie

    Maeght éditeur|Paris 1975|18 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on laid paper, ours one of the hors commerce copies.
    Work illustrated with 4 reproductions of works by Claude Garache.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Yves Bonnefoy to his friend the painter Myklos Bokor: "Pour Myklos Bokor, avec affection Yves" ["For Myklos Bokor, with affection Yves"] enhanced by the manuscript signature of Claude Garache in pencil.
    €230
  82. Le petit Don Juan
    Jean DUTOURD, Raymond PEYNET

    Le petit Don Juan

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy despite slight worming of no consequence to the covers.
    Covers illustrated by Raymond Peynet.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Gilbert Guilleminault.
    €70
  83. L'onagre orange
    Tristan DERÈME

    L'onagre orange

    Grasset|Paris 1939|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 copies on imperial Japan paper, ours unnumbered but properly justified on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €120
  84. Le droit d'aînesse
    Jean FREUSTIÉ

    Le droit d'aînesse

    Grasset|Paris 1968|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 26 numbered copies on alfa, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  85. Les grandes blondes
    Jean ECHENOZ

    Les grandes blondes

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1995|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Echenoz to Denis Blamont.
    €120
  86. La plante
    Vassilis VASSILIKOS

    La plante

    Gallimard|Paris 1989|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    New edition of the French translation of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Vassilis Vassilikos to friends named Tina, Max and David presenting his wishes for the new year 1990: "... Ton "manifeste" Max est à point, simple, direct et efficace..." ["... Your "manifesto" Max is just right, simple, direct and effective..."]

    €100
  87. Beau-François
    Maurice GENEVOIX

    Beau-François

    Presses de la Cité|Paris 1965|14.50 x 20 cm|en feuilles sous double chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Copy presented under double chemise and slipcase in full cream cloth.
    Spine of the slipcase slightly faded, one stain at head of second cover of the slipcase.
    Work complete with its loose card at beginning of volume.
    €180
  88. La Carte et le Territoire
    Michel HOUELLEBECQ

    La Carte et le Territoire

    Flammarion|Paris 2010|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, with the correct imprint dated July 2010.
    A handsome copy despite a small crease to the lower right corner of the front cover.
    €200
  89. La Ronde de Nuit
    Patrick MODIANO

    La Ronde de Nuit

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine lightly sunned as usual, some marginal foxing to foot of front cover.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Patrick Modiano to Michelle Cotta on his second work.

    €1,500
  90. Taisez-vous... j'entends venir un ange
    Michel DÉON

    Taisez-vous... j'entends venir un ange

    Gallimard|Paris 2001|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    A handsome copy.
    Amusing autograph inscription signed by Michel Déon to Christan (Giudicelli): "... ce petit livre qui a au moins un mérite : il est court et ne brigue pas le prix Nobel. Michel" ["... this little book which has at least one merit: it is short and does not seek the Nobel Prize. Michel"]
    €120
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