First Editions

Ilya EHRENBOURG
A la Rencontre de Tchékov
John Didier|Paris 1962|13 x 21 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Rare manuscript signature of Ilya Ehrenbourg on the endpaper.
€100
Louis ALTHUSSER
Montesquieu. La Politique et l'Histoire
P.U.F.|Paris 1959|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Louis Althusser to Jean-Pierre Richard: "Pour Monsieur Richard qui fut et reste mon premier maître, cette longue dissertation... et ma très respectueuse affection." ["For Monsieur Richard who was and remains my first master, this long dissertation... and my most respectful affection."]

€680
André THIRION
Eloge de l'Indocilité
Robert Laffont|Paris 1973|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Covers marginally shaded.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by André Thirion: "A la belle Lou Mollgaard que j'imagine mal chantant les filles de Camaret mais qui n'aurait pas déparé les plus beaux soirs de la Jungle. Avec l'admiration de l'auteur. Thirion" ["To the beautiful Lou Mollgaard whom I can hardly imagine singing the girls of Camaret but who would not have been out of place in the most beautiful evenings at the Jungle. With the author's admiration. Thirion"].

€60
Boris VIAN, James M. CAIN
Le Bluffeur
Gallimard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition in French, established by Boris Vian, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Bradel binding in full blue wood-grain paper, smooth spine with navy blue shagreen title-label set with red, covers and spine preserved.
Name of the dedicatee inscribed in blue ballpoint pen to the right of Boris Vian's autograph inscription.
Inscribed and signed by Boris Vian.
€1,500
Guy de MAUPASSANT
Fort comme la Mort[Strong as Death]
Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1889|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Half green morocco-grained shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with a gilt cartouche adorned with cold arabesque set with dots and gilt fillets, gilt friezes at head and foot, marbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt on deckled edges, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Guy de Maupassant to Monsieur Olivieri.
Provenance: from the library of the Count de Keller with his bookplate bearing the motto "Vaillant et veillant" pasted on the front pastedown.
€3,000
André SALMON
Le Monocle à deux Coups
Jean-Jacques Pauvert|Paris 1968|12.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally yellowed and foxed, front endpaper shaded due to the presence of a newspaper clipping.
Fine autograph inscription signed by André Salmon, paying tribute to Victor Hugo, to his close friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob: "A toi Carlo Rim, pour toi Aice, ma chanson des rues et des bois fourrée d'un art d'être grand-père. En embrassant Alice et Carlo. André Salmon La Hune (qui les attend) Mars 1968" ["To you Carlo Rim, for you Aice, my song of streets and woods...
€80
Precious Advance Copy, as Issued
Precious Advance Copy, as Issued
Albert CAMUS
L'Etranger[The Stranger]
Gallimard|Paris 1942|12 x 19 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
First edition first issue for which no grand papier (deluxe copies) were printed, one of the rare service de presse (advance copies).
Some very discreet restorations to spine, paper browned, some discreet traces folds at the bottom of some leaves.

A handsome copy, as issued. The book is housed in a slipcase signed by Julie Nadot, reproducing the original design of the cover and spine.

This first edition of L'Étranger was printed on 21 April, 1942 with a run of 4,400 copies: 400 advance copies (service de presse), 500 copies without statement and 3,500 copies with false statements from the second to eighth...
€20,000
Albert CAMUS, Pierre de LARIVEY
Les Esprits
Nrf|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of the theatrical adaptation by Albert Camus, one of 65 numbered copies on pure thread paper, deluxe copy.
A transverse crease mark at the foot of the rear board.
Handsome copy.

€1,500
Michel AUDIARD
Répète un peu ce que tu viens de dire
Julliard|Paris 1975|14 x 22 cm|broché
First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome and rare copy.

€1,500
SAINT-JOHN PERSE
Pluies
Editions des lettres françaises|Buenos Aires 1944|23.50 x 30.50 cm|broché
First edition in volume form, one of 300 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only issue along with 60 copies on rough paper called 'Chandelle' and 30 on Whatman.
Rare and handsome copy.
€250
SAINT-JOHN PERSE
Pluies
Editions des lettres françaises|Buenos Aires 1944|23.50 x 30.50 cm|broché
First edition in volume form, one of 300 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only edition along with 60 copies on rough paper called 'Chandelle' and 30 on Whatman.
A rare and handsome copy.
€250
SAINT-JOHN PERSE
Pluies
Editions des lettres françaises|Buenos Aires 1944|23.50 x 30.50 cm|broché
First edition in volume form, one of 300 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only edition along with 60 copies on rough paper called 'Chandelle' and 30 on Whatman.
A rare and handsome copy.
€250
SAINT-JOHN PERSE
Pluies
Editions des lettres françaises|Buenos Aires 1944|23.50 x 30.50 cm|broché
First edition in volume, one of 300 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only printing with 60 coarse paper called 'Chandelle' and 30 Whatman.
Rare and handsome copy.
€250
Jacques DYSSORD
Tropes
Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1924|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition printed in 200 copies, ours one of the numbered copies on Arches paper.
Spine and covers marginally and lightly darkened.
Autograph inscription signed by Edouard Champion to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob and André Salmon.
We include a calling card from Edouard Champion on which he specifies to the dedicatee his address in Gstaad at the Winter Palace hotel.
€50
Roger RABINIAUX
Monsieur le Ministère
Pierre Horay|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
First cover marginally shaded, small sunning at head and foot of spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Roger Rabiniaux to his friends Gilbert and Geneviève Lafragette: "... ce livre burlesque et lyrique mais qui n'est pas un jeu Gilbert, qui est le témoignage du désarroi d'un homme et d'une société... Mais qui est un cri tragique..." ["... this burlesque and lyrical book which is not a game Gilbert, which is the testimony of the disarray of a man and a society... But which is a tragic cry..."]
€60
André SALMON
Faire-part de décès d'André Salmon
S. n.|Sanary-sur-Mer 1969|15.50 x 19 cm|une feuille
Rare death notice for André Salmon, who died on March 12, 1969 at the age of 88 in his villa in Sanary-sur-Mer "La Hune".
Inherent central fold crease from mailing, minor spotting without consequence.
Provenance: from the library of the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob and André Salmon whom he met in Sanary.

€60
Yunus EMRE, Carlo RIM
Poèmes de Yunus Emré
GLM|Paris 1949|11.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of the French adaptation by Yves Régnier, one of 700 numbered copies on alfama paper, the deluxe copies after 19 on vélin du Marais.
Handsome copy.
€50
Pablo PICASSO, Paul DERMÉE
O solitude ! O fontaines !
GLM|Paris 1937|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on vellum, the only issue after 25 Holland paper.
The work illustrated with a frontispiece drawing by Pablo Picasso.
Light dampstain to margins of leaves, otherwise handsome copy.

€120
ESPINOZA, René MASSAT
Méridiens encyclopédiques
GLM|Paris 1937|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 175 numbered copies on vellum, the only issue after 25 Normandy vellum.
The work illustrated with a frontispiece drawing by Espinoza.
Handsome copy with covers not discolored as is usually the case, a small tear to upper left corner of rear endpaper.

€50
Basile SAINTE-CROIX [SAINTE-CROIX-LOYSEAU]
Dépêches au Cerf-Volant
GLM|Paris 1936|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on vellum, the only issue after 8 hollande.
Handsome copy.

€100
Gregorio PRIETO, Lucien JUBLOU
Déchirure
GLM|Paris 1935|16 x 22 cm|broché
First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on tinted hélio, the only issue after 25 normandy vellum.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece drawing by Gregorio Prieto.
Handsome copy.

€50
SAINT-JOHN PERSE
Poésie
Gallimard|Paris 1961|19 x 26 cm|broché
First edition, one of 155 numbered copies on pure paper, the only deluxe copies after 50 on Holland paper.
Fine copy.
€100
Vincent MUSELLI
Les sept Ballades de Contradiction
S. n.|Paris 1941|19 x 28 cm|en feuilles
First edition printed in 300 numbered copies on pure Lafuma paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Vincent Muselli to N. Pascault.

€80
Marianne ANDRAU
Les Mains du Manchot
Denoël|Paris 1953|14 x 18 cm|broché
First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Johannot laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

€100
Jacques PRÉVERT, BRASSAÏ
Spectacle
Gallimard|Paris 1951|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition in paperback format.
Handsome copy considering the poor quality of this fragile paper, a small good-luck charm from the dedicatee at the head of the endpaper.
Covers illustrated by Brassaï and Jacques Prévert.
Autograph inscription dated summer 1969 in Antibes and signed by Jacques Prévert to Jean Folliet on pages 160-161, enhanced on the title page with a small drawing in black ink representing a puppet theater whose canopy encircles the title of the work and within which two characters can be distinguished.
On the verso of the back cover appears an autograph inscription signed by Brassaï: "Comme co-auteur de la couverture bien amicalement pour Jean...
€800
André MALRAUX
La Tête d'Obsidienne
Gallimard|Paris 1974|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.

Iconography at rear.

Precious autograph inscription signed by André Malraux to the diplomat and great resistance fighter, faithful among the faithful of General De Gaulle, Gaston Palewski to whom this work is dedicated below the printed dedication: "C'est pour vous distraire. Vous recevrez vos exemplaires convenables la semaine prochaine" ["This is to entertain you. You will receive your proper copies next week"].

€1,500
Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE, Robert DENOËL
Apologie de Mort à Crédit suivie de "Hommage à Emile Zola" par Louis-Ferdinand Céline
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1936|13.50 x 20.50 cm|agrafé
Rare first edition.
Spine and boards marginally sunned, boards slightly soiled, one transverse fold on the front board.
Reading marks and pencil annotations by the dedicatee in margins of some leaves.
Autograph inscription signed by Robert Denoël to the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob.

€750
[Jacques LAURENT as] Cecil SAINT-LAURENT
Un Caprice de Caroline chérie
Editions Jean Froissart|Paris 1951|15 x 22.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition, one of 200 hors commerce copies numbered on salmon paper and reserved for friends of Martine Carol and Jacques Laurent, deluxe copy.
Spine of chemise sunned, boards of the red felt slipcase partially faded at their margins, press cuttings included.
Autograph inscription signed by Martine Carol who created the role of Caroline chérie to her friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu, Marcel Pagnol, but also Max Jacob and André Salmon: "A toi Carlo à qui je dois mon 1er film... avec l'espoir de te retrouver très très bientôt. Je t'embrasse Caroline Martine" ["To you Carlo to...
€300
Fernand MARC, Lucien COUTAUD
Quarante Comptines nouvelles
GLM|Paris 1937|12.50 x 17 cm|broché
First edition, one of 430 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies after 20 on Arches vellum
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with 5 images by Lucien Coutaud.
€50
Jorge MANRIQUE
Coplas
GLM|Paris 1962|16 x 19.50 cm|broché
New edition of the French translation and first edition of the French translation established by Guy Lévis Mano, one of 98 numbered copies on vellum, deluxe issue.
Handsome copy of this work with the original text in Castilian facing the French translation.
€150
Vincent SCOTTO
Lettre autographe signée à son grand ami Carlo Rim
S. n.|Paris 29 Janvier 1948|21 x 13.50 cm|une feuille
Amusing autograph letter signed by composer Vincent Scotto, sent from his Parisian home, to his great friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob (15 lines in blue ink) about his state of health and the upcoming pleasure of sharing a pastis with him once he is perfectly "vertical".
Folding traces inherent to postal handling.
"Mon cher vieux,
ta lettre m'a fait plaisir. J'ai été horizontal pendant quelques jours par la faute d'une saloperie de congestion mais tu me connais, je ne me suis pas laissé faire. Je suis maintenant un peu en biais et...
€150
SAINT-JOHN PERSE
Silence pour Claudel
Editions Dynamo|Liège 1963|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing after 1 pure rag lutétia cream and 10 Holland.
Handsome copy.
€80
André BRETON
Point du Jour
Nrf|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|relié
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Half red morocco with corners, spine with four raised bands slightly faded, marble-covered paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Lucie Weill.
Signed autograph inscription from André Breton to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker, Carlo Rim, intimate friend and confidant of numerous artists and authors among the greatest figures of the 20th century: Antonin Artaud, Marcel Pagnol, Fernandel, Raimu, Max Jacob, Edith Piaf, Tristan Bernard...
€580
Ilya EHRENBOURG
Sans reprendre haleine
Nrf|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine sunned with two tears and two lacks.
Rare signed autograph inscription from Ilya Ehrenburg to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob, enhanced with the translator's signature.
€150
Georges CLEMENCEAU, Octave MIRBEAU
Livre d'hommages des lettres françaises à Emile Zola
Georges Balat • Société libre d'édition des gens de lettres|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris 1898|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition published in the wake of the resounding and historic front page "J'accuse" printed in the newspaper "L'Aurore", one of 200 numbered copies on laid paper, each justified by the publisher.
Bound in red half-shagreen, spine with four raised bands gilt-ruled with dotted fillets and decorated with gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Some rubbing along the joints, pleasingly fresh interior.
Illustrated with a photographic portrait of Emile Zola as frontispiece.
Includes numerous contributions, among them Paul Alexis, Jean Psichari, Elisée Reclus, Joseph Reinach, Paul Adam, Maurice Bouchor...
€700
Jean PRÉVOST
Histoire de France depuis la guerre
Editions Rieder|Paris 1932|14 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Rives vellum, the deluxe issue after 10 on Japan paper.
Spine sunned, small foxing on some deckled edges.
Full-margined copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Prévost to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim, who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.
€150
Georges SIMENON
L'âne rouge
Arthème Fayard & Cie|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Endpapers lightly and partially shaded without severity, spine imperceptibly lightened, handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by the great seducer Georges Simenon to the wife of the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim: "A ma femme N°2 de rechange Alice en dépit du ménage de rechange Carlo-Tigy en toute affection. Georges Simenon. Comme ça il y aura toujours du bonheur possible !" ["To my replacement wife No. 2 Alice despite the replacement household Carlo-Tigy with all affection. Georges Simenon. That way there will always be possible happiness!"]
€1,800
Maurice BARRÈS
Huit Jours chez M. Renan
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1913|12 x 19 cm|relié
First collected edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in red half cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown blue shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved.
Some light foxing affecting the edges.
Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Barrès to the lawyer and politician Joseph Paul-Boncour.
€180
Léon BLUM
Au théâtre - Première Série
Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1906|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Half marbled sheep binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt friezes and richly decorated gilt compartments, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Léon Blum to the lawyer and politician Joseph Paul-Boncour.

€800
Jacques CHARDONNE
Les Destinées sentimentales
Grasset|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on alfa reserved for the service de presse.
Half red morocco binding with corners, spine with four raised bands slightly faded, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Lucie Weill.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Chardonne to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim, who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol, as well as André Salmon and Max Jacob.
€200
Eugène IONESCO
Antidotes
Mercure de France|Paris 1977|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, an advance copy.
Handsome copy with dust jacket.
Autograph inscription from Eugène Ionesco to Maurice de Gandillac and his wife Geneviève.

€150
Félicien MARCEAU
Casanova ou l'Anti-Don Juan
Gallimard|Paris 1985|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
New edition.
Spine lightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Félicien Marceau to Gisèle Halimi.
€80
(inscribed to Jeanne de BELLUNE)
Maugis en Ménage
A. Méricant|Paris s. d. [1910]|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Repaired tears to joints, occasional light foxing.
Precious and humorous autograph inscription signed by Willy, then married to Colette, to Viscountess Jeanne de Bellune "A mademoiselle la vicomtesse Jeannot de Bellune. avec une profonde révérence. L'ouvreuse..." ["To Miss Viscountess Jeannot de Bellune. with deep reverence. The usherette..."]
Cover illustrated by Rapeno.
€500
Francis VIELÉ-GRIFFIN
Phocas le Jardinier précédé de Swanhilde, Ancaeus, Les Fiançailles d'Euphrosine
Mercure de France|Paris 1898|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
First edition, one of the copies from the first issue.
Bound in half bordeaux sheep, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with black fillets, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph inscription from Francis Viélé-Griffin to Marius Vallabrègue.
It should be noted that the gilder has stamped "Francis" in gilt for the author's name, and that the binder has slightly trimmed the inscription, cutting off the t and the s of "remerciements".
€120
Charles MAURRAS
Les amants de Venise, George Sand & Musset
Albert Fontemoing|Paris s. d. [1902]|13.50 x 20.50 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half saffron cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, chocolate brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Small traces of discoloration at foot of boards.
Work illustrated with medallion portraits of George Sand and Alfred de Musset.
Signed autograph inscription from Charles Maurras to lawyer and politician Joseph Paul-Boncour.
€200
Paul CHACK
Pavillon haut
Editions de France|Paris 1929|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 205 numbered copies on hollande paper, deluxe copy after 73 on japon.
Handsome full-margined copy.
Work illustrated with 6 maps drawn by Paul Chack and 5 engravings.
Manuscript signature by Paul Chack on the half-title page.
€120
Joaquim NABUCO
Pages choisies
Institut international de coopération intellectuelle|Paris 1940|17.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition in French, one of 20 numbered copies on pure Lafuma paper, ours unnumbered but properly watermarked Lafuma, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome full-margined copy despite minor worming to endpapers.

€180
Tristan TZARA
Grains et Issues
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1935|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine slightly sunned.
Autograph inscription by Tristan Tzara: "Au Journal des poètes, hommage de l'auteur".

€230
Georges PEREC
Les choses
Julliard|Paris 1965|12 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies from the special issue reserved for friends, collaborators and subscribers of "Lettres nouvelles".
Fine copy.
€450
Alfred SAUVY
Les Quatre Roues de la Fortune - Essai sur l'Automobile
Flammarion|Paris 1968|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Alfred Sauvy to Hubert Beuve-Méry: "... en hommage reconnaissant pour sa grande oeuvre..." ["in grateful tribute to his great work..."]
€150
Charles MAURRAS, Frédéric LEFÈVRE
La Poésie dans nos Poètes - Entretien avec Charles Maurras
Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1923|13 x 17 cm|broché
First edition, one of 190 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing after 10 on Japan paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed manuscript quote by Charles Maurras: "L'esprit de parti ne respectera rien" ["The spirit of faction will respect nothing"] taken from page 11.
€120
Salvador DALÍ
La Vie secrète de Salvador Dali
La Table Ronde|Paris 1952|14.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition of the French adaptation by Michel Déon, one of 120 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Illustrated.
Handsome copy despite two crease marks on the covers.
€680
Benjamin PÉRET
De Derrière les Fagots
Editions Surréalistes|Paris 1934|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only issue after 24 on nacreous Japan paper and 25 on vert lumière paper.
Spine and covers marginally faded as usual, handsome interior condition.
€180
Georges ARNAUD
Maréchal P...
Petite bibliothèque républicaine|Paris 1958|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Two small marginal tears to boards, paper yellowed.
Signed autograph inscription from Georges Arnaud to François Erval.
€60
Maurice BARRÈS
Gréco
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1912|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in red half cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, chocolate brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
Signed and inscribed by Maurice Barrès to the lawyer and politician Joseph Paul-Boncour.
€180
William BURROUGHS
Le festin nu
Gallimard|Paris 1964|14 x 21 cm|broché
First edition in French, one of the numbered copies on Téka paper, the only printing.
Our copy is complete with the Gallimard publisher's slip recommending not to expose this work to public view: ..."For this reason, we think it preferable to ask Booksellers NOT TO DISPLAY THIS VOLUME IN PUBLIC VIEW and to take special care that it IS NOT GIVEN OR SOLD TO MINORS"...
Handsome copy.
€400
André GIDE
Journal 1942-1949
Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
Edition with most parts in first edition, one of 525 numbered copies on pure linen paper, deluxe copy after 85 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.
€70
Alfred JARRY
Oeuvres poétiques complètes
Gallimard|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of this selection of texts, one of 16 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe issue.
Rare and handsome copy.
€800
Denis DIDEROT, Pierre FRESNAY
Le Neveu de Rameau
Théâtre de la Michodière|Paris 1963|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition of the theatrical adaptation by Pierre Fresnay and Jacques-Henri Duval, one of 100 numbered copies on pure rag Arches laid paper, deluxe copy.
Two small light sunning marks to spine without significance.
Handsome copy.
€120
Robert MERLE
Le Propre de l'Homme
Editions de Fallois|Paris 1989|16 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure rag Lana paper, the only deluxe copies.
Very fine copy.
€300
Roger NIMIER
Le Hussard bleu
Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Rare signed autograph inscription from Roger Nimier to Madame Lusini: "...l'auteur responsable" ["...the responsible author"].
Fine and rare copy of this founding text of the literary movement of the Hussards gathering around Roger Nimier and Antoine Blondin Jacques Laurent, Kléber Haedens, Stephen Hecquet, Michel Déon...
€2,300
Guillaume APOLLINAIRE, Pablo PICASSO
Calligrammes
Mercure de France|Paris 1918|14.50 x 23 cm|relié
First edition, one of the numbered copies from the first printing.
Paper slightly brittle at margins of some leaves as usually found, handsome copy.
Illustrated work with, as frontispiece, a portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire by Pablo Picasso.
€3,000
André MALRAUX (inscribed to Maurice BLANCHOT)
Le Musée imaginaire de la Sculpture mondiale, Tome II : Des bas-reliefs aux grottes sacrées - Exemplaire de Maurice Blanchot[The Imaginary Museum of World Sculpture, Volume II: From Bas-Reliefs to Sacred Grottoes — Maurice Blanchot’s Copy]
Gallimard|Paris 1954|18 x 23.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full cream cloth binding, complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
Spine of dust jacket sunned and with two small stains on the back panel
Precious signed autograph inscription from André Malraux to Maurice Blanchot.
While they knew each other at the NRF, it was primarily through several major articles by Blanchot devoted to Malraux that the two men "encountered" each other. After the war, Blanchot published in Bataille's ephemeral review 'Actualité' an article on l'Espoir that allowed him "to visibly inscribe his political reversal". In 1950-51, in his double article on "Le Musée...
€1,200
Jack LONDON
Le Talon de fer, roman d'anticipation sociale
G. Crès|Paris (1923)|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, one of 75 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome full-margined copy.
€800
Remy de GOURMONT
Le vieux Roi
Mercure de France|Paris 1897|11.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 285 numbered copies on alfa paper and justified by the author in blue pencil, the only issue after 15 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.
€150
Anatole LE BRAZ
Ames d'Occident
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1911|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half sky blue cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, owner's name and double gilt fillets at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Rare signed autograph inscription from Anatole Le Braz to Emilie de Villiers.
€200
Lithographed cover by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Lithographed cover by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Henri de TOULOUSE-LAUTREC, Louis MARSOLLEAU
Hors les Lois
P.V. Stock|Paris 1898|13 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, with no deluxe paper copies issued.
Two small spots of foxing on the upper cover.
A handsome copy, with an ex-libris pasted on the verso of the upper cover.
Work illustrated on the covers with an original lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
€400
François PORCHÉ
Chez nos Frères du Canada
Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1925|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 196 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing with 4 copies on Japan paper.
A few small stains on the covers.
Autograph inscription signed by François Porché to J.H. Rosny.
€50
Élie WIESEL
... et la Mer n'est pas remplie... Mémoires 2
Seuil|Paris 1996|15 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Elie Wiesel to Maurice de Gandillac.
€170
Jean-François LYOTARD
Pérégrinations. Loi, Forme, Evénement
Editions Galilée|Paris 1990|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Three small light stains on the covers, handsome copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean-François Lyotard to Maurice de Gandillac.
€100
Benoîte GROULT, Flora GROULT
Le Féminin pluriel
Denoël|Paris 1965|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite slight tears without loss to the center of the front cover
€300
André GIDE
Journal 1939-1942
Gallimard|Paris 1946|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
Edition with most parts in first edition, one of 1040 numbered copies on alfama paper, the only deluxe copies after 50 on pure linen paper.
Publisher's binding executed after the original design by Paul Bonet.
Fine copy despite the spine being slightly sunned as usual.
€60
Deluxe copy, exceptional inscription and historic manuscript: The Crown, the Ermine and the Sceptre of the Anarchist Heliogabalus
Deluxe copy, exceptional inscription and historic manuscript: The Crown, the Ermine and the Sceptre of the Anarchist Heliogabalus
Antonin ARTAUD, André DERAIN
Héliogabale ou l'Anarchiste couronné - Exemplaire de Carlo Rim[Heliogabalus or, the Crowned Anarchist] Enclosed: original menu signed by Artaud, Kisling, Raimu, etc.
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1934|14.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on alfa, the only grands papiers (deluxe copies) after 5 pur-fil paper.

Bound in half green morocco, paste paper boards, marbled paper endpapers, wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Lucie Weill.
Skilful and discreet repair to the top of a joint.
Illustrated with 6 vignettes by André Derain.

Handsome inscription signed by Antonin Artaud: “à Alice & à Carlo Rim que j'aime beaucoup parce que j'aime dans la vie tout ce qui est nature, franc et sans fard et la vie d'Héliogabale aussi est franche et sans fard et dans la ligne de la grande Nature. Antonin Artaud...
€10,000
André GIDE
Ainsi soit-il ou les Jeux sont faits
Gallimard|Paris 1952|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, one of 2050 numbered copies on vélin labeur paper.
Publisher's boards bound according to the original design by Paul Bonet.
Handsome copy despite the spine very lightly sunned as usual.
€70
Charles MAURRAS, Pierre CHARDON
Dictionnaire politique et critique établi par les soins de Pierre Chardon
La cité des livres|Paris 1932-1934|18 x 28 cm|5 volumes reliés
First edition, one of 1050 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Half black shagreen bindings, spines with four raised bands decorated with gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled top edges.
A photographic portrait of Charles Maurras mounted on a pastedown of the first volume.
Minor rubbing to spines without significance.
Handsome set uniformly bound.
€600
Max JACOB
L'Homme de Cristal
Gallimard|Paris 1967|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
New edition with some parts in first edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours one of 10 hors commerce copies in Roman numerals reserved for the "Friends of Max Jacob," deluxe copy.
Fine copy.
Preface by Pierre-Albert Birot.
We include two autograph signed cards from (Jean) Denoël to Carlo Rim, great friend of Max Jacob, on Nrf letterhead, regarding the deluxe paper printing of this work and the request for a possible loan of a caricature of Max Jacob by Carlo Rim for an exhibition dedicated to the poet by the city of Orléans.
€150
Henry de MONTHERLANT
Brocéliande
Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 277 copies on pure thread paper, deluxe issue after 24 Madagascar and 68 Holland.
Fine copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Henri de Montherlant to Albert Gallant: "... cette comédie dramatique..." ["... this dramatic comedy..."]
€170
(Lewis CARROLL) COLLECTIF
Album Lewis Carroll
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1990|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
First edition.
Publisher's full brown grained sheep binding, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Rich iconography.
Fine copy complete with its acetate wrapper and soft slipcase.
€60
Jean-Paul SARTRE
Situations, VII - Problèmes du marxisme 2
Gallimard|Paris 1965|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 36 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.
€120
Henry de MONTHERLANT
La Tragédie sans Masque. Notes de Théâtre
Gallimard|Paris 1972|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 30 on Holland paper.
Fine copy.
€100
Jean-Paul SARTRE
Situations, IV - Portraits
Gallimard|Paris 1964|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies after 36 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.
€120
George SAND
Spiridion
Félix Bonnaire|Paris 1839|13 x 21.20 cm|relié
First edition. Printed on fine laid paper.
Contemporary full black shagreen binding. Spine with raised bands decorated with blind-tooled compartments. Two blind-ruled frames on covers. Edges gilt. Double gilt inner fillet. Some rubbing. Generally fresh throughout with occasional light foxing, notably some leaves with scattered spots. Handsome copy.
At the time when George Sand wrote Spiridion, one of her most important novels alongside Consuelo and Lelia, the author was considered a novelist of ideas whose every book seemed to consist of illustrating a thesis or a cause. Drawing upon the ruins of the Gothic novel for setting and plot with a supernatural atmosphere...
€900
Édouard HERRIOT
La Porte océane
Hachette|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 6 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
Very handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Edouard Herriot to Elie Bouvet.

€200
Jean-Paul SARTRE
Situations, VI - Problèmes du marxisme
Gallimard|Paris 1964|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies after 36 Holland.
Handsome copy.
€120
Guillaume APOLLINAIRE
Tendre comme le Souvenir
Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 420 numbered copies on pure linen paper.
Handsome copy
€150
(Jean-Paul SARTRE) Annie COHEN-SOLAL
Album Sartre
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1991|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
First edition.
Publisher's binding in full brown grained sheep, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Rich iconography.
Fine copy complete with its protective jacket and slipcase.
€80
Michèle LACROSIL
Sapotille et le Serin d'Argile
Gallimard|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
Gallimard, Paris 1960, 12 x 19cm, in original wrappers.

First edition, one of 40 numbered hors-commerce copies reserved for the author on pur fil paper, only deluxe copies.
Sunned spine, endpapers and inscribed half title page entirely shaded, remains of adhesive paper on the first endpaper and the last page of the text, press cutting attached.
Rare presentation copy signed by Michèle Lacrosil to her friends Gilbert et Geneviève Lafragette: "En témoignage d'amitié à Gilbert Lafragette. Sapotille est heureuse de dire à son parrain (et premier lecteur) sa reconnaissance et son affection et à Geneviève avec mon amitié...
€1,500
Maurice BLANCHOT
Thomas l'obscur
Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
Edition with some parts in first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Paper yellowed as usual.
€80
Maurice TOESCA
Le tournesol de monsieur Picture
Gallimard|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on châtaignier paper.

Handsome copy despite the spine very lightly browned without gravity as is usual.
€70
Jean GRENIER
Borès
Verve|Paris 1961|22.50 x 30 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's polychrome cardboard Bradel binding, smooth spine, joints with small tears at head and foot, cover specially designed by Francisco Borès.
Work illustrated with 8 original lithographs by the artist as well as 183 reproductions of his works, 12 of which are in color.
Very light harmless scuffs at foot of one joint.
Text by Jean Grenier.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Grenier: "A Jean Paulhan le plus affectueusement et fidélement. Jean." ["To Jean Paulhan most affectionately and faithfully. Jean."]
€350