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

The American first edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Publisher's full blue cloth binding, smooth spine.
Complete with dust jacket showing lacks and tears to spine and board margins, a letter inscribed in blue ink at head of front endpaper.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Christian Millau to Jean-Pierre Rudin: "... le récit d'une époque épique..." ["... the story of an epic era..."], the latter having offered it to a friend named Pierre for his 91st birthday and bearing a signed autograph inscription.

First edition of this selection of quotations compiled and presented by Bernard Thomas.
Two tears to spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Bernard Thomas to a friend named Jean-Pierre.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on alfa mousse paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies along with 45 on pur fil.
Spine slightly darkened.
Manuscript signature by Blaise Cendrars on the half-title page.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies bound in full cloth, the only deluxe copies.
Publisher's binding in full brown cloth, smooth spine, with a photographic portrait of Henri Béraud in a medallion on the first cover.
Precious dated and signed autograph inscription from Jean Butin to Germaine Béraud, Henri's widow: "A Germaine Béraud, qui, après les derniers beaux jours, partagea le pain noir de l'épreuve et de l'injustice. En souhaitant que ce livre puisse contribuer à servir la mémoire du grand écrivain. Le 3/8/79." ["To Germaine Béraud, who, after the last beautiful days, shared the dark bread of hardship and injustice. Hoping that this book may help serve the memory...

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Fine copy.
Introduction and notes by G. Jean-Aubry.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 10 on vélin d'Arches.
Spine slightly darkened, handsome copy.

Autograph letter signed by Francis Carco, 15 lines, written in blue ink from the Plaza Hotel in Nice, regarding an article he intends to have published in Le Figaro concerning the poems that his correspondent had sent him.
Fold inherent to postal delivery.
"Nice, 10 Mars 1941 Hotel Plaza.
Cher monsieur, je vous remercie de votre lettre ainsi que des poèmes et des renseignements qu'elle contient. J'écrirai l'article dans une dizaine de jours et l'enverrai au Figaro. Nous verrons alors ce qu'on me répondra. Soyez sans crainte : il passera. Très cordialement à vous. F. Carco." ["Dear Sir, I thank you for your letter as well as for the poems and...

Autograph letter signed by Francis Carco of 20 lines, written in black ink from Nice, to Roger Bellion, Roger Rabiniaux in literature, to whom he presents his apologies for the delay in responding due to his state of physical and mental fatigue related to his work as a writer.
Fold inherent to postal delivery.
"Nice, 29 Novembre 1941.
Cher ami, je suis bien en retard avec vous. Excusez-moi... mais je ne viens pas à bout de mon sacré roman de Gringoire et je suis complètement à plat. Où en est le vôtre, de roman ? Y travaillez-vous ? Avance-t-il ? Donnez-moi de vos nouvelles. Vous me trouverez ici et ravi de vous revoir - tout le mois prochain. Merci...

Autograph signed carte de visite from René Clair, at his Parisian address, addressed to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim.
(9 lines in black ink).
Carlo Rim added a date in the lower right margin of the verso of the card.
"Pardonne moi, cher Carlo de répondre si tard à ta gentille lettre que je n'ai lue que d'un oeil (opération de la cataracte) et trouve, ici, je te prie, les voeux retardataires et les amitiés affectueuses pour vous de ton fidèle René." ["Forgive me, dear Carlo, for replying so late to your kind letter which I have read with only one eye (cataract operation) and find, here, please accept my belated wishes and affectionate...

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Complete with publisher's (advertising) slip, iconography.
Signed autograph inscription from Hubert Juin to the poet Charles Dobzynski of communist allegiance and close friend of Louis Aragon, the latter having been his witness at his marriage to his wife Elsa Triolet: "Pour Charles Dobzynski ici présent (en ces pages) cet Aragon, avec mon amitié." ["For Charles Dobzynski here present (in these pages) this Aragon, with my friendship."]

First edition.
Publisher's binding in full brown grained sheep, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Rich iconography.
Handsome copy complete with its cellophane wrapper, lacking dust jacket and slipcase.

Signed autograph letter from Alphonse Daudet, 13 lines in black ink.
Fold marks inherent to postal delivery, small ink stains that have bled below the signature.
"My dear friend
at the Ministry of Agriculture, bad news. The application arrived at the cabinet without any recommendation from Madame Foucade. Would it be possible for Madame l'Epine to write a line immediately (words underlined) to the Minister, so that she flags this application - in short for illegible word, since it's only about admission to an examination - to the attention of Mr. de Boureuille Secretary-General, the Valette of the Thing? Kind regards and apologies. Alphonse...

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Some foxing affecting mainly the endpapers.
Preface by Francis Poulenc, iconography.
Autograph inscription dated December 1936 and signed by Marthe de Kerrieu to a couple of friends presenting her wishes and wishing them happy holidays for the end of year, enhanced with the signature of Francis Poulenc.

First edition, one of 196 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only issue after 4 copies on Japan paper.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by André Billy to a critic named Dailly.

First edition, one of 194 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing after 6 Japan.
Handsome copy despite a slight vertical shadow on the first cover.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine slightly sunned with tears and damage at head and foot.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Poiret to (Gaston) Rageot.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean d'Ormesson to Brigitte Oechslin.

First edition of the French translation, for which no deluxe copies were printed.
A label trace with slight paper lack to the head of the front cover.
Handsome copy of this work adapted for cinema by the author.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Michel de Saint-Pierre to Michel Lesca: "... ce portrait d'un médecin non-conformiste..." ["...this portrait of a non-conformist doctor..."]

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies with a few hors commerce copies on the same paper.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition in French, one of 300 numbered copies on pure watermarked rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Rare manuscript signature of Ilya Ehrenbourg on the endpaper.

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."]

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"].

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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..."]

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.

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.

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.

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.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on vellum, the only issue after 8 hollande.
Handsome copy.

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.

First edition, one of 155 numbered copies on pure paper, the only deluxe copies after 50 on Holland paper.
Fine copy.

First edition printed in 300 numbered copies on pure Lafuma paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Vincent Muselli to N. Pascault.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Johannot laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

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...

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"].
 

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing after 1 pure rag lutétia cream and 10 Holland.
Handsome copy.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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!"]

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.

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.

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.

First edition, an advance copy.
Handsome copy with dust jacket.
Autograph inscription from Eugène Ionesco to Maurice de Gandillac and his wife Geneviève.

New edition.
Spine lightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Félicien Marceau to Gisèle Halimi.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine slightly sunned.
Autograph inscription by Tristan Tzara: "Au Journal des poètes, hommage de l'auteur".

First edition, one of the numbered copies from the special issue reserved for friends, collaborators and subscribers of "Lettres nouvelles".
Fine copy.

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..."]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

First edition of this selection of texts, one of 16 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe issue.
Rare and handsome copy.

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.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure rag Lana paper, the only deluxe copies.
Very fine copy.

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...

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.

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...

First edition of the French translation, one of 75 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome full-margined copy.

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.