First Editions

First edition, one of 106 numbered copies on Vizille laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition in French, one of 30 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two small dampstains on the verso, at head and foot, of the second cover and on the last endpaper, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine sunned, handsome interior condition.
Signed autograph inscription from Francis Jammes to Robert de Flers.

First edition printed on esparto paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Francis Jammes to the Marquise de Flers, wife and widow of Robert de Flers.

First edition, with printed service de presse statement at foot of title page.
Spine very lightly sunned.
Signed and inscribed by Francis Jammes to Robert de Flers.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa.
Handsome copy despite two fold marks on the first cover.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on laid paper, ours one of 10 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a transversal fold on the front cover and spine slightly sunned.
Signed autograph inscription from Anne Green to Gérard Mainguet.

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, with newspaper clipping included.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Saul Bellow to his friend Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier.

Handwritten letter dated and signed, 20 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens as well as Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to placing the letter in its envelope, envelope included.
"Old friend,
yes indeed, I'm working... screenplays... television... and I no longer have time for friends.. alas! finally I'm releasing "La lanterne magique" in September under the title "Vulcanos" (name of the main character) for "Le gala", it's Balland who republished it. Without success... so he remaindered it. I must have a few copies... If you're in a hurry I'll send you one, otherwise I'll give it to you in person at our next meeting... which shouldn't be long! at least I hope so... around a table with Aline Giono, Louis (Nucéra) and Georges (Brassens) the last square of the brave. all my friendship. Aboudard."
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The witty Parisian writer very quickly showed him friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Amusing handwritten letter dated and signed, 30 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens as well as Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to placing the letter in its envelope, envelope included.
"Old friend,
your letter is precious to me... no you're not playing the teacher! Some errors have already been noted for a reprint. The most curious thing is that most come from people who correct the proofs and make new ones. Félicien Rops for example or this parket.bombing (I had written carpet in my manuscript though) They also put Lucien for Léon Daudet etc... In the past they gave us two sets of proofs... now publishers are mainly in a hurry to flog their books... everything follows suit... in songs, food, clothes, etc... A thousand thanks again for your letter. I'm a bit hounded by after-sales service, as they say... nevertheless when you come down to Paris, let me know so we can break bread between friends... Fraternal greetings. ABoudard."
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The witty Parisian writer very quickly showed him friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Dated and signed manuscript letter of 28 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to the envelope folding of the letter, envelope included.
"Vieux,
merci de ta petite carte... il n'est pas encore trop tard pour te renvoyer la balle des meilleurs voeux pour 86... souhaitons que toute se passe le mieux possible. aujourd'hui Louis (Nucéra) est entré à l'hosto... juste q.qs jours... on va lui pulvériser un calcul au laser. Le dernier cri de la médecine en ce domaine. Si le pauvre Georges (Brassens) avait pu connaître ça ! Je pensais avoir un Guignol's band que je n'avais pas... d'où un malentendu... etc. Ma pièce est en rade, le théâtre qui devait me la monter est en faillite... donc je repars à zéro. et je ne désespère pas d'avoir Galabru à l'affiche. J'ai remis "La fermeture" mon livre sur les claques à Laffont. Il sort en avril après les turbulences électorales. Mais d'ici peut-être aurons-nous l'occase de partager une croûte ensemble. Avec mon amitié. ABoudard." ["Old friend, thanks for your little card... it's not too late yet to return the ball with best wishes for 86... let's hope everything goes as well as possible. Today Louis (Nucéra) went into the hospital... just a few days... they're going to pulverize a stone with laser. The latest in medicine in this field. If poor Georges (Brassens) could have known that! I thought I had a Guignol's band that I didn't have... hence a misunderstanding... etc. My play is stranded, the theater that was supposed to stage it is bankrupt... so I'm starting from zero again. And I don't despair of having Galabru in the cast. I delivered 'La fermeture' my book about brothels to Laffont. It comes out in April after the electoral turbulence. But perhaps by then we'll have the chance to share a crust together. With my friendship. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu the Brusselian, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for nearly thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The cheeky Parisian writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of explaining clearly in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends alongside Big Georges (Georges Brassens), the man from Nice (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet, with whom he loved to share copious well-watered meals and cycling expeditions. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last buddies.

Dated and signed manuscript letter of 17 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to the envelope folding of the letter, envelope included.
"J'ai reçu ta formidable lettre, vieux frère, et elle m'a procuré un sacré plaisir. Hier j'ai fait enregistrer tes corrections chez Laffont pour une réimpression très prochaine. Pas le temps de t'écrire plus longuement, je suis un peu débordé, tu te doutes. As-tu reçu en même temps que Monsieur Joseph, le livre d'entretiens de Lucien d'Azay "Contre enquête" ? Si non, je vais te le faire envoyer. merci encore... et dans la fraternité de Georges Brassens. mon amitié. ABoudard." ["I received your wonderful letter, old brother, and it gave me tremendous pleasure. Yesterday I had your corrections registered at Laffont for a very forthcoming reprint. No time to write you at greater length, I'm a bit overwhelmed, as you can imagine. Did you receive at the same time as Monsieur Joseph, Lucien d'Azay's interview book 'Contre enquête'? If not, I'll have it sent to you. Thanks again... and in the fraternity of Georges Brassens. my friendship. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu the Brusselian, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for nearly thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The cheeky Parisian writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of explaining clearly in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends alongside Big Georges (Georges Brassens), the man from Nice (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet, with whom he loved to share copious well-watered meals and cycling expeditions. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last buddies.

Manuscript dated and signed letter of 37 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to the letter's insertion in the envelope, envelope included.
"Vieux,
Je deviens de + en + niçois sous la protection, bien sûr, du cher Louis (Louis Nucéra) qui arrive tout de même à pédaler dans les collines malgré les ennuis de santé de Suzanne. Un mal difficile à cerner mais qui la fait souffrir beaucoup. Merci de ta chaleureuse lettre. Là, j'ai voulu faire du pur divertissement. Une petite suite pour sexualité ecclésiastique. Bien sûr je soigne toujours le paysage historique ; c'est ce qui donne de l'épaisseur, une dimension de vérité à l'aventure de Mme Blandine. Tes références à Sartre sont plaisantes... je n'y avais pas pensé. Je me suis surtout efforcé de faire un roman genre XVIIIe... Restif, Crébillon ou même "les infortunes de la vertu" de Sade. un Sade gentillet après tout. En septembre ou octobre je vais me propulser en Belgique pour la promotion du livre. Je te ferai signe à l'avance pour qu'on puisse casser la graine de l'amitié. Mon ami le metteur en scène Jacques Rosny a tiré un spectacle avec des extraits de la Cerise, les Combattants etc... Il fera une escale de quelques jours dans un théâtre à Liège. Si tu veux y faire un tour , tu pourras me dire si tu peux y faire un tour, tu pourras me dire ce que tu en penses. J'espère que les choses vont bien pour toi et les tiens... Donc à bientôt... avec mon amitié. ABoudard." ["Old friend,
I'm becoming more and more from Nice under the protection, of course, of dear Louis (Louis Nucéra) who still manages to pedal in the hills despite Suzanne's health problems. An illness difficult to pinpoint but which makes her suffer greatly. Thank you for your warm letter. Here, I wanted to create pure entertainment. A little sequel for ecclesiastical sexuality. Of course I always take care with the historical landscape; that's what gives depth, a dimension of truth to Madame Blandine's adventure. Your references to Sartre are pleasant... I hadn't thought of that. I mainly tried to write an 18th-century genre novel... Restif, Crébillon or even Sade's "les infortunes de la vertu". A gentle Sade after all. In September or October I'm going to propel myself to Belgium for the book's promotion. I'll let you know in advance so we can break bread in friendship. My friend the director Jacques Rosny has created a show with excerpts from la Cerise, les Combattants etc... He'll make a stop of a few days at a theater in Liège. If you want to take a look, you can tell me what you think of it. I hope things are going well for you and yours... So see you soon... with my friendship. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The witty Parisian writer quickly demonstrated his friendship to him, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu therefore became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he liked to share hearty, well-watered meals and cycling excursions. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Manuscript signed letter of 14 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on a visiting card, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A date inscribed in blue ballpoint pen at the head of the card.
Envelope included.
"Mon cher André
bien reçu Le Rail... et comme toujours ton papier amical et percutant. Quel dommage que tu ne sois pas critique au Nouvel Obs ou à l'Express ! J'espère (ou espère Louis aussi) que tu viendras un de ces quatre te propulser sur les derniers trottoirs fréquentables de Pantruche. Porte-toi le mieux possible et à bientôt. encore merci. ABoudard." ["My dear André
received Le Rail... and as always your friendly and hard-hitting piece. What a pity you're not a critic at Nouvel Obs or L'Express! I hope (or Louis hopes too) that you'll come one of these days to propel yourself onto the last frequentable sidewalks of Pantruche. Take care of yourself as best you can and see you soon. thanks again. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The witty Parisian writer quickly demonstrated his friendship to him, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu therefore became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he liked to share hearty, well-watered meals and cycling excursions. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Handwritten letter dated and signed, 26 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing, envelope included.
"old friend,
magnificent your piece on Louis's book! (Louis Nucéra) It is written with friendship and competence... and then the one on Arland... bravo! We would need people like you in the Parisian literary press.. Alas, it is in the hands of pedants! I'm out of the woods... I'm getting back on my feet... a few more bandages and it will be completely fine... I've already taken up the felt-tip and blank sheet again, but for TV... my series which should be shot in March if all goes well... looking forward to seeing you soon, I give you five fraternal handshakes. ABoudard."
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The irreverent Parisian writer very quickly showed his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of explaining clearly in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu therefore became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last pals.

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A tear with loss at the head of one joint, a small blue ballpoint pen inscription in the upper left corner of the title vignette on the front cover.
Rare dated manuscript signature by Dymphna Cusack on this work denouncing the ostracism and racism suffered by Aborigines in their native land of Australia.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Minor stains of no consequence on the edges, handsome copy complete with its wraparound band.
Signed autograph inscription by Bernard Giraudeau to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier, with a drawing representing a bouquet of marsh plants.

Signed manuscript card of 21 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
An erroneous date (4.1.91) written in blue ballpoint pen on the card by André Tillieu whereas the date of 4.1.90 is indicated at the top of the envelope.
Envelope included.
"Dear André,
good wishes serve mainly not to forget friends too much. I wish you of course health, cash, clear sight, lively step... etc... I'm invited on March 14th to Brussels for a book fair. I'll keep you informed and we could probably grab a bite together on this occasion. Book? I'm undecided... I've said everything I could say. There are still things like Fermeture... I'm starting a collaboration with Détective from January 18th... if you fancy it, you'll be able to read. Louis is in Nice, his wife isn't doing very well... especially in the head, between us... See you soon. All my friendship. Ab."
André Tillieu the Brussels native, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The cheeky Parisian writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of explaining clearly in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share copious well-watered meals and cycling excursions. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last pals.

Signed manuscript letter on Bristol card of 15 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on letterhead from his Parisian address in Nouvelle Athènes in the 9th arrondissement, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A date (4.2.99) written in blue ballpoint pen at the top of the envelope.
Envelope included.
"Merci, mon cher André, de ta magnifique lettre. J'ai parfois des doutes sur l'intérêt de ma production, eh bien tu me rassures. Je sais que j'ai en Belgique un lecteur attentif et qui pige mes moindres intentions, qui apprécie mes petits trucs de style. Je n'ai pas le temps de t'écrire plus longuement. J'espère te voir à Bruxelles en Avril ou Mai lorsque je ferai la promotion de Chère visiteuse le livre que je viens de finir et qui paraîtra dans deux mois. Voilà, vieux frère, ton amitié me fait chaud au coeur. ABoudard." ["Thank you, my dear André, for your magnificent letter. I sometimes have doubts about the interest of my production, well you reassure me. I know that I have in Belgium an attentive reader who understands my slightest intentions, who appreciates my little stylistic tricks. I don't have time to write to you at greater length. I hope to see you in Brussels in April or May when I promote Chère visiteuse, the book I have just finished and which will be published in two months. There you have it, old brother, your friendship warms my heart. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The cheeky Parisian writer quickly showed him his friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he liked to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling expeditions. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last buddies.

Signed manuscript letter on Bristol card of 8 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on letterhead from his Parisian address in Nouvelle Athènes in the 9th arrondissement, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
Envelope included.
"Merci, vieux pote, de ta bonne lettre. Je sais que tru es un amateur éclairé... alors tout ce que tu me dis me touche dans le mille. J'espère bien aller te saluer un de ces quatre en Bruxellie. Mon amitié. Ab." ["Thank you, old friend, for your good letter. I know that you are an enlightened amateur... so everything you tell me hits the bull's eye. I really hope to go and greet you one of these days in Brussels. My friendship. Ab."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained an epistolary correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The cheeky Parisian writer quickly showed him his friendship, considering him one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his chronicles what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends on the same level as le Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he liked to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling expeditions. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu would remain one of Alphonse's very last buddies.

Signed manuscript bristol of 22 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on letterhead of his Parisian address in Nouvelle Athènes in the 9th arrondissement, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
Envelope enclosed.
"Vieux frère, merci de tes deux dernières lettres, je suis un peu débordé (par le succès entre autres) et j'ai laissé le courrier s'accumuler. J'ai pas vu "Mémoire de la France" si j'y suis cité c'est déjà pas si mal, d'habitude dans ce genre de bouquin je n'existe pas. Ni pour la Cerise, l'Hôpital, le prix Renaudot, ni pour le Cinoche. Je ne me plains pas puisque je n'écris pas pour la postérité. Mon prochain sort en septembre aux éditions du Rocher. "Madame de Saint Sulpice". Je ne pense pas que la presse catholique m'encensera. En tout cas j'espère amuser le lecteur et que tu sauras l'apprécier comme les autres. Tu es un fin gourmet de la chose écrite. J'espère que tu vas bien depuis ta dernière lettre. Moin amitié Ab." ["Old brother, thanks for your last two letters, I'm a bit overwhelmed (by success among other things) and I've let the mail pile up. I haven't seen "Mémoire de la France" if I'm cited in it that's not too bad, usually in this kind of book I don't exist. Neither for la Cerise, l'Hôpital, the Renaudot prize, nor for le Cinoche. I don't complain since I don't write for posterity. My next one comes out in September at éditions du Rocher. "Madame de Saint Sulpice". I don't think the Catholic press will praise me. In any case I hope to amuse the reader and that you'll know how to appreciate it like the others. You are a fine gourmet of written things. I hope you're well since your last letter. My friendship Ab."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The Parisian satirical writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends alongside Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last buddies.

Signed manuscript bristol of 17 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on a visiting card, to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A date and the mention "les enfants de choeur" written in black ballpoint pen at the top of the bristol.
Envelope enclosed.
"Vieux,
comme toujours ton papier me va droit au coeur. Et tu dis juste... si c'était Beckett ! Hélas... le petit clan des snobs et de l'intelligentzia fait la loi, le bon goût et la réputation... Les vendredis soir Louis Nucera part à la campagne faire du vélo et travailler à son roman. Le mieux, pour l'instant, serait d'arranger q.q. chose avec Aline. Moi je peux me rendre libre et je serai content de te voir. à bientôt donc. ton pote. ABoudard." ["Old friend, as always your piece goes straight to my heart. And you're right... if it were Beckett! Alas... the little clan of snobs and intelligentsia makes the law, good taste and reputation... On Friday evenings Louis Nucera goes to the countryside to cycle and work on his novel. The best thing, for now, would be to arrange something with Aline. I can make myself free and I'll be happy to see you. See you soon then. Your buddy. ABoudard."]
André Tillieu from Brussels, very close friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, maintained correspondence with Alphonse Boudard for almost thirty years, from 1972 until the latter's death in 2000.
The Parisian satirical writer very quickly showed him his friendship, considering him as one of the rare critics to understand him perfectly to the point of clearly explaining in his reviews what he himself expressed only incompletely and sometimes confusedly in his books.
André Tillieu thus became part of the small circle of Alphonse Boudard's true friends alongside Gros Georges (Georges Brassens), le Niçois (Louis Nucéra) and René Fallet with whom he loved to share hearty well-watered meals and cycling trips. As death gradually took away his best friends one by one, André Tillieu remained one of Alphonse's very last buddies.

First edition in French, one of 100 numbered copies on American laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vellum, deluxe copies after 20 on China paper.
A small black stain at upper left corner of front cover.
Fine copy.

First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper.
Rare and handsome copy, with bookplate pasted at foot of verso of front cover.
Autograph inscription signed by François Bernouard to the poet Adolphe Lacuzon: "... A monsieur Lacuzon, en témoignage de ma double admiration, celle du poète et de l'homme..." ["... To Mr. Lacuzon, in testimony of my double admiration, that of the poet and of the man..."]

First edition of each volume, with print runs varying from 297 to 1,250 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies along with the reimposed editions.
Spine of the fifth volume split, printed "nrf" mention scratched on the back cover of the first volume of the seventh part.
Rare and handsome complete set with publisher's slip.
Autograph inscription dated 1929 and signed by Roger Martin du Gard, on a loose leaf: tribute from the author, absent from Paris, to Robert de Saint-Jean.

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

First edition, one of 225 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe issue.
A transverse fold at head of front cover, otherwise a handsome full-margined copy.
Contributions by Georges Bernanos: "Lettre à Frédéric Lefèvre", Max Jacob: "Renoncer à toute richesse" & "Jeunesse lacustre" & "Angoisses et autres", Henri Massis: "Charles Maurras et le sentiment de la mort" & "Paul Valéry et sa pensée", Nicolas Berdiaeff "Le destin de la culture", Jean Cocteau: "Daisy en France", Daisy Ashford: "Les jeunes visiteurs ou le plan de Mr Salteena", Julien Green: "La traversée inutile"...

First edition printed in 70 numbered copies on Normandy vellum, ours unnumbered and unsigned by Guy Lévis-Mano.
Work illustrated with an etching by Kurt Séligmann as frontispiece.
A handsome copy.

First edition illustrated with photographs, one of 200 numbered and named copies.
Publisher's full brown cloth binding, smooth spine, smooth spine.
Handsome copy complete with its folding map at the beginning of the volume.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Some traces of rubbing to the joints and to the back cover.
Iconography.
Autograph inscription signed by André Lajoinie to a woman named Annick.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Beautiful autograph inscription dated and signed by Pierre Béarn to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier: "Pour Nadine Nimier dont la gentillesse m'émeut - sans doute qu'elle a su garder en elle la lumineuse clarté de l'âme - en la remerciant" ["For Nadine Nimier whose kindness moves me - no doubt she has been able to keep within herself the luminous clarity of the soul - with thanks"]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with drawings by Georges Wolinski.
Nostalgic signed autograph inscription from Claude Confortès to a friend named Matilda: "... ce livre rare et épuisé des folles années. Grâce à toi je suis redevenu dingue. Vive l'EPROUVETTE ! Claude Confortès." ["... this rare and out-of-print book from the crazy years. Thanks to you I've gone crazy again. Long live L'EPROUVETTE! Claude Confortès."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy despite two small stains in the margin of the back cover and on an inner flap.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Yves Peyré to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier.

First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on laid paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy despite some light rubbing to the joints and a light discoloration to the upper right corner of the front cover.
Half tawny morocco binding, smooth spine, boards covered with cream vellum-style cardboard, wood-grain paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Alain Lobstein.

First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy despite the spine being slightly sunned.

First edition, one of 37 numbered copies on Vizille laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy of this work which earned its author the Robert Walser Prize for first novel.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full grey cloth binding, smooth spine, with the illustrated dust jacket which has some minor marginal tears and tiny corner chips of no consequence.
Signed autograph inscription from André Dhôtel to Monsieur Pittner.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 125 numbered copies on Ingres paper, the only deluxe copies after 25 on Hollande paper.
A handsome copy.

First edition of this issue of the magazine consisting of two folded sheets.
Handsome copy.
On the first, a color woodcut depicting Alphonse Karr by Emile Cohl.
On the following, text by Pierre and Paul in first edition titled "Alphonse Karr".

First edition of this issue of the magazine founded by writer Félicien Champsaur and illustrator Alfred Le Petit, consisting of two folded sheets.
Handsome copy.
On the first, a color woodcut depicting Albert Robida by Alfred Le Petit.
On the following, text by Félicien Champsaur in first edition titled "Albert Robida".

First edition of this issue of the magazine consisting of two folded sheets.
Handsome copy.
On the first, a color lithograph representing Daubray by Emile Cohl.
On the following ones, text by Pierre et Paul in first edition entitled "Daubray".

First edition of this issue of the magazine consisting of two folded sheets.
Handsome copy despite some minor worming.
On the first, a color woodcut representing Paul Bourget by Emile Cohl.
On the following ones, text by Jules Laforgue in first edition entitled "Paul Bourget".

First edition, one of 88 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copies after 13 on Holland paper.
Rare and very handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Pierre Courtade to Jean Claval.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Boards soiled, important coffee stain on the second board and at the foot of the first leaves, foxing on the edges.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Kléber Haedens to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier, leader, with Antoine Blondin, of the Hussards, literary movement of which Kléber Haedens was a member: "Pour toi Nadine, je pense à toi et je t'embrasse. Kléber" ["For you Nadine, I think of you and I embrace you. Kléber"].
Moving provenance: from the library of Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier.

First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on pure rag Lana laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 944 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies after 111 reimposed.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on wove paper, deluxe copies after 50 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.
Marcel Prévost's manuscript signature on the half-title page.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 5 on Holland paper.
Some foxing to boards.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dorsenne: "A mon ami le sergent Muzereau de la classe !!! Cé témoignage d'affection d'un simple pékin ! Jean Dorsennus." ["To my friend sergeant Muzereau of the class!!! This token of affection from a simple civilian! Jean Dorsennus."]

First edition of the French translation, one of 25 numbered copies on vélin dap-cau, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and boards lightly and marginally lightened as usual.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
Very handsome copy.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Dated and signed autograph inscription, in pencil, from Pierre Alechinsky to Jacques Bertin

First edition, one of 1300 numbered copies on sunburst white alfa.
Fine copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 325 numbered copies on vélin d'Artois, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition printed on alfa paper.
Small tears to the margins of the covers which is inevitable given the fragility of this work.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Japan Imperial paper, deluxe issue.
Handsome full-margined copy despite the spine and covers being slightly and marginally lightened, a light stain in the margin of one deckled edge.
Work illustrated with drawings in the text.
Our copy is enriched with an autograph letter signed by Charles Léger about works he has already written on Balzac.

First edition.
Publisher's binding in full boards, smooth spine, complete with its translucent paper dust jacket with marginal yellowing.
Manuscript signature of Thomas Hechtte on the half-title page.
Provenance: from the library of Ulrike Bergweiler.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy with illustrated cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Daix to Jean Claval.

First edition of the French translation, one of 10 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 5 on Rives laid paper.
Restoration to the slipcase split at foot along its entire length, otherwise handsome copy.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Some foxing on the covers, paper yellowed.
Work illustrated with two portraits of Louis Pergaud.
Beautiful and touching autograph inscription dated and signed by Edmond Rocher: "A Léon Bocquet l'ami et le premier éditeur de Louis Pergaud en affectueuse communion en la pensée du cher disparu. Edmond Rocher. Nbre 1923." ["To Léon Bocquet the friend and first publisher of Louis Pergaud in affectionate communion in memory of the dear departed. Edmond Rocher. November 1923."]

First edition of this unpublished text presented by Claude Debon, one of 50 numbered copies on laid paper, ours one of 26 lettered copies, deluxe printing.
Pleasant copy, bookplate pasted facing the title page.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on Holland paper, ours unnumbered, the only printing after 20 copies on antique paper and 5 hors commerce.
The first volume contains the commentary on Giovanni Battista Bracelli by Tristan Tzara, followed by "L'aventure d'un livre et notes bibliographiques" ["The adventure of a book and bibliographical notes"] by publisher Alain Brieux.
The second volume is a facsimile reproduction of Bracelli's book, "Bizzarie", illustrated with 50 engravings created in 1624.
The facsimile was printed from the only complete and known copy, that of American bibliophile Mr. Lessing Rosenwald.
This illustration volume is bound in full boards in imitation of medieval vellum with ties.
Slipcase and chemise in full brown boards, smooth spine unlettered, title label pasted on the slipcase.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Claude Lévi-Strauss to Nadine Nimier: "Pour Nadine avec les amitiés de Lévi-Strauss." ["For Nadine with friendship from Lévi-Strauss."]

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine lightly yellowed, foxing to front cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Michel Tournier to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary: "Pour Ulrike Bergweiler. En toute amitié. Michel Tournier." ["For Ulrike Bergweiler. In friendship. Michel Tournier."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine sunned, a pink stain on the front cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Félicien Marceau to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary: "Pour Ulrike de son ami Félicien. Le 17 mars 89." ["For Ulrike from her friend Félicien. March 17, 89."]

First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only printing after 20 copies on san francisco paper.
Handsome copy.
Illustrated with 6 drawings by R. Berton and a photographic portrait of Tristan Derème by Mertens-Auradon.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Tristan Derème to Professor Lereboullet: "... et voici, dans ces feuillets, qu'on évoque le port et le refuge au milieu des tempêtes de la vie - et c'est le seuil fleuri de la vieille maison. On y rêve à Paris, dans le vacarme et la course de la vie quotidienne ! En très cordial hommage.Tristan Derème. 29 -XI - 30." ["... and here, in these pages, one evokes the harbor and refuge in the midst of life's storms - and it is the flowered threshold of the old house. One dreams of it in Paris, in the din and rush of daily life! With very cordial homage. Tristan Derème. 29 -XI - 30."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy complete with dust jacket.
Fine signed autograph inscription by Michel Albertini to a friend named Anne-Rose: "... ces merdicoles qui n'auraient jamais été si drôles et émouvants sans elle... Alors, avec un gros morceau de soleil de Marseille en plus, et que pour vous... chère Anne... ma première..." ["... these merdicoles which would never have been so funny and moving without her... So, with a big piece of Marseille sunshine in addition, and just for you... dear Anne... my first..."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from Jean-Claude Renard to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier.

First edition, one of 112 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.

Edition with some parts in first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by René Depestre to Jean Orizet: "... ces chants d'adieu à quelques chimères du siècle..." ["... these farewell songs to some chimeras of the century..."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Julia Kristeva to Ulrike (Bergweiler): "... qui fait partie de l'esprit des samouraïs..." ["... which is part of the spirit of the samurai..."]

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Signed and inscribed by Régis Debray to Ulrike Bergweiler.

First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper.
This work offers the particularity of being in a bilingual edition: in Breton and, below, the French translation.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 312 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 28 on laid paper.
Handsome copy.
Iconography.

First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on Lana pure rag vellum for each volume, the only deluxe copies.
Very fine complete copy in two volumes of this third part of "Leçons de Ténèbres".

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure rag Arches paper, deluxe copy.
Light foxing to first cover, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Photographic cover, iconography.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Hubert de Leusse to Roland Manescau.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Bertrand Poirot-Delpech: "A Claude Mauriac avec la joie de lui redire (p.296) mon estime. Amicalement." ["To Claude Mauriac with the joy of telling him again (p.296) my esteem. With friendship."]

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine and boards slightly and marginally discolored as usual.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure Lana rag vellum, ours one of 7 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies
A handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine lightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Work illustrated with 174 drawings by Steinlen.
Rare signed autograph inscription by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen.

First edition, very rare, like all first editions by the author.
Half morocco binding with black long-grain corners from the late 19th century signed by Pouillet. Smooth spine decorated with mirror tooling. Author, title and date gilt. Double fillet on boards. Lack to lower corner of half-title and title. P.7 small lack to upper right corner. Paper perfectly fresh.
Romantic drama set in Madrid, where Gautier expresses his passion for bullfighting.

First edition of this complete collection, each volume illustrated with a wood engraving frontispiece and some wood engravings in text.
All volumes as issued in the publisher's green wrappers. The first volume has been restored at head and foot with two paper strips.
Of the utmost rarity.

First edition illustrated with 200 plates and 120 vignettes by Grandville, engraved by Brévière. One plate missing from volume 2 ("Tous l'aimaient éperdument..." in the chapter entitled "Les peines de coeur d'une chatte française". In volume 1, the plates from pages 241 and 378 are incorrectly bound at pages 140 and 275. The frontispiece of the first volume is different in the first volume from most other copies, however the usual frontispiece has been placed further along.
Contemporary half red calf bindings, smooth spines decorated with large uniformly faded gilt tools, marbled paper boards with some minor rubbing as well as on the bindings overall, pebbled paper endpapers and pastedowns. A few very rare foxing spots.
Pleasant copy of this satire of society under the Second Empire.

First edition, admirably illustrated with 201 plates and 120 vignettes by Grandville. This first volume correctly has the first third of the work printed on tinted paper while the rest is on white paper, a characteristic of the first printing; most copies are from a second printing as the leaves are also white like the rest of the work. Moreover, Hetzel's publisher's preface, usually absent, is present here before the prologue. Most copies begin directly with the prologue. The frontispiece of volume 1 has been placed facing p. 32, the engraved half-title entitled Scène de moeurs serving as frontispiece; this half-title is often absent from most copies. The frontispiece and engraved title of volume 2, as well as an engraved half-title also entitled 2e partie have been preserved without the title page of the second volume which has not been bound in this copy. These 2 half-titles, in the first volume Scène de moeurs, in the second volume 2e partie are very often absent from copies.
Near-contemporary half red shagreen bindings with corners. Spines with raised bands with 3 decorated compartments, gilt title and volume number. Separation fillets on boards. Combed edges, echoing the pattern of the endpapers. Signs of rubbing. On the upper board of volume 1, a 2 cm area exposing the cardboard. Superb freshness of the paper, completely free from foxing.
Handsome copy.
This famous publication needs no introduction, a satire of contemporary Parisian society under the Second Empire, an enterprise due to Hetzel, who under the pseudonym Stahl signed several texts and commissioned texts from the most famous writers of the time: Balzac, Musset, Sand, La Bedollière... The last chapter recounts the imprisonment of the various writers who can be seen in enclosures at the Jardin des plantes, where we see Grandville from behind drawing them. One of Grandville's great works of imagination, full of verve and fantasy.