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

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First Editions
  1. Leçons de Ténèbres III. - L'Enfant aux Loups
    Françoise CHANDERNAGOR

    Leçons de Ténèbres III. - L'Enfant aux Loups

    Editions de Fallois|Paris 1990|16 x 23.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
    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".
    €200
  2. Léopold Sédar Senghor l'Africain
    (Léopold Sédar SENGHOR) Hubert de LEUSSE

    Léopold Sédar Senghor l'Africain

    Hatier|Paris 1967|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Photographic cover, iconography.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Hubert de Leusse to Roland Manescau.
    €60
  3. Feuilletons 1972-1982
    Bertrand POIROT-DELPECH

    Feuilletons 1972-1982

    Gallimard|Paris 1982|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    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."]
    €50
  4. Céline makes a cartoon
    Scandale aux Abysses
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    Scandale aux Abysses

    Frédéric Chambriand|Paris 1950|16 x 21.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of the numbered copies on vellum from the Savoie paper mills.
    Work illustrated with original illustrations by Pierre-Marie Renet alias Frédéric Monnier.
    Handsome copy.

    €250
  5. Ma dernière Visite à Loti
    Claude FARRÈRE

    Ma dernière Visite à Loti

    Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1923|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €200
  6. Scandale de la Vertu
    Jean DUTOURD

    Scandale de la Vertu

    Editions de Fallois • L'âge d'homme|Paris 1997|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €180
  7. Barabbas
    Lucien DESCAVES, Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN

    Barabbas

    E. Rey|Paris 1914|15.50 x 20 cm|broché
    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.
    €300
  8. Militona
    Théophile GAUTIER

    Militona

    Desessart|Paris 1847|12.50 x 21 cm|relié
    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.


    €1,000
  9. Le Petit Poucet Revue de la littérature, des théâtres et des modes
    COLLECTIF

    Le Petit Poucet Revue de la littérature, des théâtres et des modes

    Souverain • Pagnerre|Paris 1832-1833|11 x 17 cm|4 volumes brochés
    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.
    €600
  10. Scènes de la vie privée des animaux
    Honoré de BALZAC, Alfred de MUSSET

    Scènes de la vie privée des animaux[Scenes from the Private Lives of Animals]

    J. Hetzel • et Paulin|Paris 1842|18.50 x 27 cm|2 volumes reliés
    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...
    €1,000
  11. Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux
    Jean Ignace Isidore Gérard GRANDVILLE, Honoré de BALZAC

    Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux

    Chez Hetzel et Paulin|à Paris 1842|17.70 x 27 cm|2 volumes reliés
    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...
    €700
  12. Deux poètes Henry de Régnier et Jean Moréas
    Mécislas GOLDBERG, Henri de RÉGNIER

    Deux poètes Henry de Régnier et Jean Moréas

    Editions de la Plume|Paris 1904|18.50 x 25.50 cm|relié
    First edition limited to 200 copies, ours one of 150 on laid paper, illustrated with two photographic portraits hors-texte and two full-page facsimiles of autographs.
    Near-contemporary binding in half brown morocco with corners, smooth spine with mosaic brown morocco pieces, rubbing and small lack at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, red wrappers preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges. Some very occasional worming.
    Our copy is enhanced with an autograph letter signed by Henri de Régnier as well as an autograph leaf bearing a signed dedication from the same to Jean Moréas.
    €200
  13. Physiologie du poète
    SYLVIUS, Honoré DAUMIER

    Physiologie du poète

    J. Laisné|Paris 1841|9 x 14 cm|broché
    Rare first edition of this physiology by Edmond Tixier published under the pseudonym Sylvius.
    Numerous wood engravings in text by Honoré Daumier, not mentioned in the catalogue raisonné.
    Spine entirely restored.
    €100
  14. Du miel aux cendres
    Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS

    Du miel aux cendres

    Plon|Paris 1966|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip, press cutting included.
    Autograph inscription signed by Claude Lévi-Strauss to Nadine Nimier: "Pour Nadine, en lui souhaitant que cette nouvelle année soit tout miel et rien cendres, amicalement Claude Lévi-Strauss." ["For Nadine, wishing her that this new year be all honey and no ashes, with friendship Claude Lévi-Strauss."]
    €500
  15. Marie-Stuart
    Stefan ZWEIG

    Marie-Stuart

    Grasset|Paris 1936|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 68 numbered copies on pur fil paper, after only 13 Japan and 20 Holland.
    Spine with two sun-faded areas at head and foot, endpapers lightly and partially shaded, a manuscript gift inscription at the head of the first endpaper.
    €680
  16. Raymond Radiguet
    David NOAKES

    Raymond Radiguet

    Seghers|Paris 1968|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    New edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy
    Iconography.
    Autograph inscription dated 1977 and signed by David Noakes to Nadine Nimier: "Pour la très chère Nadine en souvenir d'une journée ensoleillée par sa gentillesse. Très tendrement David. 4 Août 77." ["For very dear Nadine in memory of a day brightened by her kindness. Very tenderly David. August 4th 77."]
    We include an affectionate autograph letter signed, one page, from David Noakes to his friend Nadine Nimier sent from Bayreuth and dated July 13th in which he attempts to comfort her after the burglary she recently suffered: "... figure-toi que de telles choses arrivent aussi à New-York...
    €70
  17. Un hivernage dans les glaces
    Jules VERNE

    Un hivernage dans les glaces

    J. Hetzel|Paris 1878 (S.d)|13.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    The rare first edition. 16 out-of-text engravings by Adrien Marie. Un hivernage dans les glaces is one of the first titles in Hetzel's famous white collection; the collection was launched with 9 titles including Un hivernage dans les glaces.
    A primitive first version had previously appeared in the Musée des familles in 1855 spread over several issues of the magazine. This official version was rewritten by Verne, revised and modified, and is the same as found in the collective editions. The primitive version was naturally forgotten, until the Bulletin de la société Jules Verne republished the version in 2003, in a limited edition of 50 copies.
    Publisher's binding type 1, "with oval...
    €1,600
  18. Le Vent Paraclet
    Michel TOURNIER

    Le Vent Paraclet

    Gallimard|Paris 1977|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine and covers marginally yellowed, a shadow on the last endpaper left by a press clipping placed at the end of the volume.
    Signed and inscribed by Michel Tournier to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary: "... en toute complicité de germanistes..." ["... in complete complicity as Germanists..."]

    €100
  19. Gaspard, Melchior & Balthazar
    Michel TOURNIER

    Gaspard, Melchior & Balthazar

    Gallimard|Paris 1980|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine lightly yellowed.
    Signed and inscribed by Michel Tournier to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary: "Pour Ulrike. Michel." ["For Ulrike. Michel."]

    €120
  20. La Pléiade. Ballades, Fabliaux, Nouvelles et Légendes
    Ernst Theodor Amadeus HOFFMANN, Charles DICKENS

    La Pléiade. Ballades, Fabliaux, Nouvelles et Légendes

    Léon Curmer|Paris 1842|13.50 x 20.50 cm|10 livraisons en 8 volumes brochés sous chemise et étui
    First printing of this important Romantic publication issued in 10 parts in 8 volumes.
    Literary contributions by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann "Le conseiller Krespel", Charles Dickens "Le baron de Grogzwig", Matthias Emmich "Geneviève de Brabant", Sâvitrî "Episode du Mahabharata", Homer "Le combat des rats et des grenouilles", Gottfried August Bürger "Lénore", Paul Gavarni "Madame Acker", Marie de France "Lai des deux amants" and "Lai du Bisclaveret", Ludwig Tieck "La réconciliation", Henri Blaze "Rosemonde" correctly containing 34 pages, which identifies the first printing as opposed to the...
    €1,000
  21. Les Tablettes de Buis d'Apromenia Avitia
    Pascal QUIGNARD

    Les Tablettes de Buis d'Apromenia Avitia

    Gallimard|Paris 1984|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies
    Handsome copy despite a small discoloration stain on the first cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pascal Quignard to Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard: "Pour Ulrike, avec toute mon amitié. Pascal." ["For Ulrike, with all my friendship. Pascal."]
    €100
  22. Rire et Pleurer
    François WEYERGANS

    Rire et Pleurer

    Grasset|Paris 1990|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine and boards marginally and lightly sunned.
    Fine dated autograph inscription signed by François Weyergans to his friend Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard: "Chère Ulrike, merci d'écouter la musique de "Rire et Pleurer" (qui est la traduction de "lachen und weinen" poème de Rückert, musique de Schubert...) avec toute mon affection, pour toujours, ton François. 1990." ["Dear Ulrike, thank you for listening to the music of 'Rire et Pleurer' (which is the translation of 'lachen und weinen' poem by Rückert, music by Schubert...) with all my affection, forever, your François. 1990."]
    €60
  23. Céline and his Vision
    Erika OSTROVSKY

    Céline and his Vision

    New york university press • University of London press limited|New York • & London 1967|14 x 21.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur

    First edition.
    A shadow left by a piece of postal label on an endpaper and on the facing page where the autograph inscription appears.
    Publisher's binding in full black cloth, smooth spine, complete with its photographic dust jacket which has small marginal tears.
    Autograph tribute dated and signed by Erika Ostrovsky in French to Nadine Nimier, widow and wife of Roger Nimier who, after the war, rehabilitated Louis-Ferdinand with French publishers: "Avec beaucoup d'amitiés. Erika Ostrovsky. Juin 1967."
    We include a promotional bookplate from the "New york university press" enriched with Erika Ostrovky's...

    €100
  24. Le Lys d'Or
    Philippe SOLLERS

    Le Lys d'Or

    Gallimard|Paris 1989|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine yellowed, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Dated autograph inscription signed by Philippe Sollers to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

    €80
  25. Modry Husar [Le Hussard bleu]
    Roger NIMIER

    Modry Husar [Le Hussard bleu]

    Odeon|Praha [Prague] 1968|13.50 x 21 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition in Czech, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Publisher's full gray cloth binding, smooth spine, with the illustrated dust jacket which has some marginal tears.
    Provenance: from the library of Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier.



    €100
  26. Zamilovany d'Artagnan [D'Artagnan amoureux]
    Roger NIMIER

    Zamilovany d'Artagnan [D'Artagnan amoureux]

    Spolocnost Priatelov|Bratislava 1978|13.50 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition in Slovak, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Publisher's full gray cloth binding, smooth spine, with the illustrated dust jacket.
    Provenance: from the library of Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier.



    €100
  27. Le Propre de l'Homme
    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 Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Very fine copy.
    €300
  28. La Mort du petit Cheval
    Hervé BAZIN

    La Mort du petit Cheval

    Grasset|Paris 1950|12 x 18.50 cm|relié sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Montval, deluxe copies with 20 on vélin de Rives reserved for Jean Loize bookshop.
    Full tawny morocco binding, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, boards decorated with curved black morocco plaques representing horseshoes within which pieces of skin evoking the coat of a pinto bay tobiano horse (mixture of brown and cream white) have been applied, brown paper endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt, covers and spine preserved, half chocolate brown morocco chemise with bands, brown-grey paper boards, tawny morocco title label, slipcase edged with chocolate brown morocco, brown-grey paper boards, elegant and spectacular binding signed D. H...
    €4,000
  29. Le Château de Cène
    [Bernard NOËL as] Urbain d' ORLHAC, François LUNVEN

    Le Château de Cène[The Castle of the Last Supper]

    Jérôme Martineau|Paris 1969|14.50 x 21 cm|broché sous une boîte cartonnée
    Rare first edition of this masterpiece of erotic literature, one of 120 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    This issue, complete with its cardboard box, bears the cover of "Fata Morgana" editions, while the ordinary issue bears the name of Jérôme Martineau editions.
    The covers of the "Fata Morgana" edition are slightly and uniformly sunned without gravity.
    Our copy, N°22, indeed contains, like the first 50 pure laid paper copies, the original engraving by François Lunven which he signed in pencil.


    €2,500
  30. La Voie des Masques
    Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS

    La Voie des Masques[The Way of the Masks]

    Skira|Genève [Geneva] 1975|16.50 x 21.50 cm|2 volumes brochés sous étui
    First edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
    Richly illustrated.
    A handsome copy, complete with its slipcase.
    Inscribed by Claude Lévi-Strauss to his friend Nadine Nimier at the beginning of the first volume: "Pour Nadine. Avec l'amitié de Claude Lévi-Strauss."
    €900
  31. La Louve de Mervent
    Michel RAGON

    La Louve de Mervent

    Albin Michel|Paris 1985|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Front endpaper marginally creased, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Michel Ragon to Marcel Arland.
    €40
  32. La Première Education sentimentale
    Gustave FLAUBERT

    La Première Education sentimentale

    Seuil|Paris 1973|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First separate edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure laid Marais paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A fold at the foot of the spine, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €380
  33. Calligrammes
    Guillaume APOLLINAIRE, Pablo PICASSO

    Calligrammes

    Mercure de France|Paris 1918|14.50 x 23 cm|relié

    First edition, a first impression copy numbered in the press.

    Binding in half brown morocco, spine in five compartments, gilt date at the foot, geometric pattern paper boards and endpapers in the same paper, top edge gilt, wrappers and spine preserved in perfect condition, binding signed by T. Boichot.

    Apollinaire's second major poetic work with bold graphic innovations and a portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire by Pablo Picasso as frontispiece.
    “Some of the best war poems, all languages combined, are brought together in this collection, alongside experimental works such as Les Fenêtres (close to Cubism) and La Jolie Rousse, which were far ahead of their...

    €7,500
  34. Poil de Carotte
    Jules RENARD (to Léon XANROF)

    Poil de Carotte

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1900|14 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, on ordinary paper, of the theatrical adaptation of the author's masterpiece.
    Bradel binding in full moiré-patterned paper, smooth spine, mustard morocco title-label, covers with marginal restorations preserved, binding signed by Thomas Boichot.
    Handsome copy attractively bound.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jules Renard to Xanrof.


    €800
  35. Un pauvre Type
    Erskine CALDWELL

    Un pauvre Type

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 110 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy despite the spine very slightly faded.
    €80
  36. La Cabale
    Thornton WILDER

    La Cabale

    Gallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 66 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  37. Sérénade
    James M. CAIN

    Sérénade

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, with fifth edition statement.
    A handsome copy.
    €60
  38. Un Garçon sans Importance
    Marcel MOULOUDJI

    Un Garçon sans Importance

    Gallimard|Paris 1971|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription by Marcel Mouloudji to Jean Claval enhanced with a small drawn sun.
    €50
  39. Fortune virile
    André FRAIGNEAU, François-Martin SALVAT

    Fortune virile

    Editions du livre moderne|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine sunned and foxed with two small tears, foxing to boards.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by André Fraigneau to a writer friend named Henri: "A vous cher Henri, que j'admire et que j'aime dans l'impatience de cette gageure et l'espoir de Sylvie. Son vieil André." ["To you dear Henri, whom I admire and love in the impatience of this wager and the hope of Sylvie. Your old André."]


    €150
  40. A vif enfin la Nuit
    Bernard NOËL, Ghislain QUEVY

    A vif enfin la Nuit

    Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1968|15 x 26 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches paper, deluxe edition.
    Covers lightly sunned, handsome interior condition.
    Our copy includes, like the 50 copies of the deluxe edition, the original etching by Ghislian Quévy which he signed and numbered.
    €200
  41. 1910-1960 Kléber-Colombes
    Jean GIONO

    1910-1960 Kléber-Colombes

    Nrf|Paris 1960|21 x 31 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
    First edition of this work printed for the fiftieth anniversary of the famous Kléber-Colombes tire company.
    Photographic illustrations by Roger Catherineau and Michel Desmarteau, work produced after the model by Jean Garcia.
    Fine copy complete with its chemise and full grey cloth slipcase, the slipcase with some minor scratches and splits.
    Text by Jean Giono.
    €150
  42. Les Echanges légers
    (to Robert BRASILLACH) Paul MOUSSET

    Les Echanges légers

    Grasset|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Two small and light dampstains on the spine.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Cassandre.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Mousset to Robert Brasillach.
    €150
  43. Stern auf der Schwelle
    Johannes HUBNER, Rolf SZYMANSKI

    Stern auf der Schwelle[Star on the Threshold]

    Julliard|Paris 1967|12.50 x 21 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Uru paper, deluxe copy.
    Publisher's full red cardboard binding, smooth spine, a shadow having marginally and vertically lightened the front cover
    Like all copies from the deluxe edition, our copy includes the original engraving by Rolf Szymanski which he signed and justified in pencil.
    €250
  44. Vingt et Une Chansons de Shakespeare & de son temps
    Lucien JACQUES

    Vingt et Une Chansons de Shakespeare & de son temps

    Chez l'auteur|Manosque 1953|12.50 x 16.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition of the adaptation established by Lucien Jacques printed in 200 numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with 20 linocuts by Lucien Jacques.

    €60
  46. Jerry Frish Détective
    Nellise CHILD

    Jerry Frish Détective

    Librairie des Champs-Elysées|Paris 1936|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Publisher's binding in full bicolored yellow and black boards, smooth spine, complete with its dust jacket illustrated by Jean Bernard.
    Minor marginal tears to the dust jacket, not affecting the illustration.
    Very handsome copy

    €50
  47. Les Humeurs de la Mer. Les Mâitres du Temps
    Vladimir VOLKOFF

    Les Humeurs de la Mer. Les Mâitres du Temps

    L'âge d'homme|Paris 1980|15.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    First endpaper marginally creased without significance.
    Autograph inscription signed by Vladimir Volkoff to Bertrand Poirot-Delpech: "Pour monsieur Poirot-Delpech, souvenir fidèle de l'auteur." ["For Mr. Poirot-Delpech, faithful regards from the author."]
    €60
  48. La Jeunesse de Studs Lonigan
    James Thomas FARRELL

    La Jeunesse de Studs Lonigan

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 165 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    A fine copy.


    €120
  49. Si proche et lointaine
    Louis ROCHE

    Si proche et lointaine

    Gallimard|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    Louis Roché was a diplomat and resistance fighter close to Radio-Londres.

    €150
  50. Le Château de Cène
    [Bernard NOËL as] Urbain d' ORLHAC

    Le Château de Cène

    Jérôme Martineau|Paris 1969|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper of this masterpiece of erotic literature.
    A small dampstain at head of first endpaper, copy complete with its grey suede dust jacket whose spine is lightly yellowed.
    We include a court summons in the name of Nadine Nimier, issued by bailiff Gustave Karsenti and dated 19 June 1973, as a witness for Bernard Noël's lawyer, prosecuted by the court in criminal proceedings at the 17th chamber on 25 June 1973 for offence against public morals through his work "Le Château de Cène".
    Despite the defence and testimony of Nadine Nimier, Bernard Noël, the author of the work, was condemned on 9 July 1973 to a 3000 franc fine and his publisher, Jérome...
    €150
  51. Carte d'Identité
    Colette DEBLE, Bernard NOËL

    Carte d'Identité

    Editions Unes|s. l. 1986|12.50 x 15 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 101 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue after 23 Rives and 1 pur fil accompanied by the manuscript and original drawings.
    Work illustrated with drawings by Colette Deblé.
    Fine copy complete with its fragile illustrated cover of crystal paper.


    €80
  52. Les Pérégrines
    Jeanne BOURIN

    Les Pérégrines

    François Bourin|Paris 1989|15 x 22 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite a small tear at the upper left corner of the first cover.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jeanne Bourin to a friend named Colette.
    €40
  53. Pèlerinage à la Terre
    Robert SHECKLEY

    Pèlerinage à la Terre

    Denoël|Paris 1960|12 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy.

    €60
  54. Là-Bas et ailleurs
    Charles BEAUMONT

    Là-Bas et ailleurs

    Denoël|Paris 1959|12 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy.

    €60
  55. Le Voyage des morts
    François AUGIÉRAS (inscribed to Luc ESTANG)

    Le Voyage des morts

    La nef de Paris|Paris 1959|14 x 19 cm|broché
    Definitive edition on ordinary paper of this work published under the pseudonym Abdallah Chaamba, with "Service de Presse" printed at foot of back cover.
    Some foxing spots to margin of front cover.
    Very rare signed autograph inscription from François Augiéras to Luc Estang.
    €1,800
  56. Le Temps des Autres
    Marc ALYN

    Le Temps des Autres

    La Vague à l'âme|La Tronche 1991|13 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Pleasant copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Marc Alyn to Alain Bosquet: "... ce temps des autres de mes vingt ans couleur de feu avec ma fraternelle et fidèle amitié..." ["...this time of others from my twenty years fire-colored with my fraternal and faithful friendship..."]

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    €40
  57. Le Vagabond
    Fritz LEIBER

    Le Vagabond

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1969|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First French edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy.

    €80
  58. L'Année du Soleil calme
    Wilson TUCKER

    L'Année du Soleil calme

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1973|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First French edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A very handsome copy.

    €80
  59. La Croisade de l'Idiot
    Clifford SIMAK

    La Croisade de l'Idiot

    Denoël|Paris 1961|12 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Very fine copy.

    €50
  60. La grande Sortie
    Marcel MOULOUDJI

    La grande Sortie

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed and inscribed copy from Marcel Mouloudji to Jean Claval.
    €50
  61. La Dimension des Miracles
    Robert SHECKLEY

    La Dimension des Miracles

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1973|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Very handsome copy.

    €100
  62. Question de Poids
    Hal CLEMENT

    Question de Poids

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1971|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Very handsome copy.

    €60
  63. Catalogue des oeuvres de Georges Mathieu présentées à la Manufacture nationale des Gobelins en Septembre-Octobre 1969
    Georges MATHIEU

    Catalogue des oeuvres de Georges Mathieu présentées à la Manufacture nationale des Gobelins en Septembre-Octobre 1969

    Manufacture nationale des Gobelins|Paris 1969|32 x 32 cm|broché
    First edition of this illustrated catalogue of reproductions of works by Georges Mathieu.
    Front cover of the catalogue slightly warped and stained in upper left corner.
    Text by Dominique Quignon-Fleuret.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Georges Mathieu on the third-to-last page of the catalogue "Pour Gisèle Freund en très sensible hommage de Mathieu 72" ["For Gisèle Freund with very heartfelt tribute from Mathieu 72"] enhanced with an original drawing in black ink and a collage using a piece of red felt.


    €1,200
  64. Je suis Ecrivain
    François WEYERGANS

    Je suis Ecrivain

    Gallimard|Paris 1989|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Spine lightly sunned.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by François Weyergans to his friend Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard: "Chère Ulrike, voici de mes nouvelles ! En souhaitant que mes deux personnages deviennent tes amis pendant ces allers-retours France-Japon, enfant-adulte, je-il, travail-flânerie, etc-etc. Avec la grande affection de l'auteur. François. 1989" ["Dear Ulrike, here is my news! Hoping that my two characters will become your friends during these round trips France-Japan, child-adult, I-he, work-leisure, etc-etc. With the great affection of the author. François. 1989"] enhanced with...
    €100
  65. La Paix
    Ernst JÜNGER

    La Paix

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  66. Voyage atlantique
    Ernst JÜNGER

    Voyage atlantique

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Minor worming and a stain to the back cover, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
    €80
  67. Orénoque
    Fernand LEGER, Robert GANZO

    Orénoque

    S. n.|Paris 1937|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition illustrated with 3 original drawings by Fernand Léger and printed in 150 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
    A rare and handsome copy.
    €800
  68. Soleil irréductible
    André FRÉNAUD

    Soleil irréductible

    Ides et Calendes|Neuchâtel 1946|19 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1025 numbered copies on ivory laid paper, ours one of the 25 hors commerce copies, the only printing after 32 vélin du Marais.
    Handsome copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription by André Frénaud: "A Lili & Jean Dubuffet. Malamour peut-être mais l'amitié comme la poésie est soleil irréductible. A. Frénaud." ["To Lili & Jean Dubuffet. Malamour perhaps but friendship like poetry is irreducible sun. A. Frénaud."]
    €150
  69. Derrière le miroir numéro spécial Jacques Monory
    Jacques MONORY

    Derrière le miroir numéro spécial Jacques Monory

    Maeght éditeur|Paris 1978|28.50 x 37.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Arches Vellum, only large papers.
    Spine of the chemise slightly faded, a beautiful copy.
    Issue illustrated with 4 original lithographs by Jacques Monory.
    Text by Alain Jouffroy.
    A beautiful copy.
    Handwritten signature by Jacques Monory in pencil on the colophon.
    €700
  70. Les grands Fonds
    Bernard WOLFE

    Les grands Fonds

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First French edition, one of 41 numbered copies on pure linen, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine and boards lightly and marginally faded as usual, otherwise handsome copy

    €80
  71. Le Vent Paraclet
    Michel TOURNIER

    Le Vent Paraclet

    Gallimard|Paris 1977|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine very lightly sunned without significance, a small stain to lower right corner of rear board.
    Signed autograph inscription from Michel Tournier to Ulrike Bergweiler, who was secretary to Antoine Gallimard.




    €150
  72. Mon Sida
    Jean-Paul ARON

    Mon Sida

    Christian Bourgois|Paris 1988|12 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jean-Paul Aron to Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard.

    €120
  73. Bonheur impair et passe
    Françoise SAGAN

    Bonheur impair et passe

    Julliard|Paris 1964|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches vellum, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €600
  74. En état de Poésie
    René DEPESTRE

    En état de Poésie

    Les Editeurs Français Réunis|Paris 1980|10.50 x 13.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Publisher's full green cloth binding, smooth spine, green paper endpapers and pastedowns.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by René Depestre to Arnaud Spire.
    €150
  75. Morsure
    Francis CARCO

    Morsure

    Ferenczi|Paris 1949|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vellum, deluxe copy.
    First endpaper slightly and partially shadowed, otherwise a handsome and rare full-margined copy.
    €250
  76. La Muse aux violettes
    Renée VIVIEN, Camille LEMERCIER D'ERM

    La Muse aux violettes

    Sansot|Paris 1910|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition printed with a small number of copies.
    A poem by Renée Vivien at the top of the work.
    A beautiful and very rare copy.
    In memoriam...
    €480
  77. Le Coeur absolu
    Philippe SOLLERS

    Le Coeur absolu

    Gallimard|Paris 1987|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
    Signed and inscribed copy from Philippe Sollers to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

    €100
  78. Portrait du Joueur
    Philippe SOLLERS

    Portrait du Joueur

    Gallimard|Paris 1984|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket.
    Signed and inscribed copy from Philippe Sollers to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

    €100
  79. Alfatride
    Vassilis VASSILIKOS

    Alfatride

    Gallimard|Paris 1978|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy with the illustrated dust jacket.
    Autograph inscription signed by Vassilis Vassilikos to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

    €100
  80. Je sublime
    Benjamin PÉRET

    Je sublime

    Editions Surréalistes|Paris 1936|10 x 14.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue after 1 nacre Japan, 15 imperial Japan and 25 Normandy.
    Front cover and spine slightly faded as usual.
    €350
  81. Notes sur la Magie et le Vol
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    Notes sur la Magie et le Vol

    Les pas perdus|Paris 1952|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  82. Journaliers 1937-1939
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    Journaliers 1937-1939

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine browned with a small lack at foot.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Marcel Jouhandeau: "Pour Marcel Aymé de tout coeur, je veux voir sa pièce et ne reçois rien. Marcel J. 5 Dec.61." ["For Marcel Aymé with all my heart, I want to see his play and receive nothing. Marcel J. 5 Dec.61."]
    €120
  83. La Barbarie à Visage humain
    Bernard-Henri LÉVY

    La Barbarie à Visage humain

    Grasset|Paris 1977|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Rare and fine full-page signed autograph inscription from Bernard-Henri Lévy to Jean-Louis Guillaud on his master work, which reads like a manifesto: "... because the 'left' changes, intellectuals 'resist' and this barbarie à visage humain bears witness to it, in respectful homage. Bernard-Henry Lévy."
    €200
  84. La Vénus des aveugles
    Renée VIVIEN (inscribed to Jeanne de BELLUNE)

    La Vénus des aveuglesThe Venus of the Blind

    Lemerre|Paris 1904|13 x 19 cm|relié
    La Vénus des aveugles [The Venus of the Blind]
    Lemerre | Paris 1904 | 13 x 19 cm | in original wrappers
    First edition for which no grand papier (deluxe) copy were printed.
    Cover illustrated by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer. Spine discreetly restored.

    Rare inscription from the author to Jeanne de Bellune “à mon amour de petit Jeannot” ("To my love, little Jeannot").

    End-of-century cocotte, the Viscountess of Juromenha was the lover of several intellectual female figures in the early 20th century, such as Renée Vivien and Liane de Pougy, who described her as “little gnome”. There remains...
    €3,500
  85. Fourbis
    Michel LEIRIS

    Fourbis

    Gallimard|Paris 1955|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, with mention of second edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Leiris to Jean Claval.
    €150
  86. Soleil du Sud
    Erskine CALDWELL

    Soleil du Sud

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 86 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly discolored.
    €80
  87. Le Surréalisme au Cinéma
    Jacques B. BRUNIUS, Marcel DUCHAMP

    Le Surréalisme au Cinéma

    Arcanes|Paris 1954|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition with illustrated cover by Marcel Duchamp.
    Iconography.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  88. Chronique d'un Temps troublé
    (to Sacha GUITRY) René BENJAMIN

    Chronique d'un Temps troublé

    Plon|Paris 1938|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the service de presse.
    Significant ink stains at head of second volume affecting only very slightly and marginally the final front endpaper, small marginal tears to boards.
    Precious dated inscription signed by René Benjamin: "A Sacha Guitry, ce livre qui n'a qu'une idée, parbleu, c'est de lui plaire." ["To Sacha Guitry, this book which has only one idea, by Jove, it is to please him."]
    €60
  89. Sur la Route de Papier
    Erik ORSENNA

    Sur la Route de Papier

    Stock|Paris 2012|13 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    A handsome copy, with press cutting attached.
    Handsome dated autograph inscription signed by Erik Orsenna to his friend Nadine Nimier: "Pour Nadine, cher Nadine, souvenirs, souvenirs, oh comme je t'embrasse ! Bon(s) voyage(s) sur la route du papier notre cher et vieux compagnon ! Je t'embrasse. Ton vieil Erik. 6.VI.2012." ["For Nadine, dear Nadine, memories, memories, oh how I embrace you! Good journey(s) on the paper route, our dear and old companion! I embrace you. Your old Erik. 6.VI.2012."]

    €60
  90. Le Chant du Dniéper
    Zalman SHNEOUR

    Le Chant du Dniéper

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 165 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite minimal foxing at head of covers.
    €150
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