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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. 2 Stances pour émouvoir
    Jean CORDESSE, Jean-Marie QUENEAU

    2 Stances pour émouvoir

    Editions de la Goulotte|Vézelay 1995|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 50 numbered copies on vellum, ours one of the 15 hors commerce copies.
    Work illustrated by Jean-Marie Queneau.
    Manuscript signatures of Jean-Marie Queneau and Jean Cordesse in pencil at the colophon.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Cordesse in pencil to Claude Couffon: "... en témoignage d'estime et d'amitié ce peu, mais habillé de luxe par des "amis substanciels" de J. Cordesse." ["in testimony of esteem and friendship this little work, but dressed in luxury by "substantial friends" of J. Cordesse."]
    €350
  2. Les Cercles de l'Enfer. - Los Circulos del Infierno
    Justo Jorge PADRON

    Les Cercles de l'Enfer. - Los Circulos del Infierno

    Leuvense Schrijversaktie|Louvain [Louvain] 1983|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First bilingual edition, the French translation placed opposite the Spanish text.
    Handsome copy.
    Preface by Arthur Lundkvist, introduction by Eugène Van Itterbeek.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Justo Jorge Padron to the poet Liliane Wouters.
    €60
  3. Paris et la Province
    Henri MONNIER

    Paris et la Province

    Garnier frères|Paris 1866|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half brown morocco shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, date gilt at foot, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of pebbled paper, covers and sunned spine preserved, top edge gilt, bookplate pasted on pastedown, binding signed René Aussourd.
    Some minor foxing without significance.
    Handsome copy beautifully bound.
    €150
  4. Les Bourgeois de Paris. Scènes comiques
    Henri MONNIER

    Les Bourgeois de Paris. Scènes comiques

    Charpentier|Paris 1854|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Full navy blue cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, date and double gilt fillets at foot, brown shagreen title-label, binding signed in blind by Pierson.
    Some minor foxing of no consequence.
    €80
  5. Poemas de la Muerte y de la Vida
    Cristina LACASA

    Poemas de la Muerte y de la Vida

    Instituto de estudios ilerdenses|Lérida [Lleida] 1965|12 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Fine copy complete with its wraparound band.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Cristina Lacasa to poet Marcel Hennart, in which she specifies her address in Lérida, Spain.
    €50
  6. (FOUS LITTERAIRES) Larmes et Sourires
    Jean George, sir TOLLEMACHE SINCLAIR

    (FOUS LITTERAIRES) Larmes et Sourires

    Chaix & Cie|Paris 1912|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition complete with the Sinclair clan tartan bookmark.
    Covers lightly soiled, four light dampstains to boards, handsome interior condition.
    Work illustrated with 112 plates and a portrait of the author at the beginning of the volume.
    €200
  7. La Roche-qui-tue
    Pierre MAËL, SCOTT

    La Roche-qui-tue

    A. Mame & fils|Tours 1898|22 x 28.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    Edition illustrated by Scott.
    Publisher's full mouse-grey cloth binding, smooth spine, front cover decorated with a large plate by Paul Souze, grey-blue paper endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt, corners slightly bumped without significance.
    Fine copy.
    €80
  8. Le grand Troupeau
    Jean GIONO

    Le grand Troupeau[The Great Herd]

    Nrf|Paris 1931|17 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 109 copies numbered on Lafuma pure wove paper and reset in quarto tellière format, deluxe issue.
    Two discreet restorations to the head and tail of the spine.
    A pleasing copy.
    €1,200
  9. Le tailleur de pierres de Saint-Point
    Alphonse de LAMARTINE

    Le tailleur de pierres de Saint-Point

    Furne • Pagnerre • Lecou|Paris 1851|15 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition. Frontispiece engraved on steel depicting the château de Saint-Point.
    Contemporary half dark green shagreen binding. Spine with raised bands decorated with ornate compartments. Dark green shagreen title-label, gilt initials F. C. at foot. Foxing to endpapers and first 4 leaves, light scattered foxing thereafter. Some rubbing. Tiny lack along upper joint at head. Good copy.

    €400
  10. Panama or the Adventures of my seven Uncles
    John DOS PASSOS, Blaise CENDRARS

    Panama or the Adventures of my seven Uncles[Panama ou les aventures de mes sept oncles]

    Harper & Brothers|New-York [New York] • & London 1931|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the English translation established by John Dos Passos and printed in 300 copies on Utopian laid paper.
    Bookplate pasted to verso of front cover, spine sunned with a tear at foot with minimal lacks, a stain in margin of front cover, small adhesive paper marks at head and foot of last endpaper and inner flap.
    Work illustrated with original illustrations by John Dos Passos.
    Autograph signatures of B. Cendrars and J. Dos Passos on the justification page.
    €700
  11. Règle du Jeu
    Raymond RADIGUET

    Règle du Jeu

    Editions du Rocher|Paris 1957|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on vélin du Marais paper, ours being one of the 10 hors commerce copies justified in pencil, from the deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  12. Matinales
    Jacques CHARDONNE

    Matinales

    Albin Michel|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1100 numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Handsome copy.


    €50
  13. Sept Propos sur le septième Ange
    Michel FOUCAULT

    Sept Propos sur le septième Ange

    Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1986|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on laid paper, deluxe issue.
    Bookplate pasted on endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €350
  14. Scandale aux Abysses
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    Scandale aux Abysses

    Frédéric Chambriand|Paris 1950|15 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on Savoie vellum.
    Half chocolate morocco binding, smooth spine with decorative paper boards, grey-blue paper pastedowns and endpapers, front wrapper preserved, binding signed by Goy et Vilaine.
    Work illustrated with images by Pierre Monnier alias Pierre-Marie Renet.
    The 0 from the year 50 in the autograph inscription has been trimmed by the binder.
    Signed autograph inscription from Louis-Ferdinand Céline to Monsieur and Madame Ribierre: "... Avec tous mes voeux de bonne année 50 et mille sentiments sincères et d'amitié et de reconnaissance." ["With all my wishes for a good year 50 and a thousand sincere sentiments of...
    €2,500
  16. Pas même l'Amour
    Lucien BECKER

    Pas même l'Amour

    Marius Audin|Lyon 1961|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    Rare first edition printed in a very small number of copies and strictly hors commerce.
    Light foxing to covers and very slight browning at margins.
    Autograph inscription from Lucien Becker to André Fraigneau




    €150
  17. La muse à bibi
    André GILL

    La muse à bibi

    Marpon & Flammarion|Paris 1881|11 x 17 cm|relié
    First edition printed on laid paper.
    Illustrated work, with a frontispiece drawing by the author.
    Scattered foxing.
    Bradel binding in half olive green cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt fleuron, gilt double fillet at tail, brown shagreen title label, pebbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, near-contemporary binding signed in blind Champs.
    €80
  18. La Vie de Sénèque
    Auguste BAILLY

    La Vie de Sénèque

    H. Piazza|Paris 1929|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  19. Tessa (La Nymphe au Coeur fidèle)
    Jean GIRAUDOUX, Margaret KENNEDY

    Tessa (La Nymphe au Coeur fidèle)

    Grasset|Paris 1934|12.50 x 20.50 cm|relié
    First edition of Jean Giraudoux's French theatrical adaptation, one of 30 numbered copies on heliotrope laid paper, the most limited deluxe paper printing after 3 Japan copies
    Half tawny shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with black fillets, gilt fillet on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  20. La tentation de Saint-Antoine
    Gustave FLAUBERT

    La tentation de Saint-Antoine

    Charpentier & Cie|Paris 1874|15 x 23 cm|relié
    First edition with all the typographical features of the first printing: the error "capitaine" instead of "capitale", page 152, and "éphémérides" for "éphémères" on page 295.
    Half green shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets and decorated with triple blind-stamped compartments, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
    Some minor foxing of no consequence.

    €1,200
  21. Feu et Flamme
    Philotée O'NEDDY, Célestin NANTEUIL

    Feu et Flamme[Fire and Flame]

    Dondey-Dupré|Paris 1833|13.50 x 22 cm|relié sous étui
    Very rare and sought-after first edition, according to Clouzot, printed in only 300 copies.
    Full red morocco binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with black fillets, gilt date at foot, gilt roulettes on headcaps, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, frame of gilt dentelle on pastedowns, double gilt fillets on edges, top edge gilt, original wrappers preserved, full marbled paper slipcase with marbled paper lining, perfect binding signed by Thivet, a binder who worked during the last quarter of the 19th century.
    Bookplate pasted on one pastedown, bibliophilic notes in pencil on an endpaper by a previous owner of the work.
    Handsome copy of one of the rarest "Romantics,"...
    €7,000
  22. La Geste héroïque des petits Soldats de Bois et de Plomb
    George AURIOL, André HELLE

    La Geste héroïque des petits Soldats de Bois et de Plomb

    Librairie Larousse|Paris 1925|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition illustrated with drawings by André Hellé.
    Boards slightly and marginally sunned, otherwise a handsome and rare copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from George Auriol: "De tout coeur à Willette ancien gonfalonier de Rochechouart son vieil ami George Auriol." ["Wholeheartedly to Willette former standard-bearer of Rochechouart his old friend George Auriol."]
    €250
  23. Passages
    Emmanuel d' ASTIER

    Passages

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Montgolfier vellum, the only deluxe copies after 40 on Holland paper.
    Small marginal tears to the covers, one scratch to the center of the second cover.
    €50
  24. Histoire d'Amour de la Rose de Sable
    Edouard CHIMOT, Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Histoire d'Amour de la Rose de Sable

    Deux-Rives|Paris 1951|17.50 x 22.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    Complete first edition illustrated with 26 original lithographs by Edouard Chimot, one of 900 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives laid paper.
    Spine of the chemise slightly faded.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  25. Rhapsodie cubaine
    Eduardo MANET

    Rhapsodie cubaine

    Grasset|Paris 1996|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy, with newspaper clipping attached.
    Signed autograph inscription from Eduardo Manet to René de Obaldia: "... avec une très grande admiration et une amitié qui devient fraternelle..." ["... with great admiration and a friendship that becomes fraternal..."]
    €60
  26. Révolte dans la Montagne
    Conrad Ferdinand MEYER

    Révolte dans la Montagne

    Corrêa|Paris 1942|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 75 numbered copies on bambou paper, the only deluxe copies after 20 on Montgolfier.
    Handsome copy.
    €70
  27. Isabelle
    André GIDE

    Isabelle

    Nrf|Paris 1911|10.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    New "first edition", printed in 500 copies on laid Arches paper and consisting of the second printing of this text (completed on June 20, 1911).
    This edition, published less than a month after the original which appeared on May 29, 1911, is considered the first edition of this text, as the latter was almost entirely destroyed, André Gide being dissatisfied with the printing because three pages did not have the regular number of lines.
    Half brown morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, date and binder's name gilt at foot, pebbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted on one pastedown, blue covers and spine...
    €1,500
  28. Souvenirs de ma Vie littéraire
    Maxime GORKI

    Souvenirs de ma Vie littéraire[Memories of My Literary Life]

    Simon Kra|Paris 1923|13.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition of the French translation, one of 5 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
    Frontispiece photographic portrait of the author.
    Full chocolate-brown morocco binding, spine with five raised bands framed by blind fillets, date gilt at foot, gilt rolls on the caps, gilt-stamped allegorical figure as ex-libris on the covers, double gilt fillets along the edges, marbled paper endpapers and doublures, gilt sextuple fillet border on the doublures, original wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, an immaculate contemporary binding signed Canape.
    Spine very slightly faded, without significance.
    A fine and rare copy, entirely uncut, handsomely bound in full...
    €1,200
  29. Quand le Boeuf montait sur le Toit
    Jacques CHASTENET

    Quand le Boeuf montait sur le Toit

    Arthème Fayard|Paris 1958|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché

    First edition, with service de presse stamp at head of second cover.
    Spine slightly sunned, the page bearing the autograph inscription is partially shaded, otherwise a handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
    Precious and fine autograph inscription from Jacques Chastenet to his fellow Immortal of the Académie Française, General Weygand: "... cette esquisse d'une époque qui n'a pas profité de la victoire à laquelle il avait tant contribué." ["... this sketch of an era that did not benefit from the victory to which he had so greatly contributed."]

    €60
  30. Quarante ans chez les Quarante
    Henry BORDEAUX

    Quarante ans chez les Quarante

    Arthème Fayard|Paris 1959|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché

    First edition, press service stamp on head of second cover.
    Spine slightly sunned.
    Precious autograph inscription from Henry Bordeaux to his fellow Immortal of the Académie Française, General Weygand.

    €60
  32. Robert Southey. L'Homme et son Temps. - L'Oeuvre. - Le Rôle
    Jean RAIMOND

    Robert Southey. L'Homme et son Temps. - L'Oeuvre. - Le Rôle

    Didier|Paris 1968|16 x 24 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, of this thesis submitted for the doctorate in letters.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated 1985 and signed by Jean Raimond to Professor Guy Degen: "... ce livre (ou péché de jeunesse) sur un romantique anglais "mineur"..." ["... this book (or sin of youth) on a 'minor' English romantic..."]
    €50
  33. La Route des Flandres
    Claude SIMON

    La Route des Flandres[The Flanders Road]

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1960|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 87 numbered copies on pure wove paper, ours being one of 7 hors commerce, the only deluxe copies printed.
    A fine copy.
    €1,800
  34. Les Runes
    Jean-Marie TURPIN

    Les Runes

    Albin Michel • Jean-Edern Hallier|Paris 1981|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Marie Turpin, grandson of Louis-Ferdinand Céline, to Professor Guy Degen.


    €60
  35. Perles et Parures, Les Joyaux, fantaisie par Gavarni, texte par Méry. Minéralogie des dames par le Cte Foelix. [suivi de] Les Parures, fantaisie par Gavarni, texte par Méry. Histoire de la mode par le Cte Foelix.
    Paul GAVARNI, Joseph MÉRY

    Perles et Parures, Les Joyaux, fantaisie par Gavarni, texte par Méry. Minéralogie des dames par le Cte Foelix. [suivi de] Les Parures, fantaisie par Gavarni, texte par Méry. Histoire de la mode par le Cte Foelix.

    G. de Gonet|Paris 1850 (S.d)|19 x 28.50 cm|relié
    First edition, illustrated with a repeated frontispiece and 30 steel-engraved plates by Gavarni engraved by Geoffroy on China paper laid down. Printed on fine white wove paper. Blue or neutral tissue guards. Illustrated orange-tinted covers preserved (spine and back covers with advertisements also preserved).
    Half lavender morocco binding with corners and long grain signed Mercier (1920) at the top of the first endpaper, in Romantic style. Spine with false raised bands richly decorated with two complex mirrored tools in each compartment, blind fillets and rolls on the bands. Separation fillets on the boards. Uncut copy, full-margined. Perfect paper freshness. Light rubbing traces...
    €1,200
  36. La rhapsodie. Verve et improvisation musicale
    Vladimir JANKÉLÉVITCH

    La rhapsodie. Verve et improvisation musicale

    Flammarion|Paris 1955|15 x 21 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Some light worming to spine and boards.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Vladimir Jankélévitch to Jeannine Lazard presenting his wishes for the coming year 1956.
    €400
  37. Les Folies de l'Officiel
    Philippe de SAINT-GERMAIN

    Les Folies de l'Officiel

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1960|13 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Philippe Saint-Germain to Alfred Fabre-Luce: "... Histoire allez Gauloise de cornichons du bocal et du conserveur ! " ["... Gaulish history go pickles from the jar and the preserver!"]

    €50
  38. Les Chimères noires
    Jean LARTÉGUY

    Les Chimères noires

    Presses de la Cité|Paris 1965|14.50 x 21 cm|en feuilles sous double chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 115 numbered deluxe copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Slipcase split at the bottom.
    Handsome copy presented in sheets, under double chemise and cream white slipcase.
    €120
  39. Le Survivant
    Jules SUPERVIELLE

    Le Survivant

    Nrf|Paris 1928|17.50 x 22.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on laid Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
    Bradel binding in half navy blue straight-grained morocco, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, bibliophile's label pasted at foot of one pastedown as bookplate.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  40. La Femme intime
    Ferdinand BAC, André ROUVEYRE

    La Femme intime

    H. Simonis Empis|Paris s. d. [1894]|27.50 x 36 cm|relié
    First edition consisting of 26 full-page drawing plates by Ferdinand Bac.
    Preface by Marcel Prévost.
    Bradel binding in half red cloth with corners, smooth spine, black shagreen title-label, gilt date at foot, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, speckled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    First wrapper preserved but tending to come loose, light superficial scuffing to boards without significance.
    €120
  41. Vingt-cinq années de liberté. Tome II seul : L'Epreuve (1939-1946)
    Alfred FABRE-LUCE

    Vingt-cinq années de liberté. Tome II seul : L'Epreuve (1939-1946)

    René Julliard|Paris 1963|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few other pur fil du Marais hors commerce copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Volume II only.
    Provenance: from the family library of Alfred Fabre-Luce.
    €60
  42. Vingt-cinq années de liberté. Tome III seul : La Récompense (1945-1961)
    Alfred FABRE-LUCE

    Vingt-cinq années de liberté. Tome III seul : La Récompense (1945-1961)

    René Julliard|Paris 1964|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies along with a few other pur fil du Marais hors commerce copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Volume III only.
    Provenance: from the family library of Alfred Fabre-Luce.
    €60
  43. Dans la Rue. Chansons et Monologues Volumes I, II & III . - Sur la Route. Ensemble complet en 4 volumes
    Aristide BRUANT, Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN

    Dans la Rue. Chansons et Monologues Volumes I, II & III . - Sur la Route. Ensemble complet en 4 volumes[In the Street. Songs and Monologues Volumes I, II & III. – On the Road. Complete set in 4 volumes]

    Furne & Cie|Paris 1885-1900|13.50 x 19 cm|4 volumes reliés
    First edition of each of the four volumes, one of 50 copies (for the first and third works) or one of 150 copies (for the second and fourth) printed on Japan paper, the only deluxe issue.
    Bradel bindings in citron half morocco with corners, smooth spines slightly darkened, marbled paper boards, pebble-grained endpapers and pastedowns, covers and backstrips preserved in one piece, contemporary bindings signed Champs.
    Covers and in-text or full-page drawings by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen for the first and second volumes, by Francisque Poulbot for the third, and by Louis Borgex for the fourth and final volume.
    Each volume bears Aristide Bruant’s autograph signature...
    €4,000
  44. Faisons le point...
    Henri de KERILLIS, Raymond CARTIER

    Faisons le point...

    Grasset|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine slightly browned and rubbed at foot.
    Autograph inscription signed by Henri de Kerillis to Alfred Fabre-Luce enriched with the signature of Raymond Cartier.
    €50
  45. La Pitié suprême
    Victor HUGO

    La Pitié suprême

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1879|15 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half caramel morocco with small corners, spine with four raised bands decorated with black fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted on one pastedown, top edge gilt, covers and spine (sunned and with some lacks) preserved. Discreet restorations to joints.
    Fine copy handsomely bound.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Victor Hugo to Constant Laurent.

    €3,000
  46. Montociel Rajah aux grandes Indes
    Paul MORAND

    Montociel Rajah aux grandes Indes

    A l'enseigne du cheval ailé|Genève [Geneva] 1947|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on imponderable laid paper reserved for the press service.
    Autograph inscription signed by Paul Morand to his friend Jacques Roederer: "A J.R. cette aventure qui s'ajoute à toutes celles de sa vie. Souvenirs du Léman. Morand." ["To J.R. this adventure which adds to all those of his life. Memories of Lake Geneva. Morand."]
    €200
  47. Sous les Drapeaux morts
    Henry de MONTHERLANT, Edy LEGRAND

    Sous les Drapeaux morts

    Editions du Capitole|Paris 1929|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper.
    The work is illustrated with original illustrations by Edy Legrand.
    Spine lightly sunned with two tiny lacks at head and foot.
    Signed autograph inscription from Henri de Montherlant to Henri Poulain, literary columnist and later administrator of the collaborationist newspaper "Je suis partout".
    €150
  48. Tu ne tueras point
    Pierre DOMINIQUE

    Tu ne tueras point

    A l'enseigne du cheval ailé|Genève [Geneva] 1947|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on handmade laid paper, ours unnumbered, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite minimal worming to spine, boards and bottom edge.





    €60
  49. Le Style Toutenant
    Jean-Yves PLANCOT

    Le Style Toutenant

    Julliard|Genève [Geneva] 1984|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Dutch laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Grateful signed autograph inscription from Jean-Yves Plancot to publisher Bernard de Fallois thanking him for his encouragement.





    €80
  50. Après Munich. Veux-tu vivre ou mourir ?
    Pierre DOMINIQUE

    Après Munich. Veux-tu vivre ou mourir ?

    Stock|Paris 1938|13 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine very lightly sunned without significance, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
    Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Dominique to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
    €50
  51. Une Bombe au Palais Bourbon
    Pierre DOMINIQUE

    Une Bombe au Palais Bourbon

    Gallimard|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Two black ink stains at head of second cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Dominique to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
    €50
  52. La Tête froide
    Edouard BOUBAT, Robert CRÉGUT

    La Tête froide

    Le Soleil Noir|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on white laid paper.
    Boards marginally and lightly sunned.
    Work illustrated with 8 photographs by Edouard Boubat.
    Autograph inscription signed by Robert Crégut to Jacques Jouheaud: "... ce livre de poids à un homme de poids..." ["... this weighty book to a man of weight..."]
    €150
  53. Le Passage
    Charles MORGAN

    Le Passage

    Stock|Paris 1945|13 x 21 cm|broché
    First French edition, one of 245 numbered copies on alfa du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A slight tear at the head of the spine.
    Handsome copy.

    €70
  54. Badonce et les Créatures
    Alexandre VIALATTE

    Badonce et les Créatures

    Aux éditions de la cigale|Uzès 1937|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Rare first edition of Alexandre Vialatte's second work.
    Four small dark spots on the spine.
    Handsome copy illustrated with a sepia frontispiece by Jean Léon.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Alexandre Vialatte to Raymond Devert.




    €350
  55. Ce Crapaud de Granit bavant du Goémon
    Jean EFFEL

    Ce Crapaud de Granit bavant du Goémon

    Gallimard|Paris 1971|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 4 nominative pure laid copies.
    A small sunning to the head of the front cover.
    Handsome copy illustrated by the author.
    €80
  56. Mémoires d'un croyant
    ABBE PIERRE [Henri Groues]

    Mémoires d'un croyant

    Fayard|Paris 1997|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Iconography, retaining publisher's wraparound band.
    Some foxing affecting mainly the endpapers, less pronounced foxing on the half-title page which bears the inscription.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Abbé Pierre to a man named Alain.
    €500
  57. Haute Folie
    Maurice de VLAMINCK, Paul BONET

    Haute FolieHaute Folie

    Scripta et Picta|Paris 1964|28.50 x 38 cm|en feuilles sous chemise-étui

    First edition illustrated with 48 color lithographs by the author, one of a few named copies on japon reserved for the principal collaborators of the publication, ours specially printed for the celebrated bibliophile Colonel Sickles, deluxe issue.

    This copy is complete, as stipulated in the justification, with the duplicate set of lithographs in black and in color.

    The work is also illustrated with 40 decorated initials designed by the prestigious bookbinder Paul Bonet.

    This is Maurice de Vlaminck's most important...

    €5,500
  58. Mon Journal depuis la Libération
    Jean GALTIER-BOISSIÈRE

    Mon Journal depuis la Libération

    La Jeune Parque|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Minor worming to spine and boards without consequence.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jean Galtier-Boissière to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
    €80
  59. Colère sur Paris. Roman de Demain matin
    Pierre DOMINIQUE

    Colère sur Paris. Roman de Demain matin

    Flammarion|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
    Signed and inscribed copy from Pierre Dominique to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
    €50
  60. Aux Lèvres pour que j'aie moins Soif
    Françoise XENAKIS

    Aux Lèvres pour que j'aie moins Soif

    Tchou|Paris 1968|12 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pure Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy.
    €80
  62. Un Corbeau de toutes Couleurs
    Claude SEIGNOLLE

    Un Corbeau de toutes Couleurs

    Denoël|Paris 1962|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Worming mainly affecting the endpapers and edges.
    Preface by Lawrence Durrell.
    Signed autograph inscription by Claude Seignolle to Dominique Aury.
    €80
  63. Ma chère Ame
    André DHÔTEL

    Ma chère Ame

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from André Dhôtel to Dominique Aury: "... avec toute l'amitié du romancier récidiviste..." ["...with all the friendship of the repeat offender novelist..."]
    €100
  64. Mon Journal pendant la grande Pagaïe
    Jean GALTIER-BOISSIÈRE

    Mon Journal pendant la grande Pagaïe

    La Jeune Parque|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Some foxing affecting mainly the spine and front cover.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jean Galtier-Boissière to Alfred Fabre-Luce.
    €80
  65. Le Songe du Voyageur
    Jean FONTENOY

    Le Songe du Voyageur

    Grasset|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy despite minimal light foxing.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Jean Fontenoy to Alfred Fabre-Luce.

    €680
  66. Carnets II. Janvier 1942 - Mars 1951
    Albert CAMUS

    Carnets II. Janvier 1942 - Mars 1951

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|12.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 90 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    A very handsome full-margined copy.
    €1,350
  67. Carnets I. Mai 1935 - Février 1942
    Albert CAMUS

    Carnets I. Mai 1935 - Février 1942

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|12.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 90 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    A very handsome full-margined copy.
    €1,350
  68. Portrait d'un Indifférent
    François NOURISSIER

    Portrait d'un Indifférent

    Fasquelle|Paris 1958|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    One small stain of no consequence on the edge.
    Autograph inscription signed by François Nourissier to Alfred Fabre-Luce and his wife Charlotte.
    €70
  69. L'Education de l'Oubli
    Angelo RINALDI

    L'Education de l'Oubli

    Denoël|Paris 1974|11.50 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Some worming affecting principally the endpapers and fore edge.
    Fine signed autograph inscription from Angelo Rinaldi: " A Dominique Aury qui, la première a lu ce livre, et qui, la seule, a vu l'image dans le tapis - ajoutant cette gentillesse et cette récompense à tant de marques d'amitié, pour lui dire toute ma gratitude. Angelo Rinaldi. Paris 174." ["To Dominique Aury who was the first to read this book, and who alone saw the image in the carpet - adding this kindness and this reward to so many marks of friendship, to express all my gratitude to her. Angelo Rinaldi. Paris...
    €120
  70. Extrême Orient
    Marc CHADOURNE

    Extrême Orient

    Plon|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine lightly sunned without gravity.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Marc Chadourne to Alfred Fabre-Luce: "... pour qu'il retrouve sur nos pistes croisées les domaines d'un monde qui ne rêve plus..." ["...so that he may find again on our crossed paths the domains of a world that no longer dreams..."]
    €60
  71. Pièces d'Identité
    Juan GOYTISOLO

    Pièces d'Identité

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 45 numbered copies on handmade paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Bookplate pasted on the page facing the front free endpaper.
    Spine and boards slightly discolored as is generally the case.
    €150
  72. Deuil au Paradis
    Juan GOYTISOLO

    Deuil au Paradis

    Gallimard|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 41 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Bookplate pasted on the page facing the half-title page.
    Spine and boards slightly faded as usual, handsome copy.
    €150
  73. Fiestas
    Juan GOYTISOLO

    Fiestas

    Gallimard|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 41 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Bookplate pasted on the page facing the half-title page.
    Spine and boards slightly faded as usual, handsome copy.
    €150
  74. Jeux de Mains
    Juan GOYTISOLO

    Jeux de Mains

    Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 41 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Bookplate pasted on the page facing the half-title page.
    Spine and covers slightly faded as usual, handsome copy.
    €150
  75. Histoire Naturelle imaginaire
    Henry de MONTHERLANT, Charles GUYOT

    Histoire Naturelle imaginaire

    Editions du Trianon|Paris 1933|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Annam paper, deluxe copy.
    Illustrated with four copperplate engravings by Charles Guyot.
    Spine slightly sunned, handsome copy.
    €300
  76. Souvenirs et Confidences d'un Ecrivain
    Jules ROMAINS

    Souvenirs et Confidences d'un Ecrivain

    Arthème Fayard|Paris 1958|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché

    First edition, with printed press service stamp at head of one endpaper.
    Two small stains to margin of front cover, otherwise handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
    Precious autograph inscription from Jules Romains to his fellow Immortal of the Académie Française, General Weygand.

    €100
  77. Dans l'Ombre de l'Histoire
    Prince de FAUCIGNY-LUCINGE

    Dans l'Ombre de l'Histoire

    André Bonne|Paris 1951|14.50 x 23 cm|relié
    First edition published by André Castelot of these memoirs of the grandson of the Duke of Berry, one of 300 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Half red shagreen binding with corners, spine lightened with five raised bands set with blind fillets, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.

    €80
  78. Œuvres complètes
    George SAND

    Œuvres complètesComplete Works

    Félix Bonnaire • Victor Magen • Comon • Hippolyte Souverain|Paris 1837-1841|13 x 20.50 cm, longueur totale de la série 72 cm|27 volumes reliés

    Extremely important edition, comprising a large number of works appearing here in their first edition. The complete set of these 27 volumes is rare (Clouzot). The titles present in first edition are: Mattea, Lettres d’un Voyageur, La Dernière Aldini, Les Maîtres mosaïstes, L’Uscoque, Spiridion, Les Sept Cordes de la lyre, Gabriel,

    €9,000
  79. Very handsome copy with five original drawings by Georges Leroux, finely bound in full morocco.
    Helvgor du Fleuve bleu
    J.H ROSNY AINE, Georges LEROUX

    Helvgor du Fleuve bleu[Helvgor of the Blue River]

    Cent centraux bibliophiles|Paris 1930|22 x 28 cm|relié

    First edition printed in 130 copies, all nominative and numbered, on Rives vellum.
    Full chocolate-brown morocco binding, spine with four double raised bands framed by black fillets extending onto the covers, gilt date at foot, gilt rolls on the caps, endpapers and pastedowns of hand-made paper, quintuple gilt fillet borders on the pastedowns, double gilt fillets on the board edges, original wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
    Illustrated with a frontispiece, 15 plates and 6 vignettes by Georges Leroux engraved on copper by Raoul Serres.
    This copy is supplemented, at the end of the volume, with a suite of the 22 illustrations together with the printed menu for the dinner...

    €1,200
  80. La Marchande de Couronnes
    Émile HENRIOT

    La Marchande de Couronnes

    Plon|Paris 1932|13 x 20.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 25 hors commerce copies numbered on Madagascar paper, deluxe issue after 10 Chine and 21 Holland.
    Half brown shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with cold fillets, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges.
    Some minor worming without significance.
    Autograph inscription signed by Emile Henriot to Jérome Tharaud and members of his family.
    €70
  81. Le roi s'amuse
    Victor HUGO, Tony JOHANNOT

    Le roi s'amuse

    Eugène Renduel|Paris 1832|14.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition illustrated with a frontispiece by Tony Johannot engraved by Andrew, Leloir and Best and mounted on China paper.
    Full dark blue Russian morocco binding, spine with four raised bands set with gilt garlands, spine also decorated with triple gilt compartments and ornamented with gilt typographical motifs, gilt friezes at head and foot, gilt date at foot, gilt roulettes on headcaps, triple gilt fillet frame on covers enhanced at corners with gilt typographical motifs, raspberry watered silk endpapers and pastedowns, seven-fold gilt fillet frame on pastedowns, following endpapers of pebbled paper, bookplate pasted on an endpaper, gilt fillets on leading edges, superb romantic...
    €1,200
  82. A quoi jouent les enfants du Bourreau
    Armand LANOUX

    A quoi jouent les enfants du Bourreau

    René Julliard|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure rag du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies with some pure rag du Marais hors commerce copies.
    Half black shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with cold fillets, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
    Handsomely bound copy.
    €80
  83. Jours d'Alarme
    Francis JOURDAIN

    Jours d'Alarme

    Corrêa|Paris 1954|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed and inscribed by Francis Jourdain to maître Maurice Garçon.
    €50
  84. Faux Pas
    Maurice BLANCHOT

    Faux Pas

    Gallimard|Paris 1943|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, with a false statement of fifth edition.
    A handsome copy considering the poor quality of this wartime paper rationed by the Nazi occupiers.
    €50
  85. Souvenirs de la Terre
    Jean CASSOU

    Souvenirs de la Terre

    Corrêa|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Cassou to Jacques Henri Jouheaud: "... ce vieux livre que sa jeune amitié a rajeuni, de tout coeur..." ["... this old book that his young friendship has rejuvenated, wholeheartedly..."]
    €40
  86. Devant l'Image. Question posée aux Fins d'une Histoire de l'Art
    Georges DIDI-HUBERMAN

    Devant l'Image. Question posée aux Fins d'une Histoire de l'Art

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1990|13.50 x 22 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Moving autograph inscription signed by Georges Didi-Huberman to a close couple of friends: "Pour mes Hubermont's chéris - avec toute ma tendresse. Georges" ["For my dear Hubermont's - with all my tenderness. Georges"].
    €100
  87. Les Moyens du Bord
    Tristan BERNARD

    Les Moyens du Bord

    Flammarion|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Lafuma vergé pur fil paper, deluxe copies after 20 on Arches.
    Back cover slightly darkened without significance, handsome interior condition.
    €50
  88. Le Génie du Christianisme
    Yves LE FEBVRE

    Le Génie du Christianisme

    Edgard Malfère|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  89. Cher monsieur Jean-Marie-mon-fils
    Raymond QUENEAU

    Cher monsieur Jean-Marie-mon-fils

    Gallimard|Paris 2003|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 41 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A very fine copy.
    €350
  90. La Mort du Figuier
    Robert SABATIER

    La Mort du Figuier

    Albin Michel|Paris 1962|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on vélin du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Minor worming to spine.
    €60
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