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

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy presented in sheets and under double chemise and slipcase.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy presented in sheets and under double chemise and slipcase.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy presented in sheets under double chemise and slipcase.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half chocolate morocco binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with double blind fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges.
Handsome copy attractively bound.

First edition in French, one of 750 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only printing with 50 hors commerce copies also on alfa.
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.

first edition on current paper.
Autograph signed by Félicien Marceau to Brigitte Level.
Pleasant copy.

First edition in French, one of the copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies with 50 on pur fil.
Fine copy.

first edition on current paper, false mention of a thousand.
Autograph dedication signed by Charles Le Quintrec to Roland Bailly and his wife.

First edition, one of 212 numbered copies on pur fil, deluxe copy.
Spine very lightly sunned as usual, handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 1500 numbered copies on vellum, single print with 10 Chinese and 15 rod of Arches paper.
Binding in half shagreen red leather, back with five nerves, date in tail, preserved covers, golden head.
Beautiful autograph dedication of the author from Jean Royère to A. Godoy evoking Charles Baudelaire, beautiful copy.

First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Half wine-red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, wine-red paper endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine (sunned) preserved, top edge gilt.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 21 numbered copies on pure Lana rag paper, ours unnumbered, the only deluxe copies.
Copy in mint condition.

First edition, no deluxe copies were printed.
Half bottle-green shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, bookplate of Baroness Salomon de Rothschild pasted to verso of front board, contemporary binding.
Light foxing affecting endpapers, otherwise handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Half midnight blue calf binding, spine with 4 raised bands decorated, tiny tears, corners slightly bumped.

first edition on current paper.
Publisher's binding in full white canvas, smooth back.
Beautiful complete copy of his jacket.
Referent autograph signed by Jean-Jacques Gautier to Georges Simenon.

First edition for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Work illustrated by V. Le Campion.
Spine and front cover uniformly sunned, back cover marginally sunned.

First edition from which it was not drawn from large papers.
A tiny gri-gri of the dedicatee at the head of the first board, a pleasant copy.
Autograph signed by Eliane Lavaud to PJ Guinard, specialist in 18th century Spanish-speaking literature and the press.

First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe issue.
Our copy is presented in chemise and slipcase of vellum-style boards, marbled paper covers.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pure Arches laid paper, deluxe issue.
Iconography.
Light crease without significance to front cover, handsome copy.

first edition on current paper.
Pleasant copy.
Autograph signed by Paul Fort to Armand Godoy.

First edition, one of 26 numbered copies on Marais vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Half mint green morocco binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with gilt stippling, date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, preserved lined covers (with corner restoration), top edge gilt, binding attributed to the Laurenchet workshop.
Copy nearly free from foxing, handsomely bound.

First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on white wove paper, ours one of 30 out of trade, only large papers.
Autograph signed by André Salmon to René Jouglet.
Book illustrated with a frontispiece and Savignac bands.
Beautiful copy.

First edition, one of 262 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper including a page of the manuscript of the book .
Pleasant copy wide-margined very complete of its genealogical table leaflet in fine.

First edition, one of 77 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, head print after 35 Holland paper.
Beautiful and rare copy wide-margined.

first edition on current paper.
Autograph signed by Marcel Arnac to Félicien Champsaur.
Illustrated book of drawings by the author, nice copy.

First edition, one of the 69 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
Very nice copy wide-margined and complete in five volumes.

First edition, one of 62 numbered copies on deluxe paper, only the first volume being justified.
Handsome copies, unbound, presented in double chemises and red skyvertex slipcases.

First edition, one of 115 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only deluxe copies ("grand papier") after 43 Holland paper.
Beautiful copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy ("tirage de tête").
Very nice copy.

First edition, one of 52 numbered copies on Montval paper, the deluxe issue.
Bookplate pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Arches paper, the deluxe issue after 20 Holland.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of 28 copies on wove paper, ours unnumbered, deluxe copy.
A handsome copy despite a small angular tear repaired on the rear cover.

First edition not distributed commercially. Iconography.
A small stain at foot of spine, fine copy.

First edition, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre and reimposed in tellier quarto format, head print.
Autograph signed by Gabriel Audisio to Robert Vitrant.
Tiny bites on the back and the second board, marginally and very slightly shaded guards.

First edition of the translation, notes and presentation by Jean Markale, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Preceded by "Braise au trépied de Keridwen" by André Breton.
Handsome copy.

First edition in French, one of 40 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies with 5 Japan and 20 Holland. With a frontispiece photographic portrait of the author.
A handsome and rare full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on laid Arches paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome full-margined copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 792 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies with 108 reimposed.
Worming affecting the very first and very last pages.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Johannot paper, deluxe issue.
Iconography, handsome copy.
Press cuttings included.

First edition despite a fanciful mention of a thousand at the top of the first cover, one of 50 numbered copies on Alfa paper, the only large papers.
Rare autograph shipment signed by Francisco Contreras to André Lautier .
Freckles mainly affecting the margins of certain pages.

First edition for which it was not drawn from large papers.
Pleasant copy.
Autograph shipment signed by Jacques Laurent.

First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on tinted laid paper, the only issue with 30 Van Zonen copies.
Spine sunned, as is generally the case.

First edition in French, one of 325 numbered copies on Artois vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on pur fil, ours one of the 5 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition.

 

Half-shagreen binding of the late 19th century. Smooth spine decorated with repeated romantic tooling, title and date in gilt. Top edge gilt. Spine uniformly sunned. Light scattered foxing. 

Bookplate with crowned cipher, Alfred and Blanche de Curzon.  Alfred de Curzon was a French painter, deceased in 1895.

This collection contains important short stories by the author, including Mateo Falcone, L'enlèvement de la Redoute, Vision de Charles XI, Le vase étrusque...

First edition printed in 600 copies on laid paper.
Work illustrated with a portrait of C. Baudelaire as frontispiece (the portrait in our copy is detached).
Spine and covers lightly soiled, handsome interior condition, two tiny corner lacks to front cover.

New edition partly original because augmented by the correspondence of Balzac and Madame de Berny, one of the few numbered and justified copies by the publisher on Holland papere , head print.
Book decorated with inset illustrations.
Back and boards slightly and marginally insolated without gravity, pleasant copy at all margins.

First edition, one of the rare numbered copies on pure linen paper, the print run is not specified, there is no mention of other deluxe copies.
Covers very lightly and marginally sunned without consequence, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 10 on Holland paper.
Spine lightly sunned without consequence, handsome copy with full margins.

First edition.
Illustrated cover.
Booklet decorated with illustrations depicting views of this famous theater.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on laid paper.
Copy in original wrappers, the justification page at the end has been neatly removed, endpapers very lightly and partially shaded.

First edition from which it was not drawn from large papers, one of the review copies service.
Envoiautograph signed by Louis Pauwels to the historian Parias.
Pleasant copy.

first edition on current paper.
Slightly curled copy.
Autograph signed by Georges Blond to Maurice Gaït.
Complete copy of his illustrated jacket.

First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives.
Work illustrated with original drypoints by Lucien Madrassi.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of the numbered copies.
Pleasant copy.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on laid paper.
Half mint green shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands, date at foot, marbled paper boards, olive paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved.
Handsome full-margined copy.

First edition.
Publisher's full brown grained sheepskin binding, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Richly illustrated.
Handsome copy complete with its glassine wrapper and slipcase.

first edition printed in small numbers on Alfa paper.
Binding in half red shagreen, back with five nerves, date in tail, preserved covers, Contemporary binding.
Double autograph dedication of the author of the authors (the first has been partially trimmed by the bookbinder) to Armand Godoy.
Pleasant copy.

First edition, one of 105 numbered copies on Marais vellum.
Handsome copy.

First edition in French, one of 265 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

first edition on current paper.
Pleasant copy.
Autograph signed by Jacques Audiberti to Mr. Méa.

first edition in paperback format, one of the review copies service.
Back and boards slightly and marginally exposed.
Autograph shipment dated and signed by Michel Butor to his friend the art critic and specialist in the New Roman Georges Raillard embellished with a small original collage formed by eight pastilles from perforations of postcards.
Notes of the dedicatee in pencil and black marker in the text.

First edition, rare and sought after. Printed on Holland paper.
Modern half caramel box binding with corners made over uncut pamphlet, with original wrappers preserved. Smooth spine decorated with 5 fleurons and roulettes, in the romantic taste. Good freshness of paper.
Very handsome copy.
Engraved bookplate of F. M. Caye, famous collector of romantics.

First edition from which it was not drawn from large papers.
Publisher's binding in full purple moiré cardboard, smooth back.
Copy tending to derail and complete with its dust jacket, the second board of which has gaps and spots.
Admirative signed autograph, in French, from Wanda Scona to Georges Simenon.

First edition.
Half blonde calf binding, smooth spine decorated with stripes and double gilt fillets, shagreen title label, trace of rubbing to headcap, corners slightly bumped.
Inscription from a previous owner of the work as a gift.
Illustrations by E. Lorsay.
Life in a 19th-century college: The return to school, recreation, the refectory, the dormitory, the infirmary, the supervisor, the prize distribution at the Sorbonne.

first edition on current call.
second board slightly and marginally passed at the head, pleasant copy.
Autograph signed by Jean Rousselot to Georges and Véronique Charaire.

First edition, with "deuxième mille" statement.
Bradel binding in full cardboard covered with marbled paper, smooth spine, chocolate shagreen title-label with minor rubbing, covers preserved with small marginal lacks and one stain.
Two stains affecting the back board as well as the final leaves, otherwise handsome interior condition.

First edition of the French translation established by Leconte de Lisle.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt and blind fillets, traces of rubbing to joints and edges, small angular lack to head, original wrappers preserved.
Some occasional minor foxing.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Half caramel sheep binding with corners, spine with five raised bands showing slight traces of rubbing, fir green shagreen title-label, light scratches to upper corners.
Some minor foxing, the last leaf poorly cut without affecting the text.

first edition.
Binding in full black cardboard, smooth back decorated with cold fillets, boards covered with paper in the tank, Contemporary binding.
Small scattered foxing.
Rare autograph signed by Fernandez de Rodella, in French, to Henri Dessalles.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half chocolate brown shagreen binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands, marbled paper boards marginally and slightly faded, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
Small worming to endpapers, otherwise handsome interior condition.

first edition on current paper.
Pleasant copy.
Bradel binding in half cardboard, vellum style, smooth back, golden date and initials at the tail, piece of mustard sheepskin slightly and marginally scuffed, boards covered with mustard paper, preserved covers (first board with a slight angular lack at the top) , golden head.
Autograph dedication signed by René-Louis Doyon to a very close friend.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only deluxe copies along with 100 copies on Holland paper.
Contemporary Bradel binding in half old rose cloth, smooth spine slightly faded, chocolate shagreen title label with minor rubbing marks, marbled paper boards, original wrappers and spine preserved.
Copy complete with its errata leaf.

First edition, one of 100 luxury numbered copies, ours not justified, only large papers.
Autograph shipment signed by Marie Mauron.
Rare and beautiful complete copy of his illustrated jacket which includes some tears and marginal gaps.

First edition, one of 8 numbered copies on Lafuma paper subscribed by Champion bookshop for the Society of Bibliophile Physicians, the most restricted deluxe paper issue.
A handsome copy with full margins.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours being one of 18 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of 24 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 14 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of 100 of the "Good Sheets" under numbered cream cover on beautiful paper, only large papers with 59 "pur-fil" paper.
Autograph dedication signed by Claude Mauriac to Maurice Noël at the foot of the first board.
Tiny marginal bites at the bottom of the first board, a small trace of angular bending at the bottom of the second board, pleasant interior condition.

First edition, one of 8 numbered copies on Lafuma paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.

First edition illustrated with a frontispiece, 26 plates and numerous text vignettes, engraved on wood by Bellenger after Léon Lhermitte, one of the great painters of peasant life.
Half red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands showing some scratches, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, pebbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, upper corners slightly bumped.

First illustrated edition, 53 drawings by Riou and Férat engraved by Hildibrand and Pannemaker. Catalogue J for 1876.
Publisher's binding known as "Aux initiales" in the rarest havana color, signed Magnier at foot. Back board of Magnier B type.
Fine first cover with well-marked and brilliant gilding (small black spots in a thin area). Clean spine with clearly readable gilding. The 2 bottom corners slightly bumped. Headcaps worn. Back board very good. Light scattered foxing more present on the first leaves, rather discreet thereafter. Handsome copy.
Le Chancellor, initially published in 1874 is a maritime adventure novel inspired by the raft of the medusa. Martin Paz is set in Peru. One of Verne's only titles dealing with discourse on races and hatred of mixed race, the hero being an Indian in love with a Jewish woman.

"Trilingual" first edition (etymological text, phonetic text, French translation) of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Spine lightly sunned, small stains to head and foot of boards.
Rare.

First edition, one of 175 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 21 Japan and 55 Holland.
With a frontispiece portrait of the author by Brauquier.
Light foxing to spine, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on Marais laid paper, deluxe issue.
Preface by Henri Martineau and Jean Fabre.
A small repaired tear at head of one joint, otherwise a handsome copy.

first edition printed in 500 numbered copies.
Pleasant copy.

Edition with some parts in first edition, one of 925 numbered copies on satin vellum.
A small stain at the foot of the second cover, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 108 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe issue.
Spine slightly faded, otherwise a handsome copy.