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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. Meidosems
    Henri MICHAUX

    Meidosems[Meidosems]

    Editions du point du jour|Paris 1948|20 x 26 cm|broché sous chemise à lacets
    Henri MICHAUX
    Meidosems
    Éditions du point du jour | Paris 1948 | 20 x 26 cm | original wrappers with laced chemise
    First edition, one of 276 numbered copies on pur fil Johannot paper, only grand papier (deluxe) copies after one copy on China paper and 20 on pur fil d'Arches.
    Handsome copy with very lightly sunned
    endpapers and a little foxing, editor's chemise with ties, a clear dampstain to the spine.
    Illustrated with 13 original lithographs by Henri Michaux, including one on a
    double page, and another in green as cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Henri Michaux to Jean Sainjon.
    €3,500
  2. Adieu, vive clarté...
    Jorge SEMPRÚN

    Adieu, vive clarté...

    Gallimard|Paris 1998|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Nice full copy of his trailer.
    Signed autograph Jorge Semprun to a friend named Brigitte: "... this story of adolescence ..."
    €250
  3. L'amour fou
    André BRETON

    L'amour fou

    Gallimard|Paris 1937|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    A few discreet repairs, blindstamp of recipient on endpaper.
    Illustrations.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by André Breton to Pierre Rigault.
    €2,800
  4. Une nonnain
    Valery LARBAUD, Maurice BRIANCHON

    Une nonnain

    Ides et Calendes|Neuchâtel • & Paris 1946|16.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First separate edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Ingres Guarro paper, deluxe copy.
    Spine very lightly sunned without consequence, otherwise handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece in color as well as headpieces on tinted background by Maurice Brianchon.
    €300
  5. Humeurs
    Hervé BAZIN

    Humeurs

    Grasset|Paris 1953|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 162 numbered copies on alfa paper, our copy unnumbered, the only deluxe copies along with 19 on Holland paper and 46 on Rives paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  6. Les vrais de vrai
    Pierre FALKE, Francis CARCO

    Les vrais de vrai

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1928|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on Montgolfier laid paper.
    Spine and covers marginally sunned and faded as generally.
    Work illustrated with 6 etchings by Pierre Falké.
    €80
  7. Le siècle de Louis XIV
    VOLTAIRE (LOUIS XIV)

    Le siècle de Louis XIV[The Age of Louis XIV]

    Chez C. F. Henning|à Berlin 1751|8.50 x 14.50 cm|2 volumes reliés

    First edition displaying all the distinctive features of its publication: it presents no capital letters except at the beginning of paragraphs and it is the very first work to have been printed with Voltaire's spelling. Our copy is complete with its errata leaf, which is often missing.
    Later bindings (19th century) in full red morocco, Jansenist spines with five raised bands, dates and places gilt at foot, boards struck at center with large gilt typographical fleurons, double gilt fillets on leading edges and headcaps, pastedowns lined with blue morocco presenting a wide gilt decorative border, monogrammed bookplates mounted on the pastedowns of each volume, following endpapers of...

    €6,000
  8. Electre ou la chute des masques
    Marguerite YOURCENAR

    Electre ou la chute des masques[Electra, or The Fall of the Masks]

    Plon|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, this copy one of 10 hors commerce, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    A nice copy despite the very slightly sunned spine.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Marguerite Yourcenar to Maurice Bourdel, director of publishing house Plon, and his wife : "... cette Electre perdue dans "un monde où l'ordre n'est pas"

    €2,800
  9. La mort du berger
    SAINT-POL-ROUX

    La mort du berger

    Librairie Broulet|Brest 1938|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure linen, the only deluxe copies after 10 Japan and 20 Holland.
    Foxing affecting each leaf of our copy.


    €60
  10. Les jambes de l'abîme
    Julius BALTAZAR, Luis MIZÓN

    Les jambes de l'abîme

    Bernard Dumerchez|Creil 2004|23.50 x 21.50 cm|en feuilles
    First illustrated edition of 3 original watercolors by Julius Baltazar on Japan and printed 50 copies numbered on vellum Arches paper.
    Nice and rare copy.
    Handwritten signatures of Luis Mizon and Julius Baltazar to the colophon.
    €300
  11. La plage sans nom
    Albert WODA, Luis MIZÓN

    La plage sans nom

    Editions de l'eau|s. l. 2018|20 x 25 cm|en feuilles
    First edition illustrated with 1 black and 2 original dry tips by Albert Woda and printed with 22 numbered copies on paper Hahnemühle, ours one of the 2 out of trade.
    Beautiful and rare copy.
    Handwritten signatures of Luis Mizon and Albert Woda at the colophon.
    €450
  12. Chants pour traverser la mer
    Caroline FRANCOIS-RUBINO, Anne SLACIK

    Chants pour traverser la mer

    Aencrages & Co|Baume-les-Dames 2018|19.50 x 29 cm|en feuilles
    First edition illustrated with 8 original watercolors by Caroline François-Rubino and Anne Slacik and printed 12 copies numbered on vellum.
    Beautiful and rare copy.
    Handwritten signatures of Caroline François-Rubino and Anne Slacik at the colophon.
    €450
  13. Mon mari était pâtissier
    Josée LAPEYRÈRE, Jean-Jacques CECARELLI

    Mon mari était pâtissier

    L'attentive|s. l. 2001|17.50 x 22.50 cm|en feuilles sous étui
    First edition handwritten and printed 15 copies numbered on vellum and illustrated with 3 vignettes and images of Jean-Jacques Ceccarelli.
    Nice copy.
    Signatures of Josée Lapeyrère and Jean-Jacques Ceccarelli at the colophon.
    €200
  14. Le plan de l'aiguille
    Blaise CENDRARS

    Le plan de l'aiguille

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1929|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1030 numbered copies on Montgolfier vellum.
    A tiny light marginal fold to the back board, otherwise a handsome full-margined copy.
    €120
  15. Le bourreau du Pérou
    Georges RIBEMONT-DESSAIGNES

    Le bourreau du Pérou

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Montgolfier paper, ours unnumbered, the only deluxe copies along with 40 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €180
  16. Supplément à l'esprit de faction de Saint-Evremond
    Julien BENDA, Georges GORVEL

    Supplément à l'esprit de faction de Saint-Evremond

    Editions du Trianon|Paris 1929|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First Edition, one of the few numbered off-trade copies numbered on Japan, ours No. I and specially printed for Mr. Stanislas Kahan, leading print with 25 other Japan put on the market.
    Illustrated book of 4 brass Georges Gorvel, featuring here, as all copies out of trade on Japan, a double, a triple, a quadruple or a quintuple following brass, the 25 Japan put on the market with only a double suite 4 brass.
    Binding to the bradel in cardboard vellum style, smooth back, title of the book and name of the author calligraphed in the manner of medieval books, framing of double nets roads on the boards, blankets and backs preserved, golden head on witnesses , Contemporary binding.
    €380
  17. L'autodidacte
    Jean ROBINET

    L'autodidacte

    Flammarion|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies service.
    Signed autograph of Jean Robinet to Mr. Hot.
    €30
  18. Six heures à perdre
    Robert BRASILLACH

    Six heures à perdre

    Plon|Paris 1953|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 58 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête with 25 Madagascar paper hors commerce.
    A nice copy with edges preserved.
    €800
  19. Thèmes et variations
    Aldous HUXLEY

    Thèmes et variations

    Plon|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 60 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 10 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine very lightly yellowed, otherwise handsome copy.
    €300
  20. Le livre de Lazare
    Jean CASSOU

    Le livre de Lazare

    Plon|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only leading copies.
    Back and flat slightly and marginally insolated.
    Signed autograph of Jean Cassou Gérard Mainguet.
    €80
  21. Oeuvres choisies 1900-1910
    Charles PÉGUY

    Oeuvres choisies 1900-1910

    Grasset|Paris 1911|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding, discrète and skillfull repair on top headpiece, covers preserved, contemporary binding.
    A little light spotting, not serious.
    Handsome autograph inscription dated and signed by Charles Péguy to Maurice Lazard on two pages : "... Samedi 27 Mai 1911 / Exemplaire pour Monsieur Maurice Lazard. Veuillez trouver ici mon cher Lazard, les assurances de mes sentiments très personnellement dévoués. Charles Péguy."
    €3,000
  22. Les fontaines de Provence
    Jean CHIEZE, Mathieu VARILLE

    Les fontaines de Provence

    Les terrasses de Lourmarin|Lourmarin 1930|22.50 x 28.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on pur fil, from the deluxe issue after 1 unique Japon and 5 Japon copies.
    Covers slightly and marginally sunned without consequence, handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with 12 full-page compositions, ornaments in head- and tailpieces original wood engravings by Jean Chièze.
    Our copy, as stipulated in the justification page, is complete with its suite of woodcuts on Japon.
    €400
  23. Chansons d'amant - Exemplaire de Marcel Schwob
    Gustave KAHN (inscribed to Marcel SCHWOB)

    Chansons d'amant - Exemplaire de Marcel Schwob[Songs of a Lover – Marcel Schwob’s Copy]

    Paul Lacomblez|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1891|14.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 350 copies on vellum, the only printing after 2 on Japan paper and 5 on Holland paper.
    Scattered light foxing.
    Half vellum-style boards, smooth spine with gilt date at foot, marbled paper sides, covers preserved, rubbed corners, contemporary binding.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Gustave Kahn to Marcel Schwob: "A M. M. Schwob en toute amitié ce livre de poèmes. Gustave Kahn."
    €450
  25. Carmosine
    Alfred de MUSSET

    Carmosine

    Charpentier|Paris 1865|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First separate edition.
    Two lacks to head and to foot of spine.
    €40
  26. De l'esprit. Heidegger et la question
    Jacques DERRIDA

    De l'esprit. Heidegger et la question

    Galilée|Paris 1987|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition for which it was not drawn large papers.
    Pleasant copy despite the back and slightly and marginally insolated boards.
    Signed autograph of Jacques Derrida to Anne Sarraute.
    €400
  27. Du droit à la philosophie
    Jacques DERRIDA

    Du droit à la philosophie

    Galilée|Paris 1990|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition for which it was not drawn large papers.
    Pleasant copy despite the back and slightly and marginally insolated boards.
    Signed autograph of Jacques Derrida to Anne Sarraute.
    €400
  28. L'amour enfant de Bohème
    Paul FORT, Ignacio ZULOAGA

    L'amour enfant de Bohème

    Armand Jules Klein|Paris 1930|19.50 x 29.50 cm|broché
    First Edition printed 200 copies numbered and justified by Paul Fort on laid, ours specially printed for Jean Comte.
    Illustrated book, frontispiece, a portrait of Paul Fort by Ignacio Zuloaga.
    Back slightly insolated, a small lack at the top of the first board, a shadow on the page next to the portrait left by the snake protecting him.
    Signed autograph dedication of Paul Fort to his Jean Comte with this quote: "It is only love to be happy to the world."
    €60
  29. Vol d'oiseaux noirs au temps des cerises
    Paul FORT

    Vol d'oiseaux noirs au temps des cerises

    A.J. Klein|Paris 1932|19.50 x 29 cm|broché
    First edition not put on the market, one of 45 copies numbered and initialed by the author on Japan, ours printed especially for Jean Comte, head print.
    Nice copy despite the back very slightly insolated as generally.
    Work adorned with a frontispiece, cul-de-lamp and vignettes by Paul Welsch.
    Signed autograph dedication from Paul Fort to Jean Comte on a guard: "... this book is a great deal of trouble and little joy, this flight of black birds to cherries ..." enriched two pages further from this handwritten thought: "Light is the life of all my thoughts."
    €120
  30. Naufrage sous l'arc-en-ciel
    Paul FORT, Gino SEVERINI

    Naufrage sous l'arc-en-ciel

    Armand Jules Klein|Paris s. d. [1937]|19.50 x 29.50 cm|broché
    First edition out of trade, one of 300 numbered copies on Arches paper, ours printed specially for Jean Comte, only draw with 30 Japan.
    Nice copy.
    Illustrated book of a frontispiece and a cul-de-lamp of Gino Severini.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Paul Fort to Jean Comte: "This book, or rather this shipwrecked shipwrecked boat under the rainbow of hope ... with the affectionate memory of an old finder of our France ".
    €80
  31. La mode et la mort. Suivi d'un essai sur Soriano et l'Italie.
    André PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES, Giacomo LEOPARDI

    La mode et la mort. Suivi d'un essai sur Soriano et l'Italie.

    Fata Morgana|Fontfroide 1989|19 x 28.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition of the French translation by André Pieyre of Mandiargues, one of 50 copies numbered on "pur-fil" paper Arches paper, only leading copies, ours one of the 20 copies enriched with a color suite of engravings signed and numbered by Juan Soriano.
    Nice copy.
    Illustrated book of two original engravings by Juan Soriano that he has numbered and signed .
    Handwritten signature of André Pieyre of Mandiargues to the colophon.
    Our copy is enriched with a business card of Juan Soriano on which it was split of an autograph shipment dated and signed for Alice and Georges (Raillard), envelope attached.
    €1,200
  32. Des hommes illustres
    Jean ROUAUD

    Des hommes illustres

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1993|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Nice copy.
    Signed autograph of Jean Rouaud to Anne Sarraute.
    €50
  33. La saison dévastée
    Brigitte SIMON, Claude ESTEBAN

    La saison dévastée

    Denise Renard|Paris 1968|25.50 x 34 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First Edition printed with 85 numbered copies on vellum Arches paper.
    Nice copy.
    Illustrated book of 7 original dry tips of Brigitte Simon.
    Handwritten signatures of Claude Esteban and Brigitte Simon below the justification of the draw.
    €250
  34. La fille Elisa. Scène d'atelier en un acte par un auteur bien connu avec illustrations d'un artiste aussi renommé qu'original
    Louis LEMERCIER DE NEUVILLE

    La fille Elisa. Scène d'atelier en un acte par un auteur bien connu avec illustrations d'un artiste aussi renommé qu'original

    Au temple de Vénus|Rome [Rome] s. d. [circa 1880]|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition printed in a very small number on laid paper and attributed sometimes to Louis Lemercier de Neuville, sometimes to Charles Monselet.
    Bradel binding in half blue percaline with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillets at head and foot, marbled paper boards, fragile parchment wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Handsome copy of this parody of Edmond de Goncourt's novel.
    Work illustrated with 2 etchings by an unknown artist.





    €100
  35. Ceci est la couleur de mes rêves. Entretiens avec Georges Raillard
    Joan MIRÓ

    Ceci est la couleur de mes rêves. Entretiens avec Georges Raillard

    Seuil|Paris 1977|18.50 x 26 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Small tears without loss to margins of some leaves in the very first signatures, otherwise a handsome copy with full margins.
    Our copy lacks the original etching by Joan Miro that should be present in all copies on Arches laid paper.
    €200
  36. Aragon
    Hubert JUIN

    Aragon

    Gallimard|Paris 1960|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition for which it was not drawn from great papers, one of the review copies service.
    Traces of wear on the joints, a transverse fold in margin of the first flat.
    Autograph dedication signed by Hubert Juin to Bernard Pingaud.
    €20
  37. Le premier livre pastoral
    Maurice DU PLESSYS

    Le premier livre pastoral

    Léon Vanier|Paris 1892|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half vellum-style boards binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral friezes at head and foot, marbled paper boards, pink paper endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Some foxing.




    €80
  38. Choses d'amour
    Pierre de LABAUME

    Choses d'amour

    Imprimerie A.L. Guillot & A. Julien|Paris 1888|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on current paper.
    Binding half cartonnage vellum style, smooth back decorated with golden floral friezes in head and tail, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of pink paper, preserved covers, Contemporary binding.
    Some foxinges mainly affecting the preserved cover plates and the white guards of the binding.
    Autograph signed by Pierre de Labaume to his friend Louis Bourdery.
    €80
  39. Flammes mortes
    Pierre de LABAUME

    Flammes mortes

    Imprimerie A.L. Guillot & A. Julien|Paris 1887|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition on current paper.
    Binding half cartonnage vellum style, smooth back decorated with golden floral friezes in head and tail, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of pink paper, preserved covers, Contemporary binding.
    Scorching mainly affecting the preserved cover plates and the white guards of the binding.
    Autograph signed by Pierre de Labaume to his friend Louis Bourdery.
    €80
  40. Martinique
    Michel COURNOT

    Martinique[Martinique]

    Gallimard|Paris 1949|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1650 copies on chestnut.
    Two traces of vertical folds on the boards.
    Pleasant copy of this text castigating the colonialist policy of France.
    Rare autograph dedication signed by Michel Cournot to Jean Comte "The writers, at the time, had a lot of hair and very few holidays.Today Monsieur Comte knows how to take care of everything.I am not the only one to thank him. "
    €300
  41. Le prisonnier
    Bernard PINGAUD

    Le prisonnier

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 10 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies after 10 on pure thread paper.
    Foxing on spine, otherwise handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Bernard Pingaud to his friend Georges (Raillard): "Pour Georges, à qui ce livre doit beaucoup, et pour Alice Raillard, qui voudra bien, j'espère, se pencher elle aussi sur le malheureux prisonnier, avec toute mon affection." ["For Georges, to whom this book owes much, and for Alice Raillard, who will be willing, I hope, to also look upon the unfortunate prisoner, with all my affection."]
    €100
  42. Mon beau navire
    Bernard PINGAUD

    Mon beau navire

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper, mention of third edition in foot of the second flat.
    Autograph dedication signed by Bernard Pingaud to his friend Alice (Raillard): "On a bad wave to drink / Have we sailed enough ... Alice, very friendly."
    €40
  43. La légende du siècle
    Bertrand POIROT-DELPECH

    La légende du siècle

    Gallimard|Paris 1981|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Signed autograph Bertrand Poirot-Delpech to a friend: "To Geneviève, tenderly, me Bertrand"
    €20
  44. La folle de Lituanie
    Bertrand POIROT-DELPECH

    La folle de Lituanie

    Gallimard|Paris 1970|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Back very slightly insolated without gravity.
    Autograph signed by Bertrand Poirot-Delpech to a friend: "For Michèle, with a lot of friendship."
    €20
  45. Les petits drames du poste
    Jean DRAULT

    Les petits drames du poste

    Mame & fils|Tours s. d. [circa 1910]|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
    Bradel binding in half morocco havana with corners, smooth back decorated with golden cartridges and decorated with gilded typographic motifs, framing of double golden threads on the plates of marbled paper, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, red head, Contemporary binding.
    Our copy is enriched by an autograph letter dated and signed by Jean Drault, at the head of the anti-Semitic newspaper La Libre Parole, in which he apologizes for not being able to honor an appointment made previously with his correspondent.
    €60
  46. Le point vélique
    Henri PICHETTE

    Le point vélique

    Mercure de France|Paris 1950|19 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 950 numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Covers slightly and marginally sunned without consequence, endpapers partially shaded.
    €30
  47. Hommage à Bédier
    Eugène VINAVER

    Hommage à Bédier

    Manchester|Paris 1942|14 x 17.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition printed in 100 numbered copies on rag paper.
    A handsome and rare copy.
    €50
  48. Détachements
    Jacques CHARDONNE

    Détachements[Detached Pieces]

    Grasset|Paris 1969|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First commercially sold edition, one of 23 numbered copies on vélin du Marais, the tirage de tête.
    €500
  49. Louis Armstrong
    Hugues PANASSIÉ

    Louis Armstrong

    Editions du Belvédère|Paris 1947|15.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition for wich no grand papier (deluxe) copies were printed.
    Light dampstains on the last pages, not affecting the text.
    Iconography.
    Signed autograph inscription from Hugues Panassié to Jean Saint-Martin with an extremely rare signature of Louis Armstrong.
    €2,000
  50. De ce monde qui passe...
    Pierre ARVEL

    De ce monde qui passe...

    Editions de la Revue des poètes|Paris 1941|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A pleasant copy despite a shadow left by the publisher's slip.
    Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Arvel to Raymond Cortat, director of the poets' review.
    Our copy is expanded with two manuscript letters (the first of four pages, the second of two pages) signed by Pierre Arvel to Raymond Cortat.
    €80
  51. Les mémoires d'un fasciste II 1941-1947
    Lucien REBATET

    Les mémoires d'un fasciste II 1941-1947

    Jean-Jacques Pauvert|Paris 1976|15 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japon mat, the tirage de tête.
    A very nice copy.
    €1,700
  54. Connais ta liberté
    TOURSKY

    Connais ta liberté

    Robert Laffont|Marseille 1943|11.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on vellum baggy.
    Pleasant full copy of his prayer to insert.
    Signed autograph dedication from Toursky to Pierre Dommangeat.
    €30
  55. Misères de notre poésie
    Gabriel AUDISIO

    Misères de notre poésie

    Seghers|Paris 1943|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Full copy of his jacket that has two tears on the back and fretted margins boards.
    Autograph signed by Gabriel Audisio to Pierre Dormangeat.
    €100
  56. Le baron du Puydreau
    Alphonse de CHÂTEAUBRIANT

    Le baron du Puydreau

    Marcelle Lesage|Paris 1926|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on straw-yellow Roma paper, after only 20 Japan and 20 Holland copies.
    A handsome copy.
    €50
  57. Tout Céline 4
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    Tout Céline 4

    S. n.|Liège 1987|17.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 150 numbered copies.
    Handsome copy despite the lower edge slightly soiled.
    €100
  58. Tout Céline 3
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    Tout Céline 3

    S. n.|Liège 1985|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed with 120 numbered copies.
    Nice copy.
    €100
  59. Tout Céline, 2
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    Tout Céline, 2

    Bibliothèque de l'Université Paris 7|Paris 1983|18 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 500 numbered copies.
    Nice copy.
    €120
  60. Tout Céline 1
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    Tout Céline 1

    Bibliothèque L.F. Céline de l'Université Paris 7|Paris 1981|18 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed with 350 numbered copies.
    Nice copy.
    €100
  61. Les farfelus
    CAMI

    Les farfelus

    Editions Baudinière|Paris 1952|14.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Small tears and gaps on the jacket, a stain on the back.
    Illustrated book of 30 drawings by the author.
    Autographed and signed autograph of Cami to Jacques Guéritat enriched with a self-portrait with hair standing on the head with, below, this legend: Cami listening "A GARCE" to "Grand Guignol"
    €150
  62. Derrière le miroir N°180, Tapies
    Antoni TÀPIES

    Derrière le miroir N°180, Tapies

    Maeght éditeur|Paris 1969|28.50 x 38.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition printed in 150 numbered copies on vélin chiffon de Mandeure, this one not included in the justification but signed by Antoni Tapies to colophon.
    Poem by Joan Brossa.
    Illustrated with an original lithograph in colors by Antoni Tapies over 28 pages.
    A nice copy.
    €680
  63. Le miroir des eaux
    Roger GRENIER

    Le miroir des eaux

    Gallimard|Paris 1975|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  64. Le rivage des jours. 1990-1991
    Claude ROY

    Le rivage des jours. 1990-1991

    Gallimard|Paris 1992|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 26 numbered copies on pure rag Rives vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  65. Ce qui restait à dire
    Michèle SIMONE

    Ce qui restait à dire

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  66. Les saints innocents
    Jacques SERGUINE

    Les saints innocents

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 130 numbered copies on pure vellum wire, only leading copies.
    Two ex-libris glued on a guard.
    Nice copy.
    Handwritten signature of Jacques Serguine on the fake title page.
    €50
  68. Corps à coeur
    Luc ESTANG

    Corps à coeur

    Seuil|Paris 1982|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Fine copy.
    €60
  69. La force des jours. Journal IX
    Jacques de BOURBON BUSSET

    La force des jours. Journal IX

    Gallimard|Paris 1981|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.

    €60
  70. Les bêtes n'aiment pas l'amour des hommes
    Henriette JELINEK

    Les bêtes n'aiment pas l'amour des hommes

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|15.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates stuck to an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  71. Cou coupé court toujours
    Béatrix BECK

    Cou coupé court toujours

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    One bookplate stuck to an endpaper, another, larger one which has left an offset from the glue.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  72. Miroir brisé
    Jean SULIVAN

    Miroir brisé

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  73. Les chevaux l'aimaient
    Jean-Pierre CHABROL

    Les chevaux l'aimaient

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates mounted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €70
  74. Le forgeron me l'avait dit
    Robert MALLET

    Le forgeron me l'avait dit

    Gallimard|Paris 1982|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 12 numbered copies on laid Holland paper, deluxe issue.
    Two bookplates mounted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  76. L'enfant miroir
    Robert ANDRÉ

    L'enfant miroir

    Gallimard|Paris 1978|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  77. L'itinéraire
    Bernard PRIVAT

    L'itinéraire

    Gallimard|Paris 1982|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Fine copy.
    €80
  78. Je l'écoute respirer
    Anne PHILIPPE

    Je l'écoute respirer

    Gallimard|Paris 1984|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  79. La dame de Murcie
    Noël DEVAULX

    La dame de Murcie

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  80. Les mots à la gorge
    Jean SULIVAN

    Les mots à la gorge

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  81. Ciné-roman
    Roger GRENIER

    Ciné-roman

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Fine copy.
    €80
  82. L'ange aveugle
    Maud FRÈRE

    L'ange aveugle

    Gallimard|Paris 1970|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on wove paper, ours bearing number 1, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €70
  83. Ai-je une patrie
    Henri THOMAS

    Ai-je une patrie

    Gallimard|Paris 1991|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.

    €120
  84. Avant une guerre
    Roger GRENIER

    Avant une guerre

    Gallimard|Paris 1971|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  85. Je t'aimerai sans vergogne
    Jean-Pierre CHABROL

    Je t'aimerai sans vergogne

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  86. Attendez l'aube
    Marcel ARLAND

    Attendez l'aube

    Gallimard|Paris 1970|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  87. Jugements
    Jean GUITTON

    Jugements

    Gallimard|Paris 1981|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates mounted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  88. Le pélerin passionné
    Jean MORÉAS

    Le pélerin passionné

    Léon Vanier|Paris 1891|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on current paper.
    Half percaline binding periwinkle blue periwinkle with corners, smooth back adorned with a gilded floral motif, golden date and double fillet in tail, title piece of shagreen bronze, marbled paper plates, covers and back preserved, binding of l 'time.
    Some small freckles without gravity.
    Signed autograph of Jean Moreas to Louis Bourdery.
    €400
  89. Les cantilènes
    Jean MORÉAS

    Les cantilènes

    Léon Vanier|Paris 1886|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on current paper.
    Half percaline binding periwinkle blue periwinkle with corners, smooth back adorned with a gilded floral motif, golden date and double fillet in tail, title piece of shagreen bronze, marbled paper plates, covers and back preserved, binding of l 'time.
    Scattered foxing.
    Signed autograph of Jean Moreas to Louis Bourdery.
    €400
  90. Les oeillets de Kerlaz
    Edmond RUDAUX, Hector GIACOMELLI

    Les oeillets de Kerlaz

    Librairie L. Conquet|Paris 1885|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies justified by Louis Conquet on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
    Bradel binding in half blue-grey cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, navy blue shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Light foxing on endpapers, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with 4 original etchings by Edmond Rudaux and 8 headpieces and tailpieces by Hector Giacomelli.
    €400
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