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

First edition, one of the review copies.
A few marginal reading marks.
Bradel binding in raspberry-red half morocco, smooth spine with date at foot, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt. Binding signed by P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
Signed autograph inscription from Albert Camus to Gilbert Sigaux, his fellow contributor to Combat: \"... avec l'affectueuse pensée de son vieux camarade...\"

A novelist, winner of the 1949 Prix Interallié and journalist for Combat, Sigaux had joined Camus in the activities of the Groupes de liaison internationale (International Liaison Groups).
 

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
Rare and nice copy.

Very rare and highly sought-after first edition of Balzac's first novel signed by his name. Published a small number of copies, this first novel whose original title is inspired by the last of the Mohicans James Cooper, reappeared, reworked in 1834 under a new title: The Chouans .
This first important work of Balzac also marks the beginning of the comedy Humaine which she constitura since 1845 a scene of the military life .
Bindings in half red Russian leather, smooth backs adorned with gilt and black threads, gold friezes in heads and tails, marbled paper plates, Contemporary binding.
A restored bit and a flap sheet of the first volume changed, some...

Paris, Nicolas Simart, 1734, and Rollin fils, 1737. Six duodecimo volumes.

First official edition, largely in first printing, of the Recueil des lettres de Madame la marquise de Sévigné à Madame la comtesse de Grignan, sa fille, edited by Denis-Marius Perrin under the supervision of Pauline de Simiane, the author's granddaughter. The first four volumes were published by Nicolas Simart in 1734; the final two, completing the collection, by Rollin fils in 1737. The set contains 614 letters, all addressed to Madame de Grignan.

Two engraved portraits...

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, the deluxe issue.
A fine copy.