First Editions

Pierre-Henri SIMON
Les raisins verts
Seuil|Paris 1956|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First Edition, one of 355 numbered copies on Alfa paper, head print after 30 white vellum.
Nice copy despite a small tear in the back.
Signed autograph of Pierre-Henri Simon to Jean Bardet, co-founder with Paul Flamand editions of Seuil.
€120
Pierre-Henri SIMON
Portrait d'un officier
Seuil|Paris 1958|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on vellum snow, ours one of 5 out of trade, only leading copies.
Nice copy.
Signed autograph of Pierre-Henri Simon to Jean Bardet, co-founder with Paul Flamand editions of Seuil.
€250
Charles LE QUINTREC
Jeunesse de Dieu
Albin Michel|Paris 1975|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vellum "pur-fil" paper of Madagascar, head print.
Very nice copy.
Exceptional autograph dedication dated and signed by Charles Le Quintrec running on two pages, starting with a quatrain and thus continuing to a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, who saw me grow in the passion of poetry, passion that he shares with me since adolescence and transfiguring especially when it comes to Laforgue and Cadou ... To the obstinate researcher, the brilliant browser, the unrepentant vannetais, this new "Jeunsse de Dieu" that responds that of the guardians of the Word and men of fervor and faith, with my good old affection and my most sincere...
€230
Charles LE QUINTREC
Des matins dans les ronces
Albin Michel|Paris 1980|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vellum "pur-fil" paper of Rives, draw of head.
Very nice copy.
Autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To my beloved Jean-Louis Debauve, these Breton mornings he knows better than me and rebel brambles that are those who - for life - we bruise cruelly also, if he wishes - a certain way of celebrating our country while telling him his four or five truths With my good friendship always faithful since the years of "Jules", the castle of Limoges and the street madame The guard."
€150
Charles LE QUINTREC
Le chemin noir
Albin Michel|Paris 1968|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on vellum of the Marais, only leading copies.
Very nice complete copy of his trailer.
Autographed and signed autograph by Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To my beloved Jean-Louis Debauve, who knows everything about poetry and poets, who finds all of his favorite authors - what treasures! - which is a excellent writer - but too modest - these pages to accompany Lazare and Yosef until the end of the night to see dawn come on the right side of the mountain with my very affectionate friendship. "
€150
Charles LE QUINTREC
Le château d'amour
Albin Michel|Paris 1977|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vellum Marais, only leading copies.
Very nice complete copy of his trailer.
Exceptional autograph dedication signed and dated by Charles Le Quintrec running on two pages, ending with a manuscript passage and thus beginning with a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, the writer, the researcher, the inspired zeller Jules Laforgue, also to the friend of the first hour who, since the castle of Limoges, brought me rue Madame Lagarde near the bed of his dear mother, to which I must undoubtedly a large part of what I became. to dear Jean-Louis, who, I hope, will love this castle built in the middle of the sky between the moor and the...
€230
Charles LE QUINTREC
Le pèlerin de saint-Roch
Albin Michel|Paris 2004|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on laid white cloth Holland paper, only leading copies.
Very nice copy.
Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec and a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, this singular love story in the land of Breton romance.In the memory of our meetings of the castle of Limoges and the street Madame Lagarde and our Parisian lunches, waiting for a review, the faithful and fervent friendship of Charles Le Quintrec. "
Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
€150
Charles LE QUINTREC
La source et le secret, poèmes
Albin Michel|Paris 1990|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on vellum "pur-fil" paper Rives, leading print after 25 Holland paper.
Nice copy.
Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, who was one of the first to believe the poet of the castle of Limoges, these pages of my fervor, my faith and my friendship and my affectionate and faithful feelings, I kiss him for the sake of his sister Sylvie in the emotional memory of their incomparable parents. "
€60
Charles LE QUINTREC
Les ombres du jour
Albin Michel|Paris 1985|15 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on laid white cloth Holland paper, only leading copies.
Very nice copy.
Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To my dear Jean-Louis Debauve, who will find trace in these pages of our beginnings Vannes and who will know that my good Breton friendship has always been acquired. kiss and I admire her in her work on Laforgue, I also kiss the charming Sylvie. "
Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
€150
Charles LE QUINTREC
Terre océane, oeuvre poétique
Albin Michel|Paris 2006|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on laid white cloth Holland paper, only leading copies.
Very nice copy.
Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, who witnessed this poetic birth, in 1948, in Vannes-Château de Limoges and rue Madame Lagarde, his friend always faithful who kisses. "
Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
€150
Charles LE QUINTREC
Le mur d'en face
Albin Michel|Paris 1965|15 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on vellum of the Marais, only leading copies.
Very nice copy.
Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec, full page, to a friend poet: "To my dear friend Jean-Louis Debauve, to the one who, first, trusted me.It was in Vannes, the castle de Limoges, then rue Madame Lagarde, in her mother's room, already talking to me about Laforgue (Jules), Verlaine, Brizeux, Apollinaire, who was already enthusiastic about the great, the only literature He has not changed! Ah his faith in Cadou! ... My dear Jean-Louis, these pages all dedicated to the learning of Paris and my already old, faithful and affectionate...
€150
Charles LE QUINTREC
Le songe et le sang, poèmes
Albin Michel|Paris 1978|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on vellum "pur-fil" paper Rives, leading print after 25 Holland paper.
Nice full copy of his trailer.
Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To my beloved Jean-Louis Debauve, to the friend of the early days who trusted the young poet, this dream similar to that of the first men, this blood like that of the eternal man, with my sincere friendship. "
€60
Charles LE QUINTREC
Le Christ aux orties
Albin Michel|Paris 1982|15 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on vellum Marais, only large papers with 35 "pur-fil" paper Rives.
Very nice copy.
Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec, full page, to a friend poet: "To my dear friend Jean-Louis Debauve, the unrepentant researcher and the" pilgrim of the absolute ", the friend of Laforgue and the admirer of Cadou, the essayist always looking for new sources and never desperate by the desert - because it will flourish tomorrow - these Breton pages, all dedicated to the poor and all praised by the works and virtues of Thibaud de Soumaric, whom Madame Jeanne Martine loved, I embrace her affectionately. "
€150
Albert CAMUS
Actuelles II - Chroniques 1948-1953
Gallimard|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
A few reading notes in the margin.
Bradel binding in half morocco, covers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
Autograph inscription signed by Albert Camus to Gilbert Sigaux : "AVec l'affectueuse pensée de son vieux camarade..."
€2,500
Charles LE QUINTREC
Les lumières du soir. Journal 1980-1985
Albin Michel|Paris 1987|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on laid Holland paper, only leading copies.
Nice copy at all margins.
Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet "To my dear Jean-Louis Debauve, these pages of my days, my admiration and my friendship, I kiss him."
Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
€150
Charles LE QUINTREC
Le règne et le royaume, poèmes
Albin Michel|Paris 1983|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on laid Holland paper, only leading copies.
Very nice complete copy of his trailer.
Very nice autograph dedication dated and signed full page by Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To my dear Jean-Louis Debauve, to the friend of the first hour, our elbow elbow Vannes, rue Madame Lagarde and at the castle of Limoges, those pages which owe much to the skies of my country, which we love with the same tenderness in all fidelity, to lead him in his labors on Laforgue, I embrace him. "
Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
€150
Charles LE QUINTREC
Des enfants de lumière
Liv'éditions|Genève [Geneva] • & Paris 1995|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vellum, only leading copies.
Very nice copy.
Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, these tales of moonlight and the corner of the wood to remind him of my" office "of the castle of Limoges and tell him that I keep great friendship for visiting me in those days, I kiss her. "
Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
€150
Charles LE QUINTREC
La traversée du lac
Albin Michel|Paris 1995|15 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on vellum, only leading copies.
Very nice copy.
Beautiful autographed and signed Charles Le Quintrec autograph to a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, in the memory of his visits to the castle of Limoges and mine, rue Madame Lagarde, at the bedside of his dear mother who had predicted a poet's work, those pages of love to ask her if she was wrong, I kiss her. "
Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
€150
Charles LE QUINTREC
La saison du bourreau
Albin Michel|Paris 2001|15 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on white laid Holland paper, only leading copies.
Very nice copy.
Beautiful autographed and signed autograph of Charles Le Quintrec to a friend poet: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, to the poet, to the friend of the poets, to the exegete of Jules Laforgue, this ride by the countries of our fervor and my good old friendship, I kiss her. "
Signature of the author to the justification of the draw.
€150
Charles LE QUINTREC
Une enfance bretonne
Albin Michel|Paris 2000|15 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on white laid Holland paper, only leading copies.
Very nice copy.
Signed autograph dedication of Charles Le Quintrec: "To Jean-Louis Debauve, who knows as much as me, his old friend who kisses him."
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
Faits divers et châtiments
Le Pré aux Clercs|Paris 1992|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition for which it was not drawn large papers.
Iconography.
Some small bites on the slices.
Autograph dedication signed by Alphonse Boudard to journalist Jean-Claude Lamy: "... this black guide to the various facts and punishments ..."
€60
Joseph DELTEIL (inscribed to Henri BERGSON)
Jeanne d'Arc
Grasset|Paris 1925|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the press service copies printed on laid.
Back passed and insolated as usually, small spots on the boards.
Precious autograph signed by Joseph Delteil: "To Henri Bergson, Jeanne Bergsonian with my deepest admiration."
€450
Nathalie SARRAUTE
Ici
Gallimard|Paris 1995|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on current paper.
Autograph dedication dated and signed by Nathalie Sarraute to journalist Jean-Claude Lamy.
€120
Pierre KLOSSOWSKI
Le souffleur ou le théâtre de société
Jean-Jacques Pauvert|Paris 1960|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on current paper.
Nice copy.
Signed autograph of Léo Malet to the journalist Jean-Claude Lamy.
€200
André FRAIGNEAU
L'irrésistible
Nrf|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition for which it was not drawn from great papers, one of the review copies service.
Precious autograph signed by André Fraigneau: "A Raymond and Janine their true friend ..."
€200
René MAGRITTE
Lettres à André Bosmans 1958-1967
Seghers • Isy Brachot|Paris 1990|18.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on vélin chiffon de Lana, only deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
Nice copy.
€380
Marcel GUERSANT
Jean-Paul
Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1953|14 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
Rare and nice copy.
€400
Milan KUNDERA
Une rencontre
Gallimard|Paris 2009|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, one of 80 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
A very nice copy.
€1,200
Andrée SIKORSKA
Douze nuits une aurore
Denoël|Paris 1963|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First French edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Voiron laid paper, ours being one of 5 lettered hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
A crease mark at the head of the front cover.
€80
Valery LARBAUD (trans.) Samuel Taylor COLERIDGE
La complainte du vieux marin
Léon Vanier|Paris 1901|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
First edition of the French translation by Valéry Larbaud, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Bradel binding in full paper, smooth spine browned, brown shagreen title-label with traces of marginal rubbing, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
This is the second text by Valéry Larbaud that he had printed at his own expense, like his first, "Les portiques", published in 1896.
€200
Jean RICHEPIN
L'aile
Pierre Lafitte|Paris 1911|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Half marbled sheep binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt friezes and typographical motifs, traces of rubbing to joints, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, illustrated wrapper preserved, contemporary binding.

€50
Rumer GODDEN
La bataille de la villa Fiorita
Albin Michel|Paris 1964|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition in French, one of 125 numbered copies on superior vellum, the only deluxe copies.
A crease mark at head of first endpaper, a light dampstain of no concern at foot of spine.

€40
[Pierre BETTENCOURT] Lilian WHITE, Jean-Paul SARTRE [falsely translated by]
Midi à 14h
[ Pierre Bettencourt] • (faussement) Gallimard|[Saint-Maurice-d'Ételan] • (soit disant) Paris 1945 (en réalité circa 1947)|16 x 25.50 cm|broché
WHITE Lilian (pseud. for BETTENCOURT Pierre)
illustration by SAVIGNAC Raymond
Midi à 14h [Here for Ever]
Gallimard [Pierre Bettencourt], Paris [Saint-Maurice d'Etelan] 1945, 16 x 25,5 cm, original wrappers
First edition of 200 copies printed on Arches paper.
The book is illustrated with 3 original compositions in color by Savignac.
A deception by Pierre Bettencourt, the work is supposedly illustrated by Jean Hugo and translated by Jean-Paul Sartre, the statement of publisher, author, translator, illustrator and printing is false.
The spine and cover lightly and marginally sunned, a little stain on the foot of the first...
€300
Mioara CREMENE, Tudor BANUS
9 + 1
L'expression latine|Paris 1980|15.50 x 22 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation printed in small numbers on vellum.
Nice copy.
Book decorated with 2 illustrations of Tudor Banus.
Signed autograph dedication of Mioara Créméné to Nicole Vieussat.
€50
Pierre MÉLET
Cinquante années déjà ! déjà !
Imprimerie Louis-Jean|Gap 1977|15 x 21 cm|agrafé
First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on matte coated paper, only leading copies.
Illustrated book of photographs.
Rare and nice complete copy of his prayer to insert.
Signed autograph Pierre Melet to a friend named Laurent: ".... when the shepherd becomes a poet ..."
€80
Alexis MARTIN
La fête de Molière, comédie en 1 acte et en vers. A-propos pour l'anniversaire de la naissance de Molière
Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1860|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
First edition.
Binding half red sheepskin, slightly burnished back with five nerves, dotted and double gilded boxes on the back, piece of black sheepskin, traces of friction on the joints, flat, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers.
Some small foxing.
Beautiful autograph dated, rhymed and signed by Alexis Martin to the painter Edmond Morin: "... To Mr. Edmmond Morin, illustrator of the bibliophile in love.The nightingale answers the blackbird / the warbler the cuckoo / You gave me a pearl / And I bring you a pebble. "
€100
Vicente HUIDOBRO, Juan GRIS
Tremblement de ciel
Editions de l'as de coeur|Paris 1932|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Work illustrated with a portrait of Vincente Huidobro by Juan Gris.
Handsome copy.

€300
Jean SUBERVILLE, Walch LE TANNOIS
Dans la fosse aux lions
Maurice d'Hartoy|Paris 1933|14 x 19 cm|broché
Partly first edition on current paper.
Ex-dono of the dedicatee at the head of a guard.
Illustrated book of 8 wood inserts Walch Le Tannois.
Signed autograph dedication of Jean Suberville to Louis Viossat.
€50
Stany ORBIER
Incognito
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1902|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, only leading copies.
A bit split in the foot, some small marginal tears on the boards, pleasant interior state.
Signed autograph of Stany Orbier to Mary Hesse.
€60
Auguste RICARD
La tulipe à Jeanne d'Arc
J.N. Barba|Paris 1825|13.50 x 22 cm|relié
First edition.
Bradel binding in full grey cloth, smooth spine, black shagreen title-label, gilt date, gilt monogram and coat of arms at head of front board, original wrappers preserved.
Some foxing, pale dampstain to margins of leaves.
Rare.

€80
Jacques CHARDONNE
Demi-jour
Albin Michel|Paris 1964|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 35 on vélin du Marais.
Handsome copy.
€120
Stephen SPENDER
Un témoin de l'Europe
Editions de la revue Fontaine|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on current paper of the French translation.
Pleasant full copy of his prayer to insert.
Signed autograph dedication from Stephen Spender: "To Denise and Roland Tuale (sic) with gratitude for their friendship."
€350
Alexandre DUMAS FILS
Lettre à M. Naquet
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1882|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First Edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, only leading copies after 12 China, 12 Japan and 1 vellum skin.
Nice copy at all margins.
Autograph signed by Alexandre Dumas son to Mademoiselle Maremon.
€350
Pierre Jean JOUVE
Parler (Poèmes - 2ème série)
Georges Crès & Cie|Paris 1913|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on laid one of the first works of the author he later renounced.
Nice and rare copy.
Signed autograph of Pierre Jean Jouve to René Georgin.
€300
Paul LÉAUTAUD
Bestiaire
Grasset|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 162 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copies after 52 on Montval.
Light foxing affecting mainly the edges, handsome copy.
€80
Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE
L'école des cadavres
Denoël|Paris 1938|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on alfa paper.
A nice copy.
Ex libris to upper inside cover.
€1,500
Honoré de BALZAC
Le dernier chouan ou la Bretagne en 1800[The Last Chouan; or, Brittany in 1800]
Urbain Canel|Paris 1829|10 x 17.50 cm|4 volumes reliés
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...
€12,500
Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE
L'école des cadavres
Denoël|Paris 1938|14 x 22 cm|relié
First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil paper, after 32 Japon and 50 Hollande paper.
Half morocco, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Semet & Plumelle.
A nice copy elegantly bound.
€3,800
Valery LARBAUD (trans.) Gabriel MIRÓ
Semaine sainte[Holy Week]
Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1925|11.50 x 16 cm|relié
First edition of the French translation by Valery Larbaud and Noémi Larthe.
Binding in black half box, smooth back, golden date in tail, wooden paper plates, guards and contreplats paper wood way, covers and back preserved, gilded head, binding signed by Daniel-Henri Mercher.
Nice copy pleasantly established.
Signed autograph signed Valéry Larbaud Jules Romains enriched by the signature of Noémi Larthe.
€580
Valery LARBAUD
Paris de France
A.A.M. Stols • Claude Aveline|Maestricht [Maastricht] • & Paris 1926|12.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on laid Holland paper, single draw after 15 Japan and 35 Holland paper.
Binding in full percaline sand, smooth back, title piece of morocco olive, paper plates decorated with a large color map of Paris, covers and back preserved, gilded head, binding signed by Gauché.
Nice copy pleasantly established.
Autograph signed by Valery Larbaud: "To Madame de Harting thankful tribute and friendly Scévien Valery Larbaud".
€580
Gustave KAHN
La pluie et le beau temps
Léon Vanier|Paris 1896|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper after 25 numbered copies on Holland paper. A blank invitation card mounted on a stub for a dinner offered on the occasion of the book's publication, to be sent to Mercure de France or Revue Blanche. From MM. Paul Adam, Paul Fort, Stéphane Mallarmé, etc.
Autograph inscription signed by Gustave Kahn to his friend, Belgian painter and artist Georges Lemmen: "A mon vieil ami George Lemmen le bon imagier. Gustave Kahn." ["To my old friend George Lemmen the good imagemaker. Gustave Kahn."]
(The following year (1897), the two friends would collaborate with Brussels publisher Deman on a small editorial gem: Limbes de...
€400
Alfred JARRY
Les jours et les nuits
Mercure de France|Paris 1897|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition in part.
Bradel binding, covers preserved, modern pastiche binding.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Alfred Jarry to René Emery, fonder of the periodical "Fin de siècle" and author of "Amour à toutes les sauces".
€6,000
Jacques STERNBERG
Le navigateur
Albin Michel|Paris 1977|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition for which it was not drawn large papers.
Loving and beautiful autograph signed by Jacques Sternberg to a woman named Yvonne: "For Yvonne whose sweet eyes have been so often my city rest of the dark sea looks Love love."
€60
Alexandre GIRART DE ROSSILLON
Le roman en vers de très-excellent, puissant et noble homme Girart de Rossillon jadis duc de Bourgoigne publié pour la première fois d'après les manuscrits de Paris, de Sens et de Troyes avec de nombreuses notes philologiques et neuf dessins, dont six chromolithographiés suivi de L'histoire des premiers temps féodaux par Mignard
J. Techener • Antoine Maître|Paris • & Dijon 1858|18.50 x 27.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 50 copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Half black shagreen binding, spine lightly faded with four raised bands, small traces of rubbing to spine, black paper boards, one scratch to front board, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with 8 drawings mounted on China paper including 5 chromolithographs, the sixth chromolithograph appears to be lacking in our copy.
Handsome and rare copy.

€150
Nathalie SARRAUTE
Entre la vie et la mort
Gallimard|Paris 1968|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the review copies service.
Autograph dedication signed by Nathalie Sarraute to Adrien Jans.
€120
Gui ROSEY, Yves TANGUY
Drapeau nègre
Editions Surréalistes|Paris 1933|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
First edition, one of 485 numbered copies on white "bouffant" paper, only draw after15 papers Voiron.
A slight hitch in the foot of the back and a tiny spot without gravity in the foot of the first board.
Illustrated book of a drawing of Yves Tanguy in frontispiece.
Autograph signed by Gui Rosey to Benjamin Crémieux.
€180
Roger MARTIN DU GARD
Les Thibault
Nrf|Paris 1922-1940|12 x 19 cm|11 volumes brochés
First edition for each of the volumes with print runs varying from 297 to 1,250 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies along with the reimposed ones.
Two spines slightly sunned, rare light worming on four endpapers, otherwise handsome set.
€2,500
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Marquise de SEVIGNE
Recueil des lettres de Madame la marquise de Sévigné a Madame la Comtesse de Grignan, sa fille
chez Rollin (volumes V and VI) • Chez Nicolas Semard|à Paris 1734|9.50 x 16.50 cm|6 volumes reliés
Edition largely in first printing, rare, decorated with a portrait of the Marquise de Sévigné in volume I and another of the Comtesse de Grignan in volume V. In the copy described by Rochebillière, volumes V and VI from 1737 are in different bindings, as is often the case. Our copy presents them in uniform binding, only the title and volume labels differ: they are in red morocco for volumes V and VI and in beige morocco for the first four volumes.
Contemporary bindings in full speckled brown sheep, raised spines richly decorated - notably with animal stamps at foot (greyhounds and knights) - title and volume labels in beige morocco for the first four volumes, in red morocco for the last...
€3,000
Alfred JARRY
Messaline
Editions de La revue blanche|Paris 1901|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Bradel binding in half morocco, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, modern binding.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Alfred Jarry to Charles-Henry Hirsch : "... un admirateur de "la Possession"..."
€6,800
Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE
Journal 1939-1945[Journal 1939–1945]
Gallimard|Paris 1992|16 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 64 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Rare and nice copy.
€1,800
Antoine BLONDIN
Certificats d'études[Certificates of Education]
La Table Ronde|Paris 1977|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the deluxe issue.
Spine very slightly sunned, not affecting the overall appearance.
A rare and attractive copy.
€4,000
Antoine BLONDIN
Quat'saisons[Four Seasons]
La Table Ronde|Paris 1975|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Hollande, the tirage de tête.
Spine very lightly sunned at head and foot.
Rare and nice copy.
€4,000
William FAULKNER
Tandis que j'agonise
Gallimard|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition in French, one of 210 copies numbered in Roman numerals on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Preface by Valéry Larbaud.
Minor light foxing at head of first endpaper.
Handsome copy.
€450
Gabriel POMERAND
Le D. Man
Christian Bourgois|Paris 1966|13 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 27 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe paper issue.
A dizzying plunge into the world of LSD by “l'archange Gabriel,” a legendary figure of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and one of the founders of Lettrism. In 1950, Boris Vian described him as follows: « Vingt-quatre ans, un mètre 68, cheveux hirsutes, yeux noirs, poids 50 kg ; il fut successivement parasite, prisonnier, étudiant, résistant, écrivain, gigolo, puis époux. (...) Pomerand fut un des éléments surprenants du Tabou, du temps de ces beaux soirs. Il avait une façon bien personnelle de vociférer ses œuvres lettristes à la face du monde. »
A rare and handsome copy, complete with its preview pamphlet...
€1,000
Henry MILLER
La Chine. Numéro spécial - Le voile d'Isis N°152-153
Le voile d'Isis|Paris 1932|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition of this issue entirely devoted to China.
Back gauchi.
Contributions of René Guénon, André Préau, Patrice Genty ...
Our copy belonged to Henry Miller who then offered it to Raymond Queneau with this signed autograph that he sent to him at the head of the first cover: "To Raymond Queneau from Henry Miller 3/39".
€750
Stéphane MALLARMÉ
Vers de circonstances
Nrf|Paris 1920|16.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 135 numbered copies on laid paper Lafuma-Navarre and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Reproduction of an autograph quatrain as frontispiece.
Half red morocco binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with quintuple gilt cartouches, gilt date at foot, frame of gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, binding signed by Pierre-Lucien Martin.
Handsome copy elegantly bound.
€1,500
Edmond THÉRY
Sous l'uniforme
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1879|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition.
Binding in half red percaline, smooth back decorated with a golden floral pattern, double gilded nets in tail, title piece of blue shagreen, boards of marbled paper, guards and contreplats of orange paper.
Some small foxing.
Autograph signed by Edmond Théry: "To my friend Pinot ...", the feather having caused a small hole in the "p" of the surname of the dedicatee.
€100
Édouard GUILLON
Nos écrivains militaires. Etudes de littérature et d'histoire militaires. Première série : des origines à la Révolution
Plon, Nourrit & Cie|Paris 1898|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition.
Half sienna cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillets at foot, black shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, orange paper endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Some light foxing mainly affecting the edges.

€40
Henri BÉRAUD
Au capucin gourmand
Albin Michel|Paris 1922|12 x 19 cm|broché
First Edition printed on Alfa paper.
Small traces of minor folds in the margins of the boards.
Autograph signed by Henri Béraud to Gaston Chérau.
Our copy is enriched by an autograph letter signed half-page Henri Béraud to Gaston Chérau, dated September 22, 1925, in which he thanked for his benevolent criticism and at the end of which he deplores the inexorable popularity of Communism which he fought in "I saw Moscow" published recently, envelope attached.
€120
Robert SABATIER
Icare et autres poèmes
Albin Michel|Paris 1976|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on vellum of the Marais, only leading copies.
Nice copy.
Autograph dedication signed by Robert Sabatier to Georges Dupont.
€80
Robert SABATIER
Les châteaux de millions d'années
Albin Michel|Paris 1969|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved for the press service.
Pleasant full copy of his prayer to insert.
Autograph dedication dated and signed by Robert Sabatier to Marcel Arland.
€40
Robert SABATIER
Lecture
Albin Michel|Paris 1987|16 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

€70
Robert SABATIER
Les poisons délectables
Albin Michel|Paris 1965|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved for the press service.
Pleasant full copy of his prayer to insert.
Autograph dedication dated and signed by Robert Sabatier to Philippe Soupault.
€60
Robert SABATIER
Dédicace d'un navire
Albin Michel|Paris 1959|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved for the press service.
Back slightly insolated, complete copy of his prayer to insert.
Autograph dedication dated and signed by Robert Sabatier to Philippe Soupault.
€60
Alain BOSQUET, André MASSON
Langue morte
Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1951|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies, only draw after 10 Holland paper.
Illustrated book of drawings by André Masson.
Insolated back, nice interior state.
Autograph signed by Alain Bosquet: "To the poet Dobzynski."
€40
François CHAPON, Dominique AURY
Par le don de Florence Gould. Chancellerie des universités de Paris
Bibliothèque littéraire Jacques Doucet|Paris 1988|18.50 x 27 cm|broché
First edition published under the direction of François Chapon, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Preface by Dominique Aury.
Spine very lightly sunned without consequence, handsome copy.

€300
Louis ARAGON (pref.) Iouri IANOVSKI
Les cavaliers
Gallimard|Paris 1957|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
New edition of the French translation for which it was not drawn from great papers, mention of third edition.
Back and flat slightly and marginally discolored and insolated without gravity.
Presentation of Louis Aragon.
Signed autograph of Louis Aragon to Julian Garavito.
€200
Henri BARBUSSE
Force (trois films)
Flammarion|Paris 1926|17 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome full-margined copy.
€150
Lucie DELARUE-MARDRUS
L'amour à la mer
Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1926|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, ours bearing N°1, deluxe copy.
Spine with some creasing and a small tear reglued at foot.
Handsome full-margined copy.
€150
Lucie DELARUE-MARDRUS
Passions américaines et autres
J. Ferenczi et fils|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on bibliophile vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
€150
Maurice FOMBEURE
La vie aventureuse de monsieur Saint-Amant
J. Ferenczi & fils|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
€120
(Max JACOB) Claudine BOULOUQUE
Max Jacob dans ses livres
Les amis de la reliure originale|Paris 1994|17.50 x 25 cm|en feuilles sous chemise toilée noire
First edition, one of 26 copies in sheets and hors commerce hand-lettered on white conqueror, only leading copies after 4 Chapel.
Pleasant copy of his complete black cloth shirt.
Autographs signed by Claude Bourdois and Claudine Boulouque.
€50
Jean FRÉMON, Camille BRYEN
Discours de la fatigue
Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1972|16.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 500 copies on ivory laid, ours unjustified.
Illustrated book of drawings by Camille Bryen.
Autograph dedication dated and signed by Jean Frémon to Aline and Jean-François Prat.
€50
Thérèse VIAN-MANTOVANI, Jacques LACARRIÈRE
Ecritures de terre
S. n.|s. l. 1997|22 x 21.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition printed in a numbered edition of 180 copies on Larroque et Pombié paper.
Rare and handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Work illustrated with 10 original photographs by Thérèse Vian-Mantovani.
Manuscript signatures on the justification page by Jacques Lacarrière and Thérèse Vian-Mantovani.
€150
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
Animaux familiers
Gallimard|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the review copies service.
Back very slightly insolated, complete copy of his prayer to insert.
Precious autograph dedication signed by Marcel Jouhandeau to Jean Paulhan: "Dear Jean, would you be sad my last letter would have pained you? MJ"
€70
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
Tite-le-long
Nrf|Paris 1921|13 x 19 cm|broché
First Edition, one of 112 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, ours one of 17 out of trade literary, only leading copies with 109 reimposed.
Back slightly insolated, nice interior state.
Precious autograph signed by Marcel Jouhandeau to Jean Paulhan: "Dear Jean Marcel friend."
€100
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
Les argonautes
Grasset|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the 200 copies of the press service numbered on Alfa paper.
Pleasant copy despite two minor tears without serious margin of the first guard.
A precious autograph dedication signed by Marcel Jouhandeau to Jean Paulhan: "Dear Jean, why were not you with me in Guéret, but you would have intimidated me, I regretted last night that I did not obey the Dominique's invitation, we missed you, your Marcel. "
€100
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
Etre inimitable
Gallimard|Paris 1964|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the review copies service.
Back very slightly insolated without gravity.
Precious and beautiful autograph dedication dated and signed, full page, from Marcel Jouhandeau to Jean Paulhan: "Dear Jean, when I turn to the past and measure the look the long way we have traveled together, I can not admit that 'no shadow tarnishes our friendship, my words may be free, they never want to sadden you, if I did not know you, I would lose my own esteem.'
€120
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
Les instantanés de la mémoire
Gallimard|Paris 1962|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the review copies service.
Back slightly insolated without gravity, complete copy of his prayer to insert.
Precious autograph dated and signed by Marcel Jouhandeau to Jean Paulhan: "My Jean, you do not need to read my books, you guess them Marcel."
€70
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
Le bien du mal
Gallimard|Paris 1964|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the review copies service.
Nice copy despite the back very slightly insolated.
Precious autograph dated and signed by Marcel Jouhandeau to Jean Paulhan: "My Jean, write to me, I need to know you are calm, Marcel."
€80