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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. Les conquérants
    André MALRAUX

    Les conquérants[The Conquerors]

    Grasset|Paris 1928|12 x 18.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on Or Turner paper, large paper copy, the fewest copies.
    Rare and nice copy with double cover.

    €3,000
  2. Les enfants de la chance
    Joseph KESSEL

    Les enfants de la chance[Children of Fortune]

    Nrf|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on pure wove, one of the copies on deluxe paper.
    Slight sunning at head and tail of the spine, which shows some creasing, otherwise a pleasing copy.
    €1,200
  3. Drôle de voyage
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Drôle de voyage[A Curious Journey]

    Nrf|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 97 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only large-paper issue.
    Very slight, harmless spotting to the spine.
    Rare copy of this work dedicated to Victoria Ocampo.
    €1,500
  4. A rebours
    Joris-Karl HUYSMANS

    A rebours[Against the Grain]

    G. Charpentier & Cie|Paris 1884|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié sous étui

    First edition on ordinary paper.

    A few small spots of foxing, and a faint dampstain along the right margin affecting most leaves of the volume.

    Black 3/4 morocco binding, spine with five raised bands framed in black, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards framed in gilt, comb-marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved and bound on stubs, top edge gilt, slipcase trimmed with black morocco, marbled paper slipcase boards, binding signed P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
    Very rare signed and inscribed copy to Madame Charpentier, his publisher’s wife: "... son bien dévoué et respectueux..."

    €9,000
  5. Vers la lumière
    Ferdinand MASSY, Maximilien LUCE

    Vers la lumière

    Librairie républicaine René Godfroy|Paris s. d. [circa 1895]|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    first edition of which he was not drawn large papers.
    Rare autograph signed Ferdinand Massy: "In Vonoven citizen, homage to the author F. Massy.."
    Illustrated cover of Maximilien Luce drawing.
    Preface by Charles Malato.
    A small lack in foot of the back.
    €100
  6. Voyage d'Horace Pirouelle
    Philippe SOUPAULT

    Voyage d'Horace Pirouelle

    Simon Kra|Paris 1925|12 x 16 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 950 numbered copies on Rives, the only issue with 50 Japan.
    Spine and boards lightly and partially faded, handsome interior condition.
    €50
  7. Les frères Durandeau
    Philippe SOUPAULT

    Les frères Durandeau

    Grasset|Paris 1924|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Hollande paper.
    Spine sunned, light marginal foxing to the front cover.
    A full-margined copy.
    €80
  8. La peau et les os
    Maxime ALEXANDRE

    La peau et les os

    Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance copy, with the statement "second edition" at the foot of the title page.
    A crease mark at the head of the rear cover.
    €40
  9. Mythologie personnelle
    Maxime ALEXANDRE

    Mythologie personnelle

    Editions des Cahiers Libres|Paris 1933|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on vellum, ours unnumbered but justified S.P.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  10. Rivage
    Max JACOB

    Rivage

    Edition des cahiers libres|Paris 1931|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on Outhenin-Chalandre paper, the only issue after 10 on Holland paper and with some hors commerce copies.
    Spine and boards marginally discoloured as usual, handsome interior condition.
    €60
  11. Liberté des libertés
    Joan MIRO, Valerio ADAMI

    Liberté des libertés

    Le Soleil Noir|Paris 1971|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché sous étui
    First edition, one of 300 copies numbered on siren offset.
    Illustrated book of drawings by Joan Miro.
    Pleasant well complete copy, as he stipulated to the justification of the draw, the original color lithography Valerio Adami rise triptych he justified and signed.
    .
    €280
  12. Olivia par Olivia
    Roger MARTIN DU GARD (trans.) Rosamonde LEHMANN

    Olivia par Olivia

    Stock|Paris 1949|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation by Roger Martin du Gard and the author, one of 550 numbered copies on Alfama du Marais vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine very lightly sunned, handsome interior condition.
    €50
  13. Dynasties
    NORGE

    Dynasties

    Gérard Oberlé|Paris 1972|16 x 13 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 280 numbered copies on Ingres paper, the only issue after 20 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.


    €50
  14. Le bouc émissaire
    SAINT-POL-ROUX

    Le bouc émissaire

    Imprimerie de la vie moderne|Paris 1889|19 x 28.50 cm|broché
    Edition on ordinary paper.
    Rare and nice copy.
    €400
  15. Le petit retable de Don Cristobal
    Federico GARCÍA LORCA

    Le petit retable de Don Cristobal

    Edmond Charlot|Alger [Algiers] 1944|11.50 x 18.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition of the French translation, printed on ordinary paper, one of the numbered copies.
    A handsome and rare copy.
    €100
  17. Saint-Brieuc des Choux
    Alfred JARRY

    Saint-Brieuc des Choux

    Mercure de France|Paris 1964|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered Arches copies, deluxe issue after 20 on Holland paper.
    Fine copy.
    €150
  18. Empédocle
    Raymond GUÉRIN

    Empédocle

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, with statement of second edition.
    Handsome copy.
    €30
  19. Cendrars
    Anne-Marie JATON

    Cendrars

    Editions de l'Unicorne|Genève [Geneva] 1991|23 x 29.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's full grey cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket without defect.
    Rich iconography.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  20. L'Afrique ouverte ou une esquisse des découvertes du Dr Livingstone
    Henry PAUMIER

    L'Afrique ouverte ou une esquisse des découvertes du Dr Livingstone

    Librairie de Charles Meyrueis & Cie|Paris 1858|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Illustrated with 4 engravings and a map at the end.
    One joint cracked at foot, scattered foxing, some leaves poorly cut causing lacks to their margins without touching the text, discoloration to the frontispiece and the facing title page, stains to the back cover.
    €40
  21. Raymond Radiguet
    Henri MASSIS

    Raymond Radiguet

    Edition des cahiers libres|Paris 1927|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1200 numbered copies on Alfa paper ours unjustified.
    Signed autograph of Henri Massis Eugene Montfort.
    Illustrated book of two portraits of Raymond Radiguet by Jean Cocteau.
    A head hole of the first flat affect, is diminishing, the first fifty pages.
    €30
  22. Gaston d'Ercoule
    Valery LARBAUD

    Gaston d'Ercoule

    Vrille|Paris 1952|19.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Rives paper, the only deluxe copies after 10 on China paper.
    Two lacks at head and foot of spine, worming to front cover, otherwise handsome copy.


    €60
  23. Une ville grise
    Pierre BOURGEADE

    Une ville grise

    Gallimard|Paris 1978|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Bourgeade to Pierre Bredèche.
    Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Fine copy.
    .
    €150
  24. Le camp
    Pierre BOURGEADE

    Le camp

    Gallimard|Paris 1979|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the 26 copys numbered on pure vellum cloth only leading copies.
    Signed autograph of Pierre Bourgeade Peter Bredeche.
    Bookplate pasted on a guard.
    Nice copy.
    .
    €120
  25. Caucase
    Pierre GUASTALLA, André BEUCLER

    Caucase

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1931|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1500 numbered copies on Lafuma vellum.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Pierre Guastalla.
    Handsome copy despite some occasional light worming.









    €30
  26. Le bonheur fragile
    Alfred KERN

    Le bonheur fragile

    Gallimard|Paris 1960|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite a very slight tear at the head of the first endpaper.
    €80
  27. La peau dure
    Raymond GUÉRIN

    La peau dure

    Editions des artistes|Paris 1948|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, the only deluxe copies after 7 Japan and 15 Arches vellum.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  28. 110e rue à l'est
    Yves BUIN

    110e rue à l'est

    Grasset|Paris 1972|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 24 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours bearing number 1, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €30
  29. Variations sur l'imposture
    Lucie FAURE

    Variations sur l'imposture

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  30. Parcours
    Georges NAVEL

    Parcours

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 53 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  31. Les environs de minuit
    Yves BUIN

    Les environs de minuit

    Grasset|Paris 1966|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 26 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €30
  32. Les Alephs
    Yves BUIN

    Les Alephs

    Grasset|Paris 1965|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 29 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite small stains at the foot of the back cover.
    €30
  33. Histoire de Smagg
    Yves BUIN

    Histoire de Smagg

    Grasset|Paris 1968|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 26 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €30
  35. Casanova, comédie parodique
    Guillaume APOLLINAIRE

    Casanova, comédie parodique

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1600 numbered copies on laid paper.
    A small stain at the foot of the spine, otherwise a handsome copy.









    €50
  36. Petit-Louis
    Eugène DABIT

    Petit-Louis

    Nrf|Paris 1930|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 647 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies after 109 reimposed.
    Half vellum-style boards binding with corners, smooth spine, brown morocco title label, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  37. Le coeur absolu
    Philippe SOLLERS

    Le coeur absolu

    Gallimard|Paris 1987|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vélin de Rives, the only deluxe copies.
    Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    .
    €250
  38. Méditations
    Max JACOB

    Méditations

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Illustrated with a photographic portrait of Max Jacob as frontispiece.
    Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    .
    €200
  39. Le récif
    Henri BOSCO

    Le récif[The Reef]

    Gallimard|Paris 1971|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête.
    Ex-libris pasted onto an endpaper.
    A nice copy.
    .
    €750
  40. Les folies françaises
    Philippe SOLLERS

    Les folies françaises

    Gallimard|Paris 1988|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    A handsome copy.
    .
    €250
  41. Le babour
    Félicien MARCEAU

    Le babour

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    A handsome copy.
    .
    €180
  42. La sainte face
    André FRÉNAUD

    La sainte face

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Hollande paper, deluxe issue.
    Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  43. A chat petit
    Maurice FOMBEURE

    A chat petit

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe issue.
    Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  45. Le deuil des roses
    André PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES

    Le deuil des roses

    Gallimard|Paris 1983|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition for most of the text, one of 43 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    .
    €350
  46. Situations, IX. Mélanges
    Jean-Paul SARTRE

    Situations, IX. Mélanges

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on Holland paper, the deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Bookplate pasted on a guard.
    Nice copy.
    .
    €450
  47. Le spectre de l'amour
    Jean CAU

    Le spectre de l'amour

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    .
    €120
  48. Les réflexions de monsieur F.A.T.
    Claude AVELINE

    Les réflexions de monsieur F.A.T.

    Mercure de France|Paris 1963|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    Edition, press service of punch foot in the second flat.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by Claude Aveline Jean Cassou and his family: "... The FAT Mr. reflections that are on the commerce of men, too, but I am, alas, that the preface Claude.. to Cassou "
    spine and marginally discolored boards.
    €50
  49. Ames neuves
    Henry POULAILLE

    Ames neuves

    Grasset|Paris 1925|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 copies numbered and reserved for "Happy Sheets".
    Signed autograph Henry Poulaille Pierre Dominique.
    Yellowed paper.
    €50
  50. Avec toi-même, etc...
    Claude AVELINE

    Avec toi-même, etc...

    Mercure de France|Paris 1963|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Collective Edition and partly original, press service of punch foot of the second flat.
    Signed autograph Claude Aveline in Ida, Isabelle and Jean (Cassou): "... by recommending the latter part of this collection, then it appears here for the first time (as they are lazy) Their Claude."
    Back slightly insolated.
    €50
  51. André Breton
    Victor CRASTRE

    André Breton

    Arcanes|Paris 1952|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 975 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies with 25 on pure linen.
    Complete with its errata sheet.
    Spine lightly sunned.
    €40
  52. Une mort irrégulière
    Béatrix BECK

    Une mort irrégulière

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on the current paper.
    Signed autograph Beatrix Beck Jacques Mallard.
    A little walk in the first flat spot.
    €30
  53. La France a la fièvre
    Pierre-Henri SIMON

    La France a la fièvre

    Seuil|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition for which there is no mention of leading copies, review copy.
    Signed autograph of Pierre-Henri Simon Monique Nathan.
    A small tear head of the first flat, yellowed paper.
    €30
  54. La syllabe noire de Tapies
    Antoni TAPIES, Georges RAILLARD

    La syllabe noire de Tapies[The Black Syllable of Tàpies]

    André Dimanche|Marseille 1994|19 x 26.50 cm|Lithograph|broché

    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on vélin d'Arche papers, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies with a few hors commerce also on vergé d'Arches.
    Illustrated with 6 original lithographs by Antoni Tapies.

    A very nice copy.
    HAndwritten signatures of Antoni Tapies and Georges Raillard to colophon.

    €2,300
  55. Le voyage de Sparte
    Maurice BARRÈS

    Le voyage de Sparte

    Félix Juven|Paris 1906|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, only 10 Japan and 20 Holland copies were printed.
    Small tears to spine, one joint cracked at head and foot.
    €40
  56. Le comte de Guiche
    Sophie GAY

    Le comte de Guiche

    L. de Potter|Paris 1845|12 x 19 cm|3 volumes reliés en 1
    first edition.
    Binding half black shagreen, spine slightly thinned to four nerves decorated with black boxes, flat black cardboard, guards and contreplats paper to the tank top corners bumped, small rips on the cuts, sprinkled edges, contemporary binding.
    Rare autograph signed by Delphine Gay: "To his dear Delphine" topped the first volume of the title page.
    Nice copy.
    €300
  57. Rapport sur Bruno
    Joseph BREITBACH

    Rapport sur Bruno

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, on current paper, the French translation.
    Precious autograph signed Joseph Breitbach Coutaud Lucien and his wife.
    Three gaps on the back slightly insolated, lightly soiled boards.
    €100
  58. Anecdotiques
    Guillaume APOLLINAIRE

    Anecdotiques

    Stock|Paris 1926|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on satin alfa paper.
    Spine very lightly sunned but without consequence, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €100
  59. Antidotes
    Eugène IONESCO

    Antidotes

    Gallimard|Paris 1977|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, review copy.
    Signed autograph of Eugene Ionesco Claude (Bonnefoy) and his wife Nicole.
    Little sunshine Length back and boards, otherwise pleasant complete copy of his illustrated jacket.
    €150
  60. Marie Dubois
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    Marie Dubois

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned at head and foot.



    €80
  61. Les jardins et les fleuves
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    Les jardins et les fleuves

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine very lightly sunned.



    €80
  62. Les garçons
    Stephen HECQUET

    Les garçons

    Fasquelle|Paris 1956|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Alfa paper only leading copies.
    Nice copy.
    €150
  63. L'abhumanisme
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    L'abhumanisme

    Gallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned.



    €80
  64. La pluie sur les boulevards
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    La pluie sur les boulevards

    Masque d'or|Angers 1950|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy complete with its wraparound band: "An event!!! Audiberti and poetry..."
    €45
  65. Vive guitare
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    Vive guitare

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Some light interior foxing.



    €80
  66. La mégère apprivoisée
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    La mégère apprivoisée

    Gallimard|Paris 1957|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine slightly sunned and creased.
    €150
  67. L'ouvre-boîte. Colloque abhumaniste
    Jacques AUDIBERTI, Camille BRYEN

    L'ouvre-boîte. Colloque abhumaniste

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Illustrated with 4 hors-texte illustrations by Camille Bryen.
    Spine very lightly sunned at head and foot, handsome copy.
    €120
  68. Ange aux entrailles
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    Ange aux entrailles

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on wove paper, deluxe issue.
    Spine very lightly sunned at head and foot.
    €100
  74. Le bestiaire inattendu
    Claude AVELINE

    Le bestiaire inattendu

    Mercure de France|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, printed tamoon press service Length of the second flat.
    Signed autograph Claude Aveline in Ida, Isabelle and Jean Cassou: "... the star (the shepherd) in the garden (heaven) plants ..."
    Back slightly insolated with a small hitch.
    €50
  75. Le hollandais volant
    Jean CAYROL

    Le hollandais volant

    Les cahiers du sud|Marseille 1936|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on Alfa laid paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €30
  76. Mille et un plis
    Michel BUTOR

    Mille et un plis

    Gallimard|Paris 1985|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on the current paper.
    Signed autograph of Michel Butor to Marcel Arland.
    Nice full copy of his trailer.
    €80
  77. Au temps de Benoni
    Michel FARDOULIS-LAGRANGE, Jacques HÉROLD

    Au temps de Benoni

    Editions du dragon|Paris 1958|16.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on Alfama paper.
    Illustrated with a frontispiece by Jacques Hérold.
    Handsome copy despite a very small black spot in the margin of the first cover.
    €50
  78. La comtesse de Noailles oui et non
    Jean COCTEAU

    La comtesse de Noailles oui et non[The Countess de Noailles: Yes and No]

    Perrin|Paris 1963|14.50 x 20 cm|en feuilles sous double chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on papier de luxe, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    One stain on the spine of the chemise, slipcase slightly soiled.
    A nice copy with double chemise and slipcase.
    €450
  79. Le maître de Milan
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    Le maître de Milan

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 53 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 8 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  80. Le cavalier seul
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    Le cavalier seul

    Gallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, review copy.
    Signed autograph of Jacques Audiberti Raymond Gallimard.
    €80
  81. Le cavalier seul
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    Le cavalier seul

    Gallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pur fil.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally discolored as usual.



    €100
  82. Anthologie Alphonse Allais (Poétique)
    Alphonse ALLAIS

    Anthologie Alphonse Allais (Poétique)

    Les quatre jeudis|Paris 1956|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 950 numbered copies on royal Bellegarde laid paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  84. L'amitié de Stéphane Mallarmé et de Georges Rodenbach
    Stéphane MALLARMÉ, Georges RODENBACH

    L'amitié de Stéphane Mallarmé et de Georges Rodenbach

    Pierre Caillier|Genève [Geneva] 1949|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1500 numbered copies on buff laid paper.
    Unpublished letters and texts, preface by H. Mondor.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  85. Nuits blanches
    Adolphe THALASSO

    Nuits blanches

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1886|9.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition of which no deluxe copies were announced.
    Half blue morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots and decorated with gilt double compartments, date gilt erroneously indicated 1887 at foot, gilt fillets framing marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, elegant unsigned binding.
    Printed bibliophile stamps to head of one endpaper and front wrapper which also bears a pen-and-ink gift inscription.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €230
  86. La course du fou
    Vladimir Vladimirovi? NABOKOV

    La course du fou

    A. Fayard & Cie|Paris 1934|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 75 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    A little light foxing to endpapers, otherwise nice copy.
    €680
  87. Sollers écrivain
    Roland BARTHES

    Sollers écrivain

    Seuil|Paris 1979|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by Roland Barthes Monique Cohen.
    Nice copy.
    €350
  88. L'affaire Henri Martin
    Jean-Paul SARTRE, Michel LEIRIS

    L'affaire Henri Martin[The Henri Martin Affair]

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Texts by Michel Leiris, Jacques Prévert, Vercors, Hervé Bazin and commentaries by Jean-Paul Sartre.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Paul Sartre to Mademoiselle Marchais.
    €580
  89. Le cerf
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Le cerf

    La cité des livres|Paris 1927|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, ours unnumbered.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  90. La prière sur la Tour Eiffel
    Jean GIRAUDOUX, Jean Gabriel DARAGNÈS

    La prière sur la Tour Eiffel

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1923|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on handmade laid paper.
    Work illustrated with typographical ornaments that some attribute to Daragnès and others to Vertès.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
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