First Editions

Samuel BECKETT
Comédies et actes divers
Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1966|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.

Precious copy inscribed by Beckett to his friend the painter Geer (Van Velde) and his wife Lise.

Small holes on the first cover.

“What to say of the sliding planes, the shimmering contours, the cut-out figures in the fog, the balance that any little thing can break, breaking and re-forming themselves under our very eyes? How to talk about the colors that breathe and pant? Of the swarming stasis? Of this world without weight, without force, without shadow? Here everything moves, swims, fells, comes back, falls apart, re-forms. Everything stops, non-stop. One would say it's the revolt of the internal...
€1,200
Roger MOREL
La pentalogie au logis de la talle en pente
The great pentalogist|Paris 1926|19.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 440 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only printing along with 10 on Japan paper.
Work illustrated with original color illustrations by Roger Morel.
Minor tears of no consequence at head and foot of joints, ink gift inscription at head of endpaper as a present.
€80
René BENJAMIN
Au soleil de la poésie, sous l'oeil en fleur de madame de Noailles
Librairie des Champs-Elysées|Paris 1928|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Bradel binding in half lilac cloth, smooth spine very lightly faded decorated with a central gilt floral motif, gilt double fillet at foot, red shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Precious signed autograph inscription from René Benjamin to Henri Béraud: "En somme mon cher Henri Béraud, c'est un autre "rendez-vous européen" mais il a le tort de ne pas être de vous!" ["In short, my dear Henri Béraud, it's another 'European rendezvous' but it has the misfortune of not being by you!"]
Some foxing affecting mainly the cover boards.
Provenance: from...
€80
Émile HENRIOT, Jules Léon PERRICHON
Les livres du second rayon, irréguliers et libertins
Le livre|Paris 1925|16 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 700 numbered copies on laid paper.
Signed autograph inscription from Emile Henriot to Jérome and Jean Tharaud.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece and vignettes engraved on wood by Jules Léon Perrichon.
Light foxing affecting mainly the endpapers, two minor tears of no consequence to the spine.
€120
(Arthur RIMBAUD) René ÉTIEMBLE
Le mythe de Rimbaud
Gallimard|Paris 1961|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Signed and inscribed by René Etiemble to (Max-Philippe) Delatte.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
€60
Norman MAILER
Un caillou au paradis et autres nouvelles
Robert Laffont|Paris 1973|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation for which there were no large paper copies.
Autograph inscription from Norman Mailer to Bob Calen.
A good copy.
€400
Roger SAYNAC
Bourgogne et Morvan, poèmes
Imprimerie de La Bourgogne républicaine|Dijon 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 12 numbered copies on alfa mousse paper, the only deluxe copies.
The first two leaves have been dog-eared at the head.
Rare and handsome copy complete with its wraparound band "Prix littéraire de la ville de Dijon, 1949."
€80
Jean AJALBERT
Propos de Rhénanie
Editions du Monde nouveau|Paris 1923|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 465 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Ajalbert to Henri Béraud "... que j'ai suivi postérieurement à Berlin comme partout..." ["... whom I followed later in Berlin as everywhere..."]
Light foxing affecting mainly the margins of leaves, spine sunned with a light dampstain in the middle.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€100
Paul-Michel LINTIER
Un propriétaire & divers autres récits
Imprimerie-librairie V. Bridoux|Mayenne 1911|10.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition published in a small number of copies.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul-Michel Lintier to his uncle and aunt.
Spine cracked with a small lack at foot, light foxing on the back cover.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud on the island of Ré.
€300
Jacques DYSSORD
On frappe à la porte
Grasset|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Jacques Dyssord to Henri Béraud.
Spine sunned, some foxing.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud on the island of Ré.
€80
Marcel PRÉVOST
La mort des ormeaux
Les Editions de France|Paris 1937|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 55 numbered hors commerce copies on alfa, this copy specially printed for Henri Béraud, deluxe issue after 20 on pur fil.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Marcel Prévost to Henri Béraud "... whom I never see anymore, alas!"
Handsome copy despite some minor marginal foxing.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€60
André LHOTE
Corot
Stock|Paris 1923|9.50 x 14.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Precious signed autograph inscription from André Lhôte to Henri Béraud "... hoping he won't find me too boring..."
Work illustrated with 16 reproductions of Corot's works.
Spine and boards marginally sunned, one corner lacking on the front board, another at foot of spine, foxing to boards, minor interior spotting, light dampstain at head of first leaves.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€120
BINET-VALMER
La lumière, roman d'une cécité
Flammarion|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition.
Precious dated and signed autograph inscription from Binet-Valmer to Henri Béraud.
Spine lightly sunned with a small repaired tear at foot, occasional light foxing to endpapers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's Ré library.
€80
Pierre DOMINIQUE
Contes désobligeants
Editions du Nouveau Mercure|Paris 1923|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Pierre Dominique to Henri Béraud.
Foxing to boards, spine sunned with three small tears.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€60
Jacques de LACRETELLE
Histoire de Paola Ferrani
Flammarion|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Jacques de Lacretelle to Henri Béraud.
Some occasional light foxing.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.
€100
Louis ROUBAUD
La bourse. Foire aux entreprises, criée des valeurs, maison de jeu
Grasset|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Louis Roubaud to Henri Béraud.
Lacks to foot of spine, light foxing mainly affecting the front cover which also has a tear at foot.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.
€60
Eugénie de GUÉRIN
Journal et lettres d'Eugénie de Guérin publiées avec l'assentiment de sa famille par G.S. Trébutien
Didier & Cie|Paris 1862|13.50 x 22 cm|relié
First edition.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with double blind compartments, gilt coat of arms at tail, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges.
Printed library stamps as bookplates.
Some light foxing.
Handsome copy.
€120
David Herbert LAWRENCE, Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE
L'homme qui était mort
Nrf|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition in French, translated by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle and Jacqueline Dalsace, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle : "A Henri Béraud cette histoire polissonne [For Henri Béraud, this polyphonic story]."
Slight insignificant foxing to covers and endpapers.
€1,500
Francis CARCO
Pour faire suite à La Bohême et mon coeur
S. n.|Paris 1933|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the few nominative copies printed for the author on blue laid paper, ours in the name of Henri Béraud.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to Henri Béraud below the justification page.
Two small tears reglued at head and tail of spine which also has a tiny lack at head, light foxing.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud in Ré.
€150
Emmanuel d' ASTIER
Passages
Au sans pareil|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Emmanuel d'Astier to Henri Béraud.
Boards marginally soiled, a lack at foot of spine also soiled, some spotting to endpapers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on Ré Island.
€100
Marcel PRÉVOST
Fébronie
Les Editions de France|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 60 numbered hors commerce copies on alfa paper, ours printed specially for Henri Béraud.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Marcel Prévost to Henri Béraud.
Two small tears to spine, some light foxing to margins of certain leaves.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on Ré Island.
€60
André BILLY, Auguste BROUET
Adieu aux fortifications
Société de Saint-Eloi|Paris 1930|22 x 28 cm|en feuilles sous couverture, chemise et étui
Edition printed in 127 numbered copies on fine paper.
Illustrated with 51 beautiful engravings by Auguste Brouet, Pierre Gusman, Charles Hallo, Georges Gobô, Albert Decaris, Eugène Véder, André Dauchez, Paul-Adrien Bouroux, Georges Le Meilleur, Henry Cheffer, Tigrane Polat, Edgar Chahine, Louis Willaume, Georges Jeanniot, Charles Jouas and Amédée Féau.
€700
Maurice MARTIN DU GARD
Jules Tellier
Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1925|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition printed to 200 copies, this one of the nominative copies and numbered sur Arches.
A very good copy.
€120
Alexandre DUMAS FILS
Denise
Calmann-Lévy|Paris 1885|16.50 x 25 cm|relié
First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Holland paper.
Half navy blue morocco shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, marbled paper pastedowns and endpapers, top edge gilt on deckled edges, binding signed Gruel.
Handsome copy of this play in four acts.
Provenance: From the library of Lafitte with pasted bookplate.
€300
Jérôme & Jean THARAUD
La rose de Sâron
Plon|Paris 1927|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, one of the numbered copies on pur fil paper.
Half black morocco binding with corners, spine with four raised bands decorated with double compartments and gilt floral motifs, date at foot, gilt fillets on boards, paper loss to second board, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
€50
Jean GIONO
Le bonheur fou[Mad Happiness]
Gallimard|Paris 1957|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, one of 210 numbered copies on pure vellum paper, a deluxe issue following 35 copies on Holland paper.
A very handsome copy.

€1,200
Roger PRUVOST
Le diner de Vieulaine
Editions de Paris|Paris 1957|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription from Roger Pruvost to Jean-Paul Sartre.
This "active teaching" experiment produced an astonishing novel written by 6 young students (aged 12 to 15) from the small school of Vieulaine under the guidance of their teacher.
€150
Paul ÉLUARD
Blason des fleurs et des fruits - In Nrf N°324 de la 29ème année
Nrf|Paris 1941|14 x 23 cm|broché
Pre-first edition, one of the rare numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
In this issue of the Nrf we also find contributions by Jacques Chardonne (Les vocations tardives) and Pierre Drieu La Rochelle (Le corps).
A very handsome copy.
€250
FONGERAY
Les soirées de Neuilly, esquisses dramatiques et historiques
Moutardier|Paris 1827|13 x 21.40 cm|reliés
First edition with some parts of the text in first edition, bearing a statement of second edition; the second volume appears here for the first time. A full-length portrait of the author and a facsimile of an autograph.

Contemporary half cherry red glazed calf bindings. Spines with raised bands decorated with two stamps and Restoration-style roulettes, fillets. Rubbing to headcaps and joints.

Elegant binding, handsome copy.

De Fongeray is the collective pseudonym of Hygin-Auguste Cavé and Adolphe Dittmer (this name appears on the title label). The work is illustrated with a portrait of the so-called de Fongeray, which is actually just a...
€400
Tristan DERÈME
La verdure dorée
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1922|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, one of the few numbered author's copies on laid paper.
Bradel binding in half indigo cloth, smooth spine faded with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, black shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, binding characteristic of those that made up Henri Béraud's library.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Tristan Derème to Henri Béraud.
Endpapers lightly and partially shaded.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud on the Isle of Ré.
€80
Blanche VOGT
Amours socialistes
Payot & Cie|Paris 1919|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in half indigo cloth, smooth spine faded and decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, black shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, binding characteristic of those that composed Henri Béraud's library.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Blanche Vogt to Henri Béraud.
Endpapers lightly and partially shadowed.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€80
Tristan DERÈME
Le poème des griffons
Grasset|Paris 1938|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, an advance copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Tristan Derème to his friend Henri Béraud.
Some worming.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€80
Émile ZAVIE
Les beaux soirs de l'Iran
La Renaissance du livre|Paris 1920|11.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on alfa paper and reserved for the press service.
Bradel binding in half indigo cloth, smooth spine somewhat faded decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, black shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, binding characteristic of those that comprised Henri Béraud's library.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Emile Zavie: "A mon cher Henri Béraud polémiste d'un grand caractère et romancier d'un grand talent, en souvenir des Morts lyriques..." ["To my dear Henri Béraud, polemicist of great character and novelist of great talent, in memory of the Lyrical...
€80
Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE
Fond de cantine
Nrf|Paris 1920|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 940 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies after 118 re-imposed copies.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to his friends Philippe and Colette (Clément) : "... des transes de nos coeurs et des blêmes délices de nos corps déployés par l'amour et la mort...[…the trances of our hearts and the faint delights of our bodies used by love and death…]"
Ex libris of Colette Clément pasted opposite half-title.
Covers and endpapers partly sunned.
An exceptional provenance.
€1,500
Marcel PAGNOL
La fille du puisatier[The Well-Digger’s Daughter]
Fasquelle|Paris 1941|13.50 x 20.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Hollande, the deluxe issue.
Bradel binding in full chartreuse-green floral and vegetal patterned paper, smooth spine, green olive box leather label, original wrappers preserved, binding signed by Thomas Boichot.
Minor foxing to the lower cover and the final three leaves.
A fine, untrimmed copy, handsomely bound.
€1,800
Pedro UHART, Luis MIZÓN
Mascaras
Galerie Biren|Paris 1980|16 x 22 cm|en feuilles sous chemise à rabats
First edition of the French translation printed in 70 copies numbered and justified by Luis Mizon on Arches laid paper.
Publisher's binding in full aubergine cloth, smooth spine, front cover with cut-out revealing the color screen print by Pedro Uhart illustrating the front wrapper.
Work illustrated with 8 original hors-texte color screen prints by Pedro Uhart which he signed.
Signed autograph inscription, in Spanish, by Luis Mizon enhanced with an original pencil drawing by Pedro Uhart at the end, on the justification page.
We include an invitation card to the opening of the presentation of this work, a Polaroid of Pedro Uhart, and a...
€580
André LANG
Pierre Brisson. Le journaliste, l'écrivain, l'homme
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1967|15 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition printed in 1050 numbered copies on white vellum.
Signed autograph inscription from André Lang to Jean Hamelin below the justification page.
Iconography, handsome copy.
€60
Louis ROUGIER
La mystique démocratique, ses origines, ses illusions
Flammarion|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, with printed press service stamp on back cover.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Louis Rougier to Henri Béraud: "... ce petit livre d'un lyonnais..." ["... this little book by a Lyon native..."]
Spine sunned, light marginal tears without consequence to front cover.
Provenance: from the Ré Island library of Henri Béraud.
€200
Carlo, comte SFORZA
L'âme italienne
Flammarion|Paris 1934|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Count Sforza to Henri Béraud.
Three tears with small lacks to spine, light dampstains to margins of verso of cover boards.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on Île de Ré.
€250
Fabius LORENZI, Lucien JAQUELUX
La pharaonne
Ferenczi & fils|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Félicien Champsaur: " A Henri Béraud, son ennemi.
Cover illustrated with a drawing by Lucien Jaquelux, archaeological commentary illustrated by Fabius Lorenzi.
Spine with a tear and a reglued tear at foot, worming to boards, foxing to endpapers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on Île de Ré.
€100
Paul de COURLANDE
Les maquignons à l'ombre du clocher
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1934|13 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Arches, ours specially printed for Henri Béraud.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Paul de Courlande to Henri Béraud: "... témoignage de grande admiration pour la "Gerbe d'or", "Emeutes en Espagne", et tant d'oeuvres si captivantes, ce livre en hommage très respectueux..." ["...testimony of great admiration for "Gerbe d'or", "Emeutes en Espagne", and so many captivating works, this book in very respectful homage..."]
Spine sunned, worming to endpapers and deckled edges, a full-margined copy.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud in Ré.
€80
François PORCHÉ
Poètes français depuis Verlaine
Editions de la Nouvelle revue critique|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from François Poché to Henri Béraud on a bristol card.
An angular crease mark at foot of front cover, occasional worming
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud in Ré.
€80
Jacques-Émile BLANCHE
Mémoires de Joséphin Perdrillon précepteur
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Jacques-Emile Blanche to Henri Béraud: "... ce message d'outre-tombe transmis par Jacques-Emile Blanche" ["... this message from beyond the grave transmitted by Jacques-Emile Blanche"].
Spine with two lacks at foot, first cover soiled.
Provenance: from the Île de Ré library of Henri Béraud.
€60
Pierre LOTI
Lettres de Pierre Loti à madame Juliette Adam (1880-1922)
Plon|Paris 1924|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Chine, tirage de tête.
Light foxing to some extended edges, a good copy with good margins.
€300
Pierre LOTI
Figures et choses qui passaient
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1898|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
A good copy with good margins.
€400
BINET-VALMER
Le désir et le péché
Flammarion|Paris 1923|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Binet-Valmer to Henri Béraud.
One white stain on the spine, slight foxing of no consequence.
Provenance: from the Île de Ré library of Henri Béraud.
€80
Jean AUZANET
Le corsaire Duguay-Trouin
Les Editions de France|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Jean Auzanet to Henri Béraud.
Small lacks at head of spine and to second cover.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.
€50
Charles OULMONT
Monsieur Jourdain 31, école du snobisme
Edition des portiques|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Charles Oulmont to Henri Béraud: "... cet essai méchant avec l'espoir qu'il le fera lire..." ["... this wicked essay hoping that it will make him read..."]
A lack at foot of spine, foxing to soiled covers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.
€30
J.A. SAUZEY
La guerre en fourrures, notes de campagne
Les Editions de France|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from J.-A. Sauzey to Henri Béraud.
Complete with its folding map at rear.
Occasional worming affecting mainly the covers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on Ré Island.
€60
Bernard LECACHE
Les porteurs de croix, Palestine 1929
Edition des portiques|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Bernard Lecache to Henri Béraud: "... son fidèle et dévoué... en remerciement, aussi, du magnifique éloge de Séverine..." ["... his faithful and devoted... in gratitude, also, for the magnificent eulogy of Séverine..."]
Iconography.
Worming to first cover and front endpaper, spine and covers slightly discolored.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on Ré Island.
€100
Renée DUNAN
La culotte en jersey de soie
La Pensée Française|Paris 1923|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Precious and handsome signed autograph inscription from Renée Dunan to Henri Béraud: "... ce pauvre diable de booklet, aussi humilié de sa platitude (cf minceur) que des prétentions morales que je lui imposai, en hommage athlétiquement cordial" ["... this poor devil of a booklet, as humiliated by its platitude (cf. thinness) as by the moral pretensions I imposed upon it, in athletically cordial homage"].
Cover soiled with small tear without loss at head of spine and final signatures with large marginal tears after being decrowns with the Béraldian finger.
Provenance: from the Ré library of Henri Béraud.
€100
(Blaise PASCAL) Bernard DORIVAL
Album Pascal
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1978|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Richly illustrated.
A very good copy retaining its slipcase, dustjacket and plastic wrappers.
€100
Georges SUAREZ
De Poincaré à Poincaré
Les Editions de France|Paris 1928|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 18 copies hors commerce numbered on "pur-fil" paper, ours specially printed for Henri Beraud, deluxe edition with 5 other pure yarn.
Precious autograph signed Georges Suarez: "A Henri Beraud these characters are vapid beside his, with all my friendship."
Two gaps at the head and foot of the back, a clear wetting at the foot of the first flat at the witnesses, some spots affecting mainly flat and guards.
Provenance: the Henri Beraud rétaise library.
€150
René BENJAMIN
Le divin visage
L'Elan|Paris 1948|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription signed by René Benjamin to Madame Henri Béraud: "... à qui je pense toujours avec fidélité et respect..." ["... to whom I always think with loyalty and respect..."]
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€50
Charles-Henri HIRSCH
La peau de chamois
Les Editions de France|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, an advance copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Charles-Henry Hirsch to Henri Béraud.
Spine lightly sunned, small black stains on front board.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€60
Georges SUAREZ
De Poincaré à Poincaré
Les Editions de France|Paris 1928|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, an advance copy
Precious full-page signed autograph inscription from Georges Suarez to Henri Béraud: "Mon cher Henri il y a un autre exemplaire pour vous, mais puisque j'ai cette occasion de correspondre et vous dire mon admiration pour votre "Gerbe d'or" que j'ai achevée et mon amitié pour vous, je ne laisse pas échapper. Georges Suarez" ["My dear Henri there is another copy for you, but since I have this opportunity to correspond and tell you my admiration for your 'Gerbe d'or' which I have finished and my friendship for you, I do not let it slip away. Georges Suarez"].
Two lacks and a repaired tear at head and foot of spine, foxing to...
€100
COLLECTIF
La philosophie de Georges Courteline
Flammarion|Paris 1922|115 x 19 cm|relié
Nouvlle édition en partie originale.
binding à la bradel en demi percaline indigo, spine lisse bruni orné d'un motif floral doré, double filet doré en queue, pièce de titre de chgrin marron, plats de papier marbré, couvertures conservées, binding de l'époque.
Précieux envoi autographe signé de Georges Courteline : "Hommage tout à fait cordial à Henri Béraud de son bien dévoué et reconnaissant confrère..."
Provenance : de la bibliothèque rétaise d'Henri Béraud.
€350
Paul LÉAUTAUD, Adolphe VAN BEVER
Poètes d'aujourd'hui, morceaux choisis
Mercure de France|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of this selection established by Paul Léautaud and Adolphe van Bever, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Worming to boards, two lacks to head and foot of spine.
Precious and handsome signed autograph inscription from Paul Léautaud to Henri Béraud: "... ces fleurs de lyrisme..." ["...these flowers of lyricism..."]
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud from Ré.
€250
Marcel Etienne GRANCHER
Dombes
Editions Lugdunum|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Precious full-page autograph inscription signed by Marcel-Etienne Grancher: " A mon maître Henri Béraud, ce roman fleurant un terroir qu'il connaît bien avec toute la respectueuse affection et l'admiration de Marcel Grancher... et en lui signalant certain passage de la page 128 dont l'ironie s'applique, bien entendu, aux soyeux et non pas à lui-même" ["To my master Henri Béraud, this novel redolent of a countryside he knows well with all the respectful affection and admiration of Marcel Grancher... and drawing his attention to a certain passage on page 128 whose irony applies, naturally, to the silk merchants and not to...
€150
Claude FARRÈRE
Shahrâ sultane et la mer
Flammarion|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Claude Farrère to Henri Béraud: "... en toute amitié..." ["... in complete friendship..."]
Two small tears at head and foot of spine.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud.
€80
Rodolphe TÖPFFER
Nouvelles genevoises
Dubochet|Paris 1845|15.50 x 24 cm|relié
First illustrated edition with 39 wood engravings hors-texte, and 200 wood vignettes in-text, all after drawings by the author, and drawings by Best, Leloir, Regnier...
Full glazed brown morocco binding early 20th century signed Petitot. Raised band spine decorated with compartments composed of series of fillets. Gilt title and date. Triple fillet frame on boards. Elaborate interior decoration. 4 endpaper leaves of handsome brown marbled paper. Some rare foxing on very white paper, except for the browned half-title. The tissue guards have been preserved and remain in fine condition. A small rub to spine, likewise along one edge, but very handsome copy, rare in this condition.
NB...
€700
Gabriel-Joseph GROS
La beauté du ciel
E. Basset & Cie|Paris 1912|14.50 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, one of 9 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copies after 1 Japan.
Bradel binding in half indigo cloth, smooth spine browned decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, two corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Gabriel-Joseph Gros to Henri Béraud: "... avec ma plus parfaite et entière amitié..." ["... with my most perfect and complete friendship..."]
Some foxing on certain deckled edges.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€100
Paul LINTIER
Un peintre : Adrien Bas
L'oeuvre nouvelle|Lyon s. d. [circa 1914]|15 x 21 cm|broché
First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper.
Precious and rare signed autograph inscription from Paul Lintier: " A mon vieux Béraud avec toute mon amitié..." ["To my old friend Béraud with all my friendship..."]
Preface by Henri Béraud.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Adrien Bas by Francisque Laurent.
Three lacks to spine, small marginal lacks to boards which also show a light dampstain, handsome interior condition.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.
€400
Gabriel AUDISIO
La vie de Haroun-al-Raschid
Gallimard|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Gabriel Audisio: "A Henri Béraud qui a ressuscité des jours historiques, cette vie qui voudrait vivre..." ["To Henri Béraud who has resurrected historical days, this life that would like to live..."]
Spine slightly sunned without gravity, minimal spotting on the boards.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.
€100
Édouard KRAKOWSKI
Contre le fatalisme historique : le retour au culte des héros
Editions Victor Attinger|Paris 1933|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition printed in 1000 numbered copies on Holland paper.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Edouard Krakowski to Henri Béraud.
Small loss at foot of spine, two faint dampstains to margins of front board and front endpaper.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's Ré library.
€80
Gabriel-Joseph GROS
Un parfum d'aventures
Georges Crès & Cie|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on laid paper.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Gabriel-Joseph Gros to Henri Béraud.
Spine cracked.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's Ré library.
€60
Henri BÉRAUD
Popu roi
Les Editions de France|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 185 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of the 85 hors commerce copies.
Light foxing on covers and endpapers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€100
Lucien CORPECHOT
L'esprit de France
Editions du Monde nouveau|Paris 1924|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of third edition.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Lucien Corpechot to Henri Béraud.
Spine sunned.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€80
Jacques CHARDONNE
Le chant du bienheureux
Stock|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the service de presse (advance) copies.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Jacques Chardonne to Henri Béraud.
Light foxing without consequence affecting mainly the endpapers.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€380
Henri BOSCO (inscribed to Henri BÉRAUD)
Pierre Lampédouze
G. Crès & Cie|Paris 1924|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 2,800 copies from the regular issue, following 60 copies on cream Japon imitation paper.
Minor spotting to the boards, foxing to the endleaves.
Valuable signed autograph inscription from Henri Bosco to Henri Béraud.
Provenance: from the Île de Ré library of Henri Béraud.
€500
Francis CARCO
A voix basse
Albin Michel|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the service de presse (advance) copies.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco: "A Henri Béraud, au poète de "La gerbe d'or", très affectueusement..." ["To Henri Béraud, to the poet of "La gerbe d'or", very affectionately..."]
Light foxing affecting mainly the first and last leaves, minor tears without consequence at head and foot of spine.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€200
André THÉRIVE
Le charbon ardent
Grasset|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on alfa reserved for the press.
Precious signed autograph inscription by André Thérive: " A monsieur Henri Béraud, son ami fidèle..." ["To monsieur Henri Béraud, his faithful friend..."]
Light foxing affecting primarily the margins of some leaves, spine sunned.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud in Ré.
€80
Henri POURRAT
Le pavillon des amourettes ou Gaspard et les bourgeois d'Ambert
Albin Michel|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the advance copies.
Precious signed autograph inscription by Henri Pourrat: " A Henri Béraud, ce roman-épopée des amitiés et des travaux au temps où le romantisme était une fraîcheur, en particulier hommage..." ["To Henri Béraud, this novel-epic of friendships and labors from the time when romanticism was a fresh breath, in particular tribute..."]
First cover stained.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud in Ré.
€200
Carlos FUENTES
Terra nostra
Gallimard|Paris 1979|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Signed and inscribed by Carlos Fuentes to Pierre Yswal.
Handsome copy with the illustrated dust jacket in perfect condition.
€250
ALAIN
Sentiments passions et signes
Gallimard|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête.
A very good copy.
€150
Henri BÉRAUD
François Vernay peintre lyonnais (1821-1896)
L'art libre|Lyon 1909|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Illustrated by Jacques Martin.
A good copy retaining its advertising slip.
Provenance : the library of Henri Béraud.
€100
Georges SUAREZ
Espagne pont de l'Europe
Editions France-Empire|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Georges Suarez: "A Henri Béraud que j'aime..." ["To Henri Béraud whom I love..."]
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud on Île de Ré.
€80
Henri PETIT
Sursis au désespoir
Plon|Paris 1972|13 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription from Henri Petit to Gérard Mouizel: "dont la fidèle sympathie me touche, en toute gratitude..." ["whose faithful sympathy touches me, with all gratitude..."]
Handsome copy.
€30
BINET-VALMER
La luxure
Flammarion|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Binet-Valmer to Henri Béraud: "... hommage d'admiration ..." ["tribute of admiration"]
An angular fold mark at the head of the front cover, some small marginal foxing on the boards.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€80
BINET-VALMER
Le regard
Flammarion|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Fine and valuable signed autograph inscription from Binet-Valmer to Henri Béraud: "... qui vient d'écrire d'admirables et courageuses chroniques ..." ["... who has just written admirable and courageous chronicles..."]
Small lack to head of spine, some minor marginal spotting to covers.
Complete with publisher's slip.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on Île de Ré.
€100
Marcel PRÉVOST
Clarisse et sa fille
Les Editions de France|Paris 1935|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 10 numbered hors commerce copies on pur fil paper, ours specially printed for Henri Béraud, deluxe copy with 20 other pur fil copies.
Signed autograph inscription from Marcel Prévost to Henri Béraud below the justification page: "... en grande estime et en grande amitié..." ["... with great esteem and great friendship..."]
Spine sunned, some foxing to covers, endpapers and some deckled edges.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on Île de Ré.
€100
Emmanuel BOVE
Armand
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, no mention of deluxe copies.
Two tears at foot of spine, small stains on covers.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud in Ré.
Autograph inscription signed by Emmanuel Bove to Henri Béraud: "... avec mon meilleur souvenir et en hommage de respectueuse sympathie..." ["...with my best regards and in tribute of respectful sympathy..."]
€200
Jean BOUHIER
Le jeu d'autant
Editions du temps parallèle|Eygalières 1976|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Bouhier to Gérard Mouizel: "... ce jeu d'autant qui en vaut d'autres et où il n'y a rien à gagner pour lui. Car pour ma part j'ai gagné le plaisir d'une cordiale journée conclue par le don de ce livre. Et que ce jour ne soit pas sans lendemain. Son très cordial Jean Bouhier." ["...this game that is worth as much as any other and where there is nothing for him to gain. For my part, I have gained the pleasure of a cordial day concluded with the gift of this book. And may this day not be without a tomorrow. His very cordial Jean Bouhier."]
Handsome copy.
€30
Jean BOUHIER
De mille endroits...
Pierre Seghers|Paris 1952|11 x 18 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription dated 1976 and signed by Jean Bouhier to Gérard Mouizel: "... qui a l'indulgence de lire des pages d ema préhistoire, avec toute mon amitié..." ["...who has the indulgence to read pages of my prehistory, with all my friendship..."]
Handsome copy.
€40
Marius BRUNO
Septembre, poèmes
Editions du cancer|s. l. 1972|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Marius Bruno to Gérard Mouizel: "... ces quelques îles du voyage qui ne s'achève jamais..." ["... these few islands of the journey that never ends..."]
Handsome copy.
€30
Marius BRUNO, OLIVE TAMARI
L'amour et les hommes
Signes du temps|s. l. s. d. [circa 1960]|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 20 Holland and 30 alfa.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Marius Bruno to Gérard Mouizel: "... ce voyage inachevé vers l'impossible amour..." ["... this unfinished journey toward impossible love..."]
Work illustrated with a portrait of the author by Olive Tamari.
Handsome copy.
€40
Georges RIBEMONT-DESSAIGNES
Adolescence
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Signed autograph inscription from Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes to Henri Béraud: "... en hommage confraternel..." ["... in fraternal homage..."]
Boards lightly soiled and spotted, small tears of no consequence and without loss to board margins.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€150
Robert BOUCARD
Les dessous des archives secrètes (d'un espionnage à l'autre)
Les Editions de France|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Robert Boucard to Henri Béraud: "... en toute admiration..." ["... in complete admiration..."]
Illustrated.
Small scuffs at foot of slightly sunned spine.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud in Ré.
€80
Abel GANCE (inscribed to Henri BÉRAUD)
Prisme
Nrf|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of seventh edition.
Precious and beautiful autograph inscription signed by Abel Gance to Henri Béraud: "Il y a de si beaux mensonges que la vérité se tend vers eux comme une déesse altérée; vous en trouverez quelques uns dans ce livre, mon cher Béraud, vous que j'admire comme un des derniers vrais amoureux de la France..." ["There are such beautiful lies that truth reaches toward them like a thirsting goddess; you will find some of them in this book, my dear Béraud, you whom I admire as one of the last true lovers of France..."]
Spine sunned, worming to boards, a pen mark to front board, foxing to endpapers.
€450
J.H ROSNY AINE
L'Académie Goncourt. Les salons. Quelques éditeurs
G. Crès & Cie|Paris 1927|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vergé paper de Rives, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.
€80