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
Pierre Lampédouze
G. Crès & Cie|Paris 1924|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
Handsome autograph inscription from Henri Bosco to Henri Béraud.
Llight spotting on the covers, small foxing on the endpapers.
Provenance : Henri Béraud's library of Île de Ré.
€700
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
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.
Provenance: from the library of Henri Béraud in Ré.
€450
Eugène DABIT
Petit-Louis
Nrf|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the service de presse copies.
Precious and beautiful autograph inscription signed by Eugène Dabit to Henri Béraud: "Galtier-Boissière m'avait dit que vous aviez aimé l'Hôtel du Nord. Je vous envoie mon second livre. Comme avec le premier, vous ne sentirez que de vous, je le souhaite, aimant naturellement le monde que vous aimez..." ["Galtier-Boissière had told me that you liked l'Hôtel du Nord. I am sending you my second book. As with the first, you will feel only yourself, I hope, naturally loving the world that you love..."]
Two tears at head and foot of spine, light marginal tears on the boards, some minor foxing.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€150
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
Albert ROBIDA
L'île de Lutèce. Enlaidissements et embellissements de la cité
H. Daragon|Paris 1905|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Work illustrated with an etching and 22 sketches by the author.
Spine very lightly sunned without gravity, light and partial shadows on the endpapers.
Handsome copy.
€70
Philippe SOLLERS
Drame
Seuil|Paris 1965|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on vélin neige, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.
€300
André PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES
L'âge de craie suivi de Hedera
Gallimard|Paris 1961|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper for "L'âge de craie".
Autograph inscription signed by André Pieyre de Mandiargues to Henri and Geneviève Parisot.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece photographic portrait of the author.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
€70
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
Galande ou convalescence au village
Grasset|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 57 numbered copies on Montval, this copy not numbered but justified "Montval", the tirage de tête.
A good copy.
€150
Michel LEIRIS
Grande fuite de neige
Mercure de France|Paris 1964|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Arches, tirage de tête after 15 Hollande.
A good copy.
€100
Jacques LAURENT
Paul et Jean-Paul
Grasset|Paris 1951|17.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on alfa paper an advance (service de presse) copy.
A good copy.
€50
(Blaise CENDRARS) Henry MILLER
Blaise Cendrars
Denoël|Paris 1951|22.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, one of 1000 numbered copies on pure Johannot paper, the only printing along with 10 on Auvergne.
With a frontispiece original portrait of Blaise Cendrars by Rièra, illustrated cover by Orfeo Tamburi.
Covers very clearly and lightly shaded without consequence to margins.
Fine and rare copy.
€350
Henri BÉRAUD
Les raisons d'un silence
Inter-France|Paris 1944|15.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of rares copies d'auteur on Hollande dont il n'est fait nulle mention, the only large paper copies.
Small and slight foxings on covers and some edges.
Rare copy with edges preserved.
Provenance : Henri Béraud's library.
€680
Jean-Marie STAIVE, Jean JOUBERT
Une maison de miroirs
1984|16.50 x 22.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on laid ivory paper, ours unnumbered.
Work illustrated with 16 original linocuts by Jean-Marie Staive.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Marie Staive to Gérard Mouizel: "... cet espace, voué aux noirs et aux blancs, où le jour s'espace à la nuit calme."
Our copy is exceptionally expanded with an original engraving on Arches signed by Jean-Marie Staive, reserved for deluxe copies and bearing a second autograph inscription signed by the illustrator to Gérard Mouizel; with an original color impression also dedicated by the same to Gérard Mouizel as well as an autograph letter dated and signed by the publisher, Patrick Stefanetto, in which he explains to him the manner in which he has enhanced the copy that he sent to him.
Handsome set.
€150
Joseph DELTEIL
Jeanne d'Arc
Grasset|Paris 1925|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the service de presse copies printed on laid paper.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Joseph Delteil to Henri Béraud.
Spine sunned and faded, small foxing spots on boards which are marginally warped.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
€150
Hervé BRÉAL
Roll (et autres histoires), suite pour orchestre de rock et quatuor à cordes
Editions de l'Athanor|Paris 1975|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
Illustrated covers.
A rare and good copy.
€30
Charles BOURGEOIS
En court métrage
Chez l'auteur|s. l. s. d. [circa 1982]|15.50 x 21 cm|en feuilles sous chemise
First edition for which there were no large paper copies.
Autograph inscription from Charles Bourgeois.
A good copy.
€40
François CRUCIANI
Tourisme confidentiel
Rougerie|Mortemart 1980|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 300 copies on bouffant paper, the only issue with 10 on Arches.
Signed and dated autograph inscription from François Cruciani to Gérard Mouizel.
Pencil annotations by the recipient on an endpaper.
Handsome copy despite a tiny insignificant nick at the foot of the spine.
€30
Jean BOUHIER
Sur simple sommation
Rougerie|Mortemart 1980|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, one of 150 copies on deluxe paper, the only printing with 5 Arches.
Fine dated and signed autograph inscription from Jean Bouhier to Gérard Mouizel: "... dans la vie, il n'y a peut-être que le poème qui ne se fasse pas Sur simple sommation, et seule l'amitié en fait le prix" ["... in life, there is perhaps only the poem that cannot be made upon simple demand, and only friendship gives it its worth"].
Handsome copy.
€30
Jacques BOREL
La dépossession. Journal de Ligenère
Gallimard|Paris 1973|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Fine and surprising signed autograph inscription from Jacques Borel to Gérard Mouizel: "... busoquement, balèvrement, fardaillement, galinement, poutarguement, grisolement, sangloutement, ces lambeaux, avec amitié..." ["... abruptly, stammering, painting, merrily, with roe, graying, sobbing, these fragments, with friendship..."]
Spine sunned, press clippings included.
€60
Robert GANZO
Tracts
Jean Aubier|Paris 1947|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 1947 numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only issue with 30 on pure Lana rag.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author by A. Beaudin.
Handsome copy.
€30
François CRUCIANI, OLIVE TAMARI
Les moyens du bord
L'espadon|Six-Fours les plages [Six-Fours-les-Plages] 1962|16 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition printed in 400 numbered copies on offset paper.
Autograph inscription signed by François Cruciani to Gérard Mouizel: "... au provisoire matelot-pédagogue Gérard Mouizel pour que ces Moyens du bord lui soeint en souvenir de ses escales sous les palmiers du mas".
Work illustrated with 7 original lithographs by Olive Tamari.
Handsome copy.
€60
Georges RIBEMONT-DESSAIGNES
Le bar du lendemain
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper
Precious autograph inscription signed by Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes to Henri Béraud: "... en sympathie confraternelle." ["in fraternal sympathy."]
A tiny lack to spine, another at foot of front board, some small stains and light worming to boards.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.
€150
Tristan BERNARD
Les parents paresseux
Editions des portiques|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Amusing autograph inscription signed by Tristan Bernard to Henri Béraud: "... A l'ami Béraud. Tristan Bernard pontife." ["To friend Béraud. Tristan Bernard pontiff."]
Worming to boards which are marginally warped.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.
€100
FRANC-NOHAIN
Nouvelles fables
Editions Spes|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome autograph inscription from Franc-Nohain to Paul Valéry.
A good copy.
€100
André MALRAUX
Antimémoires[Anti-Memoirs]
Gallimard|Paris 1967|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the deluxe issue.
Fine copy.
€2,800
OLIVE TAMARI
Les pinceaux roses de chairs, fous
Le soleil bleu|Vincennes 1972|18 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition printed in 500 copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Olive Tamari to Gérard Mouizel: "... érudit pondéré qu'on écoute volontiers, avec ma fidèle amitié..." ["... measured scholar whom one listens to willingly, with my faithful friendship..."]
Very handsome copy.
€60
OLIVE TAMARI
Ici la mer prend fin
Le soleil bleu|Vincennes 1977|17 x 24 cm|broché
First edition printed in 300 numbered copies, ours unnumbered.
Autograph inscription signed by Olive Tamari to Gérard Mouizel: "... au beau jeune homme qui a beaucoup de talent..." ["... to the handsome young man who has much talent..."]
Our copy contains a second autograph inscription (unsigned) by Olive Tamari, on a loose leaf, continuing the first autograph inscription: "On pourrait dire qui a beaucoup de talent et plait aux finlandaises chocolatées (mais ce ne serait pas correct devant la gravité de la mort de la mer)." ["One could say who has much talent and pleases chocolate-colored Finnish women (but that would not be proper given the gravity of the death of the sea)."]
Work illustrated with four original color illustrations by Olive Tamari.
Very handsome copy.
€100
OLIVE TAMARI
Je me retiens au mur qui tombe
Le soleil bleu|Vincennes 1970|18.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
First edition printed in 500 numbered copies, this one unnumbered.
Autograph inscription signed by Olive Tamari to Gérard Mouizel: "... au jeune homme qui connait déjà tant de choses..." ["... to the young man who already knows so many things..."]
Very handsome copy.
€60
OLIVE TAMARI
C'est bon l'aspirine
Le soleil bleu|Vincennes 1973|18.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition printed in 500 numbered copies, this one unnumbered.
Autograph inscription signed by Olive Tamari to Gérard Mouizel: "... au poète que j'admire..." ["... to the poet I admire..."]
Handsome copy not containing the four plates illustrated by the author mentioned in the justification page.
€30
Albert CAMUS
Actuelles. Chroniques 1944-1948
Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête
A fine copy.
€3,500
Bonaventure DES PÉRIERS, Charles NODIER
Les contes ou les nouvelles récréations et joyeux devis de Bonaventure des Periers, valet de chambre de la reine de Navarre, avec un choix des anciennes notes de Bernard de Lamonnoye et de Saint-Hyacinthe
J. Techener|Paris 1841|-|relié
Revised and expanded edition by Paul-Louis Jacob and enhanced with an original literary notice by Charles Nodier, one of the rare copies printed on Dutch laid paper.

Half red morocco binding with corners, spine with four fine raised bands set with gilt garlands decorated with gilt compartments adorned in the grotesque style, triple black fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, elegant contemporary binding signed by Lebrun. A trace of a bookplate cleanly removed from one pastedown.

Rare and handsome copy beautifully bound.
€350
Nicolas MARTIN
Poètes contemporains de l'Allemagne
Jules Renouard & Cie|Paris 1846|11 x 18 cm|relié
First edition.
Half caramel calf binding, smooth spine decorated with black and gilt fillets as well as gilt friezes, turquoise calf title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
Pencil gift inscription on the half-title page.
Our copy contains an additional leaf with a manuscript French translation of Zedlitz's poem "La revue nocturne" by a previous owner.
Handsome copy attractively bound.
€150
Michel SEUPHOR
Contes Batabraf pour les enfants des environs d'Illeux
All' insegna del Pesce d'Oro|Milano [Milan] 1981|12 x 17 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with six single-line drawings by the author and of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Autograph inscription signed by Michel Seuphor to Gérard Mouizel presenting his wishes: "... bon pour un bond heureux pour l'année 1983..." ["...good for a happy leap for the year 1983..."]
Pleasant copy.
€100
Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE
La comédie de Charleroi
Nrf|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Handsome autograph inscription from Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to his friend Henri Béraud : "A Henri Béraud dont je viens de lire avec un énorme plaisir le 14 Juillet. Amicalement [For Henri Béraud, whose 14th July I have just finished reading with enormous pleasure. Best wishes]."
Spine with a small tear glued down to foot of spine, a trace of folding to lower cover, occasional spots.
€1,800
Eugène PELLETAN
Les morts inconnus, le pasteur du désert
Pagnerre|Paris 1855|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Half green sheep binding, faded spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt dots and fleurons, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
Some foxing.
€80
Marthe-Marguerite Le Valois de Villette de Murçay, Comtesse de CAYLUS
Souvenirs et correspondance de Madame de Caylus publiée avec annotation historique, biographique et littéraire et un index analytique par Emile Raunié
Charpentier|Paris 1881|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Half navy blue morocco binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with the gilt monogram of the great bibliophile Roger de Cormenin repeated five times, gilt date at foot, one joint cracked and fragile, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt on deckled edges, elegant later unsigned binding.
Provenance: from the library of Roger de Cormenin, son of Louis de Cormenin who was the confidant and secretary of Théophile Gautier and also the intimate friend of Gustave Flaubert.
Handsome copy pleasantly bound but fragile at one joint.

€200
Adoplhe CIESLARCZYK, Patrick STEFANETTO
Le carreleur
Chez Alain Sanchez|Libos [Monsempron-Libos] 1977|29 x 38.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition printed in 46 numbered copies on Arches vellum.
Work illustrated with 3 original color engravings by Adolphe Cieslarczyk.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Patrick Stefanetto to Gérard Mouizel in the form of a quatrain.
Autograph signatures of Patrick Stefanetto and Adolphe Cieslarczyk on the justification page.
Minor spotting of no consequence on the first endpaper.
Rare and handsome copy.
€450
Camille LEMERCIER
La séduction même
Grasset|Paris 1971|13.50 x 21 cm|relié
First edition, one of 39 numbered copies on laid paper with deckled edges, the only deluxe copies.
Full caramel morocco binding, spine with three rectangular raised bands, boards, endpapers and pastedowns covered with decorative patterned paper, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Régine Deforges.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Camille Lemercier, wife of Jean Dutourd: "A Regine Deforges (et au Petit Prince) qui sont la séduction même... Cette dédicace a pas mal servi, mais personne ne s'en souvient. En outre, pour une autre fois cela est vrai et sincère. Camille Dutourd (Austerlitz)" ["To Regine Deforges (and the Little Prince) who are seduction itself... This dedication has been used quite a bit, but no one remembers. Furthermore, for another time this is true and sincere. Camille Dutourd (Austerlitz)"]
Handsome copy beautifully bound by Régine Deforges.
€350
CHAMPFLEURY
Contes domestiques
Victor Lecou|Paris 1852|11 x 18 cm|relié
first edition.
Bound in half red shagreen, back smoothes decorated with gilded nets, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, sprinkled edges, contemporary binding.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of his friend Champfleury Vain.
Some foxing.
€250
Mary Elizabeth BRADDON
Le testament de John Marchmont
Hachette & Cie|Paris 1864|11 x 18 cm|2 volumes reliés
First edition of the French translation established by Charles Bernard Derosne.
Half black sheep bindings, spines very slightly lightened with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments embellished at their centers and corners with gilt fleurons, some small scratches to spines, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, two corners slightly bumped.
Rare foxing of no consequence, minimal loss to one blank endpaper of the first volume, armorial bookplates pasted at heads of pastedowns.
€150
Jean CALVIN
Oeuvres françoises recueillies pour la première fois et précédées de sa vie par Théodore de Bèze et d'une notice bibliographique par P.L. Jacob
Librairie de Charles Gosselin|Paris 1842|11 x 18 cm|relié
First edition.
Half black shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with triple gilt fillets and gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
Some minor foxing of no consequence.
€250
OLIVE TAMARI
Noir et bleu
Vacance|Toulon 1957|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on offset Navarre, one draw with 20 Arches paper.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph Olive Tamari a colleague poet, art critic and artist.
Book illustrated with 14 original lithographs Olive Tamari.
Tiny marginal minor bites on the first board.
€80
Jean BRULLER [VERCORS]
Silences
Les nourritures terrestres|Paris 1937|-|broché
Edition, one of 50 numbered on the second installment of Rives (who have five), one draw with 11 Holland paper.
This is a series of eight comic prints, engravings, printed and colored by Jean Bruller he signed and captioned.
Handwritten signature of Jean Bruller to the justification of the draw.
Tears at the head and foot of the back and flat margins, shaded guards.
€400
Henry MONNIER
Scènes populaires dessinées à la plume
E. Dentu|Paris 1864|12.50 x 20.50 cm|relié
New edition with some parts in first edition.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with five thin raised bands set with black fillets, marbled paper boards with some scuffing, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
Work illustrated with numerous in-text drawings by Henry Monnier engraved on wood.
Provenance: from Château Laffite with bookplate pasted on pastedown and enhanced with manuscript notes specifying its location in the library.
€100
Alfred de VIGNY
Journal d'un poëte
Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1867|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Bound in half dark green shagreen, spine with four raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Some minor foxing affecting mainly the edges.
€120
Virginie ANCELOT
Médérine
Hippolyte Souverain|Paris 1843|13.50 x 22.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
First edition.
Small angular lacks, not serious, to the spine and covers, occasional small foxing, not serious.
Rare.
€150
Pierre LOTI
Japoneries d'automne
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1889|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Contemporary Bradel binding of half purple cloth over marbled paper boards, spine (faded) with gold fillets, brown shagreen label with title and author.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Pierre Loti to Alphonse Daudet : "... avec ma meilleure affection...[…with my best wishes…]"
Julia Daudet's library stamp to head of one endpaper.
A little spotting.
€1,500
Albert MAIRE
Essai sur la psychologie de Blaise Pascal
Société de graphologie|Paris 1922|21 x 28 cm|relié
first edition printed in small number on rod.
Binding to bradel half black shagreen, smooth spine, a joint with traces of friction, marbled paper plates, wrappers preserved and bound in, contemporary binding signed Franz.
autograph dedication of the author autograph dated and signed by Albert Maire Viscount Sartiges.
€80
Michel SEUPHOR
Ambulando
Rougerie|Mortemart 1989|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Autograph inscription from Michel Seuphor to Daniel Leuwers.
A very good copy.
€70
Antoine de SAINT-EXUPÉRY
Lettres de jeunesse
Gallimard|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Japon, tirage de tête along with 10 Madagascar hors commerce.
Half black morocco, spine in six compartments, marbled paper boards, pastedowns and endpapers of papier uni, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding by Goy & Vilaine.
A very good copy in a handsome binding.
€2,300
Henri CAZALIS
L'illusion
Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1875|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Full midnight blue morocco-grained shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motifs, gilt date at foot, gilt roulettes on headcaps, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, frame of gilt dentelle on pastedowns, covers and spine (faded) preserved, top edge gilt, gilt edges on cuts, binding signed by H. Capelle.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Henri Cazalis to (Jules) Barbey d'Aurevilly.
Handsome copy beautifully executed.
€800
Ernest SERRET
Clémence Ogé, histoire d'une maîtresse de chant
Hachette & Cie|Paris 1861|11 x 18 cm|relié
First edition.
Half green shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with double gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, one lower corner slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Some light foxing affecting mainly the edges, colportage stamp on half-title page.
€100
Joseph CONRAD
La flèche d'or
Nrf|Paris 1928|17 x 22 cm|broché
First edition in French, one of 110 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre laid paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Spine sunned, some light foxing.
€150
Joseph CONRAD
Le frère-de-la-côte
Nrf|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, one of 996 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies after 109 reimposed.
Signed autograph inscription from the translator, G. Jean-Aubry, to Frédéric Lefèvre.
Spine slightly sunned without consequence,
€80
Jean PARIS
Shakespeare par lui même
Seuil|Paris 1954|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
Edition of wich no leading copies exists, review copy.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed in Paris by Jean Maurice Blanchot.
Iconography.
€50
Jorge SEMPRÚN
L'évanouissement
Gallimard|Paris 1967|12 x 19 cm|broché
Edition, review copy.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Jorge Semprun to Jean Freustié.
Complete copy of his please insert.
€250
Eugène FROMENTIN
Les maîtres d'autrefois
E. Plon & Cie|Paris 1876|14 x 23 cm|relié
First edition.
Half blue morocco binding, faded spine with five raised bands decorated with the gilt paraph of the great bibliophile Roger de Cormenin repeated five times, light scratches on the joints, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, elegant unsigned near-contemporary binding.
€200
René MAIZEROY
Souvenirs d'un Saint-Cyrien
Victor Havard|Paris 1880|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, one of the rare copies on Holland paper of which no mention is made.
Bradel binding in half turquoise cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, date and double gilt fillet at foot, red shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Occasional light foxing.
€150
Eugène IONESCO
Théâtre II
Gallimard|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Elegant half maroon calf over geometric marbled paper boards by Goy & Vilaine, date, title, author and work in anthracite palladium to spine, maroon paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine (slightly faded) preserved.
Handsome autograph inscription from Eugène Ionesco to Marcel Aymé.
A very good copy nicely bound.
€1,200
Francis CARCO
Nostalgie de Paris
J. Ferenczi & fils|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to François Mauriac : "...avec ma bien fidèle et toujours "jeune" admiration..."
A pale dampstain to foot of the spine, slightly sunned.
€350
Régine DEFORGES
Pour l'amour de Marie Salat
Albin Michel|Paris 1986|13.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Hollande paper, this copy one of 20 hors commerce, the only large paper copies.
A fine copy.
€250
Maurice SACHS
Histoire de John Cooper d'Albany
Gallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.
€300
Raymond ABELLIO
La Bible document chiffré. Essai sur la restitution des clefs de la science numérale secrète. Tome II : Les Sephiroth et les 5 premiers versets de la Genèse
Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 28 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.
€400
Antonin ARTAUD (edited by) Ludwig LEWISOHN
Crime passionnel
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition in French, translated by Antonin Artaud and Bernard Steele, one of 25 numbered copies on alfa, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.
€300
Claude ROY
La dérobée
Gallimard|Paris 1968|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
Edition, one of 35 copies numbered on "pur-fil" paper only leading copies.
Bel autograph signed and dated Claude Roy to Régine (Deforges): "... fine and golden, so sun that wants to devour his friend ..."
Nice copy.
€150
Claude ROY
Le verbe aimer et autres essais
Gallimard|Paris 1969|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
Edition, one of 35 copies numbered on "pur-fil" paper only leading copies.
Bel autograph signed and dated Claude Roy to Régine (Deforges): "... fine and golden, so sun that wants to devour his friend ..."
Nice copy.
€150