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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. Du miel aux cendres
    Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS (inscribed to Raymond FIRTH)

    Du miel aux cendres[From Honey to Ashes]

    Plon|Paris 1966|15.50 x 24 cm|broché

    First edition, for which no copies on larger paper were produced.
    A pleasing copy, with press clippings laid in.
    Exceptional autograph presentation copy inscribed in English by Claude Lévi-Strauss to the anthropologist Raymond Firth.

    €500
  2. Confessions de Marion Delorme précédées d'un Coup d'oeil sur le règne de Louis XIII par Méry
    Eugène de MIRECOURT

    Confessions de Marion Delorme précédées d'un Coup d'oeil sur le règne de Louis XIII par Méry

    Librairie Nouvelle A. Bourdilliat & Cie|Paris 1860|11.50 x 18 cm|3 volumes reliés
    First edition.
    Half red shagreen bindings, spines with five raised bands decorated with double gilt compartments adorned with gilt stars, gilt friezes at head and foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary bindings.
    Some minor foxing of no consequence.
    €100
  3. Molière en Afrique ou le journal de 4 comédiens.
    Pierre RINGEL

    Molière en Afrique ou le journal de 4 comédiens.

    1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Mr. Pierre Ringel to Deflin.
    Iconography.
    Letter-foreword by Louis Jouvet.
    Small freckles on the upper edge, a slight hitch in the middle of the second board.
    €20
  4. Eden
    Marie-Jeanne DURRY

    Eden

    Seghers|Paris 1970|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    Edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only major paper.
    Bel autograph signed by Marie-Jeanne Durry Etiemble René and his wife.
    Nice copy.
    €50
  5. Puissances du roman
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Puissances du roman

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1942|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Original Ediiton on current paper.
    autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Roger Caillois Pierre Leiris.
    Two small tears stuck back in the top and bottom of the back.
    €150
  6. Les cris de paon
    Aurélien SCHOLL

    Les cris de paon

    Achille Faure|Paris 1866|10.50 x 17.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
    €80
  7. Histoire de Paola Ferrani
    Jacques de LACRETELLE

    Histoire de Paola Ferrani

    Flammarion|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition printed on alfa paper.
    Autograph inscription from Jacques de Lacretelle.
    A good copy.
    €50
  8. Longue distance
    Jacques GIRARD

    Longue distance

    Penthièvre|Bédée 1994|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
    autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Jacques Girard Francis Vigouroux.
    Nice copy.
    €20
  9. Mobiles
    Jacques GIRARD

    Mobiles

    Penthièvre|Bédée 1993|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
    autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Jacques Girard Francis Vigouroux.
    Nice copy.
    €20
  10. Failles
    Denis EMORINE

    Failles

    Lacombe et associés|Mantes-la-Ville 1989|12.50 x 21 cm|broché
    Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
    autograph dedication of the author signed autograph Denis Emorine Francis Vigouroux.
    Nice copy.
    €20
  11. Printemps 71 La Croix de Berny
    Jacques GOULET

    Printemps 71 La Croix de Berny

    Chez l'auteur|Paris 1977|14 x 16.50 cm|broché
    Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
    autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Jacques Girard Francis Vigouroux.
    Nice copy.
    €80
  13. La guerre de Cent ans
    François COPPÉE, Armand d' ARTOIS

    La guerre de Cent ans

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1878|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition.
    Precious autograph signed by the author José Maria de Heredia.
    Two small tears stuck back in the top and bottom of the back, a small lack in the first flat foot, some spots.
    €280
  14. Les tréteaux
    Félix BRACQUEMOND, Charles MONSELET

    Les tréteaux

    Poulet Malassis & De Broise|Paris 1859|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition printed in a small number of copies, only 10 copies on Holland paper in deluxe format.
    Half orange morocco binding, spine sunned with five raised bands set with black fillets, brown morocco title label, date and place in olive green morocco, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt.
    Illustrated work, as frontispiece, with a portrait of the author by Félix Bracquemont.
    Some foxing affecting mainly the volume at beginning and end.
    €150
  16. Une relève
    Jérôme & Jean THARAUD

    Une relève

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1919|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of 750 numbered copies on pur fil paper.
    Spine and covers marginally sunned as usual, internally good.
    €50
  17. La véritable image de madame Hanska
    Lucien MADRASSI (Honoré de BALZAC)

    La véritable image de madame Hanska

    Editions Lapina|Paris 1929|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché sous étui
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives laid paper.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author by Madrassi.
    Some minor tears to the slipcase of no consequence, handsome copy.
    €40
  18. La belle France
    Georges DARIEN

    La belle France

    P.V. Stock|Paris 1901|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding by Thomas Boichot of paper boards, dark brown morocco title label to spine, covers preserved. 
    Autograph inscription by Georges Darien to Henri Fèvre.
    A good copy in an attractive binding.
    €1,000
  19. Clément
    Joseph BREITBACH

    Clément

    Seghers|Paris 1958|11.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First French edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Joseph Breitbach to Albert Camus "... en hommage admiratif..."
    One small tear to foot of spine, slightly faded.
    €450
  21. La réponse du seigneur
    Alphonse de CHÂTEAUBRIANT

    La réponse du seigneur

    Grasset|Paris 1933|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 170 numbered copies on pure laid paper.
    Two small lacks at foot of double wrapper, otherwise handsome copy with full margins and in double wrapper.
    €80
  23. Le Vésuve
    Emmanuel ROBLÈS

    Le Vésuve

    Seuil|Paris 1961|13 x 18.50 cm|broché
    first edition on the current paper.
    Autograph signed and dated by the historian Emmanuel Robles Rene Remond "... the story of two lovers hunted in Naples in 1944 ..."
    Nice copy.
    €50
  24. La maison des Mirabeau, rêverie sur un ami
    Jérôme & Jean THARAUD

    La maison des Mirabeau, rêverie sur un ami

    Au Pigeonnier|Saint-Félicien-en-Vivarais [Saint-Félicien] 1923|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 650 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing with 20 Montval and 20 Chine.
    Work illustrated with lithographs by D. Nemoz and wood engravings by P. Burnot.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  25. Stéphane Vassiliew
    Jules LAFORGUE

    Stéphane Vassiliew

    Peirre Cailler|Vésenaz 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Edition first in part, one of 2500 numbered copies on chamois vélin paper.
    Iconography.
    A very good copy.
    €40
  26. Physiologie du flaneur [Ensemble] Physiologie de l'employé [Ensemble] Physiologie de la femme la plus malheureuse du monde
    Honoré de BALZAC, Louis HUART

    Physiologie du flaneur [Ensemble] Physiologie de l'employé [Ensemble] Physiologie de la femme la plus malheureuse du monde

    Aubert • Lavigne|1841|8.50 x 13.50 cm|relié

    First edition of these three well-illustrated physiologies; for example, the first physiology contains 65 vignettes. Only the Physiologie du flaneur bears a date.
    Physiologie du flaneur. Vignettes by Alophe, Daumier and Maurisset.
    Physiologie de l'employé. Vignettes by Trimollet.
    Physiologie de la femme la plus malheureuse... Vignettes by Valentin.
    Contemporary half black sheep binding. Smooth spine decorated with fillets. Gilt titles. Rubbing. Occasional light foxing, on paper that has remained quite white.

    €550
  27. La couronne improvisée
    Jean-Jacques BROUSSON

    La couronne improvisée

    La lampe à huile|Paris 1925|13 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 60 numbered copies on pure Lafuma paper, ours unnumbered, the only issue with some hors commerce copies.
    Handsome copy despite light worming to the endpapers.
    €30
  28. Chroniques
    Marcel PROUST

    Chroniques

    Nrf|Paris 1927|17 x 22 cm|broché
    First Edition, one of 129 numbered copies on laid Lafuma Navarre and reimposed format in-quarto tellière, head print.
    A tiny stain at the bottom of the second board.
    Beautiful copy as published.
    €1,500
  29. Cheveux sur la soupe
    Jacques PERRET

    Cheveux sur la soupe

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|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
  30. On ferme
    Maurice BERDON, Francis CARCO

    On ferme

    Pour les amis du docteur Lucien-Graux|Paris 1930|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Edition, a 125 copies on vellum numbered only 25 draw with Japan.
    Book illustrated with original lithographs by Maurice Berdon.
    A few bites on the guards.
    €70
  31. Vous ne connaissez pas mon pays
    Jean CHIEZE, Henri BÉRAUD

    Vous ne connaissez pas mon pays

    H. Lardanchet|Lyon 1944|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on vélin du Marais, the only issue after 100 vellum copies.
    Work illustrated with original woodcuts by Jean Chièze.
    Handsome copy.
    €100
  32. L'érotisme et l'amour
    René ÉTIEMBLE

    L'érotisme et l'amour

    Arléa|Paris 1987|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vergé Ingres de Lana, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €150
  33. Le pied du mur - In La Nouvelle Revue Française N°178 de la 15ème année
    Eugène IONESCO

    Le pied du mur - In La Nouvelle Revue Française N°178 de la 15ème année

    La Nouvelle Revue Française|1er Octobre 1967|14.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the few numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Other contributions by Maurice Blanchot, Philippe Jaccottet, Jacques Reda, Georges Poulet...
    A small crease mark at the head of the first cover, handsome copy.
    €100
  34. Tout va finir
    Emile HENRIOT

    Tout va finir

    Plon|Paris 1936|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    Edition, one of 50 copies hors commerce numbered on Alfa paper and reserved to the press office.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed Henriot Emile André Chevrillon "... loving tribute to his cousin and friend ..."
    A small tear in foot of the back, slight traces of minor creases in margins flat.
    €40
  35. David Golder
    Irène NÉMIROVSKY

    David Golder

    Grasset|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa paper, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Autograph inscription from Irène Némirovsky to the publisher Arthème Fayard.
    A bookseller's label pasted to head od an endpaper, small spots mostly on the first and last leaves.
    €800
  36. L'herbe à pauvre homme
    André BILLY

    L'herbe à pauvre homme

    Flammarion|Paris 1942|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine lightly sunned without consequence, a small marginal tear on the first cover.
    €80
  37. Les revenants dans la boutique
    Joseph JOLINON

    Les revenants dans la boutique

    Les éditions Rieder|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper only leading copies after 50 Holland paper.
    autograph dedication of the author signed autograph Robert Joseph Jolinon Cornuet.
    A small lack marginal minor as the first board.
    €60
  38. Le violon des muses
    Tristan DERÈME

    Le violon des muses

    Grasset|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on alfa.
    A good copy.
    €40
  39. Erromango
    Pierre BENOIT

    Erromango

    Albin Michel|Paris 1929|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
    Spine sunned, endpapers slightly shaded.
    €100
  40. Fils du jour
    André THÉRIVE

    Fils du jour

    Grasset|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved to the press office.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by André Thérive Charles Laval.
    Nice copy.
    €40
  41. Trop de bonheur
    Maurice LARROUY

    Trop de bonheur

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1928|14 x 21 cm|broché
    Edition, one of 65 numbered copies on Holland paper, head drawing after 20 Japan.
    Signing autograph Maurice Larrouy below the justification of the draw.
    Small marginal tear without gravity, in pie back at the witnesses, and the slightly angular and insolated boards.
    €50
  42. Le camp Domineau
    Pierre MAC ORLAN

    Le camp Domineau

    Nrf|Paris 1937|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 30 on pur fil.
    Spine slightly warped, a small light stain on the first cover.
    €70
  43. Hyménée
    Louis GUILLOUX

    Hyménée

    Grasset|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 21 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.

    Textured paper Bradel binding, covers and spine preserved, binding signed by Goy & Vilaine.

    A nice copy elegantly bound.
    €600
  44. Sirènes et tritons. Le roman du sous-marin
    Maurice LARROUY

    Sirènes et tritons. Le roman du sous-marin

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1927|14 x 21 cm|broché
    Edition, one of 65 numbered copies on Holland paper, head drawing after 20 Japan.
    Signing autograph Maurice Larrouy below the justification of the draw.
    Small marginal tear without gravity, in pie back at the witnesses, and the slightly angular and insolated boards.
    €50
  45. Poursuites
    Marguerite GRÉPON

    Poursuites

    J. Ferenczi & fils|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vélin bibliophile paper, the only large paper copies.
    A good copy despite a small spot to head of upper cover.
    €60
  46. Echec au roi! Tableaux de la fin d'Henri IV
    Fernand FLEURET

    Echec au roi! Tableaux de la fin d'Henri IV

    Nrf|Paris 1937|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 37 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête.
    Spine very slightly sunned, not serious.
    €80
  47. Jacques
    George SAND

    Jacques

    Félix Bonnaire|Paris 1834|13.50 x 22 cm|2 tomes en 2 volumes reliés
    First edition, rare. Fictitious statement of second edition. On the half-title: Publications de la Revue des deux mondes. The review had published the novel in serial form in 1833.
    Contemporary half glazed black calf binding. Spine handsomely decorated with rococo tools. Gilt title and volume number. Some rubbing to edges. Scattered foxing, but fine copy, in a quality binding.
    Sentimental epistolary novel. This is the author's third novel and the first to bear the masculine pen name Georges Sand.

    NB: This work is available at the bookstore upon request within 48 hours.
    €900
  48. La suite dans les idées
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    La suite dans les idées

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one advance (service de presse) copy.
    With an autograph inscription from Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to the publisher A. de Ridder.
    A very good copy, retaining its advertising slip.
    €580
  49. Italia
    Théophile GAUTIER

    Italia

    Victor Lecou|Paris 1852|12.50 x 18 cm|relié

    First edition
    Contemporary red half Russian morocco, the spine with double gilt fillets, corners very lightly rubbed.
    Presentation copy, inscribed by Théophile Gautier to Monsieur Bufquin des Essarts on half-title.

    €3,000
  50. Les îles du matin
    Guy MAZELINE

    Les îles du matin

    Gallimard|Paris 1936|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête.
    Spine sunned, small marginal tears to the covers.
    €80
  51. Le réveille-matin
    Paul MORAND

    Le réveille-matin

    Grasset|Paris 1937|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 32 numbered copies on pur fil.
    A good copy with good margins, as issued.
    €170
  52. Libres paroles
    Léon LAURENT-PICHAT, Henri CHEVREAU

    Libres paroles

    Comptoir des imprimeurs-unis|Paris 1847|15 x 24 cm|relié
    The first edition, published in a small number of copies.
    Contemporary full emerald shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt and cold fillets and compartments, triple frame of gilt and cold fillets framing the boards, triple gilt fillet framing the watered silk pastedowns, gilt fillet on the leading edges, all edges gilt. Pastedowns and endpapers somewhat soiled, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Our copy is expanded with a 13-leaf poetic manuscript in Henri Chevreau's hand bound at the head of the work.
    Henri Chevreau published with Laurent-Pichat a collection of verse issued in 1841 titled les Voyageurs.
    €200
  53. Iambes
    Auguste BARBIER

    Iambes

    Urbain Canel et Ad. Guyot|Paris 1832|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition. Two poems not reprinted in subsequent editions.
    Contemporary full brown shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt compartments and fillets, triple gilt fillet framing the covers, gilt dentelle framing the marbled paper pastedowns, all edges gilt.
    A handsome copy.
    €200
  54. Paris-Londres Keepsake français 1837, nouvelles inédites
    COLLECTIF

    Paris-Londres Keepsake français 1837, nouvelles inédites

    Delloye, Desmé et Cie|Paris 1837|15 x 24 cm|relié
    First edition illustrated with 26 vignettes.
    Full green shagreen binding, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with gilt romantic ornamental motifs, boards with blind-ruled frames decorated at their centers with gilt romantic ornamental motifs, scratch on lower board, gilt edges, romantic binding by Boutigny.
    Literary contributions by Vigny, Chateaubriand...
    Work illustrated with 26 steel-engraved plates and one title vignette by the finest English artists.
    Foxing.
    €250
  55. Nouveau recueil de fabliaux et contes inédits, des poètes français des XII, XIII, XIV et XVème siècles publié par M. Méon, employé aux manuscrits de la bibliothèque du Roi
    MÉON

    Nouveau recueil de fabliaux et contes inédits, des poètes français des XII, XIII, XIV et XVème siècles publié par M. Méon, employé aux manuscrits de la bibliothèque du Roi

    Chassériau|Paris 1823|16 x 23.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    Rare first edition printed on strong laid paper.
    Half blue calf bindings with corners, smooth spines decorated with gilt fillets forming triple compartments and large Romantic motifs stamped in gold, gilt fillet on covers, some rubbing, pastedowns and endpapers lined with marbled paper, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Barrois in volume I and a frontispiece drawn and engraved by Langlois du-Pont-de-l'Arche in volume II.
    €700
  56. Monsieur Coumbes
    Alexandre DUMAS

    Monsieur Coumbes

    A. Bourdilliat et Cie|Paris 1860|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First French edition of Histoire d'un cabanon et d'un chalet (published the previous year) and first edition under this title.
    Half olive sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt and blind fillets and dotting, contemporary binding.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  57. Lettres à la princesse
    Charles-Augustin SAINTE-BEUVE

    Lettres à la princesse

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1873|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half cherry red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fillets, dots and fleurons, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
    Scattered foxing.
    €60
  58. Fanny
    Ernest FEYDEAU

    Fanny

    Amyot|Paris s. d. [1858]|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Contemporary binding in half cherry red sheep, smooth spine uniformly faded decorated with gilt fillet and fleurons, marbled paper boards, scattered foxing.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  59. Une vie orageuse
    Georgiana FULLERTON

    Une vie orageuse

    H. Casterman|Paris • & Tournai • & Leipzig 1868|11 x 18 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition of the French translation established by René de Maricourt.
    Half red calf bindings, smooth spines with gilt stippling ornamented with black fillets and double gilt fillets, dark green long-grained morocco title and volume labels, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, corners slightly bumped without significance, contemporary bindings.
    Some light foxing.
    Rare.
    €150
  60. Chroniques de France
    Amable TASTU

    Chroniques de France

    Delangle frères|Paris 1829|13.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half red calf binding, smooth spine richly decorated with gilt arabesques and a gilt bird ornament with black title-label, marbled paper boards, binding signed by Lefebvre.
    A few very minor spots of worming.
    €230
  61. Le Mandarin
    Juliette LAMBER

    Le Mandarin

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1860|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half red shagreen binding, spine with four thin raised bands decorated with black compartments, old rose cardboard boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
    Occasional light foxing.
    €100
  62. Scènes populaires
    Henry MONNIER

    Scènes populaires

    J. Hetzel|Paris 1846|11.50 x 18 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition of some parts of the text.
    Half navy blue calf bindings, smooth spines decorated with gilt garlands as well as gilt and black fillets, gilt friezes at head and foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary bindings.
    Occasional light foxing.
    €250
  63. Chant provincial
    Jules DELACRE

    Chant provincial

    Henri Lamertin • Henri Gaulon|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris 1913|13 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph dated and signed by Jules Delacre to Mr. and Mrs. Engel Bathori.
    Lack head back.
    €70
  64. Prière aux mains coupées
    Charles PLISNIER

    Prière aux mains coupées

    Les écrivains réunis|Paris 1930|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 450 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only 25 leading copies after Japan and 25 Holland paper.
    autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Charles Plisnier to the actress and theater Andrée Tainsy woman.
    Nice copy.
    €60
  65. La raiz verdadera
    Jorge Enrique MOBILI

    La raiz verdadera

    Talleres graficos Alamos|Buenos Aires 1947|16.50 x 24 cm|relié
    Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Jorge Enrique Mobili in the singer Jane Bathori who was the companion of the actress and theater woman Andrée Tainsy.
    Our copy is enriched by the author's business card.
    €200
  66. Elegia
    Jorge Enrique MOBILI

    Elegia

    Imprenta Balmes|Buenos Aires 1948|16.50 x 24 cm|broché
    Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Jorge Enrique Mobili in the singer Jane Bathori who was the companion of the actress and theater woman Andrée Tainsy.
    Our copy is enriched by the author's business card.
    €300
  67. L'arbre et l'horizon
    René MÉNARD

    L'arbre et l'horizon

    A l'enseigne de l'homme méditant|Nancy 1949|17 x 19.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum Monfourat only draw after 33 leading copies.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by René Mébard to cantarice Jane Bathori who was the companion of the actress and theater woman Andrée Tainsy.
    €60
  68. Hymnes à la présence solitaire
    René MÉNARD

    Hymnes à la présence solitaire

    Les cahiers du sud|Marseille 1950|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum Monfourat only draw after 33 leading copies.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by René Mébard to cantarice Jane Bathori who was the companion of the actress and theater woman Andrée Tainsy.
    €70
  69. La statue désertée
    René MÉNARD

    La statue désertée

    Chez l'auteur|Paris 1952|16.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum Monfourat only draw after 33 leading copies.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by René Mébard to cantarice Jane Bathori who was the companion of the actress and theater woman Andrée Tainsy.
    €70
  70. La gloria desolada
    Tristan FERNANDEZ

    La gloria desolada

    D. Francisco A. Colombo|Buenos Aires 1949|16.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Pergament, one draw with 15 Fabriano paper Magnani.
    autograph dedication of the author signed autograph Tristan Fernandez to the singer Jane (Batory) and his partner the actress and theater woman Andrée (Tainsy).
    First lightly shaded flat head.
    €200
  71. Visages (rostros)
    Gloria ALCORTA

    Visages (rostros)

    Ediciones Botella al mar|Buenos Aires 1951|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    Bilingual Edition, the French translation has been done by the Spanish-speaking poet Rafael Alberti.
    Bel autograph signed Gloria Alcorta to the singer Jane Bathori who was the companion of the actress and theater Andrée Tainsy woman.
    Book adorned the author of illustrations.
    A pleasant, well complete copy of the original crystal of the book reproduces the title page.
    €300
  72. Testimonios
    Victoria OCAMPO

    Testimonios[Testimonies]

    Editorial Sudamericana|Buenos Aires 1946|14 x 20.50 cm|broché

    First edition.
    Handsome signed and dated autograph inscription in French from Victoria Ocampo to the singer (Jane) Bathori, who was the partner of the comedian Andrée Tainsy : "... qui a travaillé pour la musique en Argentine with tant de générosité and de chaleur..."
    Iconography.
    Spine sunned.

    €750
  73. Verotchka l'étrangère ou le goût du malheur
    Francis CARCO

    Verotchka l'étrangère ou le goût du malheur

    Albin Michel|Paris 1923|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Edition, one of the copies Alfa paper.
    Precious autograph signed by Francis Carco Descaves to Lucien: "... no hard feelings ..."
    spine slightly insolated.
    €100
  74. L'équipe, roman des fortifs
    Francis CARCO

    L'équipe, roman des fortifs

    Albin Michel|Paris 1925|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Edition, one of the copies Alfa paper.
    Precious autograph signed by Francis Carco Descaves to Lucien: "... no hard feelings ..."
    spine slightly insolated.
    €60
  75. Discours de M. de Loménie prononcé à l'Académie Française le jour de sa réception, 8 Janvier 1874
    Louis de LOMÉNIE

    Discours de M. de Loménie prononcé à l'Académie Française le jour de sa réception, 8 Janvier 1874

    Didier & Cie|Paris 1874|14 x 22.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half caramel shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets decorated with black double compartments at the centers of which appear the gilt monogram of the great bibliophile Roger de Cormenin repeated five times, turquoise blue shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, 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.
    €100
  76. Les pantins du boulevard
    Pierre VÉRON

    Les pantins du boulevard

    Arnaud de Vresse|Paris s. d. [1868]|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half-shagreen binding in red, smooth spine decorated with gilt arabesques, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  77. Toute licence sauf contre l'amour
    Maurice BARRÈS

    Toute licence sauf contre l'amour

    Perrin & Cie|Paris 1892|9 x 15.50 cm|relié
    first edition.
    Binding half sheepskin pine green, smooth back, plates, guards and contreplats paper moiré, preserved covers, gilded head, contemporary binding signed cold.
    autograph dedication of the author signed autograph Maurice Barres Francis Chevassu.
    Light marginal gaps on the first text reached without slip.
    Nice copy.
    €150
  78. Correspondance inédite
    Henri HEINE

    Correspondance inédite

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1867|11.50 x 18 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition.
    Half-caramel calf bindings, spines with five raised bands set with gilt fillets and decorated with double gilt compartments enhanced with gilt typographical motifs, navy blue morocco title and volume labels, small stains at foot of spine of second volume, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, elegant contemporary bindings.
    Some light foxing of no consequence.
    €200
  79. Nouvelles confidences
    Alphonse de LAMARTINE

    Nouvelles confidences

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1851|15 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half-sheep binding in navy blue, spine with five raised bands set with black stippling decorated with double black fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, one tear to a leading edge, contemporary binding.
    Some minor foxing of no consequence.
    €100
  80. Jérome Paturot à la recherche de la meilleure des républiques
    Louis REYBAUD

    Jérome Paturot à la recherche de la meilleure des républiques

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1848|11.50 x 18 cm|4 volumes reliés en 2
    First edition.
    Half-shagreen bindings in black, smooth spines faded and decorated with gilt cartouches, black paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary bindings.
    Some minor foxing, one stain affecting a leaf in the second volume.
    €250
  81. Lettres à la princesse
    Charles-Augustin SAINTE-BEUVE

    Lettres à la princesse

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1873|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half black shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons, one joint rubbed and fragile, marbled paper boards with some surface wear, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Some minor foxing affecting mainly the margins.
    €50
  82. Oeuvres inédites
    Gustave STAAL, Hégésippe MOREAU

    Oeuvres inédites

    Bachelin-Deflorenne|Paris 1867|10 x 15.50 cm|relié
    First edition published in a small number of copies on laid paper and illustrated with an original etching by Gustave Staal as frontispiece.
    Bradel binding in half blue morocco with corners, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  83. Espagnoles et françaises
    Henriette ARNAUD

    Espagnoles et françaises

    Ladvocat|Paris 1827|13.50 x 21.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition.
    Half purple calf bindings, faded spines with four raised bands set with double gilt fillets decorated with gilt and black fillets, gilt friezes at head and foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, romantic contemporary bindings.
    Provenance: from the library of Mouchy with engraved bookplates pasted on the pastedowns bearing pen-written library shelf marks.
    Rare.
    €200
  84. Marino Faliero
    Casimir DELAVIGNE

    Marino Faliero

    Ladvocat|Paris 1829|13 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Full purple calf binding, faded spine decorated with a gilt cartouche adorned with romantic gilt arabesques, traces of rubbing on the joints, gilt roulettes on the headcaps, frame of a garland stamped in blind as well as double gilt fillets on the boards, boards partially faded, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt edges on the cuts, some scratches on the boards and cuts, marbled edges, contemporary binding.
    Occasional light foxing.
    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.
    €150
  85. Libres paroles
    Léon LAURENT-PICHAT

    Libres paroles

    Comptoir des imprimeurs-unis|Paris 1847|15 x 24 cm|relié
    first edition printed in small numbers.
    Full binding shagreen midnight blue, back with four nerves set with gold decorated with double black boxes threads and golden, light head scrapes back, framing of double gold and black nets on the boards, guards and white moiré silk contreplats containing small foxing, framing a set of triple gilt fillets on contreplats, all edges gilt, net gilded on the cuts, both corners with traces of friction, contemporary binding.
    Our copy is enriched with an autograph quatrain signed Leon Laurent-Pichat.
    Some minor foxing.
    €300
  86. Dernières lettres de femmes
    Marcel PRÉVOST

    Dernières lettres de femmes

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1897|15.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Edition, one of the 15 copies on China, deluxe edition after 5 and 10 Whatman Japan.
    Our copy is the publisher Alphonse Lemerre who signed the book by "copy editor" enriched his initials under the justification of the draw.
    A wetting at the foot of the second half of the body of the work.
    €80
  87. Les amitiés francaises
    Maurice BARRÈS

    Les amitiés francaises

    Félix Juven|Paris 1903|18 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies after 20 Japan.
    Tears with lacks to margins of spine and boards and endpapers partially shaded.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €100
  88. Les filles de Cabanil suite et fin du Capitaine fantôme
    Paul FÉVAL

    Les filles de Cabanil suite et fin du Capitaine fantôme

    E. Dentu|Paris 1863|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half dark green shagreen binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, speckled edges.
    Gift inscription in blue ballpoint pen on one endpaper.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €100
  89. La pécheresse
    Paul FÉVAL

    La pécheresse

    E. Dentu|Paris 1867|11 x 18 cm|relié
    New edition and first edition under this title, adopting that of the publication in the periodical La Semaine in 1848: Une pécheresse.
    The first edition in volume form would appear in 1851 under the title La Femme du Banquier. (cf. Paul Féval. Parcours d'une œuvre, by Jean-Pierre Galvan).
    Half dark green shagreen binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, one upper corner slightly bumped, speckled edges.
    Gift inscription in blue ballpoint pen on one endpaper.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €50
  90. Le million
    Jules CLARETIE

    Le million

    E. Dentu|Paris 1882|-|relié
    first edition.
    Binding to bradel in full brown calico, smooth back thinned with a gold central finial, date and double gold thread tail, navy blue shagreen as an exhibit, preserved Blankets, two corners bumped, then binding signed in cold Pierson.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Jules Clarétie Albert Delpit: "... his colleague and friend ..."
    Our copy is enriched with an engraved portrait of Jules Clarétie.
    Nice copy.
    €100
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