First editions, fine papers and deluxe printings of French and foreign literature, 16th to 21st century

Edition printed on Alfa paper and for which there is no mention of leading copies.
Signed autograph of John Rousselot Jean Sauteron "... the proud of the earth ... that's us!"
Pleasant copy.

first edition.
Binding blue half morocco with corners, back with five nerves decorated with gold set with double gilded coffered decorated in their centers dotted parts sand and red morocco mosaic depicting a flower pistil and enriched with gold typographical grounds in their petals, framing gilded nets on marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, gilded head, elegant contemporary binding signed Vermorel.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated Henry Kistemaeckers to actress Madeleine Bouvier, wife of Henri Daniel-Rops Petiot alias: "To my lovely interpètre tomorrow (and after ...) Madeleine Danielrops (sic) until something better, its author very devoted. "
Beautiful copy well established in an elegant contemporary binding signed Vermorel.

First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on pur fil paper Lafuma.
Endpapers very slightly and partly faded, not serious.

First edition.
Bound in half straw yellow shagreen, spines with five raised bands set with black fillets decorated with double black compartments at whose centers the gilt cipher of the great bibliophile Roger de Cormenin is repeated four times, navy blue morocco title and volume labels, light scratches of no consequence at head of joints, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edges gilt, near-contemporary bindings.
Work illustrated with two portraits of Prosper Mérimée by A. Leveille as frontispieces to the volumes.
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.
A handsome copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
Binding to bradel half percaline mint green, smooth back with a gold jewel, date and dual gold tail thread back, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph of Charles Foley to his friend Theodore Lhomer "... Memories of his old comrade ..."
Pleasant copy.

First edition.
Bound in half dark green morocco with corners, spine with five raised bands, black fillets framing the marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, upper corners slightly bumped, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Durvand.
Our copy is enhanced with a fine etching printed on China paper bound between the backed half-title and the first page of text.
A rare copy established in a charming binding signed by Durvand.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Roger Vailland Carmen Tissier.
Printed pads underneath the autograph on the title-page fake and head of the title page, a small bright spot in the second flat foot.

First edition.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments enhanced at their corners with gilt typographical motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, one corner slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Some minor foxing of no consequence.

First edition.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with double gilt fillets decorated with double blind-tooled compartments enhanced with gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
Fine copy handsomely bound.

First edition printed on laid paper of the author's last work.
Half dark blue shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with black fillets, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, two corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in half forest green morocco, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, binding signed by Franz.
Rare and handsome copy beautifully bound.

First edition.
Half forest green shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with the gilt monogram of the great bibliophile Roger de Cormenin repeated five times, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, near-contemporary 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 beautifully bound.

First edition.
Half black shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with gilt fleurons, one joint very slightly cracked at foot, boards decorated at corners with gilt floral motifs, a small trace of white wax on first cover, gilt roulettes on headcaps, frame of double gilt fillet on pastedowns, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
Some light foxing.
Rare.

First edition, one of 700 numbered copies on Holland paper.
Half dark green morocco with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with gilt fleurons, one band lightly rubbed, gilt date at foot, frame of gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, one corner slightly bumped, fragile parchment wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed by Lanscelin.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Hector Giacomelli etched by Lalauze.
Fine copy established in a charming contemporary binding signed by Lanscelin.

First edition of the French translation established by Desfeuilles.
Half purple calf binding, smooth spine lightly browned decorated with black and gilt fillets, gilt initials at foot of spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
Provenance: from the library of Louis Greffulhe with his engraved bookplate "Bibliothèque de Bois Boudran" engraved and pasted on a pastedown.
Some light foxing.
Handsomely bound copy.

First edition, one of 1020 numbered copies on pur fil paper.
A good copy.

First edition for each of the volumes.
Half navy blue shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with double blind fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges.
Handsome copy.

First edition published in a small number of copies of this offprint from the Revue des études historiques.
Half red shagreen binding, spine slightly browned with three raised bands decorated with the gilt paraph of the great bibliophile Roger de Cormenin repeated three times, spine and covers bearing traces of black wax, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, contemporary unsigned binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Lucien Pinvert to Roger de Cormenin.
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.

Edition printed small number on rod.
Signed autograph Arthur Desjardins Achilles Madame Charles Buloz.
Rare copy and pleasant.

first edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
Binding to bradel half red calico, smooth back with a gold floral design, double net gilded tail, part of title Bordeaux shagreen, marbled paper plates, wrappers preserved and bound in, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph of Charles Foley to his friend Theodore Lhomer.
Pleasant copy.

first edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
Binding to bradel half percaline periwinkle, smooth back with a gold floral design, double net gilded tail, part of title hazelnut shagreen, marbled paper plates, wrappers preserved and bound in, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph of Charles Foley to his old friend Theodore Lhomer.
Pleasant copy.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Preface by Maurice Barrès.
Work illustrated with a portrait of the author by Paul Jobert as frontispiece as well as 107 pen drawings by Charles-Emile Carlègle
Small lacks to head of spine, light adhesive paper stains to heads and feet of endpapers, otherwise handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of the few copies on Holland paper which he is no mention, only large papers.
Bound in black morocco half, back with five nerves, golden tail date marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, wrappers and back preserved and bound in, gilded head, elegant contemporary binding signed Creuzevault.
Tribute autograph dated and signed by the author.
Rare and enjoyable copy all beautifully set margins.

first edition published anonymously, one of 15 copies hors commerce numbered on Japan, our specially printed for Professor Albert Robin.
Binding half morocco Chocolate corners, back with four nerves, nets gilded framing of marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, gilded head on witnesses, wrappers and back preserved and bound in, elegant binding signed Marot-Rodde.
Very nice autograph signed full-page Sacha Ricas Professor Robin: "... my best friend Professor Robin who not only perpetuates human life, but still afraid to revive the ghosts since it is through her magnetic presence qu'Arthénice must have awakened from a lethargy of more than two hundred fifty years ... "
About Gabriele d'Annunzio, Marguerite Audoux, Maurice Barres, Pierre Louÿs, Remy de Gourmont, Octave Mirbeau ...
Pleasant beautifully drawn copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in full cherry red cloth with flaps, smooth spine, date and place gilt at foot, brown shagreen title-label, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Handsome copy almost entirely free of foxing.

first edition.
Binding half caramel calf, back smoothes decorated with gilded nets and dotted, golden tail date, title piece of chocolate morocco small traces of restoration on a bit, marbled paper plates, a slight lack of skin Length of the first flat, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, dotted gilded on the cuts, sprinkled edges, corners bumped, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph Ernest Renan to his friends Perrot.
autograph dedication of the author having been trimmed slightly by the bookbinder.
Pleasant copy.

Edition illustrated, frontispiece, an etching of Eugène Carrière engraved by Félix Bracquemond.
Signed autograph Jean Dolent Charles Martel: "... let us learn the words ..."
Pleasant copy fragile parchment flawless coverage.

first edition of the author's masterpiece.
Binding half morocco navy with corners, back with five nerves decorated with gilded nets set with double ornate gilded coffered typographical motifs, golden tail date coaching gilded nets on marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper , gilded head, wrappers and back preserved and bound in (slightly dated back), gilded head, perfect binding signed Devauchelle.
Precious and exceptional autograph signed by Ferdinand de Lesseps to Fabre: "To the French, Ferdinand de Lesseps, testimony of profound respect, Ferdinand Fabre".
Provenance: the Gryse Georges library with his bookplate pasted on a guard.
Very nice copy elegantly established by Roger Devauchelle and an illustrious provenance.

First edition decorated with 7 illustrations in and outside the text including 1 frontispiece.
Half lemon morocco binding, spine slightly browned with five raised bands decorated with the gilt monogram of the great bibliophile Roger de Cormenin repeated five times, turquoise morocco title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, handsome unsigned contemporary 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 handsomely bound.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

Edition with some parts in first edition, illustrated with 104 vignettes after drawings by Daubigny, Johannot, Charlet, Raffet, Scheffer, Devéria...
Half cherry red calf bindings, spines with four raised bands decorated with gilt and blind fillets as well as blind typographical motifs and gilt romantic arabesques, gilt friezes at head and foot, black shagreen title and volume labels, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary romantic bindings.
The illustrations are distributed as follows:
Volume 1: 1 frontispiece and 25 figures,
Volume 2: 33 figures,
Volume 3: 40 figures,
Volume 4: 6 including 1 portrait plus 1 facsimile.
Our set is complete with the fifth volume consisting of the music for Béranger's songs.
Handsome set almost entirely free of foxing and bound in charming contemporary romantic binding.

First edition.
Half navy blue shagreen bindings, faded spines with four raised bands decorated with double gilt compartments enhanced with gilt romantic arabesques, marbled paper boards, a small marginal paper lack at the foot of the first board of the second volume, head caps very lightly rubbed, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, two tears on the upper corners, contemporary bindings.
Fine copy almost entirely free of foxing and established in contemporary bindings.

First edition.
Contributions notably by George Sand "Une vieille histoire", Anaïs Ségalas "Un visage rose et un visage ridé", Ernestine Legouvé "Un lâche", Amable Tastu "Trop tard", Marie de Surville "Mystère", Isabelle de Montolieu "Mina"...
Lacks to spine ends, occasional light foxing.
Rare gathering of the first four volumes of these works written by women writers.

First edition, one of 1500 copies on surglacé paper.
Signed autograph of Laurian Touraine enriched signing Emile Barbillat the Auvergne Robert Garric, "... as a token of the friendship between Berry and Massif Central ..."
Book decorated with illustrations of Berrichon artists, covers illustrated by Bernard Naudin.
Marginal foxing on the boards, first board of the second volume marginally shabby, first board of the fifth volume dated.

Third edition, published anonymously, with some parts in first edition as it was revised and corrected.
Full glazed navy calf binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with double gilt compartments, gilt fillets at head and foot, lower headcap with a slight tear, gilt roulettes on headcaps, triple gilt fillet frames on boards, gilt fillets on leading edges, gilt dentelle frame on pastedowns, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, elegant unsigned contemporary binding.
Some minor foxing of no consequence.
A perfectly established copy.

First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper.
Half caramel shagreen binding, lightened spine with five raised bands decorated with the gilt monogram of the great bibliophile Roger de Cormenin repeated five times, faded turquoise morocco title label, gilt date at foot, tiny lack at foot of one joint, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Franz.
Signed autograph inscription from Lucien Pivert to vicomte (Roger) de Cormenin.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Prosper Mérimée.
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.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing with 5 chine and 15 japan.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece and 7 drawings by the author.
A small spot of foxing to spine, another to upper margin of second cover, otherwise a handsome and rare copy.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
A very good copy.

First edition printed in 1000 numbered copies.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally faded, not serious, a clear stain to head of upper cover of volume II, a good set.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Bound in half cherry red Russian morocco with corners, spine with five fine raised bands set with double gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments enhanced with gilt romantic tools, gilt date at foot, one joint showing traces of rubbing, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, handsome binding in the Romantic taste signed by Canape.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Auguste Barbier to Monsieur Oliveira.
Some minor foxing affecting mainly the margins of certain leaves.
Handsome copy perfectly bound in a handsome pastiche Romantic binding by Canape.

First edition, one of 12 numbered copies on China paper, deluxe issue with 12 copies on Japan paper.
Bound in half tawny calf, smooth spine, boards, endpapers and pastedowns of moiré paper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, handsome contemporary unsigned binding.
Handsome copy elegantly bound.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Franc-Nohain Robert Garric
Catholic reformist, he was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Pitting on the back and the first board, a poorly cut sheet that caused small, marginal shortages, complete copy of his please insert.

first edition on the current paper.
Signed autograph of Franc-Nohain Robert Garric.
Catholic reformist, he was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Pleasant full copy of his please insert.

first edition on the current paper.
Full binding brown shagreen, slightly thinned smooth back, framing a net gilded on the boards, guards and contreplats paper moiré, preserved cover, binding signed Nicolas.
Dated and signed autograph dedication to Louis Farges his young cousin Robert Garrabos: "... for he loves with equal love the Auvergne thief and the heath of Biscay and thus becomes or Chancellor or Marshal ..."

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
Signed autograph of Louis Jalenques the Auvergne Robert Garric.
Catholic reformist, he was the   founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him   in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench"   "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Back and boards slightly and marginally thinned as generally.

first edition on the current paper, false mention of fifth.
Signed autograph of Maurice Martin du Gard Robert Garric.
Catholic reformist, he was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Back slightly as generally insolated.

New edition.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Pourrat to his Auvergnat friend Robert Garric on a leaf printed on Auvergne paper: "... cette histoire d'un homme du Cantal qui sut tant faire pour le pays, en très particulier hommage d'admiration, de dévouement et d'amitié..." ["... this story of a man from Cantal who knew how to do so much for the country, in very particular tribute of admiration, devotion and friendship..."]
A reformist Catholic, he was the founder of the "Équipes sociales" in 1920, which aimed to form a social elite and bring the good word about the fraternity born in the trenches to workers, in the tradition of patronages. Simone de Beauvoir, then a student of Robert Garric in philosophy at the Institut Sainte-Marie de Neuilly, remembers him in her "Mémoires d'une jeune fille rangée": "Garric parut ; j'oubliai tout le reste et moi-même ; l'autorité de sa voix me subjugua. À vingt ans, nous expliqua-t-il, il avait découvert dans les tranchées les joies d'une camaraderie qui supprimait les barrières sociales. [...] Nier toutes les limites et toutes les séparations, sortir de ma classe, sortir de ma peau : ce mot d'ordre m'électrisa. [...] Il faut que ma vie serve ! Il faut que dans ma vie tout serve !" ["Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subjugated me. At twenty, he explained to us, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of a camaraderie that eliminated social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, to get out of my class, to get out of my skin: this watchword electrified me. [...] My life must serve! Everything in my life must serve!"]
Spine and covers lightly and marginally sunned, front cover stained and with corner lacks.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Georges Valois Robert Garric and review of youth.
Catholic reformist, he was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Illustrated book of 17 photographs in-fine.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Roger Vercel Robert Garric.
Catholic reformist, he was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Some foxing mainly affecting the front cover and the guards.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Daniel Halevy Robert Garric.
Catholic reformist, he was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Tiny bites without gravity on the first board, a slightly split bit Length.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Franc-Nohain Robert Garric: "... Remember Lille ..."
Catholic reformist, he was the   founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him   in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench"   "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Tiny bites on slightly thinned back, a few minor foxing.

First edition, one of 650 numbered copies on laid "bouffant" paper, one draw with 15 Holland paper.
Signed autograph of Pierre Richard in French journalist Paul Mathieix Action.
In addition, our copy is enriched with an autograph ticket Pierre Richard Paul Mathieix thanking him for mentioning in his book reviews the book in question and asking him to make him more publicity to publicize the house of edition of "The DROMOISE gallery".
Book illustrated with a portrait of Jean-Marc André Bernard Bost frontispiece.
Pleasant copy.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on colored paper, one draw with 10 Holland paper.
Signed autograph of the author Henry Febvre.
Small tears with three light gaps on the back and the boards, foxing on the guards.

first edition on the current paper.
Signed autograph from the author to the French journalist Paul Mathieix Action.
Book decorated with illustrations of Lucien Métivet.
A few minor scratches on his back lightly browned, some spots on the flat poremier well as the earliest and latest leaflets.

first edition on the current paper.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph from the author to the French journalist Paul Mathieix Action.
spine slightly faded with scratches that caused shortages of paper, spots on boards and guards.
Book illustrated with 110 drawings of Gaston Coindre.

Edition printed few.
Signed autograph from the author to composer and music critic Oscar Comettant.
Two small rips on the back, light angular gaps in the back and walk on the flat.
Rare.

Edition printed 62 copies hors commerce.
autograph dedication of the author autograph dated and signed by the author Henry Fevre: "... this book" for fun "..."
Illustrated book three unpublished drawings by Adolphe Willette and autograph facsimile Rodolphe Darzens.
Some small and marginal gaps on the boards.
Rare.

First edition, service de presse (advance) stamp to lower cover.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Georges Darien to Monsieur Conil.
Two small tears repaired on the spine, angular lacks on the upper cover with three tears, foxing on covers.
Rare.

First edition, a 1800 numbered copies on Alfa paper.
Signed autograph Bernard Grasset Robert Garric.
Catholic reformist, the dedicatee was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at the Institut Sainte-Marie of Neuilly remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Light bites on guard.

Edition, a numbered copies on Alfa paper.
Signed autograph Bernard Grasset Robert Garric.
Catholic reformist, he was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at the Institut Sainte-Marie of Neuilly remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph Marcel Arland Robert Garric.
Catholic reformist, he was the founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at the Institut Sainte-Marie of Neuilly remembers him in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench" "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered in the trenches the joys of camaraderie that removed social barriers. [...] To deny all limits and all separations, get out of my class, out of my skin: this slogan electrified me. [...] Must serve my life! Must serve all my life! "
Three small light spots on its back.

First edition, one of 57 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the tirage de tête.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition in French, one of 26 numbered copies on vélin chiffon paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 47 numbered copies on vélin pur chiffon, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, falsely stated seventh edition.
Handsome autograph inscription from Philippe Soupault to Jacques Decour : "... en lui souhaitant un séjour agréable en Allemagne que le bon apôtre a connu en 1913".
Small tears in the margins without lack, not serious, to the covers.

First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête.
A very good copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 20 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
A very good copy.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of the author Christian Melchior-Bonnet.
Two small clear spots at the top of the first guard.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
A good copy with good margins.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Japan paper, the only deluxe copies.
Letters written by George Sand among others.
A small lack at head of spine, handsome copy with full margins.

First edition, review copy.
Tribute autograph signed by the author.
A small scratch on the back that also has a slight tear in the foot.

Editions de Minuit, Paris 1981, 14x19,5cm, original wrappers.
First edition, one of 114 numbered copies on alfa mousse, this one of 15 hors commerce (advance) copies.
Signed and inscribed by Samuel Beckett to a friend.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 55 copies on light blue vélin, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy with good margins.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition for "L'homme aux valises", one of 20 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
A very attractive copy.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved to the press service.
Signed autograph of the author Robert Garric.
Some small foxing mainly affecting the guards.

first edition on the current paper it is printed on Rives 30 leading copies.
Signed autograph of the author Robert Garric.
Book illustrated with a frontispiece engraved on wood by Alexandre Noll.

First edition published as part of the complete works
Half light brown morocco by Petit successeur de Simier, spine in six compartments, marbled pastedowns and endpapers, top edge gilt
Handsome autograph inscription from George Sand to his friend Charles Sagnier, a frequent visitor of the house at Nohant during the final years of Sand's life
Provenance: from the library of Charles Sagnier with his ex libris.

First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête
A fine, unsophisticated copy.

First edition, one of 15 copies on Whathman paper
Contemporary Bradel binding by Paul Vié in red cloth, gilt fleuron to spine, midnight blue morocco titlepiece, double fillet and date at foot of spine
Handsome autograph inscription from Victor Hugo to Leconte de Lisle, poet and head of the Parnassianist movement, who would go on to take over Hugo's chair at the Académie Française.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, deluxe copy.
First cover illustrated with a stamped vignette after Aubrey Beardsley.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on Hollande paper, tirage de tête after one copy on Whatman and 9 on China paper.
Light brown Oasis goatskin by Morina Mongin, covers and spine with dreamlike decoration of humanized mountains after a drawing by Peter Sis, printed in brown colored film and heightened in ochre, sky-blue suede pastedowns, brown suede endpapers, the first endpaper with a lunette of modified sky-blue leather printed in colored film, covers and spine preserved. Half light brown Oasis goatskin slipcase, wood-effect paper boards lined with brown suede; a spectacular set.
A fine copy with all margins in a handsome binding reaching back to the pilot's spirit, for whom every mountain, every valley, every house is “a landscape which could be friend or foe.”

First edition of petit nombre.
Rare, handsome inscription dated September 1924 and signed by Pierre Naville to Raymond Queneau.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned as usual.

First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only printing with 9 on Japan paper and 31 on Hollande paper.
Surprising autograph inscription dated and signed by Philippe soupault " A Laurent Tailhade en témoignage de mon admiration."
With 4 drawings by Marc Chagall.
Two tears glued to head and foot of a joint, spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned as usual.

Second edition, one of 985 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only printing along with 15 on pur fil.
Handsome autograph inscription from Tristan Tzara to Raymond Queneau.
A good copy.

Illustrated Edition. Sixty-one illustrations by Georges ROUX, including 20 large color plates in chromotypographies, 35 photographic views of the United States of America (cities and landscapes), a fold-out map of the United States of "America and that of the board game . Catalog Hetzel for 1899-1900 of 8p. end of the book. The title will know that one second edition in 1905 (cartonnage an elephant).
Cardboard editor golden globe, or said, to the world map. Signed Blancheland plate, connected by Souze. Back to the lighthouse. Very pale scattered spots. Small discolorations along the lower edge of the first flat. Rubbed upper right corner. On the lower flat, 2 thin lines of discoloration. Dos slightly thinned. Good copy.
This volume of the Extraordinary Voyages is a journey and an adventure across the United States. The novel stimulus after a series of novels devoted to science fiction, adventure and discovery. We note with great interest the series of contemporary photographs of the United States.

first edition on the current paper it is printed in Holland paper a few leading copies.
Binding to bradel half percaline green, smooth back with a gold floral motif, double net gilded tail, as a piece of modern burgundy shagreen, marbled paper plates, two corners lightly used, contemporary binding.
Precious autograph signed by Alphonse Daudet: ". The novelist JB d'Aurevilly his admirer and friend Alphonse Daudet"
Some minor foxing.