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  1. Nouvelles fables
    FRANC-NOHAIN

    Nouvelles fables

    Editions Spes|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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...
    €50
  2. Ma terre. Visions et souvenirs de l'Auvergne et du Massif Central
    Louis FARGES

    Ma terre. Visions et souvenirs de l'Auvergne et du Massif Central

    Impimerie P. Carrère • chez l'auteur|Rodez • & Aurillac 1932|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    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 ..."
    €60
  3. Quelques jolies lettres de Vermenouze
    Louis JALENQUES

    Quelques jolies lettres de Vermenouze

    Imprimerie moderne|Aurillac 1923|16.50 x 25.50 cm|agrafé
    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...
    €50
  4. Vérités du moment
    Maurice MARTIN DU GARD

    Vérités du moment

    Editions de la Nouvelle revue critique|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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...
    €50
  5. Guerre ou révolution suivi de Réflexions sur le Panthéon : images du Panthéon, symboles de l'ancienne culture
    Georges VALOIS

    Guerre ou révolution suivi de Réflexions sur le Panthéon : images du Panthéon, symboles de l'ancienne culture

    Librairie Valois|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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...
    €80
  6. Jean Villemeur
    Roger VERCEL

    Jean Villemeur

    Albin Michel|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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...
    €50
  7. Pays parisiens
    Daniel HALÉVY

    Pays parisiens

    Grasset|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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...
    €45
  8. Saint Louis
    FRANC-NOHAIN

    Saint Louis

    Flammarion|Paris 1932|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    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...
    €50
  9. Jean-Marc Bernard dauphinois
    Pierre RICHARD

    Jean-Marc Bernard dauphinois

    Galerie Dromoise|Valence [Valence] 1926|14 x 19 cm|broché
    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.
    €80
  10. Domaine de fée
    Gustave KAHN

    Domaine de fée

    Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] 1895|15.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €150
  11. Les tréteaux du succès : Figures de bronze ou statues de neige
    Édouard DRUMONT, Lucien MÉTIVET

    Les tréteaux du succès : Figures de bronze ou statues de neige

    Flammarion|Paris 1900|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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.
    €450
  12. Vieux portraits vieux cadres
    Édouard DRUMONT, Gaston COINDRE

    Vieux portraits vieux cadres

    Flammarion|Paris s. d. [1903]|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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.
    €300
  13. L'affaire du "Gaga" avec une lettre de Dubut de Laforest
    Edmond HIPPEAU, Jean-Louis DUBUT DE LAFOREST

    L'affaire du "Gaga" avec une lettre de Dubut de Laforest

    Dentu|Paris 1886|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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.
    €200
  14. Sur les talus
    Paul SIGNAC, Jean AJALBERT

    Sur les talus[On the Embankments]

    Léon Vanier|Paris 1887|14.50 x 23 cm|broché

    First edition printed in 51 copies numbered and initialled by the author on Whatman.
    Playful and striking signed presentation inscription from Jean Ajalbert to Henry Fèvre: "... ex-écrevisse de rempart, ces vers de l'auteur des bastions..."
    Illustrated with an original lithograph by Paul Signac as frontispiece.
    Minor spots on the lower cover, a rare and handsome copy.

    €1,500
  15. Bas les coeurs! 1870-1871
    Georges DARIEN

    Bas les coeurs! 1870-1871

    Albert Savine|Paris 1889|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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.
    €600
  16. Remarques sur le bonheur
    Bernard GRASSET

    Remarques sur le bonheur

    Gallimard|Paris 1931|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    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...
    €60
  17. Psychologie de l'immortalité
    Bernard GRASSET

    Psychologie de l'immortalité

    Gallimard|Paris 1929|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    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...
    €60
  18. La vigie
    Marcel ARLAND

    La vigie

    Gallimard|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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...
    €30
  19. L'être poupée suivi de Colombe aquiline
    Salah STÉTIÉ

    L'être poupée suivi de Colombe aquiline

    Gallimard|Paris 1983|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 57 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the tirage de tête.
    A very good copy.
    €100
  20. A la lisière du temps
    Claude ROY

    A la lisière du temps

    Gallimard|Paris 1984|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 22 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €80
  21. Ekoué-Yamba-O
    Alejo CARPENTIER

    Ekoué-Yamba-O[Ekoué-Yamba-O]

    Gallimard|Paris 1988|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 26 numbered copies on vélin chiffon paper, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €250
  23. Le bon apôtre
    Philippe SOUPAULT

    Le bon apôtre

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1923|13 x 18 cm|broché
    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.
    €480
  24. Théâtre VI
    Michel DE GHELDERODE

    Théâtre VI

    Gallimard|Paris 1982|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête.
    A very good copy.
    €250
  27. Bon pied bon oeil
    Roger VAILLAND

    Bon pied bon oeil

    Corrêa|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, review copy.
    Signed autograph of the author Christian Melchior-Bonnet.
    Two small clear spots at the top of the first guard.
    €80
  28. Médée
    Léon DAUDET

    Médée

    Flammarion|Paris 1935|18 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
    A good copy with good margins.
    €100
  30. Ombres vivantes
    Francis CARCO

    Ombres vivantes

    J. Ferenczi & fils|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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.
    €40
  31. Mal vu mal dit
    Samuel BECKETT

    Mal vu mal dit

    Editions de Minuit|Paris 1981|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €1,200
  32. Ecoutez-voir
    Elsa TRIOLET

    Ecoutez-voir

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 55 copies on light blue vélin, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy with good margins.
    €300
  33. Lumineux rentre chez lui
    André DHÔTEL

    Lumineux rentre chez lui

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €300
  35. Eva ou le journal interrompu
    Jacques CHARDONNE

    Eva ou le journal interrompu

    Grasset|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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.
    €120
  36. L'appel du Rhin - La minute sacrée
    Maurice BARRÈS

    L'appel du Rhin - La minute sacrée

    Société littéraire de France|Paris 1919|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €150
  37. La tour de Percemont - Marianne
    George SAND

    La tour de Percemont - Marianne

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1876|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié

    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.

    €3,000
  38. Actuelles - Chroniques 1944-1948
    Albert CAMUS

    Actuelles - Chroniques 1944-1948

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête
    A fine, unsophisticated copy.
    €3,500
  39. Le Pape
    Victor HUGO

    Le Pape

    Calmann-Lévy|Paris 1878|15 x 23.50 cm|relié
    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.
    €8,000
  40. Images de marque
    Michel LEIRIS

    Images de marque

    Le temps qu'il fait|Cognac 1989|16.50 x 24 cm|broché
    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.
    €230
  41. Terre des hommes
    Antoine de SAINT-EXUPÉRY

    Terre des hommes

    Gallimard|Paris 1939|13.50 x 19.50 cm|relié sous étui
    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...
    €15,000
  42. Les reines de la main gauche
    Pierre NAVILLE

    Les reines de la main gauche

    Imprimerie Alençonnaise|Alençon 1924|13.50 x 18.50 cm|agrafé
    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.
    €1,000
  43. Rose des vents
    Marc CHAGALL, Philippe SOUPAULT

    Rose des vents

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1929|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    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.
    €750
  44. Parler seul
    Tristan TZARA

    Parler seul

    Caractères|Paris 1955|14.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    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.
    €1,500
  45. Le testament d'un excentrique
    Jules VERNE

    Le testament d'un excentrique

    Collection Hetzel|Paris 1899|18.50 x 28 cm|relié
    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...
    €700
  46. Les rois en exil
    Alphonse DAUDET

    Les rois en exil

    E. Dentu|Paris 1879|12 x 18 cm|relié
    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.
    €6,000
  47. Les Burgraves
    Victor HUGO

    Les Burgraves

    E. Michaud|Paris 1843|14.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half blue-grey cloth Bradel binding over marbled paper boards by Champs, spine with gilt stylized floral motif, date and double gilt fillet to foot, navy blue shagreen title-piece with a small angular lack to top, covers preserved.
    Autograph inscription signed by Victor Hugo to his friend, the literary critic Henri Trianon.
    Small manuscript correction to the first page of the introduction    , a few small wormtracks to the title and half-title.
    Provenance : Morizet collection, collection of Raymond Boueil with his engraved ex libris, Maurice Escoffier (Le mouvement romantique N°1557), Robert Schumann, manuscript initials (1965...
    €4,500
  48. Die Jünge Parze - Exemplaire d'Edgar Jené
    Paul CELAN (Trad.) (inscribed to Edgar JENÉ)

    Die Jünge Parze - Exemplaire d'Edgar Jené[The Young Parca — Edgar Jené’s copy]

    Insel verlag|Wiesbaden 1960|21.50 x 33.50 cm|broché sous étui

    First edition of the german translation by Paul Celan, printed on vergé.

    Slight foxings, not serious, on one cover of the slipcase.
    A good copy.
    Autograph inscription, signed and dated, by Paul Celan to the surrealiust painter Edgar Jené and his wife : "Für Erica und Edgar Jené herzlich, Paul Celan. Paris, am 30. Oktober 1960".

    €2,300
  49. Le grand recueil : Lyres. - Méthodes. - Pièces
    Francis PONGE

    Le grand recueil : Lyres. - Méthodes. - Pièces

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|14 x 20.50 cm|3 volumes brochés
    First edition, one advance (service de presse) copy for each volume.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Francis Ponge to Raymond Queneau on the first volume.
    Small foxings on foot of lower cover,in the margins, of the third and last volume.
    €750
  50. Poeta fit, non nascitur
    Lewis CARROLL

    Poeta fit, non nascitur

    Deuxième cahier de Vulturne|Paris 1941|12 x 16.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition in French by Henri Parisot.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Henri Parisot to Raymond Parisot.
    A good copy.
    €250
  51. Quattro poesie
    Giuseppe UNGARETTI

    Quattro poesie

    All' insegna del Pesce d'Oro|Milano [Milan] 1960|12.50 x 18 cm|broché
    First bilingual edition printed in 1,000 numbered copies.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed and dated by Giuseppe Ungaretti : "Pour Queneau son admirateur et ami. Giuseppe Ungaretti / Conegliani il 20/5/62. [For Queneau his admirer and friend. Giuseppe Ungaretti / Congeliani the 20/5/62]."
    The French translation is by Pierre-Jean Jouve.
    €1,500
  52. Vingt-cinq-et-un poèmes
    Tristan TZARA

    Vingt-cinq-et-un poèmes

    Editions de la revue Fontaine|Paris 1946|14 x 19.50 cm|broché

    (ARP Hans) TZARA Tristan. Vingt-cinq-et-un poèmes
    Editions de la revue Fontaine, Paris 1946, 14 x 19,5 cm, original wrappers
    First edition in parts on ordinary paper.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Tristan Tzara to Raymond Queneau.
    With 12 full-page drawings by Hans Arp.
    €1,500
  53. Clef de la poésie
    Jean PAULHAN

    Clef de la poésie

    Gallimard|Paris 1944|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Jean Paulhan to Raymond Queneau : "... ce petit cadeau de Noël de son ami..." with a quotation of Lie-Tzeu : "Tchoung-Ni, ayant d'abord rêvé qu'il était poisson dans les eaux puis oiseau dans les airs and un peu plus tard oiseau dans l'eau and poisson dans les airs, à son réveil y voyait très juste..."
    Spine slightly sunned as usual.
    €750
  54. Foule immobile
    Serge CHARCHOUNE

    Foule immobile

    S. n.|s. l. 1966|11.50 x 15 cm|agrafé
    Second edition.
    Handsome autograph inscription dated and signed by Serge Charchoune to Raymond Queneau : "... avec amitié..."
    With drawings by the author.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned.
    €400
  55. Epreuves, exorcismes
    Henri MICHAUX

    Epreuves, exorcismes

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition in part, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Henri Michaux to Raymond Queneau : "... qui a son rire pour exorciser...[who has his smile to exorcise with]"
    Spine sunned with a small tear to foot, paper yellowed as usual, retaining its advertising slip.
    €1,500
  56. Peintures
    Henri MICHAUX

    Peintures

    GLM|Paris 1939|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 550 copies on vélin blanc paper, the only printing, along with 30 copies on Normandy.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Henri Michaux to Raymond Queneau.
    With 16 reproductions of paintings by Henri Michaux.
    Foreword by Louis Cheronnet.
    €1,500
  57. Paroles (1923-1927)
    Max ERNST, Jacques BARON

    Paroles (1923-1927)

    Les cahiers du sud|Marseille 1929|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on alfa alone draw with Japan 6 and 12 Holland.
    Precious autograph signed by the author "Raymond Queneau and Janine (sic) their friend ..."
    Illustrated book with a frontispiece of Max Ernst.
    €450
  58. L'allure poétique
    MAN RAY, Jacques BARON

    L'allure poétique

    Nrf|Paris 1924|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 535 numbered copies on laid Navarre, with 10 single draw Japan.
    Precious and beautiful autograph signed by the author "Jeanine and Raymond (Queneau). Brotherhood friendly (sic) and everything. Jacques. This April 19, 1935 in their home in Neuilly says Neu Neu for ladies" enriched this handwritten quatrain: "Hi shadows today / Ravissant the wall in a dream / If going from friend to friend / De as a naked Eve songs."
    Illustrated book with a portrait of auterur frontispiece by Man Ray.
    Beautiful specimen.
    €600
  59. Une route seul soleil
    Tristan TZARA

    Une route seul soleil

    Comité national des écrivains, Centre des intellectuels|Toulouse s. d. [1944]|10.50 x 13.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition, of which there were no large paper copies.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Tristan Tzara to Raymond Queneau : "... poète du langage et la liberté...[…the poet of language and liberty…]"
    Covers and spine lightly and marginally sunned as usual.
    €1,500
  60. ça va
    Tristan TZARA

    ça va

    Comité national des écrivains, Centre des intellectuels|Cahors 1943|11 x 13.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Tristan Tzara to Raymond Queneau : "... avec toute la grande sympathie...[with all great good wishes…]"
    Tiny insignidficant marginal tears to covers.
    €1,500
  62. La possession et ses aspects théâtraux chez les Ethiopiens de Gondar
    Michel LEIRIS

    La possession et ses aspects théâtraux chez les Ethiopiens de Gondar

    Plon|Paris 1958|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies, one advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Michel Leiris to Jeanine and Raymond (Queneau) : "... avec toute l'affection de leur ami..."
    Spine and covers faded in the margins as usual.
    €800
  63. Corps et biens
    Robert DESNOS

    Corps et biens

    Nrf|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy
    Handsome autograph inscription from Robert Desnos to Janine and Raymond Queneau : "..
    devant qui j'ai repassé le conseil de revision [who were my council of review]", enriched with a drawing showing a little elephant holding up Robert Desnos' name in its trunk
    One joint very slightly cracked at foot.
    €4,500
  64. Connaissance par les gouffres
    Henri MICHAUX

    Connaissance par les gouffres

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 3000 copies numbered on "bouffant" paper calypso.
    Precious autograph dedication signed by Henri Michaux to Raymond Queneau: "... homage of a friend who is lost in many ways ..."
    Nice copy.
    €1,500
  65. Antoine Bloyé
    Paul NIZAN (inscribed to Pierre UNIK)

    Antoine Bloyé

    Grasset|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa paper an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Paul Nizan to (Pierre) Unik : "Au camarade Unik en échange des bonnes feuilles qu'il a probablement vendues sur les quais. Nizan."
    Two small traces of sunning, not serious, to head and foot of spine.
    €700
  67. Un homme en question
    Eugène IONESCO

    Un homme en question

    Gallimard|Paris 1979|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
    Spine and lower cover slightly and marginally sunned, not serious, a very good copy.
    €350
  68. La rose publique
    Paul ÉLUARD

    La rose publique

    Gallimard|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1,450 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies after 50 on pur fil.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Paul Eluard to his friend Léo Malet.
    Spine slightly and insignificantly sunned.
    €1,500
  70. Les débuts dramatiques de Victor Hugo (1822-1828)
    Amy ROBSART

    Les débuts dramatiques de Victor Hugo (1822-1828)

    Société française d'imprimerie et de librairie|Paris 1903|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Light dampstains, small lacks and marginal tears to spine and boards.
    Rare but in this condition.
    €30
  71. Lucienne et le boucher
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Lucienne et le boucher

    Grasset|Paris 1947|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 28 numbered copies on pur fil, ours bearing No. 1, deluxe copy.
    Small tears with tiny marginal lacks on covers, a lack at foot of spine at the level of deckled edges, first endpaper partially and lightly shadowed.
    A full-margined copy.
    €300
  72. La soudure fraternelle
    Tahar BEN JELLOUN

    La soudure fraternelle

    Arléa|Paris 1994|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 37 numbered copies on vergé Ingres de Lana, the only large paper copies.
    A very attractive copy.
    €200
  73. Verlainiens et décadents
    Gustave LE ROUGE

    Verlainiens et décadents

    Editions Marcel Seheur|Paris 1928|13 x 18 cm|relié
    Original edition on the current paper.
    Binding half morocco cherry, back with five nerves, golden tail date marbled paper plates, paper contreplats guards and the tank cover and spine preserved (back insolated), gilded head, elegant binding signed P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
    Rare autograph signed by the author to his friend Aristide Boureaud.
    Iconography.
    Nice copy pleasantly established.
    €680
  74. Verlainiens et décadents
    Gustave LE ROUGE

    Verlainiens et décadents

    Editions Marcel Seheur|Paris 1928|13.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête.
    Elegant half cherry-red morocco over marbled paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, spine in six compartments, gilt date to foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved (spine sunned with filled-in lack at head), top edge gilt.
    Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by Gustave Le Rouge to Monsieur Crottet.
    Iconography.
    A very good copy in a nice binding.
    €1,800
  75. Hebdomeros
    Giorgio DE CHIRICO

    Hebdomeros

    Editions du Carrefour|Paris 1929|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 288 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête with 12 Japon.
    A good copy.
    €280
  76. Entretiens avec Eugène Ionesco - Exemplaire de Raymond Queneau
    Claude BONNEFOY (inscribed to Raymond QUENEAU)

    Entretiens avec Eugène Ionesco - Exemplaire de Raymond Queneau[Conversations with Eugène Ionesco – Raymond Queneau’s Copy]

    Pierre Belfond|Paris 1966|11 x 18 cm|broché

    First edition, of which no copies on deluxe paper were issued.

    Spine slightly faded as usual.
    Precious signed presentation inscription from Eugène Ionesco to Raymond Queneau: "Pour Raymond Queneau, le Satrape, avec mon admiration affectueuse (et que tant je voudrais revoir plus que de temps à autre). Eugène Ionesco."

    €1,000
  78. Reines de la France
    Jean COCTEAU

    Reines de la France[Queens of France]

    Grasset|Paris 1952|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Madagascar, tirage de tête.
    Autograph inscription from Jean Cocteau to Roger Bradier.
    Spine re-inforced to head and foot.
    €800
  79. La maison la forêt
    Dominique ROLIN

    La maison la forêt

    Denoël|Paris 1965|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the copies of the press service.
    Precious autograph signed by the author Marcel Ayme.
    Back insolated, complete copy of his please insert which was used by the dedicatee as a bookmark.
    €50
  80. Point du jour
    André BRETON

    Point du jour

    Nrf|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
    With an autograph inscription from André Breton to Robert de Saint-Jean.
    Good copy, retaining its advertising slip.
    €680
  81. Les vases communicants
    André BRETON

    Les vases communicants

    Editions des Cahiers Libres|Paris 1932|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome autograph inscription from André Breton to Marcel Jouhandeau : "... avec la profonde estime et la vive sympathie d'André Breton [with the profound respect and lively sympathy of André Breton]."
    A few reader's marks and sections highlighted in pencil, probably by the dedicatee, in margins of some leaves.
    Paper yellowed as usual.
    €1,500
  82. Mon corps et moi
    René CREVEL

    Mon corps et moi

    Simon Kra|Paris 1926|12.50 x 17.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper, falsely stated the fifth.
    Half navy blue morocco over moiré-effect marbled paper boards by Goy & Vilaine, spine in six compartments, gilt date to foot, navy blue endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt (covers and spine (faded) preserved.
    Handsome autograph inscription from the author to the photographer and director Marc Allégret : "Pour Marc Allegret en marque d'allégresse à cause de son Tchad et avec toute l'affection de René Crevel [For Marc Allegret as a token of my pleasure at his Chad, and with all good wishes from René Crevel]".
    A very good copy nicely bound.
    €1,200
  83. Les pas perdus
    Pierre GASCAR

    Les pas perdus

    Gallimard|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the copies of the press service.
    Precious autograph signed by the author Marcel Ayme: "... with the fraternal admiration and sympathy for Pierre Gascar."
    Back insolated, complete copy of his please insert.
    €40
  84. Flammes vertes
    Louis MOREAU, Marcel PÉNITENT

    Flammes vertes

    Editions Marcel Pénitent|Paris 1926|16.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition illustrated with original woodcuts inset color of Louis Moreau, one of 25 numbered copies on Imperial Japan, deluxe edition.
    Signed autograph of the author to his friend Raymond Bezard.
    Nice copy.
    €200
  85. Le "Ronsard" de Victor Hugo
    André CHESNIER DU CHESNE

    Le "Ronsard" de Victor Hugo

    Mercure de France|Paris 1924|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint of Mercure de France.
    A good copy.
    €30
  86. L'oeuvre de Victor Hugo
    Fernand GREGH

    L'oeuvre de Victor Hugo

    Flammarion|Paris 1931|15.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition for which there was no mention of large paper copies.
    One small stain, not serious, to spine.
    €40
  87. Le gueux chez Victor Hugo
    Maria LEY-DEUTSCH

    Le gueux chez Victor Hugo

    Librairie E. Droz|Paris 1936|16 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition of this thesis presented to the Faculty of Letters of the University of Paris to obtain a university doctorate degree.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece.
    Spine and boards uniformly and lightly sunned, handsome interior condition.
    €50
  88. Victor Hugo à Hauteville House
    Jean DELALANDE

    Victor Hugo à Hauteville House

    Albin Michel|Paris 1947|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition for which there was no mention of large paper copies, falsely stated the 4000th.
    Iconography.
    €20
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