Henri POURRAT
La Maison-Dieu, vie de Saint-Robert
Albin Michel|Paris 1944|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
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 patr
€70
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 ha
€80
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 tr
€50
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 t
€45
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 explained
€50
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 e
€60
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 disco
€60
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 tre
€30
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
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
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
Raymond QUENEAU
Journal 1939-1940 suivi de Philosophes et voyous
Gallimard|Paris 1986|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
First edition, one of 47 numbered copies on vélin pur chiffon, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.
€400
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
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
Paul CLAUDEL, COLLECTIF
Cahiers Paul Claudel 11 : Claudel au Etats-Unis 1927-1933
Gallimard|Paris 1982|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête.
A very good copy.
€150
Paul CLAUDEL, Jacques RIVIÈRE
Cahiers Paul Claudel 12 : Correspondance Paul Claudel - Jacques Rivière
Gallimard|Paris 1984|15 x 22 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, one of 20 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
A very good copy.
€350
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
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
(Alphonse de LAMARTINE)
Lettres à Lamartine 1818-1865 publiées par Mme Valentine de Lamartine
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1893|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
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.
€200
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
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
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
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
Eugène IONESCO
L'homme aux valises suivi de Ce formidable bordel !
Gallimard|Paris 1975|15 x 22 cm|broché
First edition for "L'homme aux valises", one of 20 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
A very attractive copy.
€350
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 spirit
€15,000
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
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
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
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 f
€700
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
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, N°207)</
€4,500
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Paul ÉLUARD (inscribed to Raymond QUENEAU)
Première anthologie vivante de la poésie du passé - Exemplaire de Raymond Queneau
Pierre Seghers|Paris 1951|14 x 19.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome autograph inscription from Paul Eluard to Raymond Queneau on the first volume: "... ce livre qui nous rajeunit...[…this book that makes us young again…]"
€1,500
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
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
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
Joseph KESSEL
Des hommes[Men]
Gallimard|Paris 1972|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Hollande paper, deluxe issue.
A fine copy.
€1,800
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
Raymond QUENEAU (inscribed to Marguerite DURAS)
Courir les rues - Exemplaire de Marguerite Duras[To be all over the place - Marguerite Duras’ Copy]
Gallimard|Paris 1967|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Handsome autograph inscription from Raymond Queneau to Marguerite Duras.
A good copy.
€1,200
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
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
Raymond ESCHOLIER
Un amant de génie, lettres d'amour et carnets réunis
Arthème Fayard|Paris 1953|13.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
A good copy.
€40
Victor HUGO
... la bouche d'ombre
Gallimard|Paris 1943|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper of this selection of poems established by Henri Parisot, false statement of fourth edition.
Preface by Léon-Paul Fargue.
Spine slightly wrinkled with a small tear at foot.
€20
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
François BILLETDOUX
Théâtre 2 : Pour Finalie - Comment va le monde, môssieu? Il tourne môssieu! - Il faut passer par les nuages
La Table Ronde|Paris 1964|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome autograph inscription from François Billetdoux to Marcel Aymé : "... très fidèlement..."
€50
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pierre DUFAY
Victor Hugo à vingt ans. - Glanes romantiques
Mercure de France|Paris 1909|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a first impression copy numbered in the press.
Spine sunned.
€20
Jacques CASTELNAU
Adèle Hugo, l'épouse d'Olympio
Jules Tallandier|Paris 1941|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
A good copy.
€20
Jules BARBEY D'AUREVILLY
Du dandysme et de G. Brummell. - Memoranda
Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1887|9.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
Later edition.
Autograph inscription from Jules Barbey D'Aurevilly to Madame Salomon : "... parce qu'il est plus moi que mes autres livres, je vous l'offre...[since it is more like me than my other books, I give it to you…]" What an inscription!
With a frontispiece portrait of the author by Martinez.
The front free endpaper with the inscription very slightly and partially faded.
Autograph inscriptions by Barbey d'Aurevilly on this work are rare and much sought after.
€2,500