First Editions

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed and inscribed copy.
Work illustrated with drawings by Edmond-Maurice Pérot.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Half dark green shagreen binding, faded spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with gilt double compartments embellished with gilt typographical motifs, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
Press clippings included.
Signed and inscribed by Willy to Willy Michel.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half dark green shagreen binding, faded spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with gilt double compartments embellished with gilt typographical motifs, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
Signed and inscribed by Willy to Willy Michel.
Cover illustrated by Wely depicting Willy and Colette
Photographic frontispiece showing Colette as Claudine with the inscription "Vive la vie en rose!"
Additionally, we include a one-page autograph letter signed by Madeleine de Swarte concerning Willy and addressed to Willy Michel, envelope preserved.
Press clippings included.

First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Holland paper.
Signed autograph inscription from Claude Farrère.
Two small tears repaired at head and foot of slightly warped spine, minimal marginal foxing of no consequence on first and last leaves.
Full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on deluxe paper, this copy unnumbered, the only deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription by Claude Gallimard.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on vélin paper, the tirage de tête.
A rare and good copy.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Featherweight paper, the only deluxe copies with 6 on Japan paper.
Signed autograph inscription by France Adine.
Small traces of adhesive tape on endpapers, otherwise a handsome full-margined copy.
Rare.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies of the deluxe issue, ours one of 40 copies reserved for Enrique Mistler.
Work illustrated with original lithographs by Gastemans.
Gift inscription in ballpoint pen at head of an endpaper, three small tears at head and foot of spine and at foot of second board.

First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of second edition.
Bradel binding in full decorative paper, smooth spine very slightly sunned, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in half sage-green cloth, spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, red shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Emile Nolly to Jean Ajalbert.
Furthermore, our copy is expanded with a four-page signed and dated autograph letter from the author, mounted on a stub, and addressed to the dedicatee in which Emile Nolly warmly thanks Jean Ajalbert for supporting his candidacy for the Prix Goncourt as well as for his laudatory articles in the Indochinese press concerning "Hien le maboul". Finally, we include an original photograph of the author. The article by Jean Ajalbert published in an Indochinese weekly is bound at the rear.
Provenance: from the library of Jean Ajalbert with his Japanese-style bookplate pasted to the verso of the front board, consisting of a wood engraving, probably by Félicien Rops, printed in a very small number and depicting Mount Fuji.
Handsome ensemble.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Contemporary Bradel binding in half almond cloth, smooth spine very slightly faded decorated with a gilt typographical fleuron, double gilt fillet at foot, red shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, front cover with small harmless stains at head.
Provenance: from the library of Jean Ajalbert with his japonisant bookplate in the style of the Nabis engraved on wood in a very small number, signed with a monogram, probably that of Félicien Rops.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Jules Renard to Jean Ajalbert.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Contemporary Bradel binding in half mouse-grey cloth, smooth spine very slightly faded decorated with a gilt typographical motif, double gilt fillet at foot, chocolate shagreen title-label with marginal scratches, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
Precious signed autograph inscription from René Boylesve to Jean Ajalbert.
Provenance: from the library of Jean Ajalbert.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription from Marcel Cressot to the great Gaullist resistance fighter Gilbert Grandval and his wife.
Spine and covers marginally sunned without gravity, handsome interior condition.

First edition printed on ordinary paper, with only 20 deluxe copies printed on Holland paper.
Half chocolate brown morocco binding, smooth spine with three tiny holes at head, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, minor surface abrasions at foot of second board, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.
Signed autograph inscription from Octave Mirbeau to Paul Ollendorff.
A slight marginal tear to the first gathering which has been mounted. Attractively bound copy. Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition printed on ordinary paper, only 50 copies on Japan paper were printed as deluxe copies.
Half cherry red morocco binding, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments richly adorned with gilt decorative motifs as well as a mosaic piece of cherry red morocco, some minor traces of rubbing to spine, double gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of marbled paper, top edge gilt, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.
Signed autograph inscription from Albert Delpit to Madame Paul Ollendorff.
Handsome copy attractively bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Half cherry red morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, some minor traces of rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of marbled paper, one upper corner slightly bumped, top edge gilt, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.
Signed autograph inscription from Albert Delpit to Madame Paul Ollendorff.
Handsome copy attractively bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Japan paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.
Half purple morocco with corners, sunned spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, contemporary binding signed by Lancelin.
Handsome copy skilfully bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half periwinkle cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, red shagreen title label with some light rubbing, marbled paper boards, top edge gilt, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.
Autograph inscription signed by André Theuriet to Madame Paul Ollendorff.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition on ordinary paper, no deluxe copies mentioned.
Bradel binding in half periwinkle cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, red shagreen title-label with some minor rubbing, marbled paper boards, top edge gilt, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.
Autograph inscription signed by André Theuriet to Madame Paul Ollendorff on the half-title page which has a tiny angular lack at head.
Two small stains at head and foot of first leaves.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition printed on ordinary paper, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in half periwinkle cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, small stains at foot of spine, double gilt fillet at tail, red shagreen title-label with some minor rubbing traces, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt, contemporary binding unsigned but attributable to Lancelin.
Signed and inscribed by André Theuriet to Paul Ollendorff.
Handsome copy attractively bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition printed on ordinary paper, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in half periwinkle cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, stains at foot of spine, double gilt fillet at tail, red shagreen title-label with some minor rubbing traces, marbled paper boards, top edge gilt, contemporary binding unsigned but attributable to Lancelin.
Signed and inscribed by André Theuriet to Paul Ollendorff.
Handsome copy attractively bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in khaki half-cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at tail, red shagreen title-label with some minor rubbing, marbled paper boards, top edge gilt, minor tears of no consequence to leading edges, contemporary unsigned binding attributable to Lancelin.
Signed autograph inscription from Jean Marni to his publisher Paul Ollendorff on the half-title page.
Endpapers and half-title page foxed.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition on ordinary paper, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in red half-cloth, smooth spine lightly browned decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at tail, navy shagreen title-label with some minor rubbing, marbled paper boards, top edge gilt, illustrated covers preserved, contemporary unsigned binding attributable to Lancelin.
Signed autograph inscription from Coquelin Cadet to Paul Ollendorff.
Work illustrated with drawings by H. Pille, Le Mouel, Friand, Mesplès, Janel, Fraipont, Cohl, Bac Frim...
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half aubergine cloth, smooth spine faded decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, olive shagreen title-label with some light rubbing, marbled paper boards, top edge gilt, one lower corner slightly bumped, contemporary unsigned binding attributable to Lancelin.
Signed autograph inscription from Georges Duruy to Madame Paul Ollendorff.
Handsome copy handsomely bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition on ordinary paper, no mention of deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in half periwinkle cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, red shagreen title-label with some light rubbing, marbled paper boards, top edge gilt, contemporary unsigned binding attributable to Lancelin.
Signed autograph inscription from Paul Déroulède to Paul Ollendorff and his wife.
Handsome copy handsomely bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition on ordinary paper, no mention of deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in half periwinkle cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, red shagreen title-label with some minor traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.
Signed autograph inscription from Paul Déroulède to Paul Ollendorff on the half-title page which shows a very slight lack at foot.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition printed on laid paper.
Bradel binding in half khaki cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, red shagreen title-label with some minor traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, top edge gilt, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.
Signed autograph inscription from Edouard Rod to Paul Ollendorff.
Work illustrated with a portrait of the author by A. Descaves.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition on ordinary paper, no mention is made of deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in half khaki cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, red shagreen title-label with some minor rubbing traces and a marginal lack, marbled paper boards, top edge gilt, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.
Autograph inscription signed by Eugène Mouton to Paul Ollendorff.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half aubergine cloth, smooth spine faded and decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, olive shagreen title-label with some minor traces of rubbing and small lacks, marbled paper boards, upper corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Duruy to madame Paul Ollendorff.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition on ordinary paper for each of the volumes.
Half chocolate brown morocco binding, spine with five raised bands showing traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, a small marginal paper lack to the first board, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges.
Autograph inscription signed by Emile Guiard to Jacques Ollendorff in the form of a six-line verse on the first volume.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of the rare copies on Japan paper, ours specially printed for Paul Ollendorff.

Half navy blue morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments richly embellished with gilt typographical motifs as well as a mosaic piece of hazel morocco, gilt date at foot, very light traces of rubbing without consequence on the spine, double gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.

Handsome copy agreeably bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Half dark green shagreen binding with corners, sunned spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, one scratch at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt on deckled edges, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.
Signed autograph inscription from the author to Madame Paul Ollendorff.
Full-margined copy handsomely bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of the rare copies on Holland paper of which no mention is made

Half cherry red morocco binding, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dotted lines decorated with double gilt compartments richly embellished with gilt typographical motifs as well as mosaic pieces of havana morocco, gilt date at tail, double gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.

Fine copy perfectly executed.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Half cherry red morocco binding, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments embellished with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Ohnet to his publisher Paul Ollendorff.
Fine copy handsomely bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of the extremely rare copies on Hollande fort paper, the only large paper copies, of which a few are on colored paper.
Contemporary half black shagreen with black paper boards, spine in five compartments with black fillets, corners a little rubbed.
With an autograph inscription from Trebutien to Georges Lesnard.
A little light foxing to endpapers.
In his Annales de Normandie, Jean-Luc Piré gives an analysis of the importance of the collaboration between Barbey and Trebutien, devoting an entire paragraph to Dandysme to underline the importance of Trebutien's contribution to this little work, among the rarest and most sought-after by Barbey.
“We are familiar with the monumental correspondence Barbey maintained “monkishly” with his friend over the course of twenty-six years…The presence of Trebutien is almost constant in the Aurevillian universe. The “Sagittarius” was not far off when he wrote to his correspondent: “Your name, interwoven with mine, is as well known as my own…Whoever says d'Aurevilly, says Trebutien.”
Even in the very midst of Dandysme, Barbey pays homage to his publisher and friend: “I ask the thirty or forty people who will read this their leave to introduce M. Trebutien as a friend whose merit is greater than my own, and whose imagination and knowledge – often separate, but united in him – need no personal friendship to impress those who appreciate such things.”
The story of Dandysme, more than any other of Barbey's books, is tied to his publisher, friend, and active collaborator. Initially conceived simply as an article on Brummel, who had died three years previously, Du Dandysme was to take on book form thanks to a number of documents provided by Trebutien, who served to provide Barbey with documentary material: “as for Brummell, I've literally followed all your advice. I've read everything you recommended.” Having received two rejections for the article from the Revue des Deux Mondes and the Journal des Débats, d'Aubervilly gave Trebutien the green light for publication. Barbey was to take this book to heart: the exchange of proofs and corrections was incessant. In October, he decided to add notes. The collaboration with Trebutien took on particular meaning: “You have taught me to love Brummell once more. Without you, I would have thrown him on the dust-heap to repay the disappointments he caused…But you have given me back the taste for him and so, urged on by you, here I am immersed in the cult of detail, of little dots and shaded lines, of all those corrections that make up a finished work for which I haven't the strength, being a man of immediate passions, a brutal and rapid artist, animalistically reduced by his passions!”
When, in 1850, Trebutien suggested publishing Prophètes du Passé, Barbey agreed in the following terms: “We'll correct the proofs like those for Brummell, won't we, my friend? I like that way of working, it is so inspiring. If a thought, a note, a little change should come to me, I can send it on to you.”
Whereas the first edition strengthened the friendship between the poet and his publisher, J-L. Piré notes that the reprinting of the work was, on the contrary, a source of friction: Barbey suggested to his friend (on the 2^nd July 1858) that they let Poulet-Malassis reprint the work on Brummell…: “if you authorize me to deal with the sour Poulet [lit.: chicken]. We'll divide equally what he gives us for the Brummell and its reprint.” But Trebutien despised Poulet-Malassis: “a socialist of the worst kind…he was the editor of one of the basest newspapers of the time…He established in Paris a bookshop where he reprints all the impure and impious works of the 18^th century.” (Piré Jean-Luc, in: Hors-série des Annales de Normandie. G.S. Trebutien [Préface par J.-Cl. Polet ] 1985, pp. 3-198.)

An exceptional copy printed on large Holland paper in a sober contemporary binding.

First edition, printed in a small number of copies
Contemporary Bradel binding in half light brown morocco over marbled paper boards, spine (slightly discolored) with gilt fleuron, gilt date at foot, marbled pastedowns and endpapers, covers (with “à l'adresse de Ledoyen, libraire à Paris, 1845”) preserved, ex libris pasted onto one endpaper
A little light occasional spotting
A very good and rare copy in a good binding.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets with small black spots at head, marbled paper boards, red paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers (back cover with a small lack at head) preserved.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Adam to Paul Ollendorff, slightly trimmed.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition on ordinary paper, only 25 copies were printed on Holland paper as deluxe copies.
Half chocolate shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of red paper with a small harmless tear at foot, original wrappers preserved.
Signed autograph inscription from Paul Adam to his publisher Paul Ollendorff.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of the rare copies on Whatman paper, ours printed specially for Paul Ollendorff.
Half hazelnut morocco binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt garlands as well as black fillets, gilt friezes at head and foot, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of moiré-effect paper, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Half hazel shagreen binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with black fillets, marbled paper boards, moiré-effect endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges de Porto-Riche.

Second editions for the first and last texts, edition with some parts in first edition for the second.
Half hazelnut shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, marbled paper boards slightly faded at margins, moiré-effect endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
Signed autograph inscription by the author on the title page of the second volume.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half old rose morocco with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dotting decorated with double gilt compartments richly embellished, gilt date at foot, double gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges de Porto-Riche to his publisher Paul Ollendorff.
Handsome copy attractively bound.

First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Half hazel morocco with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots, black fillets, and gilt fleurons, gilt friezes at head and foot, marbled paper boards, moiré-effect endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt retaining its deckled edges.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Gaulot to Madame Paul Ollendorf.
A handsome full-margined copy handsomely bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Japan paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.
Half red morocco binding, smooth spine decorated with a double gilt cartouche adorned with corner ornaments and a central gilt floral motif, slight rubbing traces on the joints, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining its deckled edges, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Carol to his publisher Paul Ollendorff.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.

Half havana morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt stippling and ornamented with double gilt compartments richly embellished with gilt floral motifs as well as a mosaic navy morocco piece, gilt date at foot, light rubbing to spine without consequence, frame of gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt retaining its deckled edges, contemporary binding signed by Lancelin.

Work illustrated with a portrait of the author on the cover and title page.
Handsome full-margined copy in fine condition.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, this copy bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.

Half dark green morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt stippling and ornamented with double gilt compartments richly embellished with gilt typographical motifs, gilt date at foot, frame of gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt retaining its deckled edges, contemporary binding signed by Lancelin.

Handsome full-margined copy in fine condition.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.
Half dark green morocco with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments richly adorned with gilt typographical motifs, gilt date at foot, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges, contemporary binding signed by Lancelin.
Signed autograph inscription from André Theuriet to Madame Paul Ollendorff.
Handsome full-margined copy attractively bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.

First edition, one of 37 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Full-page autograph inscription signed by the author to Mathieu Galey.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of 162 numbered copies on pur fil.
A very good copy.

First edition in French, one of 156 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête.
Very slight spots, not serious to spine, otherwise a good copy.

First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête.
Spine and covers very slightly and marginally faded as usual, otherwise a good copy.

First edition published under the pseudonym of bibliophile Jacob.
Black paper boards, smooth spine, tan sheep title-label with two small angular lacks, one joint slightly cracked then reglued at head, red edges, modest contemporary binding.
Handsome interior condition.

First edition of the author's third work, printed by Honoré de Balzac.
Black paper boards, smooth spine, tan sheep title-label with two small angular lacks, one joint slightly cracked then reglued at head, red edges, modest contemporary binding.
Handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half brown shagreen, smooth spine faded and decorated with a gilt fleuron, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Ricciotto Canudo to (Léon) Abrami who also served on the Eastern Front and who became Under-Secretary of State for War in 1917: "... au soldat et à l'homme d'état / en souvenir d'une tente sur le front d'orient honorée par sa présence / et en profond hommage. / Canudo / en convalescence Janvier 1919." ["... to the soldier and the statesman / in memory of a tent on the eastern front honored by his presence / and in profound homage. / Canudo / convalescing January 1919."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, false statement of fifth edition.
Joints slightly cracked then reglued at head and foot, small corner losses to boards, paper yellowed as usual.

First edition.
Marbled sheep Bradel binding by Loisellier-Le Douarin, spine with gilt cartouche and three mosaiced lozenges of red and beige morocco, date at foot of spine, covers with a frame of triple gilt fillets, marbled pastedowns and endpapers, all edges gilt, an elegant binding.
Rare autograph inscription from the author to (Adolphe) Nibelle, very slightly shaved.
This copy is additionally enhanced with three manuscript corrections by the author towards the end of the volume.
Further, a manuscript note signed by Nibelle has been mounted on guards at the beginning of the work, detailing the desirable collectible features of the book. Scattered foxing.

First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
Autograph inscription from Georges Dumézil.
A good copy.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from André Dhôtel.

First edition illustrated with 25 original wood engravings by Géo-Dupuis, one of 130 numbered copies on China paper and reimposed in quarto soleil format.
Half navy shagreen binding with corners, spine sunned with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, gilt fillets framing the marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by L. Bernard.
Our copy, as stipulated in the justification page, does include the double state of the wood engravings.
Some minor foxing. Handsome copy despite the sunned spine.

First edition.
Half red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons, traces of rubbing to spine, gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, some small tears to leading edges and fore edges, top edge gilt.
Work illustrated with 450 wood engravings.
Some foxing affecting mainly the very first and very last pages.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half hazelnut percaline, smooth spine, date gilt at foot, hazelnut shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 725 numbered copies on Rives paper, the only deluxe copies after 25 Japan.
Bradel binding in full marbled paper, smooth spine, navy blue shagreen title-label, covers and spine preserved.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 750 numbered copies on Rives paper, the only deluxe copies after 25 Japan.
Bradel binding in full marbled paper, smooth spine, navy blue shagreen title-label, covers and spine preserved.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 725 numbered copies on Rives paper, the only deluxe copies after 25 on Japan paper.
Bradel binding in full marbled paper, smooth spine, navy blue shagreen title-label, covers and spine preserved.
Handsome copy.

First French edition, one of 750 numbered copies on Rives paper, the only deluxe copies after 25 on Japan paper.
Bradel binding in full marbled paper, smooth spine, navy blue shagreen title-label, covers and spine preserved.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 750 numbered copies on Rives paper, the only deluxe copies after 25 on Japan paper.
Bradel binding in full marbled paper, smooth spine, navy shagreen title-label, covers and spine preserved.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

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

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies
Spine very lightly sunned at head and foot, not serious
A very good and rare copy.

First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
Spine very slightly and insignificantly faded, ex-dono to head of first free endpaper.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
A pale dampstain on the final endpaper which has slightly warped the boards.

First edition, one of 650 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Autograph signature of the author on the half-title page.
Occasional light foxing mainly affecting the endpapers.

First edition of which there were no large paper copies, one advance (service de presse) copy.
With an autograph inscription from André Breton to René Bertelé.

First edition of the French translation, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, only 20 Japan deluxe copies were printed.
Bradel binding in brown half-cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, olive shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed in blind by Pierson.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Lorrain to Henri Lavedan.
Work illustrated by Heidbrinck.
One endpaper partially shaded, slight superficial abrasions at foot of boards without significance, handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Half navy blue shagreen over marbled paper boards, spine in six compartments, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
Rare autograph inscription by Maurice Rollinat to Marcel Fouquier.
With a frontispiece portrait of the author by F. Desmoulin.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Half black shagreen over marbled paper boards, spine in six compartments with gilt fillets, blindstamped initials to foot of spine, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt.
Handsome autograph inscription from Charles Monselet to his photographer and caricaturist Etienne Carjat.
With a frontispiece portrait of the author by F. Bracquemond.
A very good copy.

First edition of the adaptation by Jean-Paul Sartre, one of 80 numbered copies on Hollande, the tirage de tête.
Two slight traces of insignificant sunning to head and foot of spine, a very good copy.

First edition, one of 42 numbered copies on vélin pur chiffon, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 48 numbered copies on vélin pur chiffon de Rives, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition.
Handsome autograph inscription from Jean Lorrain to Sully Prudhomme.
Ex libris pasted opposite half-title.
Four small tears repaired and a tiny marginal lack to upper cover. Rare.

First edition, one of 28 numbered copies on pur fil, this one unnumbered but justified "pur fil", tirage de tête.
Two slight tears to foot of spine (to edges), a very good copy with edges preserved.

First edition of the French translation, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very lightly browned without consequence, otherwise a handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Alejo Carpentier to Marc Saporta.

First edition, one of 320 numbered copies on vélin d'Annonnay paper, the only large paper copies after 50 on Hollande paper.
A little light spotting, not serious, principally to endpapers.

First edition.
Contemporary Bradel binding .
Rare and handsome autograph inscription signed by Eugène Fromentin to Xavier Marmier.
One shade on the endpapers, nice copy.