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

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.

First edition in French.
Publisher's half grey cloth binding, smooth unlettered spine, red paper boards.
Work illustrated with drawings by the author.
A library classification sticker pasted on one endpaper.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition. According to the preface, it was intended to complement L'Encyclopédie méthodique published by Panckoucke.
Contemporary full brown sheep binding. Raised band spine decorated with fillets. Red morocco title-label. Small lacks to head and tail. Rubbing. Traces of old restorations to corners and tail. First three leaves (including endpaper) creased.
The Anas, which were particularly popular in the 17th century, are collections of various thoughts, anecdotes and witticisms, arranged in the greatest disorder and intended for the public as intellectual entertainment. The originality of this work lies in having assembled them in dictionary form, though without citing the authors. The whole forms a monumental ana which can thus be browsed from beginning to end, with pleasure, surprise and instruction: it should be noted that history and historical figures are given pride of place.

First edition, one of 302 numbered copies on Holland paper.
Some minor marginal tears of no consequence to the covers, handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 175 numbered copies on pure rag laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with 8 photographs by Brassaï.
Spine sunned and creased, handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 800 numbered copies on laid Rives paper, the only issue with 50 copies on Japan paper.
Spine sunned, minimal spotting without concern to endpapers, otherwise handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies, the only deluxe copies.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Louis Truc.
Work illustrated with original illustrations by Pierre Fève.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
Bradel binding in full cardboard covered with decorative patterned paper, smooth spine, chocolate morocco title label, top edge gilt, modern pastiche binding signed by T. Boichot.
Work illustrated with original color compositions in text and hors-texte by André Cahard.
Handsome and rare copy.

First edition, a numbered copy on sorel Moussel paper.
Preface and notes by Charles Léger.
A good copy.

First edition, a numbered copy on alfa paper, the only large paper copies after 10 on pur fil paper.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 700 numbered copies on Rives, this one not justified, the only printing along with 50 Japon.
Handsome and rare autograph inscription from Robert Desnos to Gabriel Reuillard "...admirons l'absurdité des choses..."
A good copy.

First edition, one of 1100 numbered copies on Rives paper.
With a photographic portrait of the author as frontispiece.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 650 numbered copies on vellum.
Bradel binding in half boards with vellum-style corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillets at head and foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with a photographic portrait of the author as frontispiece.
Pleasant full-margined copy properly containing the facsimile of a fragment of the work's manuscript.
Some minor foxing without gravity.

First edition, one of 1068 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 68 hors commerce copies.
A fold mark on the first cover, a small tear reglued at the head of one joint.

First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
Two small traces of folding to covers, otherwise a good copy.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, this one not included in the justification because hors commerce, the only printing with 10 Japon.
Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Humbourg.
Illustrated with 7 original woodcuts by Frans Masereel.
Two small lacks, not serious, to head and to foot of spine, slight spots on the endpapers.

First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
A fine copy.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
Foxing in the margins to the covers and some extended edges.
A copy with good margins.

First edition, small printrun, of the first work by Marguerite Yourcenar, written under her semi-pseudonym of Marg Yourcenar
A very good and rare copy of this work, of which there were no large paper copies.

First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
With an autograph inscription from Emil Michel Cioran.
Tiny marginal foxings at head of upper cover.

First edition of which there were no large paper copies, one advance (service de presse) copy.
With an autograph inscription from E.M. Cioran to François Erval.
Covers and spine lightly and marginally sunned as usual, copy retaining its advertising slip.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Annam de Rives paper, the most limited deluxe paper issue.
Spine and boards very slightly and marginally faded without any gravity, tiny marginal tears without loss to boards, full-margined copy.

First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
With 16 photographs hors texte.
A good copy.

First edition printed in 2000 copies.
Signed autograph inscription from Serge enriched with a small drawing depicting a naval anchor, a heart and a star.
Work illustrated with drawings in and out of text in black and in colors by the author.
Spine sunned and crudely restored with a transparent adhesive patch, handsome interior condition.

Illustrated edition with 16 original watercolor compositions enhanced with pochoir by H. Cassiers, one of 500 numbered copies on Japan paper, the only printing with 100 other Japan copies.
Spine and covers lightly and marginally sunned without concern, handsome copy.

Edition illustrated with 17 original color compositions by C. Jouas, one of 650 numbered copies on Japan paper.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned without consequence, handsome copy.
Marginal stains to slipcase.

First edition, one of 498 copies on laid, only draw with 6 China, 7 Japan and 20 Holland paper.
Binding half black shagreen, back with five nerves with traces of rubbing, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers.
Some small freckles without gravity.
Autograph signed by Henri de Regnier to Serge André.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Signed autograph inscription from A. Pieyre de Mandiargues to a couple who were his friends, enhanced with the signature of F. Mallet.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Jean Dolent to Madame Gustave Kahn containing this confession: "les choses que je ne fais pas me prennent beaucoup de temps; je ne les fait pas, mais j'y songe : les choses que je ne fais pas me prennent tout mon temps..." ["the things I don't do take up much of my time; I don't do them, but I think about them: the things I don't do take up all my time..."]
Corner losses to boards, light scattered foxing.
Rare.

First edition.
Spine with small lacks, not serious, to head and foot, two angular lacks to foot of covers, scattered foxing.

First edition on ordinary paper and first issue of Forain's illustrations.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt floral motifs showing some rubbing, gilt initials at foot, marbled paper boards with some surface wear, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
Work illustrated with 50 anti-Semitic illustrations by Forain.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Illustrated cover.
A rare and good copy.

First edition.
Small tears with lacks to head of spine, spots to upper cover, marginal tears to lower cover, foxing.

First edition published anonymously.
Author's name and dat in ink to upper cover and title page, a little light spotting, not serious.

First edition of the French translation established by the author and F. Dominique, one of 500 numbered copies on ivory laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription signed by the author to Nathalie Sarraute.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned without consequence, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Half navy sheep binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets, some minor rubbing to spine and headcaps, moiré-effect paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Exceptional and moving full-page autograph inscription signed by Georges Thialet to a close friend.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine renewed, corner losses to boards, some foxing, volume tending to come apart.
Rare but in this condition.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Marcel Contier.
Accompanied by a calling card from the author on which he has added a few words of thanks to the dedicatee.
Iconography at end.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on Lafuma paper.
Work illustrated with a portrait of Moréas as frontispiece as well as facsimiles by the poet.
Two small and light stains of no consequence at head of front cover, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Lana royal, the only large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition printed on laid paper with no mention of deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Signed autograph inscription from François Oudot.
Illustrated work with a photographic portrait of the author as frontispiece.
Marginal foxing to covers and endpapers, otherwise handsome interior condition.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Publisher's full red boards, complete with its illustrated dust jacket which bears no defects.
Signed autograph inscription by the author.
Handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription covering almost a full page by the author, reproducing an article dedicated to him by the daily newspaper "Le Soir".
A marginal restoration using adhesive paper on the first endpaper affecting the autograph inscription.

First edition published in the author's complete works.
Spine very lightly sunned without consequence and with a small tear at head, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of the rare author's copies on Holland paper, not mentioned in the print run justification.
Autograph inscription signed by Hélène de Miramon.
Our copy is enhanced with 2 autograph letters dated and signed by the author of 2 pages each as well as a visiting card with a few words addressed to the dedicatee.
Handsome set.

First edition, one of 62 numbered copies on alfa, the only printing after 18 pur fil.
Autograph inscription from Paul Morand.
Small marginal spots to covers and endpapers, otherwise a good copy.

First edition for each volume.
Full brown morocco bindings, smooth spines double framed in gilt, headpieces lined in gilt, boards elaborately framed in gilt, beige morocco pastedowns framed in gilt, brown moiré silk free endpapers, following free endpapers in mould made paper, all edges gilt, original soft covers preserved, superb contemporary bindings signed by M. Lortic.
The first volume contains two original ink drawings by Prosper Mérimée: the first, captioned and signed in the lower right corner depicting the Duke of Brunswick, the second a tree and a wooded landscape with a handwritten inscription in Russian "Grâce à Dieu" and "Gloire à Dieu, gloire à vous".
A very fine set, magnificently bound by M. Lortic.

First edition, one of 225 copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 1 Holland and 10 Japan.
Autograph inscription signed by Yves Bescou.
Spine and boards lightly sunned without gravity, a small tear at foot of spine, handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Publisher's binding over yellow plain paper boards citron, dust jacket missing.
Richly illustrated.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on deluxe paper, from the deluxe issue.
As frontispiece, a portrait of the author by himself.
A tiny harmless stain at the head of the first board, a handsome and rare copy.

First edition.
Upper cover débroché, joints cracked en têtes and en pieds, internally good.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Small angular loss at foot of front cover with some light stains, central tear to rear cover, occasional light foxing.
Rare.

First edition printed in a small number of copies.
Foxing to the covers.

First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of fourth edition used for advance copies (NRF stamp at head of second board).
Fine autograph inscription signed by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to Romain Coolus on the front endpaper: "... ce petit livre qui a traîné un peu chez les imprimeurs / avec toute ma franche gratitude pour les encouragements prodigués par un bon aîné" ["... this little book which lingered a bit at the printers / with all my sincere gratitude for the encouragement given by a good elder"].
Spine and boards lightly sunned without concern, clear traces of adhesive tape removal at heads and feet of endpapers and on verso of boards.

First edition printed in 100 numbered copies on laid paper.
A tiny harmless tear at head of spine which also has a small light stain at foot.

First edition.
Full page autograph inscription from the author.

First edition.
Autograph inscription from the author to head of upper cover.
Spots to covers.

First edition printed in a small number of copies.
Spots to covers, internal foxing and dampstains.
Rare.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in half orange cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double fillet and gilt date at foot, navy shagreen title-label with slight harmless scratches, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.

First edition, one of 21 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies along with 3 on Japan paper.
Full burgundy morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, gilt initials and date at foot, gilt roulettes on headcaps, gilt fillets on leading edges, frame of a burgundy morocco fillet decorated with sextuple gilt fillets on endpapers, pink paper endpapers and pastedowns, wrappers preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges, bookplate pasted to verso of front board, contemporary English binding signed by Morrell.
Signed autograph inscription from A. de Fleuriau.
Handsome copy perfectly executed in a charming contemporary English binding.

First edition, one of 180 numbered copies on Arches, the only issue with 15 Japan copies.
Work illustrated with an etching by A. Dunoyer de Segonzac as frontispiece.
Some small worming affecting mainly the endpapers.

First French edition.
Rare signed autograph inscription by Walter Edo Stubbs.
Covers slightly and marginally shaded without any gravity, two small light stains at head and foot of the second cover.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pure thread paper, deluxe copy.
Signed autograph inscription by André Karquel.
Work illustrated with a drawing by the author facing the justification page.
Spine slightly sunned without gravity, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on fine paper, the only deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription from C.J. Cordeau.
Joints slightly cracked then reglued at head and foot.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure laid paper, deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription from the author.
Like all copies from the deluxe issue, our copy is complete with Benn's original drypoint frontispiece.
The plastic film covering the covers showing some tears with losses, a marginal crease mark at the foot of the front cover, handsome interior condition.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Signed autograph inscription from the author.
Spine lightly sunned without gravity, two small marginal stains on the back cover.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil, this one of 10 hors commerce, tirage de tête after 15 Arches.
Two tiny traces of sunning to head and foot of spine (tiny foxings on spine, not serious).

The definitive edition, first in parts, one of 25 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies.
Illustrated.
One small insignificant lack to foot of spine, a few small wormholes principally to endpapers, two tiny marginal tears without lack to lower cover, internally good.
Rare.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Navarre laid paper, ours unnumbered.
Preface by André Fontainas.
Spine and covers very lightly and marginally sunned, some foxing affecting mainly the endpapers.

First collected edition, one of numbered copies on vergé labeur paper.
Endpapers very slightly and marginally sunned, not serious, a good copy.

First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on vélin de Rives, the only large paper copies.
A very good and rare copy with good margins.

First edition, one of 105 numbered copies on vélin aravis, the only large paper copies.
A rare and good copy.

First edition printed on vergé teinté.
A very good copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Half black shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with a gilt fleuron, gilt initials at foot, gilt fillet frame on snakeskin-pattern paper boards, snakeskin-pattern paper endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted on endpaper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Lorrain to Paul Padovani: "Le crime des riches qu'il côtoie tous les jours..." ["The crime of the wealthy whom he rubs shoulders with every day..."]
Some passages of the text underlined in blue pencil.
Handsome copy.

First Edition, one of the 16 numbered copies on Holland paper, small print in the smallest paper before 18 Japan.
Autograph dedication signed by Jean Ajalbert on the title page of the first volume.
Our copy is enriched by an autograph letter dated and signed by the author, three pages, addressed to an attorney in which he defends the mother of Roland Garros about legal problems related to the exploitation of the name of the "Garros" family, whom she was deprived of as she fought for the glorious memory of her son and has always maintained good relations with him ..., envelope attached to the letterhead of the Academy Goncourt.
We also enclose a photographic postcard representing J. Ajalbert signed in foot .
Covers illustrated by Busset with discharges of the illustration on the first two guards volumes.
Nice copy at all margins.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Monnier to the great Céline scholar Pierre Monnier: "Pour l'auteur de Ferdinand furieux..." ["For the author of Ferdinand furieux..."]

First edition printed to 500 numbered copies.
A very good copy.

First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
Spine slightly faded, a good copy.

First edition on ordinary paper with the statement "Première série" on the title page, of which only 8 copies were printed on China paper in deluxe format.
Half chocolate-colored morocco-grained shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with double gilt compartments enriched at their centers with Francisque Sarcey's gilt cipher, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Alphonse Daudet to his friend (Francisque) Sarcey.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece etching by André Gill.
Ink gift inscription at head of title page, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 1000 copies on laid paper.
Affectionate signed autograph inscription by Francis Norgelet to a couple of his friends.
Work illustrated with a portrait of the author by Despiau engraved by Germain on the front cover.
Handsome copy.

First edition printed in a small number of copies on vergé paper.
Affectionate autograph inscription from Francis Norgelet to a couple of his acquaintance.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on handmade Arches vellum.
Signed autograph inscription by Francis Norgelet.
Our copy is complete with the author's portrait by Despiau and his painting by Charles Guérin.
Furthermore, our copy is enhanced with Charles Guérin's painting engraved in three colors by Jules Germain which consists of a trial printing of 3 copies of this proof, ours bearing No. 6.
Handsome copy.

First edition, rare, with 35 engravings, many double page in black, grey, and white (several with grey and black ink wash). The title may be translated as: A History of the Braves of the Southern Court.
10 accordion-stitched volumes. Three different printed covers, the first series comprising three volumes, the second four and the third three. Rubbing. Two volumes with worming to upper margin, one wormhole to centre of book touching engravings.
Numerous scenes of particularly violent combat, with decapitations and gushing blood; Court scenes. The figure of Sadahide is remarkably finely rendered and detailed, the grey and black wash adding contrast and depth.

First edition, of which there were no large paper copies
Half light brown calf over marbled paper boards, double gilt fillets to spine, covers mounted on guards and preserved, top edge speckled; an unsigned modern pastiche binding by Goy & Vilaine
Very rare autograph inscription from Jules Verne to [Achille] Tournier, prefect of the Somme at the time
With original illustrations by Georges Roux
A very good copy handsomely bound.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half hazelnut calf binding, smooth spine decorated with double gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, original covers mounted on guards and preserved, speckled top edge, modern pastiche binding unsigned by Goy & Vilaine.
Work decorated with original illustrations by L. Benett.
Very rare signed autograph inscription from Jules Verne to [Achille] Tournier, then Prefect of the Somme.
Jules Verne settled in Amiens, his wife's birthplace, in 1871: "At my wife's wish I settled in Amiens, a wise city, polished, of even temper, where society is cordial and learned. One is close to Paris, close enough to have its reflection, without the unbearable noise and sterile agitation. And to say everything, my Saint-Michel remains moored at Le Crotoy." His affection for the region would continue to grow and he would never leave the Picard capital, actively participating in local political life. Appointed director of the Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts, in 1875 he delivered on this occasion a speech that remained famous: "An Ideal City: Amiens in the Year 2000." In 1888 he was elected to the municipal council of Amiens where he served until 1903. It was the prefect of the Somme who presented him with his decoration when he was promoted to officer of the Legion of Honor in 1892. "People often ask me why I reside in Amiens, I who am so completely Parisian by instinct. Well, because, as I told you, I have Breton blood, and I love tranquility, and I could not be happier than in a cloister. A calm life of study and work brings me joy." (June 1893, in Mac Clure's magazine).
Work decorated with original illustrations by L. Benett.
Fine copy.