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First Editions

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

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First Editions
  1. Paul Claudel
    (Paul CLAUDEL) Pierre CLAUDEL

    Paul Claudel

    Bloud & Gay|Paris 1965|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Author's inscription.
    Iconography.
    A small marginal crease mark to foot of front cover.
    €20
  2. Le livre du doute et de la grâce
    Alain BOSQUET

    Le livre du doute et de la grâce

    Gallimard|Paris 1977|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only issue with 20 on Arches.
    Author's inscription.
    Minor foxing to spine, front cover and first endpaper, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €30
  3. Le fusil-harpon
    Vassilis VASSILIKOS

    Le fusil-harpon

    Gallimard|Paris 1973|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First French edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Inscribed by one of the translators.
    Spine very lightly sunned, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €20
  4. Mortelles mers
    Yves MABIN CHENNEVIÈRE

    Mortelles mers

    Editions Saint-Germain-des-Prés|Paris 1972|12.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription from the author enhanced with a manuscript correction in his hand regarding his already published works.
    €20
  5. Originel
    Yves MABIN CHENNEVIÈRE

    Originel

    Editions Saint-Germain-des-Prés|Paris 1976|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription from the author.
    €20
  6. Admirable
    François SONKIN

    Admirable

    Denoël|Paris 1965|11.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed.
    Full-page autograph inscription from the author.
    €30
  7. Je vous écris...
    Marcel ARLAND

    Je vous écris...

    Grasset|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the service de presse copies.
    Inscribed by the author.
    Two small stains at the foot of the spine, complete with publisher's slip.
    €30
  8. Un amour au quartier latin
    Claire GOLL

    Un amour au quartier latin

    Fayard|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition for which there were no large paper copies.
    Affectionate autograph inscription from Claire Goll to a couple of his acquaintance.
    €60
  9. Un coin de la vie de misère
    (to Jules BARBEY D'AUREVILLY) Paul HEUSY

    Un coin de la vie de misère

    Librairie générale|Paris 1878|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Contemporary half chocolate shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands showing minor rubbing, decorated with gilt dots and fleurons, gilt initials at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    Precious autograph inscription from the author to (Jules) Barbey d'Aurevilly.
    Minor scattered foxing affecting mainly the first leaves.
    €800
  10. Les aventures du roi Pausole
    Pierre LOUŸS

    Les aventures du roi Pausole

    Charpentier|Paris 1901|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in half lemon yellow shagreen with corners, smooth spine decorated with a mosaic decorative element in green, red, orange and brown morocco representing a cluster of fruit and leaves, date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed in blind by Brisson.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Pierre Louys.
    Handsome copy attractively bound.
    €800
  11. L'eau fraîche
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    L'eau fraîche

    Les cahiers de|Paris 1931|16 x 24 cm|agrafé
    First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine and covers marginally faded, paper yellowed, which is more than common given the very poor quality of this paper.
    Rare.
    €150
  12. Léopold Sédar Senghor ou la poésie du royaume de l'enfance
    (Léopold Sédar SENGHOR) Geneviève LEBAUD

    Léopold Sédar Senghor ou la poésie du royaume de l'enfance

    Les Nouvelles Editions Africaines|Dakar • & Abidjan 1976|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Léopold Sédar Senghor with an additional fine inscription by Geneviève Lebaud.
    Some reading marks in black ink in the text, photographic cover.
    €200
  13. Cadastre
    Aimé CÉSAIRE

    Cadastre

    Seuil|Paris 1961|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché

    First collected edition, one of 15 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    Rare. 

    €2,000
  14. Ferrements
    Aimé CÉSAIRE

    Ferrements[Shackles]

    Seuil|Paris 1960|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pur fil, deluxe issue.
    A handsome copy.
    Rare.
    €2,300
  15. Le martyre de l'obèse
    Henri BÉRAUD

    Le martyre de l'obèse

    Albin Michel|Paris 1922|13 x 19.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe-paper copies offered for sale (5 copies on Japan paper and 10 on Dutch handmade paper were also printed hors commerce; cf. Pierrette & Georges Dupont, Bibliographie des écrits d'Henri Béraud).
    A rare and attractive copy with full margins of the author's masterpiece.

     

    €700
  16. La croisade des longues figures
    Henri BÉRAUD

    La croisade des longues figures

    Editions du siècle|Paris 1924|15 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
    Endpapers shaded, otherwise a rare and good copy with edges preserved.
    €750
  17. Mon corps et moi
    René CREVEL

    Mon corps et moi

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1925|16 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 14 copies on Hollande, tirage de tête after 6 Japon.
    Half navy blue morocco over marbled paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, spine in six compartments, endpapers and pastedowns of blue paper, covers and spine (faded), top edge gilt, by P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
    Covers lined, a little spotting mostly to the edge.
    A nicely bound copy.
    €1,000
  18. La coupe d'onyx
    Edouard TAVAN

    La coupe d'onyx

    Payot & Cie|Lausanne 1903|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in half vellum-style boards, smooth spine decorated with gilt botanical motifs, gilt friezes at head and foot, marbled paper boards, orange top edge, contemporary binding.
    Provenance: from the collection of French-speaking Swiss poets assembled by Albert Natural from the 1920s onwards.
    €80
  19. Les étrangers à Paris
    OLD NICK, Louis DESNOYERS

    Les étrangers à Paris

    Charles Warée|Paris 1844|17 x 27 cm|relié
    First edition illustrated with 29 plates, 24 headpieces and 89 in-text vignettes, by Gavarni, Huart, Guerin, all wood-engraved.
    Contemporary half green shagreen. Spine with raised bands and gilt compartments. Rubbing to head and raised bands. Pale scattered foxing, irregular, sometimes not affecting the white paper at all, other times speckling the margins; overall, fairly little foxing.
    Following in the tradition of the famous Diable à Paris, but with less prestigious writers, a satire of foreigners in Paris.
    Handsome romantic illustrated work.
    €300
  20. [KEEPSAKE] Paris - Londres. Keepsake français. 1838

    [KEEPSAKE] Paris - Londres. Keepsake français. 1838

    Delloye • Desmé et Cie|Paris 1838|15 x 24 cm|relié
    First edition, illustrated with 26 English steel engravings (including the second title).
    Half wine-red morocco binding. Romantic Boutigny plaque on spine. Very fine marbled paper on boards. Boutigny binder's label on endpaper. Spine uniformly sunned, without gravity, and ultimately aesthetic. Scattered foxing in margins, despite very white paper.
    Literary contributions by Chateaubriand, Alexandre Dumas, Paul de Kock, Casimir Delavigne...
    €250
  21. Poésies
    David MORIAUD

    Poésies

    Kundig|Genève [Geneva] s. d. [1899]|17.50 x 28.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, from the deluxe edition.
    Half burgundy Russian morocco binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with two double gilt compartments richly adorned with gilt decorative motifs, date at foot, gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers marginally faded and spine preserved, bookplate pasted on an endpaper, elegant pastiche binding signed Semet & Plumelle.
    With a frontispiece portrait of the author.
    A very fine and rare full-margined copy in perfect condition.
    Provenance: from Albert Natural's collection of Swiss Romandy poets, which he assembled from the 1920s onwards.
    €500
  22. La porte verte et De Noël à Pâques
    Jules COUGNARD

    La porte verte et De Noël à Pâques

    A. Jullien|Genève [Geneva] 1929|14.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
    Half mint green morocco with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets and decorated with triple gilt compartments, date at foot, gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, bookplate pasted on endpaper, top edge gilt, elegant binding signed by Semet & Plumelle.
    Rare and very handsome copy in perfect condition.
    Provenance: from Albert Natural's collection of French Swiss poets which he assembled from the nineteen twenties.
    €350
  23. Rimes d'écolier
    Philippe MONNIER

    Rimes d'écolier

    A. Cherbuliez • G. Fischbacher|Genève [Geneva] • & Paris 1891|9.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half rust-colored morocco with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets and decorated with triple gilt compartments, date at foot, gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine with small lacks preserved, bookplate pasted on endpaper, top edge gilt, elegant binding signed by Semet & Plumelle.
    Rare and very handsome copy in perfect condition.
    Provenance: from Albert Natural's collection of French Swiss poets which he assembled from the nineteen twenties.
    €250
  24. Les pervenches
    Georges FAVON

    Les pervenches

    A. Vérésoff|Genève [Geneva] 1876|13 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half violet morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets and decorated with triple gilt compartments, date at foot, gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, bookplate pasted on endpaper, top edge gilt, elegant binding signed by Semet & Plumelle.
    Our copy is enriched with the author's autograph poem entitled "Invité de Longfellow" ["Guest of Longfellow"] of two pages which appears in this collection bound at the beginning of the volume, and bound at the end, with two manuscript pages by the author and an original pen...
    €450
  25. Nouveaux échos des bords de l'Arve
    Jules VUY

    Nouveaux échos des bords de l'Arve

    S. n.|Genève [Geneva] 1878|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition not put into commerce, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half mouse-colored morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with triple gilt compartments, date at foot, gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, bookplate pasted on endpaper, top edge gilt, elegant binding signed by Semet & Plumelle.
    Autograph signature of the author.
    Rare and very handsome copy perfectly established.
    Provenance: from the collection of Swiss Romand poets by Albert Natural which he formed from the nineteen twenties.
    €200
  26. Les fuseaux d'ivoire
    Emilia CUCHET ALBARET

    Les fuseaux d'ivoire

    Payot|Lausanne 1909|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half sand morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with triple gilt compartments, date at foot, gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, bookplate pasted on endpaper, top edge gilt, elegant binding signed Semet & Plumelle.
    Rare and very handsome copy perfectly bound.
    Provenance: from Albert Natural's collection of Swiss Romand poets which he assembled from the twenties onwards.
    €300
  27. Attendre
    Henry SPIESS

    Attendre

    A. Jullien|Genève [Geneva] 1916|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
    Half chocolate morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with triple gilt compartments, gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, elegant binding signed Semet & Plumelle.
    Rare and very handsome copy perfectly bound.
    Provenance: from Albert Natural's collection of Swiss Romand poets which he assembled from the twenties onwards.
    €350
  28. Fleurs de légende
    Auguste BLONDEL

    Fleurs de légende

    C. Eggimann|Genève [Geneva] 1893|17.50 x 22 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies along with 1 on vellum and 5 on Holland paper.
    Half red morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with triple gilt compartments, gilt fillets framing the marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, elegant binding signed by Semet & Plumelle.
    Inscribed by Auguste Blondel to Frédéric Meyer.
    Rare and very fine copy perfectly established.
    Provenance: from the collection of Swiss Romandy poets assembled by Albert Natural starting in the twenties.
    €300
  29. Poésies
    Albert RICHARD

    Poésies

    Vianey|Genève [Geneva] 1851|15.50 x 24 cm|relié
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half khaki Russia morocco binding with corners, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with gilt romantic ornamental motifs, date at foot, gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, bookplate pasted on endpaper, top edge gilt, elegant romantic pastiche binding signed by Semet & Plumelle.
    Rare and very handsome copy in perfect condition.
    Provenance: from Albert Natural's collection of Swiss Romandy poets which he formed from the twenties onwards.
    €480
  30. Poésies. - Prose
    John PETIT-SENN

    Poésies. - Prose

    A. Jullien|Genève [Geneva] 1851|14.50 x 23 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half burgundy Russia morocco binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt romantic ornamental motifs, date at foot, gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, bookplate pasted on endpaper, top edge gilt, elegant romantic pastiche binding signed by Semet & Plumelle.
    Rare and very handsome copy in perfect condition.
    Provenance: from Albert Natural's collection of Swiss Romandy poets which he formed from the twenties onwards.
    €680
  31. La miliciade
    John PETIT-SENN

    La miliciade

    Imp. Soullier|Genève [Geneva] 1867|13 x 19.50 cm|relié
    Illustrated edition published with the author's authorization.
    Bradel binding in half chocolate cloth, smooth spine, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
    Illustrations.
    Ink gift inscription at head of front cover, copy free from any foxing.
    Provenance: from Albert Natural's collection of French-speaking Swiss poets which he formed from the 1920s onwards.
    €120
  32. Saison divine
    Henry SPIESS

    Saison divine

    A. Jullien|Paris 1920|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine sunned, endpapers marginally and partially shadowed, otherwise handsome copy.
    Provenance: from Albert Natural's collection of French-Swiss poets, which he assembled from the 1920s onwards.
    €150
  33. Oeuvres
    Antoine Houdar de LA MOTTE

    Oeuvres

    Chez Prault|à Paris 1754|9.50 x 16.50 cm|10 tomes reliés en 11 volumes
    First collected edition. Title pages in red and black.
    Contemporary full calf bindings with scale pattern. Decorated raised band spines. Red morocco title labels. Head caps slightly worn; same for 6 tail caps. Upper joints of volumes II, III, IV, V, VIII, IX and X partly cracked. Many corners bumped. Most half-titles were not bound into the volumes. Despite these defects, a set with good general appearance, decorative.
    In addition to the poetic, dramatic, and critical works, and the fables, this edition contains various letters about De La Motte and his famous correspondence with the Duchess of Lambert at the end of his life. It should be noted that he was the author of L'Europe...
    €700
  34. Au fond du gouffre
    Georges OHNET

    Au fond du gouffre

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1899|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in half indigo cloth, smooth spine very slightly faded decorated with a central gilt floral motif, chocolate shagreen title-label with traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription signed by Georges Ohnet.
    Bookplate, some light foxing affecting mainly the edges.
    €70
  35. André Breton poème épique
    Gui ROSEY

    André Breton poème épique

    Editions Surréalistes|Paris 1937|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
    Precious and superb autograph inscription by the author to Moïse Kisling.
    Frontispiece portrait of André Breton by Man Ray. Spine and covers slightly faded at margins, light spotting to head of front cover.
    €700
  36. La revue des feuilles de Mr. Freron
    François LE PRÉVOST D'EXMES, Joseph de LAPORTE

    La revue des feuilles de Mr. Freron

    S. n.|à Londres [London] 1756|10.1 x 16.4 cm|2 parties reliées en un volume
    First edition, rare.
    The second part bears the title: Analysis of some good philosophical works, preceded by Reflections on criticism.
    Contemporary full glazed marbled blonde calf binding. Smooth decorated spine. Red morocco title label. Triple fillet frame on boards and large arms struck at centers. Very fine copy. The second part has its own title page, as well as its half-title.
    With the arms of the Princess de Ligne, Henriette-Anne-Eugénie de Béthizy de Mézières, wife of Prince Ligne (Claude Lamoral Hyacinthe Ferdinand, Marquis de Moy et de Dormans). Olivier I, pl. 15: two conjoined shields: I, grand quarters of Lorraine; overall: party, 1st or a bend...
    €750
  37. Pluies
    SAINT-JOHN PERSE

    Pluies

    Editions des lettres françaises|Buenos Aires 1944|26 x 35 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on papier "chandelle", this one not justified, tirage de tête with 30 Whatman and two copies hors commerce.
    A very good and rare copy.
    €400
  38. L'appel au Soleil
    Henri BOUVELET

    L'appel au Soleil

    E. Sansot|Paris 1908|11 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine split with loss, some foxing.
    €35
  39. Les jeux de la Flamme
    AUREL

    Les jeux de la Flamme

    Mercure de France|Paris 1906|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, false statement of second edition.
    Inscribed by Aurel.
    Spine sunned, small tear at foot.
    €50
  40. Les cris du solitaire
    Louis THOMAS

    Les cris du solitaire

    Éditions de Psyché|Paris 1906|15 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 400 copies on laid paper.
    Covers soiled, dampstain at head marginally affecting covers and some leaves.
    Inscribed by the author to the illustrator Ciokolwsky.
    A press cutting pasted on the half-title page.
    €150
  41. Blaise Cendrars vous parle...
    (Blaise CENDRARS) Michel MANOLL

    Blaise Cendrars vous parle...

    Denoël|Paris 1952|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pure laid Johannot paper, the only deluxe copies with 5 Renage.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece photograph of B. Cendrars.
    Light sunning to the top of the justification page and its verso, handsome copy.
    €280
  42. La conquête des étoiles
    Filippo Tommaso MARINETTI

    La conquête des étoilesThe Conquest of the Stars

    Sansot|Paris 1909|13.50 x 17.50 cm|relié
    MARINETTI Filippo Tommaso
    La Conquête des étoiles
    [The Conquest of the Stars]
    Sansot, Paris 1909, 13,5 x 17,5 cm, half black morocco
    First edition for which there is no mention of grand papier (deluxe) copies, falsely stated the third edition.
    Half black morocco over marbled paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, spine in six compartments with gilt date at foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
    Autograph inscription from Filippo Tommaso Marinetti to a lady, adding his address in Milan.
    Light foxing, principally to endpapers.
    A nicely bound copy.
    $ 1...
    €1,500
  43. Rodin devant la femme
    AUREL, Robert DESNOS

    Rodin devant la femme

    Maison du livre|Paris 1919|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Ecstatic autograph inscription signed full-page by the author to Robert Desnos : "Merde / Robert Desnos".
    Spine faded repaired, first cover lined with small marginal repairs, lower cover missing.
    A precious relic.
    €500
  45. Podalire et Dirphé, ou La couronne tient à la jarretiere
    François-Félix NOGARET

    Podalire et Dirphé, ou La couronne tient à la jarretiere

    Chez Louis|A Paris 1801|9 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition, illustrated with two frontispieces drawn by Bornet and engraved by Boivinet.
    Contemporary full mottled calf binding. Smooth spine decorated with 3 tools and roulettes. Red morocco title label and black morocco volume label (pastille). Headcap of volume 1 worn. Corners slightly bumped. A brown and dark stain from page 325 to the end, in lower margin, not touching text, becoming more pronounced on the final leaves. A trace of dampstains on the first leaves of the first volume.
    Story of Podalire, a foundling discovered by the Queen of Thebes, his education and destiny.

    NB: This work is available at the bookshop upon request within 48 hours.
    €200
  46. Les sept contes noirs
    Louis COUAILHAC

    Les sept contes noirs

    Bohaire|Lyon 1832|15 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition.
    A collection of short stories.
    Tiny lacks to spine, otherwise a good copy.
    Rare.
    €380
  47. Poèmes, Odes, Epîtres et poésies diverses
    Xavier Boniface SAINTINE

    Poèmes, Odes, Epîtres et poésies diverses

    Chez Ladvocat|Paris 1823|-|relié
    First edition.
    Half bordeaux sheep binding, smooth spine faded, decorated with gilt and blind fillets and blind tooling, gilt dentelle at tail.
    Foxing.
    Rare.
    €100
  48. Le feu qui couve
    Henri BÉRAUD

    Le feu qui couve

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 210 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies along with 7 on Japan and 22 on pur fil.
    Pale offsetting from adhesive paper at head and foot of endpapers, otherwise a handsome copy of this work dedicated to Albert Londres.
    €100
  49. Contes à Ninon
    Émile ZOLA

    Contes à Ninon

    J. Hetzel • et A. Lacroix|Paris s. d. [1864]|12 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
    Contemporary half red shagreen, spine (slightly faded) in five compartments with triple blindruled fillets.
    A few spots, but otherwise a very good and rare copy of the first work by Emile Zola in a very satisfactory contemporary binding.
    Rare and sought-after.
    €1,500
  50. L'ami des jeunes filles
    Edmond JALOUX

    L'ami des jeunes filles

    J. Ferenczi|Paris 1926|22 x 22.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe paper with 35 on Holland paper.
    Half tan sheep binding, spine with five raised bands, covers and spine preserved, retaining its deckled edges.
    Small rubbing marks on the spine.
    Manuscript gift inscription on the endpaper
    €60
  51. Frontières humaines - Exemplaire d'André Breton
    (to André BRETON) Georges RIBEMONT-DESSAIGNES

    Frontières humaines - Exemplaire d'André Breton

    Editions du Carrefour|Paris 1930|13 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition on ordinary paper.
    A vertical shadow along the entire length of the lower cover, otherwise a very good copy.
    Illustrated wrapper with a drawing by Claude Cahun.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from the author Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes to André Breton: "... au grand chanteur / à la sirène / au ........ hélas".

    €1,500
  52. Anabase
    SAINT-JOHN PERSE

    Anabase

    Nrf|Paris 1924|21 x 28.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on vergé baroque à barbes, the only printing with 15 Whatman and 62 vergé.
    A very good copy.
    €200
  53. Le calumet
    André SALMON, André DERAIN

    Le calumet

    Nrf|Paris 1920|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition in part printed in 760 numbered copies on vélin blanc paper.
    With 60 original woodcuts by André Derain.
    A very good copy.
    €230
  54. Gilberte
    Francis CARCO

    Gilberte

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1931|15 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition printed in only 30 copies on Hollande paper.

    Half morocco, spine very slightly faded, covers preserved, top edge gilt.

    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to a relative.

    Exceedingly rare.
    €500
  55. La terre qui tonne
    Paul ADAM

    La terre qui tonne

    Lib. Chapelot|Paris 1917|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription from the author to Henri Lavedan.
    Spine sunned, one joint reattached at head, minimal corner wear to front board.
    €40
  56. Notes retrouvées
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    Notes retrouvées

    Jacques Haumont|Paris 1942|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on vélin blanc paper.
    A good copy.
    €50
  57. Le lion amoureux, comédie en cinq actes, en vers
    François PONSARD

    Le lion amoureux, comédie en cinq actes, en vers

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1866|15 x 22.50 cm|relié
    First edition of one of Ponsard's major works, false statement of seventh edition.
    Contemporary binding in half aqua green sheep, smooth spine, gilt title.
    Handsome copy.
    €45
  58. Poëmes d'amour
    Rodolphe DARZENS

    Poëmes d'amour

    Edition Le Journal|Paris 1895|19.50 x 28 cm|broché
    First edition published in a small number of copies of this poem by R. Darzens set to music by Auguste Chapuis.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Rodolphe Darzens.
    Work illustrated with 10 original lithographs by Adolphe Willette.
    Some light foxing affecting essentially the first and last pages.
    €250
  59. Monstres parisiens
    Catulle MENDÈS

    Monstres parisiens

    Chez tous les libraires|Paris 1883|10 x 14.50 cm|10 volumes brochés
    First edition, printed on Hollande.
    Illustrated covers and engraved frontispieces, borders by Fernand Besnier, Kauffmann...
    Rare set, complete and in good condition despite some occasional little foxing.
    €700
  61. Moderne.
    Henry RABUSSON

    Moderne.

    La Revue des deux mondes|Paris 1891|15 x 25 cm|agrafé
    Pre-first edition of this play, published by Calmann-Lévy in September 1891.
    Extracted from the Revue des Deux Mondes.
    Rare.
    In unlettered wrappers.
    €60
  62. Revue littéraire. Le roman de l'avenir
    Ferdinand BRUNETIÈRE

    Revue littéraire. Le roman de l'avenir

    La Revue des deux mondes|Paris 1891|15 x 25 cm|agrafé
    First edition.
    Extracted from the Revue des Deux Mondes.
    Rare.
    In plain wrappers.
    €45
  63. Le Journal de Walter Scott
    [Victor CHERBULIEZ] G VALBERT

    Le Journal de Walter Scott

    La Revue des deux mondes|Paris 1892|15 x 25 cm|agrafé
    First edition.
    Extracted from the Revue des Deux Mondes.
    Rare.
    In plain wrappers.
    €40
  66. Charles Maurras ce fils de la mer
    (Charles MAURRAS) René BENJAMIN

    Charles Maurras ce fils de la mer

    Plon|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Inscribed by the author.
    Spine sunned, minor tears at head and foot of joints.
    €30
  67. Iphigénie
    Jean MORÉAS

    Iphigénie

    Mercure de France|Paris 1904|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies from the first printing.
    Small marginal stains on the first cover, two slight marginal tears at the head of the joints.
    €40
  68. Les Hommes ont soif
    Arthur KOESTLER

    Les Hommes ont soif

    Calmann-Lévy|Paris 1951|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 220 numbered copies on Rives paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Worming to covers and endpapers, spine sunned.
    €50
  69. Drames et fantaisies
    Henri HEINE

    Drames et fantaisies

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1864|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Some minor foxing, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €60
  70. Qui fait la pluie et le beau temps
    Jean-François CHABRUN, TITA

    Qui fait la pluie et le beau temps

    Les pages libres de la Main à plume|s. l. 1943|11 x 14.50 cm|une feuille rempliée
    First edition, one of 250 copies on colored coated paper, the only printing with 5 China paper and 10 Auvergne paper copies.
    Our copy is complete with its hors-texte drawing by Tita.
    Fine copy.
    €60
  71. Le bouchon de paille, roman parisien
    Maurice MONTÉGUT

    Le bouchon de paille, roman parisien

    E. Dentu|Paris 1894|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Chine, the only large paper copies with 10 Japon.
    A very good copy.
    Rare.
    €200
  72. Sept pages d'explication
    Jean PAULHAN

    Sept pages d'explication

    Gallimard|Paris s. d. [1945]|10 x 14 cm|une feuille rempliée
    First Edition printed in 200 or 300 copies.
    Rare and nice copy.
    €40
  73. Ici repose
    Jacques HEROLD, Claude SERNET

    Ici repose

    Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1967|13 x 22.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Arches paper, deluxe issue.
    Front cover lightly shaded at head, otherwise a handsome and rare copy.
    Our copy includes, as frontispiece, the signed and numbered color etching by Jacques Hérold.
    Manuscript signature of Claude Sernet on the justification page.
    €350
  74. Les cloîtres du vent
    Camille BRYEN

    Les cloîtres du vent

    Editions de la Nouvelle revue critique|Paris 1945|22 x 24.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on vélin supérieur, the only printing with 30 beau papier blanc.
    A good copy.
    €80
  75. Histoire de Pi, un drôle de numéro
    Paul ROUSSET

    Histoire de Pi, un drôle de numéro

    Chez l'auteur|Paris 1962|21 x 27 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 200 hors commerce copies.
    Signed by the author, with a manuscript correction by the author regarding his address on the back cover.
    Work illustrated with 12 humorous drawings by the author.
    A rare and handsome copy.
    €80
  76. L'âge du cinéma N°4/5
    COLLECTIF

    L'âge du cinéma N°4/5

    L'Age du Cinéma|Paris Septembre 1951|22 x 16 cm|agrafé
    First edition, printed in 200 numbered de luxe copies printed on pink paper.
    Illustrated silver upper cover.
    Contributions from A. Breton, G. Goldfayn, R. Benayoun, Man Ray, B. Péret, J. Schuster, F. Valorbe, and others.
    This copy is enriched with the signatures of all the contributors.
    Retaining its 5 “filmomanies symptomatiques”.
    A good and rare copy.
    €450
  77. La Fayette
    Joseph DELTEIL

    La Fayette

    Grasset|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Autograph inscription from Joseph Delteil to Pierre de Massot.
    €100
  78. Les ombrages, contes spiritualistes
    Gustave DROUINEAU

    Les ombrages, contes spiritualistes

    Charles Gosselin|Paris 1933|13 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half navy calf binding with corners, spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt fillets and double compartments as well as blind typographical motifs, minimal insignificant rubbing traces on headcaps, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary Romantic binding.
    Work illustrated with an engraved frontispiece.
    Bibliophilic pen notes concerning the work opposite an endpaper, scattered foxing.
    Rare.
    €250
  81. Connaissance par les gouffres
    Henri MICHAUX

    Connaissance par les gouffres

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|14.50 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 21 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête.
    A fine copy. 

    €1,800
  84. Pour un Malherbe
    Francis PONGE

    Pour un Malherbe

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 26 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
    A nice copy.
    €600
  86. L'allumeur de rêves
    Robert GUIETTE

    L'allumeur de rêves

    Editions de la Flandre littéraire|Ostende [Ostend] • & Bruges 1927|16.50 x 25 cm|agrafé
    First edition published in a small number of copies of this offprint from la Flandre littéraire.
    Autograph inscription from Robert Guiette to André Salmon.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece by James Ensor.
    Preface by Franz Hellens.
    Light marginal worming to the first cover.
    Rare.
    €120
  87. Contes parisiens en vers
    Maurice BOUCHOR

    Contes parisiens en vers

    Charpentier|Paris 1880|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 10 copies on Hollande paper, the only large paper copies.
    Jansenist red morocco binding by Marius Michel, spine in five compartments, date to foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, red morocco frame to pastedowns with seven gilt fillets, covers preserved, all edges gilt.
    This copy is enriched with two autograph letters by the author of 3 and 2 pages length respectively.
    A fine copy in a superb binding by Marius Michel.
    Provenance : collection of Marius Michel with his ex libris pasted onto one of the endpapers.
    €750
  88. La nuit, premières poésies 1882-1884
    Rodolphe DARZENS

    La nuit, premières poésies 1882-1884

    Henri Jouve|Paris 1885|12 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition of 300 numbered copies on vergé paper.
    Navy blue Jansenist morocco by Marius Michel, spine in five compartments, date to foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, navy blue morocco frame with seven gilt fillets to pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, all edges gilt.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Rodolphe Darzens on his first work.
    A fine copy in a superb binding by Marius Michel.
    Provenance : collection of Marius Michel, with his ex libris on one endpaper.
    €800
  89. Agathocles, ou lettres écrites de Rome et de Grèce, au commencement du quatrième siècle
    Caroline PICHLER

    Agathocles, ou lettres écrites de Rome et de Grèce, au commencement du quatrième siècle

    Chez Blanchard • et Eymery|Paris 1812|10 x 17.50 cm|quatre volumes reliés
    First French edition, translated by Isabelle de Montolieu. Illustrated with a frontispiece by Le Cerf. The half-title of volume 1 is normally replaced by two catalogue leaves.
    Contemporary full speckled calf bindings. Smooth spines decorated with two Grotesque compartments, urn tools and multiple fillets. Red title label and black volume labels. Charming, decorative set. Some surface wear, small lack to one headcap.
    Caroline Pichler was born in Vienna in 1769. She was very early classified among child prodigies, and her first novel appeared in 1799, but it was with Agathocles (1808) that she quickly achieved success and was translated throughout Europe. Here is what can be found in...
    €400
  90. Le voile de Véronique
    Maurice SACHS

    Le voile de Véronique

    Denoël|Paris 1959|21.50 x 26.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    A very attractive copy with good margins.
    €300
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