First editions and first French translations of great international literary works

first edition of the French translation for which it was not taken from large papers, one of the review copies service.
Autograph signed by Manuel Scorza to Pierre Dumayet.
Pleasant complete copy of his illustrated jacket.

first edition of the French translation on current paper.
Rare autograph signed by Rex Warner, in English, to Pierre Dumayet.
Back insolated, paper yellowed as generally.

first edition of the French translation prepared by Yves Bonnefoy and for which no large papers were taken, one of the review copies service.
Autograph signed by Yves Bonnefoy to Pierre Dumayet.
Slightly insolated back with pale wetting.

First collected edition published under the direction of Pierre-Francis Lacroix.
Manuscript signature of Pierre-Francis Lacroix on the half-title page of the first volume.
Handsome copies complete with their dust jackets which have small marginal tears.

first edition, on current paper, of the French translation.
A precious autographed and signed copy of Victoria Ocampo: "To Paul Valéry, this little book - a testimony of my love for France - has nothing to say to her from the literary point of view, with admiration, friendship and so much desire To see him again Victoria Ocampo Mar del Plata February 1945. "
A small tear and slight marginal bites on the second board.

Illustrated with 11 copper engravings by Denyse de Bravura, one of 400 numbered copies on Rives paper.
Lacking slipcase and chemise, some worming to covers.
Handsome interior condition.

First edition of the French translation by André Leroy, of which no deluxe copies were issued.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, as usual.

first edition of the French translation, one of the 100 non-trade copies numbered on Swedish vellum.
Rare autograph autograph dedication of the author of Carson Mac Cullers, in English, to Marcel Arland.
spineely insolated, the last three letters of the author's name appearing in the consignment include a discoloration spot due to a drop of water or a tear.

First edition of the French translation, one of 300 numbered copies on Lafuma vellum.
Rare autograph inscription by John Dos Passos, in English and dated 1945, to the pataphysician Maurice Saillet.
At the age of twenty-three, Maurice Saillet became the assistant and associate of the bookseller, publisher, and poet Adrienne Monnier at 7, rue de l’Odéon. There he met Gisèle Freund, and discovered André Gide and James Joyce.
After the war, he founded, with Maurice Nadeau, Les lettres nouvelles and published numerous unpublished texts by Alfred Jarry; he also issued the complete works of Lautréamont.

First edition of the French translation established by Henri Parisot and Alberto Savinio, one of 25 numbered copies on Marais crèvecoeur paper, deluxe copy.
Cover illustrated with a drawing by Max Ernst.
Handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 41 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and boards slightly, marginally discolored and sunned, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 325 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only leading copies with some Alfa paper foam off-trade.
Restorations on the back.
Rare and nice copy.

First edition of the French translation from Yiddish by Arnold Mandel, one of 50 numbered copies on alfa mousse paper, the only deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy with the illustrated dust jacket.

first edition of the French translation drawn up by Philippe Jacottet and for which no large papers have been taken, one of the review copies service.
Autographed and dated autographed by Giuseppe Ungaretti to Gaëtan Picon.
Back slightly insolated, tiny marginal bites on the boards, complete copy of his prayer to insert.

First edition of the French translation for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Work illustrated with 22 photogravures and 1 folding map at the end.
Handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 65 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Half morocco, covers and spine (sunned) preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Boichot.

New edition of the French translation established by André Gide, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in half cardboard imitating vellum, smooth spine, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation by Roger Martin du Gard and the author, one of 550 numbered copies on Alfama du Marais vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Spine very lightly sunned, handsome interior condition.

First edition of the French translation, printed on ordinary paper, one of the numbered copies.
A handsome and rare copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 75 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
A little light foxing to endpapers, otherwise nice copy.

First edition of the French translation established by Victor Llona, one of 750 numbered copies on Rives, the only issue with 50 on Japan paper.
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise a handsome copy.

Henry Miller's complete manuscript correspondence with Béatrice Commengé
Pacific Palisades (CA) 1976-1978 | 23 pages 21 x 29.7 cm
A superb complete set of 17 autograph letters signed by Henry Miller and addressed to the writer Béatrice Commengé, the author most notably of Henry Miller, ange, clown, voyou [Henry Miller: angel, clown, thug] and translator of a number of works by Anaïs Nin. With an autograph envelope addressed by Henry Miller to Béatrice Commengé and an autograph letter signed by Anaïs Nin to Béatrice Commengé.
In 1976, Béatrice Commengé, then a young literature student, began writing a thesis on Anaïs Nin and Henry...

First edition in French, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
A gift inscription at the head of the first endpaper, otherwise a handsome copy.

New edition of the French translation, the latter by Xavier Marmier and preceded by a notice of the translator.
Contemporary binding in half black shagreen, back smoothes decorated with blind fillets and golden, golden tail frieze, friction marks on the back and a hooked tail, flat black cardboard, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, small rips on the cuts, contemporary binding.
Precious autograph signed Xavier Marmier the Princess Murat: "To the Duchess of Elchingen, tribute translator".
Copy virtually free of freckles.

First edition, on current paper, the French translation by Albert Savine.
Signed autograph Albert Savine Charles Foley.
spine wrinkled, insolated and having petitts gaps, light angular gaps on the second flat.

First edition, on ordinary paper, of the French translation established by Louis Fabulet and Arthur Austin-Jackson, with statement of sixth edition.
Bradel binding in half olive green cloth, smooth spine decorated with central gilt fleuron, double gilt fillet at foot, hazelnut shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Top edge blackened, occasional light foxing.

First edition of the French translation which appears to have been published before the German edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper initialed by the publisher, the only deluxe copies.
Endpapers lightly and entirely shaded, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 60 copies numbered and justified by the publisher, frontispiece, the lithography Max Ernst shot in bistre on China and signed by the artist, only leading copies. One of the 20 copies in which there is an additional state of the lithograph drawn in blue on China and also signed by Max Ernst.
Stamp of the Alex Grall collection.
Rare and beautiful copy.
The

First edition in French, one of 750 numbered copies on alfama paper, the only deluxe copies after 25 on Marais paper and a few hors commerce copies.
Work illustrated with a cover by Max Ernst.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally discolored as is often the case, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation by Jean Cassou, one of 700 numbered copies on Ingres paper, the only issue with 50 on Japan paper.
Spine slightly sunned.

First edition of the French translation by Benjamin Goriely, press service of cold buffer.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated Benjamin Goriely Jean Cassou: "... for an old friendship ..."
spine and boards slightly and marginally idécolorés not serious.

New edition, rare, of which the first edition appears to have been published in 1715. 2 frontispieces and 4 figures for volume I, 2 for the second, all unsigned. Title pages in red and black.
Contemporary full glazed brown sheep binding. Spine with raised bands, decorated. Red morocco title label. Split headcaps. Lacks to title label. Upper joint split at tail.
In 1609 appeared Homicidio de la fidelidad y la defensa del honor, which brought together for the first time in France under an invented Spanish title, various texts and stories extracted from Don Quixote in French in Nicolas Baudoin's translation. These first extracts were assembled over 125 pages, they were expanded in...

first edition published anonymously and printed in 450 numbered copies, ours unjustified.
Signed autograph of Nicolas Raiewsky Jean Cassou.
illustrated pamphlet of 2 designs of the author.
spine and boards very slightly and marginally insolated without any gravity.

first edition on the current paper françaie translation by PG La Chesnais.
Binding to bradel full paper moiré patterns, smooth spine piece of black shagreen with scratches, wrappers and back preserved and bound in, gilded head, contemporary binding signed by G. Schroeder.
Signed autograph PG La Chesnais Jean Sarment.

Edition on current paper of the French translation by Benjamin and Michel Goriely Aucouturier.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated Benjamin Goriely Jean Cassou: "... the first Pasternak in France ..."
spine and boards slightly and marginally insolated, complete copy of his illustrated jacket.

First edition of the French translation by Benjamin Goriely, press service of cold buffer.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated Benjamin Goriely Jean Cassou: "... for an old friendship ..."
spine and boards slightly and marginally idécolorés not serious.

First edition in French, one of 800 numbered copies on Marais alma paper, the only deluxe copies after 50 on Johannot.
Handsome copy despite the spine being very lightly sunned.

First edition of the French translation, one of 50 numbered copies on Featherweight, the tirage de tête.
Illustrated with a photograph of the poet and his mother.
A nice and rare copy, printed colportage stamp on half-title page.

First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on laid paper.
Publisher's full burgundy morocco-grained sheep binding, smooth spine, double gilt fillets framing the boards, burgundy paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, morocco-edged burgundy slipcase, burgundy paper boards.
Rich iconography.
Handsome copy despite very slight scratches of no consequence to the spine.

Edition illustrated with 12 original lithographs by André Masson, one of 220 numbered copies on vellum of the Marais.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by Alain Simon to Marcel Pierre and Etiennette.
Our copy is incomplete from its holster, small spots on boards which also include slight red ink discharges margins.
Pleasant inner state.

First edition, one of 90 numbered copies on vergé d'Arches, the tirage de tête after 45 Chine.
Autograph inscription signed by Valéry Larbaud : "... j'aime à considérer William-Ernest Henley surtout comme un valeureux redresseur de torts."
A nice copy with edges preserved.

First edition of the French translation, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma-Navarre laid paper, reimposed in quarto tellière format, tête de tirage.
Spine slightly sunned, a pleasing copy.

First edition in French, one of 56 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
Tiny spots to spine, spine and covers slightly and marginally faded as usual.

First collected edition translated by André Pieyre de Mandiargues, one of 20 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Cover illustrated with a drawing by Max Ernst.
Handsome copy.

Second edition and the first in French, one of 8 numbered copies on annam paper, the tirage de tête.
Somes spots to endpapers, and slightly to the covers and edges of some leaves.

First edition printed on laid paper.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally lightened as usual, worming to the final leaves, the first endpaper and the back cover.

First edition for which there was no mention of large paper copies, stated the fourth edition.
Autograph inscription from Filippo Tommaso Marinetti to Guy Lavaud, with Marinetti's address in Milan.
Spine slightly sunned as usual.

First edition of the French translation by Jacques Benoist-Méchin, review copy.
Signed autograph of Jacques Benoist-Méchin to Jacques Crucy.
Nice copy.

First French edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, ours one of 10 hors commerce copies, from the deluxe edition.
Spine very lightly sunned without consequence.
Handsome full-margined copy.

First edition in French, one of 50 copies reimposed on Ingres paper, the tirage de tête after 5 reimposed on Canson, 10 on Japan and 50 more in Ingres paper.
One tiny tear to head of spine, otherwise a very good copy.
Rare and sought-after.

New edition in French.
A good copy despite two small tears to, not serious, to spine.

First edition in French, one of 15 numbered copies on vélin du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies.
The work illustrated with original woodcuts by Bodjol.
A fine full-margined copy despite minor foxing.

First edition in French, one of 160 numbered copies on vellum reserved for the Lardanchet selections, the only deluxe copies after 12 snow vellum.
Handsome copy.

First edition in French, one of 55 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies.
A good copy despite tiny spots, not serious, to spine.

First edition of the French translation, one of 250 numbered copies on alfa, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition of the French translation established by Alexandre Vialatte, one of 800 numbered copies on Outhenin-Chalandre, the only deluxe copies.
Two small sunning traces at head and foot of spine, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition in French, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
The correspondence is expanded with Pound's essays on Joyce.
Handsome copy.

First edition in French, one of 26 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
Small spots to spine and covers.

First edition in French, one of 41 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
Spine and covers slightly faded as usual.

First edition of the French translation, one of 50 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
A good copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 12 numbered copies on Japon, tirage de tête.
Small marginal tears, not serious, to foot of spine and covers, a very good copy with edges preserved.

First edition of the French translation, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre laid paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation by Marcelle Auclair, one of 55 numbered copies on pur fil Lafuma, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition in French established by Jean Cassou and Mathilde Pomès, one of 7 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe edition.
Introduction by Valéry Larbaud.
Work illustrated with a photographic portrait of the author as frontispiece.
Handsome full-margined copy.

First edition in French, one of 22 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies.
Foreword by Francis de Miomandre.
A rare and good copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 1275 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies after 25 vélin du Marais.
Tiny marginal spotting on the boards, handsome interior condition.

First edition of the French translation which was not drawn large papers.
Signed autograph, French, John Goytisolo Professor Georges Blin.
Nice copy.

First edition of the French translation by Valéry Larbaud, one of 940 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only large paper after 120 pure yarn.
Binding to bradel half canvas sand corners, smooth back with three small bright spots Length, paper boards to decorative motifs, wrappers and back preserved and bound in, gilded head, signed binding Gauché.
Signed autograph Valery Larbaud in pencil Mathilde Pomès.
Nice copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 25 numbered copies on Japon, tirage de tête with 15 vélin de Rives hors commerce.
A good copy with good margins.

First edition of the French translation, one of 50 numbered copies on Japon, tirage de tête.
A good copy with good margins.

First edition in French, one of 40 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Bibliophile's blind stamp at foot of half-title page, handsome copy.

First edition in French, one of 60 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies.
Spine very slightly yellowed, otherwise a good copy.

First edition in French, one of 109 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre laid paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Spine lightly sunned, some minor foxing.
Printed bibliophile's stamp at head of one endpaper.

Statement of eighth edition, the first edition having appeared on the same date. Several printings had to be made due to the success of this title, as 25,000 copies were sold in 8 months and no fewer than 12 editions were made that year. A second title page dated 1812: The works of Walter Scott, volume the seven, containing The lady of the lake. Edinburgh. 1812. (The first 16 pages of Canto I were bound by error before the title page).
Contemporary half blonde calf binding. Smooth spine ornamented with long tools. Gilt title. Paper pasted at bottom of board, covering the leather. 2 corners slightly bumped. Fresh throughout. Light rubbing but handsome copy.
The Lady of the Lake...

First edition in French, one of 20 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
A portrait of Arthur Symons as frontispiece.
Endpapers lightly and partially shadowed.

The rare first edition, translated by Charles Bernard Derosne.
Contemporary half black sheep binding. Spine with raised bands decorated with 4 fleurons. Gilt title. One corner slightly bumped. Corners rubbed. Light rubbing at head. Scattered foxing. Good copy.
The author's legendary title, Le mystère d'Edwin Drood is the last novel composed by Charles Dickens in 1870 and left unfinished due to his death before the final part. This ultimate novel which resembles a detective work thus leaves the mystery complete, and critics worldwide have, even to this day, never ceased attempting to reduce the obscure areas of the book.

NB: This work is available at the...

First edition of the French translation, one of 60 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies announced.
Spine slightly faded as usual, small tears without lack to head in the margins of the covers.
Collector printed stamp as ex-libris, nice copy with edges preserved.

First edition of the French translation for which there were no large paper copies.
Autograph inscription from Norman Mailer to Bob Calen.
A good copy.

First edition of the French translation by Louis Postif, with second edition statement.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Louis Postif to Henri Béraud.
Spine warped with a tear at foot, spotting to boards, light foxing.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.

First edition in French, translated by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle and Jacqueline Dalsace, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle : "A Henri Béraud cette histoire polissonne [For Henri Béraud, this polyphonic story]."
Slight insignificant foxing to covers and endpapers.

First edition of the French translation printed in 70 copies numbered and justified by Luis Mizon on Arches laid paper.
Publisher's binding in full aubergine cloth, smooth spine, front cover with cut-out revealing the color screen print by Pedro Uhart illustrating the front wrapper.
Work illustrated with 8 original hors-texte color screen prints by Pedro Uhart which he signed.
Signed autograph inscription, in Spanish, by Luis Mizon enhanced with an original pencil drawing by Pedro Uhart at the end, on the justification page.
We include an invitation card to the opening of the presentation of this work, a Polaroid of Pedro Uhart, and a...

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Signed and inscribed by Carlos Fuentes to Pierre Yswal.
Handsome copy with the illustrated dust jacket in perfect condition.

New edition, illustrated with eight wood engravings hors-texte by Corbould.
Contemporary publisher's full dark green shagreen binding. Spine with raised bands decorated with compartments, fillets and roulettes. Covers decorated with series of blind and gilt frames. Roulette on edges, interior frieze. Edges gilt. Foxing where tissue guards have not been removed, but overall fresh. Very light rubbing to corners or joints, small dark areas on leather. Very handsome copy.
Collected edition comprising a Memoir by the author, The lady of the last minstrel, Marmion, The lady of the lake, The vision of Don Roderick, Rokeby, The lord of the isles, Lyrical pieces, Miscellaneous poems and...

Bilingual edition translated by Charles Nodier and first printing of the frontispiece printed on China paper as well as the 10 steel-engraved out-of-text plates by Finden after drawings by Tony Johannot.
Half brown shagreen binding with corners, spine slightly faded with four raised bands decorated with gilt fillets and compartments embellished with gilt arabesques, gilt fillet frame on brown cardboard boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary Romantic binding.
Work also illustrated with more than 100 wood-engraved in-text vignettes.
Some minor foxing of no consequence.

First edition.
Half caramel calf binding, smooth spine decorated with black and gilt fillets as well as gilt friezes, turquoise calf title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
Pencil gift inscription on the half-title page.
Our copy contains an additional leaf with a manuscript French translation of Zedlitz's poem "La revue nocturne" by a previous owner.
Handsome copy attractively bound.

New edition of the French translation established under the direction of P. Lorain and with the author's authorization.
Half brown shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with double black compartments, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges.
Hawker's stamp on the title page, a black stain affecting the edges of some leaves, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition in French, one of 110 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre laid paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Spine sunned, some light foxing.

First edition of the French translation, one of 996 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies after 109 reimposed.
Signed autograph inscription from the translator, G. Jean-Aubry, to Frédéric Lefèvre.
Spine slightly sunned without consequence,

New edition of the French translation by Louise Belloc.
Half red calf binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt romantic arabesques, marbled paper boards with some light surface wear, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, three corners slightly bumped, contemporary romantic binding.
Notice on the author by Sir Walter Scott.
Some foxing.