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  1. Les Frères Kip
    Jules VERNE

    Les Frères Kip

    Hetzel|Paris s. d. [1902-1904]|18.50 x 28 cm|relié
    First edition in octavo illustrated with 2 maps, 12 large chromotypographies, 6 full-page photographic reproductions, (39 illustrations engravings and documents including photographs), by Georges Roux.
    Publisher's Hetzel binding with golden globe, signed Blancheland plate, bound by Engel, spine with lighthouse, second board of Engel "h" type according to Jauzac.
    Fine first plate with well-marked and brilliant gilding. Light soiling in the cartouche. Small scratches in the sky. Some rubbing on the outer red border. 2 corners slightly bumped, the corners folded. Spine sunned, but with gilding well preserved. Rubbing to headcaps. Second board good, with soiling. Copy slightly warped...
    €600
  2. Aventures de 3 Russes et de 3 Anglais dans l'Afrique Australe
    Jules VERNE

    Aventures de 3 Russes et de 3 Anglais dans l'Afrique Australe[Adventures of Three Russians and Three Englishmen in Southern Africa]

    Hetzel|Paris 1910|18 x 27.20 cm|Reliure de l'éditeur
    New edition, the first illustrated dating from 1872. 53 in-text illustrations by Ferat and 3 color chromolithographs hors-texte, and one map in black. Second issue of the "Aux feuilles d'acanthe" binding.
    Publisher's binding called "Aux feuilles d'acanthe" with red medallion. Fine first plate with points of discoloration in the medallion. Second board clean but bearing on the upper part whitish traces of light discoloration. Some very skillful small restorations at the joints and headcaps. Fresh copy free from foxing, with paper uniformly slightly tinted. Good copy.
    In southern Africa, three Russian scientists and three English scientists are tasked with measuring a meridional arc...
    €600
  3. Les tréteaux
    Félix BRACQUEMOND, Charles MONSELET

    Les tréteaux

    Poulet Malassis & De Broise|Paris 1859|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition published in a small number of copies, only 10 deluxe copies printed on Holland paper.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author by Félix Bracquemont.
    Two tears at head and foot of second cover, handsome interior condition without foxing.
    €100
  4. Histoire d'un paysan
    Emile & Alexandre ERCKMANN-CHATRIAN, Théophile SCHULER

    Histoire d'un paysan

    J. Hetzel & Cie|Paris 1869|19.50 x 29 cm|4 volumes reliés en 1
    Edition of the year of the original adorned with illustrations by Théophile Schuler engraved by Pannemaker.
    Half aubergine sheep binding, smooth spine with quadruple gilt fillets, some traces of rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Some foxing, otherwise handsome copy.

    €150
  5. Visite chez le prince
    Jean GIRAUDOUX, Jean Gabriel DARAGNÈS

    Visite chez le prince

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1924|12.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Holland paper, leading print after 20 Japan.
    Back and flat very slightly and marginally discolored as generally.
    Illustrated book of a frontispiece engraved by Jean-Gabriel Daragnès.
    Signed autograph of Jean Giraudoux to Gaston Rageot.
    €200
  6. Gaëtan Picon allait parler, ce soir-là
    Yves BONNEFOY, Raymond MASON

    Gaëtan Picon allait parler, ce soir-là

    Idumée|Marseille 1983|16 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First Edition printed in 135 numbered copies on vellum Arches paper.
    Illustrated book of 3 original lithographs by Raymond Mason.
    Nice copy.
    Handwritten signatures of Yves Bonnefoy and Raymond Mason at the colophon.
    €180
  7. Sylvain Sauvage
    Marcel VALOTAIRE, Émilien DUFOUR

    Sylvain Sauvage

    Henri Babou|Paris 1929|20.50 x 26.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 650 numbered copies on white laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 50 Japan and 50 hors commerce.
    Preface by Emile Henriot.
    Work illustrated with 11 plates hors-texte as well as numerous black drawings in-text and, as frontispiece, a portrait of Sylvain Sauvage by Emilien Dufour.
    Handsome copy.

    €80
  8. Les faïences anciennes (Espagne, Italie, France, Asie-Mineure)
    Maurice ALLINNE

    Les faïences anciennes (Espagne, Italie, France, Asie-Mineure)

    Lestringant|Rouen 1928|17 x 25.50 cm|broché et un volume en feuilles sous chemise cartonnée à lacet
    First edition printed on laid paper.
    Preface by J.J. Marquet de Vasselot.
    Work complete with its 56 plates, including 8 in color, contained in a separate volume from the text.
    Spine of chemises slightly discolored and faded, a tear at the head of the spine of the chemise containing the plates.
    Handsome copy complete with its full brown cardboard chemise, smooth havana cloth spine.
    €60
  9. Partita
    Myriam VIALLEFONT-HAAS

    Partita

    Editions La Découverte|Paris 2015|25 x 34.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Binding of the publisher in full cartonnagevert, smooth back, illustrated boards.
    Illustrated book of reproductions of works of Sebastian Matta.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Sebastian Matta enriched with an original tricolor drawing.
    €80
  10. Rendre à César suivi de Rendre à Dieu
    Pierre BETTENCOURT

    Rendre à César suivi de Rendre à Dieu

    Area|s. l. 1988|19.50 x 25 cm|en feuilles sous coffret et reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition printed in 120 copies numbered copies on Rives, this copy one of 60 signed and justified by Pierre Bettencourt to colophon with, as frontispiece, an originale engraving and 2 reproductions in color, the tirage de tête.
    Publisher's binding .
    A nice and rare copy.
    €1,500
  11. Le vicaire de Wakefield
    Oliver GOLDSMITH, Percy MACQUOID

    Le vicaire de Wakefield

    Delarue|Paris s. d. [circa 1880]|17 x 21.50 cm|broché
    Edition illustrated by Georges Thomas as well as fleurons and vignettes by Percy Macquoid, one of the rare copies printed on pink paper.
    A large tear to the margin of the back board.
    A full-margined copy.

    €150
  12. L'oeuf magique
    LALANDE, Rose CELLI

    L'oeuf magique

    Nrf|Paris 1937|19 x 23 cm|reliure souple de l'éditeur
    First edition illustrated with text drawings by Lalande, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Publisher's flexible full cardboard binding, smooth unlettered spine, illustrated boards.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  13. Les regrets de la belle Heaulmière
    Joseph HEMARD, François VILLON

    Les regrets de la belle Heaulmière

    Librairie Lutetia|Paris 1921|17.50 x 23 cm|broché
    Illustrated edition with 25 original "ymaiges" and "ornemens" by Joseph Hémard, one of 525 numbered copies with the "ymaiges" in color.
    First endpapers entirely foxed, last endpaper partially and lightly foxed.
    Handsome copy.

    €120
  14. Berlin comme je l'ai vu
    Charles-Lucien HUARD

    Berlin comme je l'ai vu

    Eugène Rey|Paris 1907|15.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Illustrated edition with drawings by Charles Huard, one of 200 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies after 100 on Japan paper.
    Handsome copy.

    €60
  15. L'été à Bade
    Tony JOHANNOT, Eugène LAMY

    L'été à Bade

    Boivin|Paris 1931|23 x 29 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    Second edition, with some parts in first edition as it was revised and corrected.
    Publisher's binding in full navy blue shagreen, spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt fillets and adorned with quintuple gilt compartments decorated at the angles with gilt floral motifs, gilt roulettes on the headcaps, some light rubbing to the spine without serious damage, covers with blind fillet frame and sextuple gilt fillets as well as gilt fleurons in the corners, front cover stamped at center with the gilt arms of the Duchy of Baden, white watered silk endpapers, gilt garlands on the leading edges, corners slightly bumped, all edges gilt.
    Work illustrated by Tony Johannot, Eugène...
    €350
  16. Au soleil de Provence
    Camille MAUCLAIR, Migueline d' ATTANOUX

    Au soleil de Provence

    B. Arthaud|Grenoble 1931|17 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on grand vélin pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Work illustrated with original watercolors by Migueline d'Attanoux.
    Handsome copy, complete, as stated in the justification page, with its separate suite of the color plates.

    €150
  17. Les délices du pays des Doges (Vénétie)
    Georges LOUKOMSKI, André MAUREL

    Les délices du pays des Doges (Vénétie)

    J. Peyronnet & Cie|Paris 1929|25.50 x 32.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    Edition illustrated with 24 original hors-texte illustrations by Georges Loukomski, one of 222 numbered copies on vélin du Marais, the only deluxe copies after 24 various Japan copies.
    Text by André Maurel and preface by Henri de Régnier.
    Light tears to the spine of the slipcase.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  18. L'escapade
    George BARBIER, Henri de RÉGNIER

    L'escapade

    A. & G. Mornay|Paris 1931|15.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Illustrated edition with original compositions by George Barbier hand-colored with pochoir, one of 877 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
    Handsome copy.

    €300
  19. Vingt-deux artistes du livre
    Alexandre ALEXEIEFF, Pierre MORNAND

    Vingt-deux artistes du livre

    Le courrier graphique|Paris 1948|23 x 29 cm|broché sous étui
    First edition printed in 1800 numbered copies.
    Cover illustrated by Alexandre Alexeieff.
    Work decorated with illustrations by Alexandre Alexeieff, Gus Bofa, Pierre Bonnard, Jean-Gabriel Daragnès, André Derain, Raoul Dufy, Demetrios Galanis, Jean-Emile Laboureur, Aristide Maillol, André Dunoyer de Segonzac...
    Handsome copy.

    €150
  20. Compositions en noir et blanc
    Fritz KÜHN

    Compositions en noir et blanc

    Gilbert jeune|Paris 1959|23.50 x 28 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Work illustrated with 154 heliogravure reproductions of photographs by Fritz Kühn
    Handsome copy.
    €70
  21. Les charmes de la publicité
    Jacques STERNBERG, Pierre CHAPELOT

    Les charmes de la publicité

    Denoël|Paris 1971|21.50 x 27.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's full brown cloth binding, smooth spine, with the illustrated dust jacket.
    Rich iconography.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  22. Voyage pittoresque dans les grands déserts du Nouveau Monde
    Emmanuel, Abbé DOMENECH

    Voyage pittoresque dans les grands déserts du Nouveau Monde

    Morizot|Paris 1862|17.50 x 27 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition illustrated with 40 hors-texte plates in sepia or in colors.
    Some foxing.
    Publisher's binding in half navy blue shagreen, spine with four thin raised bands decorated with quintuple gilt compartments adorned at corners with gilt fleurons, blind-ruled frame on navy blue cardboard boards, white watered silk endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt.
    €300
  23. The native tribes of south Australia
    COLLECTIF

    The native tribes of south Australia

    E.S. Wigg & Son|Adélaïde [Adelaide] 1879|14 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition illustrated with 8 color plates hors-texte.
    Some light foxing affecting mainly the beginning and end of the volume.
    Half red calf binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt garlands and crossed gilt fillets, gilt undulated friezes at head and foot, blind-ruled frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary English binding.
    Some light traces of rubbing to spine, joints, boards and corners.
    Texts by G. Taplin "The Narrinyeri", J.P. Wyatt "The Adelaide tribe", A. Meyer "The encounter bay tribe", C.W. Schürmann "The Port Lincoln tribe", S. Gason "The Dieyerie tribe" and J.W. Ogilvie Bennett...
    €400
  24. Album des types et costumes de tous les peuples du monde d'après des documents authentiques et les voyages les plus récents
    COLLECTIF

    Album des types et costumes de tous les peuples du monde d'après des documents authentiques et les voyages les plus récents

    Librairie générale|Paris 1869|17.50 x 27 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition illustrated with numerous plates.
    Light rubbing to spine and boards which also show some discoloration at head and foot.
    Publisher's binding in full dark green shagreen, smooth spine lightly browned, headcaps somewhat worn, blind-ruled frame to boards, title stamped in gilt to center of front board, corners slightly bumped, yellow paper endpapers and pastedowns.
    Handsome interior condition.

    €400
  26. L'âne mort
    Tony JOHANNOT, Jules JANIN

    L'âne mort

    Firmin Didot & Cie|Paris 1877|20 x 29.50 cm|relié
    First printing of Tony Johannot's illustrations consisting of 13 hors-texte plates (including the frontispiece) and 100 vignettes engraved on wood.
    Bradel binding in blue half-cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt fleuron, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped.
    A repaired tear in the margin of page 129, the first two engravings (the frontispiece and the following one) have been remounted with adhesive strips, some foxing.
    Printed bookplate and a bookseller's description label pasted on an endpaper.
    €80
  27. L'ancre de miséricorde
    Pierre FALKE, Pierre MAC ORLAN

    L'ancre de miséricorde

    Pierre Falké|Paris 1945|26 x 34 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    Illustrated edition of 79 original etchings by Pierre Falké, one of 125 numbered copies on Montval, ours one of 15 copies of collaborator justified and signed by Pierre Falké .
    The 79 etchings are composed as follows: 1 on the double-page cover, 1 on the frontispiece, 1 on the title page, 21 insets, including 1 double-page, 55 initials and culs-de-lampe.
    Back of the shirt and the case with wetting, stings on the boards of the case which also have some small gaps of paper.
    Rare foxing, otherwise pleasant interior state.
    Provenance: from the library of Anne-Marie Frélaut with her ex-libris engraved by her father, the painter Jean Frélaut.
    €380
  28. Horst Egon Kalinowski. Collagen 1956-1981. Bildschreine 1958/9
    Hans Hellmut HOFSTÄTTER, Jochen LUDWIG

    Horst Egon Kalinowski. Collagen 1956-1981. Bildschreine 1958/9[Horst Egon Kalinowski. Collages 1956–1981. Image Shrines 1958/9]

    Edition Rothe|Heidelberg 1982|21 x 28.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's binding in full orange canvas, smooth back, complete copy of his illustrated jacket
    Illustrated book of reproductions of works by Horst Egon Kalinowski.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Horst Egon Kalinowski, in German, to Jorg Ortner.
    €150
  29. Flammes et fleurs
    Jean FRELAUT, Jean-Gabriel FONTAINE

    Flammes et fleurs

    S. n.|Paris 1946|21.50 x 26.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    Edition illustrated with 4 original etchings by Jean Frélaut and printed in 150 numbered copies on Arches laid paper.
    The chemise and slipcase are absent.
    Some foxing affecting mainly the first board and one endpaper.
    Provenance: from the library of Anne-Marie Frélaut, the illustrator's daughter, with her manuscript signature in pencil, serving as bookplate at the head of an endpaper.




    €100
  30. Dusan Dzamonja
    Dušan DŽAMONJA, COLLECTIF

    Dusan Dzamonja

    Graficki zavod hrvastske|Zagreb 1969|24.50 x 30.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First illustrated edition of 38 reproductions of works of Dusan Dzamonja who was notably the architect of the Memorial of the Second World War in Yugoslavia.
    Binding of the editor in full cardboard illustrated with a reproduction of a work of Dusan Dzamonja, smooth back of brown cloth, lower corners slightly blunt.
    Our copy is exceptionally enriched with 4 photographs of Dusan Dzamonja's works.
    Rare autograph dedication dated and signed by Dusan Dzamonja, written in French and in Paris, by James Barton
    €250
  31. C'est la fête et vous n'en savez rien
    Maurice BLANCHARD

    C'est la fête et vous n'en savez rien

    GLM|Paris 1939|19.50 x 28.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Spine and covers very slightly and marginally sunned and discolored as generally found.

    €350
  32. Famille sans nom
    Jules VERNE

    Famille sans nom

    Hetzel|Paris 1889|17.50 x 28 cm|relié
    First illustrated edition with 82 drawings by Tiret-Bognet, and a colored map of the Saint Lawrence River course. EX catalogue in fine condition for 1890.
    Binding with the 2 elephants of Lenègre type 3. Back cover of Lenègre type e. This binding was only known in red. Some scattered foxing on very white paper. This edition bears an added label on the corrected spine, Une famille sans nom, becoming Famille sans nom with the new label.
    Beautiful upper cover, with crisp gilding. Well-pointed and rigid corners. Regular gilt edges. Spine uniformly sunned but with gilding still present. Headcaps slightly turned over. Beautiful back cover, without defect. Shiny cloth. Handsome copy, firm...
    €550
  33. Les messagers clandestins
    Marcel BÉALU

    Les messagers clandestins

    Le terrain vague|Paris 1956|18.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Binding of the publisher in full brown canvas, smooth back, guards and contreplats of brown paper.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Marcel Béalu to Paul Aveline: "... forever friend, these memories of meditations ..."
    Nice copy.
    .
    €50
  34. Werke Poliakoffs. - Geh durch den Spiegel
    Serge POLIAKOFF, Hans ARP

    Werke Poliakoffs. - Geh durch den Spiegel[Works by Poliakoff. - Go Through the Mirror]

    Werkstätten Galerie Der Spiegel|Köln [Cologne] 1964|26.50 x 38 cm|broché

    First edition of this brochure of the Serge Poliakoff exhibition, of which 300 copies were printed. The exhibition was held at the Der Spiegel gallery in Cologne in 1964.
    Work illustrated with two separate original engravings by Serge Poliakoff, including one double-page spread.
    Texts by Hans Arp and Albert Schulze Vellinghausen.
    Wrappers and spine slightly discolored at the margins, otherwise an attractive copy.
    Provenance: from the library of the art publisher and collector Alex Grall, with his stamp printed as an ex-libris.

    €1,500
  35. Némésis, satire hebdomadaire
    Auguste Marseille BARTHELEMY, Tony JOHANNOT

    Némésis, satire hebdomadaire

    Perrotin|Paris 1845|15.50 x 24 cm|2 volumes reliés
    Third edition with a frontispiece by Tony Johannot and illustrations by Auguste Raffet.
    Half caramel sheep bindings, smooth spines decorated with gilt friezes and blind-stamped fleurons, some traces of rubbing to spines, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, two tears to leading edges, contemporary binding.
    Some foxing.
    €80
  36. Soirées d'hiver
    Émile de LA BÉDOLLIÈRE

    Soirées d'hiver

    Curmer|Paris 1839|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, illustrated with 12 out-of-text steel-engraved vignettes.
    Half dark green straight-grained morocco binding, smooth spine decorated with large gilt romantic tools, scratches at foot of spine, green boards, yellow paper endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, all edges gilt.
    Some minor foxing.
    €100
  37. L'histoire et le fantastique burlesque de Lou Laurin-Lam
    Pierre GAUDIBERT

    L'histoire et le fantastique burlesque de Lou Laurin-Lam

    Editions Galilée|Paris 1988|17 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Text by Pierre Gaudibert.
    Illustrated book of reproductions of works of Lou Laurin-Lam.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph dedication signed by Lou Laurin-Lam to Anne Frélaut, daughter of the painter and engraver Jean Frélaut enriched with an original drawing enhanced with watercolor representing a curious creature in the acrobatic posture of the pear tree.
    €450
  38. Jongkind
    Paul SIGNAC, Jean FRÉLAUT

    Jongkind

    Georges Crès & Cie|Paris 1927|19 x 26.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition on current paper.
    Binding of the publisher in full flexible cream carton, complete copy of its illustrated jacket that has angular gaps.
    A hitch and a lack in the back of the soft binding.
    Illustrated book of reproductions of works by Johan Barthold Jongkind.
    Provenance: from the library of the painter and engraver Jean Frélaut with two handwritten signatures in heads of two guards (the first being covered by one of the flaps of the jacket) as ex-libris.
    Our copy is exceptionally enriched with two original watercolors and two original pencil drawings by Jean Frélaut, which he has signed and executed in the manner of Jongkind as he indicated at...
    €750
  39. L'oeuvre gravé de Jean Frélaut 1926-1935. - 1936-1941. - 1942-1946 - 1947-1954
    Denise FRÉLAUT, Bertrand FRÉLAUT

    L'oeuvre gravé de Jean Frélaut 1926-1935. - 1936-1941. - 1942-1946 - 1947-1954

    La bibliothèque des arts|Paris 1977-1999|26 x 33.50 cm|4 volumes en reliures de l'éditeur sous étuis souples
    First edition.
    Publisher's full blue cloth bindings, complete with their illustrated dust jackets and soft cardboard slipcases (except for the last volume).
    Minor tears and insignificant damage to the soft cardboard slipcases, some also insignificant tears to the dust jackets.
    Very rich iconography.
    Handsome complete set in four volumes.
    €500
  40. Mozart, Hölderlin suivi de Don Juan ou le mythe du théâtre
    OLIVIER O. OLIVIER, Michel TAMISIER

    Mozart, Hölderlin suivi de Don Juan ou le mythe du théâtre

    La délirante|Paris 1975|15.50 x 24 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of the few artist copies on Ingres d'Arches paper, only leading copies with 75 numbered copies on Ingres d'Arches paper.
    Back very slightly insolated without gravity.
    Illustrated book of two original lithographs by Olivier O. Olivier.
    Our copy, like the first 15 copies on Ingres d'Arches paper, includes a suite of two lithographs, unnumbered but justified by Olivier O. Olivier and signed.
    Signed autograph of Olivier O. Olivier in Nanie and Jörg (Ortner).
    €450
  41. Au vif du monde
    Marc FELD, Zéno BIANU

    Au vif du monde

    Editions Dumerchez|Liancourt 2010|17 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Arches paper, only leading copies.
    Very beautiful and unique copy.
    Like the 75 numbered copies on Arches paper, the cover of ours is painted by Marc Feld and handwritten by Zeno Bianu, each cover being different from the other 74, which makes it an original work.
    Book decorated with illustrations by Marc Feld.
    Our copy, like all copies of the head print on Arches paper, includes an original engraving, ours in blue nuance, Marc Feld he signed and justified.
    The book also includes the Dvd Jean-Jacques Nguyen placed at the end of the volume.
    Autographed and signed autograph by...
    €500
  42. Poèmes choisis
    Philippe CHABANEIX, Jean FRÉLAUT

    Poèmes choisis

    Points et contrepoints|Paris 1947|18.50 x 24 cm|broché
    Illustrated edition, frontispiece, an original etching by Jean Frélaut, one of 300 numbered copies on vellum of the Marais, ours one of the few out of trade, draw of head.
    Small landfills in the foot of the first guard and the page in his eyes, uniformly shaded back and boards.
    Our copy is enriched by a second state of the etching by Jean Frélaut which he signed and dated to a friend.
    €80
  43. Le cahier vert
    Jean FRELAUT, Maurice de GUÉRIN

    Le cahier vert

    Editions Manuel Bruker|Paris 1955|23 x 28 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    Edition illustrated with 38 original drypoints by Jean Frélaut and printed in 215 numbered copies on Arches paper.
    Handsome copy despite minor rubbing of no consequence to the slipcase.



    €200
  44. Les noces corinthiennes
    Anatole FRANCE, Auguste LEROUX

    Les noces corinthiennes

    Edouard Pelletan|Paris 1902|16.50 x 24.50 cm|relié
    Edition illustrated with 20 original compositions by Auguste Leroux, one of 183 numbered copies on handmade laid paper.
    Half chocolate brown morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, handmade laid paper endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, bookplate pasted on pastedown.
    Handsome copy pleasantly bound.
    €250
  45. L'ordalie
    Yves BONNEFOY, Claude GARACHE

    L'ordalie[The Ordeal]

    Maeght éditeur|Paris 1975|18 x 23.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of the 1000 numbered copies on vellum cloth, ours one of the hors commerce.

    Illustrated book of 4 reproductions of works of Claude Garache.
    Nice copy.
    Signed autograph Yves Bonnefoy to his friend the sculptor and painter Raymond Mason and his wife: "For Raymond and Janine with affection Yves." enriched with the handwritten signature of Claude Garache in pencil.

    €230
  47. Le lieu exact ou la peinture de Colette Deblé
    Bernard VARGAFTIG, Colette DEBLÉ

    Le lieu exact ou la peinture de Colette Deblé

    Passage|Bordeaux 1986|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Signed autograph Bernard Vargaftig to his friends Eliane and Charles (Dobzynski).
    Nice illustrated copy of reproductions of works by Colette Deblé.
    €60
  48. Un gouffre ou l'image dans ce que peint Michel Steiner
    Bernard VARGAFTIG, Michel STEINER

    Un gouffre ou l'image dans ce que peint Michel Steiner

    La Sétérée • Jacques Clerc|Crest 1989|13.50 x 21.50 cm|en feuilles
    First Edition printed 200 copies numbered on vellum.
    Signed autograph Bernard Vargaftig to Eliane and Charles (Dobzynski): "... the meaning close and I call all the space ..."
    Pleasant illustrated copy of a drawing by Michel Steiner frontispiece.
    €70
  49. De face
    Bernard VARGAFTIG, Michel STEINER

    De face

    Collodion|Mers sur Indre [Mers-sur-Indre] 1997|16 x 22 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Centaur ivory.
    Signed autograph Bernard Vargaftig to Eliane and Charles (Dobzynski).
    Pleasant and rare illustrated copy of two lithography of Michel Steiner reproduced mechanically.
    €80
  50. Voici ou un souffle à travers "Journal du regard" de Bernard Noël
    Bernard VARGAFTIG, Olivier DEBRÉ

    Voici ou un souffle à travers "Journal du regard" de Bernard Noël

    Aencrages & Co|Xonrupt-Longemer 1990|20.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 385 numbered copies, only draw after 15 other copies with a drawing of Olivier Debré.
    Autograph dedication signed and dated by Bernard Vargaftig to his friends Eliane and Charles (Dobzynski).
    Pleasant illustrated copy of three reproductions of drawings by Olivier Debré.
    €60
  51. Sommeils
    André HARDELLET, Henri LANDIER

    Sommeils

    Seghers|Paris 1960|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
    Signed autograph dedication of André Hardellet to Charles Dobzynski.
    Cover illustrated by Henri Landier.
    Beautiful copy despite the back slightly insolated.
    €100
  52. Eugène Carrière
    Charles MORICE, Eugène CARRIÈRE

    Eugène Carrière

    Mercure de France|Paris 1906|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the first issue copies numbered to the press, there is no mention of leading copies.
    Braid binding in half gray percaline mouse, smooth back decorated with a golden floral pattern, double golden net tail, flat marbled paper, cover preserved, Contemporary binding.
    Autograph signed by Charles Morice to Léon Riotor.
    Illustrated book, frontispiece, a portrait of Eugène Carrière by himself.
    €60
  53. Denise
    Jean ROYÈRE, Jean-Paul DUBRAY

    Denise

    Marcel Seheur|Paris 1931|15.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First Edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Arches paper, ours one of the off-trade, only draw after 25 Japan.
    Illustrated book of wood designed and engraved by Jean-Paul Dubray.
    Signed autograph of Jean Royère Pol Neveux enriched with the signature of Jean-Paul Dubray.
    Nice copy.
    €80
  54. Intailles
    Henry CHARPENTIER, Alfred CODINA

    Intailles

    S. n.|Paris 1941|13.50 x 19 cm|en feuilles
    First Edition printed 160 copies numbered and justified by Henry Charpentier on vellum .
    Signed autograph dedication of Henry Charpentier: "To my dear friend Louis de Gonzague-Frick / who the Muses seduced by the lyre and the triq '... To amuse him, Henry Charpentier."
    Book decorated with 15 illustrations of Alfred Codina.
    Two tears in the head and foot of the back.
    Rare and nice copy.
    €120
  55. Mémoires du comte de Grammont. Histoire amoureuse de la cour d'Angleterre sous Charles II
    Antoine HAMILTON

    Mémoires du comte de Grammont. Histoire amoureuse de la cour d'Angleterre sous Charles II

    Jules Bonnassies|Paris 1876|13.50 x 22 cm|broché
    Illustrated edition with a frontispiece and 6 etchings by J. Chauvet as well as letters, fleurons and tailpieces by Léon Lemaire, one of 10 numbered copies on China paper, the most limited deluxe printing with 10 Japan and after 1 vellum.
    Our copy contains a triple state of the etchings including 1 in bistre and 1 in black.
    Very occasional foxing.
    Handsome copy despite tiny lacks to the upper and lower corners of the boards.




    €150
  56. Claudius Bombarnac
    Jules VERNE

    Claudius Bombarnac

    Hetzel|Paris 1906|18 x 27.30 cm|relié
    Second illustrated edition. It benefits from a new printing with substantial modifications to the text and engravings. The 6 polychrome plates are printed in dominant tones of blue, greenish, pale. The later edition with red medallion will have only 3 polychromes out of 6. 52 illustrations by Benett.
    Publisher's binding known as "Aux feuilles d'acanthe", with gilt ground medallion. Good first plate, with slight discoloration on the outer border. Spine with small lacks of cloth, like spots, on the title label, at foot and headcap. Second board fairly good but with 2 areas as if scratched. Corners lightly rubbed. Fairly good copy, overall fresh, with pale reddish-brown halos on title page...
    €500
  57. De l'adieu à l'oubli
    André ROLLAND DE RENÉVILLE, Edmond ROCHER

    De l'adieu à l'oubli

    Editions du Jardin de la France|Blois 1923|14 x 19 cm|agrafé
    First edition of the first poetic work of the author for which was not drawn great papers.
    Autograph dedication signed by André Rolland from Renéville to the poet Jean Vedi.
    Illustrations by Edmond Rocher.
    €200
  58. Les branches lourdes
    Léon BOCQUET, Fernand PINAL

    Les branches lourdes

    Albert Messein|Paris 1929|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Third edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Arches paper, only leading copies.
    Illustrated book of an original engraved wood of Fernand Pinal.
    Autograph signed by Léon Bocquet to the painter Fernand Pinal: "ordinary painter of the poet, admiring friendship ..."
    Our copy is enriched with an autograph postcard signed Leon Bocquet on the back of which he wrote a few words to Fernand Pinal about prisoners of the Great War recently released.
    Some stings mainly affecting the boards.
    €100
  59. La vie de Léon Cladel
    Judith CLADEL, Félix BRACQUEMOND

    La vie de Léon Cladel

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1905|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
    Signed autograph of Judith Cladel to Judith Gautier.
    Illustrated book of a portrait of Leon Cladel by Felix Bracquemond frontispiece.
    Wrinkled back with a tear in the head at a joint.
    €200
  60. L'épingleur de haïkaï
    René DRUART

    L'épingleur de haïkaï

    Editions du "Pampre"|Reims 1929|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed 400 copies on laid.
    Autograph dedication signed by René Druart to Mr. Boisseau.
    Preface by Paul Fort.
    Mute back insolated, small bites on the boards.
    Rare.
    €150
  61. Palais du Louvre suivi de Moments du poème
    Alain BOUCHEZ, Arthur VAN HECKE

    Palais du Louvre suivi de Moments du poème

    Editions Chambelland|Bagnols-sur-Cèze 1976|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vellum, only leading copies.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Alain Bouchez to Pierre Chaubard.
    Our copy contains only 5 of the 7 illustrations of Arthur Van Hecke that must contain the 50 copies on vellum.
    The last was poorly cut and has small gaps in mind without gravity.
    €50
  62. Le mobilier provençal
    Henri ALGOUD

    Le mobilier provençal

    Charles Massin & Cie|Paris s. d. [circa 1925]|22 x 32 cm|en feuilles sous chemise à lacet
    First edition.
    Complete with all 44 plates.
    Copy complete with text and its full cardboard chemise secured with ties.
    The chemise shows one corner slightly bumped and some foxing to the covers.
    €50
  63. Au pays des eaux mortes (Flandre-Hollande)
    Fernand CHAFFIOL-DEBILLEMONT, André DESLIGNÈRES

    Au pays des eaux mortes (Flandre-Hollande)

    Marcel Seheur|Paris 1929|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
    Signed autograph signed by Fernand Chaffiol-Debillemont to Henri Béraud.
    Illustrated book of wood by André Deslignières.
    spine slightly discolored and insolated, some small foxinges mainly affecting the guards.
    €60
  64. La terre cette couleur
    Jean-Gabriel COSCULLUELA, Anne SLACIK

    La terre cette couleur

    Atelier du hanneton|Paris 2002|13 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 250 numbered copies, the only printing.
    Illustrated work with an original engraving by Anne Slacik as frontispiece.
    Rare and handsome copy retaining its original crystal.
    €60
  65. Le cimetière marin
    Raymond MORETTI, Paul VALÉRY

    Le cimetière marin

    Musée Paul Valéry|Sète 2004|27 x 37 cm|en feuilles
    Illustrated with original lithographs by Raymond Moretti and printed in 300 copies on vergé de Rives.
    Handwritten signature of Raymond Moretti under the justification.
    A nice copy.
    €1,300
  66. Dans les Flandres britanniques. British Expeditionary Force, Mai 1915 - Janvier 1916
    Jean-Emile LABOUREUR, Xavier Marcel BOULESTIN

    Dans les Flandres britanniques. British Expeditionary Force, Mai 1915 - Janvier 1916

    Dorbon ainé|Paris s. d. [1916]|25.50 x 33.50 cm|relié
    BOULESTIN Xavier Marcel
    illustration by LABOUREUR Jean-émile
    Dans les Flandres britanniques. British Expeditionary Force, Mai 1915 - Janvier 1916
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on vellum, ours is a press office copy, only print with 50 Holland. Half moroccan shagreen binding, red paper boards, paste downs and endpapers, covers and spine preserved.
    Ex-libris glued to a paste down.
    Illustrated with 24 drawings by Jean-Emile Laboureur.
    €1,000
  67. Cahiers G.L.M. : quatrième cahier
    Mario PRASSINOS, Federico GARCÍA LORCA

    Cahiers G.L.M. : quatrième cahier

    GLM|Paris Mars 1937|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the unnumbered copies on Normandy vellum.
    Additional literary contributions by David Gascoyne, Fernand Marc, Léon Damas, Henri El Kayem, Philippe Soupault, Caresse Crosby, Thérèse Aubray, Roger Lannes, Adrien Copperie, Halina Izdebska, René Roux, Jacques Baron...
    Issue illustrated with 5 drawings by Jean Mario Prassinos.
    Spine sunned and discolored with small light stains, handsome interior condition.
    €120
  68. Entre centre et absence
    Henri MICHAUX

    Entre centre et absence

    Henri Matarasso|Paris 1936|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on vélin, the only printing with 5 Chine and 15 Japon.
    Autograph inscription signed by Henri Matarasso : "A la santé de madame Belé".
    Illustrated with a frontispiece and 7 drawings by Henri Michaux.
    .

    €500
  69. Premières amours. Fragment des Mémoires
    Kees VAN DONGEN, Jacques CASANOVA DE SEINGALT

    Premières amours. Fragment des Mémoires

    Editions de la vieille France|Paris • & Nice 1950|10 x 16.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    Illustrated with 16 original copper engravings by Kees Van Dongen, one of 900 numbered copies on Vergé du Marais paper.
    Publisher's full marbled fawn sheep binding, smooth spine with some rubbing, top headcap worn down, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, bookplate pasted on a pastedown, speckled edges.
    Handsome interior condition.
    €1,000
  70. La fin du monde
    Sacha GUITRY, Henri JADOUX

    La fin du monde

    Raoul Solar|Paris 1954|19 x 24.50 cm|broché sous chemise
    Edition decorated with original illustrations by Henri Jadoux, one of 85 numbered copies on Johannot vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  71. Rikette aux enfers
    Charles MÜLLER, Paul REBOUX

    Rikette aux enfers

    Ernest Flammarion|Paris 1914|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
    Work illustrated with 90 black and white drawings by Carlègle.
    As preface, a curious "unpublished text" by Gustave Flaubert.
    Very handsome copy as issued, retaining its deckled edges.
    €300
  72. Autres fragments de langue
    Colette DEBLE, Marc LE BOT

    Autres fragments de langue

    Brandes|Béthune 1987|14.50 x 19.50 cm|en feuilles
    first edition, one of the 60 numbered copies on vellum of Arches paper, drawing of head.
    Book illustrated with drawings by Colette Deblé.
    Handwritten signatures of Marc Le Bot and Colette Deblé to the justification of the draw.
    Our copy, like all the copies of the drawing of head, is complete of the original painting of Colette Deblé which it signed in its verso.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by Colette Deblé to Françoise and Pierre (Dumayet) embellished with a small heart on the verso of the original painting.
    Pleasant copy.
    €350
  73. Stèle pour un jeune frère
    Abram KROL

    Stèle pour un jeune frère

    Editions Caractères|s. l. s. d. [1958]|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    first edition, one of the 237 copies numbered on rag, only print after 12 BFK Rives.
    Illustrated book of 13 engraved wooden plates as well as vignettes by Abram Krol.
    Precious autograph signed by Abram Krol to Jacques Hébertot presenting his wishes for the new year.
    Beautiful copy.
    €200
  74. Effacement du cercle
    Georges VISCONTI, Bruno DUROCHER

    Effacement du cercle

    Editions Caractères|Paris 1972|9.50 x 12 cm|broché
    first edition on plain paper.
    Autograph signed by Bruno Durocher to Pierre Dumayet.
    Illustrated book of engraved woods by Georges Visconti.
    Back very slightly insolated, otherwise pleasant copy.
    €30
  75. Suite et fin
    Louis PONS

    Suite et fin

    Editions Voix Richard Meier|Montigny [Montigny-lès-Metz] 1997|12.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    first edition printed in 400 copies.
    Book illustrated with reproductions of works of Louis Pons.
    Autographed autograph dedication of the author of Louis Pons to Françoise and Pierre (Dumayet): "... with the friendship of the hybrid ..." enriched with a drawing representing a bird dressed in a costume.
    Pleasant copy.
    €250
  76. L'exhibitionnisme et sa pudeur
    Jean FRÉMON, Valerio ADAMI

    L'exhibitionnisme et sa pudeur

    Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1980|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    first edition, one of 500 copies on tinted vergé.
    autograph dedication of the author an autograph signed by Jean Frémon to Pierre Dumayet enriched with a drawing representing a sun appearing behind a rainy cloud.
    Book illustrated with three drawings by Valerio Adami.
    Pleasant copy.
    €60
  77. Discours de la fatigue
    Jean FRÉMON, Camille BRYEN

    Discours de la fatigue

    Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1972|16.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    first edition, one of the 500 copies on ivory strip.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated from Jean Frémon to Pierre Dumayet.
    Book illustrated with drawings by Camille Bryen.
    A tiny spot without gravity in the back.
    €50
  78. Eclipses
    Jean FRÉMON, Pierre ALECHINSKY

    Eclipses

    Fourbis|Paris 1990|18.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    first edition on plain paper.
    An autograph signed by Jean Frémon to Pierre (Dumayet): "Dear Pierre, your nonchalance made us laugh, while in fact something in you seemed to refuse to carry it to the bottom of the room. And also the warm reunion which followed, and all my friendship with Francoise and you, Jean. "
    Book illustrated with three drawings by Pierre Alechinsky.
    Beautiful copy.
    €60
  79. Lecture et contemplation
    Octavio PAZ, Gérard BARTHÉLÉMY

    Lecture et contemplation

    La délirante|Paris 1982|15.50 x 24.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition of the French translation, one of the 100 numbered copies on vergé and justified by the editor .
    Autographed autograph dedication of the author of Octavio Paz to Genevieve (Picon) in Spanish.
    Autograph signatures of Octavio Paz and Gérard Barthélémy to the justification of the draw.
    Our copy, like the copies of the prints, is complete of his engraving by Gérard Barthelemy in frontispiece.
    Pleasant copy.
    €750
  80. Travail du temps
    Hubert LUCOT, Christian SORG

    Travail du temps

    Carte blanche|Paris 1985|16 x 21.50 cm|en feuilles sous étui
    first edition.
    Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Hubert Lucot to Pierre Dumayet.
    Illustrated book of 13 gouaches by Christian Sorg.
    €30
  81. Jean Clareboudt. Lithographies, éditions et tirages limités 1972-1982
    Jean CLAREBOUDT, Gilbert LASCAULT

    Jean Clareboudt. Lithographies, éditions et tirages limités 1972-1982

    Galerie du 7|Paris 1982|11 x 15 cm|en feuilles
    first edition printed with 200 numbered copies on vellum of this catalog of the exhibition devoted to Jean Clareboudt at the Galerie 7 ..
    Book illustrated with an original lithograph by Jean Clareboudt on the cover.
    Text by Gilbert Lascault.
    autograph dedication of the author an autograph signed by Gilbert Lascault to Françoise and Pierre D (umayet) in paper pencil.
    Pleasant and rare illustrated copy of reproductions of works of Jean Clareboudt.
    €100
  82. Balayeur devant sa porte
    Michaël LEIBOVICI, Sébastian REICHMANN

    Balayeur devant sa porte

    L'improviste|Paris 2000|15 x 18.50 cm|broché
    first edition, one of the 30 copys containing the original dry point of Michaël Leibovici which he signed and dated .
    Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Michaël Leibovivi to Françoise and Pierre Dumayet at the foot of the dry point.
    Pleasant copy.
    €150
  83. Suite ancienne
    Willy-Paul ROMAIN, Liliane MARCO

    Suite ancienne

    Aux deux collines|s. l. 1985|25.50 x 32.50 cm|en feuilles sous étui
    first edition printed with 220 numbered copies on vellum of Arches paper, ours one of the 20 hors commerce.
    autograph dedication of the author an autograph signed by Willy-Paul Romain to Pierre (Dumayet): "For you, dear old Pierre, and for Francoise, wishing that you would like the text, at least this beautiful presentation.
    Book illustrated with 3 original lithographs by Liliane Marco.
    Handwritten signatures of Willy-Paul Romain and Liliane Marco on the page following the justification of the draw.
    Pleasant complete copy of its case in full orange canvas.
    €150
  84. Le cheval troyen
    Raymond QUENEAU, Christiane ALANORE

    Le cheval troyen

    Georges Visat|Paris 1948|16.50 x 21.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vélin d'Arche paper with a suite of engravings on Japon if the second state of the illustrations by Christiane Alanore.
    Illustrated with 20 original engravings by Christiane Alanore.
    Three leaves stained and a few marginal spots marginales on some others.
    €600
  85. Grandir!
    Luc LEGUEY, Cecile Marie TROUESSART

    Grandir!

    Librairie Ducrocq|Paris s. d. [circa 1900]|16.50 x 25.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    Edition illustrated by Luc Leguey.
    Publisher's full polychrome boards, smooth spine, illustrated spine and covers, blue paper endpapers and pastedowns with traces of adhesive tape at head and foot, gilt edges, binding signed by Engel.
    A lack at foot of pages 9-10, otherwise handsome interior condition.

    €60
  86. La route au tabac
    Denyse de BRAVURA, Erskine CALDWELL

    La route au tabac

    Editions du Pré aux clercs|Paris 1946|25 x 32.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    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.
    €150
  87. Jean-qui-lit et Snobinet
    Lucien MÉTIVET

    Jean-qui-lit et Snobinet

    Henri Laurens|Paris s. d. [1909]|21 x 27 cm|broché
    First edition and first printing of the 142 illustrations by Lucien Métivet, one of 20 numbered copies on Japan paper printed specially for the A. Melet bookshop, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy
    €300
  88. La légende des siècles
    Marcel BÉALU, Flora KLEE-PALYI

    La légende des siècles

    Wuppertal Werkkunstschüle|Wuppertal 1955|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 275 copies on alfa paper, the only issue after a few Japan copies.
    The work is illustrated with a cover, title page, 9 vignettes and wood-engraved initials, in black and bistre by Flora Klee-Palyi.
    Handsome copy with spine and covers very lightly and marginally discolored, without significance.
    €80
  89. La légende des sexes. Pöemes hystériques
    [Edmond HARAUCOURT as] LE SIRE DE CHAMBLEY

    La légende des sexes. Pöemes hystériques[The Legend of the Sexes. Hysterical Poems]

    Imprimé spécialement pour l'auteur|Bruxelles [Brussels] 15 Avril 1883|14.50 x 23 cm|relié
    First Edition printed, in two parts, on laid to 200 copies numbered and initialed by the author, ours a copy of the second tranche, only draw after 12 Japan.
    Binding half morocco old rose corners, back with five nerves, golden tail date, piece of red morocco title, marble paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, covers (with angular restorations) preserved, corners slightly blunted, gilded head, binding signed Bernasconi.
    The work is also embellished with an engraved portrait of Edmond Haraucourt pasted on a guard.
    Nice and rare copy.
    Precious autograph signed by Edmond Haraucourt: "A Félicien Champsaur in memory of the shaggy that...
    €1,500
  90. Les mélancolies animales
    Charles LEXPERT, Jean Gabriel DARAGNÈS

    Les mélancolies animales

    Auguste Ghio|Paris 1887|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, with mention of second edition at head of first cover.
    Work illustrated by Charles Clérice.
    Spine sunned with two lacks at head and foot, some foxing.
    €30
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