Illustrated Books

(Lewis CARROLL) COLLECTIF
Album Lewis Carroll
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1990|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
First edition.
Publisher's full brown grained sheep binding, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Rich iconography.
Fine copy complete with its acetate wrapper and soft slipcase.
€60
(Jean-Paul SARTRE) Annie COHEN-SOLAL
Album Sartre
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1991|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
First edition.
Publisher's binding in full brown grained sheep, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Rich iconography.
Fine copy complete with its protective jacket and slipcase.
€80
Jean GRENIER
Borès
Verve|Paris 1961|22.50 x 30 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's polychrome cardboard Bradel binding, smooth spine, joints with small tears at head and foot, cover specially designed by Francisco Borès.
Work illustrated with 8 original lithographs by the artist as well as 183 reproductions of his works, 12 of which are in color.
Very light harmless scuffs at foot of one joint.
Text by Jean Grenier.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Grenier: "A Jean Paulhan le plus affectueusement et fidélement. Jean." ["To Jean Paulhan most affectionately and faithfully. Jean."]
€350
Claude SCHURR
Claude Schürr artiste-peintre, aquarelliste, céramiste, cartonnier, médailleur
Editions des Arcanes|Berne [Bern] 1989|22.50 x 28.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's full white cloth binding, smooth spine.
Rich iconography.
Handsome copy, we include two invitation cards to exhibitions of works by Claude Schürr.
Signed autograph inscription from Claude Schürr to Jean-Paul and Christiane Ferrary accompanied by a drawing depicting them.
€100
Philippe BERTRAND
La Vie moderne
Dargaud|Paris 1989|24 x 33 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's polychrome cardboard binding, smooth spine.
Signed autograph inscription from Philippe Bertrand to a man named Guillaume accompanied by a drawing depicting geometric forms.
€80
(Raymond QUENEAU) COLLECTIF
Album Queneau
Gallimard|Paris 2002|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui souple
First edition published in the Bibliothèque de La Pléiade series.
Publisher's binding in full brown grained sheep, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets, handsome copy complete with its glassine wrapper as well as its slipcase.
Iconography.
€60
Marc LARGE
Dessins mal élevés
La Lauze|Périgueux 2010|19.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with drawings by Large.
Texts by Siné, Denis Robert, Didier Porte, Etienne Liebig, Noël Godin known as "Le gloupier entarteur", Christophe Alevêque..
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Marc Large to a charitable association called "Le Refuge" with an original drawing depicting a homeless person who has found shelter under a tent shaped like a book inscribed "Livre refuge".
€70
Paul GILSON, Albert REMY
Les géniales Inventions d'Adolphe Sax. - La Vie tourmentée d'Adolphe Sax
I.N.R.|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1939|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy.
Work illustrated with figures in text.
€80
Charles NODIER
Le dernier chapitre de mon roman
Librairie L. Conquet|Paris 1895|15.50 x 24 cm|relié
First illustrated edition with 33 compositions by Léon Morin in colors. Unique printing of 200 copies on white Marais vellum numbered and initialed by the publisher.
Half cherry red morocco mosaic with green and brown corners signed A. Taffin at the top of the first endpaper. Smooth spine with 2 floral compositions in green and brown mosaic in mirror pattern and a central tool with satyr bust. Title within gilt frame, date at foot. Dividing fillets on boards. Light rubbing traces on joints. Covers preserved. Uncut copy with full margins.
Very handsome copy of this charming illustrated work.
Preface by Maurice de Tourneux who tells the story of this work and reproduces the...
€700
Félix BRACQUEMOND, Charles MONSELET
Les Tréteaux
Poulet Malassis & De Broise|Paris 1859|12.50 x 19.50 cm|5|relié
The first edition, published in a small number of copies.
Half red morocco with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt and black fillets, gilt fillet on combed paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
The work illustrated with a beautiful frontispiece drawn and engraved by Félix Bracquemond.
Handsome copy attractively bound.
€300
Paul GAVARNI, Joseph MÉRY
Perles et Parures, Les Joyaux, fantaisie par Gavarni, texte par Méry. Minéralogie des dames par le Cte Foelix. [suivi de] Les Parures, fantaisie par Gavarni, texte par Méry. Histoire de la mode par le Cte Foelix.
G. de Gonet|Paris 1850 (S.d)|18.80 x 27.80 cm|2 volumes reliés
First edition, illustrated with a repeated frontispiece and 30 plates by Gavarni engraved on steel by Geoffroy. Printed on fine vellum. Copy from the deluxe issue with plates finely heightened in watercolor; These engravings are presented in very beautiful frames with lace-cut margins. Illustrated orange-tinted covers preserved (spine and back covers with advertisements also preserved).
Half lemon yellow morocco binding with corners, late 19th century. Spine with false raised bands richly decorated with roses in compartments ornamented with stars and other decorations. Red morocco title labels, second title labels in soft green shagreen. Some rubbing. Small brown spots on the leather of...
€1,600
Émile VERHAEREN, Théo van RYSSELBERGHE
Les Héros. Toute la Flandre
Edmond Deman|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1908|16.50 x 24 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition illustrated with ornamentations by Théo van Rysselberghe.
Two tears reglued at head and foot of one joint, otherwise a handsome copy.

€80
Francis PONGE
La Fabrique du Pré
Albert Skira|Genève [Geneva] 1971|16.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Work illustrated with illustrations.
Handsome copy despite the missing slipcase, a small tear at the foot of the first cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Francis Ponge to Roger Caillois: "... c'est à dire pour et contre les imostures de la poésie..." ["... that is to say for and against the impostures of poetry..."]
Our copy is expanded with a manuscript correction by Francis Ponge on page 7.
€350
(Jean GIONO) Henri FROSSARD
Voyage autour de Jean Giono
L'amitié par le livre|Blainville-sur-mer [Blainville-sur-Mer] 1976|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome illustrated copy with a frontispiece portrait of Jean Giono by Jean-Claude Goossens.
Signed autograph inscription from Henri Frossard to Claude Schneeberg.
€100
Michel LABLAIS, Bernard NOËL
Enfantasmes
Edition Rothe|Heidelberg 1982|20 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with reproductions of works by Michel Lablais and of which there were no deluxe copies.
Text by Bernard Noël.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Lablais to his close friend Jean Claval: "... environ 50 ans d'amitié..." ["... about 50 years of friendship..."]
€80
Léon VANIER, Henri de STA
Un Tour au Bois. Fantaisie équestre
Léon Vanier|Paris 1883|16.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Work illustrated with 13 drawings by Henry de Sta including the cover.
Spine with restorations as well as lacks to head and foot, small corner lacks to boards, some foxing.
Rare.
€150
Vassyl KHMELUK, AUSONE
La Moselle d'Ausone suivie de Mon Retour en Gaule par Rutilius
A l'enseigne du Pot Cassé|Paris 1931|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
New edition of the French translation, one of 200 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, deluxe copy.
Light sunning at foot of spine, handsome full-margined copy.
Work illustrated with wood engravings by Vassyl Khmeluk.

€60
Alexandre DUMAS
Joseph Balsamo
Dufour, Mulat et Boulanger|Paris 1857|16.70 x 26.70 cm|2 volumes reliés
First illustrated edition with 64 plates by Philippoteaux. Clouzot erroneously announces 1863 for this first illustrated edition by Dufour, Mulat and Boulanger, confusing it with the edition published by Legrand and Boulanger. Placement sheet for the engravings at the end of volume 2.
Contemporary half black shagreen binding. Spine with false raised bands decorated with blind-tooled compartments and gilt fillets. Gilt title and volume number. Traces of rubbing. A tear at the foot of volume 1. Lower corners bumped. Scattered foxing. Lower edges rubbed.
Novel inspired by the life of Count Cagliostro, whose goal, at the head of a secret organization, is to overthrow the French...
€700
Pablo PICASSO, Robert J. GODET
L'Age de Soleil
Robert J. Godet|Paris 1950|23 x 28.50 cm|broché
Illustrated edition, as frontispiece, with an engraving by Pablo Picasso on a loose leaf, one of 1000 numbered copies.
Covers and boards stained, small tears on spine.
Our copy is decorated with an original drawing dated and signed by Robert J. Godet representing a statue of a woman surmounted by a sun casting its rays upon her, matching this poetic autograph inscription which accompanies it: "bel âge en vérité / Nadine, soleil couchée, / Nadine, soleil-chat / Petite Nadine / Soleil qui a encore peur de briller." ["beautiful age indeed / Nadine, setting sun, / Nadine, sun-cat / Little Nadine / Sun who is still afraid to shine."]
Provenance: from the library of...
€680
Alfred RIGNY, Pierre NOURY
Les Drapeaux des Etats-Unis. - The american flags (Old glory)
Gründ|Paris 1945|13 x 17.50 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with drawings by Pierre Noury.
Minor stains of no consequence to foot of second cover.
Handsome copy of this work tracing the history and evolution of the American flag.

€150
Kurt SELIGMANN, Pierre COURTHION
Monsieur Ténor
GLM|Paris 1936|19.50 x 25 cm|broché
First edition printed in 70 numbered copies on Normandy vellum, ours unnumbered and unsigned by Guy Lévis-Mano.
Work illustrated with an etching by Kurt Séligmann as frontispiece.
A handsome copy.
€1,000
Lucien BICHERON-SANGOR
Camargue taurine
J. Combier|Mâcon 1973|21.50 x 28 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition illustrated with photographs, one of 200 numbered and named copies.
Publisher's full brown cloth binding, smooth spine, smooth spine.
Handsome copy complete with its folding map at the beginning of the volume.
€50
Claude CONFORTÈS, Georges WOLINSKI
Je ne veux pas mourir idiot
Jean-Jacques Pauvert|Paris 1968|9 x 18 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with drawings by Georges Wolinski.
Nostalgic signed autograph inscription from Claude Confortès to a friend named Matilda: "... ce livre rare et épuisé des folles années. Grâce à toi je suis redevenu dingue. Vive l'EPROUVETTE ! Claude Confortès." ["... this rare and out-of-print book from the crazy years. Thanks to you I've gone crazy again. Long live L'EPROUVETTE! Claude Confortès."]

€100
Emile COHL, Alphonse KARR
"Alphonse Karr" - In Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui n°379
Léon Vanier|Paris s. d. [circa1888]|20 x 29.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition of this issue of the magazine consisting of two folded sheets.
Handsome copy.
On the first, a color woodcut depicting Alphonse Karr by Emile Cohl.
On the following, text by Pierre and Paul in first edition titled "Alphonse Karr".
€150
Alfred LE PETIT, Alphonse KARR
"Albert Robida" - In Les Contemporains n°24
Au bureau du Journal "Les contemporains"|Paris s. d. [1880]|20 x 29.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition of this issue of the magazine founded by writer Félicien Champsaur and illustrator Alfred Le Petit, consisting of two folded sheets.
Handsome copy.
On the first, a color woodcut depicting Albert Robida by Alfred Le Petit.
On the following, text by Félicien Champsaur in first edition titled "Albert Robida".
€200
Emile COHL, [Léon VANIER as] PIERRE ET PAUL
"Daubray" - In Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui n°284
Léon Vanier|Paris s. d. [circa 1887]|20 x 29.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition of this issue of the magazine consisting of two folded sheets.
Handsome copy.
On the first, a color lithograph representing Daubray by Emile Cohl.
On the following ones, text by Pierre et Paul in first edition entitled "Daubray".
€120
Emile COHL, Jules LAFORGUE
"Paul Bourget" - In Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui n°285
Léon Vanier|Paris s. d. [circa 1887]|20 x 29.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition of this issue of the magazine consisting of two folded sheets.
Handsome copy despite some minor worming.
On the first, a color woodcut representing Paul Bourget by Emile Cohl.
On the following ones, text by Jules Laforgue in first edition entitled "Paul Bourget".
€200
[Serge LIFAR]
Programme du Théâtre National de l'Opéra du Mercredi 2 Février 1949 dédicacé par Serge Lifar
Théâtre national de l'Opéra|Paris 1949|21 x 27 cm|agrafé
First edition.
Work illustrated with photographs.
Autograph inscription signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A Maryelle Krempff 'l'étoile de la danse' en souvenir de ce jour mémorable. Amicalement Serge Lifar." ["To Maryelle Krempff 'the star of dance' in memory of this memorable day. Cordially Serge Lifar."]

€250
Serge LIFAR
Terpsichore dans le Cortège des Muses
Pierre Lagrange|Paris 1943|18 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with photographs, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated 1944 and signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff, who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the Conservatoire National de région de Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A mademoiselle Maryelle Krempff qui aime la Danse et la sert la grace (sic). Serge Lifar." ["To Miss Maryelle Krempff who loves Dance and serves it with grace. Serge Lifar."]

€250
Tristan TZARA, Alain BRIEUX
Bizzarie
Alain Brieux|Paris 1963|22.50 x 18.50 cm|2 volumes brochés sous chemise et étui
First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on Holland paper, ours unnumbered, the only printing after 20 copies on antique paper and 5 hors commerce.
The first volume contains the commentary on Giovanni Battista Bracelli by Tristan Tzara, followed by "L'aventure d'un livre et notes bibliographiques" ["The adventure of a book and bibliographical notes"] by publisher Alain Brieux.
The second volume is a facsimile reproduction of Bracelli's book, "Bizzarie", illustrated with 50 engravings created in 1624.
The facsimile was printed from the only complete and known copy, that of American bibliophile Mr. Lessing Rosenwald.
This illustration volume is bound in full boards in...
€1,200
Tristan DERÈME
Le Seuil fleuri
Les amis de Tristan|Paris 1930|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only printing after 20 copies on san francisco paper.
Handsome copy.
Illustrated with 6 drawings by R. Berton and a photographic portrait of Tristan Derème by Mertens-Auradon.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Tristan Derème to Professor Lereboullet: "... et voici, dans ces feuillets, qu'on évoque le port et le refuge au milieu des tempêtes de la vie - et c'est le seuil fleuri de la vieille maison. On y rêve à Paris, dans le vacarme et la course de la vie quotidienne ! En très cordial hommage.Tristan Derème. 29 -XI - 30." ["... and here, in these pages, one evokes the harbor and refuge in the midst of...
€60
Léon BAZALGETTE
George Grosz l'Homme & l'Oeuvre
Les écrivains réunis|Paris 1926|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
A tear repaired at foot of spine.
Illustrated with 26 reproductions of works by Georges Grosz.
Precious signed autograph inscription by Léon Bazalgette: "A J. E. Laboureur, très cordialement. LBazalgette." ["To J. E. Laboureur, very cordially. LBazalgette."]

€150
François Pierre Guillaume GUIZOT
L'histoire de France, racontée à mes petits enfants
Librairie Hachette et Cie|Paris 1877 - 1879|19 x 27.50 cm|5 volumes reliés
Illustrated edition with 75 wood-engraved plates for volume 1, 66 for volume 2, 74 for volume 3, 94 for volume 4, and 85 for volume 5, all designed by Alphonse de Neuville, Philipoteaux... The fifth volume was written by Madame de Witt, the author's daughter, based on notes left by him. Several colored maps.
Publisher's binding signed at foot Charles Magnier, red and gold. Half red shagreen with cloth boards. Spine with false raised bands decorated with four emblems of French royalty: the salamander, the sun, the dolphins and a crescent moon. Boards decorated with a large red and gold plate bearing in medallions the ciphers of several kings, on a background of red foliage. White...
€600
Joseph MÉRY, Paul GAVARNI
Les Joyaux
G. de Gonet|Paris s. d. [1850]|18 x 27 cm|relié
First edition and first issue, illustrated with 16 hors-texte engravings by Paul Gavarni engraved on steel by Charles Geoffroy and heightened in colors. Each plate features lace-cut decorative borders standing out against a pink paper background.
Publisher's full pictorial boards, original yellow paper endpapers and pastedowns somewhat soiled at margins as usual. Some corners slightly rubbed, as well as the headcaps; rear joint very slightly opened. Scattered foxing more pronounced on certain leaves.
Very handsome publication preserved in its romantic pictorial boards.
€800
Céline makes a cartoon
Céline makes a cartoon
Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE
Scandale aux Abysses
Frédéric Chambriand|Paris 1950|16 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies on vellum from the Savoie paper mills.
Work illustrated with original illustrations by Pierre-Marie Renet alias Frédéric Monnier.
Handsome copy.
€250
Lucien DESCAVES, Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN
Barabbas
E. Rey|Paris 1914|15.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine lightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Work illustrated with 174 drawings by Steinlen.
Rare signed autograph inscription by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen.
€300
“What delight for you, O reader, if La fête arabe pleases you!”
“What delight for you, O reader, if La fête arabe pleases you!”
Jérôme & Jean THARAUD, André SURÉDA
La fête arabe
Editions Lapina|Paris 1926|20.50 x 28 cm|relié
First edition, illustrated with 32 color illustrations by Sureda and engraved by Aubert (full-page, headpieces and fine lettering), many of which are enhanced in gold or silver ink.

Limited edition of 400 copies. This one, marked H. C. V, is one of the rare first paper copies on the finest Japon (only 15 copies), containing every engraving in double state on Vieux Japon and Japon Impérial of all the woodcuts, covers and spine.

Signed and inscribed on the title page from the authors: "What a pleasure it is for you, O reader, if you enjoy La Fête arabe !" Jérôme and Jean Tharaud. December 1928."
...
€4,000
Honoré de BALZAC, Alfred de MUSSET
Scènes de la vie privée des animaux[Scenes from the Private Lives of Animals]
J. Hetzel • et Paulin|Paris 1842|18.50 x 27 cm|2 volumes reliés
First edition illustrated with 200 plates and 120 vignettes by Grandville, engraved by Brévière. One plate missing from volume 2 ("Tous l'aimaient éperdument..." in the chapter entitled "Les peines de coeur d'une chatte française". In volume 1, the plates from pages 241 and 378 are incorrectly bound at pages 140 and 275. The frontispiece of the first volume is different in the first volume from most other copies, however the usual frontispiece has been placed further along.
Contemporary half red calf bindings, smooth spines decorated with large uniformly faded gilt tools, marbled paper boards with some minor rubbing as well as on the bindings overall, pebbled paper endpapers and...
€1,000
Jean Ignace Isidore Gérard GRANDVILLE, Honoré de BALZAC
Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux
Chez Hetzel et Paulin|à Paris 1842|17.70 x 27 cm|2 volumes reliés
First edition, admirably illustrated with 201 plates and 120 vignettes by Grandville. This first volume correctly has the first third of the work printed on tinted paper while the rest is on white paper, a characteristic of the first printing; most copies are from a second printing as the leaves are also white like the rest of the work. Moreover, Hetzel's publisher's preface, usually absent, is present here before the prologue. Most copies begin directly with the prologue. The frontispiece of volume 1 has been placed facing p. 32, the engraved half-title entitled Scène de moeurs serving as frontispiece; this half-title is often absent from most copies. The frontispiece and engraved title of...
€700
Pierre LOUŸS, François Edouard ZIER
Aphrodite
J. Tallandier|Paris s. d. [ca 1900]|16.50 x 25.50 cm|relié
New edition illustrated by François-Edouard Zier.
Contemporary binding in full sheep, smooth spine with title and floral motifs in blind, first cover with embossed leather forming the profile of a woman and title in Greek stamped in blind after an illustration by Lina Bill, second cover stamped in blind with a comb, necklace and mirror, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, illustrated wrappers preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges. The binding shows scratches and rubbing. Some foxing, mainly on edges and second wrapper. A small marginal tear without loss to first blank endpaper.
Handsome copy in Art Nouveau binding.
€600
Gisèle FREUND
Photographien[Photographs]
Schirmer - Mosel|München [Munich] • & Paris • & London 1993|23 x 29 cm|broché
First edition.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned, handsome copy.
Foreword by Christian Caujolle.
Work illustrated with photographs by Gisèle Freund.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Gisèle Freund: "Für Enrike [sic], mit einem grossen Dank für ihre Hilfe bei des Überarbeitung (Übersetzung meiner "Erinnerungen") und ihre neue Übersetzung, die nun lesereich geworben ist. In Freundschaft, Gisèle F..." ["For Enrike [sic], with great thanks for her help with the revision (translation of my "Memories") and her new translation, which has now become widely read. In friendship, Gisèle F..."] adorned with three stylized seagulls.
€350
Jules VERNE
Un hivernage dans les glaces
J. Hetzel|Paris 1878 (S.d)|13.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
The rare first edition. 16 out-of-text engravings by Adrien Marie. Un hivernage dans les glaces is one of the first titles in Hetzel's famous white collection; the collection was launched with 9 titles including Un hivernage dans les glaces.
A primitive first version had previously appeared in the Musée des familles in 1855 spread over several issues of the magazine. This official version was rewritten by Verne, revised and modified, and is the same as found in the collective editions. The primitive version was naturally forgotten, until the Bulletin de la société Jules Verne republished the version in 2003, in a limited edition of 50 copies.
Publisher's binding type 1, "with oval...
€1,600
Ernst Theodor Amadeus HOFFMANN, Charles DICKENS
La Pléiade. Ballades, Fabliaux, Nouvelles et Légendes
Léon Curmer|Paris 1842|13.50 x 20.50 cm|10 livraisons en 8 volumes brochés sous chemise et étui
First printing of this important Romantic publication issued in 10 parts in 8 volumes.
Literary contributions by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann "Le conseiller Krespel", Charles Dickens "Le baron de Grogzwig", Matthias Emmich "Geneviève de Brabant", Sâvitrî "Episode du Mahabharata", Homer "Le combat des rats et des grenouilles", Gottfried August Bürger "Lénore", Paul Gavarni "Madame Acker", Marie de France "Lai des deux amants" and "Lai du Bisclaveret", Ludwig Tieck "La réconciliation", Henri Blaze "Rosemonde" correctly containing 34 pages, which identifies the first printing as opposed to the...
€1,000
Serge LIFAR
Giselle. Apothéose du Ballet romantique
Albin Michel|Paris 1942|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, statement of one thousand copies.
Small tears at head and foot of spine.
Work illustrated with 24 photographic plates hors-texte as well as drawings and tailpieces by Serge Ivanoff.
Autograph inscription signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer of the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "Pour la charmante mademoiselle Maryelle Krempff en souvenir amical de Serge Lifar" ["For the charming Miss Maryelle Krempff in friendly remembrance from Serge Lifar"].
€250
Léon LASCOUTX
Le Médecin des Livres : Delanier
S. n.|Paris 1939|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition printed in 100 numbered copies on pur fil paper.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece photographic portrait of "Père Delanier," the very famous book restorer.
Autograph inscription signed by Léon Lascoutx to Monsieur Picaut, enhanced with an autograph inscription signed by Delanier to the same beneath his photographic portrait.

€80
[Bernard NOËL as] Urbain d' ORLHAC, François LUNVEN
Le Château de Cène
Jérôme Martineau|Paris 1969|14.50 x 21 cm|broché sous une boîte cartonnée
Rare first edition of this masterpiece of erotic literature, one of 120 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
This issue, complete with its cardboard box, bears the cover of "Fata Morgana" editions, while the ordinary issue bears the name of Jérôme Martineau editions.
The covers of the "Fata Morgana" edition are slightly and uniformly sunned without gravity.
Our copy, N°22, indeed contains, like the first 50 pure laid paper copies, the original engraving by François Lunven which he signed in pencil.

€2,500
Louis-William GRAUX, Friedrich von SCHILLER
Guillaume Tell
A l'enseigne du Pot Cassé|Paris 1929|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
New edition of the French translation, one of 50 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe printing.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with wood engravings in headpieces and tailpieces by Louis-William Graux.

€150
Guillaume APOLLINAIRE, Pablo PICASSO
Calligrammes
Mercure de France|Paris 1918|14.50 x 23 cm|relié
First edition, a first impression copy numbered in the press.

Binding in half brown morocco, spine in five compartments, gilt date at the foot, geometric pattern paper boards and endpapers in the same paper, top edge gilt, wrappers and spine preserved in perfect condition, binding signed by T. Boichot.

Apollinaire's second major poetic work with bold graphic innovations and a portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire by Pablo Picasso as frontispiece.
“Some of the best war poems, all languages combined, are brought together in this collection, alongside experimental works such as Les Fenêtres (close to Cubism) and La Jolie Rousse, which were far ahead of their...
€7,500
Andreï SCHAIKEVITCH
Olga Spessivtzeva Magicienne envoûtée
Librairie Les lettres|Paris 1954|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Andreï Schaikevitch to Maryelle Krempff who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the Conservatoire National de région de Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A mademoiselle Maryelle Krempff avec toute mon admiration pour son talent." ["To Miss Maryelle Krempff with all my admiration for her talent."]

€150
Bernard NOËL, Ghislain QUEVY
A vif enfin la Nuit
Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1968|15 x 26 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches paper, deluxe edition.
Covers lightly sunned, handsome interior condition.
Our copy includes, like the 50 copies of the deluxe edition, the original etching by Ghislian Quévy which he signed and numbered.
€200
Marguerite Jeanne Cordier de Launay, baronne de STAAL
Mémoires
Jouaust|Paris 1890|11 x 18 cm|2 volumes reliés
Illustrated edition in first issue with 41 etchings by Adolphe Lalauze, 9 plates including a frontispiece portrait and 32 in-text.
Unnumbered copy on Holland paper.
Contemporary half brown morocco binding. Spine with raised bands ornately decorated in compartments. Author, title, volume number and date in gilt. Peacock-eye paper boards. Top edge gilt. Spine slightly faded. Some rubbing. Original wrappers preserved. Paper perfectly fresh. Handsome copy.

€400
Johannes HUBNER, Rolf SZYMANSKI
Stern auf der Schwelle[Star on the Threshold]
Julliard|Paris 1967|12.50 x 21 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Uru paper, deluxe copy.
Publisher's full red cardboard binding, smooth spine, a shadow having marginally and vertically lightened the front cover
Like all copies from the deluxe edition, our copy includes the original engraving by Rolf Szymanski which he signed and justified in pencil.
€250
Lucien JACQUES
Vingt et Une Chansons de Shakespeare & de son temps
Chez l'auteur|Manosque 1953|12.50 x 16.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition of the adaptation established by Lucien Jacques printed in 200 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with 20 linocuts by Lucien Jacques.

€60
Pierre LOUŸS
Les chansons de Bilitis
Devambez|Paris 1925|23 x 32.50 cm|relié
First issue illustrated edition with twelve original etchings by Edouard Chimot. Edition of 576 copies. This copy, one of 100 on Van Gelder Holland laid paper containing the color and black and white states of each figure. Chimot's illustration celebrates the sapphic loves of Bilitis.
Unique copy, expanded with an original signed drawing by Edouard Chimot and a quadruple suite on Japan paper of 8 different etchings from the edition's illustration: 1. Linear state, unreduced plate; 2. Linear state, unreduced plate with remarques; 3. In black, reduced plate; 4. Final state in colors. This quadruple suite is perhaps the one announced in the justification for the 40 hors-commerce copies...
€6,500
WALDEMAR GEORGE
Juan Gris
Nrf|Paris 1931|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, fifth edition statement.
Spine and covers lightly and marginally sunned, handsome copy.
Booklet illustrated with an unpublished portrait of the artist engraved on wood by Georges Aubert as well as reproductions of works by Juan Gris.

€50
Georges RIBEMONT-DESSAIGNES
Man Ray
Nrf|Paris 1924|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, fifth edition statement.
Spine and covers lightly and marginally sunned, handsome copy.
Booklet illustrated with an unpublished portrait of the artist engraved on wood by Georges Aubert as well as reproductions of works by Man Ray.

€50
WALDEMAR GEORGE
Marc Chagall
Nrf|Paris 1928|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, handsome copy.
Fascicle illustrated with an unpublished portrait of the artist engraved on wood by Georges Aubert as well as 29 reproductions of works by Marc Chagall.

€50
Henry CHAPRONT, ACHILLE TATIUS
Les Amours de Leucippe et de Clitophon
A l'enseigne du Pot Cassé|Paris 1930|13.50 x 20.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
New edition of the French translation, one of 200 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, deluxe copies.
Minor sunning to head and foot of spines, handsome full-margined copies.
Works illustrated with wood engravings by Henry Chapront.

€80
Georges SCHARF, HORACE [Quintus Horatius Flaccus]
Satires
A l'enseigne du Pot Cassé|Paris 1931|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
New edition of the French translation, one of 200 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, deluxe copy.
Minor sunning to head and foot of spine, handsome full-margined copy.
Work illustrated with wood engravings by Georges Scharf.

€60
Colette DEBLE, Bernard NOËL
Carte d'Identité
Editions Unes|s. l. 1986|12.50 x 15 cm|broché
First edition, one of 101 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue after 23 Rives and 1 pur fil accompanied by the manuscript and original drawings.
Work illustrated with drawings by Colette Deblé.
Fine copy complete with its fragile illustrated cover of crystal paper.

€80
Gustave TOUDOUZE, Maurice LELOIR
Le roy soleil
Boivin et Cie|Paris 1931|30 x 37 cm|relié
New edition, illustrated with 40 magnificent watercolors by Maurice Leloir, 34 full-page and 2 double-page, printed in chromotypography. Title page in blue and gold with the arms of Louis XIV and his cipher. All leaves are mounted.
Publisher's binding in full royal blue cloth. Smooth spine with gilt title. Large polychrome and gilt plate on the upper cover depicting Louis XIV on horseback. The title in a red leather cartouche. Rubbing under the cartouche. Headcaps slightly depressed. Foxing on the endpapers but otherwise fresh paper, free from foxing.
Very handsome copy.

€700
Théodore CAHU, Maurice LELOIR
Richelieu
Boivin et Cie|Paris 1910|30 x 37 cm|relié
New edition, illustrated with 40 color illustrations after watercolors by Maurice Leloir, including 29 in-text and 11 full-page, printed in chromotypography. Leaves entirely mounted on guards.
Publisher's green and gold boards. Smooth spine with gilt title running lengthwise. Large special polychrome and gilt plate on the upper cover depicting Richelieu in armor under his cardinal's habit. Plate signed J. Fau. Binding signed Poensin. Headcap and joints rubbed, edges and corners as well. Corners turned. Paper very fresh, free of foxing. 2 micro tears along the lower joint, caused by rubbing, the fabric is composed of threads. A dark comma mark on the lower cover. Binding slightly loose...
€450
François-Martin SALVAT, LONGUS
Daphnis et Chloé
A l'enseigne du Pot Cassé|Paris 1928|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
New edition of the French translation, one of 300 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, deluxe copy.
Light sunning to head and foot of spine, handsome copy with full margins.
Work illustrated with wood engravings by François-Martin Salvat.

€60
Gisèle FREUND
Gespräche mit Rauda Jamis[Conversations with Rauda Jamis]
Schirmer - Mosel|München [Munich] • & Paris • & London 1993|12 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Spine slightly sunned without consequence.
Work illustrated with photographs by Gisèle Freund.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from Gisèle Freund to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

€250
Ernst Theodor Amadeus HOFFMANN
Contes fantastiques
Lavigne|Paris 1843|14.50 x 24 cm|relié
First edition of the new French translation by Christian, illustrated with first printing of 10 plates by Gavarni on wood and multiple vignettes, initials, tailpieces by the same. Preface on Hoffmann by Christian.
Half lemon yellow morocco binding with corners, late 19th century, signed Champs at the top of the first endpaper. Raised bands spine richly decorated. Red morocco title label. Decorative fillets on boards. Peacock eye paper on boards. Top edge gilt. Small dark spots on upper board. Small dent at foot over 2 mm. Fresh tinted paper free from foxing, rare condition for this edition usually covered with foxing and browning.
Very handsome copy.
17 tales (Salvator Rosa...
€600
Jean CARTON, Paul VALÉRY
La Jeune Parque[The Young Fate]
Le livre contemporain • Les bibliophiles franco-suisses|Paris 1960|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
Illustrated edition with original etchings by Jean Carton and printed in 200 copies on laid paper, ours one of the 170 named copies/
€1,200
Serge LIFAR
La Danse. Les grands Courants de la Danse académique
Denoël|Paris 1938|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Two small stains to corners of the back cover.
Work illustrated with 36 photographs in and out of text.
Autograph inscription dated 1944 and signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A la charmante Maryelle Krempff de l'Opéra. En témoignage de mon amitié." ["To the charming Maryelle Krempff of the Opera. In witness of my friendship."]

€250
Jacques CASANOVA DE SEINGALT
Mémoires de Jacques Casanova
J. Rozez|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1863|12 x 18.70 cm|6 volumes reliés
New illustrated edition of the rare anonymous erotic suite of 48 engravings found in some copies. 8 engravings per volume.
Contemporary half glazed navy calf binding. Spine with raised bands elegantly decorated. Author, title, volume number and date in gilt. Top edge gilt. Some traces of rubbing on the raised bands. Borders slightly rubbed. Some corners rubbed. Lower right corner of volume 1 having received an impact. Fine laid paper perfectly fresh (some foxing on the first engraving of volume V). Uncut copy.
This edition was made from the Paulin edition of 1842. Carteret (Le trésor du bibliophile): "There exists a suite of 48 line engravings, unsigned, which are added to this...
€1,000
Geneviève ROSTAN, PROPERCE
A la Gloire de Cynthie
A l'enseigne du Pot Cassé|Paris 1932|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
New edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, deluxe copy.
Small stains to margins of front cover, light sunning to head and foot of spine.
Work illustrated with wood engravings by Geneviève Rostan.

€60
René POTTIER, PERSE
Six Satires
A l'enseigne du Pot Cassé|Paris 1930|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
New edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, deluxe copy.
Light sunning to head and foot of spine, handsome copy with full margins.
Work illustrated with wood engravings by René Pottier.

€60
Fernand LEGER, Robert GANZO
Orénoque
S. n.|Paris 1937|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with 3 original drawings by Fernand Léger and printed in 150 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
A rare and handsome copy.
€800
Jacques MONORY
Derrière le miroir numéro spécial Jacques Monory
Maeght éditeur|Paris 1978|28.50 x 37.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Arches Vellum, only large papers.
Spine of the chemise slightly faded, a beautiful copy.
Issue illustrated with 4 original lithographs by Jacques Monory.
Text by Alain Jouffroy.
A beautiful copy.
Handwritten signature by Jacques Monory in pencil on the colophon.
€700
Andreï SCHAIKEVITCH
Mythologie du Ballet de Vigano à Lifar
Corrêa|Paris 1939|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine slightly sunned.
Iconography.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Andreï Schaïkevitch to Gustave Bret.

€80
Jacques B. BRUNIUS, Marcel DUCHAMP
Le Surréalisme au Cinéma
Arcanes|Paris 1954|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition with illustrated cover by Marcel Duchamp.
Iconography.
Handsome copy.
€100
Léandre VAILLAT, Dimitri BOUCHÈNE
Olga Spessivtzeva Ballerine en marge des Ballets Russes et des Ballets de l'Opéra de Paris
Gallimard|Paris 1953|19 x 25.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition, one of 473 numbered copies on Arches vellum.
Two small tears of no consequence to the slipcase.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with 6 gouaches by Dimitri Bouchêne.
Fine and premonitory autograph inscription signed by Léandre Vaillat to Maryelle Krempff, then a promising dancer as principal dancer at the Opera who would complete her career as prima ballerina at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the Conservatoire National de région de Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "A ma très jeune amie Maryelle Krempff qui regarde au firmament de la danse et qui finira bien par y décrocher une étoile avec ma respectueuse...
€400
André LEVINSON
La Danse d'Aujourd'hui
Editions Duchartre et Van Buggenhoudt|Paris 1929|23 x 29 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with 400 photographs including 16 hors-texte plates.
Spine and boards marginally browned as usual, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by André Levinson to Frédéric Lefèvre: "... esthéticien fervent..."

€300
Serge LIFAR
Du Temps que j'avais Faim
Stock|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated 1943 and signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff, then a promising dancer as principal subject of the Opera who would complete her career as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989.

€250
Serge LIFAR
Ma Vie
Julliard|Paris 1965|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Autograph inscription dated 1965 and signed by Serge Lifar to Maryelle Krempff who completed her brilliant career as a dancer as principal dancer at the Opéra Comique before teaching dance at the National Regional Conservatory of Saint-Maur des Fossés from 1969 to 1989: "Pour Maryelle Krempff, ma vie pour la danse. Très cordialement." ["For Maryelle Krempff, my life for dance. Very cordially."]

€250
Pierre LE-TAN, Umberto PASTI
Jardins. Les Vrais et les Autres
Flammarion|Paris 2011|15 x 21 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation illustrated with drawings by Pierre Le Tan and of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Pierre Le Tan to Nelly Kaprichian.
€300
SERGE, Constantin FEDINE
Transvaal suivi de Les Moujiks
Editions Montaigne|Paris s. d. [1927]|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition in French, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil de Rives, deluxe copy.
A handsome full-margined copy.
Work illustrated with drawings by Serge.

€150
Alphonse DAUDET
Fromont Jeune et Risler Aîné
Librairie L. Conquet|Paris 1885|14.50 x 22.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
First illustrated edition with 12 compositions by E. Bayard engraved by Massard. One of 130 copies on Grand Japon Impérial, first deluxe paper, No. 32. Total edition of 500 copies. Each engraving in double state, before and after letters. Literary notice by Gustave Geffroy.
Contemporary half morocco with corners, signed Grouillet at the top of the first endpaper. Light traces of rubbing (spine, joints, corners, edges). Spine uniformly faded to green. Top edge gilt. Covers and spine preserved. Uncut copy with full margins. Paper perfectly fresh.
Bookplate of Paul Gavault.
Handsome copy.
Considered by many as the author's masterpiece, this realistic novel of manners was...
€550
Salvador DALÍ
Journal d'un Génie
La Table Ronde|Paris 1964|14 x 20 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Iconography.
A very handsome copy complete with its transparent dust jacket illustrated by François Salvat after a design by Dali.

€100
Louis MOREAU, Paul Henri Dietrich Baron d' HOLBACH
Le bon Sens du Curé Meslier suivi de son Testament
A l'enseigne du Pot Cassé|Paris 1930|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
New edition of the French translation established by Samuel Kahen, one of 50 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with wood engravings in head- and tailpieces by Louis Moreau.

€150
René CHAR, Pierre CHARBONNIER
Quatre fascinants la Minutieuse
Gallimard|Paris 1951|26.50 x 34 cm|en feuilles
First edition printed in 86 numbered copies on chamois Arches paper.
Work illustrated with an original drypoint by Pierre Charbonnier as frontispiece.
Handsome and rare copy.
Manuscript signatures of René Char and Pierre Charbonnier on the colophon.
€800
Jules VERNE
Le Tour du monde en 80 jours. Le Docteur Ox[Around the World in Eighty Days. Doctor Ox’s Experiment]
Hetzel|Paris 1896|18 x 28 cm|Reliure de l'éditeur
New Edition. In-text drawings by Neuville and Benett, Bertrand, Bayard and Marie, 7 colour chromotypographs by Benett.
Publisher's cloth binding “Au globe doré” on the first cover (Jauzac), with the second cover of type "Engel h". Upper corner of the first cover a little creased. Spine ends skillfully restored. Volume very lightly warped. Some small foxing.
One of Jules Verne's most famous titles, in which a London gentleman bets with his club to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. Jules Verne's mythical title, one of the most popular adventure novels ever written, has known many film adaptations.
€1,200
Uno HARVA
Les Représentations religieuses des Peuples altaïques
Gallimard|Paris 1959|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Iconography.

€150
André BRETON
Le Surréalisme et la Peinture
Gallimard|Paris 1979|21.50 x 28 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
New edition.
Publisher's binding in full black cloth, smooth spine, with the illustrated dust jacket which shows very light marginal tears of no consequence.
Rich iconography, handsome copy.
€100
(Lewis CARROLL) COLLECTIF
Album Lewis Carroll
Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1990|10.50 x 17.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
First edition.
Publisher's full brown grained sheep binding, orange top edge, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets.
Rich iconography.
Handsome copy complete with its acetate wrapper and flexible slipcase.
€80
Honoré de BALZAC
Petites misères de la vie conjugale
Chez Chlendowski|s. l. • [Paris] 1845 (S.d.)|16.50 x 25 cm|relié
First and only edition of this wonderful romantic illustrated book. It is profusely illustrated with woodcuts after Bertall, 50 hors-texte, including the frontispiece, and 310 vignettes.
Modern cloth boards inspired by romantic bindings, signed at the top of the title page by A. Lavaux. Romantic-style gilt spine. Title label in orange shagreen. Top edge gilt. Very rare illustrated covers and the spine preserved, restored to the corners, spine with missing parts has been strenghtened. Spine slightly lightened. One leaf at the beginning and one at the end (half-title page and p. 332) have a slight restoration to the spine in the margin. Perfectly white, immaculate paper. Uncut copy, with...
€1,000
François-Martin SALVAT, Ernst Theodor Amadeus HOFFMANN
Mademoiselle de Scudéry & Salvator Rosa
A l'enseigne du Pot Cassé|Paris 1929|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
New edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
Some sunning to foot of spine, two creases to foot of back cover, otherwise handsome copy.
Work illustrated with wood-engraved head- and tailpieces by François-Martin Salvat.
€100