First editions and fine papers of poetry collections, lyrical works, poems in verse and prose, calligrams

First edition, published in a small number of copies.
Occasional foxing, two lacks to head and foot of spine.

First edition.
Plain paper cover.
Rare.

New edition but first for many parts, one of 250 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies with 20 Japon.
A rare and very good copy.

Statement of fourth edition.
Contemporary rigid vellum binding. Smooth spine. Red morocco title label.
Anthology of poems by Pierre Daniel Huet (1630-1721), historian, scholar and prolific writer, with a section of notes on the Greek epigrams used in the poems (the quotations are in Greek).

First edition.
Plain paper cover.
Rare.

Second edition first in part.
One angular lack to head of lower cover, otherwise a rare and good copy.

First edition en volume, one of 300 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only printing with 60 on papier grossier dit 'Chandelle' and 30 on Whatman.
A rare and very good copy.

Fourth edition.
Half red shagreen binding, smooth spine faded, decorated with double gilt fillets with minor rubbing at head.
Some light foxing.

First duodecimo edition of this selection compiled by Sainte-Beuve.
Half bronze sheep binding, spine in four compartments decorated with gilt fillets and dotted lines, chocolate shagreen title label, contemporary binding.
A few scattered light foxing spots of no consequence.

First edition.
Worming to the front board, a repaired angular tear to the half-title page, marginal lack to the rear board, occasional foxing.

First edition.

Plain paper cover.

Rare.

Rare first edition of some parts of the author's first commercially published work, no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Second cover marginally shaded, a small lack at the foot of the spine.

First edition.
Half cherry morocco binding with straight grain and corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt roulettes showing minor traces of rubbing at foot, corners slightly bumped, fore-edges rubbed, scratches with slight lacks of marbled paper to boards.
Some minor foxing, handsome interior condition.
Bookplate pasted to verso of front board from the Comtesse de Montebello, a second unidentified bookplate pasted above the first.

New illustrated edition of these Romances. One frontispiece and 13 unsigned figures, and 44 pages of engraved music. Printed on heavy laid paper.
Contemporary full tree-calf binding. Smooth spine decorated with arabesques and fleurons. Triple fillet border on covers. All edges gilt. Handsome copy. Light rubbing to corners and joints.
Berquin's poetry enjoyed immense success, and was consequently qualified as popular, while it perfectly reflects European literature of the late 18th century, and one sometimes feels the first Romanticism coming from Germany and England. Some poems are dark and theatrical, full of Gothic reminiscences: « Sous la tour du château s'ouvre une enceinte...

First edition of this anthology of Russian poetry presented by P. Collin, of which no deluxe copies were issued.
Bradel binding in full saffron cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, date at foot, saffron shagreen title-label with a small trace of rubbing, contemporary binding.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Collin: "Au grand poète Leconte de Lisle respectueux hommage d'un admirateur." (To the great poet Leconte de Lisle respectful homage from an admirer.)

First separate edition.
Bound in full red paper simulating morocco, smooth spine in red Russia morocco decorated with gilt fillets, gilt roulettes at head and foot, slight rubbing at head and foot of spine, one upper corner lightly bumped, yellow edges, contemporary binding.
A pale marginal dampstain affecting most leaves, copy almost entirely free from foxing.

First edition. Publisher's full burgundy cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine, publisher's gilt cipher at foot.
Rare autograph inscription from Martha Perry Lowe Lowe to Etienne Coquerel.
Rare and handsome copy complete with publisher's catalogue at rear.

First edition, one of 650 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue with 30 copies on Japan vellum.
A slight lack at the foot of the spine, spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned without gravity, handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 270 numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only deluxe copies with 7 Marais.
Work illustrated with an original composition by V.R. Geiser on the front cover and a drawing by the author as frontispiece.
Handsome copy.

First collected edition.
Bound in full marbled fawn sheep, smooth spines richly decorated with cross-hatched compartments, morocco title and volume labels in burgundy, upper headcaps worn, some tears notably at foot of spines, gilt roulettes on headcaps, covers framed with gilt floral dentelle, second cover of first volume marginally scuffed, gilt pointillé on edges, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, some corners slightly bumped, marbled edges, contemporary binding.
Portrait of the author as frontispiece to first volume.
Occasional foxing.

First edition of this thesis defended in November to obtain the degree of third-cycle doctor.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition.
Iconography.
Spine and covers lightly and marginally sunned without consequence, endpapers lightly and partially shaded, handsome interior condition.

First edition of this thesis defended to obtain the degree of doctor of letters.
Spine and covers lightly and marginally sunned without severity, otherwise handsome copy.

New edition.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece and a drawing on the front cover.
Spine faded, small corner lacks to boards, some foxing.

Definitive edition on ordinary paper.
Fine autograph inscription signed by the author to André Coeuroy.
Handsome copy.

The first separate edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Illustrated work with a frontispiece portrait of the author by Louis Anquetin.
Light foxing of no consequence to the endpapers.

First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription from Eugène Choucary.
Cover illustrated by Jean Laronze, work illustrated with drawings by Alfred Plauzau and René Ristroph.
Two small lacks to head and foot of spine, light marginal scratches to front cover.
Rare.

First edition of the French translation, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Signed bilingual autograph inscription from the author to a couple who were friends.
A handsome copy.

First edition for which there were no deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
Light foxing to covers, otherwise a handsome and rare copy.

First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition of which there is no mention of deluxe copies.
Handsome and rare copy despite some light worming to front board.

New edition illustrated with 2 unpublished drawings by Edouard Vuillard, one of 995 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed and inscribed by the author to a poet from the Nièvre region.
Handsome copy.

Second edition of these poems written in Occitan.
Copy presented in plain temporary wrappers, two small tears at head and foot of spine, one joint cracked at foot, foxing to boards, light interior foxing.
Rare.

The "centenary" edition of this collection of poetry established by Pierre Julian.
Illustrated cover. Minor spotting to the front cover, a very faint dampstain to the head of the first endpaper, otherwise a handsome copy.

New edition of the French translation established by an anonymous translator.

Bradel bindings in full embossed mint green paper boards, smooth spines with small traces of rubbing, orange sheep title labels, navy sheep volume labels, tears to headcaps, some surface wear to boards, corners bumped, contemporary bindings.
Some light foxing of no consequence.

Rare edition.

First edition.
A slight marginal crease mark at the head of the first cover, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome and rare copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on deluxe paper, ours unnumbered, the only deluxe copies.
Half sea-green box calf binding with bands, smooth spine, marbled paper boards with gilt fillet frames, chocolate paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, sea-green cardboard slipcase edged with olive morocco and green felt lining, binding attributed to the Laurenchet workshops.
Fine copy handsomely bound.

First collected edition of which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
This collection contains: Les poèmes dorés, Idylles et légendes and Les noces corinthiennes.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Lana, the only printing with 3 Hollande and 200 Rives.
A very good copy.

First edition printed in 99 numbered copies on tinted laid paper.
Spine and covers very lightly and marginally faded without any consequence.

First edition, illustrated with a title vignette and 6 figures engraved by Lambert after famous paintings. At the end of the work, 12 pages with engraved frames featuring different motifs including astrological signs, one per month; the souvenir section to be filled in by the owner.
Contemporary full straight-grained red morocco binding. Smooth spine decorated in grotesque style with a central radiating tool and scattered stars (the spine evokes Bozerian bindings). Decorative border on covers. Scattered pale foxing, very light. Edges gilt. Very handsome copy.
The almanac contains the calendar for the year and numerous texts by Ducis, Tissot, Fanny de Beauharnais, Boufflers...

First French translation established by Lanza Del Vasto, one of the numbered copies on Lana vellum, the only edition along with 105 copies on Arches vellum.
Inscription by Lanza Del Vasto.
Work illustrated with woodcuts by the latter.
Handsome copy.

Edition with some parts in first edition, one of 30 copies numbered in Roman numerals on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Fine full-page inscription by Jacques-Noir.
Work decorated with headpieces, initial letters, tailpieces, 5 illustrations including two in color and two facsimiles.
Spine lightly sunned otherwise handsome full-margined copy.

First edition of this work printed in "a few copies".
The work has a blank cover, the title page bears a stain in the corner of the first cover. Previously unpublished piece by François Villon. Fine copy.
Rare.

Half black calf binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt and blind fillets, significant lack to upper joint, surface abrasions.
Rare.

Fourth edition.
A very slight tear at the foot of the spine, otherwise a handsome copy.

The first edition, published in a small number of copies.
Illustrations in the text.
Minor tears without loss at head of front cover which also has a tiny corner chip at foot.
Rare.

New revised edition, one year after the first edition.
Inscription from Guillevic.
Cover illustrated with a black and white photographic portrait.
Iconography.
Spine with minor rubbing traces, covers very slightly and marginally faded with some corner creases, handsome interior condition.

New edition.
Autograph inscription from the author.
Illustrated.

New edition, one of the numbered copies, only printing.
Publisher's full purple cloth binding.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 2000 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only issue along with 8 Japan and 100 Holland copies.
Spine sunned with minor corner restorations at head and foot, tiny tears of no consequence at heads of boards, handsome interior condition.
Beautiful illustrated cover.

First edition printed in a numbered edition of 350 copies on Holland paper.
Spine slightly faded and warped, small stains on the first cover, one endpaper slightly and partially shadowed, otherwise handsome interior condition.
Provenance: from Albert Natural's collection of Swiss Romandy poets that he built up from the 1920s onwards.

First hors commerce collected edition printed in 300 copies on laid paper.
Inscribed by Henry Spiess.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 337 numbered copies on wove paper, deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 300 copies on laid paper, ours unnumbered.
Foxing to cover and first leaf, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition.
Rare collection of poems.
Beautiful poetic inscription by the author.

Second edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Robur paper, deluxe issue.
Spine and covers lightly and marginally faded without consequence, otherwise a pleasant copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, only 12 Holland deluxe copies were printed.
Light scattered foxing, complete with publisher's catalogue at rear.

First edition on ordinary paper, from a limited edition of only 75 copies reprinted on deluxe paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 343 numbered copies on Arches paper, ours one of the few hors commerce copies reserved for the author.
Autograph inscription signed by Gaspard-Michel to the wife of Joannin Ardouin who was proofreader at Emile-Paul frères in the form of verse.
Endpapers partially and lightly shaded, otherwise handsome copy with fragile covers without any defect.

First edition, one of 79 numbered copies on wove paper, deluxe copy after 36 Holland.
Fine copy.

New edition, one of 20 numbered copies on China paper, deluxe issue.
Some light foxing affecting almost exclusively the deckled edges, otherwise a handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 79 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies along with 36 Hollande.
A very good copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half cardboard imitating vellum, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, date and double gilt fillet at foot, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
Rare collection of poems by Magu, poet-weaver from the Île-de-France region.

Fifth edition.
Bradel binding in half vellum-effect boards, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, date and double gilt fillet at foot, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
Rare collection of poems by Magu, poet-weaver from the Île-de-France region.

First collected edition on wove paper. There were 10 copies on Arches paper.
In original wrappers.
Pristine copy, unopened.

NB: This work is available at the bookstore upon request within 48 hours.

First edition published in a small number of copies, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Our copy lacks the drawing by J.F. Raffaelli as frontispiece.
Minor scattered worming of no consequence.
Rare copy of the author's third work.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only issue with 10 on Holland paper.
Inscription from A.M. Gossez to a friend on the front endpaper.
Two small tape marks on the front endpaper, otherwise a handsome copy.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine split, a marginal tear on the first cover, a pale angular dampstain at head of the final leaves.

Published the same year as the first edition.
Very slight foxing, not serious.

Published the same year as the first edition.
Slight foxing, not serious.

First edition on ordinary paper, with only 5 Japan and 20 Holland deluxe copies printed.
Publisher's sand-colored cardboard binding, spine absent, front board identical to front cover, traces of rubbing to corners, small marginal ink stain to head of rear board.
Handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Rare foxing, leaves partly detached.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on pur chiffon, deluxe issue with 2 Angoumois laid papers.
Fine inscription from Michel Mercoeur to a close friend.
Rare.

First edition.
Spine and covers marginally faded, internally good.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription from Henry Spiess.

First edition published in a small number of copies.
Handsome full-page autograph inscription from the author to Edmond Haraucourt.
A tiny tear without loss to head of front cover, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, of which only 3 copies on Japan paper and 12 on Holland paper were printed as deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription by André Ferdinand-Herold.
Front board detached, spine split and worn.

First edition printed in a small number, no mention is made of deluxe copies
Rare inscription from Jean Carrère to Robert Vallée.
Spine slightly faded, tiny worming to boards.

First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
Inscribed by Nicolas Beauduin to Albert de Bersaucourt.
Work illustrated by Maurice de Linière.
Spine slightly faded, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition, one of the numbered copies of the first issue printed, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands showing slight traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, upper corners slightly bumped, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted to verso of front board and stamp of the same bibliophile at foot of title page.
Anglo-American poets and novelists, the Puritans, poetry of revenge, the young Acadian woman...
Occasional foxing affecting mainly the first pages of the volume.

First edition, one of 450 numbered copies on laid Grifo paper, the only issue with 50 on pure thread.
Beautiful full-page autograph inscription from the author to a close friend.
Handsome and rare copy.

First edition, one of the copies on chestnut paper, the only printing with 550 Bonet. Minor marginal lacks not affecting text on the pages of the first leaf which was badly cut, otherwise a handsome copy.

Reprint published in 2000 numbered copies.
Folded cover illustrated by Picasso.
Light rubbing to covers.

First edition.
Rare autograph tribute from the author.
Tiny lack at foot of one joint, pale corner dampstain at head of first pages, some foxing.