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Signed books and autograph signatures from great writers, poets, philosophers from 16th to 21st century

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Signed Books, Presentation Copies
  1. Histoire de Marie
    BRASSAÏ

    Histoire de Marie

    Les éditions du point du jour|Paris 1949|12.90 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 2500 copies on vélin alfa.
    Foreword by Henry Miller.
    Precious copy signed and inscribed by Brassaï to André Malraux : "Pour André Malraux cordial hommage de Brassaï Paris, le 13 mai 1949".
    €800
  2. L'avenir de l'eau - Petit précis de mondialisation II
    Erik ORSENNA

    L'avenir de l'eau - Petit précis de mondialisation II

    Fayard|Paris 2008|13 x 20 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Erik Orsenna to François Allais: "Bons retours aux sources ! E. Orsenna"

    €60
  3. Poésie chinoise - In Vagabondages N°48
    François CHENG, LI PO

    Poésie chinoise - In Vagabondages N°48

    Vagabondages|Paris 1983|11 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy
    Introduction by François Cheng, poems by Li Po, Tu Fu and Wang Wei, all three great poets of the Tang period.
    Dated autograph inscription signed by François Cheng to Gilbert Lascault, pataphysician, art critic and specialist notably of the work of Jean Dubuffet, Pierre Alechinsky, Christian Boltanski.


    €350
  4. Le mystère Henri Pick
    David FOENKINOS

    Le mystère Henri Pick

    Gallimard|Paris 2016|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Dated autograph inscription signed by David Foenkinos to a lady named Jacqueline wishing her a happy birthday accompanied by a drawing representing a birthday cake topped with candles.
    €80
  5. D'un réalisme sans rivages - Picasso, Saint-John Perse, Kafka
    Roger GARAUDY

    D'un réalisme sans rivages - Picasso, Saint-John Perse, Kafka

    Plon|Paris 1963|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Light foxing to rear endpaper.
    Preface by Louis Aragon.
    Autograph inscription signed by Roger Garaudy to journalist Gilbert Gilleminault.
    €70
  6. Dragons
    Marie DESPLECHIN

    Dragons

    Editions de l'olivier|Paris 2003|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Marie Desplechin to Franklin Rist, quoting Rainer Maria Rilke: "Tous les dragons de notre vie sont peut-être des princesses qui attendent de nous voir beaux et courageux. Toutes les choses terrifiantes ne sont peut-être que des choses sans secours qui attendent que nous les secourions..." ["All the dragons of our life are perhaps princesses who are waiting to see us beautiful and brave. All terrible things are perhaps only helpless things waiting for us to help them..."]
    €80
  7. Fort de l'eau
    Daniel PICOULY

    Fort de l'eau

    Flammarion|Paris 1997|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy retaining its publisher's wraparound band which has some minor marginal tears of no consequence.
    Full-page signed autograph inscription from Daniel Picouly to a couple: "Pour Françoise et Yves, pour une communauté de senteur de soleil et de ce sable qui rend les espaces incertains et la mémoire fausse..." ["For Françoise and Yves, for a shared sense of sunshine and that sand which makes spaces uncertain and memory false..."]
    €60
  8. Un certain sourire
    Françoise SAGAN

    Un certain sourire

    Julliard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Two restorations to the joints, one stain to right margin of first board, small lack to lower right margin of first endpaper, paper yellowed as is often the case.
    Signed and inscribed by Françoise Sagan to Max-Pol Fouchet.


    €500
  9. Le palais d'hiver
    Roger GRENIER

    Le palais d'hiver

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 105 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine lightly sunned.
    Autograph tribute signed by Roger Grenier on the half-title page.
    €80
  10. Heureux les humbles
    Jean de LA VARENDE

    Heureux les humbles

    Gallimard|Paris 1942|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed and inscribed by Jean de La Varende to Martin Chaulot.
    €100
  11. Les yeux ouverts
    Marcel BÉALU

    Les yeux ouverts

    Eugène Figuière|Paris 1936|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the author's third work, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
    A bibliophile's label pasted to the upper right margin of the front endpaper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Roger Marcel Béalu to Monsieur Thorillon: "... ces pages maladroites mais sincères en souvenir d'un combat ancien..." ["... these clumsy but sincere pages in memory of an ancient struggle..."]
    €100
  12. Soixante-quinze berges
    Maurice CHEVALIER

    Soixante-quinze berges

    Julliard|Paris 1963|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pure wove paper, the only deluxe copies along with some hors commerce copies.
    Some light foxing to endpapers and edges.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Maurice Chevalier to Georges Feutrel.
    €200
  13. Lettre à moi-même
    Françoise MALLET-JORIS

    Lettre à moi-même

    Julliard|Paris 1963|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, ours being one of 60 reserved for the Club de l'édition originale, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph signature of Françoise Mallet-Joris on the half-title page.
    €100
  14. Subversion perversion
    Mikel DUFRENNE

    Subversion perversion

    P.U.F.|Paris 1977|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Mikel Dufrenne to art critic Gilbert Lascault: "Ceci n'est pas un algorithme lacanien. Pour Gilbert dont les propos paisiblement subversifs ont stimulé ce livre, avec la vieille amitié de Mikel Dufrenne." ["This is not a Lacanian algorithm. For Gilbert whose peacefully subversive words stimulated this book, with the old friendship of Mikel Dufrenne."]
    €100
  15. Pour que tu ne te perdes pas dans le quartier
    Patrick MODIANO

    Pour que tu ne te perdes pas dans le quartier

    Gallimard|Paris 2014|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Fine copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Patrick Modiano to the journalist and literary critic
    €450
  16. Anna et son Orchestre
    Joseph JOFFO, AVOINE

    Anna et son Orchestre

    Jean-Claude Lattès|Paris 1975|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Joseph Joffo to a woman named Lyne: "... la vie sans musique n'est rien...." ["... life without music is nothing...."]
    €60
  17. Abraham Lévy curé de campagne
    Joseph JOFFO

    Abraham Lévy curé de campagne

    Michel Lafon|Paris 1988|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Dated autograph inscription signed by Joseph Joffo to a woman named Sarah on the half-title page: "... l'histoire d'un curé pas tout à fait comme les autres..." ["...the story of a priest not quite like the others..."] accompanied, opposite, by a drawing representing a flower.
    €80
  18. Avec mon meilleur souvenir...
    Françoise SAGAN

    Avec mon meilleur souvenir...

    Plon|Paris 1984|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Light dampstain to spine, small stain to upper left corner of front cover, two other stains to left margin of final endpaper
    Autograph inscription signed by Françoise Sagan to Jean Pierre Foissy.


    €500
  19. Mademoiselle Anicet
    Dominique de ROUX

    Mademoiselle Anicet

    Julliard|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, an advance copy.
    A small tear on the spine, a transverse crease on the second cover, slightly soiled.
    Dated and signed autograph inscription from Dominique de Roux to Lucie Celier.
    €100
  20. Les pendus au réverbère
    Guy LABORDE, Pierre MAC ORLAN

    Les pendus au réverbère

    Editions Henry-Parville|Paris 1926|18.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition and first printing of the 6 color compositions by Chas Laborde, one of 255 numbered copies on laid paper with deckled edges.
    Spine lightly sunned, rear board marginally shadowed and stained on its right margin.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Guy Laborde to his uncle, the book's illustrator: "A mon oncle Chas. dont l'atelier de la rue des Saules et celui de la rue Caulaincourt furent mes phares tutélaires." ["To my uncle Chas. whose studios on rue des Saules and rue Caulaincourt were my guiding lights."]


    €250
  22. Le rapport Gabriel
    Jean d' ORMESSON

    Le rapport Gabriel

    Gallimard|Paris 1999|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First trade edition.
    Some light foxing to the edges.
    Complete with the original wraparound band.
    Inscribed and signed by Jean d'Ormesson to the Belgian literary critic Pol Vandromme.




     
    €150
  23. The War : a memoir
    Marguerite DURAS

    The War : a memoir[La douleur]

    Pantheon Books|New York 1986|13 x 21 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First English edition established by Barbara Bray.
    Publisher's full grey board binding, complete with illustrated dust jacket.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription by Barbara Bray.
    €120
  24. Couleurs d'Egypte
    Jean BRULLER [VERCORS] Paul SILVA-CORONEL

    Couleurs d'Egypte

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1935]|19.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
    First edition illustrated with colored compositions and black drawings by Jean Bruller, one of 15 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Discreet restorations to the spine and foot of boards.
    Our copy, as stipulated in the justification page, is complete with the original drawing signed by Jean Bruller in pencil.


    €800
  25. Journal 1935-1939, volume II
    Julien GREEN

    Journal 1935-1939, volume II

    Plon|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine and covers marginally sunned, a stain to margin of first leaves, a small drawing in purple ink to left margin of front cover.
    Signed and inscribed by Julien Green to Marcel Jouhandeau.

    €100
  26. Journal 1943-1945, volume IV
    Julien GREEN

    Journal 1943-1945, volume IV

    Plon|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine and covers marginally sunned.
    Signed and inscribed by Julien Green to Marcel Jouhandeau.

    €100
  27. Journal 1946-1950, volume V
    Julien GREEN

    Journal 1946-1950, volume V

    Plon|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine and covers marginally sunned, small foxing spots on covers.
    Signed autograph inscription from Julien Green to Marcel Jouhandeau.

    €100
  29. Petite préface à toute critique
    Jean PAULHAN

    Petite préface à toute critique

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine slightly sunned, small stains on first cover.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Paulhan: "Les rapports dont un style se composent font autant de vérités, non moins précieuses pour l'esprit humain que celles qui peuvent être au fond du sujet. Buffon. A Jean D. , son Jean P. 10.x.1951" ["The relationships that compose a style constitute as many truths, no less precious to the human mind than those that may be at the heart of the subject. Buffon. To Jean D., his Jean P. 10.x.1951"]
    Our copy bears this annotation at the head of the endpaper: copy from Marcel Jouhandeau's library given to Jacques Louvière.
    €120
  30. The echoing grove
    Rosamond LEHMANN

    The echoing grove

    Collins|London 1953|14 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket which has some minor stains and marginal tears of no consequence.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Rosamond Lehmann to a friend named Louise.
    €200
  31. Journal 1928-1934, volume I
    Julien GREEN

    Journal 1928-1934, volume I

    Plon|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine and covers lightly sunned.
    Signed and inscribed by Julien Green to Marcel Jouhandeau.

    €100
  32. L'autre chant de la danse
    Maurice BÉJART

    L'autre chant de la danse

    Flammarion|Paris 1974|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Fine copy.
    Signed and inscribed by Maurice Béjart to his publisher Armand Flammarion.
    €600
  33. Mathilde
    Maurice BÉJART

    Mathilde

    Julliard|Paris 1963|13 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours one of the few unnumbered hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the covers slightly darkened at head.

    €400
  34. Châtiment des victimes
    José-André LACOUR

    Châtiment des victimes

    Julliard|Paris 1949|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on white vellum, the only deluxe copies along with some hors commerce copies also on white vellum.
    A handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by José André Lacour to Gaëtan Picon.
    €100
  35. Le lion écarlate précédé de La fin de Byzance et d'Isabeau de Bavière
    Paul MORAND

    Le lion écarlate précédé de La fin de Byzance et d'Isabeau de Bavière

    Gallimard|Paris 1959|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine lightly sunned without gravity.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Morand: "A Jouhandeau, ces spectacles sans théâtre, son ami Morand." ["To Jouhandeau, these spectacles without theater, his friend Morand."]
    €450
  36. Journal 1950-1954, volume VI
    Julien GREEN

    Journal 1950-1954, volume VI

    Plon|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine and covers marginally sunned.
    Signed and inscribed by Julien Green to Marcel Jouhandeau.

    €100
  37. Chronique privée de l'an 40
    Jacques CHARDONNE

    Chronique privée de l'an 40

    Stock|Paris 1940|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of thirteenth edition.
    Some foxing to covers and edges.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jacques Chardonne: "A Marcel Jouhandeau, avec ma profonde admiration. Jacques Chardonne." ["To Marcel Jouhandeau, with my profound admiration. Jacques Chardonne."]

    €200
  38. La dame blanche des Habsbourg
    Paul MORAND

    La dame blanche des Habsbourg

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1963|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine slightly wrinkled as usual.
    Fine and precious signed autograph inscription from Paul Morand: "A Marcel Jouhandeau, à Elise, ici, l'ère bicéphale découpée..." ["To Marcel Jouhandeau, to Elise, here, the bicephalous era cut out..."]
    Remarkable annotations by Marcel Jouhandeau in the left margin of the last page, in blue ballpoint pen and red pencil, concerning menus he plans to compose.
    When spiritual nourishment meets earthly nourishment...




    €400
  39. Sueur de sang
    Pierre Jean JOUVE

    Sueur de sang

    Les cahiers libres|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Some light foxing affecting mainly the edges.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Pierre-Jean Jouve to Marcel Jouhandeau.









    €300
  40. L'enseigne de Gersaint
    Louis ARAGON

    L'enseigne de Gersaint

    Ides et Calendes|Neuchâtel • & Paris 1946|16.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on vellum, the only issue with 60 Ingres.
    The work illustrated with plates by Watteau.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Louis Aragon to Jeanne Moirond.
    €280
  41. De la palette à l'écritoire
    André LHOTE

    De la palette à l'écritoire

    Corrêa & Cie|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Work illustrated with a photographic frontispiece.
    Copy with pages inevitably yellowed due to the poor quality of this post-war paper.
    Signed autograph inscription from André Lhote to Lucie and Charles André Julien.
    Socialist militant delegate to the congresses of Strasbourg and Tours in 1920, collaborator of Léon Blum when President of the Council, Charles André Julien was professor of colonial history at the Sorbonne and former dean of the faculty of letters at Rabat.
    €150
  42. La place de l'étoile
    Patrick MODIANO

    La place de l'étoile

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of Patrick Modiano's first work, of which there were no deluxe copies and bearing the correct imprint of March 28, 1968, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Preface by Jean Cau.
    Handsome copy expanded with a promotional band printed on the occasion of his first literary prize the following year.
    Very rare signed autograph inscription by Patrick Modiano on this work: "Pour Marcel Arland avec ma vive admiration. Hommage de l'auteur. Modiano." ["For Marcel Arland with my keen admiration. Author's tribute. Modiano."]
    Marcel Arland, co-director with Jean Paulhan of Editions Gallimard since 1953 and historical member of the Reading Committee of...
    €4,500
  43. La Ronde de Nuit
    Patrick MODIANO

    La Ronde de Nuit

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine partially sunned as usual.
    Precious and rare signed autograph inscription from Patrick Modiano on his second work: "Pour Dominique Aury en respectueux hommage. Modiano."
    Dominique Aury is not only the secret author of the scandalous Histoire d'O published under the pseudonym Pauline Réage. She is above all, since 1953, the influential secretary general of the NRF alongside Jean Paulhan and Marcel Arland and one of the principal readers on the Reading Committee of Editions Gallimard.
    Just 24 years old, the future Nobel Prize winner in Literature thus...
    €2,500
  44. Les juges
    Élie WIESEL

    Les juges

    Seuil|Paris 1999|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Elie Wiesel to Catherine David: "... car je me rappelle un petit-déjeuner si lointain..." ["for I remember such a distant breakfast..."]
    Novelist, essayist, literary critic, pianist, Catherine David was a pioneer of ideas journalism at Le Nouvel Observateur. Laurent Joffrin, former director of the newspaper, offered this beautiful funeral tribute in the January 4, 2023 issue: "... Her passions were eclectic, from music to tai chi, from philosophy to hybrid disciplines, at the crossroads of science and spirituality. Her books bear this...
    €200
  45. Le temps des déracinés
    Élie WIESEL

    Le temps des déracinés

    Seuil|Paris 2003|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
    Autograph inscription signed by Elie Wiesel to Catherine David: "... en souvenir d'une rencontre lointaine..." ["in memory of a distant encounter..."]
    Novelist, essayist, literary critic, pianist, Catherine David was a pioneer of ideas journalism at Le Nouvel Observateur. Laurent Joffrin, former director of the newspaper, offered this beautiful funeral tribute in the January 4, 2023 issue: "... Her passions were eclectic, from music to tai chi, from philosophy to hybrid disciplines, at the crossroads of science and spirituality. Her books bear this...
    €200
  46. Un désir fou de danser
    Élie WIESEL

    Un désir fou de danser

    Seuil|Paris 2006|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy with the illustrated dust jacket.
    Signed autograph inscription by Elie Wiesel to Catherine David on a piece of paper pasted on the half-title page.
    Novelist, essayist, literary critic, pianist, Catherine David was a pioneer of opinion journalism at Le Nouvel Observateur. Laurent Joffrin, former editor of the newspaper, offering this fine funeral tribute in the January 4, 2023 issue: "... Her passions are eclectic, from music to tai chi, from philosophy to hybrid disciplines, at the frontiers of science and spirituality. Her books bear this mark, a brilliant variation on movement (la Beauté du...
    €200
  47. Mes écoles
    Edouard BLED

    Mes écoles

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1977|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Light foxing of no consequence affecting the bottom edges.
    Rare and handsome signed autograph inscription from Edouard Bled to Jean Gardyn: "cette histoire d'une famille semblable à beaucoup d'autres tant nos vies suivent les mêmes chemins. Ces évocations où un passé encore proche côtoie un aujourd'hui déja enfui..." ["this story of a family similar to many others as our lives follow the same paths. These evocations where a still recent past mingles with a today already fled..."]
    Edouard Bled is a union activist and schoolteacher author of the very famous spelling textbooks that shaped our studies.
    €150
  48. Monsieur le curé d'Ozeron
    Francis JAMMES

    Monsieur le curé d'Ozeron

    Mercure de France|Paris 1918|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Full almond-green cloth binding, smooth spine, green shagreen title-label, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, modest binding.
    Precious signed autograph inscription by Francis Jammes: "ALéon Daudet, à madame Léon Daudet bien cordial hommage. FJammes." ["To Léon Daudet, to Madame Léon Daudet with warm regards. F. Jammes."]
    €120
  49. Le livre du doute et de la grâce
    Alain BOSQUET

    Le livre du doute et de la grâce

    Gallimard|Paris 1977|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Very handsome copy.
    Two bookplates pasted on the first endpaper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Alain Bosquet to bibliophile Jacques Bredèche: "... que je remercie d'amier les beaux livres et de me croire digne de sa collection..." ["... whom I thank for loving beautiful books and for believing me worthy of his collection..."]
    €100
  50. Sonnets pour une fin de siècle
    Alain BOSQUET

    Sonnets pour une fin de siècle

    Gallimard|Paris 1980|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    A very fine copy.
    Two bookplates pasted on the first endpaper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Alain Bosquet to bibliophile Jacques Bredèche: "... que je remercie chaleureusement de collectionner les "grands papiers"..." ["... whom I warmly thank for collecting the 'deluxe copies'..."]
    €100
  51. Aïno
    Pierre BENOIT

    Aïno

    Albin Michel|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
    Fine signed autograph inscription from Pierre Benoit to François Daudet and his family: "A François Daudet, à une famille dont je serai toujours non seulement l'ami, mais l'obligé plein de reconnaissance. Très fidèlement Pierre Benoit" ["To François Daudet, to a family of whom I will always be not only the friend, but the obliged one full of gratitude. Very faithfully Pierre Benoit"].
    €80
  52. Obra poetica 1923-1964
    Jorge Luis BORGES

    Obra poetica 1923-1964

    Emece editores|Buenos Aires 1964|15 x 21 cm|broché
    First collected edition.
    Handsome copy despite slight scuffs to one joint.
    Manuscript date at foot of first endpaper, probably that of the author's dedication made at the Librería General de Tomás Pardo in Buenos Aires; we include a bookmark from this bookshop.
    Manuscript signature of Jorge Luis Borges on the half-title page.
    €1,800
  54. La patience des botocudos
    Jean MARCENAC

    La patience des botocudos

    Les Editeurs Français Réunis|Paris 1970|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jean Marcenac to a friend named Gaston: "... maître dans l'art d'écrire, de savoir et d'être..." ["... master in the art of writing, knowing and being..."]

    €50
  55. Le parabolain
    Léon RIOTOR

    Le parabolain

    Bibliothèque de La Plume|Paris 1894|11.50 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed at the head of the front cover by Léon Riotor to Auguste Vacquerie.
    €100
  56. Quatre poëmes d'Eurydice
    Charles MAURRAS, Pierre PASCAL

    Quatre poëmes d'Eurydice

    Editions du trident|Paris 1937|19.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on laid Ronsard paper.
    Spine and covers marginally and lightly sunned as usual, endpapers partially shaded without gravity.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece designed and engraved by Pierre Pascal.
    Signed autograph inscription from Charles Maurras to a doctor.
    €100
  57. Lucienne et le boucher
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Lucienne et le boucher

    Gallimard|Paris 1947|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Half red sheep binding, spine with four raised bands outlined with black fillets, a very slight and harmless scratch at head of spine, marbled paper boards, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, modest contemporary binding.
    Light worming to top edge.
    Provenance: from the library of Marcel Augagneur with his curious bookplate pasted on a pastedown.
    Signed autograph inscription from Marcel Aymé to journalist Marcel Augagneur ("Gringoire" and "L'écho de Paris") who used the pseudonym Marc de Saligny for his writing.
    €120
  58. Maison basse
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Maison basse

    Nrf|Paris 1935|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Half bottle green shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands slightly browned, moiré paper boards, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, modest contemporary binding.
    Small worming to top edge.
    Provenance: from the library of Marcel Augagneur with his curious bookplate pasted on a pastedown.
    Signed autograph inscription from Marcel Aymé to journalist Marcel Augagneur ("Gringoire" and "L'écho de Paris") who used the pseudonym Marc de Saligny for his writing.
    €120
  59. La Brière
    Alphonse de CHÂTEAUBRIANT

    La Brière

    Grasset|Paris 1923|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Full almond green cloth binding, smooth spine, bottle green sheep title label, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, modest binding.
    Small marginal lacks, not affecting the text, to some leaves, one lateral tear affecting pages 417-418.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Alphonse de Chateaubriant: "A Monsieur Léon Daudet, en attendant l'exemplaire que je lui réserve pour lui témoigner ma reconnaissance. Alphonse de Chateaubriant." ["To Monsieur Léon Daudet, while awaiting the copy I am reserving for him to show my gratitude. Alphonse de Chateaubriant."]
    €180
  60. Introduction à une nouvelle poésie et à une nouvelle musique
    Isidore ISOU

    Introduction à une nouvelle poésie et à une nouvelle musique

    Gallimard|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy of the author's first work.
    Very rare dated and signed autograph inscription by Isidore Isou, one of the founders of Lettrism and important precursor to Situationism, to film producer and director Roland Tual who was close to the Surrealists: he opened the Surrealist gallery in 1926 with the exhibition "Paintings by Man Ray and objects from the islands".
    €1,200
  61. Le palais de Timour
    Jean MARTET

    Le palais de Timour

    Albin Michel|Paris 1937|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the advance copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Martet to Pierre Benoit.
    €120
  62. En Arrière
    Marcel AYMÉ

    En Arrière

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First collected and partly first edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Half brown sheep binding, spine with four raised bands underlined with black fillets, marbled paper effect boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved.
    Some minor foxing, a stain on the second cover board preserved, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
    Provenance: from the library of Marcel Augagneur with his curious bookplate pasted on a pastedown.
    Signed autograph inscription from Marcel Aymé to journalist Marcel Augagneur ("Gringoire" and "L'écho de Paris") who used the pseudonym Marc de Saligny for his writing.
    €120
  63. Figures et paraboles
    Paul CLAUDEL

    Figures et paraboles

    Nrf|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    A small tear to the middle of the front cover, discreet numbering in the upper right corner of the verso of the front cover
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Claudel to Ida Rubinstein: "à Ida Rubinstein son ami. P. Claudel." ["to Ida Rubinstein his friend. P. Claudel."]
    Star dancer of the celebrated Ballets Russes, icon of the Belle Époque, patron of the arts, Ida Rubinstein played the role of Joan in Paul Claudel's Joan of Arc at the Stake, during the first orchestral version performed in May 1938 in Basel. She also commissioned Maurice Ravel's famous Boléro. After leading a...
    €350
  64. Petit-Louis
    Eugène DABIT

    Petit-Louis

    Nrf|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Covers very lightly soiled.
    Autograph inscription signed by Eugène Dabit to Monsieur Quiret-Vauquelin: "... ce récit d'une jeunesse faubourienne..." ["... this account of a suburban youth..."]
    €80
  65. La volupté d'être
    Maurice DRUON

    La volupté d'être

    Julliard|Paris 1954|14 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pure laid paper, ours one of a few hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Half red morocco binding with bands, smooth spine very lightly faded without concern, boards, endpapers and pastedowns of moiré effect paper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
    Autograph inscription dated 1957 and signed by Maurice Druon to a friend named Elisa: "... cette introduction à quelques problèmes qui nous sont communs avec la volupté d'être assez près d'elle pour la connaître. Maurice Juin 57." ["... this introduction to some problems we share with the pleasure of being close enough to her to know her...
    €450
  66. Souffle-esprit
    François CHENG

    Souffle-esprit

    Seuil|Paris 1989|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite two creases at the upper and lower right corners of the front cover.
    Work illustrated with Chinese painting plates at the end of the volume.
    Autograph inscription signed by François Cheng to Gilbert Lascault, pataphysician, art critic and specialist notably of the work of Jean Dubuffet, Pierre Alechinsky, Christian Boltanski: "... en très proche pensée" ["... in very close thought"] enhanced with a small drawing representing a Chinese ideogram.


    €350
  67. Le cargo
    Henri QUEFFÉLEC

    Le cargo

    Editions Ouest-France|Paris 1989|15.50 x 23 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy with the illustrated dust jacket which has small tears to the head of the spine and boards.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Queffelec to friends named Jacqueline and Bernard.
    €80
  68. Ode à Charles Fourier
    André BRETON, Jean GAULMIER

    Ode à Charles Fourier

    Librairie C. Klincksieck|Paris 1961|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
    - Breton to Magritte: birth and immortality of Surrealism -

    First edition of Jean Gaulmier's critical study of André Breton's poem "Ode à Charles Fourier", published in its entirety with commentary. The poem is preceded by an important introduction in three parts: "Birth of the poem", "Surrealism and Fourierism" and "Fourierism and literature". Iconography. Restoration to the upper right-hand corner of page 65.
    Rare copy signed and inscribed by André Breton: "To René Magritte, another Prince of Attractions, his friend André Breton"
    Breton's inscription bears witness to...
    €3,000
  69. La retraite aux flambeaux
    Bernard CLAVEL

    La retraite aux flambeaux

    Robert Laffont|Paris 2002|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy with the illustrated dust jacket.
    Signed autograph inscription by Bernard Clavel to Muriel and Gilles Pudlowski.
    €60
  70. Barbe Bleue
    Amélie NOTHOMB

    Barbe Bleue

    Albin Michel|Paris 2012|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy with the illustrated dust jacket.
    Signed autograph inscription by Amélie Nothomb to a woman named Anne.
    €70
  71. La cour des grands
    Michel DÉON

    La cour des grands

    Gallimard|Paris 1996|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    New edition published three months after the first edition.
    Handsome copy complete with its publisher's wraparound band.
    Amusing dated autograph inscription signed by Michel Déon to Christine Fondville.
    €120
  72. Pirates du Rhône
    Bernard CLAVEL

    Pirates du Rhône

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1974|13 x 21 cm|broché
    New edition of which there were no deluxe copies and printed on the occasion of the television adaptation of this novel.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally discolored and faded, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Bernard Clavel to Madame Loyen.
    €60
  73. La nonne Alfarez
    José Maria de HEREDIA, Daniel VIERGE

    La nonne Alfarez

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1894|8.50 x 15 cm|relié
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Work illustrated by Daniel Vierge and engraved by Privat-Richard.
    Full blue cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double fillet and gilt date at foot, red morocco title-label, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed Paul Vié.
    Signed autograph inscription from José Maria de Heredia to Ludovic Halévy who was a playwright, novelist and also librettist, jointly with Henri Meilhac, notably for the most famous works of Jacques Offenbach (La vie Parisienne, La belle Hélène, La Périchole) and Georges Bizet with Carmen.
    Provenance: from the library of Ludovic Halévy with his...
    €600
  74. Les jours et les nuits
    Alfred JARRY

    Les jours et les nuits

    Mercure de France|Paris 1897|12 x 19 cm|relié
    Edition with some parts in first edition.
    Half black shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, two small lacks to right margin of front board and foot of spine.
    Rare and precious signed autograph inscription from Alfred Jarry to the poet Fernand Gregh, friend of Marcel Proust.

    €3,500
  75. Goupi mains rouges à Paris
    Pierre VÉRY

    Goupi mains rouges à Paris

    Editions de Flore|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
    Spine browned, paper yellowed.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Véry to the poet Albert-Jean who was close to the Grand-Guignol theatre.
    €150
  77. Avec mon meilleur souvenir...
    Françoise SAGAN

    Avec mon meilleur souvenir...

    Plon|Paris 1984|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the slightly wrinkled spine.
    Autograph inscription signed by Françoise Sagan to photographer Serge Tamagnot.


    €700
  78. First edition copy of Hugo's political manifesto offered to his grandchildren Jeanne and Georges, signed ‘Papapa'
    Actes et paroles - Avant l'exil 1841-1851
    Victor HUGO

    Actes et paroles - Avant l'exil 1841-1851

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1875|19.50 x 25 cm|relié

    Actes et paroles - Avant l'exil, 1841-1851 [Words and Deeds - Before the Exile, 1841-1851]
    Michel Lévy frères, Paris 1875, 19,5x25cm, bound.
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on chine, most limited deluxe edition of this important collection of speeches, public declarations, and political texts intended for French parliament (Chamber of Peers, Constituent Assembly and Legislative Assembly), all written - as stated in the title - prior to his exile. These important texts address freedom of the press, theater and education, as well as the abolition of the death penalty.
    Half red shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated in gilt lengthwise, marbled paper...

    €17,000
  80. Les grandes Vacances 1939-1945
    Francis AMBRIÈRE

    Les grandes Vacances 1939-1945

    Les Editions de la Nouvelle France|Paris 1946|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on white laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy of this work retrospectively awarded the Prix Goncourt in 1946 for the year 1940.
    Signed autograph inscription from Francis Ambrière to Janine Paoly: "... dont j'espère depuis si longtemps que je prévois la voir davantage avec un espoir toujours plus entêté et ma vieille et respectueuse amitié." ["... whom I have hoped for so long that I foresee seeing her more with an ever more stubborn hope and my old and respectful friendship."]


    €350
  81. Orealla
    Roy HEATH

    Orealla

    Seuil|Paris 1984|14.50 x 22.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's full black paper boards, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Roy Heath to writer James Baldwin: "For James Baldwin whose work I admire greatly. Roy Health."
    James Baldwin's writings describe personal dilemmas questioning the difficult social and psychological pressures that hinder not only the integration of Black people, but also gay or bisexual men in 20th century Western societies, particularly in the United States.
    €800
  82. La politique et les partis
    Emmanuel BERL

    La politique et les partis

    Editions Rieder|Paris 1932|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, service de presse stamp at foot of back cover.
    Spine very lightly sunned, two small stains in right margin of front cover, complete with publisher's slip.
    Signed and inscribed by Emmanuel Berl to film producer and director Roland Tual who was close to the Surrealists: he opened the Surrealist gallery in 1926 with the exhibition "Paintings by Man Ray and Objects from the Islands".

    €80
  83. Monsieur Malaussène
    Daniel PENNAC

    Monsieur Malaussène[Mr. Malaussène]

    Gallimard|Paris 1995|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vélin pur chiffon de Lana, the only deluxe issue (grands papiers).
    A very fine copy.
    Moving and beautiful inscription by Daniel Pennac to his great friend Franklin Rist (to whom he dedicated Comme un Roman) added below the printed dedication: "Et grâce à ton amitié, Franklin, qui nourrit chaque ligne, et dont un lecteur attentif trouverait même la trace entre les mots. D. Pennac" [And thanks to your friendship, Franklin, which influenced each line, an observant reader would even find its trace between the words. D. Pennac] with a drawing of a little man carrying, like Atlas or Sisyphus, a...
    €1,200
  84. Ombre et lumière
    Jean FRÉLAUT

    Ombre et lumière

    Aux dépens des cinq-vingt|s. l. 1935|30 x 40 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition consisting of a suite of 14 original etchings by Jean Frélaut printed in 26 numbered copies on vellum and signed by Jean Frélaut.
    Each proof on cream vellum is mounted under mat, signed and numbered in pencil by Jean Frélaut.
    Two tears at head and foot of the slipcase spine.
    Handsome and rare copy.
    €1,800
  85. La Route des Flandres
    Claude SIMON

    La Route des Flandres

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1960|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 7 hors commerce copies out of 87 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe issue (grands papiers).
    Signed and inscribed by Claude Simon using a sentence of page 306: "Mais comment savoir, que savoir?" [But how to know, what to know?]
    Rare first edition inscribed by the author.
    €2,500
  86. Une mort très douce
    Simone de BEAUVOIR

    Une mort très douce

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Small rust stains on the first endpaper, small stains to the upper right corner of the title page, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Simone de Beauvoir to photographer Serge Tamagnot.
    €1,200
  87. "Oh..."
    Philippe DJIAN

    "Oh..."

    Gallimard|Paris 2012|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Edition from the same year as the first.
    A tiny stain to the upper right corner of the first cover.
    Handsome copy complete with its wraparound band "Prix interallié 2012".
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Philippe Djian to a man named Franklin.
    €60
  88. Les écrits des prisonniers politiques
    Bernadette MORAND

    Les écrits des prisonniers politiques

    P.U.F.|Paris 1976|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Bernadette Morand to a couple of friends.
    €60
  89. Tel qu'en lui-même...
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Tel qu'en lui-même...

    Mercure de France|Paris 1932|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on pure laid paper Lafuma
    Handsome copy with full margins, a shadow at the head of the dedication left by a bookseller's description label.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Georges Duhamel to Monsieur Loret: "... qui guide notre barque par de très mauvais temps..."
    €70
  90. La chaussée des géants
    Pierre BENOIT

    La chaussée des géants

    Albin Michel|Paris 1922|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, with printed service de presse stamp at foot of back cover.
    Bradel binding in full sea-green boards, smooth spine with some light rubbing, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Benoit: "A Madame Léon Daudet , pour lui dire mon amitié, et aussi qu'elle se trompe absolument en ce qui concerne le jeune Laboulbène. Son Pierre Benoit" ["To Madame Léon Daudet, to express my friendship, and also that she is absolutely wrong about young Laboulbène. Her Pierre Benoit"].
    €80
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