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

First edition illustrated with a drawing by Georges Rochegrosse engraved as frontispiece.
Occasional foxing.
Bradel binding in red half-cloth, smooth spine decorated with a central gilt fleuron, double gilt fillet at foot, brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph inscription from Théodore de Banville to Edouard Pailleron.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Iconography.
Foxing to edges.
Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by André Wogenscky to Goy Weelen.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine and boards marginally sunned without gravity.
Cover illustrated with a drawing by Raoul Ubac.
Retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Lescure to Georges Goldfayn: "A toi mon cher Georges ce 1848 dont la révolution n'a pas empêché la gauche d'être gauche et ne l'a pas pas rendu adroite pour autant. Avec l'amitié de Karl. J. Lescure" ["To you my dear Georges this 1848 whose revolution did not prevent the left from being left and did not make it skillful for all that. With the friendship of Karl. J. Lescure"].
Jean Lescure crossed out, at the very end of the volume, the last intervention of the Game Leader, one of the characters of this dramatic poem in three days, to add, in manuscript this remark for the attention of Georges Goldfayn: "Et comme il n'y pas (mot illisible) que cela arrive jamais pourquoi voulez-vous que la révolution finisse. Budapest nov. 1956" ["And as there is no (illegible word) that this ever happens why do you want the revolution to end. Budapest Nov. 1956"]

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Arches vellum reserved for friends of the author.
Handsome copy illustrated with 3 illustrations by Raoul Ubac, Gustave Singier and Léon Gischia.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Lescure to Georges Goldfayn: "... qui a des faiblesses pour mes bavardages, voici ceux de mes gnomides bien pires mais l'amitié est d'abord celle de Jean Lescure." ["... who has weaknesses for my chatter, here are those of my gnomides much worse but friendship is first that of Jean Lescure."]

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Alphonse Boudard to André Ventelon.

First edition on ordinary paper.
A right-angle lack to the front cover, a tear at the foot of the front cover.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Elsa Triolet: "A Rita et à Vercors, un début de voyage... Elsa." ["To Rita and to Vercors, a beginning of a journey... Elsa."]

First edition in French, printed on ordinary paper, with mention of third edition.
One tear repaired with adhesive strip at foot of spine.
Signed autograph inscription from William Goyen to Christian Giudicelli: "To Christian with affection and friendship."

First edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Handsome copy despite minor stains of no consequence to one edge.
Bibliophile's blind stamp as bookplate at foot of endpaper.
Signed autograph inscription from François Mitterrand to Catherine Poulen.

New edition.
Blind bibliophile's stamp as bookplate at foot of first endpaper.
Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly ridged as usual, minor stains of no consequence on one edge.
Autograph inscription signed by François Mitterrand to Jean Yssert on the first endpaper.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Michel Déon to a couple of friends named Pierre and Madeleine: "... cette incursion dans le domaine de la mythologie grecque. En affectueux hommage." ["... this incursion into the realm of Greek mythology. In affectionate tribute."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Fine and amusing autograph inscription signed by Isabelle Lacamp on the half-title page to Jean-Pierre Richard, Carlo Rim's son: "Enfin!!! "le baiser du dragon" à croquer comme gourmandise pimentée, fontaine trépidante, au pays de Confucius, pastiche et parodie burlesque. Bon voyage en compagnie de "Tigre hilare" et "Etron pensif". Affectueusement, la "vieille jaune" Isabelle." ["Finally!!! 'the dragon's kiss' to savor like spicy delicacy, bubbling fountain, in the land of Confucius, pastiche and burlesque parody. Have a good trip in the company of 'Hilarious Tiger' and 'Pensive Turd'. Affectionately, the 'old yellow woman' Isabelle."]
A Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker, Carlo Rim was the friend and confidant of numerous artists and authors among the greatest figures of the 20th century: Antonin Artaud, Marcel Pagnol, Fernandel, Raimu, Max Jacob, Edith Piaf, Tristan Bernard, Jacques Prévert...
His son, Jean Pierre Richard, Jacques Prévert's godson, would follow in his father's illustrious footsteps, both artistically and socially, and would count among his close friends Simenon and Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite small wormholes on the edges.
Amusing signed autograph inscription by Bernard Thomas on the half-title page to Jean-Pierre Richard, Carlo Rim's son: "Pour Jean-Pierre, par ma chandelle verte, j'espère que ça va faire de l'oseille." ["For Jean-Pierre, by my green candle, I hope this will make some money."]
A Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker, Carlo Rim was the friend and confidant of numerous artists and authors among the greatest figures of the 20th century: Antonin Artaud, Marcel Pagnol, Fernandel, Raimu, Max Jacob, Edith Piaf, Tristan Bernard, Jacques Prévert...
His son, Jean Pierre Richard, Jacques Prévert's godson, would follow in his father's illustrious footsteps, both artistically and socially, and would count among his close friends Simenon and Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Louis Althusser to Monsieur Derché.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
Precious dated autograph inscription signed by Jean Echenoz to Benoîte Groult.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Spine slightly sunned with a central tear, adhesive paper marks on endpapers.
Signed autograph inscription from Jean de La Varende to his friend Georges Poupet.

First edition.
Half brown cloth binding, smooth spine decorated with blind fillets, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
Foxing mainly affecting the edges.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Catulle Mendès to Léon Gambetta.

Rare autograph letter dated January 25, 1975 and signed by William Goyen, in French (with some errors) to Christian Giudicelli thanking him for his kindness and availability (24 lines in black ink).
Fold marks inherent to mailing.
Sometimes addressing him formally, sometimes informally, William Goyen warmly thanks his correspondent: "Merci de votre entretien que me plait beaucoup. C'est dommage qu'on a abrégé, mais tu peut à en user plus tard, n'est-ce pas ?" ["Thank you for your interview which pleased me very much. It's a pity that it was shortened, but you can use more of it later, can't you?"]
William Goyen regrets not being able to correspond as regularly as he would like with Christian Giudicelli: "trop de mois sont passé sans nouvelles de vous, mais nous ne pouvions écrire à faute de la grève. Mon cher ami. Que nous pouvions parler : il y a tant de choses que je voudrais prendre part à toi... je vous remerciez mille fois les tendresses et les bontés quand j'étais la avec toi et mon ami de grand prix Maurice Coindreau." ["too many months have passed without news from you, but we couldn't write because of the strike. My dear friend. How we could talk: there are so many things I would like to share with you... I thank you a thousand times for the tenderness and kindness when I was there with you and my dear friend Maurice Coindreau."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, blind-stamped bookplate at foot of half-title page.
Signed autograph inscription by François Mitterrand to René Doré on the half-title page.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine slightly sunned and warped, blind-stamped bookplate at foot of half-title page.
Complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
Signed and inscribed by François Mitterrand to Claude Bourdet on the title page which has a tiny marginal lack at head.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Sophie Bramly to a woman named Micaela: "Par ce qu'il est temps de tout saisir des subtilités qui nous écartent de notre chemin !" ["Because it is time to grasp all the subtleties that lead us away from our path!"].

Requiem for a Nun
First edition, one of 750 numbered copies signed by the author, the only grands papiers (deluxe) copies.

Publisher's binding in half black cloth, marbled paper boards.

Autograph signature of William Faulkner on the justification page.

A beautiful copy, complete with its original acetate dust jacket.

Autograph signed bristol card from Harry Mathews addressed to his close friend Claude Arthaud (24 lines in black ink) from his country retreat in Lans-en-Vercors, Isère, envelope included.
In this note filled with tender nostalgia, Harry Mathews shares with his correspondent the sadness he felt at not being able to reach her when she was in Paris and the difficulty of contacting her: "Je t'ai appelé trois fois à Paris aux dates que tu m'avais indiquées. La troisième fois une vois (sic) extraordinairement émilienne a prononcé la formule si familière : "c'est de la part de qui ? Madame, elle est n'est pas là, monsieur." ["I called you three times in Paris on the dates you had given me. The third time an extraordinarily Emilian voice pronounced the so familiar formula: 'who shall I say is calling? Sir, madam is not here.'"]
Before going to New York, Harry Mathews hopes to finally be able to speak with Claude Arthaud: "... je passerai quelques jours à Paris. Y seras-tu pour qu'on se parle (au moins) enfin?" ["... I will spend a few days in Paris. Will you be there so we can talk (at least) at last?"]
Despite a melancholy that surfaces in this letter, the American writer exudes joie de vivre: "Je suis heureux dans ma nouvelle vie, malgré mes idées sur les choses de ce monde. Tout ce qui m'arrive (lire : ce que j'ai voulu) me semble à la fois incroyable et incroyablement naturel." ["I am happy in my new life, despite my ideas about the things of this world. Everything that happens to me (read: what I wanted) seems to me both incredible and incredibly natural."]
The note ending with an affectionate: "Je t'embrasse - Harry." ["I embrace you - Harry."]

Edition printed in 2000 copies.
Work illustrated with drawings in text and full-page in black and colors by the author.
Spine sunned with small lacks at head and foot, handsome interior condition.
Signed autograph inscription from Serge enhanced with a small drawing depicting a naval anchor, a heart and a star: "Pour toi Carlo Rim, marseillais de Paris cette rue du monde affectueusement d'un parisien de Marseille." ["For you Carlo Rim, Marseillais of Paris this street of the world affectionately from a Parisian of Marseille."]
Carlo Rim was a Provençal writer, author of "Ma belle Marseille", a caricaturist, a filmmaker and was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob and André Salmon whom he met in Sanary.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Two lacks at foot of spine and lower right corner of first cover, a light stain at center of first cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Prévost to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Minor stains to foot of covers.
Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Bourdieu to Nabile Izris.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Renaud Camus to Claude Arthaud: "... en très voisine amitié..."

First edition.
Half brown sheep bindings, smooth spines decorated with triple gilt fillets and gilt decorative motifs, gilt friezes at head and foot, marbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers (soiled, with black ink stains, lacks or corner restorations, significant lack to the rear board of the first volume) and spine preserved, modern pastiche bindings.
Foxing, one stain at the foot of the leaves in the first half of the second volume not affecting the text.
Very rare autograph inscription signed by François René de Chateaubriand on the half-title page of the first volume to his secretary and faithful friend [Bernard Jean Erhard Desmousseaux] de Givré.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Light scratches and corner crease marks on the front cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Thierry Maulnier to François de la Magloire.

First edition.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Françoise Giroud to Claude Merikelon.

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Boards slightly soiled.
Rare and precious autograph inscription signed by Ilya Ehrenburg, in Cyrillic, to Nathalie Sarraute.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
Iconography.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Colonel Rémy to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably a friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Minor lacks to film laminate at board corners.
Signed autograph inscription from José Giovanni to Jean-Pierre Richard enriched with the signature of Jean Schmitt.

First edition of the French translation established by Boris Vian, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine slightly sunned as usual.
Amusing signed autograph inscription from Boris Vian: "Pour le gars Chalugimot, avec les compliments du coétagiste de service." ["For the guy Chalugimot, with compliments from the service co-tenant."]

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine slightly sunned.
Rare and precious autograph inscription signed by Alain Badiou: "A Nathalie Sarraute, bien que dans d'autres voies." ["To Nathalie Sarraute, though in other ways."]

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
A slight crease mark to the lower right corner of the front cover, covers slightly soiled but without significance.
Precious and friendly autograph inscription signed by the author to Françoise and Antoine Blondin.

Paz en la Guerra
First edition of the first work by Miguel de Unamuno.

Binding in full marbled cloth, spine in five compartments set with gilt stippling and adorned with gilt fleurons, title pieces and name of the author in olive green sheep, some scratches on the spine ends and in the margins of the boards, marbled endpapers.
Two restored tears affecting the text to pages 305-306 and 319-320, ex-dono in purple pencil by a former owner of the work on the half-title page, library stamp printed on the title page.

Rare autograph presentation signed by Miguel de Unamuno: “A J. M. Robledo sin amigo Miguel de Unamuno.”

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy with the dust jacket.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Yann Queffelec to a friend named Anne.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine very slightly sunned without consequence.
Fine and political signed autograph inscription by Mohammed Khaïr-Eddine: "A Christian Giudicelli ce déterreur marocain qui finira bien par écraser la tête assassine de son Roi. Bien amicalement. Mohammed K.E. 1973." ["To Christian Giudicelli this Moroccan digger-up who will eventually crush the murderous head of his King. With friendship. Mohammed K.E. 1973."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Freustié to Christian Giudicelli.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine very lightly sunned without gravity.
Autograph inscription signed by Mohammed Khaïr-Eddine: "A Christian Giudicelli ces images d'un Maroc qu'il connait bien. Très amicalement. KhaïrEddine." ["To Christian Giudicelli these images of a Morocco that he knows well. Very cordially. KhaïrEddine."]

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very slightly sunned without consequence.
Signed autograph inscription from William Cliff to Christian Giudicelli: "A toi mon cher Christian, de tout coeur, William." ["To you my dear Christian, wholeheartedly, William."]

First edition.
Publisher's white paper boards, slight damage to headcaps without consequence, photographic cover.
Autograph inscription from Pierre Monnier to Jean-Pierre Rudin: "... qui aime que les pendules soient à l'heure avec l'amitié de Pierre Monnier." ["...who likes the clocks to be on time with the friendship of Pierre Monnier."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very lightly sunned without consequence.
Signed autograph inscription from William Cliff to Christian Giudicelli: "Mon cher Christian, donne-toi donc un peu de temps pour lire un ou deux poèmes. Je t'embrasse. William." ["My dear Christian, do give yourself a little time to read one or two poems. I embrace you. William."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Two light stains on the spine very slightly sunned without significance.
Autograph inscription signed by William Cliff to Christian Giudicelli: "Pour toi mon cher Christian cette longue et bizare errance, avec les sentiments de ton devoué. William." ["For you my dear Christian this long and strange wandering, with the feelings of your devoted. William."]

First edition.
Publisher's binding in full black cloth, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket featuring a spider web on the front cover.
Some asterisks in blue ballpoint pen at the head of certain paragraphs.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Jack Pallam to a man named Jacques.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Henri Thomas to Christian Giudicelli: "... en souvenir des amicales conversations et pour l'avenir. Henri" ["... in memory of friendly conversations and for the future. Henri"]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Alain Borer to Christian Giudicelli across three pages, composed as follows: on the first endpaper which has been cut out, a printed stamp representing the god Horus exclaiming: "Pour Charles" ["For Charles"]; by lifting the window created by Alain Borer, one can see, on the half-title page, a printed stamp representing the god Anubis who, like Horus, expresses himself in these terms: "Zeus Anubis Giudicelli (les noms des deux dieux étant barrés)" ["Zeus Anubis Giudicelli (the names of the two gods being crossed out)"]
Finally, on the title page, this autograph inscription signed by Alain Borer above hieroglyphs printed with an ink stamp: "Pour Christian en souvenir de Will Starkie et de "Alain avait la manie de la collection". Affectueusement. Alain." ["For Christian in memory of Will Starkie and of "Alain had a collecting mania". Affectionately. Alain."]

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Beautiful autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Pour Christian ces instants dérobés, de la part de son ami qui l'embrasse sur beau papier. Roger. 8 Mars 96." ["For Christian these stolen moments, from his friend who embraces him on beautiful paper. Roger. 8 March 96."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Thomas to Christian Giudicelli: "... amicale pensée, souvenir souvenir que me veux-tu ?" ["...friendly thoughts, memory memory what do you want from me?"]

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian pour célébrer notre (déjà) longue amitié sans accident de parcours je t'embrasse. Roger. 6/9/85" ["To Christian to celebrate our (already) long friendship without any mishaps, I embrace you. Roger. 6/9/85"]

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Pour Christian mais entre nous demeure, ce qui est plus fort que la vie, le secret des jours partagés. Roger." ["For Christian but between us remains, what is stronger than life, the secret of shared days. Roger."]

First edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
A stain to upper left corner of back board, a small tear at foot of slightly sunned spine.
Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by William Humphrey in French to Christian Giudicelli.

First collected edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full beige cloth binding, smooth spine, green paper endpapers and pastedowns.
Work illustrated with drawings by Alexandre-Alecos Fassianos.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Louis Aragon to Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian Giudicelli de la part de deux amis de l'Italie..." ["To Christian Giudicelli from two friends of Italy..."] enriched with the signature of Hamid Foulâdvind.

First edition printed in 600 numbered copies on papel de hilo.
Full burgundy flexible boards binding, smooth spine with light superficial scuffs to joints, front board stamped in center with a blind-stamped bird reproducing the illustration from the front cover, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, decorative gilt board-edges on pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, all edges gilt.
Rare autograph inscription signed by José Bergamin: "A Willsen amigo JBergamin." ["To Willsen friend JBergamin."] enriched with a drawing representing a small bird between two flowers.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Chessex to Christian Giudicelli: "... les dérives de Jonas et l'amitié de Jacques Chessex." ["... the drifts of Jonas and the friendship of Jacques Chessex."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Jean-Louis Bory to Christian Giudicelli: "Pour Christian Giudicelli, presse-moi ! tu verras comme je suis sucré... Amicalement. JLouis Bory" ["For Christian Giudicelli, squeeze me! you'll see how sweet I am... Cordially. JLouis Bory"].

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by José Cabanis to Christian Giudicelli: "... mon voisin trop rare, en souvenir d'un ami disparu..." ["... my too rare neighbor, in memory of a departed friend..."]

First edition.
Handsome copy.
Rich iconography.
Autograph inscription signed by Alain Borer to Christian Giudicelli: "Pour Christian, tout en avant, dans la lumière et dans la force - en toutes proximités. Alain" ["For Christian, all forward, in light and in strength - in all proximities. Alain"] enhanced with an ink stamp design reminiscent of an Egyptian hieroglyph.

First edition in pocket book format, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Francis Ponge to the writer Christian Giudicelli.

New edition, with some parts in first edition as revised and corrected.
Spine lightly sunned without damage.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jacques Baron to Christian Giudicelli.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very lightly sunned without damage.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Thomas to Christian Giudicelli: "... ces récitations qui vont du grave au doux, du plaisant au sévère..." ["... these recitations which go from grave to gentle, from pleasant to severe..."]

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "A toi, Christian, que le bonhomme d'Ampère soit le signe de notre vie et de notre amitié, je t'embrasse. Roger." ["To you, Christian, may le bonhomme d'Ampère be the sign of our life and our friendship, I embrace you. Roger."]

First edition on ordinary paper.
Minor light stains of no consequence to margin of front cover, handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Chessex to Christian Giudicelli: "... cette histoire errante..." ["this wandering story..."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Small light stains on the fore edge and on the back cover, a handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Pierre Darroussin to a woman named Stéphanie.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full green cloth binding, smooth spine, green paper endpapers and pastedowns.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by René Depestre to the writer Christian Giudicelli.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A small fold to lower right corner of back cover, otherwise handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Autograph inscription signed by Bernard Frank to Christian Giudicelli.

First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on pure thread laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a lack to margin of the first endpaper.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Pour toi, mon Christian, la vie n'est pas brève car tu sais bien que "nous vivrons toujours" Roger." ["For you, my Christian, life is not brief because you know well that 'we will always live' Roger."]

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "Quarante ans après "arban" voici le garçon d'orage qui lui répond à sa manière... A toi, Christian, qu'il soit le gage "sur beau papier" de mon affection fraternelle et de ma tendresse. Je t'embrasse. Roger." ["Forty years after "arban" here is the storm boy who responds to him in his own way... To you, Christian, may it be the token "on beautiful paper" of my brotherly affection and my tenderness. I embrace you. Roger."]

First edition, printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Louis Bory to Christian Giudicelli: "... ou les difficultés de n'être pas cheval..." ["... or the difficulties of not being a horse..."] enhanced with an original drawing in black felt-tip pen depicting two zebras facing each other.

First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine and covers marginally and lightly yellowed, complete with publisher's slip.
Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by John Fowles to Christian Giudicelli.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vrigny to his friend Christian Giudicelli: "A Christian, à qui je dois beaucoup de cette joie pour qu'il la garde toute sa vie dans son coeur, son ami. Roger. 17/3/74" ["To Christian, to whom I owe much of this joy so that he may keep it all his life in his heart, his friend. Roger. 17/3/74"]

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, an advance copy.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Adolf Rudnicki to Jacques Duchâteau.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the slightly sunned spine.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Pierre Getzler.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Perec to Chantal Labre.

First edition in paperback format.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Pascal Quignard to Chantal (Labre).

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the press.
Some worming to first endpaper, otherwise handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
Fine signed autograph inscription from Emmanuel Berl: "A Claude ces huit grâces qu'elle a déjà lues & que j'eusse voulu qu'elle illustrât. Avec la tendre et malheureuse affection & les hommages d'Emmanuel Berl." ["To Claude these eight graces which she has already read & which I would have wished her to illustrate. With tender and unfortunate affection & the homages of Emmanuel Berl."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, with a photocopy of a press clipping included.
Signed autograph inscription from André Bay to Nadine Nimier: "Pour la grande Nadine cette énigme orchidée qui lui doit beaucoup. Son tout aimant André Bay." ["For the great Nadine this orchid enigma which owes her much. Her loving André Bay."] enhanced with a small drawing of an orchid.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe copies after 16 Holland.
Handsome full-margined copy with two slight lacks to spine, small worming to some deckled edges.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Merlay to Marcel Willard.

First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Handsome copy despite two small marginal tears of no consequence.
Signed and inscribed by Mathias Malzieu to a man named Rémi, accompanied by a drawing of a smiling figure.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed and inscribed by André Figuéras to Dona Sangor.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine very lightly sunned, one stain to margin of back cover.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Dominique de Roux to his friend Vladimir Dimitrijevic, founder of L'Age d'Homme publishing house: "Pour toi Vladimir notre exemple à tous. Affection. 21 Dec. 1967." ["For you Vladimir, our example to all. With affection. 21 Dec. 1967."]

First edition, one of 6 numbered copies on Japan paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies after 2 on China paper.
Half blue morocco binding with corners, faded spine with five raised bands set with dots and decorated with double gilt fillets, some minor rubbing to spine, double gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of combed paper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed Ach. Pollet.
Work illustrated by G. Lami.
Moving signed autograph inscription from Gaston Derys: "A ma chère Minnie, à ma chère femme, je dédie ce livre d'amour, où chante l'écho de nos baisers." ["To my dear Minnie, to my dear wife, I dedicate this book of love, where echoes the song of our kisses."]

New edition, one of the copies on laid paper.
Spine slightly sunned at head and foot with two small lacks.
Work illustrated, as frontispiece, with a portrait of the author by Pierre-Eugène Vibert.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Lucien Descaves to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated by Jiri Kolar.
Some reading marks in blue ballpoint pen in the margins of certain paragraphs.
Manuscript signature by Jiri Kolar.

First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite two creases to lower corners of boards.
Signed autograph inscription from Severo Sarduy to Georges Raillard and his wife.

Definitive edition of the thirteenth volume of Ballades françaises.
Bradel binding in half blue-grey cloth, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with a gilt fleuron, brown shagreen title-label with marginal scratches and gilt volume number, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Preface by Pierre Louÿs.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Fort to Count Henri de Nanteuil.

First edition printed in 1500 copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Claude Aveline to his friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably a friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob: "A toi Carlo, qu'un interview vient de me rendre dans toute sa forme, pour le plaisir de te donnerle bo,jour d'un vieux fantôme (toujours ton aîné) et d'un festival à un autre - ce que nous voilà devenus... - Claude Aveline l'Ile-Aux-Moines octobre 1983. 12 rue théophraste Renaudot 75015 Paris." ["To you Carlo, whom an interview has just restored to me in all his form, for the pleasure of giving you greetings from an old ghost (still your elder) and from one festival to another - what we have become... - Claude Aveline l'Ile-Aux-Moines October 1983. 12 rue théophraste Renaudot 75015 Paris."]

First edition of this issue almost entirely devoted to Guillaume Apollinaire.
The endpaper is detached, spine and covers marginally sunned, paper yellowed.
Two press clippings enclosed.
Contributions by Louis de Gonzague-Frick, Roch Grey, Albert Gleizes, Jean Metzinger, Léopold Survage...

Final edition of the thirteenth volume of Ballades françaises et Chroniques de France.
Bradel binding in half blue-grey cloth, smooth spine very lightly darkened decorated with a gilt fleuron, brown shagreen title-label with two small scratches and gilt volume number, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Fort to Count Henri de Nanteuil: "... Qu'est-ce que la poésie ? Une chanson qu'on parle." ["... What is poetry? A song that one speaks."]

Definitive edition of the second volume of the Ballades françaises.
Bradel binding in half blue-grey cloth, smooth spine slightly darkened decorated with a gilt fleuron, brown shagreen title-label with scratches and gilt volume number, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Fort to Baron Henri de Nanteuil.

Definitive edition of the eleventh volume of Ballades françaises et Chroniques de France.
Contemporary Bradel binding in half blue-grey cloth, smooth spine slightly darkened decorated with gilt fleuron, brown shagreen title label with scratches and gilt volume number, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved.
Full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Fort to Madame Henri de Nanteuil ending with the poet's famous verses which constitute one of the most celebrated hymns to peace: "... On pourrait faire une ronde autour du monde, si tous les gens du monde voulaient se donner la main." ["... We could make a circle around the world, if all the people in the world wanted to hold hands."]