Signed Books, Presentation Copies

Christian MILLAU
Au Galop des Hussards - Dans le tourbillon littéraire des années 50
Editions de Fallois|Paris 1999|15.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Christian Millau to Jean-Pierre Rudin: "... le récit d'une époque épique..." ["... the story of an epic era..."], the latter having offered it to a friend named Pierre for his 91st birthday and bearing a signed autograph inscription.

€50
Bernard THOMAS
Ni Dieu ni Maître, les Anarchistes
Tchou|Paris 1969|18 x 10.50 cm|broché
First edition of this selection of quotations compiled and presented by Bernard Thomas.
Two tears to spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Bernard Thomas to a friend named Jean-Pierre.
€50
Jean BUTIN
Henri Béraud
Editions Horvath|Roanne 1979|15.50 x 25 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, one of 300 numbered copies bound in full cloth, the only deluxe copies.
Publisher's binding in full brown cloth, smooth spine, with a photographic portrait of Henri Béraud in a medallion on the first cover.
Precious dated and signed autograph inscription from Jean Butin to Germaine Béraud, Henri's widow: "A Germaine Béraud, qui, après les derniers beaux jours, partagea le pain noir de l'épreuve et de l'injustice. En souhaitant que ce livre puisse contribuer à servir la mémoire du grand écrivain. Le 3/8/79." ["To Germaine Béraud, who, after the last beautiful days, shared the dark bread of hardship and injustice. Hoping that this book may help serve the memory...
€200
Pierre MAC ORLAN
Lettre autographe signée adressée à Carlo Rim le priant de trouver un rôle de figurant pour l'un de ses amis dans "Justin de Marseille"
s. l. s. d. [1935]|14 x 27 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter signed by Pierre Mac Orlan addressed 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 (14 lines in black ink).
Pierre Mac Orlan asks Carlo Rim, screenwriter of Justin de Marseille, to find an extra role for one of his friends:
"1bis rue Tardieu (18e) tel : Nord 55-38.
Mon vieux Carlo,
Voici avec cette lettre, un ami Pierre Marienne. C'est un chic type et un homme de valeur. Il vient de Sousse où il était universitaire. En ce moment, il a besoin de vivre. En attendant que l'horozon s'éclaircisse, peux-tu lui trouver...
€200
Gérard de NERVAL
Scènes de la vie orientale : les femmes du Caire[Scenes of Oriental Life: The Women of Cairo. True First Edition of Voyage to the Orient]
Ferdinand Sartorius|Paris 1848|13.50 x 22 cm|relié
Ferdinand Sartorius | Paris 1848 | 13,5 x 22 cm | one volume bound in shagreen & one note

First edition, rare and very sought after according to Clouzot. Precious copy with the title page having the correct date of 1848. This work is the first to be published recounting Nerval's stay in Egypt and will be followed the same year by Femmes du Liban. These two main texts will form the famous Voyage en Orient in 1851.
Copy free from foxing, some leaves have angular fold marks.

Binding in half green shagreen, spine in four compartments enhanced with gilt stipples, decorated with double gilt spine panels and fleurons, black fillets, some signs of...
€10,000
René CLAIR
Bristol autographe signé à Carlo Rim
S. n.|Cannes Janvier 1976|13.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille
Autograph signed carte de visite from René Clair, at his Parisian address, addressed to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim.
(9 lines in black ink).
Carlo Rim added a date in the lower right margin of the verso of the card.
"Pardonne moi, cher Carlo de répondre si tard à ta gentille lettre que je n'ai lue que d'un oeil (opération de la cataracte) et trouve, ici, je te prie, les voeux retardataires et les amitiés affectueuses pour vous de ton fidèle René." ["Forgive me, dear Carlo, for replying so late to your kind letter which I have read with only one eye (cataract operation) and find, here, please accept my belated wishes and affectionate...
€120
Pierre MAC ORLAN
Oeuvres poétiques complètes
Le capitole|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|relié
First collected edition.
Half red morocco binding with corners, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with black fillets, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by Lucie Weill.
Handsome copy beautifully executed.
Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Mac Orlan 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.
€100
Pierre MONNIER
En écoutant Godeau
Editions Du Lérot|Tusson 1983|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
New edition with some parts in first edition for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Small black stains to upper left corner of front cover, otherwise handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Monnier to Vladimir Dimitriev.
€50
Hubert JUIN
Aragon
Gallimard|Paris 1960|12.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Complete with publisher's (advertising) slip, iconography.
Signed autograph inscription from Hubert Juin to the poet Charles Dobzynski of communist allegiance and close friend of Louis Aragon, the latter having been his witness at his marriage to his wife Elsa Triolet: "Pour Charles Dobzynski ici présent (en ces pages) cet Aragon, avec mon amitié." ["For Charles Dobzynski here present (in these pages) this Aragon, with my friendship."]
€80
Alphonse DAUDET
Lettre autographe signée
S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1941]|10 x 13 cm|une feuille
Signed autograph letter from Alphonse Daudet, 13 lines in black ink.
Fold marks inherent to postal delivery, small ink stains that have bled below the signature.
"My dear friend
at the Ministry of Agriculture, bad news. The application arrived at the cabinet without any recommendation from Madame Foucade. Would it be possible for Madame l'Epine to write a line immediately (words underlined) to the Minister, so that she flags this application - in short for illegible word, since it's only about admission to an examination - to the attention of Mr. de Boureuille Secretary-General, the Valette of the Thing? Kind regards and apologies. Alphonse...
€350
Marthe de KERRIEU, Francis POULENC
Mélie - Histoire d'une Cocotte de 1900
Arrault & Cie|Tours 1936|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Some foxing affecting mainly the endpapers.
Preface by Francis Poulenc, iconography.
Autograph inscription dated December 1936 and signed by Marthe de Kerrieu to a couple of friends presenting her wishes and wishing them happy holidays for the end of year, enhanced with the signature of Francis Poulenc.
€400
André BILLY
Proverbe sans Proverbe
Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1924|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 196 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only issue after 4 copies on Japan paper.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by André Billy to a critic named Dailly.
€60
Paul POIRET
Revenez-y
Nrf|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine slightly sunned with tears and damage at head and foot.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Poiret to (Gaston) Rageot.
€150
Jean d' ORMESSON, François SUREAU
Garçon de quoi écrire
Gallimard|Paris 1989|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean d'Ormesson to Brigitte Oechslin.

€120
Michel de SAINT PIERRE
Docteur Erikson
Grasset|Paris 1982|12.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Michel de Saint-Pierre to Michel Lesca: "... ce portrait d'un médecin non-conformiste..." ["...this portrait of a non-conformist doctor..."]
€40
Ilya EHRENBOURG
A la Rencontre de Tchékov
John Didier|Paris 1962|13 x 21 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Rare manuscript signature of Ilya Ehrenbourg on the endpaper.
€100
Louis ALTHUSSER
Montesquieu. La Politique et l'Histoire
P.U.F.|Paris 1959|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Louis Althusser to Jean-Pierre Richard: "Pour Monsieur Richard qui fut et reste mon premier maître, cette longue dissertation... et ma très respectueuse affection." ["For Monsieur Richard who was and remains my first master, this long dissertation... and my most respectful affection."]

€680
André THIRION
Eloge de l'Indocilité
Robert Laffont|Paris 1973|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Covers marginally shaded.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by André Thirion: "A la belle Lou Mollgaard que j'imagine mal chantant les filles de Camaret mais qui n'aurait pas déparé les plus beaux soirs de la Jungle. Avec l'admiration de l'auteur. Thirion" ["To the beautiful Lou Mollgaard whom I can hardly imagine singing the girls of Camaret but who would not have been out of place in the most beautiful evenings at the Jungle. With the author's admiration. Thirion"].

€60
Boris VIAN, James M. CAIN
Le Bluffeur
Gallimard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition in French, established by Boris Vian, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Bradel binding in full blue wood-grain paper, smooth spine with navy blue shagreen title-label set with red, covers and spine preserved.
Name of the dedicatee inscribed in blue ballpoint pen to the right of Boris Vian's autograph inscription.
Inscribed and signed by Boris Vian.
€1,500
Guy de MAUPASSANT
Fort comme la Mort[Strong as Death]
Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1889|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Half green morocco-grained shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with a gilt cartouche adorned with cold arabesque set with dots and gilt fillets, gilt friezes at head and foot, marbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt on deckled edges, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Guy de Maupassant to Monsieur Olivieri.
Provenance: from the library of the Count de Keller with his bookplate bearing the motto "Vaillant et veillant" pasted on the front pastedown.
€3,000
André SALMON
Le Monocle à deux Coups
Jean-Jacques Pauvert|Paris 1968|12.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally yellowed and foxed, front endpaper shaded due to the presence of a newspaper clipping.
Fine autograph inscription signed by André Salmon, paying tribute to Victor Hugo, to his close friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob: "A toi Carlo Rim, pour toi Aice, ma chanson des rues et des bois fourrée d'un art d'être grand-père. En embrassant Alice et Carlo. André Salmon La Hune (qui les attend) Mars 1968" ["To you Carlo Rim, for you Aice, my song of streets and woods...
€80
Jacques DYSSORD
Tropes
Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1924|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition printed in 200 copies, ours one of the numbered copies on Arches paper.
Spine and covers marginally and lightly darkened.
Autograph inscription signed by Edouard Champion 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 and André Salmon.
We include a calling card from Edouard Champion on which he specifies to the dedicatee his address in Gstaad at the Winter Palace hotel.
€50
Roger RABINIAUX
Monsieur le Ministère
Pierre Horay|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
First cover marginally shaded, small sunning at head and foot of spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Roger Rabiniaux to his friends Gilbert and Geneviève Lafragette: "... ce livre burlesque et lyrique mais qui n'est pas un jeu Gilbert, qui est le témoignage du désarroi d'un homme et d'une société... Mais qui est un cri tragique..." ["... this burlesque and lyrical book which is not a game Gilbert, which is the testimony of the disarray of a man and a society... But which is a tragic cry..."]
€60
Vincent MUSELLI
Les sept Ballades de Contradiction
S. n.|Paris 1941|19 x 28 cm|en feuilles
First edition printed in 300 numbered copies on pure Lafuma paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Vincent Muselli to N. Pascault.

€80
Jacques PRÉVERT, BRASSAÏ
Spectacle
Gallimard|Paris 1951|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition in paperback format.
Handsome copy considering the poor quality of this fragile paper, a small good-luck charm from the dedicatee at the head of the endpaper.
Covers illustrated by Brassaï and Jacques Prévert.
Autograph inscription dated summer 1969 in Antibes and signed by Jacques Prévert to Jean Folliet on pages 160-161, enhanced on the title page with a small drawing in black ink representing a puppet theater whose canopy encircles the title of the work and within which two characters can be distinguished.
On the verso of the back cover appears an autograph inscription signed by Brassaï: "Comme co-auteur de la couverture bien amicalement pour Jean...
€800
André MALRAUX
La Tête d'Obsidienne
Gallimard|Paris 1974|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.

Iconography at rear.

Precious autograph inscription signed by André Malraux to the diplomat and great resistance fighter, faithful among the faithful of General De Gaulle, Gaston Palewski to whom this work is dedicated below the printed dedication: "C'est pour vous distraire. Vous recevrez vos exemplaires convenables la semaine prochaine" ["This is to entertain you. You will receive your proper copies next week"].

€1,500
Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE, Robert DENOËL
Apologie de Mort à Crédit suivie de "Hommage à Emile Zola" par Louis-Ferdinand Céline
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1936|13.50 x 20.50 cm|agrafé
Rare first edition.
Spine and boards marginally sunned, boards slightly soiled, one transverse fold on the front board.
Reading marks and pencil annotations by the dedicatee in margins of some leaves.
Autograph inscription signed by Robert Denoël to the Provençal writer, filmmaker and caricaturist Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of Max Jacob.

€750
[Jacques LAURENT as] Cecil SAINT-LAURENT
Un Caprice de Caroline chérie
Editions Jean Froissart|Paris 1951|15 x 22.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition, one of 200 hors commerce copies numbered on salmon paper and reserved for friends of Martine Carol and Jacques Laurent, deluxe copy.
Spine of chemise sunned, boards of the red felt slipcase partially faded at their margins, press cuttings included.
Autograph inscription signed by Martine Carol who created the role of Caroline chérie to her friend the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu, Marcel Pagnol, but also Max Jacob and André Salmon: "A toi Carlo à qui je dois mon 1er film... avec l'espoir de te retrouver très très bientôt. Je t'embrasse Caroline Martine" ["To you Carlo to...
€300
Jean ANOUILH
Lettre autographe signée adressée à Carlo Rim
s. l. s. d. [circa 1960]|14 x 27 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter signed by Jean Anouilh addressed 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 (22 lines in blue ink).
"Dear Carlo Rim,
I am leaving Paris without having managed to telephone you. I am going to ask you a small thing that would give me great pleasure. I have an old friend, daughter of an even older friend Odette Talazac whom you knew. Georgette Talazac who is the ex-wife of Jonatte from the Opera is in trouble. She is stout, comical, shrewd (45 years old). I help her get extra work when I can (she can speak but prefers to appear several...
€200
Vincent SCOTTO
Lettre autographe signée à son grand ami Carlo Rim
S. n.|Paris 29 Janvier 1948|21 x 13.50 cm|une feuille
Amusing autograph letter signed by composer Vincent Scotto, sent from his Parisian home, to his great friend 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 (15 lines in blue ink) about his state of health and the upcoming pleasure of sharing a pastis with him once he is perfectly "vertical".
Folding traces inherent to postal handling.
"Mon cher vieux,
ta lettre m'a fait plaisir. J'ai été horizontal pendant quelques jours par la faute d'une saloperie de congestion mais tu me connais, je ne me suis pas laissé faire. Je suis maintenant un peu en biais et...
€150
André BRETON
Point du Jour
Nrf|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|relié
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Half red morocco with corners, spine with four raised bands slightly faded, marble-covered paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Lucie Weill.
Signed autograph inscription from André Breton to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker, Carlo Rim, intimate 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...
€580
Ilya EHRENBOURG
Sans reprendre haleine
Nrf|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine sunned with two tears and two lacks.
Rare signed autograph inscription from Ilya Ehrenburg 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, enhanced with the translator's signature.
€150
Jean PRÉVOST
Histoire de France depuis la guerre
Editions Rieder|Paris 1932|14 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Rives vellum, the deluxe issue after 10 on Japan paper.
Spine sunned, small foxing on some deckled edges.
Full-margined copy.
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.
€150
Georges SIMENON
L'âne rouge
Arthème Fayard & Cie|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Endpapers lightly and partially shaded without severity, spine imperceptibly lightened, handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by the great seducer Georges Simenon to the wife of the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim: "A ma femme N°2 de rechange Alice en dépit du ménage de rechange Carlo-Tigy en toute affection. Georges Simenon. Comme ça il y aura toujours du bonheur possible !" ["To my replacement wife No. 2 Alice despite the replacement household Carlo-Tigy with all affection. Georges Simenon. That way there will always be possible happiness!"]
€1,800
Maurice BARRÈS
Huit Jours chez M. Renan
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1913|12 x 19 cm|relié
First collected edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in red half cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown blue shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved.
Some light foxing affecting the edges.
Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Barrès to the lawyer and politician Joseph Paul-Boncour.
€180
Léon BLUM
Au théâtre - Première Série
Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1906|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Half marbled sheep binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt friezes and richly decorated gilt compartments, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
A handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Léon Blum to the lawyer and politician Joseph Paul-Boncour.

€800
Jacques CHARDONNE
Les Destinées sentimentales
Grasset|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on alfa reserved for the service de presse.
Half red morocco binding with corners, spine with four raised bands slightly faded, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Lucie Weill.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Chardonne to the Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker Carlo Rim, who was notably the friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol, as well as André Salmon and Max Jacob.
€200
Eugène IONESCO
Antidotes
Mercure de France|Paris 1977|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, an advance copy.
Handsome copy with dust jacket.
Autograph inscription from Eugène Ionesco to Maurice de Gandillac and his wife Geneviève.

€150
Félicien MARCEAU
Casanova ou l'Anti-Don Juan
Gallimard|Paris 1985|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
New edition.
Spine lightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Félicien Marceau to Gisèle Halimi.
€80
(inscribed to Jeanne de BELLUNE)
Maugis en Ménage
A. Méricant|Paris s. d. [1910]|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Repaired tears to joints, occasional light foxing.
Precious and humorous autograph inscription signed by Willy, then married to Colette, to Viscountess Jeanne de Bellune "A mademoiselle la vicomtesse Jeannot de Bellune. avec une profonde révérence. L'ouvreuse..." ["To Miss Viscountess Jeannot de Bellune. with deep reverence. The usherette..."]
Cover illustrated by Rapeno.
€500
Francis VIELÉ-GRIFFIN
Phocas le Jardinier précédé de Swanhilde, Ancaeus, Les Fiançailles d'Euphrosine
Mercure de France|Paris 1898|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
First edition, one of the copies from the first issue.
Bound in half bordeaux sheep, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with black fillets, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph inscription from Francis Viélé-Griffin to Marius Vallabrègue.
It should be noted that the gilder has stamped "Francis" in gilt for the author's name, and that the binder has slightly trimmed the inscription, cutting off the t and the s of "remerciements".
€120
Charles MAURRAS
Les amants de Venise, George Sand & Musset
Albert Fontemoing|Paris s. d. [1902]|13.50 x 20.50 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half saffron cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, chocolate brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Small traces of discoloration at foot of boards.
Work illustrated with medallion portraits of George Sand and Alfred de Musset.
Signed autograph inscription from Charles Maurras to lawyer and politician Joseph Paul-Boncour.
€200
Paul CHACK
Pavillon haut
Editions de France|Paris 1929|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 205 numbered copies on hollande paper, deluxe copy after 73 on japon.
Handsome full-margined copy.
Work illustrated with 6 maps drawn by Paul Chack and 5 engravings.
Manuscript signature by Paul Chack on the half-title page.
€120
Tristan TZARA
Grains et Issues
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1935|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine slightly sunned.
Autograph inscription by Tristan Tzara: "Au Journal des poètes, hommage de l'auteur".

€230
Alfred SAUVY
Les Quatre Roues de la Fortune - Essai sur l'Automobile
Flammarion|Paris 1968|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Alfred Sauvy to Hubert Beuve-Méry: "... en hommage reconnaissant pour sa grande oeuvre..." ["in grateful tribute to his great work..."]
€150
Charles MAURRAS, Frédéric LEFÈVRE
La Poésie dans nos Poètes - Entretien avec Charles Maurras
Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1923|13 x 17 cm|broché
First edition, one of 190 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing after 10 on Japan paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed manuscript quote by Charles Maurras: "L'esprit de parti ne respectera rien" ["The spirit of faction will respect nothing"] taken from page 11.
€120
Georges ARNAUD
Maréchal P...
Petite bibliothèque républicaine|Paris 1958|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Two small marginal tears to boards, paper yellowed.
Signed autograph inscription from Georges Arnaud to François Erval.
€60
Maurice BARRÈS
Gréco
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1912|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in red half cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, chocolate brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
Signed and inscribed by Maurice Barrès to the lawyer and politician Joseph Paul-Boncour.
€180
Théodore MONOD
Méharées
Actes Sud|Arles 1989|12 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
New edition.
Handsome copy despite minimal worming to edges.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Théodore Monod to Catherine Gandillac.
€150
Paul FORT
La Tourangelle
Flammarion|Paris 1925|13 x 19 cm|broché
Definitive edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
A small tear at foot of spine, handsome copy.

€80
Joseph JOFFO
Baby-Foot
Jean-Claude Lattès|Paris 1996|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
New edition.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Joseph Joffo to a man named Antoine on an endpaper: "Pour Antoine témoignage de mes rêves d'adolescent et l'amitié en prime" ["For Antoine, testimony of my adolescent dreams and friendship as a bonus"] accompanied by a drawing of a flower.
€60
Roger NIMIER
Le Hussard bleu
Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Rare signed autograph inscription from Roger Nimier to Madame Lusini: "...l'auteur responsable" ["...the responsible author"].
Fine and rare copy of this founding text of the literary movement of the Hussards gathering around Roger Nimier and Antoine Blondin Jacques Laurent, Kléber Haedens, Stephen Hecquet, Michel Déon...
€2,300
André MALRAUX (inscribed to Maurice BLANCHOT)
Le Musée imaginaire de la Sculpture mondiale, Tome II : Des bas-reliefs aux grottes sacrées - Exemplaire de Maurice Blanchot[The Imaginary Museum of World Sculpture, Volume II: From Bas-Reliefs to Sacred Grottoes — Maurice Blanchot’s Copy]
Gallimard|Paris 1954|18 x 23.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full cream cloth binding, complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
Spine of dust jacket sunned and with two small stains on the back panel
Precious signed autograph inscription from André Malraux to Maurice Blanchot.
While they knew each other at the NRF, it was primarily through several major articles by Blanchot devoted to Malraux that the two men "encountered" each other. After the war, Blanchot published in Bataille's ephemeral review 'Actualité' an article on l'Espoir that allowed him "to visibly inscribe his political reversal". In 1950-51, in his double article on "Le Musée...
€1,200
Anatole LE BRAZ
Ames d'Occident
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1911|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half sky blue cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, owner's name and double gilt fillets at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Rare signed autograph inscription from Anatole Le Braz to Emilie de Villiers.
€200
François PORCHÉ
Chez nos Frères du Canada
Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1925|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 196 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing with 4 copies on Japan paper.
A few small stains on the covers.
Autograph inscription signed by François Porché to J.H. Rosny.
€50
Élie WIESEL
... et la Mer n'est pas remplie... Mémoires 2
Seuil|Paris 1996|15 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Elie Wiesel to Maurice de Gandillac.
€170
Jean-François LYOTARD
Pérégrinations. Loi, Forme, Evénement
Editions Galilée|Paris 1990|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Three small light stains on the covers, handsome copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean-François Lyotard to Maurice de Gandillac.
€100
Paul FORT
Vive Patrie !
Flammarion|Paris 1950|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
Definitive edition, one of 882 numbered copies on pure linen paper reserved for the "Friends of Paul Fort".
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Paul Fort to André Allix: "... avec les distingués hommages et le très amical souvenir d'un vieux trouvère... Qu'est-ce que la poésie ? Une chanson qu'on parle..." ["...with distinguished homage and the very friendly remembrance of an old troubadour... What is poetry? A song that one speaks..."]
€60
Deluxe copy, exceptional inscription and historic manuscript: The Crown, the Ermine and the Sceptre of the Anarchist Heliogabalus
Deluxe copy, exceptional inscription and historic manuscript: The Crown, the Ermine and the Sceptre of the Anarchist Heliogabalus
Antonin ARTAUD, André DERAIN
Héliogabale ou l'Anarchiste couronné - Exemplaire de Carlo Rim[Heliogabalus or, the Crowned Anarchist] Enclosed: original menu signed by Artaud, Kisling, Raimu, etc.
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1934|14.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on alfa, the only grands papiers (deluxe copies) after 5 pur-fil paper.

Bound in half green morocco, paste paper boards, marbled paper endpapers, wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Lucie Weill.
Skilful and discreet repair to the top of a joint.
Illustrated with 6 vignettes by André Derain.

Handsome inscription signed by Antonin Artaud: “à Alice & à Carlo Rim que j'aime beaucoup parce que j'aime dans la vie tout ce qui est nature, franc et sans fard et la vie d'Héliogabale aussi est franche et sans fard et dans la ligne de la grande Nature. Antonin Artaud...
€10,000
Max JACOB
L'Homme de Cristal
Gallimard|Paris 1967|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
New edition with some parts in first edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours one of 10 hors commerce copies in Roman numerals reserved for the "Friends of Max Jacob," deluxe copy.
Fine copy.
Preface by Pierre-Albert Birot.
We include two autograph signed cards from (Jean) Denoël to Carlo Rim, great friend of Max Jacob, on Nrf letterhead, regarding the deluxe paper printing of this work and the request for a possible loan of a caricature of Max Jacob by Carlo Rim for an exhibition dedicated to the poet by the city of Orléans.
€150
Henry de MONTHERLANT
Brocéliande
Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 277 copies on pure thread paper, deluxe issue after 24 Madagascar and 68 Holland.
Fine copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Henri de Montherlant to Albert Gallant: "... cette comédie dramatique..." ["... this dramatic comedy..."]
€170
Paul FORT
Mon grand Pays ou l'Ombre du Trouvère s'étend sur la France
Flammarion|Paris 1950|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
Definitive edition, one of 610 numbered copies on pure thread paper reserved for the "Friends of Paul Fort".
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Fort to Doctor François Leboeuf recalling one of his most famous verses: "... ces chants de France avec les distingués hommages et le très amical souvenir du vieux trouvère... On pourrait faire une ronde autour du monde, si tous les gens du monde voulaient se donner la main..." ["... these songs of France with distinguished homage and the very friendly remembrance of the old troubadour... We could dance in a circle around the world, if all the people of the world...
€60
Émile ZOLA
Germinal
Charpentier|Paris 1886|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
Republished one year after the original.

Binding in half blue-grey percaline, spine decorated with a gilt fleuron in the centre and a double gilt filet at the bottom, brown shagreen title piece, discreet restorations on the joints, contemporary binding.

Handwritten presentation by Émile Zola to the publisher Ernest Flammarion.

Precious copy enriched with a handwritten presentation by the author set on one of his masterpieces.
€4,500
Édouard HERRIOT
La Porte océane
Hachette|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 6 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
Very handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Edouard Herriot to Elie Bouvet.

€200
Michèle LACROSIL
Sapotille et le Serin d'Argile
Gallimard|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
Gallimard, Paris 1960, 12 x 19cm, in original wrappers.

First edition, one of 40 numbered hors-commerce copies reserved for the author on pur fil paper, only deluxe copies.
Sunned spine, endpapers and inscribed half title page entirely shaded, remains of adhesive paper on the first endpaper and the last page of the text, press cutting attached.
Rare presentation copy signed by Michèle Lacrosil to her friends Gilbert et Geneviève Lafragette: "En témoignage d'amitié à Gilbert Lafragette. Sapotille est heureuse de dire à son parrain (et premier lecteur) sa reconnaissance et son affection et à Geneviève avec mon amitié...
€1,500
Jean GRENIER
Borès
Verve|Paris 1961|22.50 x 30 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's polychrome cardboard Bradel binding, smooth spine, joints with small tears at head and foot, cover specially designed by Francisco Borès.
Work illustrated with 8 original lithographs by the artist as well as 183 reproductions of his works, 12 of which are in color.
Very light harmless scuffs at foot of one joint.
Text by Jean Grenier.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Grenier: "A Jean Paulhan le plus affectueusement et fidélement. Jean." ["To Jean Paulhan most affectionately and faithfully. Jean."]
€350
Lucien BODARD
La Duchesse
Grasset|Paris 1979|14 x 23 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Spine very lightly sunned with small light halos.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Lucien Bodard to Jean-Louis Guillaud.
€50
Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS
Le Cru et le cuit
Plon|Paris 1964|16 x 24 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Claude Lévi-Strauss to anthropologist Georges Balandier: "... cette mythologie de la dynamique sociale..." ["... this mythology of social dynamics..."]
€580
Gérard de LACAZE-DUTHIERS, COLLECTIF
Anthologie des écrivains du Ve : Paris et le Quartier Latin - Souvenirs et Impressions
Bibliothèque de l'aristocratie|Paris 1953|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition of this selection and the notices on the authors established by Gérard de Lacaze-Duthiers.
Handsome copy complete with its publisher's slip.
Signed autograph inscription from Gérard de Lacaze-Duthiers to journalist Henry Lafragette thanking him for his laudatory article concerning this work.
Our copy is enriched with an autograph letter signed by Gérard de Lacaze-Duthiers to the same, on letterhead of the library of the aristocracy, dated May 30, 1959.
€80
Jean d' ORMESSON
Le Vent du Soir
Jean-Claude Lattès|Paris 1985|13.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy
Signed autograph inscription by Jean d'Ormesson to a woman named Annie: "... ce puzzle du monde..."

€120
Erik ORSENNA
Sur la Route de Papier
Stock|Paris 2012|13 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, with press cutting included.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Erik Orsenna to a woman named Isabelle: "... Et voilà, le reportage commencé en Inde par un appel chez vous... Bon voyage ! Et vive la douceur des surfaces ! Fidèlement Erik." ["... And there you have it, the report that began in India with a call to your home... Have a good trip! And long live the gentleness of surfaces! Faithfully Erik."]

€60
Alphonse BOUDARD
Lettre manuscrite adressée par Alphonse Boudard à son grand ami le journaliste bruxellois, également grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 16 Août 1984|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Manuscript letter dated and signed, 42 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing, envelope included.
An inscription in red ballpoint pen in the upper right corner of the missive: mort Aline Giono, this manuscript note being repeated in the upper left corner of the envelope.
"vieux,
oui, j'ai appris l'affreuse nouvelle. Pas un mot de Zoë (qui ne me donne pas son adresse, je n'ai donc pu lui répondre) Que dire ? On...
€300
Alphonse BOUDARD
Carte de voeux pour l'année 1988 adressée à son grand ami le journaliste bruxellois, également grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 1er Janvier 1988|15 x 21 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Dated and signed greeting card depicting Paul Léautaud captured by painter Viko with 15 lines from Alphonse Boudard, to his great friend and companion of well-lubricated lunches, Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Envelope included.
"Salut vieux,
merci de tes voeux... on essaiera de mijoter un livre selon tes goûts... aux petits oignons ! Si tu descends dans le sud, c'est à dire au soleil lumineux de Paris, fais nous signe ( à Louis ou à moi) et on bavardera un peu plus que la dernière fois. avec tous mes voeux pour 88, pour toi et les tiens... et mon amitié. ABoudard."...
€120
Jean d' ORMESSON
C'était bien
Gallimard|Paris 2003|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
A fold to the upper left corner of the back cover.
Handsome copy complete with its publisher's wraparound band.
Signed autograph inscription by Jean d'Ormesson to Luce Palmyre: "... les rires et les larmes..." ["... laughter and tears..."]

€120
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Voila, je viens de finir encore un livre. Celui-là de divertissement pure (sic) et anticlérical. "Madame de Saint Sulpice". Le roman d'une taulière qui tient un bordel de curés entre les deux guerres."Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Nice 20 Août 1995|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille
Handwritten letter dated and signed, 37 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
This missive is moreover written from the home of Louis Nucéra where Alphonse Boudard spends a few days of summer vacation each year.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing.
"ami,
merci de ta lettre. tu m'encourages toujours et, là, c'est encore plus important. Je suis d'ailleurs en piste pour le prix Giono, mais j'y ai de redoutables concurrents soutenus par leurs éditeurs Mazis basta !...
€250
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Les Grands Chemins tu as raison, c'est un livre formidable. De plein air et de grand style. On peut toujours relire Giono... la vie passe entre les lignes et la poésie... merveilleux ! "Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 2 Décembre 1996|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Dated and signed manuscript letter of 42 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing.
"vieux,
merci de ta formidable lettre... j'ai mis du temps avant de te répondre, débordé que je suis par les activités de "promotion" de Mme de Saint Sulpice. Fatigant tous ces trains, tous ces avions, ces attentes, ces blabla toujours les mêmes. Bah ! il y a des métiers plus pénibles et moins rémunérateurs. Je me demande toujours si mes premiers bouquins...
€300
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Je suis presque boycoté. Savoir pourquoi ? Le monde des lettres est auu main d'un clan... NRF... Sollers... et quelques autres, et ils savent que la meilleure tactique pour t'éliminer c'est de faire silence. "Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Nice 13 Mai 1999|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Manuscript letter dated and signed, 17 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-lubricated lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
This letter is moreover written from Louis Nucéra's home where Alphonse Boudard spends a few days of summer vacation each year.
A crease mark inherent to folding the letter for mailing.
"vieux
merci de ton envoie du papier de Michel Grodent. Il est effectivement très positif. J'espère que j'aurais d'autres articles dans la presse belge parce qu'ici ce n'est pas folichon. Je suis presque boycoté. Savoir...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Les Grands Chemins tu as raison, c'est un livre formidable. De plein air et de grand style. On peut toujours relire Giono... la vie passe entre les lignes et la poésie... merveilleux ! "Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 7 Décembre 1977|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Manuscript letter dated and signed, 17 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-lubricated lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A crease mark inherent to folding the letter for mailing, envelope included.
"ami,
bien reçu "Le Peuple" et ton papelard sublime. Bravo ! Merci ! etc... dans un monticule de paperasses qui s'accumulent sur mon bureau, j'ai perdu la carte qur tu m'as envoyée avec l'adresse de la fille de Giono. Je la retrouverai, mais quand ? (Je suis plutôt bordelique question classement, rangement etc...) Pour ne pas perdre trop...
€150
Jean GENET
Journal du Voleur[The Thief’s Journal]
Aux dépens d'un ami|s. l. • (Genève) [Geneva] s. d. [circa 1949]|19.50 x 29 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition reserved for subscribers only, one of 400 numbered copies on handmade Lana laid paper, the only issue along with 10 copies on Arches laid paper.
Autograph signature of the author on the justification page.
Handsome copy.
€1,200
Alphonse BOUDARD
Bristol manuscrit adressé à son grand ami le journaliste bruxellois, également grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens, André Tillieu lui présentant ses voeux pour l'année 1984
S. n.|Paris 30 Décembre 1983|12.50 x 8 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript card of 21 lines from Alphonse Boudard, on a printed visiting card, to his great friend and companion of wine-filled lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Envelope included.
"vieux, oui le hasard fait bien les choses... surtout que l'interview date de mon dernier passage à Bruxelles début novembre. Tout va bien pour le livre, mais mapièce quitte les planches. (As-tu reçu le livre ?) J'espère tout de même te voir à Paris bientôt. En attendant je te souhaite la fameuse bonne année. Qu'elle soit heureuse, fructueuse admirable... artistique etc... et... avec...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Ton papier me parvient en vacances... enfin au bord de la mer où je gratte un peu pour la gloire d'Alain Delon... son prochain film!"Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 25 Août 1975|21 x 27 cm|une feuille
Dated and signed manuscript letter of 31 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of wine-filled lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing, a pencil inscription "Manouche" in the upper left corner of the missive.
"ami,
ton papier me parvient en vacances... enfin au bord de la mer où je gratte un peu pour la gloire d'Alain Delon... son prochain film! Ca me comble ce que tu écris. C'est juste.. ll s'agit de dire tout ce qui doit être dit... que ça plaise ou non à ceux-ci ou à ceux-là. Mon...
€250
Bernard PIVOT
Les Mots de ma Vie
Albin Michel|Paris 2011|15 x 22 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Signed autograph inscription by Bernard Pivot to a woman named Bernadette.

€50
Jean-Bertrand PONTALIS
Avant
Gallimard|Paris 2012|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Amusing autograph inscription signed by Jean-Bertrand Pontalis to Doctor Jacques Chassigneux: "... qui me trouve toujours en grande forme, il exagère. C'était mieux avant, bien sûr mais, maintenant, ça pourrait être pire, bien sûr aussi. Avec mon amitié et ma gratitude." ["... who always finds me in great shape, he exaggerates. It was better before, of course, but now it could be worse, of course too. With my friendship and gratitude."]
€80
Paul CLAUDEL
La Messe là-bas
Nrf|Paris 1919|19.50 x 26.50 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Full brown cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, covers and spine preserved, bookplates pasted on one pastedown, contemporary binding signed in blind by Stroobants.
Two light dampstains to upper right corner of first cover and upper left corner of second cover.
Autograph inscription dated Brussels 1934 and signed by Paul Claudel to Gérard Bauër.
Provenance: from the libraries of Gérard Bauër and Jean-François Lemaire with their bookplates pasted on one pastedown.

€300
Jean GIRAUDOUX
Racine
Grasset|Paris 1930|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 50 hors commerce copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Giraudoux to Jacques Patin.
€150
René CHAR
En trente-trois Morceaux
GLM|Paris 1956|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First collected edition, one of 950 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from René Char to art critic and writer Charles Estienne.
Provenance: from the library of Georges Goldfayn with his blind stamp at head of an endpaper as bookplate.
€300
Yves BONNEFOY, William SHAKESPEARE
Hamlet suivi d'une Idée de la Traduction
Mercure de France|Paris 1962|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation by Yves Bonnefoy, one of 35 numbered copies on Arches vellum, ours one of the few hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies after 10 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Yves Bonnefoy to Gilbert Lély.
€400
Paul SÉRANT
Gardez-vous à Gauche
Fasquelle|Paris 1956|11.50 x 17 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip and a large part of its wraparound band: "... ou soyez communiste"
Signed autograph inscription from Paul Sérant to Georges Goldfayn.

€50
Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS
Le Regard éloigné
Plon|Paris 1983|13 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Iconography, handsome copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Claude Levi-Strauss to Jean-Claude Carrière: "... le jour où nous fimes connaissance et qui, j'espère sera suivi par d'autres." ["... the day we met and which, I hope, will be followed by others."]
Reading notes by Jean-Claude Carrière written in black and blue ink throughout the final endpaper.
€680
Jean COCTEAU
La Voix humaine[The Human Voice - Copy Enhanced with an Original Drawing]
Gallimard|Paris 1930|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
Half red morocco binding, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, boards covered with abstract patterned paper, red paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, signed binding by P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Cocteau to a friend named Roger enhanced with a drawing in blue ink representing the face of a young man facing forward.
€2,300