François BERNOUARD
Futile suivi de regrets à Futile
A la belle édition|Paris 1911|14 x 15 cm|broché
First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper.
Rare and handsome copy, with bookplate pasted at foot of verso of front cover.
Autograph inscription signed by François Bernouard to the poet Adolphe Lacuzon: "... A monsieur Lacuzon, en témoignage de ma double admiration, celle du poète et de l'homme..." ["... To Mr. Lacuzon, in testimony of my double admiration, that of the poet and of the man..."]
€100
Roger MARTIN DU GARD
Les Thibault
Nrf|Paris 1922-1940|12 x 19 cm|11 volumes brochés
First edition of each volume, with print runs varying from 297 to 1,250 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies along with the reimposed editions.
Spine of the fifth volume split, printed "nrf" mention scratched on the back cover of the first volume of the seventh part.
Rare and handsome complete set with publisher's slip.
Autograph inscription dated 1929 and signed by Roger Martin du Gard, on a loose leaf: tribute from the author, absent from Paris, to Robert de Saint-Jean.
€2,500
Pablo PICASSO, Robert J. GODET
L'Age de Soleil
Robert J. Godet|Paris 1950|23 x 28.50 cm|broché
Illustrated edition, as frontispiece, with an engraving by Pablo Picasso on a loose leaf, one of 1000 numbered copies.
Covers and boards stained, small tears on spine.
Our copy is decorated with an original drawing dated and signed by Robert J. Godet representing a statue of a woman surmounted by a sun casting its rays upon her, matching this poetic autograph inscription which accompanies it: "bel âge en vérité / Nadine, soleil couchée, / Nadine, soleil-chat / Petite Nadine / Soleil qui a encore peur de briller." ["beautiful age indeed / Nadine, setting sun, / Nadine, sun-cat / Little Nadine / Sun who is still afraid to shine."]
Provenance: from the library of
€680
André LAJOINIE
A Coeur ouvert
Messidor / Editions sociales|Paris 1987|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Some traces of rubbing to the joints and to the back cover.
Iconography.
Autograph inscription signed by André Lajoinie to a woman named Annick.

€60
Pierre BÉARN
Dialogues de notre amitié
Les publications universitaires|Paris 1976|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Beautiful autograph inscription dated and signed by Pierre Béarn to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier: "Pour Nadine Nimier dont la gentillesse m'émeut - sans doute qu'elle a su garder en elle la lumineuse clarté de l'âme - en la remerciant" ["For Nadine Nimier whose kindness moves me - no doubt she has been able to keep within herself the luminous clarity of the soul - with thanks"]
€50
Claude CONFORTÈS, Georges WOLINSKI
Je ne veux pas mourir idiot
Jean-Jacques Pauvert|Paris 1968|9 x 18 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with drawings by Georges Wolinski.
Nostalgic signed autograph inscription from Claude Confortès to a friend named Matilda: "... ce livre rare et épuisé des folles années. Grâce à toi je suis redevenu dingue. Vive l'EPROUVETTE ! Claude Confortès." ["... this rare and out-of-print book from the crazy years. Thanks to you I've gone crazy again. Long live L'EPROUVETTE! Claude Confortès."]

€100
Yves PEYRÉ
Les Leçons de la Lumière. Joseph Sima
L'Echoppe|Paris • & Caen 1991|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy despite two small stains in the margin of the back cover and on an inner flap.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Yves Peyré to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier.
€50
André DHÔTEL
Le Roman de Jean-Jacques
Editions du sud|Paris 1962|16 x 21 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full grey cloth binding, smooth spine, with the illustrated dust jacket which has some minor marginal tears and tiny corner chips of no consequence.
Signed autograph inscription from André Dhôtel to Monsieur Pittner.
€70
Pierre COURTADE
La Rivière noire
Les Editeurs Français Réunis|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Pierre Courtade to Jean Claval.
€60
Kléber HAEDENS
L'Air du Pays
Albin Michel|Paris 1963|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Boards soiled, important coffee stain on the second board and at the foot of the first leaves, foxing on the edges.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Kléber Haedens to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier, leader, with Antoine Blondin, of the Hussards, literary movement of which Kléber Haedens was a member: "Pour toi Nadine, je pense à toi et je t'embrasse. Kléber" ["For you Nadine, I think of you and I embrace you. Kléber"].
Moving provenance: from the library of Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier.
€60
SAN-ANTONIO
Y a-t-il un français dans la Salle ?
Fleuve noir|Paris 1979|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition, with no copies printed on deluxe paper.
A pleasant copy.
Entertaining signed and dated presentation inscription by San Antonio : « Pour monsieur Fernand Picherel, cette prose qui met les pieds dans le plat. En cordial hommage. San Antonio. »

€300
Marcel PRÉVOST
La Retraite ardente
Flammarion|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on wove paper, deluxe copies after 50 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.
Marcel Prévost's manuscript signature on the half-title page.
€50
DORSENNUS [Jean DORSENNE]
Peut-être
Georges Crès|Paris 1914|13 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 5 on Holland paper.
Some foxing to boards.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dorsenne: "A mon ami le sergent Muzereau de la classe !!! Cé témoignage d'affection d'un simple pékin ! Jean Dorsennus." ["To my friend sergeant Muzereau of the class!!! This token of affection from a simple civilian! Jean Dorsennus."]
€100
Pierre ALECHINSKY
Baluchon et Ricochets
Gallimard|Paris 1994|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Dated and signed autograph inscription, in pencil, from Pierre Alechinsky to Jacques Bertin
€150
Charles LÉGER
A la Recherche de Balzac
Le Goupy|Paris 1927|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Japan Imperial paper, deluxe issue.
Handsome full-margined copy despite the spine and covers being slightly and marginally lightened, a light stain in the margin of one deckled edge.
Work illustrated with drawings in the text.
Our copy is enriched with an autograph letter signed by Charles Léger about works he has already written on Balzac.
€150
Thomas HETTCHE
Ludwig muss sterben
Suhrkamp|Frankfurt [Frankfurt am Main] 1989|12.50 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's binding in full boards, smooth spine, complete with its translucent paper dust jacket with marginal yellowing.
Manuscript signature of Thomas Hechtte on the half-title page.
Provenance: from the library of Ulrike Bergweiler.

€50
Pierre DAIX
Un Tueur
Les Editeurs Français Réunis|Paris 1949|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy with illustrated cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Daix to Jean Claval.
€50
(Louis PERGAUD) Edmond ROCHER
Louis Pergaud Conteur rustique
Mercure de France|Paris s. d. [circa 1923]|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Some foxing on the covers, paper yellowed.
Work illustrated with two portraits of Louis Pergaud.
Beautiful and touching autograph inscription dated and signed by Edmond Rocher: "A Léon Bocquet l'ami et le premier éditeur de Louis Pergaud en affectueuse communion en la pensée du cher disparu. Edmond Rocher. Nbre 1923." ["To Léon Bocquet the friend and first publisher of Louis Pergaud in affectionate communion in memory of the dear departed. Edmond Rocher. November 1923."]
€60
Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS
L'Origine des Manières de Table
Plon|Paris 1968|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Claude Lévi-Strauss to Nadine Nimier: "Pour Nadine avec les amitiés de Lévi-Strauss." ["For Nadine with friendship from Lévi-Strauss."]
€500
Michel TOURNIER
Le Coq de Bruyère
Gallimard|Paris 1978|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine lightly yellowed, foxing to front cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Michel Tournier to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary: "Pour Ulrike Bergweiler. En toute amitié. Michel Tournier." ["For Ulrike Bergweiler. In friendship. Michel Tournier."]

€120
Félicien MARCEAU
Un Oiseau dans le Ciel
Gallimard|Paris 1989|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine sunned, a pink stain on the front cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Félicien Marceau to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary: "Pour Ulrike de son ami Félicien. Le 17 mars 89." ["For Ulrike from her friend Félicien. March 17, 89."]

€50
Tristan DERÈME
Le Seuil fleuri
Les amis de Tristan|Paris 1930|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only printing after 20 copies on san francisco paper.
Handsome copy.
Illustrated with 6 drawings by R. Berton and a photographic portrait of Tristan Derème by Mertens-Auradon.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Tristan Derème to Professor Lereboullet: "... et voici, dans ces feuillets, qu'on évoque le port et le refuge au milieu des tempêtes de la vie - et c'est le seuil fleuri de la vieille maison. On y rêve à Paris, dans le vacarme et la course de la vie quotidienne ! En très cordial hommage.Tristan Derème. 29 -XI - 30." ["... and here, in these pages, one evokes the harbor and refuge in the midst of l
€60
Michel ALBERTINI
Les Merdicoles suivis d'un Petit Lexique à l'Usage des non-Marseillais
Belfond|Paris 1998|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy complete with dust jacket.
Fine signed autograph inscription by Michel Albertini to a friend named Anne-Rose: "... ces merdicoles qui n'auraient jamais été si drôles et émouvants sans elle... Alors, avec un gros morceau de soleil de Marseille en plus, et que pour vous... chère Anne... ma première..." ["... these merdicoles which would never have been so funny and moving without her... So, with a big piece of Marseille sunshine in addition, and just for you... dear Anne... my first..."]
€50
(Louis-Ferdinand CELINE) Jean-Claude RENARD
Céline, les Livres de la Mère
Buchet / Chastel|Paris 2004|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from Jean-Claude Renard to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier.
€50
Carlos FUENTES
Chant des Aveugles
Gallimard|Paris 1968|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy despite two light stains on the spine.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from Carlos Fuentes to Bernard Sesé, translator into French of the principal Spanish-speaking writers of the 20th century.

€300
René DEPESTRE
Journal d'un Animal marin
Gallimard|Paris 1990|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
Edition with some parts in first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by René Depestre to Jean Orizet: "... ces chants d'adieu à quelques chimères du siècle..." ["... these farewell songs to some chimeras of the century..."]
€150
Julia KRISTEVA
Les Samouraïs
Fayard|Paris 1990|15 x 23.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Julia Kristeva to Ulrike (Bergweiler): "... qui fait partie de l'esprit des samouraïs..." ["... which is part of the spirit of the samurai..."]

€70
Régis DEBRAY
Comète ma Comète
Gallimard|Paris 1986|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Signed and inscribed by Régis Debray to Ulrike Bergweiler.

€50
Paul VALÉRY
L'Idée fixe ou : deux Hommes à la Mer[The Fixed Idea; or, Two Men at Sea]
Nrf|Paris 1933|23 x 25.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on Hollande paper, this one printed especially for the sculptress Renée Vautier, the only deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in full paper, smooth spine, covers with discreet restorations preserved, wide margins retained, binding signed by Thomas Boichot.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Valéry, beneath the colophon, to his muse the sculptress Renée Vautier, who notably created a celebrated bust of the poet in 1935.
€1,200
(Léopold Sédar SENGHOR) Hubert de LEUSSE
Léopold Sédar Senghor l'Africain
Hatier|Paris 1967|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Photographic cover, iconography.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Hubert de Leusse to Roland Manescau.
€60
Bertrand POIROT-DELPECH
Feuilletons 1972-1982
Gallimard|Paris 1982|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Bertrand Poirot-Delpech: "A Claude Mauriac avec la joie de lui redire (p.296) mon estime. Amicalement." ["To Claude Mauriac with the joy of telling him again (p.296) my esteem. With friendship."]
€50
Lucien DESCAVES, Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN
Barabbas
E. Rey|Paris 1914|15.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine lightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Work illustrated with 174 drawings by Steinlen.
Rare signed autograph inscription by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen.
€300
“What delight for you, O reader, if La fête arabe pleases you!”
“What delight for you, O reader, if La fête arabe pleases you!”
Jérôme & Jean THARAUD, André SURÉDA
La fête arabe
Editions Lapina|Paris 1926|20.50 x 28 cm|relié
First edition, illustrated with 32 color illustrations by Sureda and engraved by Aubert (full-page, headpieces and fine lettering), many of which are enhanced in gold or silver ink.

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

Signed and inscribed on the title page from the authors: "What a pleasure it is for you, O reader, if you enjoy La Fête arabe !" Jérôme and Jean Tharaud. December 1928."
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€4,000
Mécislas GOLDBERG, Henri de RÉGNIER
Deux poètes Henry de Régnier et Jean Moréas
Editions de la Plume|Paris 1904|18.50 x 25.50 cm|relié
First edition limited to 200 copies, ours one of 150 on laid paper, illustrated with two photographic portraits hors-texte and two full-page facsimiles of autographs.
Near-contemporary binding in half brown morocco with corners, smooth spine with mosaic brown morocco pieces, rubbing and small lack at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, red wrappers preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges. Some very occasional worming.
Our copy is enhanced with an autograph letter signed by Henri de Régnier as well as an autograph leaf bearing a signed dedication from the same to Jean Moréas.
€200
René FALLET
Pigalle
Nouvelles éditions Oswald|Paris 1979|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
New edition.
Signed autograph inscription from the author: "Pour Yvette et André ce souvenir de leur vieux mafioso René" ["For Yvette and André this memory from their old mafioso René"].
Copy slightly warped.
€60
Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS
Du miel aux cendres
Plon|Paris 1966|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip, press cutting included.
Autograph inscription signed by Claude Lévi-Strauss to Nadine Nimier: "Pour Nadine, en lui souhaitant que cette nouvelle année soit tout miel et rien cendres, amicalement Claude Lévi-Strauss." ["For Nadine, wishing her that this new year be all honey and no ashes, with friendship Claude Lévi-Strauss."]
€500
David NOAKES
Raymond Radiguet
Seghers|Paris 1968|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
New edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy
Iconography.
Autograph inscription dated 1977 and signed by David Noakes to Nadine Nimier: "Pour la très chère Nadine en souvenir d'une journée ensoleillée par sa gentillesse. Très tendrement David. 4 Août 77." ["For very dear Nadine in memory of a day brightened by her kindness. Very tenderly David. August 4th 77."]
We include an affectionate autograph letter signed, one page, from David Noakes to his friend Nadine Nimier sent from Bayreuth and dated July 13th in which he attempts to comfort her after the burglary she recently suffered: "... figure-toi que de telles choses arrivent aussi à New-York
€70
Michel TOURNIER
Le Vent Paraclet
Gallimard|Paris 1977|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine and covers marginally yellowed, a shadow on the last endpaper left by a press clipping placed at the end of the volume.
Signed and inscribed by Michel Tournier to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary: "... en toute complicité de germanistes..." ["... in complete complicity as Germanists..."]

€100
Michel TOURNIER
Gaspard, Melchior & Balthazar
Gallimard|Paris 1980|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine lightly yellowed.
Signed and inscribed by Michel Tournier to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary: "Pour Ulrike. Michel." ["For Ulrike. Michel."]

€120
François WEYERGANS
Franz et François
Grasset|Paris 1998|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
New edition, strictly not for sale, for which no deluxe copies were printed.
Spine and covers marginally and lightly sunned.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by François Weyergans to his friend Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard: "Exemplaire d'Ulrike B. offert par l'auteur. François. 27.2.98." ["Copy for Ulrike B. offered by the author. François. 27.2.98."]
€60
Pascal QUIGNARD
Les Tablettes de Buis d'Apromenia Avitia
Gallimard|Paris 1984|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies
Handsome copy despite a small discoloration stain on the first cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Pascal Quignard to Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard: "Pour Ulrike, avec toute mon amitié. Pascal." ["For Ulrike, with all my friendship. Pascal."]
€100
François WEYERGANS
Rire et Pleurer
Grasset|Paris 1990|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine and boards marginally and lightly sunned.
Fine dated autograph inscription signed by François Weyergans to his friend Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard: "Chère Ulrike, merci d'écouter la musique de "Rire et Pleurer" (qui est la traduction de "lachen und weinen" poème de Rückert, musique de Schubert...) avec toute mon affection, pour toujours, ton François. 1990." ["Dear Ulrike, thank you for listening to the music of 'Rire et Pleurer' (which is the translation of 'lachen und weinen' poem by Rückert, music by Schubert...) with all my affection, forever, your François. 1990."]/
€60
Erika OSTROVSKY
Céline and his Vision
New york university press • University of London press limited|New York • & London 1967|14 x 21.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
A shadow left by a piece of postal label on an endpaper and on the facing page where the autograph inscription appears.
Publisher's binding in full black cloth, smooth spine, complete with its photographic dust jacket which has small marginal tears.
Autograph tribute dated and signed by Erika Ostrovsky in French to Nadine Nimier, widow and wife of Roger Nimier who, after the war, rehabilitated Louis-Ferdinand with French publishers: "Avec beaucoup d'amitiés. Erika Ostrovsky. Juin 1967."
We include a promotional bookplate from the "New york university press" enriched with Erika Ostrovky's signature.

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€100
Philippe SOLLERS
Le Lys d'Or
Gallimard|Paris 1989|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine yellowed, otherwise a handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Philippe Sollers to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

€80
Philippe SOLLERS
Drame
Gallimard|Paris 1990|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
New edition.
Spine slightly yellowed, otherwise a handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Philippe Sollers to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

€60
[Bernard NOËL as] Urbain d' ORLHAC, François LUNVEN
Le Château de Cène
Jérôme Martineau|Paris 1969|14.50 x 21 cm|broché sous une boîte cartonnée
Rare first edition of this masterpiece of erotic literature, one of 120 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
This issue, complete with its cardboard box, bears the cover of "Fata Morgana" editions, while the ordinary issue bears the name of Jérôme Martineau editions.
The covers of the "Fata Morgana" edition are slightly and uniformly sunned without gravity.
Our copy, N°22, indeed contains, like the first 50 pure laid paper copies, the original engraving by François Lunven which he signed in pencil.

€2,500
Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS
La Voie des Masques[The Way of the Masks]
Skira|Genève [Geneva] 1975|16.50 x 21.50 cm|2 volumes brochés sous étui
First edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Richly illustrated.
A handsome copy, complete with its slipcase.
Inscribed by Claude Lévi-Strauss to his friend Nadine Nimier at the beginning of the first volume: "Pour Nadine. Avec l'amitié de Claude Lévi-Strauss."

€900
Michel RAGON
La Louve de Mervent
Albin Michel|Paris 1985|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Front endpaper marginally creased, otherwise a handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Michel Ragon to Marcel Arland.
€40
Guillaume APOLLINAIRE, Pablo PICASSO
Calligrammes
Mercure de France|Paris 1918|14.50 x 23 cm|relié
First edition, a first impression copy numbered in the press.

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

Apollinaire's second major poetic work with bold graphic innovations and a portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire by Pablo Picasso as frontispiece.
“Some of the best war poems, all languages combined, are brought together in this collection, alongside experimental works such as Les Fenêtres (close to Cubism) and La Jolie Rousse, which were far ahead of their ti
€7,500
Jules RENARD (to Léon XANROF)
Poil de Carotte
Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1900|14 x 19.50 cm|relié
First edition, on ordinary paper, of the theatrical adaptation of the author's masterpiece.
Bradel binding in full moiré-patterned paper, smooth spine, mustard morocco title-label, covers with marginal restorations preserved, binding signed by Thomas Boichot.
Handsome copy attractively bound.
Signed autograph inscription from Jules Renard to Xanrof.

€800
Marcel MOULOUDJI
Un Garçon sans Importance
Gallimard|Paris 1971|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription by Marcel Mouloudji to Jean Claval enhanced with a small drawn sun.
€50
André FRAIGNEAU, François-Martin SALVAT
Fortune virile
Editions du livre moderne|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine sunned and foxed with two small tears, foxing to boards.
Fine autograph inscription signed by André Fraigneau to a writer friend named Henri: "A vous cher Henri, que j'admire et que j'aime dans l'impatience de cette gageure et l'espoir de Sylvie. Son vieil André." ["To you dear Henri, whom I admire and love in the impatience of this wager and the hope of Sylvie. Your old André."]

€150
Bernard NOËL, Ghislain QUEVY
A vif enfin la Nuit
Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1968|15 x 26 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches paper, deluxe edition.
Covers lightly sunned, handsome interior condition.
Our copy includes, like the 50 copies of the deluxe edition, the original etching by Ghislian Quévy which he signed and numbered.
€200
(to Robert BRASILLACH) Paul MOUSSET
Les Echanges légers
Grasset|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Two small and light dampstains on the spine.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Cassandre.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Mousset to Robert Brasillach.
€150
Johannes HUBNER, Rolf SZYMANSKI
Stern auf der Schwelle[Star on the Threshold]
Julliard|Paris 1967|12.50 x 21 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Uru paper, deluxe copy.
Publisher's full red cardboard binding, smooth spine, a shadow having marginally and vertically lightened the front cover
Like all copies from the deluxe edition, our copy includes the original engraving by Rolf Szymanski which he signed and justified in pencil.
€250
Pierre COURTADE
Jimmy
Les Editeurs Français Réunis|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
A tiny insignificant scratch at the foot of the back cover, very fine copy.
Beautiful illustrated cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Courtade to Jean Claval.
€60
Vladimir VOLKOFF
Les Humeurs de la Mer. Les Mâitres du Temps
L'âge d'homme|Paris 1980|15.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
First endpaper marginally creased without significance.
Autograph inscription signed by Vladimir Volkoff to Bertrand Poirot-Delpech: "Pour monsieur Poirot-Delpech, souvenir fidèle de l'auteur." ["For Mr. Poirot-Delpech, faithful regards from the author."]
€60
Bernard FRANK
Les Rats
Flammarion|Paris 1985|14 x 20 cm|broché
New edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine somewhat wrinkled and yellowed.
Signed and inscribed copy from Bernard Frank to Jacques Ourévitch.
€70
Jeanne BOURIN
Les Pérégrines
François Bourin|Paris 1989|15 x 22 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a small tear at the upper left corner of the first cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Jeanne Bourin to a friend named Colette.
€40
François AUGIÉRAS (inscribed to Luc ESTANG)
Le Voyage des morts
La nef de Paris|Paris 1959|14 x 19 cm|broché
Definitive edition on ordinary paper of this work published under the pseudonym Abdallah Chaamba, with "Service de Presse" printed at foot of back cover.
Some foxing spots to margin of front cover.
Very rare signed autograph inscription from François Augiéras to Luc Estang.
€1,800
Marc ALYN
Le Temps des Autres
La Vague à l'âme|La Tronche 1991|13 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Pleasant copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Marc Alyn to Alain Bosquet: "... ce temps des autres de mes vingt ans couleur de feu avec ma fraternelle et fidèle amitié..." ["...this time of others from my twenty years fire-colored with my fraternal and faithful friendship..."]

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€40
Francis JEANSON, Jean-Paul SARTRE (Pref.)
Le Problème moral et la Pensée de Sartre
Editions du myrte|Paris 1947|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Preface letter by Jean-Paul Sartre.
Signed autograph inscription from Francis Jeanson to Doctor Jean Schneider.
€70
Marcel MOULOUDJI
La grande Sortie
Gallimard|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed copy from Marcel Mouloudji to Jean Claval.
€50
Georges MATHIEU
Catalogue des oeuvres de Georges Mathieu présentées à la Manufacture nationale des Gobelins en Septembre-Octobre 1969
Manufacture nationale des Gobelins|Paris 1969|32 x 32 cm|broché
First edition of this illustrated catalogue of reproductions of works by Georges Mathieu.
Front cover of the catalogue slightly warped and stained in upper left corner.
Text by Dominique Quignon-Fleuret.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Georges Mathieu on the third-to-last page of the catalogue "Pour Gisèle Freund en très sensible hommage de Mathieu 72" ["For Gisèle Freund with very heartfelt tribute from Mathieu 72"] enhanced with an original drawing in black ink and a collage using a piece of red felt.

€1,200
François WEYERGANS
Je suis Ecrivain
Gallimard|Paris 1989|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Spine lightly sunned.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by François Weyergans to his friend Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard: "Chère Ulrike, voici de mes nouvelles ! En souhaitant que mes deux personnages deviennent tes amis pendant ces allers-retours France-Japon, enfant-adulte, je-il, travail-flânerie, etc-etc. Avec la grande affection de l'auteur. François. 1989" ["Dear Ulrike, here is my news! Hoping that my two characters will become your friends during these round trips France-Japan, child-adult, I-he, work-leisure, etc-etc. With the great affection of the author. François. 1989"] enhanced with s
€100
André FRÉNAUD
Soleil irréductible
Ides et Calendes|Neuchâtel 1946|19 x 25 cm|broché
First edition, one of 1025 numbered copies on ivory laid paper, ours one of the 25 hors commerce copies, the only printing after 32 vélin du Marais.
Handsome copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription by André Frénaud: "A Lili & Jean Dubuffet. Malamour peut-être mais l'amitié comme la poésie est soleil irréductible. A. Frénaud." ["To Lili & Jean Dubuffet. Malamour perhaps but friendship like poetry is irreducible sun. A. Frénaud."]
€150
Gilbert CESBRON
C'est Mozart qu'on assassine
Robert Laffont|Paris 1946|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
New edition.
Fine copy
Signed and inscribed by Gilbert Cesbron to Jean Claval.
€40
Michel TOURNIER
Le Vent Paraclet
Gallimard|Paris 1977|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine very lightly sunned without significance, a small stain to lower right corner of rear board.
Signed autograph inscription from Michel Tournier to Ulrike Bergweiler, who was secretary to Antoine Gallimard.

€150
Jean-Paul ARON
Mon Sida
Christian Bourgois|Paris 1988|12 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Jean-Paul Aron to Ulrike Bergweiler, then secretary to Antoine Gallimard.

€120
René DEPESTRE
En état de Poésie
Les Editeurs Français Réunis|Paris 1980|10.50 x 13.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full green cloth binding, smooth spine, green paper endpapers and pastedowns.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by René Depestre to Arnaud Spire.
€150
Philippe SOLLERS
Le Coeur absolu
Gallimard|Paris 1987|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Signed and inscribed copy from Philippe Sollers to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

€100
Philippe SOLLERS
Portrait du Joueur
Gallimard|Paris 1984|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket.
Signed and inscribed copy from Philippe Sollers to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

€100
Vassilis VASSILIKOS
Alfatride
Gallimard|Paris 1978|14 x 21 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy with the illustrated dust jacket.
Autograph inscription signed by Vassilis Vassilikos to Ulrike Bergweiler who was Antoine Gallimard's secretary.

€100
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
Journaliers 1937-1939
Gallimard|Paris 1961|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine browned with a small lack at foot.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Marcel Jouhandeau: "Pour Marcel Aymé de tout coeur, je veux voir sa pièce et ne reçois rien. Marcel J. 5 Dec.61." ["For Marcel Aymé with all my heart, I want to see his play and receive nothing. Marcel J. 5 Dec.61."]
€120
Bernard-Henri LÉVY
La Barbarie à Visage humain
Grasset|Paris 1977|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Rare and fine full-page signed autograph inscription from Bernard-Henri Lévy to Jean-Louis Guillaud on his master work, which reads like a manifesto: "... because the 'left' changes, intellectuals 'resist' and this barbarie à visage humain bears witness to it, in respectful homage. Bernard-Henry Lévy."
€200
Renée VIVIEN
La Vénus des aveuglesThe Venus of the Blind
Lemerre|Paris 1904|13 x 19 cm|relié
La Vénus des aveugles [The Venus of the Blind]

Lemerre | Paris 1904 | 13 x 19 cm | in original wrappers

First edition for which no grand papier (deluxe) copy were printed.
Cover illustrated by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer. Spine discreetly restored.

Rare inscription from the author to Jeanne de Bellune “à mon amour de petit Jeannot” ("To my love, little Jeannot").

End-of-century cocotte, the Viscountess of Juromenha was the lover of several intellectual female figures in the early 20th century, such as Renée Vivien and Liane de Pougy, who described her as “little gnome”. There remains
€3,500
Michel LEIRIS
Fourbis
Gallimard|Paris 1955|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, with mention of second edition.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Leiris to Jean Claval.
€150
(to Sacha GUITRY) René BENJAMIN
Chronique d'un Temps troublé
Plon|Paris 1938|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the service de presse.
Significant ink stains at head of second volume affecting only very slightly and marginally the final front endpaper, small marginal tears to boards.
Precious dated inscription signed by René Benjamin: "A Sacha Guitry, ce livre qui n'a qu'une idée, parbleu, c'est de lui plaire." ["To Sacha Guitry, this book which has only one idea, by Jove, it is to please him."]
€60
Erik ORSENNA
Sur la Route de Papier
Stock|Paris 2012|13 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy, with press cutting attached.
Handsome dated autograph inscription signed by Erik Orsenna to his friend Nadine Nimier: "Pour Nadine, cher Nadine, souvenirs, souvenirs, oh comme je t'embrasse ! Bon(s) voyage(s) sur la route du papier notre cher et vieux compagnon ! Je t'embrasse. Ton vieil Erik. 6.VI.2012." ["For Nadine, dear Nadine, memories, memories, oh how I embrace you! Good journey(s) on the paper route, our dear and old companion! I embrace you. Your old Erik. 6.VI.2012."]

€60
Pierre LE-TAN, Umberto PASTI
Jardins. Les Vrais et les Autres
Flammarion|Paris 2011|15 x 21 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation illustrated with drawings by Pierre Le Tan and of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Pierre Le Tan to Nelly Kaprichian.
€300
Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS
Histoire de Lynx
Plon|Paris 1991|13 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Iconography, handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Claude Lévi-Strauss to a man named Philippe.
€500
Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS
La Potière jalouse
Plon|Paris 1985|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, printed service de presse stamp on the inner flap of the rear cover.
Fine copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Claude Levi-Strauss to a man named Henri.
€500
Patrick MODIANO
Vestiaire de l'Enfance
Gallimard|Paris 1989|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
A handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Patrick Modiano to Françoise Ducourt.
Signed autograph inscriptions by Patrick Modiano, who cares little for notoriety and is sparing with dedication sessions, are rare.
€450
Tristan DERÈME
Le Quatorze juillet ou petit Art de la rimer quand on manque de Rimes
Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1925|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies after 5 japon and 50 hollande.
Fine copy handsomely bound.
Bradel binding in half red Russia morocco, smooth spine, wood-grain paper boards, covers and spine preserved, moiré-effect paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, bookplate pasted to head of one pastedown, elegant unsigned contemporary binding.
Signed autograph inscription from Tristan Derème to P. Rousset: "... ce 14 juillet à l'entrée de l'année. En cordial hommage. Tristan Derème. 1er - I - 1926." ["this 14th of July at the start of the year. With cordial homage. Tristan Derème. 1st - I - 1926."]
€80
William STYRON
La Proie des Flammes
Gallimard|Paris 1962|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition in French on ordinary paper.
A tiny spot in the margin of the first cover, handsome copy.
Rare manuscript signature of William Styron on an endpaper.

€400
Jacques BRENNER
Histoire de la Littérature française de 1940 à nos Jours
Fayard|Paris 1978|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite light worming of no consequence to upper margins.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Brenner to journalist and director of Le Figaro Patrice de Plunkett.

€50
René CHAR, Pierre CHARBONNIER
Quatre fascinants la Minutieuse
Gallimard|Paris 1951|26.50 x 34 cm|en feuilles
First edition printed in 86 numbered copies on chamois Arches paper.
Work illustrated with an original drypoint by Pierre Charbonnier as frontispiece.
Handsome and rare copy.
Manuscript signatures of René Char and Pierre Charbonnier on the colophon.
€800
Edgar KNECHT
Le Mythe du Juif errant. Essai de Mythologie littéraire et de Sociologie religieuse
Presses universitaires de Grenoble|Grenoble 1977|17 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Edgar Knecht to Claude Duchet.

€60
Tristan DERÈME
La Rime de Virgile et des Japonais
Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1930|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Arches, the only issue after 10 on Japan.
Spine lightly sunned, occasional worming.
Autograph inscription signed by Tristan Derème: "A monsieur le comte de Sachs. Et vive la rime ! Et vive Virgile !" ["To Monsieur le Comte de Sachs. And long live rhyme! And long live Virgil!"]
€50
Nathalie SARRAUTE
Portrait d'un Inconnu
Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, with second edition statement.
Handsome copy.
Preface by Jean-Paul Sartre.
Signed and inscribed by Nathalie Sarraute to Jean Claval.
€120