Signed Books, Presentation Copies

Francis PONGE
La Fabrique du Pré
Albert Skira|Genève [Geneva] 1971|16.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Work illustrated with illustrations.
Handsome copy despite the missing slipcase, a small tear at the foot of the first cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Francis Ponge to Roger Caillois: "... c'est à dire pour et contre les imostures de la poésie..." ["... that is to say for and against the impostures of poetry..."]
Our copy is expanded with a manuscript correction by Francis Ponge on page 7.
€350
Gérard LEGRAND
Puissances du jazz
Librairie Arcanes|Paris 1953|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine wrinkled and slightly sunned as usual.
Iconography.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Gérard Legrand to Robert Benayoun enriched with an original collage.
€120
SAN-ANTONIO
Les Clefs du Pouvoir sont dans la Boîte à Gants
Fleuve noir|Paris 1981|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription doubly signed by San Antonio-Frédéric Dard to a couple of friends named Cosette and Philippe.
€300
Charles BAUDELAIRE
Oeuvres complètes : Les Fleurs du Mal - Curiosités esthétiques - L'art romantique - Petits Poèmes en prose - Histoires extraordinaires - Nouvelles Histoires extraordinaires - Aventures d'Arthur Gordon Pym. EurêkaOeuvres completes with an autograph letter:
Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1868-1870|11 x 18 cm|7 volumes reliés et une lettre montée sur onglet
Œuvres complètes with an autograph letter:
Les Fleurs du Mal – Curiosités esthétiques – L'Art romantique – Petits Poèmes en prose – Histoires extraordinaires – Nouvelles Histoires extraordinaires – Aventures d'Arthur Gordon Pym

Michel Lévy Frères | Paris 1868-1870 | 11 x 18 cm 7 volumes bound in shagreen & one letter

“Extremely important” edition according to Clouzot: “More and more sought after, rightly so, it includes in first edition: part of Fleurs du Mal, Petits Poèmes en prose, Curiosités esthétiques (except the two Salons), L'Art romantique (except Gautier and Wagner).”
The Fleurs du...
€25,000
Isabelle AUTISSIER
Kerguelen. Le Voyageur du Pays de l'Ombre
Grasset|Paris 2006|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Isabelle Autissier to a man named Louis: "... quelques embruns très froids en provenance des 50èmes Sud." ["... some very cold sea spray from the 50th parallel South."]
€70
Alphonse BOUDARD
La deuxième lettre manuscrite adressée par Alphonse Boudard à son grand ami André Tillieu, également grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens
S. n.|Paris 5 Mai 1972|21 x 27 cm|une feuille + un morceau d'enveloppe
Handwritten letter dated and signed with 11 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of convivial lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
A handwritten note inscribed in blue ballpoint pen by André Tillieu at the head of the letter: "reçue le 5 mai 72" ["received May 5th 72"], another of several lines on the envelope explaining the absence of a piece of the latter.
Envelope included.
"Cher André Tillieu,
de première votre article ! chaleureux, juste, bien composé... un des meilleurs consacré à ce livre... ça...
€120
Alphonse BOUDARD
"J'espère te voir bientôt à Paris avec Georges Brassens et Louis..."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 3 Avril 1979|14.50 x 21 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Handwritten letter dated and signed with 21 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of convivial 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, envelope included.
"ami,
bien reçu "Relax"... Mille mercis... Je suis toujours un peu confus par tout ce que tu écris sur mes livres. Je ne suis peut-être pas si haut ? Tu me forces à me poser des questions. Enfin, je fais de mon mieux. J'espère te voir bientôt à Paris avec Georges Brassens et Louis... A moins que j'aille faire un tour vers Lille puis...
€170
Alphonse BOUDARD
"merci de m'envoyer des articles belges. En général je ne les reçois pas. condescendants... ils le sont tous... descendants et surtout cons ! N'importe !"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 18 Octobre 1994|14.50 x 21 cm|une feuille
Handwritten letter dated and signed with 22 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 Jean Giono.
A fold mark inherent to the letter being placed in an envelope.
"vieux,
merci de m'envoyer des articles belges. En général je ne les reçois pas. condescendants... ils le sont tous... descendants et surtout cons ! N'importe ! Je pars tout à l'heure pour le salon du livre de St Etienne où je verrais sans doute Louis (si sa femme continue d'aller un peu mieux). Je le saluerai de ta part bien sûr. Si tu descends à Paris...
€200
(Jean GIONO) Henri FROSSARD
Voyage autour de Jean Giono
L'amitié par le livre|Blainville-sur-mer [Blainville-sur-Mer] 1976|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome illustrated copy with a frontispiece portrait of Jean Giono by Jean-Claude Goossens.
Signed autograph inscription from Henri Frossard to Claude Schneeberg.
€100
Paul LÉAUTAUD, Manuel ORAZI
Henri de Régnier
Sansot & Cie|Paris 1904|12.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine warped, one tear reglued on a joint, some minor foxing, paper yellowed as usual.
Work illustrated with a photographic portrait of Henri de Régnier as frontispiece, a manuscript facsimile as well as typographical ornaments by Manuel Orazi.
Signed autograph inscription by Paul Léautaud: "A Henri Chatelain, cet exercice." ["To Henri Chatelain, this exercise."]
€150
Jan TOPASS
Visages d'Ecrivains. Les Aspects du Roman polonais
Félix Alcan|Paris 1930|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Two lacks at head and foot of spine, small marginal lacks to boards, one tear re-adhered at foot of one joint.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Jan-Topass to Professor Louis Eisenmann, bookseller's label pasted just above the inscription.
€200
Henri COLLET
L'Ile de Barataria
Albin Michel|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, statement of one thousand copies.
Handsome copy.
Bilingual autograph inscription in French and Spanish, dated and signed by Henri Collet to his close friend Jean Claval: "... distingué hispaniste y lector asiduo del quijote afectuoso homenaje del autor. Henri Collet. Noviembre de 1942." ["distinguished hispanist and assiduous reader of Don Quixote, affectionate homage from the author. Henri Collet. November 1942."]
€80
Madeleine OZERAY, René LACÔTE
Le Rêve et la Vie de Gérard de Nerval
Seghers|Paris 1958|11 x 18 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Unlettered spine lightly sunned.
Autograph inscriptions signed by Madeleine Ozeray and René Lacôte to the poet Charles Dobzynski.
€40
Pedrag MATVEJEVITCH
Bréviaire méditerranéen
Fayard|Paris 1993|15 x 23.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Pedrag Matvejevitch.
€60
Alphonse BOUDARD
Carte de voeux adressée à son grand ami le journaliste bruxellois, également grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 11 Janvier 1989|10.50 x 14.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Illustrated New Year's card signed with 13 lines by 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 date inscribed in blue ballpoint pen at the head of the card.
Envelope included.
"Merci de tes voeux vieux frère... je te renvoie la balle... santé, sérénité, pognon pour le bi centenaire... pour toi et les tiens. Un livre me conduira peut-être à Bruxelles en mars et bien entendu je te ferai signe. Avec ma vive amitié. ABoudard." ["Thank you for your wishes old brother... I'm returning the favor...
€120
Alphonse BOUDARD
"A partir de demain je rejoins la rue Smolett et son champion cycliste écrivain. Au 42...".."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 18 Aout 1992|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript card of 16 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on a visiting card, 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 year (92) added in blue ballpoint pen in the upper right corner of the card to specify the date.
Envelope included.
"Vieux,
merci mille et une fois pour tes petits mots et les articles découpés dans la Presse belge. Avec mon éditeur ça voir le jour moins vite ! On ne peut être partout. meilleure santé à ta femme et bonnes vacances tout de même. A partir de demain je rejoins la rue Smolett (à...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Les journalistes en place préfèrent tremper leur plume dans l'ersatz d'encre mélangée avec un peu d'eau croupissante...."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 22 Avril 1977|15.50 x 11 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript card of 15 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on a bristol card, 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.
Envelope included.
"merci mon cher Tillieu, de ce formidable papier sur Julien Blanc et ses joyeux. il en faudrait beaucoup de cette encre-là ! Hélas ! elle est rare il faut croire... les journalistes en place préfèrent tremper leur plume dans l'ersatz d'encre mélangée avec un peu d'eau croupissante. à bientôt j'espère... Je finis un gros bouquin "Les combattants du petit bonheur'... l'accouchement comme toujours...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
Carte de voeux adressée à son grand ami le journaliste bruxellois, également grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 30 Décembre 1978|11 x 15 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Illustrated greeting card signed with 12 lines by 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 date inscribed in black ballpoint pen in the upper right corner of the card.
Envelope included.
"Tous mes meilleurs voeux aussi... santé, fric, bonne fourchette et surtout qu'on puisse se retrouver entre amis... On va organiser ça avec Louis (Nucéra), le gros Georges (Georges Brassens) etc... Je publie "Le corbillard de Jules" fin février... ma pogne amie. ABoudard."...
€120
Francis JAMMES
Feuilles dans le Vent
Mercure de France|Paris 1913|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine sunned, handsome interior condition.
Signed autograph inscription from Francis Jammes to Robert de Flers.

€150
Francis JAMMES
Les Nuits qui me chantent
Flammarion|Paris 1928|13 x 17.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on esparto paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Francis Jammes to the Marquise de Flers, wife and widow of Robert de Flers.

€150
Francis JAMMES
Ma France poétique
Mercure de France|Paris 1926|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, with printed service de presse statement at foot of title page.
Spine very lightly sunned.
Signed and inscribed by Francis Jammes to Robert de Flers.

€150
Anne GREEN
Le Goret
Plon|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on laid paper, ours one of 10 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a transversal fold on the front cover and spine slightly sunned.
Signed autograph inscription from Anne Green to Gérard Mainguet.

€50
Alphonse BOUDARD
"... autour d'une table avec Aline Giono, Louis et Georges le dernier carré des braves..."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 27 Mars 1980|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Handwritten letter dated and signed, 20 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens as well as Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to placing the letter in its envelope, envelope included.
"Old friend,
yes indeed, I'm working... screenplays... television... and I no longer have time for friends.. alas! finally I'm releasing "La lanterne magique" in September under the title "Vulcanos" (name of the main character) for "Le gala", it's Balland who republished it. Without success... so he remaindered it. I must have a few...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"... maintenant les éditeurs sont surtout pressés de fourguer leurs bouquins... tout à l'avenant... dans la chanson, la bouffe, les fringues, etc..."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 19 Avril 1986|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Amusing handwritten letter dated and signed, 30 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of boozy lunches, Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens as well as Louis Nucéra.
Two fold marks inherent to placing the letter in its envelope, envelope included.
"Old friend,
your letter is precious to me... no you're not playing the teacher! Some errors have already been noted for a reprint. The most curious thing is that most come from people who correct the proofs and make new ones. Félicien Rops for example or this parket.bombing (I had written carpet in my manuscript though)...
€200
Alphonse BOUDARD
"J'ai remis "La fermeture" mon livre sur les claques à Laffont. Il sort en avril après les turbulences électorales.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 23 Janvier 1986|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Dated and signed manuscript letter of 28 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.
Two fold marks inherent to the envelope folding of the letter, envelope included.
"Vieux,
merci de ta petite carte... il n'est pas encore trop tard pour te renvoyer la balle des meilleurs voeux pour 86... souhaitons que toute se passe le mieux possible. aujourd'hui Louis (Nucéra) est entré à l'hosto... juste q.qs jours... on va lui pulvériser un calcul au laser. Le dernier cri de la...
€200
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Merci encore... et dans la fraternité de Georges Brassens."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 3 Septembre 1998|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Dated and signed manuscript letter of 17 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.
Two fold marks inherent to the envelope folding of the letter, envelope included.
"J'ai reçu ta formidable lettre, vieux frère, et elle m'a procuré un sacré plaisir. Hier j'ai fait enregistrer tes corrections chez Laffont pour une réimpression très prochaine. Pas le temps de t'écrire plus longuement, je suis un peu débordé, tu te doutes. As-tu reçu en même temps que Monsieur Joseph, le livre d'entretiens de Lucien d'Azay...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Je deviens de + en + niçois sous la protection, bien sûr, du cher Louis qui arrive tout de même à pédaler dans les collines malgré les ennuis de santé de Suzanne..."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 Juillet 1996|21 x 29.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Manuscript dated and signed letter of 37 lines by 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.
Two fold marks inherent to the letter's insertion in the envelope, envelope included.
"Vieux,
Je deviens de + en + niçois sous la protection, bien sûr, du cher Louis (Louis Nucéra) qui arrive tout de même à pédaler dans les collines malgré les ennuis de santé de Suzanne. Un mal difficile à cerner mais qui la fait souffrir beaucoup. Merci de ta chaleureuse lettre. Là, j'ai voulu faire du pur...
€250
Alphonse BOUDARD
"J'espère (ou espère Louis aussi) que tu viendras un de ces quatre te propulser sur les derniers trottoirs fréquentables de Pantruche..."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 28 Septembre 1992|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Manuscript signed letter of 14 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on a visiting card, 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 date inscribed in blue ballpoint pen at the head of the card.
Envelope included.
"Mon cher André
bien reçu Le Rail... et comme toujours ton papier amical et percutant. Quel dommage que tu ne sois pas critique au Nouvel Obs ou à l'Express ! J'espère (ou espère Louis aussi) que tu viendras un de ces quatre te propulser sur les derniers trottoirs fréquentables de Pantruche. Porte-toi le mieux possible...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"On aurait besoin de types comme toi dans la presse littéraire parisienne.. Hélas, elle est aux mains des cuistres !"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 13 Octobre 1979|14.50 x 21 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Handwritten letter dated and signed, 26 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 Jean Giono.
A fold mark inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing, envelope included.
"old friend,
magnificent your piece on Louis's book! (Louis Nucéra) It is written with friendship and competence... and then the one on Arland... bravo! We would need people like you in the Parisian literary press.. Alas, it is in the hands of pedants! I'm out of the woods... I'm getting back on my feet... a few more bandages...
€200
Dymphna CUSACK
Parce qu'elle était Noire... Une Réserve en Australie
Les Editeurs Français Réunis|Paris 1966|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A tear with loss at the head of one joint, a small blue ballpoint pen inscription in the upper left corner of the title vignette on the front cover.
Rare dated manuscript signature by Dymphna Cusack on this work denouncing the ostracism and racism suffered by Aborigines in their native land of Australia.

€300
Bernard GIRAUDEAU
Cher Amour
Editions Métailié|Paris 2009|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Minor stains of no consequence on the edges, handsome copy complete with its wraparound band.
Signed autograph inscription by Bernard Giraudeau to Nadine Nimier, wife and widow of Roger Nimier, with a drawing representing a bouquet of marsh plants.

€60
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Les voeux servent surtout à ne pas trop oublier les amis..."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 4 Janvier 1990|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript card of 21 lines by 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 Jean Giono.
An erroneous date (4.1.91) written in blue ballpoint pen on the card by André Tillieu whereas the date of 4.1.90 is indicated at the top of the envelope.
Envelope included.
"Dear André,
good wishes serve mainly not to forget friends too much. I wish you of course health, cash, clear sight, lively step... etc... I'm invited on March 14th to Brussels for a book fair. I'll keep you informed and we could probably grab...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Voilà, vieux frère, ton amitié me fait chaud au coeur."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 4 Février 1999|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript letter on Bristol card of 15 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on letterhead from his Parisian address in Nouvelle Athènes in the 9th arrondissement, 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 Jean Giono.
A date (4.2.99) written in blue ballpoint pen at the top of the envelope.
Envelope included.
"Merci, mon cher André, de ta magnifique lettre. J'ai parfois des doutes sur l'intérêt de ma production, eh bien tu me rassures. Je sais que j'ai en Belgique un lecteur attentif et qui pige mes moindres intentions, qui apprécie mes...
€120
Alphonse BOUDARD
"J'espère bien aller te saluer un de ces quatre en Bruxellie."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 21 Novembre 1997|12.50 x 8 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript letter on Bristol card of 8 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on letterhead from his Parisian address in Nouvelle Athènes in the 9th arrondissement, 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 Jean Giono.
Envelope included.
"Merci, vieux pote, de ta bonne lettre. Je sais que tru es un amateur éclairé... alors tout ce que tu me dis me touche dans le mille. J'espère bien aller te saluer un de ces quatre en Bruxellie. Mon amitié. Ab." ["Thank you, old friend, for your good letter. I know that you are an enlightened amateur...
€80
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Mon prochain sort en septembre aux éditions du Rocher. "Madame de Saint Sulpice". Je ne pense pas que la presse catholique m'encensera."."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 28 Mai 1996|15.50 x 11 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript bristol of 22 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on letterhead of his Parisian address in Nouvelle Athènes in the 9th arrondissement, 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 Jean Giono.
Envelope enclosed.
"Vieux frère, merci de tes deux dernières lettres, je suis un peu débordé (par le succès entre autres) et j'ai laissé le courrier s'accumuler. J'ai pas vu "Mémoire de la France" si j'y suis cité c'est déjà pas si mal, d'habitude dans ce genre de bouquin je n'existe pas. Ni pour la Cerise, l'Hôpital, le prix Renaudot, ni pour le...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"... si c'était Beckett ! Hélas... le petit clan des snobs et de l'intelligentzia fait la loi, le bon goût et la réputation..."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, also a great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 20 Septembre 1982|12.50 x 8 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript bristol of 17 lines by Alphonse Boudard, on a visiting card, 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 Jean Giono.
A date and the mention "les enfants de choeur" written in black ballpoint pen at the top of the bristol.
Envelope enclosed.
"Vieux,
comme toujours ton papier me va droit au coeur. Et tu dis juste... si c'était Beckett ! Hélas... le petit clan des snobs et de l'intelligentzia fait la loi, le bon goût et la réputation... Les vendredis soir Louis Nucera part à la campagne faire du vélo et travailler à son...
€150
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
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
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."
...
€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...
€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[The Castle of the Last Supper]
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...
€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