Signed Books, Presentation Copies

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
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...
€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
Jacques MONORY
Derrière le miroir numéro spécial Jacques Monory
Maeght éditeur|Paris 1978|28.50 x 37.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Arches Vellum, only large papers.
Spine of the chemise slightly faded, a beautiful copy.
Issue illustrated with 4 original lithographs by Jacques Monory.
Text by Alain Jouffroy.
A beautiful copy.
Handwritten signature by Jacques Monory in pencil on the colophon.
€700
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 (inscribed to Jeanne de BELLUNE)
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
Claude AVELINE
Sur l'Alfred de Vigny d'Anatole France
Aux dépens d'un amateur|Paris 1928|22.50 x 28 cm|broché
Rare hors commerce first edition printed in 50 copies numbered and justified in the colophon by Jacques Lion.
Some light foxing.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Claude Aveline: "A Georges Duhamel, ces souvenirs dont Jacques Lion a voulu faire une plaquette, parce qu'ils me sont chers, son ami. Claude Aveline. Font Romeu août 1928..." ["To Georges Duhamel, these memories that Jacques Lion wanted to make into a booklet, because they are dear to me, his friend. Claude Aveline. Font Romeu August 1928..."]
€150
André BRETON, André MASSON
Martinique charmeuse de Serpents. - Exemplaire de Jean Paulhan
Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1948|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Paper yellowed as is often the case.
Work illustrated with hors-texte illustrations by André Masson.
Precious autograph inscription signed by André Breton to Jean Paulhan.

€800
Lucien JACQUES
Momeries
Cahiers du Contadour|Saint-Paul 1938|16.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on antique laid paper, the only issue after 2 Japan and 5 Lafuma.
Worming to head and foot of front cover.
Work illustrated with 4 drawings by Lucien Jacques.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Lucien Jacques to D(aniel) Hirsch and his wife.
€100
Philippe DELERM
La Beauté du Geste
Seuil|Paris 2014|24.50 x 30 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with numerous photographs of athletes captured in action during their performances.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Philippe Delerm to Stéphane Joly: "... ce livre dont il sait combien il est l'aboutissement d'une longue passion..." ["... this book which he knows how much it is the culmination of a long passion..."]

€80
Bernard ROY, Jacques MÉNY
Jean Giono et le Cinéma
Jean-claude Simoën|Paris 1978|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Iconography.
Autograph inscription dated 1995 and signed by Jacques Mény to Claude Schneeberg: "... en cette année du centenaire de Giono...".
We also include an autograph thank-you card from Jacques Mény to the same recipient.
€50
Maurice DRUON
Remarques
Julliard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Light worming at head and foot of front cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Druon to a friend.
€100
François MITTERRAND
Ma part de vérité
Fayard|Paris 1969|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine slightly ridged as usual, one stain on fore edge, handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by François Mitterrand to Roger Bérard.
€600
Yves BONNEFOY
La Vie errante suivi de Une autre époque de l'écriture[The Wandering Life, followed by Another Age of Writing]
Mercure de France|Paris 1993|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket.
Signed autograph inscription from Yves Bonnefoy to Henri Zerner.
€120
Marc-Édouard NABE, VUILLEMIN
K.O. et autres Contes
Editions du Rocher|Paris 1999|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Small stains on covers.
Work decorated with illustrations by Vuillemin.
Autograph inscription signed by Marc-Edouard Nabe to a friend named Jean-Loup: "... K.O. et autres contes où beaucoup de femmes souffrent ! " ["K.O. and other tales where many women suffer!"]
€100
François AUGIÉRAS
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.
Light dampstains to foot of front cover.
Very rare autograph inscription signed by François Augiéras to Yves Le Marchand: "... protecteur de la jeune littérature, hommage respectueux de l'auteur. F. Augiéras." ["... protector of young literature, respectful homage from the author. F. Augiéras."]
One manuscript correction by the author who crossed out a line on page 70.
€1,700
Robert KEMP
La Vie des livres, volume I
Albin Michel|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Light dampstains to foot of front cover.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Robert Kemp to Marcel Pagnol: "... qui devrait être mon ami puisque je suis le sien !" ["... who should be my friend since I am his!"]
€50
Isidore ISOU
Fondements pour la Transformation intégrale du Théâtre. Tome I
Bordas|Paris 1953|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Restorations to head and foot of joints, inevitable small marginal tears to boards given the extreme fragility of the paper.
Very rare signed autograph inscription by Isidore Isou, one of the founders of Lettrism and an important precursor of Situationism, to the theater man Paul-Louis Mignon.
€400
Thyde MONNIER
L'Huile vierge
Arthème Fayard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy despite the slightly sunken spine.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Thyde Monnier to Madame Tourre.
€70
René BENJAMIN
Saint Vincent de Paul
A la Cité des Livres|Paris 1930|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
Handsome full-margined copy despite spine and boards lightly and marginally discolored as usual.
Autograph inscription signed by René Benjamin to historian Jean Longnon.
€150
Pierre BONNARD, Octave MIRBEAU
La 628-E8
Fasquelle|Paris 1908|19.50 x 25.50 cm|relié
De luxe edition illustrated with a hundred drawings by Pierre Bonnard scattered in the margins of the leaves, one of 200 numbered copies on Arches vellum, one print after 25 Japan.
A beautiful copy.
Binding in half brown calf, spine decorated with double black fillets, gilt date at the foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on the rough.
Handwritten presentation signed by Pierre Bonnard to Xavier Roux: “... à son compatriote dauphinois et ami...” “...to his Dauphiné compatriot and friend...” enriched with a handwritten presentation signed by Octave Mirbeau to the same.
€4,500
Lucien DUBECH
Poèmes
A la Cité des Livres|Paris 1928|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
Handsome full-margined copy despite two small traces of sunning at head and foot of spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Lucien Dubech to historian Jean Longnon: "... en souvenir affectueux de nos voyages à l'été de 1928..." ["in affectionate memory of our travels in the summer of 1928..."]
€120
Impressive dedication to his "colleague" Philippe Pétain, welcomed as a hero to the Academy by the poet who would expel him ten years later for refusing to collaborate
Impressive dedication to his "colleague" Philippe Pétain, welcomed as a hero to the Academy by the poet who would expel him ten years later for refusing to collaborate
Paul VALÉRY
Variété II
Nrf|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
A tear and split at foot of one joint, paper yellowed.
Our copy is presented under chemise and slipcase: chemise in half green morocco, smooth spine with gilt mention at foot "Ex. du maréchal Pétain" ["Marshal Pétain's copy"], green paper boards, slipcase with green morocco edges and green paper boards.
Precious signed autograph inscription by Paul Valéry: "A monsieur le maréchal Pétain, hommage de son admirateur et confrère." ["To Marshal Pétain, homage from his admirer and colleague."]
€2,300
Robert BRASILLACH, Maurice BARDÈCHE
Histoire du Cinéma
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1935|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine and boards marginally and slightly browned, paper fragile at margins of some leaves as usual.
Our copy is presented in a sand-colored full cardboard slipcase.
Precious autograph inscription by Robert Brasillach on this text which is one of the very first histories of cinema born a few decades earlier: "A Ramon Fernandez en bien sincère et reconnaissant hommage. Robert Brasillach" ["To Ramon Fernandez with very sincere and grateful homage. Robert Brasillach"] enhanced with the signature of Maurice Bardèche.
€1,700
Lucien DUBECH
Poèmes pour les Ombres
A la Cité des Livres|Paris 1922|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, one of 10 lettered and named copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
Fine full-margined copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Lucien Dubech to historian Jean Longnon in the form of a quatrain.
€120
Stefan ZWEIG, Frans MASEREEL
Erinnerungen an Emile Verhaeren[Memories of Emile Verhaeren]
Im Selbstverlag des Verfassers|s. l. 1927|14.50 x 23 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition printed with 440 numbered copies.
Work illustrated with 7 wood engravings by Frans Masereel.
Pubslisher's binding in half wove-style paper boards with small corners, top edge gilt, ex-libris glued to a paste-down endpaper.
Rare handwritten presentation signed by Stefan Zweig to writer Max Spanier who disappeared during the hell of the Holocaust: “Im herzlicher Erkenntlichkeit” (“With sincere gratitude”).
€3,500
Henri POURRAT
Les Sorciers du Canton
Nrf|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Two small lacks at foot of spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Henri Pourrat to Franc-Nohain.
€100
(to Victor HUGO) Antoine de LATOUR
Luther, Etude historique
Georges Decaux|Paris 1835|12.50 x 20 cm|relié
First edition printed in 100 copies.
Bradel binding in half green Russian morocco, smooth spine, date and place gilt at foot, pebbled paper boards, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns.
One restoration to the margin of the title page using an adhesive piece.
Rare and precious signed autograph inscription from Antoine de Latour "A monsieur Victor Hugo, hommage de tendre dévouement" ["To Monsieur Victor Hugo, tribute of tender devotion"]
The inscription has been slightly trimmed, missing the last letter of the word dévouement.
€750
Georges FOUREST
Le Géranium ovipare
José Corti|Paris 1935|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 150 Service de Presse copies on châtaignier blanc paper.
Pleasant copy despite a small black ink mark at the head of the first cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Fourest to Roger Lannes.
€300
Patrick MODIANO
Du plus loin de l'Oubli
Gallimard|Paris 1995|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Patrick Modiano to a woman named Marie-Françoise.
Signed autograph inscriptions by Patrick Modiano, little concerned with fame and sparing with dedication sessions, are rare.
€450
Antoine de SAINT-EXUPÉRY
Courrier sud[Southern Mail]
Nrf|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 697 numbered copies on pur fil paper.
Precious autograph inscription signed by the author to Geneviève Stewens, wife of Christian Sarton du Jonchay.
Son of Charles Sarton du Jonchay, then garrisoned in Algeria, Christian Sarton du Jonchay enlisted at fourteen in the Algerian Auxiliary Spahis Regiment commanded by his father. After numerous adventures, he was awarded the Croix de Guerre and became, at only fifteen, the youngest quartermaster sergeant in France. After serving in various cavalry regiments and chasseur battalions, he was wounded in July 1918 and ended the war with seven citations, as lieutenant and knight of the Legion of Honor...
€7,000
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 despite the spine being slightly sunned, 6 page numbers inscribed in black ink probably by Claude Roy as reading markers at the head of the rear endpaper.
Signed and inscribed by Claude Levi-Strauss to Claude Roy.
€500
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
Magnificat. Journaliers XIII Mars-Juillet 1963
Gallimard|Paris 1969|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, one of 10 copies on parchment reserved for the author and on colored paper, the most restricted deluxe issue.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Marcel Jouhandeau quoting a passage from the work.

€200
Henry POULAILLE
Corneille sous le Masque de Molière
Grasset|Paris 1957|15 x 22 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, one of 20 Service de Presse (advance) copies.
Small tears at head and foot of spine, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
Signed autograph inscription from Henry Poulaille to a lady.

€70
Jacques LAURENT
Les Dimanches de Mademoiselle Beaumon
Le cercle du nouveau livre|Paris 1982|14 x 20 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
Edition from the same year as the first edition.
Publisher's binding in full pink cloth, smooth spine, mauve paper endpapers.
Three small light stains on the back cover, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Laurent to Dominique Paulvé: "... à qui je souhaite d'heureuses vacances sur les bords de la Loire où elle rencontrera peut-être mademoiselle Beaumon..." ["...to whom I wish happy holidays on the banks of the Loire where she may perhaps meet Miss Beaumon..."]
€80
Léon BLUM (STENDHAL)
Stendhal et le Beylisme
Albin Michel|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, of which no copies on deluxe paper were issued, one of the press service copies.
Bradel binding in full green cloth, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, red shagreen title-piece, wrappers and spine (faded and with small losses) preserved, two corners slightly rubbed, a modest binding.
Inscribed by Léon Blum to the politician, pacifist activist, and Radical Socialist, Jean Piot.

€680
Olivier BOURGOIS
Un Néant moins tranquille
Mercure de France|Paris 1981|15 x 22 cm|broché
First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on hollande van Gelder paper, the only deluxe copies.
Light foxing affecting the edges, otherwise a handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Olivier Bourgois to Michel François-Poncet.

€80
Jean GALTIER-BOISSIÈRE
Trois Héros
La Jeune Parque|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on vellum, deluxe copy.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, one stain in margin of front cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Galtier-Boissière to Robert Laurence.
€80
Paul DAKEYO
Soweto - Soleils fusillés
Droit et liberté|s. l. 1977|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Fine and rare copy of this collection of anti-Apartheid poems.
Preface by Oliver Tambo, president of the African National Congress of South Africa then in exile.
Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Dakeyo to Madeleine Lanzais: "... à la lutte de nos peuples..." ["...to the struggle of our peoples..."]

€300
Pierre KYRIA
Vincent Hauttecoeur
Grasset|Paris 1998|14.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, one of 15 numbered copies on pure Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a tiny insignificant nick to the middle of the spine.
Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Kyria to Pierre Canavaggio: "... Là où commence le destin des héros du 'Partage des ombres' dans le tumulte de familles qui cherchent à s'exclure et d'une nation qui cherche sa voie." ["... Where begins the destiny of the heroes of 'The Sharing of Shadows' in the tumult of families seeking to exclude each other and of a nation seeking its path."]

€120
Pierre GRIPARI
La Vie, la Mort et la Résurrection de Socrate-Marie Gripotard
La Table Ronde|Paris 1968|14 x 20 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine lightly wrinkled as is often the case.
Autograph inscription dated Christmas 1974 and signed by Pierre Gripari to Pierre Kujawski: "... pour lui faire oublier a chaleur du désert, une petite bise d'hiver parisien..." ["... to help him forget the heat of the desert, a little winter kiss from Paris..."]
€60
Pierre BOURGEADE
L'Argent
Gallimard|Paris 1998|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Bourgeade to Pierre-André Boutang.

€60
Louis-Charles ROYER
Les Fiancées d'Heidelberg
Editions de Paris|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 32 numbered and named copies on alfa paper.
Spine creased.
Autograph inscription signed by Louis-Charles Royer below the justification page.
€80
Nane CARZOU, CARZOU
La Ville à l'envers
Edition d'art de Francony|Nice 1976|22 x 29 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's binding in full white cardboard with smooth unlettered spine, front cover illustrated with a drawing by Carzou, blue paper endpapers and pastedowns.
Handsome copy despite a slightly bumped upper corner.
Autograph inscriptions signed by Nane Carzou and by Carzou to Maïté Kougoundjian.

€60
Juan GOYTISOLO
Pour vivre Ici
Gallimard|Paris 1962|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Juan Goytisolo to Gilbert Guilleminault.

€70
Peter WESTERMEIER
La Souche
Aux dépens de l'auteur|s. l. 1980|24.50 x 31 cm|en feuilles sous chemise
First edition printed in 40 numbered copies on Arches vellum, ours one of 11 to include a punched plate embedded in the chemise at the beginning of the volume.
Chemise in full black cloth, smooth spine unlettered.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with 12 original engravings by Peter Westermeier which he has all signed and numbered.
Manuscript signature by Peter Westermeier at the colophon.
€400
Bernard-Henri LÉVY
Le Diable en Tête
Grasset & Fasquelle • Le club express|Paris 1988|14.50 x 23 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
Edition published the same year as the first and for which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's brown paper boards, smooth spine, complete with dust jacket whose spine is faded and which has tears at the head of the front cover, bookplate pasted on endpaper.
Signed and inscribed by Bernard-Henri Lévy to Alain Kerlorc'h.

€40
Paul GUTH
Le Naïf Locataire
Albin Michel|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper, with fanciful statement of thousand.
Complete with its illustrated dust jacket, the spine of which is slightly sunned and the covers of which have small marginal worming.
Late autograph inscription signed by Paul Guth to Alain Kerloc'h wishing him a Merry Christmas 1991.
€40
Michel de SAINT PIERRE
Les nouveaux Prêtres
La Table Ronde|Paris 1964|14 x 20 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Small lacks to the protective film covering the book at head and foot of spine.
Signed autograph inscription from Michel de Saint-Pierre to Pierre de Saint-Jorre: "... ce roman qui est un appel au secours..." ["... this novel which is a cry for help..."]
€40
Francis CARCO
Les Enfants du Malheur
A.A.M. Stols|Maestricht [Maastricht] 1930|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 400 copies on English laid paper, ours one of the hors commerce copies.
Two lacks at head and foot of spine as well as in margins of boards, boards lightly soiled, pleasant interior condition.
The frontispiece by Stobbaerts-Marcel is lacking here.
Autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to journalist and later director of the collaborationist newspaper "Je suis partout" Henri Poulain: "... ces heures sombres, en le remerciant d'aimer et de si bien comprendre mes livres..." ["... these dark hours, thanking him for loving and understanding my books so well..."]
€70
Hervé BAZIN
Vipère au Poing
Grasset|Paris 1948|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper with the mention "premier tirage" at the colophon despite a mention of 14th edition at the foot of the back cover.
A small tear repaired at head of spine, handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Hervé Bazin to Jean Raudin: "... en espérant une amicale et fructueuse collaboration. Hervé Bazin.
€800
Jacques MONORY, Gérard TITUS-CARMEL
Chorus 8/9
Chorus|Paris 1972|18 x 24 cm|broché
First edition, one of 90 numbered copies, the only ones to be enriched with a piece of crumpled paper signed by César, an etching signed by Titus-Carmel and an original lithograph by Jean-Pierre Le Boul'ch, the “tirage de tête”.
Numerous text and graphic contributions including those by Jacques Monory, Boltansky, Pierre Tilman, Le Gac, Peter Klasen, Daniel Biga, Hamilton, Gérard Titus-Carmel, Rémi Esnault,Françoise Thieck, Pierre Della Faille, Claude Held, César, etc...
A rare and beautiful copy of the “tirage de tête” of this issue of the Chorus magazine, published from 1968 to 1973.
€2,800
Erik ORSENNA
Voyage au Pays du Coton. Petit Précis de Mondialisation
Fayard|Paris 2006|13 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a small stain on the first cover.
Manuscript signature by Erik Orsenna on the endpaper.
€30
Miriam CENDRARS
Blaise Cendrars
Balland|Paris 1993|16 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Miriam Cendrars to Jean Ferré.
€50
Yves BRAYER, Roger PEYREFITTE
La Grèce, notre mère[Greece, Our Mother]
Michèle Trinckvel|Paris 1982|31 x 29 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous coffrets toilé et cartonné
First edition, one of 10 numbered copies properly containing an original watercolor and lithograph signed by Yves Brayer, deluxe copies.
Publisher's full orange cloth binding, smooth spine, marbled paper boards, complete with illustrated dust jacket, its orange full cloth slipcase with flaps as well as its full kraft-style paper box.
Work decorated with illustrations by Yves Brayer.
Very handsome copy.
The signed original lithograph and watercolor are placed under separate chemises within the orange full cloth chemise with flaps.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Yves Brayer to Bernard Gauche enriched with an original...
€1,200
Guido PIOVENE
La Gazette noire
Robert Laffont|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation established by Marie Canavaggia, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
A tear at head of spine, minor worming to front cover, small black stains to lower edge and at foot of back cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Marie Canavaggia to Gilbert Guilleminault with the additional signature of Guido Piovene.
€80
Daniel GUÉRIN
Shakespeare et Gide en Correctionnelle?
Les Editions du Scorpion|Paris 1959|14 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Minor marginal worming to covers without gravity.
Signed autograph inscription from Daniel Guérin to Gilbert Guilleminault: "... cette suite à Kinsey et la sexualité..." ["... this follow-up to Kinsey and sexuality..."]
€60
Yves BRAYER, Jean GIONO
Quand les Mystères sont très malins...[When the Mysteries Are Very Cunning]
Aux dépens d'un groupe de bibliophiles|Neuilly-sur-Seine 1973|38 x 30.50 cm|en feuilles sous double chemise et étui
Strictly hors commerce edition illustrated with 64 original etchings by Yves Brayer and printed in 100 copies, all numbered on Arches wove paper, ours being one of 20 containing the suite on Japon Torinoko, and among these, one of the few copies enriched with 5 cancelled copperplate matrices.
Our copy is exceptionally enhanced with two original watercolors by Yves Brayer which he signed: one on a sheet of 27x19.5cm mounted on cardboard and presented under mat, representing an equestrian scene; the second, a Camargue landscape, on the half-title page and dedicated in pencil by the artist to Bernard Gauche.
The copy is also enriched with a greeting card for the...
€1,500
Georges SIMENON
Carte de visite de Georges Simenon sur laquelle il a adressé ses voeux de bonne année 1986 à son ami Paul Guth
S. n.|Lausanne 1986|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille
Printed visiting card of Georges Simenon at his Lausanne address presenting his best wishes for the year 1986 to his friend Paul Guth.
Pleasant copy.
"Avec mes voeux bien amicaux, mon cher Paul Guth. / Georges Simenon. 1986" ["With my friendly wishes, my dear Paul Guth. / Georges Simenon. 1986"].
€300
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 and some inevitable lacks to the plastic film covering the boards.
Autograph inscription signed by Francis Ponge to Max-Philippe Delatte.
€230
Francis PONGE
Douze petits écrits
Nrf|Paris 1928|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 718 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue with 16 Japan copies.
Frontispiece with a portrait of the author lithographed by Mania Mavro.
Fine copy despite minor marginal tears of no consequence to the covers, spine slightly faded as usual.
Autograph inscription signed by Francis Ponge to the bookseller-bibliophile Max-Philippe Delatte: "... avec qui j'entretiens un commerce (au sens noble) dont je me félicite. Amicalement Francis Ponge" ["... with whom I maintain a relationship (in the noble sense) which pleases me greatly. Cordially Francis Ponge"].
€250
Jean COCTEAU
Lettre à Jacques Maritain
Stock|Paris 1926|13.50 x 19 cm|2 volumes brochés
First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
Some light foxing affecting mainly certain deckled edges.
Handsome full-margined set.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Jean Cocteau to his publisher Maurice Delamain: "A mon cher Maurice Delamain dans le ciel de l'amitié, de la pureté parfaites. Jean (surmonté d'un petit coeur)" ["To my dear Maurice Delamain in the heaven of perfect friendship and purity. Jean (surmounted by a little heart)"].
€1,200