Signed Books, Presentation Copies

Alphonse BOUDARD
La première lettre manuscrite adressée par Alphonse Boudard à son grand ami André Tillieu, grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens
S. n.|Paris 1er Avril 1972|21 x 27 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Handwritten letter dated and signed, 24 lines by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion in 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 handwritten note inscribed in black felt-tip pen by André Tillieu at the head of the letter: "1st letter from Alphonse".
Envelope included.
"Dear André Tillieu,
the second copy, that comes from Louis (Nucéra)... he must no longer have remembered that you were on the list and I saw that the first copy had gotten lost... (which often happens!) Of course give it to a broke...
€200
Alphonse BOUDARD
"... en ce moment le livre est en rade... Nos Giscard, Chaban, Mitterrand retiennent toute l'attention du public..."Handwritten letter addressed by Alphonse Boudard to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 22 Avril 1974|13.50 x 21 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Manuscript letter dated and signed, 27 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion in boozy lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Louis Nucéra.
Envelope included.
This is the first manuscript letter in which Alphonse Boudard adopts the familiar form of address with his Brussels friend.
"Ami,
merci de ton petit mot. Je suis sûr que ton papier de Relax sera de première. En ce moment le livre est en rade... Nos Giscard, Chaban, Mitterrand retiennent toute l'attention du public. En + j'ai eu un mauvais article de Mathieu Galey dans l'Express...
€200
Jules ROMAINS
Problèmes européens
Flammarion|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Two dampstains on the spine and in the margin of the first cover.
Precious signed autograph inscription by Jules Romains: "A Jacques Copeau, son fidèle admirateur et ami." ["To Jacques Copeau, his faithful admirer and friend."]
€250
Michel MOUSSEAU, Zéno BIANU
Une passion précise
Del Arco|s. l. 2004|11 x 11 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui
First edition printed in 125 copies numbered on Arches paper and justified by Zéno Bianu and Michel Mousseau.
Publisher's binding in full grey boards, the poem unfolding accordion-style.
Work illustrated with serigraphs by Michel Mousseau.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Zéno Bianu with additional manuscript signature by Michel Mousseau.

€80
Alphonse BOUDARD
Bristol manuscrit adressé à son grand ami le journaliste bruxellois, grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 5 Octobre 1995|12.50 x 8.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Manuscript letter on headed paper of 17 lines by Alphonse Boudard, from his home at 11 rue Henri Monnier in the ninth arrondissement of Paris, 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, 5 X 95, and the mention "Mourir d'enfance", written in pencil by André Tillieu, on the letter. Envelope included.
"Cher André,
bien reçu ton article qui est comme d'habitude chaleureux et remarquable à tous égards. Tu y dis toujours des choses qui me vont droit au coeur. La carrière du livre se poursuit au mieux, mais les temps sont...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
Bristol manuscrit adressé à son grand ami le journaliste bruxellois, grand ami et biographe de Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 20 Octobre 1989|15 x 11 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript letter on headed paper of 20 lines dated by Alphonse Boudard, from his home at 11 rue Henri Monnier in the ninth arrondissement of Paris, 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.
"Vieux,
Merci de ton aimable petit mot...
Enfin j'ai fait ce que j'ai pu et si le résultat a été bon, tant mieux.
Je n'arrive plus à remettre la main sur un exemplaire de la Méthode" ["Old friend,
Thank you for your kind little note...
Well, I did what I could and if the result was...
€150
Alphonse BOUDARD
"Sans doute en novembre je me naturalise belge un jour ou deux, ce qui nous permettra de nous rencontrer autour du verre de l'amitié..."Bristol manuscript addressed to his great friend, the Brussels journalist, great friend and biographer of Georges Brassens, André Tillieu
S. n.|Paris 18 Octobre 1993|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Signed manuscript card of 19 lines from Alphonse Boudard to his great friend and companion of well-watered lunches, the Brussels journalist André Tillieu, who was, like Alphonse Boudard, a great friend of Georges Brassens but also of Jean Giono.
A date (18.10.93) and the mention "Saint Frédo" ["Saint Frédo"] (a book by Alphonse Boudard recently published) inscribed in pencil and blue pen on the card by André Tillieu.
Envelope included.
"Vieux,
Merci cent mille fois pour cet admirable papier qui complète celui de Louis (Nucéra) dans le journal du dimanche. Les fautes ? Les éditeurs ne nous donnent plus un second jeu d'épreuves... d'où ces bavures !...
€150
Paul FORT
Montlhéry-la-Bataille
Eugène Figuière|Paris 1912|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition.
Spine cracked with some lacks, light corner bumps to boards, some light interior foxing.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Paul Fort: "A Léon Bakst, son admirateur."
€80
Maurice BARRÈS
Colette Baudoche
Félix Juven|Paris 1909|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
A press clipping from Echo de Paris about the work pasted on an endpaper, having shadowed the facing page.
Bradel binding in full blue-green cloth, smooth spine decorated with a central gilt fleuron, havana shagreen title-label with minor rubbing, gilt date and fillet at foot, original wrappers preserved, contemporary signed binding by Desnaux.
Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Barrès to Charles de Peslouän.
€150
Charles RÉGISMANSET
Contradictions. Maximes et anecdotes suivies de Guerre ou Paix et de Misère de l'homme. Exemplaire de Natalie Clifford-Barney
G. Doin & Cie|Paris 1937|12.50 x 23 cm|broché
Definitive edition.
Light foxing of no consequence to board margins.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
Manuscript inscription by the author or publisher on the half-title page: copy of Mrs N.C. Barney.
€70
Maud SACQUARD DE BELLEROCHE
L'Ordinatrice a cinquante ans
La Jeune Parque|Paris 1978|13 x 20 cm|broché
First edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
A handsome copy.
Exceptional signed autograph inscription from Maud Sacquard de Belleroche: "Pour madame Valéry Giscard d'Estaing la plus gracieuse des Présidentes, ce très respectueux hommage d'une féministe sans hargne. Maud de Belleroche." ["For Madame Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, the most gracious of First Ladies, this most respectful homage from a feminist without rancor. Maud de Belleroche."]
€80
Gaëtan PICON, René BERTELÉ
Panorama des Idées contemporaines
Grasset|Paris 1938|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition of these selected texts presented under the direction of Gaëtan Picon, one of 36 numbered copies on pure thread paper, ours one of 6 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Gaëtan Picon to René Bertelé: "Pour René Bertelé ce triomphe de notre commune persévérance et en souvenir d'affectueuse amitié." ["For René Bertelé this triumph of our common perseverance and in memory of affectionate friendship."]
€150
Jorge AMADO
O pastores da noite
Livraria Martins Editora|Sao Paulo [São Paulo] 1981|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
New edition published in the author's complete illustrated works.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jorge Amado, in Portuguese, to his translator (Alice) Raillard.

€150
Maurice BARRÈS
Un Discours à Metz (15 août 1911)
Emile-Paul|Paris 1911|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, one of the copies specially printed for the author, with mention of third thousand on the first cover.
Some worming on the first cover and in the margins of some leaves.
Signed autograph inscription from Maurice Barrès to the politician Paul Boncour: "A Paul Boncour pour sa bibliothèque minime, son ami." ["To Paul Boncour for his modest library, his friend."]
€150
Gabriel MONTOYA
Chansons naïves et perverses
Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1890|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition decorated with numerous illustrations in the text, with mention of second edition.
Bradel binding in half green cloth, smooth spine decorated with a central gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at tail, brown shagreen title label with slight scratches, almond green marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Precious signed autograph inscription by Gabriel Montoya, star performer of Rodolphe Salis's Chat Noir and later inept administrator of the Quat'z-arts which he took over in 1910: "A mon vieil ami Joseph Uzanne, en souvenir des bonnes soirées de La Plume, très cordialement j'offre ce volume." ["To my old friend Joseph...
€250
Miguel Ángel ASTURIAS
Soluna
Seuil|Paris 1969|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation established by Jean and André Camp, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Two small tears at foot of spine very slightly sunned.
Beautiful autograph inscription dated and signed by Miguel Angel Asturias to René Wilmet enhanced with André Camp's signature.
€100
Jean MADIRAN
Maurras
Nouvelles éditions latines|Paris 1992|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Madiran to the great Céline scholar Pierre Monnier: "... honorable successeur de Charles-Quint, cet hommage au maître-horloger." ["...honorable successor of Charles V, this tribute to the master clockmaker."]

€50
NORGE
Les Quatre Vérités
Gallimard|Paris 1962|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy despite a small blue cross inscribed at head of half-title page.
Signed autograph inscription by Norge to the Resistance poet and publisher of poets Pierre Seghers and his wife Véronique on the half-title page: "A Pierre et Véronique, mes deux bonnes, douces, fortes, chaudes et admirables vérités d'amitié. Leur vieux Norge..." ["To Pierre and Véronique, my two good, gentle, strong, warm and admirable truths of friendship. Their old Norge..."]

€60
Henri POURRAT
Dans l'Herbe des trois Vallées
Albin Michel|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
Reissue.
Work illustrated with wood engravings by François Angeli.
Two tiny corner lacks to foot of boards.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Pourrat to Louis Deux.
€70
Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS
L'homme nu
Plon|Paris 1971|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Claude Lévi-Strauss to the economist and academician Jacques Rueff.

€500
Yves BONNEFOY
Début et Fin de la Neige suivi de Là où retombe la Flèche
Mercure de France|Paris 1991|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Yves Bonnefoy to Diane de Margerie.
€120
Philippe PÉTAIN, Paul VALÉRY
Discours de réception de M. le maréchal Pétain à l'Académie Française et réponse de M. Paul Valéry
Nrf • Plon|Paris 1931|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper.
Some light foxing on the endpapers and more pronounced on the final leaves, small marginal tears without loss to the covers.
Autograph inscription signed by Philippe Pétain to his friend Claire Vignati enhanced with an autograph tribute signed by Paul Valéry.
€1,200
Jacques PRÉVERT
Spectacle[Spectacle]
Gallimard|Paris 1951|14 x 18 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
A pleasant copy given the poor quality of this fragile paper.
Inscribed, dated and signed by Jacques Prévert to a friend named Nadine, enriched with a small black ink drawing depicting two clowns seated at either end of the word “Spectacle,” tossing juggling balls to each other.
€800
François MITTERRAND
La paille et le grain
Flammarion|Paris 1981|14 x 20 cm|broché
New edition.
Library label pasted at the head of an endpaper.
Handsome copy despite the spine being very lightly wrinkled.
Autograph inscription signed by François Mitterrand to Monsieur Senart.
€700
Jacques DUBOIS
Poeme pour Paule
S. n.|s. l. 1951|16 x 24.50 cm|en feuilles
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally discolored and sunned.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Jacques Dubois to his friend Charles (Dobzynski): "A mon cher Charles, lui qui sait si bien ce que je veux dire quand je dis "à moitié déraciné par la charrue de la guerre". Pour que nous soyons unis comme les 5 doigts d'un poing fermé. Ton Jacques." ["To my dear Charles, who knows so well what I mean when I say 'half uprooted by the plow of war'. So that we may be united like the 5 fingers of a closed fist. Your Jacques."]

€60
Gérard SEREE, Marie-Claire BANCQUART
Peut-être Qui
Atelier Gestes et Traces|Saint-Laurent-du-Pont 2005|12.50 x 10.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition entirely handwritten and printed in 15 numbered copies on vellum.
Work illustrated with 10 original engravings by Gérard Serée.
Rare and handsome copy.
Manuscript signatures of Marie-Claire Bancquart and Gérard Serée on the colophon.

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€150
Michel BUTOR
Second sous-sol
Gallimard|Paris 1976|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Butor: "Cet exemplaire de second sous-sol a été offert à Pierre klossowski lors du (mot illisible) donné par Michel Butor à l'occasion de son demi-centenaire. Paris-Nice, le 14-28 septembre 1976" ["This copy of second sous-sol was offered to Pierre Klossowski during the (illegible word) given by Michel Butor on the occasion of his half-century. Paris-Nice, September 14-28, 1976"].
€150
Raymond GUÉRIN
La Main passe[La Main passe” → “The Hand Passes]
Editions du Scorpion|Paris 1947|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Malacca Japan paper, deluxe copy.
A cut at foot of first pages which also show a paper clip mark
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Joseph Rivière.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Raymond Guérin to his friend Michel Caste: "Pour mon ami Michel Caste ce petit livre qui m'est assez cher - ah, qui n' a pas ses faiblesses ! - avec l'hommage affectueux de celui qui allait devenir le Grand Dab. De tout coeur. R. Guérin. 2 juin 1953" ["For my friend Michel Caste this little book which is quite dear to me - ah, who doesn't have their weaknesses! - with the affectionate tribute of one who was to...
€380
Fernando ARRABAL
La torre herida por el rayo
Ediciones Destino|Barcelona 1983|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Fernando Arrabal to Claude Couffon, important translator of Spanish-speaking writers of the second half of the 20th century: "... hasta siempre amigo..." ["... until always friend..."]
€100
Fernando ARRABAL
En entierro de la sardina
Ediciones Destino|Barcelona 1984|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
New edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine being very slightly sunned.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Fernando Arrabal to Claude Couffon, important translator of Spanish-speaking writers of the second half of the 20th century.
€100
Luis ROMERO
Esas sombras del trasmundo
Ediciones Cid|Madrid 1957|13 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine lightly browned.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from Luis Romero to Claude Couffon, important translator of Hispanic writers of the second half of the 20th century: "A Claude Couffon, en Cadaqués, con la amitad de Luis Romero."
€150
Pol VANDROMME
Marcel, Roger et Ferdinand
La Revue Célinienne|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1984|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy despite the spine very lightly sunned without gravity, press cutting included.
Cover illustrated by Aramis.
Signed autograph inscription from the president of "La revue célinienne" to Maurice Duverger.
€40
François BRIGNEAU
Mon village à l'heure socialiste
La Table Ronde|Paris 1982|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite three tiny tears at head of first cover.
Célinien autograph inscription signed by François Brigneau to the great Célinien Pierre Monnier and his wife: "Pour M. et Mme Pierre Monnier ce charivari par les Augustes du Guignol's band, avec l'amical hommage de François Brigneau." ["For Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Monnier this charivari by the Augustes of Guignol's band, with the friendly tribute of François Brigneau."]
€80
Raymond GUÉRIN
La Tête vide
Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies on Plumex, with printed service de presse stamp at head of second cover.
Pleasant copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Raymond Guérin to his friend Michel Caste: "... qui a trouvé - sans me la donner - uné clé à cette navrante histoire que je lui dédicace en témignage de fidélité et d'estime. Son ami R. Guérin. A Paris le 2/6/53." ["... who found - without giving it to me - a key to this heartbreaking story which I dedicate to him as testimony of faithfulness and esteem. His friend R. Guérin. In Paris 2/6/53."]
€150
Antoine BLONDIN (to Roger NIMIER)
"Contrairement à ce qu'on pourrait croire, je ne suis pas dans le coup"Press review with autograph comments addressed to his best friend Roger Nimier from Mayenne
s. n.|Laval 11 septembre 1957|17 x 12.90 cm|2 feuillets avec coupures de presse contrecollées
Amusing press review commented by Antoine Blondin addressed to Roger Nimier at his Parisian office at the N.R.F.
Blondin sends his lifelong friend newspaper clippings from local papers which he pastes on squared sheets.
Envelope included.
Beautiful manifestation of the anarchist and zany spirit that guided the steps, not often steady but always soaked, of Antoine Blondin, and of the fraternal and thunderous friendship that united him with Roger Nimier.
The star of sports journalism prepares for Nimier a collection of news items taken from Ouest France Mayenne:
Feeding his own reputation as a ribald and...
€700
Carlos FUENTES
Chant des aveugles
Gallimard|Paris 1968|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Pleasant copy despite the spine being slightly browned.
Signed autograph inscription by Carlos Fuentes to a couple of friends: "A Emir y Magdalena - ! pop ! hizo la champana, adentro habia mate y tequila. Carlos." ["To Emir and Magdalena - ! pop ! went the champagne, inside there was mate and tequila. Carlos."]
€400
Antoine BLONDIN (to Roger NIMIER)
"N'oublie pas, pourtant, qu'à côté de Margaux, il y a Lafite et que Latour n'est jamais loin"Signed autograph letter addressed to his best friend Roger Nimier, a veritable review of the greatest French nectars
Laval 23 octobre 1956|13.50 x 21 cm|2 feuillets + une enveloppe
Long and exceptional autograph letter signed by Antoine Blondin, addressed to fellow Hussar Roger Nimier at his home on rue de Coëtlogon.
Blondin plans a gargantuan feast, detailing at length the wines to be served for each guest, while indulging in witty reflections on man’s alcoholic ontology: "Si tu avais simplement lu 'Tiens, voilà du Bouddha !' d'Hubert Robert tu saurais : [...] que cet homme dualiste, sans unité intérieure, a besoin de Bourgogne et de Bordeaux."
56 lines on two folded leaves.
Envelope enclosed.
Published in À mes prochains: lettres, 1943-1984, ed. Alain Cresciucci, 2009, p. 84.
A fine expression of the anarchic spirit...
€2,000
Jorge Luis BORGES, Silvina BULLRICH
El compadrito[The Compadrito]
Compana General Fabril editora|Buenos Aires 1968|20 x 28.50 cm|broché
Second illustrated edition.
Spine with some rubbing.
Illustrated with drawings by Horacio Cardo.

Rare presentation copy erroneously dated 1949 and signed by Jorge Luis Borges to his muse Ema Risso Platero : « à Emita, con afecto innumerable. »
€3,000
Alexandre SOLJENITSYNE
Le grain tombé entre les meules. Esquisses d'exil. Première partie 1974-1978[The Grain Fallen Between the Millstones. Sketches of Exile. First Part 1974–1978]
Fayard|Paris 1998|15.50 x 23.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
First edition of the French translation, for which no deluxe paper was printed.
A pleasant copy.
We include the second volume, covering the period 1979-1994, published in 2005.
Rare handwritten signature of Alexandre Solzhenitsyn on the title page.
€1,500
Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE
Blèche
Gallimard|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy despite two small sunning marks on the spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Drieu La Rochelle to Charles de Saint-Cyr.
€500
Hervé BOURGES
De mémoire d'éléphant
Grasset|Paris 2000|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite a small fold at the head of the first cover.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Hervé Bourges to Gisèle Halimi: "Pour Gisèle Halimi, ces années de braise et années "lumière" dont certaines partagées, contées, en témoignage de grande estime, en très fidèle amitié." ["For Gisèle Halimi, these years of embers and years of "light" some of which shared, recounted, in testimony of great esteem, in very faithful friendship."]
Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
€80
Jean-François KAHN
Et si on essayait quelque chose ?
Seuil|Paris 1983|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean-François Kahn to Gisèle Halimi: "Pour Gisèle Halimi dont j'aimerais connaître la réaction." ["For Gisèle Halimi whose reaction I would like to know."]
Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
€80
Régis DEBRAY
Le siècle et la règle. Correspondance avec le frère Gille-Dominique
Fayard|Paris 2004|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite some slight traces of soot in the margins of the boards and on the fore edge due to the fact that Gisèle Halimi's library partially burned.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Régis Debray to Gisèle Halimi and her husband Claude Faux: "A Gisèle et à Claude, pour les faire sourire de nos petites misères, amicalement. Régis Debray." ["To Gisèle and Claude, to make them smile at our small miseries, with friendship. Régis Debray."]
Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
€100
Régis DEBRAY
L'emprise
Gallimard|Paris 2000|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite some light traces of soot on the edge due to the fact that Gisèle Halimi's library partially burned.
Precious dated and signed autograph inscription from Régis Debray to Gisèle Halimi and her husband Claude Faux: "A Gisèle et à Claude, qui résistent merveilleusement à l'Emprise, leur ami Régis D." ["To Gisèle and Claude, who resist l'Emprise marvelously, their friend Régis D."]
Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
€100
Marie-Claire PASQUIER
Le théâtre américain aujourd'hui
P.U.F.|Paris 1978|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Lacking the plastic film covering the covers at the head of the front cover.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Marie-Claire Pasquier to Gisèle Halimi: "Pour Gisèle Halimi, de canotière à canotière. Amicalement." ["For Gisèle Halimi, from boater to boater. With friendship."]
Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
€60
Henri POURRAT
Le trésor des contes. Tome IX
Gallimard|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the service de presse (advance) copies.
Spine and covers lightly and marginally sunned.
Autograph inscription signed by Henri Pourrat to Madame Chemine on a piece of paper pasted on an endpaper: "... ces histoires d'innocents qui comme des duvets de chardon couraient les campagnes..." ["...these stories of innocents who like thistle down ran through the countryside..."]
€100
Xavier PRIVAS
L'amour chante
Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1904|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Half eggplant sheep binding, spine slightly faded with six raised bands, gilt fillet on moiré-effect paper boards, moiré-effect paper endpapers and pastedowns, front cover preserved, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph inscription from Xavier Privas to psychologist Charles Binet-Sanglé, notably author of "La folie de Jésus".
€80
Félicien MARCEAU
Lettre autographe signée datée du 15 juillet 1953
s. l. 15 juillet 1953|21 x 27 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Autograph letter dated and signed, one page, from Félicien Marceau to Huguette Godin (18 lines in blue ink) in which he thanks her for the benevolent review of his latest work recently published: "L'homme du roi": "Les éditions Gallimard viennent de m'envoyer l'excellent article que vous avez bien voulu me consacrer. Excellent à tous les points de vue, pour moi et en soi, notamment, tout ce que vous dites de L'homme du roi m'a ravi." ["Gallimard publishers have just sent me the excellent article you were kind enough to devote to me. Excellent in all respects, for me and in itself, particularly, everything you say about L'homme du roi delighted me."]
Félicien Marceau...
€100
Dominique ELUARD
Carte postale autographe signée datée du 25 août1953 adressée au poète Charles Dobzynski
s. l. 25 Août1953|14.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille
Autograph postcard dated and signed by Dominique Eluard addressed to his friend the poet Charles Dobzynski: "J'ai votre livre ici. Ecrivez-moi en septembre, à St Tropez - D'Astier y sera. Puis-je lui parler des projets pour la rentrée ? Amitiés. Dominique Eluard." ["I have your book here. Write to me in September, at St Tropez - D'Astier will be there. May I speak to him about the projects for the start of term? Best wishes. Dominique Eluard."]
The postcard shows a view of Carrara.

€50
Régis DEBRAY
Un été avec Paul Valéry
Parallèles|Paris 2019|11 x 17 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Régis Debray to Gisèle Halimi: "A ma tendre, exemplaire et vaillante Gisèle, avec toute mon affection. Régis Debray." ["To my tender, exemplary and valiant Gisèle, with all my affection. Régis Debray."]
Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
€100
Paul NEUHUYS
Poètes d'aujourd'hui. L'orientation actuelle de la conscience lyrique
Ca ira!|Anvers [Antwerp] 1922|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
The first edition, published in a small number of copies.
Spine sunned.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Neuhuys to Francis Gérard on the first endpaper, partially shadowed due to the presence of two small newspaper clippings.
€100
Pierre NORD
Bombe à l'O.T.A.N.
Arthème Fayard|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
A scratch on the first cover.
Signed and inscribed by Pierre Nord to Madame Michel Parisot: "... ce plan roman américain avant la lettre (il est vrai que le romanétait écrit avant)" ["... this American novel plan before the letter (it is true that the novel was written before)"].
€50
Félicien MARCEAU
Les ingénus
Gallimard|Paris 1992|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band despite three small spots of no consequence on the back cover.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Félicien Marceau to Gisèle Halimi: "A Gisèle Halimi avec la meilleure des dédicaces : de votre ami Félicien." ["To Gisèle Halimi with the best of dedications: from your friend Félicien."]
Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
€70
Régis DEBRAY
Eloges
Gallimard|Paris 1986|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Spine sunned and with some traces of soot, part of Gisèle Halimi's library having burned.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Régis Debray to Gisèle Halimi and her husband Claude Faux.
Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
€100
Régis DEBRAY
Supplique aux nouveaux progressistes du XXIe siècle
Gallimard|Paris 2006|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Régis Debray to Gisèle Halimi and her husband Claude Faux: "A Gisèle, à Claude, avec ma pensée fidèle. Régis D." ["To Gisèle, to Claude, with my faithful thoughts. Régis D."]
Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
€100
Félicien MARCEAU
Le voyage de noce de Figaro
Les Belles Lettres|Paris 1994|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Fine copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Félicien Marceau to Gisèle Halimi: "Pour vous deux, chère Gisèle, ce badinage de votre ami Félicien. Le 15 Mars 94" ["For you both, dear Gisèle, this playful work from your friend Félicien. March 15th 94"].
Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
€70
Félicien MARCEAU, Charles DANTZIG
L'imagination est une science exacte. Entretiens
Gallimard|Paris 1998|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Fine copy despite small stains at the head of the spine.
Precious dated and signed autograph inscription from Félicien Marceau to Gisèle Halimi: "Pour vous chère Gisèle, avec toute mon affection. Félicien. 22.10. 98" ["For you dear Gisèle, with all my affection. Félicien. 22.10. 98"] enriched with a drawing of a small flower.
Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
€70
Régis DEBRAY
Le plan vermeil. Modeste proposition
Gallimard|Paris 2004|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Régis Debray to Gisèle Halimi and her husband Claude Faux: "A Claude et Gisèle, que le plan vermeil ne concernera pas au moins jusqu'en 2055, leur ami (qui les attendra au Bioland) Régis Debray." ["To Claude and Gisèle, whom the vermillion plan will not concern at least until 2055, their friend (who will wait for them in Bioland) Régis Debray."]
Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
€100
Félicien MARCEAU
L'affiche
Gallimard|Paris 2000|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Minor worming of no consequence to the back cover, otherwise a complete copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
Precious dated and signed autograph inscription from Félicien Marceau to Gisèle Halimi: "Pour vous, chère Gisèle, ce roman d'Alice et sur les effets inattendus d'une affiche, avec toute l'affection de votre ami Félicien. Le 21 Mars 2000" ["For you, dear Gisèle, this novel by Alice and about the unexpected effects of a poster, with all the affection of your friend Félicien. March 21, 2000"].
Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
€70
Régis DEBRAY
Aveuglantes lumières
Gallimard|Paris 2006|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Régis Debray to Gisèle Halimi and her husband Claude Faux: "A Claude et Gisèle et à Claude avec ma pensée fidèle - et à très vite Claude ! - Régis D" ["To Claude and Gisèle and to Claude with my faithful thoughts - and see you soon Claude! - Régis D"].
Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
€100
Juan GOYTISOLO
Don Julian
Gallimard|Paris 1971|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine and covers marginally sunned.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Juan Goytisolo to Gisèle Halimi.
We include a press clipping from the newspaper "Le monde" about the modification of the law of July 1st 1901 with the manuscript note: "Le Monde 22 juillet 1971" ["Le Monde July 22, 1971"] in Gisèle Halimi's hand.
Provenance: from the library of Gisèle Halimi.
€120
Jean d' ORMESSON
Le bonheur à San Miniato
J.-C. Lattès|Paris 1987|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean d'Ormesson to Yvonne Jouve.
€120
Patrice de LA TOUR DU PIN
Les anges
Monomotapa|Tunis 1939|11.50 x 17.50 cm|relié
First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Full cream white shagreen binding, spine with four fine raised bands slightly darkened, gilt frieze border on covers, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, original wrappers and spine preserved.
Foxing affecting mainly the margins of the leaves.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Patrice de La Tour du Pin to his friend the diplomat Pierre Saffroy: "Mon Pierre, les anges qui viennent de toi vers moi, je les connais assez, je les aimes assez pour que j'ose à peine t'envoyer ce petit livre qui traitent (sic) des anges dans l'amitié spirituelle." ["My Pierre, the angels who come from you to me, I...
€200
Ernest RENAN
Souvenirs d'enfance et de jeunesse
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1883|14 x 23 cm|relié
First edition.
Half brown morocco binding, spine with five raised bands showing light rubbing, marbled boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
Some foxing.
Our copy contains an autograph letter dated and signed by Ernest Renan addressed to a friend who has just lost his mother and whom he attempts to comfort.
€350
Charles-Marie LECONTE DE LISLE, Alexandre DUMAS FILS
Discours de réception de M. Leconte de Lisle. - Réponse de M. Alexandre Dumas fils directeur de l'Académie française
Perrin & Cie|Paris 1887|14 x 23 cm|relié
First edition.
Some foxing.
Bradel binding in blue half-cloth, smooth spine, red morocco title-label, combed paper boards, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Alexandre Dumas fils to his friend Raimond Deslandes at the head of his speech.
€350
Charles-Henri HIRSCH
Dame fortune
Charpentier|Paris 1912|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half sand-colored cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, dark brown morocco title label, floral patterned paper boards, original wrappers and spine preserved.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Charles-Henri Hirsch to Tristan Bernard.
€80
Pierre MILLE
Mes trônes et mes dominations
Editions des portiques|Paris 1930|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in full marbled paper, smooth spine with light rubbing, red shagreen title-label, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Pierre Mille to Tristan Bernard.
€60
Maurice DONNAY
L'autre danger
Editions des portiques|Paris 1903|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half olive green cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, brown sheep title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Maurice Donnay to Jules Lemaître.
€60
Jean-Gabriel DOMERGUE, Pierre HAREL-DARC
Quand on parle d'amour[When One Speaks of Love]
Collection du lierre|Paris 1948|25.50 x 32.50 cm|relié
Edition illustrated with 10 original color lithographs hors-texte by Jean-Gabriel Domergue, one of 40 numbered copies on Rives vellum.
Half red morocco binding with bands, smooth spine, date gilt at tail, boards, endpapers and pastedowns of moiré and gilt effect paper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Gauché.
The work is also ornamented with 26 illustrations in the text, in one or two tones, as chapter headpieces, tailpieces in red by Jean-Gabriel Domergue.
Handsome copy containing the full suite of 18 in-text illustrations.
Manuscript annotation in blue ballpoint pen on the title page: unique copy.
Indeed, on two hors-texte...
€1,200
Michel CARDOZE
Juif albano
Librairie Séguier|Paris 1986|15 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Light stains and a slight tear to the spine, a small fold at the head of the front cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Michel Cardoze to radio journalist Jacques Ourévitch.
€40
[Marcel SCHWOB as] LOYSON-BRIDET
Moeurs des diurnales
Mercure de France|Paris 1903|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition published under the pseudonym of Loyson-Bridet, one of the copies from the first printing bearing, on the justification page, Schwob's personal vignette: a goose holding a quill in its beak.
Half black shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral and typographical motifs, light rubbing to spine, scratches to marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
A small stain at foot of title page and on the facing page.
Signed autograph inscription from Marcel Schwob, under his pseudonym of Loyson-Bridet: "A Emile Despax, son ami. Loyson Bridet."
€500
Charles-Marie LE MYRE DE VILERS
Gouvernement général civil de l'Algérie. Etat actuel de l'Algérie publié d'après les documents officiels par ordre du général Chanzy
Imprimerie administrative Gojosso & Cie|Paris 1877|14 x 22.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Bradel binding in full orange cloth, smooth spine, brown shagreen title label with a loss, front cover preserved.
Gift inscription in blue ink on the half-title page and on the front cover as a present, printed stamp on the half-title page.
€70
Henri MASSIS, Georg MOENIUS
Allemagne d'hier et d'après-demain suivi de Germanisme et romanité par Georg Moenius
Editions du Conquistador|Paris 1949|12 x 18 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription from Henri Massis to Jean Buisson.
€50
Edoardo SANGUINETI
Capriccio italiano
Seuil|Paris 1964|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation by Jean Thibaudeau, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine sunned, light foxing to boards.
Rare dated and signed autograph inscription by Edoardo Sanguineti, in French, to philosopher and sociologist Lucien Goldmann, additionally with a signed autograph inscription by Jean Thibaudeau.

€450
Georges ARNAUD
Les aveux les plus doux
Julliard|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of the script dedicated to Jules Dassin printed in 500 numbered copies.
Handsome copy.
The film adaptation of this one-act play which was to be brought to the screen in 1953 was banned.
Edouard Molinaro would finally adapt it, almost 20 years later, in 1971 with Roger Hanin, Philippe Noiret, Marc Porel and Caroline Cellier.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Arnaud to Jacques Panijel.
€100
François GIBAULT
Céline. 1932-1944 : Délires et persécutions
Mercure de France|Paris 1985|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Amusing dated autograph inscription signed by François Gibault to his niece Marielle: "... son parrain avare et lâcheur, très affectueusement..." ["... her stingy and unreliable godfather, very affectionately..."]
€60
Jérôme MESNAGER
Ma vie en blanc
Le voyageur éditions|Boulogne-Billancourt 2010|15 x 21 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed and inscribed by Jérome Mesnager to a friend named Jean-Pascal, with an original drawing depicting the famous skeleton silhouette with arms stretched toward the sky that has conquered urban landscapes.
€300
Henri VINCENOT
Walther, ce boche mon ami
Denoël|Paris 1979|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
New edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
With the illustrated dust jacket which has two small tears at the head of the front panel.
Signed autograph inscription from Henri Vincenot to Georges Rochey.
€70
(Sacha GUITRY) René BENJAMIN
Sacha Guitry roi du théâtre
Plon|Paris 1933|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 101 numbered copies on pure linen paper.
Handsome full-margined copy.
Autograph inscription signed by René Benjamin on a printed visiting card pasted on an endpaper.
€60
Arthur ADAMOV
Strindberg
L'Arche|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Iconography.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Arthur Adamov to Alain Bosquet.
€80
Georges LAMBRICHS
L'aventure achevée
Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1946|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy despite a small tear at the foot of the first cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Georges Lambrichs to Jacques Panijel.
€50
Jean DUTOURD
Le spectre de la rose
Flammarion|Paris 1986|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Dutourd to Jacques Ourévitch.

€60
Sacha GUITRY
Toutes réflexions faites
L'Elan|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Two small tears at foot of spine, three stains at foot of first cover.
Autograph inscription signed by Sacha Guitry to Germaine Gay.
€250
ARLETTY
Les mots d'Arletty recueillis et présentés par Claudine Brécourt-Villars
Fanval|Paris 1988|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy, iconography.
Autograph inscription signed by Arletty to a gentleman named André.

€250
Michel de SAINT PIERRE
Montherlant bourreau de soi-même
Gallimard|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, with third edition statement.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Michel de Saint-Pierre to Maurice Clavel.
€50
François MITTERRAND
La Chine au défi
Julliard|Paris 1961|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, an advance copy.
Dust jacket with minute lacks to headcaps, otherwise handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from François Mitterrand to Geneviève Dindin "en amical témoignage" ["in friendly testimony"].
€600
Benjamin FONDANE
Rimbaud le voyou
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1933|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié sous chemise-étui
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in full blue cloth, smooth spine uniformly faded.
Our copy is presented in a half blue morocco chemise, smooth spine and paste-paper boards, paper lining, slipcase of the same paper and bordered in blue morocco, signed by P. Goy and C. Vilaine.
Dedicatee's bookplate pasted on a pastedown.
Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by Benjamin Fondane on this important text: "A Renaud de Jouvenel en témoignage de bonne amitié, avec l'hommage de Benjamin Fondane."
€3,000
André GIDE
La tentative amoureuse
Librairie de l'Art Indépendant|Paris 1893|15 x 19.50 cm|relié
First edition printed in 162 copies, ours one of 150 numbered copies on tinted vellum, the only issue with 12 on Whatman.
Bradel binding in half emerald green morocco, smooth spine stamped with gilt title lettered lengthwise, pebbled paper boards, front cover preserved, binding signed P. Goy and C. Vilaine.
Signed autograph inscription from André Gide "au poëte Angiolo Orvieto en témoignage de sympathie" ["to the poet Angiolo Orvieto in testimony of sympathy"].
Rare testimony to his relationship with Angiolo Orvieto, Florentine poet and librettist, who founded the periodical Il Marzocco in 1896, and devoted a study to the writer the following year.
€2,000
ARLETTY
La défense
La Table Ronde|Paris 1971|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A handsome copy despite a small discolored band in the margin of the second cover.
Signed autograph inscription from Arletty to a couple of friends: "A Monsieur et Madame Goumy en souvenir de Belle-Isle, Arletty" ["To Mr. and Mrs. Goumy in memory of Belle-Isle, Arletty"]

€250
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
Annotations en marge de la Genèse
Gallimard|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on pur fil, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
Handsome full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Marcel Jouhandeau to the art dealer Ernest de Frenne: "Pour Ernest de Frenne, cette petite plaquette aurait dû être dédiée à un prêtre anglais le P. Burdett, Francis Burdett. Au moins aurais-je écrit son nom sur cet exemplaire. C'est lui qui est à l'origine de cette annotation. Bien sympathiquement. Marcel Jouhandeau." ["For Ernest de Frenne, this little booklet should have been dedicated to an English priest, Father Burdett, Francis Burdett. At least I would have written his name on this copy. He is at the origin of this annotation...
€300