Signed Books, Presentation Copies

Pierre BOURGEADE
Sade, sainte Thérèse
Gallimard|Paris 1987|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
Precious dated and signed autograph inscription from Pierre Bourgeade to his friend Régine Deforges: "A Régine Deforges, le libertin et la mystique... petit instant d'hésitation entre ciel et enfer, dans l'or du temps... A toi, Pierre" ["To Régine Deforges, the libertine and the mystic... small moment of hesitation between heaven and hell, in the gold of time... To you, Pierre"].
Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
€200
Maurice BARDÈCHE
Nuremberg ou la terre promise
Les sept couleurs|Paris 1948|16 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on pure thread Lafuma vellum.
Handsome full-margined copy despite the endpapers being partially shaded.
Precious and beautiful full-page autograph inscription dated June 18, 1984 and signed by Maurice Bardèche, to Régine Deforges: "Chère Régine Deforges, voici une horrible témoignage sur ma noirceur d'âme que je vous adresse en tremblant dans l'espoir insensé que vous le lirez avec indulgence en raison de mon affection et de mon admiration pour vous. François Mauriac a écrit à propos de ce livre que j'étais un fou égaré par la douleur qui criait "Heil Hilter" sur la place de la Concorde. Je trouve aujourd'hui ce grognement de 200...
€750
François CAVANNA
Maman, au secours !
Presses de la Cité|Paris 1984|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with drawings by Atlan.
Handsome copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from François Cavanna to his friends Régine Deforges and Wiaz: "... ces petites choses..." ["... these little things..."]
Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
€300
François CAVANNA (inscribed to Régine DEFORGES)
La belle fille sur le tas d'ordures[The Pretty Girl on the Garbage Heap]
Presses de la Cité|Paris 1984|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Illustrated with drawings by Cabu.
Handsome copy complete with its wraparound band: "Touche pas à ma planète !" ["Don't touch my planet!"].
Precious autograph inscription signed by François Cavanna to his friends Régine Deforges and Wiaz: "A Régine, à Wiaz, qui le liront ensemble ou se le raconteront..." ["To Régine, to Wiaz, who will read it together or tell it to each other..."]
Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
€300
Sonia RYKIEL
Tatiana Acacia. 12 contes de Sonia Rykiel
Flammarion|Paris 1984|21.50 x 29.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's rose pink paper boards, smooth spine.
Handsome copy of this children's book.
Illustrated with drawings by Charles Matton-Pasqualini.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Sonia Rykiel to her close friend Régine Deforges: "Pour toi, Régine, ma douce. Sonia." ["For you, Régine, my sweet. Sonia."]
Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
€300
Léo MALET
Vacances sous le pavillon noir
Editions de La butte aux cailles|Paris 1982|22.50 x 30.50 cm|broché
Edition illustrated with drawings by Noëlle Le Guillouzic.
Preface by Michel Marmin.
Handsome copy of this children's book.
Precious and beautiful autograph inscription signed by Léo Malet to Régine Deforges: "A Régine Deforges, qui, comme l'île au trésor, fait rêver. Avec mes meilleurs voeux pour l'an qui vient. Léo Malet." ["To Régine Deforges, who, like treasure island, makes us dream. With my best wishes for the year to come. Léo Malet."]
Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
€300
Catulle MENDÈS
Zo'har
Charpentier & Cie|Paris 1886|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Some minor foxing affecting mainly the endpapers.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Catulle Mendès to José Maria de Heredia.
€450
Paul ARÈNE, Théodore AUBANEL
Le pain du péché
Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1888|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation established by Paul Arène of the Provençal drama by Théodore Aubanel, no deluxe copies mentioned.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Paul Arène to Rodolphe Salis in pencil.
€400
Charles CROS
Le coffret de santal
Tresse|Paris 1879|12 x 19 cm|broché
Second edition with some parts in first edition, as 46 pieces appear here for the first time.
A small lack to head of spine, foxing to boards, some light marginal foxing.
Rare signed autograph inscription from Charles Cros to Gustave Ollendorff.
€2,500
Robert de MONTESQUIOU
Têtes couronnées
E. Sansot|Paris 1916|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only deluxe copies after 20 Japan.
Some deckled edges and the final endpaper marginally and partially shaded, some minor foxing.
Manuscript thought by Robert de Montesquiou on the entirely shaded half-title page: "L'abeille porte en soi la piqûre & le miel." ["The bee carries within itself both the sting and the honey."]
€450
Pierre BOURGEADE
L'objet humain. Entretiens avec Sylvie Martigny et Jean-Hubert Gailliot
Gallimard|Paris 2003|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Pierre Bourgeade to his friend Régine Deforges: "Pour toi, chère Régine, avec ma fidèle pensée. Pierre" ["For you, dear Régine, with my faithful thoughts. Pierre"]
Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
€180
Pierre BOURGEADE (inscribed to Régine DEFORGES)
La nature du roman[The Nature of the Novel]
Jean-Jacques Pauvert|Paris 1993|13 x 21 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Pierre Bourgeade to his friend Régine Deforges: "A Régine Deforges, pour toi, chère Régine, la nature du roman c'est quoi ? Si on le savait, on rirait peut-être ?... A toi, Pierre. 10.5.93." ["To Régine Deforges, for you, dear Régine, what is the nature of the novel? If we knew, perhaps we would laugh?... To you, Pierre. 10.5.93."]
Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
€180
Pierre BOURGEADE
Orden
Gallimard|Paris 1974|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Pierre Bourgeade to his friend Régine Deforges: "Pour Régine Deforges "histoire du Ganot". Tendrement. Pierre." ["For Régine Deforges 'story of Ganot'. Tenderly. Pierre."]
Provenance: from the library of Régine Deforges.
€180
Michel LEIRIS
L'âge d'homme
Folio|Paris 1973|10.50 x 18 cm|broché
Pocket book format edition.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Michel Leiris to Catherine Tramoux.
€80
Jean GIONO, Lucien JACQUES
L'écossais ou la fin des héros[The Scotsman, or the End of Heroes]
Rotary club|Manosque 1955|22 x 27.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition, one of the numbered copies on Renage paper, the only printing with 24 antique laid and 30 Arches.
Work decorated with initials, tailpieces and a headpiece by Lucien Jacques.
Copy presented under publisher's chemise and slipcase.
Tears, splits and lacks to the slipcase and chemise, occasional worming affecting mainly the covers, otherwise a handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Giono to Marcel Wulghe.
€350
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
Binche-Ana
Gallimard|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine sunned with small lacks at foot, printed stamps at head of first cover.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Marcel Jouhandeau: "Pour André Breton avec mon souvenir le meilleur. Marcel Jouhandeau."
€450
Julien GREEN
Le bel aujourd'hui. Journal (1955-1958)
Plon|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
Pleasant copy complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
Signed autograph inscription from Julien Green to Remi Lalon.

€70
Pierre ALECHINSKY, Michel SICARD
Pierre Alechinsky séquence 1980-1992
Galilée|Paris 1994|19 x 25 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with reproductions of works by Pierre Alechinsky.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Pierre Alechinsky to Yorgos Nikos.
€150
Elsa TRIOLET
Le cheval roux ou les intentions humaines
Editeurs français réunis|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Three small tears at head and foot of spine, minor tears of no consequence to margins of boards.
Precious signed autograph inscription by Elsa Triolet: "A Maurice Druon, les chevaux se suivent et ne se ressemblent pas ! - amicalement - Elsa Triolet." ["To Maurice Druon, horses follow each other but are not alike! - warmly - Elsa Triolet."]
Provenance: from the library of academician Maurice Druon.
€300
Lucien BECKER
L'homme quotidien
M. Audin|Lyon 1941|14 x 21.50 cm|agrafé
First edition printed in 200 hors commerce copies.
A rare and handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Lucien Becker to Albert Béguin: "...en espérant qu'il reconnaîtra en ces poëmes quelques voix du "passager de la terre"..." ["...hoping that he will recognize in these poems some voices of the "passenger of the earth"..."]
€200
Emile SZITTYA
Notes sur Picasso
Courrier des Arts et des lettres|Lyon 1947|18 x 24 cm|broché
First edition printed in 200 numbered copies.
Rare and handsome copy.
Work illustrated with 3 reproductions of works by Pablo Picasso.
Dated and signed autograph inscription from Emile Szittya to Paul Dermée.
€200
René CHAR
Impressions anciennes
GLM|Paris 1964|14 x 19 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy of this tribute that René Char paid to Martin Heidegger on the occasion of the German philosopher's seventy-fifth birthday.
Manuscript signature by René Char below the justification page.
€700
Raymond QUENEAU
Courir les rues
Gallimard|Paris 1967|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Foxing on covers, a light dampstain on spine.
Printed bookplate representing the lion of Saint Mark at head of an endpaper.
Touching and precious signed autograph inscription from Raymond Queneau: "A Serge Reggiani comédien, chanteur et poète. Queneau."
€450
Elsa TRIOLET
Ecoutez-voir
Gallimard|Paris 1968|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Iconography.
Spine very lightly sunned without gravity, handsome copy complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Elsa Triolet: "A Maurice Druon cette longue lettre. Elsa."
Provenance: from the library of academician Maurice Druon.
€300
Elsa TRIOLET
Le rendez-vous des étrangers
Gallimard|Paris 1956|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine lightly sunned without damage, paper yellowed.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Elsa Triolet: "A Maurice Druon en souvenir de nos rendez-vous de novembre 1956 ! Elsa Triolet." ["To Maurice Druon in memory of our November 1956 meetings! Elsa Triolet."]
Provenance: from the library of academician Maurice Druon.
€300
Elsa TRIOLET
L'âme
Gallimard|Paris 1963|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Elsa Triolet to Maurice Druon: "A Maurice en courant après l'âme. Elsa." ["To Maurice, running after the soul. Elsa."]
Provenance: from the library of academician Maurice Druon.
€300
Elsa TRIOLET
Le monument
Gallimard|Paris 1957|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine slightly sunned.
Precious signed autograph inscription by Elsa Triolet: "A Maurice Druon cette longue lettre. Elsa."
Provenance: from the library of academician Maurice Druon.
€300
Elsa TRIOLET
Les manigances, journal d'une égoïste
Gallimard|Paris 1962|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
A handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Elsa Triolet: "A Maurice Druon, le secret de la conversation avec soi-même. Elsa." ["To Maurice Druon, the secret of conversation with oneself. Elsa."]
Provenance: from the library of academician Maurice Druon.
€300
Raoul UBAC, Julius BALTAZAR
L'étoile des encres
André Biren|Paris 1982|22.50 x 25.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
First edition printed in 87 numbered copies on Lafuma de Voiron vellum.
The work is illustrated with 4 original etchings by Julius Baltazar, Cesare Peverelli, Augustin Cardenas and André Marfaing as well as an original linocut by Raoul Ubac, each of the five works being signed by the artist.
At the colophon, manuscript signatures in pencil by the author and the five artists.
Autograph inscription signed by Michel Butor, in pencil, to a friend named Michel on an endpaper.
€1,800
Léopold Sédar SENGHOR
Poèmes
Seuil|Paris 1972|14.50 x 21.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
New edition, one of the numbered copies.
Publisher’s red cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine slightly faded.
A pleasant copy.
Inscribed by Léopold Sédar Senghor to Madame Lucas.

€250
Pierre Jean JOUVE
Poésie. Diadème - Ode - Langue
Mercure de France|Paris 1966|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
First collected edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure wove paper, the only deluxe copies with a few hors commerce.
First cover very lightly and marginally sunned, spine creased at foot, handsome copy of the third volume of the complete works of Pierre Jean Jouve.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Pierre Jean Jouve: "A André Malraux en amitié, admiration - fidélité. Pierre Jean Jouve. 1966" ["To André Malraux in friendship, admiration - loyalty. Pierre Jean Jouve. 1966"]

€800
Pierre Jean JOUVE
Poésie. Mélodrame - Moires
Mercure de France|Paris 1967|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
First collected edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure wove paper, the only deluxe copies with a few hors commerce.
Handsome copy of the fourth volume of the complete works of Pierre Jean Jouve.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Pierre Jean Jouve: "A André Malraux pour un grand livre et une amicale figure. Pierre Jean Jouve. 1967" ["To André Malraux for a great book and a friendly figure. Pierre Jean Jouve. 1967"]

€800
Samuel BECKETT, Janine BRUN
Molloy, "personnage" de Beckett
Université de Paris Sorbonne|Paris 1980|21 x 29.50 cm|broché
Molloy, “personnage” de Beckett
Université de Paris Sorbonne | Paris 1980 | 21 x 29.5 cm | original wrappers

First edition of the master's thesis presented by Janine Brun under the direction of Robert Mauzi.
A pleasant copy.
Precious handwritten inscription dated and signed by Samuel Beckett to Janine Brun: “Pour Janine Brun, mes meilleurs vœux. Samuel Beckett. Paris Février 1981.” (“For Janine Brun, my best wishes. Samuel Beckett. Paris February 1981.”)
€1,000
Dora TEITELBOÏM
Réveil de l'aube
Pierre Seghers|Paris 1963|12.50 x 19 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition of the French translation established by Ratimir Pavlovic, of which there were no deluxe copies.

Handsome copy.

Autograph inscription dated and signed by Dora Teitelboim to her friend the poet Charles (Dobzynski): "... A Charles avec tout mon coeur..." ["... To Charles with all my heart..."]

€50
Emmanuel AEGERTER, Pierre LABRACHERIE
Au temps de Guillaume Apollinaire
Julliard|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy despite some foxing and paper discoloration due to the poor quality of paper in the immediate post-war period.
Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Labracherie to Maurice Fombeure: "... franc compagnon et poète de haut goût..." ["... true companion and poet of high taste..."]

€50
Armand MONJO
Univers naturel
Pierre Seghers|Paris 1965|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on special bouffant paper, the only issue after 60 on alfa paper.
Handsome copy.
Cover illustrated with a drawing by Henri Matisse.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Armand Monjo to Charles Dobzynski.
€50
Pierre LARTIGUE
La forge subtile
Le temps qu'il fait|s. l. 2001|14 x 19 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Pierre Lartigue to Charles Dobzynski.

€50
André VELTER, Jacques MONORY
Etapes brûlées suivies d'un entretien avec Jacques Lancet
Le Castor astral|Paris 1996|15 x 22 cm|broché
First edition.
Handsome copy.
Cover illustrated by Jacques Monory.
Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by André Velter to Charles Dobzynski.
€50
Henri QUEFFÉLEC
Frères de la brume
Les Presses de la Cité|Paris 1960|14.50 x 22.50 cm|en feuilles sous double chemise et étui
First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy presented in sheets, under double chemise and wine-colored slipcase.
A tear with split to one joint of the slipcase, handsome copy.
Beautiful autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Queffelec to Doctor Henri Moreau: "... grand connaisseur et grand ami de la mer, en espérant qu'il trouve ici un peu d'aliment pour la nostalgie maritime dont il doit souffrir à Paris - bien qu'il soit docteur !..." ["...great connoisseur and great friend of the sea, hoping that he finds here some nourishment for the maritime nostalgia from which he must suffer in Paris - although he is...
€150
Maurice PALÉOLOGUE
Vauvenargues
Hachette|Paris 1890|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Half brown shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with triple black fillets, gilt initials at foot, marbled paper boards, pebbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding signed L. Bauser.
Work illustrated with a facsimile frontispiece.
Handsome copy attractively bound despite some light rubbing to headcaps.
Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Paléologue to journalist Charles Buloz.
€100
Daniel VIERGE, Francisco de QUEVEDO
Pablo de Ségovie[Pablo of Segovia]
Daniel Vierge • Edouard Pelletan|Paris 1902|25.50 x 32.50 cm|relié
Illustrated edition with 120 original drawings by Daniel Vierge, one of 100 numbered copies on China paper.
Half tawny morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with double gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments, the compartments enriched with mosaic morocco pieces in red, blue, brown and green, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved (front cover entirely sunned), top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Stroobants.
Handsome copy in perfect condition.
The work is complete with the portrait of Daniel Vierge as frontispiece, engraved in mezzotint, and the "remarque" by...
€750
Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE
Lettre à J.B. Sartre ou A l'agité du bocal - précieux exemplaire d'auteur signé par Louis-Ferdinand Céline
Pierre Lanauve de Tartas|Paris 1948|14 x 20 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 150 copies on B.F.K. de Rives, the only issue after 50 other deluxe copies.
Some discreet restorations to spine and covers.
At the colophon, our copy is exceptionally enriched with the very rare manuscript signature of Louis-Ferdinand Céline, then in exile in Denmark.
The publisher, Pierre Lanauve de Tartas, specified, just above Céline's signature, "Author's copy".
This very rare copy indeed bears, printed on the front cover, the initial title of the work: Lettre à J. B. Sartre. We include the flying slip bearing the final title "à l'agité du bocal" which was glued onto the entirety of the print run subsequently...
€4,500
Henri MICHAUX
Plume précédé de Lointain intérieur
Nrf|Paris 1938|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
Edition with some parts in first edition for which no deluxe copies were printed, one of the advance copies.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Henri Michaux to his schoolmate and friend Robert Guiette.
Handsome rare copy with signed autograph inscription.

€1,000
Jean LAILLER
Le tumulte[The Tumult]
Louis Conard|Paris 1910|14 x 21.50 cm|relié sous étui
First edition, one of the rare copies numbered and justified by the author on Japan paper of which no mention is made, deluxe copy.
Full red morocco binding, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, gilt roulettes on the headcaps, gilt monogram of Julia Bartet at the head of the first cover, endpapers and pastedowns of khaki watered silk, frame of quintuple gilt fillets decorated with gilt fleurons in the corners on the pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges, double gilt fillets on the leading edges, slipcase with red morocco entry, marbled paper boards, interior of watered and embroidered silk, superb contemporary full...
€600
Claude ROY
Jean Vilar
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1987|14 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Claude Roy to a couple of friends named Robert and Renée.

€40
Yvonne PREVERAUD DE SONNEVILLE, Jacques de LACRETELLE
Rêveries romantiques
Stendhal & Cie|Paris 1927|14.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
Illustrated edition with 30 original watercolors by Yvonne Préveraud, one of 38 numbered copies on Japon impérial.
Half old rose shagreen binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of the same paper, original wrappers and spine preserved.
Handsome complete copy, as indicated in the justification page, with the full suite of illustrations.
Our copy is exceptionally enhanced with an original black ink drawing by Yvonne Préveraud depicting a seated nude woman which she dedicated to a friend named Louis.
€300
Henri PICHETTE, Antonin ARTAUD
Apoèmes
Granit|Paris 1979|15.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
New edition.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece gris-gris by Antonin Artaud.
Handsome copy complete with dust jacket
Full-page bicolored autograph inscription signed by Henri Pichette to Annie Vanpeene: "... regardez il y a un robin dans la signature." ["... look there is a robin in the signature."]

€60
Albert DOUSDEBÈS
Tchou-Chin-Goura ou une vengeance japonaise
Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1886|15.50 x 24 cm|relié
First edition of the French translation by Paul Dousdebès.
Half chocolate brown shagreen binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets and fleurons, gilt date at foot, double gilt fillets framing the pebbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
Fine copy complete with its 4 pages of facsimile Japanese ideograms at the end of the volume.
Work illustrated with 32 wood engravings, colored in blue, black and gray, and printed on special Japanese paper containing mica powder.
Signed autograph inscription by Paul Dousdebès.

€450
Alain BOSQUET
Une mère russe
Grasset|Paris 1978|13 x 20 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket, a small stain on the lower edge.
Autograph inscription signed by Alain Bosquet to the poet Charles Dobzynski: "... qui s'y connait mieux que moi..." ["... who knows more about it than I do..."]
€30
Marcel BOULENGER
Le coeur au loin
Georges Crès & Cie|Paris 1916|15.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Japon impérial numbered and justified by Marcel Boulenger with his initials, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome full-margined copy.

€100
André BRETON
Nadja
Nrf|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition, one of 796 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only grands papiers (deluxe copies) after 109 reimposed.
Full green board Bradel binding, title piece in glazed yellow calf, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
Presentation copy inscribed by André Breton: “à Edmond Jaloux, hommage très dévoué. André Breton” “To Edmond Jaloux, a very devoted tribute. André Breton”.
Edmond Jaloux, who was one of the earliest promoters of surrealism, wrote at the release of this atypical novel and misunderstood by most of his contemporaries, the most laudatory article of the time, concluding with this admiring admission of the impotence of...
€4,800
Exceptional copy enriched with 12 original drawings
Exceptional copy enriched with 12 original drawings
Pierre-Georges JEANNIOT, Anatole FRANCE
Les dieux ont soif[The Gods Are Thirsty]
Le livre contemporain|Paris 1925|22.50 x 28.50 cm|relié sous étui
Edition illustrated with 33 original etchings by Pierre-Georges Jeanniot, including 30 full-page plates, 1 title vignette and 2 headpieces, together with 37 wood engravings by Paul Bornet after Pierre-Georges Jeanniot, comprising 29 initials heightened in red and 8 tailpieces.
Printed in 124 numbered copies on vellum, all bearing a nominative dedication, this copy issued for Henri Legendre.
Full burgundy morocco binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with a fasces of the lictor in red morocco mosaic set within gilt fillets, date and place gilt at foot, gilt rolls on the caps, front cover ornamented at center with a circle enclosing a Phrygian cap in red morocco mosaic...
€2,000
Paul MORAND
France la doulce
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 Paul Morand to René Laporte: "Quel monde !" ["What a world!"]
€250
Paul MORAND
Les extravagants
Nrf|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Morand to René Laporte: "... heureux de son succès..." ["...happy with his success..."]
€200
Jean HELION, Edmond HUMEAU
Le tambourinaire des sources
Poésie-club|Bagnols-sur-Cèze 1970|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, one of the numbered copies on Mandeure rag paper, the only ones to include as frontispiece an original lithograph justified and signed by Jean Hélion, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy despite a light and small dampstain at foot of spine.
Poetic full-page autograph inscription signed by Edmond Humeau: "Au cher René Massat dont je sais combien nous approche la passion de peindre une terre qui nous illumine au défaut d'un ciel coutumier, en toute présence amie." ["To dear René Massat whose passion for painting a land that illuminates us in the absence of a familiar sky I know brings us so close together, in all friendly presence."]
€170
Roger CUISINIEZ
La fête égarée
Editions Saint-Germain-des-Prés|Paris 1983|14 x 21.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on laid paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Roger Cuisiniez to a friend named Anne-Marie: "... qui connait si bien les chemins du voyage que j'ai eu le plaisir de suivre quelquefois avec elle..." ["...who knows so well the paths of the journey that I have had the pleasure of following sometimes with her..."]
Our copy, as indicated in the justification of printing, is complete with its manuscript poem, titled "En rond" present on page 23 of this collection.
€60
Pierre VIDAL, Pierre LOUŸS
Les aventures du roi Pausole[The Adventures of King Pausole]
Auguste Blaizot|Paris 1906|21 x 28 cm|relié
Illustrated edition with 82 original color compositions by Pierre Vidal, one of 325 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
Bound in half mouse-grey morocco with corners, smooth spine decorated with brown and red mosaicked morocco pieces depicting clusters of fruit and foliage, gilt date at foot, double black fillets on marbled paper boards, pebbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, elegant contemporary binding signed by René Kieffer.
Signed and inscribed by Auguste Blaizot to the bibliophile writer Léon Hennique below the justification page.
Provenance: from the library of Léon Hennique with his bookplate designed by Léon...
€800
Robert HOUDELOT
Toi qui dormais entre mes bras
Editions Rombaldi|Paris 1946|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on laid paper.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Robert Houdelot to Henry de Madaillan.

€40
(to Georges SIMENON) Jean-Jacques GAUTIER
Un homme fait...
Grasset|Paris 1965|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy despite a small stain affecting the second cover.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Jean-Jacques Gautier to Georges Simenon and his wife: "...avec l'admiration très affectueuses et les pensées fidèles d'un vieil ami qui ne les voit pas assez à son gré." ["...with very affectionate admiration and the faithful thoughts of an old friend who does not see them as much as he would like."]
€80
Naïm KATTAN
Dans le désert
Leméac|Ottawa 1974|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
Two small tears at foot of spine.
Autograph inscription signed by Naïm Kattan to his poet and translator friends Georges and Véronique (Charaire).
€40
Jean GRADASSI, Cardinal DUBOIS [Guillaume DUBOIS]
Mémoires du Cardinal Dubois
Edmond Vairel|Paris 1949|19 x 26 cm|4 volumes en feuilles sous chemises et étuis
Illustrated edition with 254 original color compositions by Jean Gradassi, one of 800 numbered copies on Lana paper, ours being one of the few hors commerce copies reserved for collaborators and presentation purposes.
Some angular splits to the slipcases, one strip of the second volume's slipcase detached.
Handsome set.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Gradassi to René Garrin below the print statement in the first volume.
€400
Robert BRASILLACH
Animateurs de théâtre
Editions Corrêa|Paris 1936|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine lightly sunned as is often the case, tiny worming of no consequence to the boards.
Autograph inscription signed by Robert Brasillach: "A Michel Dard ces portraits, qui sont, au fond, des mémoires." ["To Michel Dard these portraits, which are, at heart, memoirs."]
€380
Henri MASSIS
Jacques Rivière
A la Cité des Livres|Paris 1925|12.50 x 18 cm|broché
First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only issue after 10 on Japan paper.
Endpapers partially shadowed, otherwise a handsome copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Henri Massis to Pol Neveux.

€50
JOB, Stéphen LIÉGEARD
Aimer !
Librairie L. Conquet|Paris 1896|25 x 32 cm|broché
First edition printed in 500 numbered copies on Japan paper.
Work illustrated with drawings by Job after pencil sketches.
Handsome copy despite light worming of no consequence to the boards.
Manuscript signatures of Job and Stéphen Liégeard below the justification page.

€350
Francis JAMMES
Poèmes mesurés
Mercure de France|Paris 1908|12.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
First edition, strictly hors commerce and printed in 75 numbered copies on Arches laid paper.
Fine copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Francis Jammes to the patron and collector Roger Marx.
€400
Pierre GUYOTAT
Bond en avant[Leap forward]
Gallimard|Paris 1973|13 x 20.50 cm|agrafé
First edition, strictly hors commerce and printed in a small number of copies.
Rare and handsome copy.
Beautiful autograph inscription signed by Pierre Guyotat:

"B
E
A
Pour Francis Ponge, ce B.A. = BA de l'écriture, où s'intercale le "E" de l'étouffement, Pierre Guyotat, le 19 Avril 1973." ["For Francis Ponge, this B.A. = the ABC of writing, where the "E" of suffocation intercedes, Pierre Guyotat, 19 April 1973."]
€600
Henri POURRAT, [Jean ANGELI as] Jean L'OLAGNE
Sur la colline ronde (films auvergnats)
Imprimerie moderne|Clermont-Ferrand 1922|19 x 24.50 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
New edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure linen, deluxe printing with 50 on pure Ambert rag.
Work illustrated with 72 drawings by François l'Angeli.
Bookplate pasted on a label bearing the manuscript description of our copy by a bookseller.
Handsome copy presented in a chemise and slipcase in full cardboard covered with marbled paper.
Beautiful autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Pourrat to academician Jean de Pierrefeu in the form of a poem.

€350
Élie WIESEL
Les juges
Seuil|Paris 1999|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Elie Wiesel to a woman named Caroline.
€150
Thérèse LE PRAT
Le masque et l'humain
La Colombe|Paris 1959|28.50 x 38 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition printed in 500 numbered copies.
Publisher's full grey cloth binding, smooth spine, retaining the illustrated dust jacket with small foxing to the rear panel and slight marginal tears.
Some discoloration to the margin of the front panel of the photographic jacket, occasional interior foxing.
Work illustrated with 48 photographs by Thérèse Le Prat.
Text by Philippe Stern and Thérèse Le Prat.
Autograph inscription signed by Thérèse Le Prat to photographer Jean-Louis Nou who was her protégé and whom she introduced to photography: "A Jean Louis Nou qfin qu'il persévère... Thérèse Le Prat."
Our copy exceptionally contains an...
€400
Michel de SAINT PIERRE
Montherlant bourreau de soi-même
Gallimard|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, with eighth edition statement.
Handsome copy.
Full-page dated autograph inscription signed by Michel de Saint-Pierre to Madame André Monteil: "... ce petit livre sur un grand cousin... avec mes hommages respectueux et mes voeux - en attendant le vif plaisir de la rencontrer et de lui être présenté." ["... this little book about a great cousin... with my respectful homage and best wishes - looking forward to the keen pleasure of meeting her and being introduced to her."]
€60
André LANG
Pierre Brisson. Le journaliste, l'écrivain, l'homme
Calmann Lévy|Paris 1967|15 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition printed in 1050 numbered copies on white vellum.
Iconography, handsome copy.
Precious autograph inscription signed by André Lang to Roland Dorgelès.
€80
Charles CHASSÉ
Styles et physiologie. Petite histoire naturelle des écrivains
Albin Michel|Paris 1928|15 x 22.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Charles Chassé to Monsieur Mornet.
€40
Louis ARAGON
Blanche ou l'oubli
Gallimard|Paris 1967|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
First edition, one of 160 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies with 60 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy despite some worming to the spine.
Unsigned autograph inscription from Louis Aragon to Jacques Blumenthal.
€480
Roland BARTHES
Essais critiques
Seuil|Paris 1964|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome copy.
Signed and inscribed by Roland Barthes to Hubert Juin.
€380
Yves BONNEFOY
Traité du pianiste[Treatise on Piano Playing]
La Révolution La Nuit|Paris 1946|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition of Yves Bonnefoy’s debut work, one of 300 copies on coated paper, the only issue after 1 on beige paper, 10 on grey paper and 50 on Chamois.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally faded, as usual.
Inscribed and signed by Yves Bonnefoy to a couple of friends, dated 1976: "1946-1976 cher Pierre, chère Simone, il est grand temps de vous remettre cette pièce à conviction... Avec affection. Yves."

€600
Alain BADIOU
Trajectoire inverse - Almagestes - Portulans
Seuil|Paris 1964-1967|14 x 20.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
First edition of each volume, of which there were no deluxe copies, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies for the first.
A small tear at the head of the spine of the first volume which is lightly sunned.
Rare signed autograph inscription by Alain Badiou to Jean Ballard co-founder of éditions du Seuil on the half-title page of the first volume.
€700
Mezz MEZZROW, Bernard WOLFE
La rage de vivre
Corrêa|Paris 1950|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
First edition in French, printed on ordinary paper.
Complete with its dust jacket which has small corner losses.
Preface by Henry Miller.
Manuscript signature by Milton Mezz Mezzrow in turquoise ink on the half-title page.

€230
Marcel JOUHANDEAU
Contes d'enfer
Gallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Light foxing to spine, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
Autograph inscription signed by Marcel Jouhandeau: "Pour maître Chérier avec mon souvenir et mon amitié". ["For master Chérier with my remembrance and my friendship"]
€50
Jean JOUBERT, Gérard CALVET
Oniriques
L.e.o. éditeur|Montpellier 1965|14.50 x 23 cm|en feuilles
First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Rives laid paper with an original drypoint by Gérard Calvet, numbered and signed by him, deluxe copy.
Fine copy.
€180
Gaston CHÉRAU
Le vent du destin
Plon & Cie|Paris 1926|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper.
Two tears with small lacks to the sunned spine, paper yellowed.
Autograph inscription signed by Gaston Chérau to François Porché.

€40
Philippe SOLLERS
Billet autographe signé adressé à Jani Brun à propos d'ouvrages de Samuel Beckett
s. l. s. d. [circa 1977]|10 x 13.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Autograph letter signed by Philippe Sollers addressed to his friend Jani Brun (8 lines in black ink) advising her on works by Samuel Beckett: "... Il faut prendre Molloy, je crois, si tu veux un "personnage" et montrer comment tout va vers l'Innommable (plus de "personnage", ça parle et reparle et déparle tout seul, pour toujours..." ["... You should take Molloy, I think, if you want a 'character' and show how everything moves toward The Unnamable (no more 'character', it speaks and speaks again and speaks away by itself, forever..."]
Envelope included on which Philippe Sollers simply indicated the surname and first name of his correspondent, a date...
€120
Jean CAPDEVILLE, Ludovic MASSÉ
Le sang du Vallespir[The Blood of the Vallespir]
Imprimerie Sitget|Céret 1980|26 x 33.50 cm|en feuilles
First edition printed in a very small number on B.F.K. de Rives paper.
Work illustrated with 6 original paintings heightened with gouache and chalk by Jean Capdeville.
Title, date, place of publication handwritten by Ludovic Massé and manuscript signatures of Ludovic Massé and Jean Capdeville at end of volume.
Rare and handsome copy.
€2,500
Jean AJALBERT
Beauvais basse-Lisse
Denoël & Steele|Paris 1933|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine lightly browned with a small tear at head.
We include documents relating to the town of Beauvais.
Work illustrated with 108 plates.
Striking autograph inscription signed by Jean Ajalbert to Jean Lefranc: "... en marge de la littérature empoisonnée de tous les virus de la politicaille arrondissementière et locale..." ["... on the margins of literature poisoned by all the viruses of local and district politics..."]
€100
L.-Henry LECOMTE
Le panorama dramatique 1821-1823
Chez l'auteur|Paris 1900|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
First edition printed in 150 numbered copies on laid paper.
Spine restored but still with some lacks, corner lacks to boards.
Printed bookplate of René l'Esprit on the half-title page.
Signed autograph inscription from L.-Henry Lecomte to John Grand-Carteret.

€70
Philippe SOLLERS
Billet autographe signé adressé à Jani Brun
s. l. s. d. [Août 1977]|10 x 13.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Autograph signed note from Philippe Sollers addressed to his friend Jani Brun (7 lines in black ink) informing her that his health is not good: "... je ne vais pas très bien en ce moment..." ["... I am not doing very well at the moment..."] but that he will let her know when he feels better.
Envelope included on which Philippe Sollers has simply indicated the surname and first name of his correspondent, with a date noted in pencil, probably that of the receipt of the note by Jani Brun.
Central fold inherent to being placed in the envelope.
€80
Philippe SOLLERS
Billet autographe signé adressé à Jani Brun
s. l. s. d. [circa 1975]|10 x 13.50 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Autograph note signed by Philippe Sollers addressed to his friend Jani Brun (6 lines in blue ink) informing him that he is overwhelmed: "... pas mal de contre-temps etc..." ["... quite a few setbacks etc..."] but suggesting the possibility of an appointment for the weekend, in which case he will not fail to notify her: "... si oui je te fais signe samedi matin... Excuse-moi..." ["... if so I'll let you know Saturday morning... Forgive me..."]
Envelope included on which Philippe Sollers has simply indicated the surname and first name of his correspondent, a date indicated in pencil, probably that of the receipt of the note by Jani...
€80
Philippe SOLLERS
Lettre autographe signée adressée à Jani Brun
s. l. s. d. [circa 1975]|13.50 x 21 cm|une feuille
Autograph letter signed by Philippe Sollers addressed to his friend Jani Brun (9 lines in blue ink) apologizing for having been unavailable for health reasons: "... la vérité c'est que j'ai été supper-grippé (à 40°)... à plus tenir debout ni rien avaler..." ["... the truth is that I've been super-sick with flu (at 40°)... couldn't stand up or swallow anything..."] but that he will not fail to let him know when he feels better soon as he is still convalescing.
Central fold inherent to the envelope.
€80
Philippe SOLLERS
Lettre autographe signée adressée à Jani Brun
s. l. s. d. [Décembre 1974]|13.50 x 21 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
Autograph letter signed by Philippe Sollers addressed to his friend Jani Brun (7 lines in blue ink) apologizing for having to cancel their appointment: "...ça ne marche pas, malheureusement, pour ce soir..." ["...it doesn't work out, unfortunately, for tonight..."] but that he will not fail to let her know when he is back in Paris: "... je pars sans doute quelques jours. Je te fais signe à mon retour." ["...I'm probably leaving for a few days. I'll get in touch when I return."]
Central fold inherent to the envelope preparation.
Envelope included on which Philippe Sollers has simply indicated the surname and first name of his...
€80
Joseph JOFFO
Abraham Lévy curé de campagne
Michel Lafon|Paris 1988|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Dated autograph inscription signed by Joseph Joffo on the half-title page accompanied, on the facing page, by a drawing of a flower.
€80
Lawrence FERLINGHETTI
Oeil ouvert, coeur ouvert
Christian Bourgois|Paris 1977|13 x 20 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
The French text appears alongside the original English text.
A small tear to the protective film covering the first cover at the head.
Autograph inscription dated and signed, in French and written from Paris, by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, publisher of the Beat Generation writers, to a lady named Marie-Odile.
€350