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  1. Traité du pianisteTraité du pianiste
    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
  2. Trajectoire inverse - Almagestes - PortulansTrajectoire inverse - Almagestes - Portulans
    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
  3. La rage de vivreLa rage de vivre
    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
  4. Contes d'enferContes d'enfer
    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
  5. OniriquesOniriques
    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
  6. Le vent du destinLe vent du destin
    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
  7. Billet autographe signé adressé à Jani Brun à propos d'ouvrages de Samuel BeckettBillet autographe signé adressé à Jani Brun à propos d'ouvrages de Samuel Beckett
    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
  8. Le sang du VallespirLe sang du Vallespir
    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
  9. Beauvais basse-LisseBeauvais basse-Lisse
    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
  10. Le panorama dramatique 1821-1823Le panorama dramatique 1821-1823
    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
  11. Billet autographe signé adressé à Jani BrunBillet autographe signé adressé à Jani Brun
    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
  12. Billet autographe signé adressé à Jani BrunBillet autographe signé adressé à Jani Brun
    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
  13. Lettre autographe signée adressée à Jani BrunLettre autographe signée adressée à Jani Brun
    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
  14. Lettre autographe signée adressée à Jani BrunLettre autographe signée adressée à Jani Brun
    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
  15. Abraham Lévy curé de campagneAbraham Lévy curé de campagne
    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
  16. Oeil ouvert, coeur ouvertOeil ouvert, coeur ouvert
    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
  17. L'homme nuL'homme nu
    Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS

    L'homme nu[The Naked Man]

    Plon|Paris 1971|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally yellowed, handsome interior condition.
    Signed autograph inscription from Claude Lévi-Strauss to Claude Roy.









    €500
  18. Manuscrit autographe complet pour chacune des deux versions de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Place Blanche" Manuscrit autographe complet pour chacune des deux versions de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Place Blanche"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet pour chacune des deux versions de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Place Blanche"

    S. n.|s. l. 1956|13.50 x 21 cm|5 feuillets perforés
    Two complete autograph manuscripts, on five perforated leaves, of 46 lines for the first and 52 lines for the second, written in blue ink, of the song entitled "Place Blanche" which exists in two versions both entitled "Place Blanche" but with varying text: the first beginning with "J'étais allé dimanche me promener" and the second with "Les amoureux l'dimanche vont deux par deux".
    Each manuscript in our possession corresponds to one of the two versions and is extensively corrected, crossed out and reworked while remaining consistent with the final state of the song.
    We include, on two perforated leaves (one mounted on flexible cardboard), a complete typescript for...
    €1,500
  19. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "T'as bien quinze ans passés" Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "T'as bien quinze ans passés"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "T'as bien quinze ans passés"

    S. n.|s. l. 1954-1959|20.50 x 27 cm|une feuille perforée
    Complete autograph manuscript on one sheet (24 lines), written in blue ink, of the song entitled "T'as bien quinze ans passés", presenting the final text of this song.
    Finally, we include, on two perforated sheets, one of which pasted on flexible cardboard containing, at the head, the handwritten title of the song in pencil and, at the end of the song, this addition also by Boris Vian: "... commence ! , commence ! " in blue ink, two complete typescripts of "T'as bien quinze ans passés".
    Fine collection of this song which was written between 1954 and 1959 and which was never performed.
    Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
    €1,200
  20. Lénine & la philosophie suivi de Marx & Lénine devant HegelLénine & la philosophie suivi de Marx & Lénine devant Hegel
    Louis ALTHUSSER

    Lénine & la philosophie suivi de Marx & Lénine devant Hegel

    Petite collection François Maspero|Paris 1972|11 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Fine signed autograph inscription from Louis Althusser: "Pour Jean Kahn (qu'il sache que j'estime plus que tout au monde le jugement d'un juriste : Marx aurait dû écrire : "le droit et l'idéologie juridique continuent l'anatomie (mot souligné) de toute l'idéologie bourgeoise) . Avec ma considération et mon amitié" ["For Jean Kahn (let him know that I value a jurist's judgment above all else in the world: Marx should have written: 'law and legal ideology continue the anatomy (word underlined) of all bourgeois ideology') . With my consideration and my friendship"].




    €450
  21. Deux manuscrits autographes complets de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Le fêtard" Deux manuscrits autographes complets de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Le fêtard"
    Boris VIAN

    Deux manuscrits autographes complets de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Le fêtard"

    S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|7 feuillets perforés
    Two complete autograph manuscripts, on seven perforated sheets, of 52 lines for the first and 75 lines for the second, written in blue ink, of the song entitled "Le fêtard" consisting, for the first, of the final state of the song and, for the second, of a draft very abundantly crossed out, corrected and presenting variants with the final text.
    We include, on three sheets, two of which are perforated (one pasted on flexible cardboard), a complete typescript and two printed and photocopied scores of "Le fêtard".
    Fine ensemble of this song which was written in 1958 and whose music was composed by Henri Salvador.
    The latter performed "Le fêtard" ["The...
    €1,500
  22. Manuscrits de travail et partition manuscrite complète de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ou... Ou... Ou... " Manuscrits de travail et partition manuscrite complète de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ou... Ou... Ou... "
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrits de travail et partition manuscrite complète de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ou... Ou... Ou... "

    S. n.|s. l. 1957-1959|13.50 x 21 cm|5 feuillets perforés + 3 feuillets
    Set of four working manuscripts, of nearly 90 lines on five perforated sheets written in blue ink and pencil, of the song entitled "Ou... Ou... Ou..." presenting differences from the final state of the song.
    Each manuscript is crossed out, corrected and therefore presents variants, sometimes significant, from the final text.

    Completing the set, a typescript of the song accompanies the manuscripts.
    We include, on three sheets, the manuscript score of "Ou... Ou... Ou..." written by Henri Salvador.
    A handsome set of this song which was written between 1957 and 1959 and whose music was composed by Henri Salvador.
    Provenance: Boris Vian...
    €1,200
  23. MélodrameMélodrame
    Pierre Jean JOUVE

    Mélodrame

    Mercure de France|Paris 1957|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on deckle-edged vellum, ours being one of the few hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine very slightly sunned, handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Pierre Jean Jouve to Louise Blaizot, secretary of Mercure de France.










    €450
  24. LyriqueLyrique
    Pierre Jean JOUVE

    Lyrique

    Mercure de France|Paris 1956|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on deckle-edged vellum, ours being one of the few hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine very slightly sunned at head and tail, handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Pierre Jean Jouve to Louise Blaizot, secretary of Mercure de France.










    €450
  25. Montmartre vécu par UtrilloMontmartre vécu par Utrillo
    Maurice UTRILLO, Francis CARCO

    Montmartre vécu par Utrillo[Maurice Utrillo’s Montmartre]

    Editions Pétridès|Paris 1947|28 x 38 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 240 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches, with 22 color lithographs after gouaches, including 12 full-page plates by Maurice Utrillo, printed in the ateliers of Fernand Mourlot and Lucien Détruit.
    White aniline calf with gilt titanium joints, ink-painted boards in green and grey, decoration continuing edge-to-edge on the liners, loose endpapers on papier japon dyed with Kakishibu by the binder, title lengthwise on the spine, decorated chemise titled on the spine and matching custom slipcase. Original wrappers and spine preserved.

    Binding signed by Julie Auzillon, gilt title by Geneviève Quarré de Boiry and gilt top edge by...
    €15,000
  26. Lettre autographe datée, signée et adressée à Jani Brun depuis son domicile parisien du Quai aux fleursLettre autographe datée, signée et adressée à Jani Brun depuis son domicile parisien du Quai aux fleurs
    Vladimir JANKÉLÉVITCH

    Lettre autographe datée, signée et adressée à Jani Brun depuis son domicile parisien du Quai aux fleurs

    S. n.|Paris 9 Avril 1981|14.50 x 21 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
    Autograph letter dated and signed, one page (10 lines) addressed to Jani Brun regarding an interview she requests with the philosopher then immersed in completing "un ouvrage difficile" ["a difficult work"] (Le Je-ne-sais-quoi et le Presque-rien, probably), envelope included.
    Central fold inherent to the mailing.
    "9 Avril 1981,
    Madame, je préférerais, si un ajournement vous semble possible, remettre l'entretien que vous me proposez à la fin de mai ou au cours de juin. J'achève en ce moment un ouvrage difficile qui me prend beaucoup de temps.
    Pourriez-vous à cette occasion, m'indiquer le nom (mot souligné) de la revue pour laquelle vous envisagez...
    €300
  27. Dessin original daté, signé et dédicacé à son ami Georges Raillard sur un carton d'invitation au vernissage de l'exposition de ses oeuvres le 29 Mars 2008Dessin original daté, signé et dédicacé à son ami Georges Raillard sur un carton d'invitation au vernissage de l'exposition de ses oeuvres le 29 Mars 2008
    Louis PONS

    Dessin original daté, signé et dédicacé à son ami Georges Raillard sur un carton d'invitation au vernissage de l'exposition de ses oeuvres le 29 Mars 2008

    Paris 28 Octobre 2008|15.50 x 21 cm|une feuille rempliée

    Original drawing dated and signed by Louis Pons, to his friend art critic Georges Raillard, specialist in the works of Joan Miro and Antoni Tapies, which he dedicated to him on the invitation card for the opening of the exhibition of his works at the Château de Vascoeuil on Saturday, March 29, 2008.
     Louis Pons drew, in black ink, on the recto and verso, a curious bird: a magpie huddled in on itself and apparently convalescent surmounted by this manuscript dedication: "Paris ? ? Mars 2008, j'espère que ta santé est meilleure. Amitiés de Nelly et Louis Pons." ["Paris ? ? March 2008, I hope your health is better. Friendship from Nelly and Louis...

    €100
  28. Art et phynanceArt et phynance
    Paul POIRET

    Art et phynance

    Editions Lutetia|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Work illustrated with plates.
    A vertical crease to the front cover, spine very lightly sunned.
    Autograph inscription signed by Paul Poiret to a lady.
    €230
  29. Paul de Saint-VictorPaul de Saint-Victor
    Alidor DELZANT

    Paul de Saint-Victor

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1886|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in orange half cloth, smooth spine, date gilt at foot, brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with a fine frontispiece by E. Loviot.
    Our copy is enhanced with an original photograph of Paul de Saint-Victor mounted facing the frontispiece.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Alidor Delzant to Louise Read: "A mademoiselle Read hommage respectueux." ["To Miss Read, respectful homage."]
    €250
  30. Une page d'antho-entomologieUne page d'antho-entomologie
    Jean TARDIEU, Jean CORTOT

    Une page d'antho-entomologie[A Page of Antho-Entomology]

    Editions Adélie|Limoges 1995|22 x 28 cm|une feuille dépliante sous chemise et étui cartonnés
    Rare first edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Arches wove paper, the only printing.
    This first edition is printed on the right half of each page in an unbroken single column, with the top and bottom margins omitted. The left half, from the first to the last page, is occupied by the contribution of the painter and graphic artist Jean Cortot, in lithography.
    The work is presented in the publisher’s board binding, each cover made of three laminated layers of corrugated cardboard, with the upper cover and spine printed; the slipcase is of the same type.
    At the end of the volume, a small Limoges ceramic in colour, composed by Jean Cortot, is embedded in the board and protected...
    €700
  31. Correspondencies i contrastosCorrespondencies i contrastos
    Albert RÀFOLS-CASAMADA

    Correspondencies i contrastos

    Universitat de Barcelona|Barcelona 1994|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy, numerous reading marks in pencil and rarer ones in black felt-tip pen on certain leaves by the dedicatee.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Albert Rafols-Casamada, in Spanish, to Georges Raillard and his wife Alice.
    €100
  32. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Cours ta chance" Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Cours ta chance"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Cours ta chance"

    S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|5 feuillets perforés
    Complete autograph manuscript on four perforated sheets, approximately one hundred lines, written in pencil, of the song titled "Cours ta chance" very heavily crossed out and corrected, with the verso of one of the four sheets presenting variants from the final text.
    Our collection is completed with a manuscript draft of 16 lines written in blue ink with numerous corrections, additions and crossings out, also providing variants from the final text.

    Finally, we include, on two perforated sheets, one of which is pasted on flexible cardboard, two complete typescripts of "Cours ta chance".
    Handsome collection of this song which was composed in 1958.
    €1,500
  33. Manuscrit autographe complet (hormis le premier et court couplet de 4 lignes) de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ave Maria des pêcheurs" Manuscrit autographe complet (hormis le premier et court couplet de 4 lignes) de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ave Maria des pêcheurs"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet (hormis le premier et court couplet de 4 lignes) de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Ave Maria des pêcheurs"

    S. n.|s. l. 1958|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés dont 1 recto-verso
    Autograph manuscript nearly complete, the first couplet of 4 lines being absent, on a perforated sheet, of 36 lines, written in pencil, of the song entitled "Ave Maria des pêcheurs".
    On the entire verso of this manuscript, Boris Vian copied out, still in pencil, 9 quotations from Paul Valéry extracted from his "Mauvaises pensées & autres" ["Bad Thoughts & Others"] for which he indicated pagination: "Un chef est un homme qui a besoin des autres, 208" ["A leader is a man who needs others, 208"] - "Ce qui est simple est toujours faux. Ce qui ne l'est pas est inutilisable. (ib. p 143)" ["What is simple is always false. What is not is unusable. (ib. p 143)"] - "Le grand triomphe de...
    €1,200
  34. My creative methodMy creative method
    Francis PONGE

    My creative method

    Atllantis verlag|Zurich [Zurich] 1949|13.50 x 20.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition strictly hors commerce printed in 50 copies numbered and justified by Francis Ponge.
    Handsome and rare copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Francis Ponge to Jean and Jeannette Tortel: "Pour Jean et Jeannette ces pages griffonnées à Sidi-Madani - avec l'affection de leur Francis P." ["For Jean and Jeannette these pages scribbled at Sidi-Madani - with the affection of their Francis P."]
    €1,500
  35. La fille de l'écrivainLa fille de l'écrivain
    Henri TROYAT

    La fille de l'écrivain

    Grasset|Paris 2001|13 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy with the illustrated dust jacket.
    Signed autograph inscription from Henri Troyat to René de Obaldia: "... ce portrait sans retouches d'un damné de l'écriture..."
    €60
  36. Agathe et BéatriceAgathe et Béatrice
    Jacques STERNBERG

    Agathe et Béatrice

    Albin Michel|Paris 1979|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Sternberg to René de Obaldia: "... concerto sans doute peu concertant..."
    €120
  37. Lettre autographe datée, signée et adressée à Jean RimeizeLettre autographe datée, signée et adressée à Jean Rimeize
    Jean DUTOURD

    Lettre autographe datée, signée et adressée à Jean Rimeize

    S. n.|Paris 11 Janvier 1973|15 x 21 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter dated and signed, one and a half pages (26 lines) on letterhead of the Hôtel Majestic in Cannes, addressed by Jean Dutourd to the writer and polemicist Jean Rimeize, biographer of Robert Poulet, to facilitate his "entry" at Gallimard in order to place more quickly and efficiently the manuscript he intends to have published:

    "Cher Jean Rimeize

    Vous avez parfaitement raison de penser à Gallimard. Envoyez votre manuscrit de ma part à Mme Odette Laigle, à la N.R.F., 5 rue Sébastien Bottin, VIIe.

    Elle est secrétaire du comité de lecture. Voyez-la même, à l'occasion. C'est une femme très gentille, qui ne vous fera pas languir pendant des...
    €150
  38. Lettre autographe dactylographiée qu'il a signée et adressée à Jean RimeizeLettre autographe dactylographiée qu'il a signée et adressée à Jean Rimeize
    Jean DUTOURD

    Lettre autographe dactylographiée qu'il a signée et adressée à Jean Rimeize

    S. n.|Paris 8 Juillet 1997|15 x 21 cm|une feuille + une enveloppe
    Typed letter dated and signed, half a page on Académie Française letterhead, addressed by Jean Dutourd to writer and polemicist Jean Rimeize, biographer of Robert Poulet, in which he points out a confusion by his correspondent regarding a fictional character, also thanking him for recently providing news of himself.
    €40
  39. La mort en luiLa mort en lui
    Pierre MOINOT

    La mort en lui

    Gallimard|Paris 2002|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Moinot to René de Obaldia and his wife Diane: "... ces récits au titre lugubre qui te diront ma fidèle amitié..." ["...these stories with their gloomy title that will tell you of my faithful friendship..."]

    €60
  40. Le Prométhée d'EschyleLe Prométhée d'Eschyle
    André BONNARD

    Le Prométhée d'Eschyle

    Editions des lettres de Lausanne|Genève [Geneva] 1928|17.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition of this free translation established by André Bonnard.
    Unlettered spine lightly sunned, two light angular dampstains on the first cover, foxing.
    Precious full autograph inscription signed by André Bonnard to Jacques Copeau.




    €50
  41. Lettre à André Verdet. Plastique et poésieLettre à André Verdet. Plastique et poésie
    André VERDET, Ladislas KIJNO

    Lettre à André Verdet. Plastique et poésie

    Editions H. Benezit et Matarasso|Nice 1957|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Work illustrated with reproductions of works by André Verdet and a photographic portrait of André Verdet as frontispiece.
    Pleasant copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by André Verdet: "Pour les Plon à pleine voile. Amitiés." ["For the Plons at full sail. Best wishes."] enriched with a large original four-color drawing representing a sailboat cutting through the waves under a radiant sun
    €120
  42. EntretempsEntretemps
    André MASSON, Joaquim VITAL

    Entretemps

    Editions de la Différence|Paris 1977|16 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Work illustrated with 7 drawings by André Masson.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally lightened.
    Autograph inscription signed by Joaquim Vital to Véronique Charaire.

    €50
  43. La rhapsodie - Verve et improvisation musicaleLa rhapsodie - Verve et improvisation musicale
    Vladimir JANKÉLÉVITCH

    La rhapsodie - Verve et improvisation musicale

    Flammarion|Paris 1955|15 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine lightly sunned without damage with small tears at head and foot.
    Autograph inscription signed by Vladimir Jankélévitch in Cyrillic.
    €400
  44. Théâtre Volume II : Atlas-hôtel - Les frénétiques - La vie en rose - Note sur le théâtreThéâtre Volume II : Atlas-hôtel - Les frénétiques - La vie en rose - Note sur le théâtre
    Armand SALACROU

    Théâtre Volume II : Atlas-hôtel - Les frénétiques - La vie en rose - Note sur le théâtre

    Gallimard|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First collected edition, an advance copy.
    Spine split at head and lightly sunned, pale dampstains to margins at head of covers.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Armand Salacrou: "A Jacques Copeau tous ces vieux souvenirs avec mon amitié fidèle." ["To Jacques Copeau all these old memories with my faithful friendship."]
    €80
  45. Une femme libre précédé de Atlas-hôtelUne femme libre précédé de Atlas-hôtel
    Armand SALACROU

    Une femme libre précédé de Atlas-hôtel

    Gallimard|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance copy.
    Spine sunned with a small lack at foot, a marginal crease on the first cover.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Armand Salacrou: "Pour Jacques Copeau ces deux pièces qu'il n'a pas vues, et qu'il ne lira pas - mais qui lui porteront mon admiration et mon amitié." ["For Jacques Copeau these two plays that he has not seen, and that he will not read - but which will carry to him my admiration and my friendship."]
    €80
  46. LucienneLucienne
    Jules ROMAINS

    Lucienne

    Nrf|Paris 1922|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 790 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies after the 108 reimposed.
    Spine sunned with dampstaining, clumsily filled lack at foot of spine, foxing to covers and browning to interior.
    Precious signed autograph inscription by Jules Romains: "A Jacques Copeau, qu'un an de travail commun n'a fait que me rendre plus cher, son Jules Romains. Juin 22." ["To Jacques Copeau, whom a year of working together has only made more dear to me, his Jules Romains. June 22."]
    €250
  47. La chance de LarnezacLa chance de Larnezac
    Jean VALMY-BAYSSE

    La chance de Larnezac

    Bibliothèque Charpentier|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy despite the covers being lightly and partially darkened.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Valmy-Baysse to Achille Ory: "... ce livre où j'ai tenté de mettre un peu de mon pays du Médoc, et beaucoup de son pays de Montmartre, avec toute ma sympathie confraternelle..." ["... this book where I have tried to put a little of my Médoc country, and much of his Montmartre country, with all my fraternal sympathy..."]
    €50
  48. L'intérieur du spectreL'intérieur du spectre
    Tibor TARDOS

    L'intérieur du spectre

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Some worming to front board, handsome interior condition.
    Rare signed autograph inscription from Tibor Tardos to Georges and Véronique, translators of Magyar poets.
    €200
  49. Route du silence suivi de MachinsRoute du silence suivi de Machins
    Jean ROUSSELOT

    Route du silence suivi de Machins

    Guy Chambelland|Paris 1965|18 x 28 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy despite marginally sunned boards at head.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jean Rousselot to Véronique and Georges (Charaire).

    €50
  50. Dix chansons du coeur éprisDix chansons du coeur épris
    Philippe LORIN, Bernard de VENTADOUR

    Dix chansons du coeur épris

    Editions Vialetay|Paris s. d. [circa 1960]|28.50 x 38 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    Illustrated edition with 25 original color compositions painted in gouache and signed by Philippe Lorin, one of 39 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
    Some light foxing, otherwise a handsome copy.
    The slipcase is also illustrated with an original lithograph by Philippe Lorin.
    Manuscript signatures of Philippe and the publisher below the justification page.

    €200
  51. La violence et l'écumeLa violence et l'écume
    Daniel LOURADOUR, Randal LEMOINE

    La violence et l'écume

    Pierre Lanauve de Tartas|Paris 1965|27.50 x 37.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First illustrated edition with 17 original lithographs by Daniel Louradour, one of 210 numbered copies on grand vélin de lana containing the definitive state of the illustrations.
    Some minor foxing on the chemise boards and endpapers, otherwise a pleasant copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Randal Lemoine to President Emilien Amaury enriched with the signatures of Daniel Louradour and Pierre de Tartas de Lanauve.

    €350
  52. "vous venez à Paris prochainement ?""vous venez à Paris prochainement ?"
    Paul LÉAUTAUD

    "vous venez à Paris prochainement ?"Autograph letter signed Maurice Boissard, pseudonym of Paul Léautaud, addressed to Marcel Lebarbier

    Paris 23 décembre 1925|13.80 x 21.70 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter by Paul Léautaud signed with his pen name Maurice Boissard, his pseudonym at the Mercure de France, 15 lines in black ink written on a double sheet with letterhead and vignette of the Mercure de France where he worked for more than thirty years.
    Léautaud writes to Marcel Lebarbier, his publisher at Editions de la Belle Page, who had published earlier that year his volume of chronicles entitled Villégiature. He asks for his author's royalties:
    « Je n'ai votre lettre que ce matin mercredi. On peut très bien faire un mandat carte au nom de Maurice Boissard au Mercure. Le facteur me l'apportera fort bien, car on me...
    €250
  53. Enveloppe manuscrite envoyée à son ami Georges Raillard enrichie d'un dessin original en son versoEnveloppe manuscrite envoyée à son ami Georges Raillard enrichie d'un dessin original en son verso
    Louis PONS

    Enveloppe manuscrite envoyée à son ami Georges Raillard enrichie d'un dessin original en son verso

    S. n.|Paris Avril 2002|16.50 x 11.50 cm|une feuille
    Manuscript envelope from Louis Pons which he addressed to his friend the art critic Georges Raillard, specialist in the works of Joan Miro and Antoni Tapies, on the verso of which he created an original drawing, signed with his initials.
    The envelope, recomposed by Louis Pons in his whimsical and ornithological manner, features, below his personal address in the Vaucluse, a motionless bird.










    €120
  54. Le démon du bienLe démon du bien
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Le démon du bien

    Grasset|Paris 1937|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on alfa paper and reserved for service de presse.
    Two small tears at foot of spine and front cover, two creases on the endpaper bearing the inscription.
    Autograph inscription signed by Henri de Montherlant to Noël B. de la Mort.
    €100
  55. Notes pour comprendre le siècleNotes pour comprendre le siècle
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Notes pour comprendre le siècle

    Gallimard|Paris 1941|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
    Signed and inscribed by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to Dr. Buesche.
    €700
  56. Les lépreusesLes lépreuses
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Les lépreuses

    Grasset|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the press service.
    Handsome copy although the front cover is slightly and partially sunfaded.
    Autograph inscription signed by Henri de Montherlant to Adrien Marx.
    €150
  57. Le démon du bienLe démon du bien
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Le démon du bien

    Grasset|Paris 1937|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on alfa reserved for the service de presse.
    Some foxing on endpapers, a small tear at foot of spine.
    Signed autograph inscription from Henri de Montherlant to monsieur Monlhac.
    €100
  58. La petite infante de CastilleLa petite infante de Castille
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    La petite infante de Castille

    Grasset|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, whimsical statement of 39th edition, service de presse stamp on head of second cover.
    Rare foxing on endpapers, spine lightly sunned without gravity, bookplate of dedicatee pasted on verso of first cover.
    Signed autograph inscription from Henri de Montherlant to Noël B. de la Mort.
    €80
  59. Le solstice de juinLe solstice de juin
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Le solstice de juin

    Grasset|Paris 1941|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine slightly inevitably sunned, summer solstice obliges!
    Signed autograph inscription from Henri de Montherlant to César Santelli.
    €150
  60. Du commencementDu commencement
    Roger MUNIER

    Du commencement

    In L'Herne René Char|Paris 1970|11 x 27 cm|agrafé
    First edition consisting of an offprint, stapled, of the article that Roger Munier devoted to René Char in the issue of Cahier de l'Herne concerning him.
    The article has been folded, certainly to mail it to the dedicatee, causing a small marginal tear at the fold.
    Signed autograph inscription by Roger Munier to Jean-Louis Brossat expanded with a correction and a manuscript precision at the foot of the last paragraph of the article.
    €50
  61. Lettre autographe signée d'une page adressée à son meilleur ami Roger Nimier depuis LavalLettre autographe signée d'une page adressée à son meilleur ami Roger Nimier depuis Laval
    Antoine BLONDIN

    Lettre autographe signée d'une page adressée à son meilleur ami Roger Nimier depuis Laval

    Laval 23 Septembre 1957|17 x 22 cm|un feuillet + une enveloppe

    Remarkable autograph letter signed by Antoine Blondin, addressed to Roger Nimier at his Paris office at the N.R.F., in which he recounts—perhaps not entirely sober—his misadventures in “marital” cohabitation with a seminarian named Prébende Alexis.
    29 lines on a folded sheet.
    Envelope included.
    Published in À mes prochains: lettres, 1943-1984, ed. Alain Cresciucci, 2009, p. 110.
    In a highly humorous and irreverent tone, Antoine Blondin writes to his “dear friend” a list of edifying events from his Mayenne existence, enumerated, as “I believe the time has come to enlighten you about certain things that have happened to...

    €1,500
  62. L'araignée d'eauL'araignée d'eau
    Marcel BÉALU

    L'araignée d'eau

    Poche Club|Paris 1964|10.50 x 17 cm|broché
    New edition expanded with a preface by André Pieyre de Mandiargues.
    Poetic autograph inscription signed by Marcel Béalu to Georges Charaire: "... le soleil fossile fertilise le silence des ténèbres. Amitié et bon voeux !" ["... the fossil sun fertilizes the silence of darkness. Friendship and best wishes!"]

    €30
  63. Mourir ailleursMourir ailleurs
    Pierre DALLE NOGARE

    Mourir ailleurs

    Editions de la Différence|Paris 1977|14 x 24 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the slightly sunned spine.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Dalle Nogare to Véronique and Georges (Charaire): "... ce combat de la mémoire..." ["... this battle of memory..."]
    €30
  64. La négresse du Sacré-CoeurLa négresse du Sacré-Coeur
    André SALMON

    La négresse du Sacré-Coeur

    Nrf|Paris 1920|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, with mention of second edition.
    Spine sunned with a lack at foot, dampstain at foot of boards.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from André Salmon: "A Jacques Copeau, son ami admirateur de son oeuvre, André Salmon. Paris, Juin 1920." ["To Jacques Copeau, his friend and admirer of his work, André Salmon. Paris, June 1920."]


    €150
  65. L'homme blancL'homme blanc
    Jules ROMAINS

    L'homme blanc

    Flammarion|Paris 1929|13 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper, whimsical mention of thousand at foot of back cover.
    Spine lightly sunned with a light dampstain, some foxing mainly to margins of leaves.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jules Romains: "A Jacques Copeau, son ami."
    €250
  66. Petit traité de versificationPetit traité de versification
    Jules ROMAINS, Georges CHENNEVIÈRE

    Petit traité de versification

    Nrf|Paris 1923|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Spine sunned with two tears to middle and head, boards marginally discolored as usual.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jules Romains enriched with the manuscript signature of Georges Chennevière: "A Jacques Copeau, son admirateur et ami."
    With Jean Schlumberger, Jacques Copeau had just created, less than two months earlier, the Vieux Colombier theatre.
    €350
  67. PyrrhusPyrrhus
    Prosper Jolyot de CRÉBILLON

    Pyrrhus

    Imprimerie de la veuve d'Antoine-Urbain Coustelier|à Paris 1727|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition of this tragedy first performed at the Comédie française on April 29, 1726. It had been nine years since the playwright had produced a play and Pyrrhus was a great success.
    Contemporary binding in full speckled calf, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt compartments and fleurons, double blind fillet frame on boards, gilt roulette on cuts and headcaps, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, all edges red.
    Last endpaper restored with a paper strip.
    Very rare autograph inscription signed by the author "à Monsieur / Monsieur de Fayolle de la part de son humble et très obéissant serviteur Crébillon" ["to Monsieur / Monsieur de Fayolle from his...
    €5,000
  68. Le bois CastiauLe bois Castiau
    Luc BÉRIMONT

    Le bois Castiau

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1963|14 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
    Autograph inscription from Luc Bérimont to his friends Georges and Véronique Charaire: "Pour Georges et Véronique en souvenir de notre "rencontre" sur les chemins pavés d'Amsterdam ! Et avec les bons baisers de Luc Bérimont !" ["For Georges and Véronique in memory of our "meeting" on the cobbled streets of Amsterdam! And with fond kisses from Luc Bérimont!"].
    €50
  69. L'ombre de la morteL'ombre de la morte
    Alphonse NARCISSE

    L'ombre de la morte

    Plon|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché

    Edition of the same year as the first, statement of 17th thousand.
    Spine slightly sunned.
    Signed and inscribed by Alphonse Narcisse to André Morice.

    €30
  70. Albertine SarrazinAlbertine Sarrazin
    Josane DURANTEAU (Albertine SARRAZIN)

    Albertine Sarrazin

    Editions Sarrazin • Jean-Jacques Pauvert|Paris 1971|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only deluxe copies after 100 pur fil.
    Our copy lacks the two engravings present in the 400 deluxe copies.
    Signed and inscribed by Julien Sarrazin to Jani Brun.
    €80
  71. Pays natalPays natal
    André DHÔTEL

    Pays natal

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
    Spine lightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
    Autograph inscription signed by André Dhôtel to Claude Couffon.
    €60
  72. Dictionnaire de médecine amusante précédé d'un portrait-souvenir de Paul Colinet par Edmond KindsDictionnaire de médecine amusante précédé d'un portrait-souvenir de Paul Colinet par Edmond Kinds
    Paul COLINET [MONTAGNET] [Edmond KINDS] docteur DESGOSSES

    Dictionnaire de médecine amusante précédé d'un portrait-souvenir de Paul Colinet par Edmond Kinds

    André de Rache|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1971|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on bouffant Da Costa paper, ours an hors commerce copy.
    Handsome copy.
    Cover illustrated by Robert Willems.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Edmond Kinds, alias Doctor Desgosses to Robert Dupuy: "... ces souvenirs d'un autre temps et de ses jeux..." ["... these memories of another time and its games..."]
    €60
  73. Le mariage de Trouhadec. - La scintillanteLe mariage de Trouhadec. - La scintillante
    Jules ROMAINS

    Le mariage de Trouhadec. - La scintillante

    Nrf|Paris 1925|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 842 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after the 109 reimposed.
    Spine slightly sunned, worming at foot of first cover and, vertically, in margin of second cover.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jules Romains: "A Jacques Copeau, son admirateur et ami."
    €300
  74. Cromedeyre-le-Vieil. - Amédée et les messieurs en rangCromedeyre-le-Vieil. - Amédée et les messieurs en rang
    Jules ROMAINS

    Cromedeyre-le-Vieil. - Amédée et les messieurs en rang

    Nrf|Paris 1926|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine slightly sunned with a small tear at foot.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jules Romains: "A Jacques Copeau, son admirateur et ami."
    €300
  75. La vie unanimeLa vie unanime
    Jules ROMAINS

    La vie unanime

    Mercure de France|Paris 1913|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine sunned, a pale dampstain on the back board, some light foxing affecting mainly the edges.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jules Romains: "A Jacques Copeau bien amicalement."
    €300
  76. Boën ou la possession des biens suivi de DonogooBoën ou la possession des biens suivi de Donogoo
    Jules ROMAINS

    Boën ou la possession des biens suivi de Donogoo

    Nrf|Paris 1935|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine lightly sunned.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jules Romains: "A Jacques Copeau, son admirateur et ami." ["To Jacques Copeau, his admirer and friend."]
    €300
  77. L'armée dans la villeL'armée dans la ville
    Jules ROMAINS

    L'armée dans la ville

    Mercure de France|Paris 1911|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine sunned with also a pale dampstain at foot, a tear at foot of first cover.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jules Romains: "A Jacques Copeau son ami." ["To Jacques Copeau his friend."]
    €300
  78. Odes et prièresOdes et prières
    Jules ROMAINS

    Odes et prières

    Nrf|Paris 1925|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine sunned, a pale marginal dampstain to the final leaves, another at the head of the very first leaves.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Jules Romains: "Pour la compagnie du Vieux Colombier" ["For the company of the Vieux Colombier"].
    €100
  79. Théâtre Volume III : Une femme libre - L'inconnue d'Arras - Un homme comme les autresThéâtre Volume III : Une femme libre - L'inconnue d'Arras - Un homme comme les autres
    Armand SALACROU

    Théâtre Volume III : Une femme libre - L'inconnue d'Arras - Un homme comme les autres

    Gallimard|Paris 1942|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.

    Spine slightly sunned.

    Precious autograph inscription signed by Armand Salacrou: "A Jacques Copeau avec mon admiration fidèle." ["To Jacques Copeau with my faithful admiration."]
    €80
  80. Théâtre Volume I : Le casseur d'assiettes - Tour à terre - Le pont de l'Europe - PatchouliThéâtre Volume I : Le casseur d'assiettes - Tour à terre - Le pont de l'Europe - Patchouli
    Armand SALACROU

    Théâtre Volume I : Le casseur d'assiettes - Tour à terre - Le pont de l'Europe - Patchouli

    Gallimard|Paris 1943|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
    Spine slightly sunned, pale marginal dampstains at head and foot of boards.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Armand Salacrou: "A Jacques Copeau que je voudrais bien revoir, ces débris de ma jeunesse avec mon amitié fidèle." ["To Jacques Copeau whom I would very much like to see again, these remnants of my youth with my faithful friendship."]
    €80
  81. Une correspondance privée, Lawrence Durrell Henry MillerUne correspondance privée, Lawrence Durrell Henry Miller
    Lawrence DURRELL, Henry MILLER

    Une correspondance privée, Lawrence Durrell Henry Miller

    Buchet-Chastel|Paris 1963|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, printed on ordinary paper, of the French translation.
    Complete with its illustrated dust jacket which shows small tears and minor lacks.
    Precious two-color autograph inscription signed by Lawrence Durrell to his friend Janine Brun: "Janine Brun / from Lawrence Durrell / with affection".
    Among the olive trees and under the Mediterranean sun, Lawrence Durrell met in the mid-1960s the young and vivacious "Jany" (Janine Brun), a woman from Montpellier in her thirties with devastating beauty, who worked at the Department of Antiquities at the Sorbonne in Paris. She was nicknamed "Buttons" in memory of their first meeting, where the young woman wore a...
    €250
  82. Le vin blanc de la VilletteLe vin blanc de la Villette
    Jules ROMAINS

    Le vin blanc de la Villette

    Nrf|Paris 1923|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine sunned with small tears.
    Precious signed autograph inscription by Jules Romains: "A Jacques Copeau son admirateur et ami." ["To Jacques Copeau his admirer and friend."]
    €300
  83. Charles Baudelaire - Sa vie et son oeuvreCharles Baudelaire - Sa vie et son oeuvre
    Charles ASSELINEAU, Édouard MANET

    Charles Baudelaire - Sa vie et son oeuvre[Charles Baudelaire - His Life and His Work]

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1869|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    Charles Baudelaire. Sa vie et son œuvre
    Alphonse Lemerre | Paris 1869 | 12 x 18.5 cm | half morocco
    First edition on thick paper, of the first biography devoted to Charles Baudelaire, who had died two years prior.
    Half navy morocco over marbled paper boards Bradel binding by Alfred Farez, the spine slightly faded, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved.
    This copy complete with the 5 etching portraits of Charles Baudelaire by Edouard Manet, Gustave Courbet, Emile Deroy and Charles Baudelaire himself. Edouard Manet engraved the two of his, Félix Bracquemond the three others.

    Autograph inscription signed by Charles...
    €1,800
  84. Mémoires et voyages, ou diverses lettres écrites à diverses époques pendant des courses en Suisse, en Calabre, en Angleterre, et en EcosseMémoires et voyages, ou diverses lettres écrites à diverses époques pendant des courses en Suisse, en Calabre, en Angleterre, et en Ecosse
    Astolphe de CUSTINE

    Mémoires et voyages, ou diverses lettres écrites à diverses époques pendant des courses en Suisse, en Calabre, en Angleterre, et en Ecosse

    Alexandre Vezard • Le Normant père|Paris 1830|13.50 x 22 cm|2 volumes brochés
    First edition very scarce according to Clouzot.
    Nice copy in its original wrappers.
    Second volume with coated ex-libris "Fortis and Fidelis" engraved by Desnoyers.
    Rare signed handwritten inscription by Astolphe de Custine on top of first volume to the Duchesse de Blains.
    €5,000
  85. Marion de LormeMarion de Lorme
    Victor HUGO

    Marion de Lorme

    Eugène Renduel|Paris 1831|14 x 22.50 cm|relié

    First edition, rare copy with no statement of print.
    Full blue morocco binding, spine with raised bands in the Jansenist style, endpapers and pastedowns of combed marbled paper, gilt dentelle framing the pastedowns, double gilt fillets and gilt tooling to headcaps and board edges, top edge gilt with untrimmed margins preserved, original front wrapper bound in, binding signed by Marius Michel. Monogrammed bookplate mounted on the verso of the first endpaper.
    This copy is enriched with four hors-texte plates by Louis Boulanger and Alfred Johannot.
    Signed autograph inscription by Victor Hugo on the half-title: « À Monsieur Ch[arles] Mévil son bien...

    €10,000
  86. Les Bas bleusLes Bas bleus
    Jules BARBEY D'AUREVILLY

    Les Bas bleus

    Victor Palmé • G. Lebrocquy|Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] 1878|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half mustard yellow shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands decorated with blind-tooled compartments, black morocco title and volume labels, gilt date at foot, gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt on deckled edges. Some very slight rubbing to headcaps, corners and on title and volume labels.
    Reading marks in blue pencil in margins of the last three pages.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly "à Monsieur Charles Buet / écriture déguisée pour cette plume moderne, mais sentiment vrai toujours".
    Provenance: from the library of P. Tissot with his stamp...
    €1,500
  87. Des clefs et des serruresDes clefs et des serrures
    Michel TOURNIER, Lewis CARROLL

    Des clefs et des serrures[Keys and Locks]

    Chêne • Hachette|Paris 1979|15 x 21.50 cm|Photograph|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches wove paper, the only large paper issue.
    Work illustrated with photographs by Edouard Boubat, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Doisneau, Jacques-Henri Lartigue, Leni Riefenstahl, Lucien Clergue, Lewis Carroll, Phelps, Esaias Baitel...
    A very handsome copy, enriched with an original photograph of Michel Tournier mounted opposite the half-title.
    Autograph signature of Michel Tournier on the half-title.
    €800
  88. Le royaume des mécréantsLe royaume des mécréants
    Anthony BURGESS

    Le royaume des mécréants[The Kingdom of the Infidels]

    Grasset|Paris 1986|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
    Fine copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed in French by Anthony Burgess: "Pour Jack Lang avec l'admiration et les amitiés de l'auteur. Anthony Burgess." ["For Jack Lang with the admiration and friendship of the author. Anthony Burgess."]
    €400
  89. Une autre histoire de la littérature française IIUne autre histoire de la littérature française II
    Jean d' ORMESSON

    Une autre histoire de la littérature française II

    Nil éditions|Paris 1998|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite the spine being very slightly sunned.
    Affectionate autograph inscription signed by Jean d'Ormesson to Denise Abeloos.
    €120
  90. TrilogieTrilogie
    Vassilis VASSILIKOS

    Trilogie

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|15.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper of the French translation.
    Handsome copy complete with its publisher's slip which has a small angular loss at head.
    Autograph inscription signed by Vassilis Vassilikos to Bernard Gheerbrant.
    €100
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