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Signed Books, Presentation Copies

Signed books and autograph signatures from great writers, poets, philosophers from 16th to 21st century

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Signed Books, Presentation Copies
  1. Procès-verbal
    Jacques GAUCHERON

    Procès-verbal

    Pierre Seghers|Paris 1949|11 x 18 cm|agrafé
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jacques Gaucheron to Jean Fréville.
    €50
  2. Les photographies
    Vassilis VASSILIKOS

    Les photographies

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, on ordinary paper, of the French translation.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Vassilis Vassilikos to Claude Bonnefoy.
    €120
  4. Albert Rafols-Casamada
    Xavier BARRAL ALTET

    Albert Rafols-Casamada

    Dialegs|Barcelona 1993|12 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition illustrated with photographs.
    Reader's bookmarks using post-it notes by the dedicatee.
    Dated and signed autograph inscription by Albert Rafols-Casamada, in French, to Georges Raillard and his wife Alice "... ces réflexions à deux voix sur des musées possibles - ou impossibles - Bien amicalement. Albert." ["... these reflections for two voices on possible - or impossible - museums - With warm friendship. Albert."]
    €100
  5. Poèmes
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Poèmes

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First French translation edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Minor foxing to board margins, three small light stains on front cover.
    Precious bicolored autograph inscription signed by Lawrence Durrell to his friend Janine Brun: "For Janine Brun / from Lawrence Durrell /Sommières / Gard", Lawrence Durrell having added, in pink felt-tip pen, two mentions "Pont du Gard" framing the "Gard" of the autograph inscription.
    Among the olive trees and under the Mediterranean sun, Lawrence Durrell met in the mid-1960s the young and vivacious "Jany" (Janine Brun), a Montpellier native in her thirties of devastating beauty, who worked at the Department of...
    €250
  6. Poésies posthumes
    Léon DIERX

    Poésies posthumes

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1912|9.50 x 16 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine and covers marginally sunned, stains to front cover, handsome interior condition.
    €40
  7. Au beau rivage
    René FALLET

    Au beau rivage

    Denoël|Paris 1970|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Three light sunning marks on the spine, minor spotting without consequence on the first cover.
    Signed autograph inscription from René Fallet to Paul Gordeaux: "... ces rivages souriants d'un Orénoque de banlieue..." ["... these smiling shores of a suburban Orinoco..."]

    €150
  8. L'amour baroque
    René FALLET

    L'amour baroque

    Julliard|Paris 1971|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy despite minute worming of no consequence to edges, small label bearing the name and profession (bookseller) of the dedicatee pasted at head of front free endpaper.
    Fine signed autograph inscription from René Fallet: "Pour monsieur Olibé ces feux de l'amour et du Mozart et les 13 amicales pensées de René Fallet" ["For Monsieur Olibé these fires of love and Mozart and the 13 friendly thoughts of René Fallet"].

    €150
  9. La fleur et la souris
    René FALLET

    La fleur et la souris

    Domat|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Paper yellowed and light foxing on boards as usual, some foxing at head of first leaves.
    Full-page signed autograph inscription from René Fallet to René Laporte.
    €150
  10. Le vélo
    René FALLET

    Le vélo

    Domat|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Light worming on endpapers, manuscript ownership inscription in red ballpoint pen at head of first endpaper.
    Rare autograph inscription signed on this text by René Fallet "chevalier du mérite cycliste" to a friend and fellow cycling enthusiast: "Pour Gaby, cyclo de l'Allier avec les amitiés cyclistes sur 52.15 de son compatriote René Fallet" ["For Gaby, cyclist from Allier with cycling friendship over 52.15 from his compatriot René Fallet"].
    €250
  12. Onze poèmes pour le Vietnam
    Jacques GAUCHERON, Armand MONJO

    Onze poèmes pour le Vietnam

    S. n.|Paris 1967|17.50 x 12.50 cm|broché
    First edition illustrated with drawings by Mireille G. Miailhe.
    Light dampstains to margins of covers, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Autograph inscriptions signed by Jacques Gaucheron and Armand Monjo to Odette Thibault.
    €50
  13. L'ombre de la morte
    Alphonse NARCISSE

    L'ombre de la morte

    Plon|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché

    Edition of the year of the first edition, statement of 17th thousand.
    Spine slightly sunned.
    Autograph inscription signed by Alphonse Narcisse to madame André Morice.

    €30
  14. Deux manuscrits autographes, avec variantes, de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Bien loin"
    Boris VIAN

    Deux manuscrits autographes, avec variantes, de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Bien loin"

    S. n.|s. l. 1957|13.50 x 21 cm|5 feuillets perforés
    Two autograph manuscripts, each on two perforated sheets, of 36 and 25 lines, written in blue ink, of the song entitled "Bain de minuit" with numerous deletions, additions and modifications and showing differences with the final state of the song.
    Our set is completed by a typescript of "Bien loin" on which Boris Vian made 8 corrections.
    Finally, we include, on three other perforated sheets, one of which is mounted on flexible cardboard, two complete typescripts of "Bain de minuit".
    Fine ensemble of this song for which Henri Salvador composed the music (photocopy of the musical score also included).
    Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
    €1,200
  15. La bonne chanson
    Paul VERLAINE

    La bonne chanson[The Good Song]

    Léon Vanier|Paris 1891|12 x 19 cm|relié

    Second edition, printed in a small number of copies on Hollande laid paper.

     

    3/4 red morocco, five raised bands-spine,  gilt date at foot. Slight, superficial fading to spine, marbled paperboards, pebbled flyleaves and pastedowns, original covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, A finely executed, unsigned binding from the late 19th to early 20th century.

    Provenance: from the library of Simone and André Maurois, with their engraved bookplate on front pastedown.


    Signed and inscribed copy by Paul Verlaine to the opera singer Marie-Blanche Vasnier : "A Madame Vasnier, hommage respectueux. P. Verlaine." [To Madame Vasnier, with respectful homage. P...

    €3,000
  16. La vierge de Paris
    Pierre Jean JOUVE

    La vierge de Paris

    Egloff|Paris 1944|16.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on vellum.
    Minor light stains on the front cover without consequence.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Jean Jouve to Edwin Judson Pratt: "... dans la ténèbre et la clarté de 1944, avec mon amitié. Pierre Jean Jouve. Vendredi saint." ["... in the darkness and clarity of 1944, with my friendship. Pierre Jean Jouve. Good Friday."]
    €150
  17. Vers majeurs
    Pierre Jean JOUVE

    Vers majeurs

    Egloff|Paris 1942|16.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 650 numbered copies on vellum.
    Two small light dampstains without consequence at head and foot of spine.
    Autograph inscription signed by Pierre Jean Jouve to Edwin Judson Pratt: "... dans la ténèbre et la clarté de 1944, avec la fraternelle confiance et l'amitié de Pierre Jean Jouve. Décembre1942." ["... in the darkness and clarity of 1944, with fraternal confidence and the friendship of Pierre Jean Jouve. December 1942."]
    €150
  18. Le double sens
    Tom GUTT, Marcel MARIËN

    Le double sens

    Les lèvres nues|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1976|14.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper consisting of a series of texts by Tom Gutt, each illustrated with a photographic reproduction of a monochrome by Marcel Mariën.
    Handsome copy.
    Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Marcel Mariën: "Pour Jacques Sternberg au niveau de l'attente." ["For Jacques Sternberg at the level of expectation."]
    €350
  19. Jésus-la-caille
    Francis CARCO, Pierre DEVAUX

    Jésus-la-caille

    Editions de la Nouvelle revue critique|Paris 1939|15 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition of the adaptation in slang, by Pierre Devaux, of this famous novel about male prostitution, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Work illustrated by Pierre Devaux.
    Signed and inscribed by Pierre Devaux to Madeleine Marceron.
    €100
  20. Splendeurs et misères de René Fallet
    René FALLET, Jean-Paul LIEGEOIS

    Splendeurs et misères de René Fallet

    Denoël|Paris 1978|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy despite minor corner creases of no consequence to the boards, iconography.
    Complete with publisher's slip.
    Autograph inscriptions signed by René Fallet "... ce portrait d'artiste en vieux crabe..." ["... this portrait of an artist as an old crab..."] and Jean-Paul Liégeois "... ce portrait à la manière de René Fallet" ["... this portrait in the manner of René Fallet"] to Jean-Michel Royer.

    €150
  21. Propos d'un intoxiqué
    Jules BOISSIÈRE

    Propos d'un intoxiqué[Remarks of an Intoxicated Man]

    Société des éditions Louis Michaud|Paris s. d. [1912]|14 x 21 cm|broché
    Posthumous first edition, one of 120 copies reimposed and numbered on Dutch laid paper, the only copies on deluxe paper.
    A very handsome copy, uncut, enriched with an original watercolour depicting an Annamite soldier, signed Linh-Tap.
    Preface by Jean Ajalbert.
    Attractive illustrated cover by Géo Dorival, with a second state of the illustrated cover supplied on a separate leaf.
    Manuscript signature of Marie-Thérèse Boissière beneath the limitation statement.
    €1,700
  22. L'art social
    Roger MARX

    L'art social

    Gustave Charpentier|Paris 1913|16.50 x 26 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies reimposed on Arches laid paper specially printed for the bibliophilic society of the "XX".
    Preface by Anatole France.
    Full glazed caramel calf binding, spine slightly darkened with four raised bands decorated with stylized floral motifs stamped in blind, floral compositions stamped in blind to upper corners of boards, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, original double wrappers slightly preserved and double spine preserved, contemporary binding signed René Kieffer.
    Manuscript signature of Roger Marx below the justification page.
    €680
  23. La revanche du corbeau
    Louis PERGAUD

    La revanche du corbeau

    Mercure de France|Paris 1911|16.50 x 26 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies reimposed on handmade Arches laid paper specially printed for the bibliophilic society of the "XX".
    Full glazed caramel calf binding, spine slightly darkened and rubbed with four raised bands decorated with stylized floral motifs stamped in blind, floral compositions stamped in blind to upper corners of boards, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, original triple wrappers slightly preserved and triple spine preserved, contemporary binding signed René Kieffer.
    Manuscript signature of Louis Pergaud below the justification page.
    €1,500
  24. Déluges
    Georges HERMENT

    Déluges

    José Corti|Paris 1938|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Preface by Pierre Reverdy.
    Handsome copy despite minor foxing to margins of some leaves, unlettered spine very slightly darkened.
    Autograph inscription signed by Georges Herment to Jean-François Tournaire: "... ces poèmes de mes vint-deux ans. Georges "42ans" Herment."






    €60
  25. Calandine
    Michel DORIGNÉ, Daniel TAR

    Calandine

    Errol Buckner|Paris 1958|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 250 numbered deluxe copies, the only grand papier copies.
    Illustrated with 7 drawings by Daniel Tar.
    Signed autograph inscription by Daniel Tar to a friend enriched with a drawing framing the autograph inscription: "... toutes mes amitiés particulières et autres. Amicalement, cette erreur de puberté. Daniel Tar." ["...all my particular and other friendships. Cordially, this error of puberty. Daniel Tar."]
    €100
  26. Choses et autres
    Jacques PRÉVERT

    Choses et autres

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Fine copy.
    Amusing autograph inscription dated and signed by Jacques Prévert to Doctor Jullien: "Avec plaisir choses et autres chaises et êtres... etc pour le docteur Jullien..." ["With pleasure things and other chairs and beings... etc for Doctor Jullien..."]

    €500
  27. Nouvelles pensées d'un biologiste
    (to Boris VIAN) Jean ROSTAND

    Nouvelles pensées d'un biologiste

    Stock|Paris 1947|11.50 x 17.50 cm|relié
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy.
    Bradel binding in full decorated paper, black shagreen title-label, covers preserved, binding signed Goy & Vilaine.
    Very precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Rostand to his friend and neighbor Boris Vian: "Pour Boris, bien amicalement. Jean Rostand." ["For Boris, with warm friendship. Jean Rostand."]
    Jean Rostand, who was Boris Vian's neighbor in Ville d'Avray, introduced him to Gallimard and brought his works to Raymond Queneau's attention.
    €800
  28. Hugues, des nuits rouges
    Gédéon LESAGE

    Hugues, des nuits rouges

    Editions et publications de Lutèce|Paris 1954|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Handsome and rare copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Gédéon Lesage to politician André Morice, who served as minister several times under the Fourth Republic and was also mayor of Nantes: "A André Morice mon veux compagnon..." ["To André Morice my old companion..."]

    €60
  29. Les écrits politiques de Heidegger
    Jean-Michel PALMIER

    Les écrits politiques de Heidegger

    L'Herne|Paris 1968|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Michel Palmier to Henri and Dominique Jongiver.
    €100
  30. Le 36ème dessous
    Pierre DANINOS

    Le 36ème dessous

    Hachette|Paris 1966|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 850 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 60 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Dated and signed autograph inscription from Pierre Daninos to Georges Lanthoinette.
    €80
  31. La jeune fille bien élevée
    René BOYLESVE

    La jeune fille bien élevée

    Calmann-Lévy|Paris 1912|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy despite two tiny holes at the foot of the spine.
    Autograph inscription signed by René Boylesve: "A Monsieur le maire du XVIe Arrt., hommage de l'auteur. René Boylesve." ["To the Mayor of the 16th Arrondissement, tribute from the author. René Boylesve."]
    €100
  32. Apprentissage
    Lorand GASPAR

    Apprentissage

    Deyrolle|Paris 1994|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    A fine copy, with one pen mark in the margin of the second paragraph.
    Autograph inscription signed by Lorand Gaspar to his friend, the poet Charles Dobzynski.

    €30
  33. Jacob
    Bernard LECACHE

    Jacob

    Nrf|Paris 1925|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine lightly sunned, two corner lacks to top of front board and spine.
    Autograph inscription signed by Bernard Lecache to Monsieur Tallandeau de Montraut.
    €30
  34. Deux anglaises et le continent
    Henri-Pierre ROCHÉ

    Deux anglaises et le continent

    Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, fourth edition statement on the title page.
    Handsome copy, with a small tear re-adhered at the head of the spine and front cover.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Pierre Roché: "Sèvres 23 Nov. 158. Hommage pour monsieur René Massat en sympathie Henri Pierre Roché" ["Sèvres 23 Nov. 158. Tribute to Mr. René Massat with sympathy Henri Pierre Roché"].
    €400
  35. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Au bal chez les anges" comportant quelques variantes avec le texte définitif
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Au bal chez les anges" comportant quelques variantes avec le texte définitif

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1958]|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés
    Complete 32-line manuscript written in pencil of the song "Au bal des anges" comprising two perforated sheets with some variants from the final text.
    We include two typescripts of this song with the final text, the music for which was composed by Henri Salvador.
    Very fine collection relating to this song which had three versions.
    Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
    €1,500
  36. Poèmes quotidiens composés en 1917-1918
    Pierre ALBERT-BIROT

    Poèmes quotidiens composés en 1917-1918

    Editions Sic|Paris 1948|7.50 x 9.80 cm|broché
    Rare first edition, one of 124 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only printing after 4 China.
    Small fold marks in margins of uniformly sunned boards.
    Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Pierre Albert-Birot: "A Roch Grey, ces pilules. Pierre Albert-Birot. 20 Mai 1919." ["To Roch Grey, these pills. Pierre Albert-Birot. 20 May 1919."]
    €600
  37. La foire aux femmes
    Georges GOETZ, Gilbert DUPÉ

    La foire aux femmes

    S. n.|Paris 1946|19 x 24 cm|broché
    New edition printed specially for the author's friends.
    Spine very lightly sunned with three small, light dampstains, minor marginal tears to boards.
    Work illustrated with color plates by Georges Goetz.
    Signed and inscribed by Gilbert Dupé to André Morice, then Minister of Transport.
    €80
  38. Ile fédérée française de la Martinique
    Gilbert GRATIANT

    Ile fédérée française de la Martinique

    Editions Louis Soulanges|Paris 1961|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Light marginal scratches on covers with paper erosion.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Gilbert Gratiant: "Pour mon ami - et je veux aussi dire camarade - Lalande dont je voudrais voir le talent en plus intime accord avec la générosité et le courage bien connus de sa vie, et afin qu'il juge en pensant : Martinique. Fidèlement." ["For my friend - and I also want to say comrade - Lalande whose talent I would like to see in closer harmony with the well-known generosity and courage of his life, and so that he may judge while thinking: Martinique. Faithfully."]
    €80
  39. Petite et Nadie
    Paule RÉGNIER

    Petite et Nadie

    Plon|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine sunned and paper yellowed.
    Signed autograph inscription from Paule Régnier to Andrée Tournaire.
    €30
  40. Jalmince
    Jean GUENOT

    Jalmince

    Chez l'auteur|Saint-Cloud 1979|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies 0000 reserved for the Service de Presse.
    Handsome copy.
    Dated autograph inscription signed by Jean Guénot to Monsieur and Madame Benèze.
    €50
  41. La fable et le fouet
    Alain BOSQUET

    La fable et le fouet

    Gallimard|Paris 1995|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Fine copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Alain Bosquet to his friend the poet Charles Dobzynski.

    €30
  42. Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Désert de l'amour"
    Boris VIAN

    Manuscrit autographe complet de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Désert de l'amour"

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [1958]|21 x 27 cm|2 feuillets perforés
    Complete manuscript of 47 lines written in blue ballpoint pen of the song "Désert de l'amour" comprising two perforated sheets.
    We include two typescripts of this song.
    "This song, completed on March 27, 1958, was to receive music composed by Henri Salvador." (Oeuvres de Boris Vian, volume 11, Fayard)
    Very fine ensemble.

    Comme devant une place / Pleine de gens et de bruit / Je reste figé sur place / Arrêté devant ma vie



    Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.
    €1,800
  43. Les origines de la biologie expérimentale et l'abbé Spallanzani
    (to Boris VIAN) Jean ROSTAND

    Les origines de la biologie expérimentale et l'abbé Spallanzani

    Fasquelle|Paris 1951|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Very precious autograph inscription signed by Jean Rostand to his friend and neighbor Boris Vian: "Pour Boris dont la curiosité s'étend jusqu'aux origines de la biologie expérimentale. En cordial souvenir. Jean Rostand" ["For Boris whose curiosity extends to the origins of experimental biology. In cordial remembrance. Jean Rostand"].
    Jean Rostand, who was Boris Vian's neighbor in Ville d'Avray, introduced him to Gallimard and made Raymond Queneau discover his works.
    €600
  44. Adieu chansons
    (to Boris VIAN) Janine QUENEAU

    Adieu chansons

    Seghers|Paris 1955|14 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Work decorated with a frontispiece illustration by Joan Miro.


    Very precious autograph inscription signed by Janine Queneau to her great friend Boris Vian: "A Boris dont je crains d'avoir bien mal suivi les conseils. Avec beaucoup d'affection. Janine." ["To Boris, whose advice I fear I have followed very poorly. With much affection. Janine."]

     

    Provenance: Boris Vian Foundation.
     

    €750
  45. Les névroses - Les âmes - Les luxures - Les refuges - Les spectres - Les ténèbres
    Maurice ROLLINAT

    Les névroses - Les âmes - Les luxures - Les refuges - Les spectres - Les ténèbres[Neuroses – Souls – Lusts – Refuges – Spectres – Darkness]

    G. Charpentier|Paris 1883|19 x 14 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies after ten on Japan and a few on China.
    With frontispiece portrait of the author engraved by F. Desmoulin.
    Half brown morocco with corners, smooth spine with mosaic heart-shaped havana morocco title and author labels covering a long floral spray in mosaic gilt with inlaid colored morocco petals and leaves, head and foot enhanced with five small circles gilt and inlaid with havana morocco, gilt fillet on covers, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges. Binding signed by Canape.
    Our copy is enhanced with an autograph quatrain...
    €2,800
  46. Les grands courants de la biologie
    (to Boris VIAN) Jean ROSTAND

    Les grands courants de la biologie

    Gallimard|Paris 1951|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, statement of edition, printed press service stamp on the head of the back cover.
    Paper yellowed.
    Very precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Rostand to his friend and neighbor Boris Vian: "Pour Boris bien amicalement. Jean Rostand." ["For Boris with warm friendship. Jean Rostand"]
    Jean Rostand, who was Boris Vian's neighbor in Ville d'Avray, introduced him to Gallimard and made Raymond Queneau discover his works.
    €400
  47. Swing
    (to Boris VIAN) Gaston CRIEL

    Swing

    Editions Universitaires Françaises|Paris 1948|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Presentation by Jean Cocteau and Charles Delaunay.
    Small marginal tears to the fragile covers, paper yellowed, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip illustrated with photographs of the author in company of the most illustrious jazzmen.
    Very precious signed autograph inscription by Gaston Criel on the half-title: "A Boris Vian, son ami. Criel" ["To Boris Vian, his friend. Criel"].
    €750
  48. De la bamboula au Be-Bop
    (to Boris VIAN) Bernard HEUVELMANS

    De la bamboula au Be-Bop

    Editions de la main jetée|Paris 1951|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    A small dampstain at foot of spine and light sunning at foot of rear board, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
    Very precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Bernard Heuvelmans on the front endpaper: "A Boris Vian avec l'espoir qu'il aimera ce petit livre d'un jazz nourri de mystère, d'érotisme et d'humour. En toute sympathie" ["To Boris Vian with the hope that he will love this little book of jazz nourished by mystery, eroticism and humor. With all sympathy"].
    €500
  49. L'instant fatal
    Raymond QUENEAU (to Boris VIAN)

    L'instant fatal

    Gallimard|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of which only 13 deluxe copies were printed on pur fil paper, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine sunned with two small tears at foot, a crease mark at foot of second cover, complete with publisher's slip.
    Very precious autograph inscription signed by Raymond Queneau on the half-title page to his great friend Boris Vian and his wife Michèle: "A Michèle à Boris Vian, en toute joyeuseté Queneau." ["To Michèle to Boris Vian, in all joyfulness Queneau."]
    €1,500
  50. Puissances du jazz
    (to Boris VIAN) Gérard LEGRAND

    Puissances du jazz

    Librairie Arcanes|Paris 1953|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Spine creased and lightly sunned, paper yellowed.
    Iconography.
    Very precious signed autograph inscription from Gérard Legrand on the half-title page: "A Boris Vian, poète authentique et méconnu, qui voulut bien naguère se prêter au supplice d'une interview... où transparaissait Duke Ellington. Amical hommage" ["To Boris Vian, authentic and unrecognized poet, who was kind enough to submit to the ordeal of an interview... where Duke Ellington shone through. Friendly tribute"].
    €500
  51. Anthologie des jeunes auteurs
    Raymond QUENEAU (to Boris VIAN)

    Anthologie des jeunes auteurs

    J.A.R.|Paris 1955|14 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half havana morocco binding, smooth spine, decorative paper boards, brown paper doublure to endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, signed binding by Goy & Vilaine.
    Contributions by Louis Calaferte, René Fallet, Yves Gibeau...
    Very precious autograph inscription signed by Raymond Queneau to his great friend Boris Vian: "A Ursula, à Boris leur ami. Queneau." ["To Ursula, to Boris their friend. Queneau."]
    €1,800
  52. Gens singuliers
    Lorédan LARCHEY

    Gens singuliers

    F. Henry|Paris s. d. [circa 1867]|11 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    About Berbiguier, Lutterbach, Pierre le Grand, Grimod, Castellane...
    Spine sunned and split, boards detached with small marginal lacks, handsome interior condition.
    Rare autograph inscription from the author to Jules Clarétie on the front cover, a small ink drawing representing a face, probably by the dedicatee's hand on verso of the back cover.
    €100
  53. Un apôtre de l'art du théâtre au XVIIIe siècle : Luigi Riccoboni dit Lélio - Un apôtre de l'art du théâtre au XVIIIe siècle : Luigi Riccoboni dit Lélio. Introduction et bibliographie
    Xavier de COURVILLE

    Un apôtre de l'art du théâtre au XVIIIe siècle : Luigi Riccoboni dit Lélio - Un apôtre de l'art du théâtre au XVIIIe siècle : Luigi Riccoboni dit Lélio. Introduction et bibliographie

    Librairie E. Droz • Librairie Théâtrale|Paris 1943-1958|16.50 x 25.50 cm|4 volumes brochés
    First edition.
    Spine sunned.
    Handsome complete set in 3 volumes:
    - Volume I: L'expérience italienne (1676-1715)
    - Volume II: L'expérience française (1716-1731)
    - Volume III: La leçon (1732-1753)
    Signed and inscribed by Xavier de Courville to Charles Gourdin on the second and third volumes.
    The first volume is enhanced with a two-page dated and signed autograph letter from Xavier de Courville regarding the forthcoming publication of the second volume and the activities of the theatrical association "Les amis d'Arlequin" which he directed.
    We include, to complete this set: Luigi Riccoboni dit Lélio: Introduction et bibliographie, by the...
    €450
  54. Voyage de l'Avant-matin ou la tabatière magique
    P.E. LAMAISON, Pierre ALARY

    Voyage de l'Avant-matin ou la tabatière magique

    Publications françaises|Paris 1962|25.50 x 32.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on Canson paper, ours being one of 150 numbered in Roman numerals and hand-colored for all illustrations, deluxe issue.
    Work illustrated by Pierre Alary.
    Handsome copy.
    We include the subscription bulletin for the work, three menus from dinners aboard the steamship "Flandre" from April 15, 16 and 17, 1957
    Our copy is enriched with this manuscript note on a loose leaf of Canson paper by Jean Guitton in red pencil: "Il n'est pas nécessaire qu'un livre soit lu... Parfois un beau titre suffit. Jean Guitton" ["It is not necessary that a book be read... Sometimes a beautiful title suffices. Jean...
    €100
  55. Irène
    Jean-Pierre VOIDIES

    Irène

    René Debresse|Rodez 1957|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite a small scratch in the margin of the front cover.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Pierre Voidies to his friend the poet Charles Dobzynski: " ... avec mes félicitations pour la naissance du bébé..." ["... with my congratulations for the birth of the baby..."]

    €40
  56. Histoire de Paola Ferrani
    Jacques de LACRETELLE

    Histoire de Paola Ferrani

    Flammarion|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, service de presse stamp at foot of back cover.
    Spine lightly sunned, paper marginally brittle on some leaves, complete with publisher's slip.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jacques de Lacretelle to Benjamin Crémieux.
    €80
  57. Vogue la galère
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Vogue la galère

    Grasset|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Second edition published the same year as the original, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Two small stains and two tears at head and foot of spine, the folding drawing by Gérard Cochet is cut in two and loose.
    Signed autograph inscription from Marcel Aymé to Luc Vincent.
    €100
  58. Le chemin des écoliers
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Le chemin des écoliers

    Gallimard|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy despite small tears at foot of spine.
    Autograph inscription signed by Marcel Aymé: " Pour Luc Vincent avec toutes mes amitiés, Marcel Aymé".
    €200
  59. Le front dans les nuages
    Henri TROYAT

    Le front dans les nuages

    Flammarion • Editions ex-libris|Paris • & Lausanne 1959|14.50 x 20 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    New edition.
    Publisher's Bradel binding in full blue boards, smooth spine, with the illustrated dust jacket.
    Small stains to edges, otherwise handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Henri Troyat to Madame André Morice, several times minister and former mayor of Nantes.
    €30
  60. Penser et oublier. Poésies
    Eugène DUBOIS

    Penser et oublier. Poésies

    Borrani et Droz • Kiessling Schnée & Co|Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Leipzig 1855|10 x 15 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands showing minor rubbing, date gilt at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt.
    Occasional light foxing.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Eugène Dubois to his friend the poet Adolphe Napoléon Didron in the form of a quatrain and ending on the title page with this self-criticism by the author: "Dans ce petit livre, il y a neuf pièces sur dix à supprimer."
    Our copy is enhanced with several corrections and manuscript additions by Eugène Dubois on pages 9, 37, 49, 50, 65 as well as important manuscript...
    €300
  61. El cielo imaginario
    Sigfredo ARIEL

    El cielo imaginario

    Vigia|Matanzas 1996|18 x 27.50 cm|broché retenu par une corde de chanvre
    First edition, one of 200 numbered and signed copies, the only issue.
    Work illustrated by Violeta Naranjo enhanced by hand and embellished with collages.
    Our copy contains a beautiful autograph inscription dated and signed by Ariel Sigfredo to a French poetess.
    €300
  62. Le Gâloup
    Claude SEIGNOLLE

    Le Gâloup

    Bibliothèque Maléfique|Paris 1960|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Work illustrated with drawings hors-texte.
    Handsome copy despite a small scribble in black ballpoint pen at the head of the page bearing the inscription.
    Signed autograph inscription from Claude Seignolle to his friend Claude Aveline expanded with his printed stamp "Hommage de l'auteur"


    €50
  63. Espaces
    Léon-Paul FARGUE

    Espaces

    Nrf|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First collected edition on ordinary paper, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine slightly sunned, small stain to head of front cover, light foxing affecting mainly the first leaves.
    Signed and inscribed by Léon-Paul Fargue to Léon Daudet

    €150
  64. Gilles de Raiz
    Vicente HUIDOBRO, Joseph SIMA

    Gilles de Raiz

    Editions Totem • José Corti|Paris 1932|17.50 x 22.50 cm|relié sous chemise et étui
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of the author by Pablo Picasso and two drawings by Joseph Sima.
    Half black calf binding with bands, smooth spine, title and author's name in red, boards enhanced with red varnish panels evoking snakeskin, red edges, covers and spine preserved, chemise and slipcase in half black calf, black cloth boards, black felt lining, elegant and spectacular binding signed Georges Leroux.
    Handsome copy perfectly established in a superb bloody binding by Leroux recalling the sanguinary turpitudes of Gilles de Raiz.
    Very rare autograph inscription signed by Vicente Huidobro to Lady Rothermere...
    €5,000
  65. Fatras
    Jacques PRÉVERT

    Fatras

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition illustrated with 57 pictures by the author.
    A little scuffed on joints as usually.
    Signed handwritten inscription by Jacques Prévert.
    €450
  66. Roger Vitrac. Un réprouvé du surréalisme
    Henri BÉHAR

    Roger Vitrac. Un réprouvé du surréalisme

    A. Nizet|Paris 1966|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
    Traces of rubbing and small tears to spine, one tear at head of front cover.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Henri Béhar: "A Jacques Baron ce Vitrac dont il parle avec tant de chaleur." ["To Jacques Baron this Vitrac of whom he speaks with such warmth."]
    Our copy is enriched with a manuscript note by Jacques Baron about Roger Vitrac.
    €80
  67. Comédiennes du XVIIIème siècle. Mademoiselle Gogo, mademoiselle Beauménard de la Comédie Française 1730-1799
    Paul GINISTY

    Comédiennes du XVIIIème siècle. Mademoiselle Gogo, mademoiselle Beauménard de la Comédie Française 1730-1799

    Charpentier & Fasquelle|Paris 1913|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in grey half cloth, smooth spine, gilt date at foot, black shagreen title label with marginal tear, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with 12 plates hors-texte.
    Autograph inscription signed by Paul Ginisty to Henri Lavedan.
    €50
  68. Un père et sa fille
    Emmanuel BOVE, René BEN SUSSAN

    Un père et sa fille

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1928|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on Montgolfier laid paper.
    Spine and boards marginally discolored and sunned as usual, a crease mark at foot of first board, bookplate pasted on endpaper.
    Work illustrated with 8 lithographs by René Ben Sussan.
    Autograph inscription signed by Emmanuel Bove: "A Willy Michel de tout coeur." ["To Willy Michel with all my heart."]
    €300
  69. Mes cahiers
    COLETTE

    Mes cahiers

    Aux armes de France|Paris 1941|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    Illustrated edition with a portrait of Colette by Luc-Albert Moreau, one of 300 numbered hors commerce copies on Ivoirine paper.
    Restorations to spine and joints, small corner lacks filled on boards, handsome interior condition.
    Exceptional and precious autograph inscription signed by Colette: "Pour Drieu La Rochelle en souvenir de Colette." ["For Drieu La Rochelle in memory of Colette."]
    €1,800
  70. Comme ceci comme cela
    Jean TARDIEU

    Comme ceci comme cela

    Gallimard|Paris 1979|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed and inscribed by Jean Tardieu to André Laude.

    €60
  71. La bataille du petit Trianon
    Jorge AMADO

    La bataille du petit Trianon

    Stock|Paris 1980|13 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jorge Amado to Daniel Odier.

    €150
  72. Le jardin japonais du poète Yu
    Pierre GARNIER

    Le jardin japonais du poète Yu

    La main courante|La Souterraine 2003|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy.
    Beautiful full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Pierre Garnier to his friend, the poet Charles Dobzynski.

    €40
  73. Le cri du silence
    Maurice BITTER

    Le cri du silence

    Club Lorca|Barcelona 1967|14 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy despite the spine and boards being slightly and marginally sunned.
    Autograph inscription signed by Maurice Bitter to his friend, the poet Charles Dobzynski, with a manuscript annotation by Maurice Bitter on page 17.

    €40
  74. Montesquieu. La politique et l'histoire
    Louis ALTHUSSER

    Montesquieu. La politique et l'histoire

    P.U.F.|Paris 1959|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine very lightly sunned without significance and with two small tears at head and foot, otherwise handsome copy.
    Signed and inscribed copy from Louis Althusser to Pierre Abraham.

    €500
  75. Théâtre II
    Édouard DUJARDIN

    Théâtre II

    Mercure de France|Paris 1924|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy despite a crease on the back cover.
    Signed autograph inscription from Edouard Dujardin to Henry Charpentier.
    €80
  76. Les drivers. D'après les confidences de Steve B.
    René CHATEAU

    Les drivers. D'après les confidences de Steve B.

    Filipacchi|Paris 1987|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy despite small traces of corner creases on the first cover.
    Confessions of a thief of beautiful sedans turned away from cars!
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by René Château to Jean-Jacques Bitoun.
    €80
  77. Albucius
    Pascal QUIGNARD

    Albucius

    P.O.L.|Paris 1990|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Pascal Quignard to Frédéric Verney.



    €60
  78. Le roman personnel de Rousseau à Fromentin
    Joachim MERLANT

    Le roman personnel de Rousseau à Fromentin

    Hachette & Cie|Paris 1905|13 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy despite two small tears and two slight lacks at head and foot of spine.
    Precious signed autograph inscription by Joachim Herlant: "A monsieur Bergson professeur au Collège de France, hommage de respectueuse reconnaissance. Joachim Herlant." ["To Mr. Bergson professor at the Collège de France, tribute of respectful recognition. Joachim Herlant."]
    €120
  79. La fleur rouge - Exemplaire d'Antonin Artaud
    (to Antonin ARTAUD) Vsevolod Mikhailovitch GARCHINE

    La fleur rouge - Exemplaire d'Antonin Artaud[The Red Flower – Antonin Artaud’s Copy]

    Editions Rhéa|Paris 1921|25.50 x 33 cm|broché sous chemise et étui.
    First edition of the French translation prepared by Soudeba, with no mention of deluxe copies.
    Illustrated with plates by Colette Nel.
    The copy is presented in a red half-morocco folder, smooth spine, slipcase edged with red morocco, the whole signed by Goy & Vilaine.
    Exceptional and highly important presentation copy inscribed and signed by René Allendy, a pioneer of psychoanalysis in France whose patients included René Crevel, Anaïs Nin and Antonin Artaud, further enriched with the handwritten signature of Colette Nel-Dumonchel, who married Dr. Allendy after he was widowed by her sister: "A notre cher ami Antonin Artaud. Bien affectueusement."
    €4,000
  80. Les bourlingueurs
    Auguste LE BRETON

    Les bourlingueurs

    Plon|Paris 1972|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Iconography.
    Amusing autograph inscription signed by Auguste Le Breton to Roger Colombani "... en souvenir d'un mauvais souvenir. Ah ! ces truands à la con !" ["... in memory of a bad memory. Ah! those damn crooks!"]
    €60
  81. La lettre d'Irlande
    Françoise PARTURIER

    La lettre d'Irlande

    Albin Michel|Paris 1979|15.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Françoise Parturier to Boris Kidel.
    €50
  82. Flic. Les vérités de la police
    Honoré GÉVAUDAN

    Flic. Les vérités de la police

    Jean-Claude Lattès|Paris 1980|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Fine copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Honoré Gévaudan to Roger Colombani.
    €50
  83. Les trois veritez
    Pierre CHARRON

    Les trois veritez

    Par S. Millanges|à Bourdeaus [Bordeaux] 1595|10.50 x 16 cm|relié

    Third edition after the original published in Bordeaux in 1593 and a second Parisian edition in 1594. The copy mentions the second edition because it is the second to be published in Bordeaux.
    Extremely rare handwritten presentation signed by the author on the page of the endpaper: “Pour Monsieur de Rives en memoire de moy. A Caors ce iiij [4] may 1595. Charron.” “For Monseiur de Rives in memory of me. In Caors this iiij [4] May 1595. Charron.” It is, without doubt, about Jean III de Rieu, Lord of Rives, who belonged to the family of Antoine Hébrard de Saint-Sulpice, bishop of Cahors. Pierre Charron had been called theological by this same bishop of Cahors and became his curate...

    €15,000
  84. Mea culpa suivi de La vie et l'oeuvre de Semmelweis
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    Mea culpa suivi de La vie et l'oeuvre de Semmelweis

    Denoël & Steele|Paris 1937|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 125 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 25 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies after 15 Holland and 40 pur fil.
    Spine and margins of covers skilfully restored.
    Autograph inscription signed by Louis-Ferdinand Céline "A Madame Marthe Pujol Bien affectueusement L.F. Céline".
    Precious deluxe copy with an autograph inscription by the author.
    €4,500
  85. Tunc
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Tunc

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Three stains at top of rear cover, three small light stains on front cover.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Lawrence Durrell to his friend Janine Brun: "For Janine Brun of Sauve in the Languedoc from Lawrence Durrell 40 rue de l'Université chez Julian. 1969" ["For Janine Brun of Sauve in the Languedoc from Lawrence Durrell 40 rue de l'Université chez Julian. 1969"] enhanced with a small drawn sun and a Greek frieze bordering the autograph inscription on its left.
    Among the olive trees and under the Mediterranean sun, Lawrence Durrell met in the mid-1960s the young and vivacious "Jany"...
    €250
  86. Confessions
    Paul VERLAINE, Louis ANQUETIN

    Confessions

    Publication du "Fin de siècle"|Paris 1895|12 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Hollande, only deluxe copies issued.
    Bound in cornered red morocco, spine with compartments tooled in black, gilt date at the foot of the spine, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, binding signed Devauchelle.
    Illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author by Louis Anquetin bearing the autograph signature of Paul Verlaine on the lower part.
    Provenance: Charles Hayoit library (bookplate on the pastedown endpaper).
    €4,500
  87. Plainte contre inconnu
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Plainte contre inconnu

    Nrf|Paris 1924|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the advance copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to Léon Bérard: "... avec confiance..." ["with confidence..."] on the endpaper.
    Spine sunned, endpaper with small tear at foot, paper yellowed.
    €350
  88. Les chemins du long voyage
    André DHÔTEL

    Les chemins du long voyage

    Gallimard|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Two adhesive paper marks at foot of spine which also has a lack and a tear.
    Signed autograph inscription from André Dhôtel to Maître Maurice Garçon.
    €60
  89. Légion
    Jean CASSOU

    Légion

    Gallimard|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, statement of fourth edition.
    A red stain at foot of first cover, paper yellowed.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jean Cassou to Jacques-Henri Jouheaud.
    €30
  90. Loin de Rueil
    Raymond QUENEAU

    Loin de Rueil

    Gallimard|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a service de presse (advance) copy.
    Spine and boards soiled with small tears or corner lacks.
    Rare signed autograph inscription from Raymond Queneau to Jacques-Henry Jouheaud on this text.
    €150
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