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Signed Books, Presentation Copies

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

5115 results
  2. Etre inimitable
    Marcel JOUHANDEAU

    Etre inimitable

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies service.
    Back very slightly insolated without gravity.
    Precious and beautiful autograph dedication dated and signed, full page, from Marcel Jouhandeau to Jean Paulhan: "Dear Jean, when I turn to the past and measure the look the long way we have traveled together, I can not admit that 'no shadow tarnishes our friendship, my words may be free, they never want to sadden you, if I did not know you, I would lose my own esteem.'
    €120
  16. L'homme tombé du paradis
    Paul FORT, Ginette D'YD

    L'homme tombé du paradis

    Armand Jules Klein|Paris 1928|18.50 x 28 cm|relié
    First Edition, one of 185 copies numbered and justified by Paul Fort on laid Arches paper and reserved for his friends.
    Binding half morbid taupe morocco corners, smooth back adorned with double golden nets, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers, gilded head, ex-libris Georges Rouma pasted on a contreplat.
    Illustrated book of a frontispiece in colors, vignettes and banners of Ginette D'Yd.
    Nice copy.
    The book is also illustrated with a beautiful portrait of Paul Fort by Gino Severini at the foot of which Paul Fort has cracked a dated and signed autograph to Georges Rouma.
    Autograph signed by Paul Fort to his friend Georges Rouma wishing him a happy new year 1933.
    €150
  20. Le petit Jésus
    Joseph DELTEIL, Mariette LYDIS

    Le petit Jésus

    Editions du delta|Paris 1928|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on laid Arches paper, single draw after 10 Japan.
    Illustrated book of 5 original etchings by Mariette Lydis.
    Some small foxing margins slightly insolated boards and some leaflets.
    Bookplate pasted next to the fake title page where the autograph is sent.
    Beautiful autograph signed by Joseph Delteil: "To Mr. Paul Lallemand, I offer my first book to my oldest friend Delteil editor".
    €700
  26. Lettre autographe signée de Pierre Albert-Birot
    Pierre ALBERT-BIROT

    Lettre autographe signée de Pierre Albert-Birot

    Paris Jeudi 10 août 1933|16.20 x 12.90 cm|une page sur un feuillet
    Letter autograph signed by Pierre Albert-Birot to an unknown colleague, written in blue ink.
    Date at the top of the letter and Paris address of Pierre Albert-Birot at the bottom of the letter.
    Pierre Albert-Birot mentions in this letter a letter that he was waiting for but did not receive and that he wants his colleague to send him back.
    The creator of the magazine SIC , close to the avant-gardes and in particular Cubism and Futurism, saw the beginning of the 1930s the mourning of his companion Germaine Albert-Birot. He describes this contemporary as his "time of solitude" . They are still years of creation for the artist. It was indeed in 1933, thanks to the recommendation of Jean Paulhan, that the first two books of his epic Grabinoulor, begun in 1918, are published by Denoël. He continues to write the book until his death and his new companion Arlette Lafont will struggle to publish the last four volumes of this book.
    €100
  27. Lettre autographe signée de Pierre Albert-Birot
    Pierre ALBERT-BIROT

    Lettre autographe signée de Pierre Albert-Birot

    Paris 20 juillet 1933|20.10 x 26.60 cm|une page sur un feuillet
    Autograph letter signed by Pierre Albert-Birot to an unknown addressee, written in French in blue ink.
    Date at the top of the letter and Paris address of Pierre Albert-Birot at the bottom of the letter.

    Pierre Albert-Birot's letter is an invitation. He enjoins his addressee to come to his home on Saturday, July 22 and to call him if he can not.

    The creator of the magazine SIC , close to Cubist avant-garde and futuristic, saw in the early 1930s the mourning of his companion Germaine Albert-Birot. He describes this contemporary as his "time of solitude". They are still years of creation for the artist. It is indeed in 1933, thanks to the recommendation of Jean Paulhan, that the first two books his epic Grabinoulor begun in 1918 are published by Denoël. He continues to write the book until his death and his new companion Arlette Lafont will struggle to publish the last four volumes of this book.
    €100
  31. Oeuvres. Poésies 1881-1894
    Auguste DORCHAIN

    Oeuvres. Poésies 1881-1894

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1895|9.50 x 16 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Binding half green sheepskin fir, discolored back with five nerves set with golden dots adorned with double gilded boxes decorated with golden decorative motifs, framing of a double golden net on marble paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, gilded head, Contemporary binding.
    Illustrated book, frontispiece, a portrait of Auguste Dorchain.
    Name written in the pen at the top of the page of the title of the book as ex-libris.
    Our copy is enriched by a two-page autograph letter signed Auguste Dorchain, dated 1924, and apologizing for the delay in publishing a poem that his correspondent had sent to a magazine where Auguste Dorchain collaborates and who will be inserted later than he expected.
    €80
  43. Onze chansons puériles numérotées par Pierre Alechinsky sur une table de multiplication d'écolier
    Jean CLAIR, Pierre ALECHINSKY

    Onze chansons puériles numérotées par Pierre Alechinsky sur une table de multiplication d'écolier

    L'Echoppe|Caen 1990|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vellum, head print.
    Nice copy in spite of tiny spots without gravity on the first board.
    Handwritten signatures of Jean Clair and Pierre Alechinsky at the colophon.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Jean Clair to the sculptor Raymond (Mason): "... these childish rhymes of a suburb not too gay either ..."
    €200
  49. Odes liturgique à Paris, citadelle des justes, arche de paix, capitale du roy aimé
    Pierre PASCAL, Maxime REAL DEL SARTE

    Odes liturgique à Paris, citadelle des justes, arche de paix, capitale du roy aimé

    Editions du trident|Paris 1937|19.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 47 numbered copies on laid "pur-fil" paper, ours one of 12 with the names of the 12 months of the year, this copy "October" specially numbered and justified by Pierre Pascal for the doctor of Reilhan Carnas.
    Back slightly insolated, partially guarded and slightly shaded.
    Illustrated book with a frontispiece by Maxime Real del Sarte engraved by Pierre Pascal.
    Signed autograph of Pierre Pascal to the doctor of Reilhan de Carnas: "... this Greek liturgy under the sign of the Principle and the most courageous man in France."
    €60
  50. Ode liturgique à Paris, citadelle des justes, arche de paix, capitale du roy aimé
    Pierre PASCAL, Maxime REAL DEL SARTE

    Ode liturgique à Paris, citadelle des justes, arche de paix, capitale du roy aimé

    Editions du trident|Paris 1937|19.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 300 numbered copies on laid "pur-fil" paper, ours specially numbered and justified by Pierre Pascal for Pierre de Massot.
    Some small foxing mainly affecting the slices of some leaves, nice copy.
    Illustrated book with a frontispiece by Maxime Real del Sarte engraved by Pierre Pascal.
    Signed autograph of Pierre Pascal to Pierre de Massot: "... in honor of his beautiful consulate pöetique, in whose honor he speaks so perfectly, this liturgy of the future."
    €50
  52. Comme on prie... - Come in sé si prega
    Géo LIBBRECHT

    Comme on prie... - Come in sé si prega

    Editoriale Ausonia|SIéna [Sienna] 1951|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First bilingual edition and for which there is no mention of leading copies.
    Back discolored two tears in the head and foot, marginal stings on the boards, the first board had to include a vignette that is missing here, small foxing in the slices of some slips.
    Printed stamp indicating the address of the author in Brussels on the fake title page.
    Signed autograph of Géo Libbrecht, in French, to the poet Marie-Louise Pérot.
    We join a typewritten poem entitled "Young girl, young flower" with this autograph signed by Géo Libbrecht at the foot of the last stanza: "I dedicate this poem with my homage to Marie-Louise Pérot".
    €80
  55. Oh! Famille! (simples bourgeoises, Ière, 2e, 3e séries). Monologues virginaux - Saynètes à corsages - tragi-comédie bouffe
    Paul VITEAU

    Oh! Famille! (simples bourgeoises, Ière, 2e, 3e séries). Monologues virginaux - Saynètes à corsages - tragi-comédie bouffe

    Jouaust, Librairie des Bibliophiles|Paris 1890|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First Edition printed 300 copies numbered by the author .
    Punctures and marginal tears on the boards, a trace of label glued to the head of the first board, some foxing, back insolated.
    Illustrated book, frontispiece, an etching portrait of the author by H. Voisin.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Paul Viteau: "Au maître Godey."
    €70
  59. Lidoire et la biscotte
    Georges COURTELINE, José ROY

    Lidoire et la biscotte

    Flammarion|Paris s. d. [1892]|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, only leading copies.
    Binding half morocco navy corners, back with four nerves set with gilded nets decorated with quadruple gilded boxes, framing gilt fillets on the marble paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, covers and back preserved, gilded head , signed binder of Maylander.
    Cover illustrated by José Roy.
    Beautiful copy perfectly established.
    Our copy is enriched by a handwritten letter dated 1917 from four pages of Georges Courteline in which he undertakes a detailed biography of his brother.
    €800
  62. Les imprudences de Peggy
    Meg VILLARS, WILLY

    Les imprudences de Peggy

    Sté d'éditions et de publications parisiennes|Paris s. d. [circa 1910]|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition of the French translation by Willy, of which there is no mention of great papers.
    Cover illustrated with a blood Garnier Salbreux.
    Binding half brown shagreen, discolored smooth back and adorned with gold cartridges, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers, golden head, ex-libris engraved by Walter Furst pasted on a contreplat.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Meg Villars, who was the mistress of Willy while he was married to Colette, Walter Furst enriched with an autograph dedication signed by Willy.
    Both shipments are written in English and made on the illustrated cover.
    Our copy is also embellished with a photographic postcard, pasted on a guard, representing the authors on which Willy has made a new autograph dedication dated and signed to Walter Furst: "... exiled to Brussels ... ", written in Brussels and also containing the handwritten signature of Meg Villars.
    Finally, three photographic postcards representing Willy alone for the first, then Willy and Polaire for the second and Willy and Claudine for the last were mounted on tabs between pages 156-157, 264-265 and 294-295.
    On each of the three photographic postcards, Willy cracked a signed autograph or a few words to Walter Furst.
    Unique copy nicely enriched with handwritten documents.
    €450
  65. Miroirs N°3
    COLLECTIF

    Miroirs N°3

    Miroirs|Marseille Eté 1976|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Contributions of Michel Lucarelli "Women of love", Luc Bérimont, Jean Bouhier, Jean Veyret ...
    Nice copy.
    Our copy is enriched by an autograph letter signed by Jean Bouhier to Gérard Mouizel, envelope attached, about a text that Gérard Mouizel intended to publish in the magazine and that Jean Bouhier advises him to amputate to finally appear in a future issue.
    We also attach a newsletter to the magazine and an open letter to a poetry lover typed in and addressed to Gérard Mouizel, envelope attached.
    €40
  69. Jadis et Naguère
    Paul VERLAINE

    Jadis et Naguère[Past Times and Bygone Days]

    Léon Vanier|Paris 1884|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié

    First edition, one of 500 copies, no grand papier (deluxe issue) copies.
    Half morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, marbled paper boards framed in gilt, mould made flyleaves and pastedowns, original wrapper covers preserved, binding signed by Thomas Boichot.
    Handsome copy signed and inscribed by Paul Verlaine to Émile Le Brun to whom Verlaine dedicated one of his poems (Dédicaces, sonnet XVI). 
    This copy includes manuscript corrections by Paul Verlaine himself and an exceptional manuscript poem on page 123.
    A nice copy, elegantly bound, containing the first printing of the famous Art poétique [Art Poetics], Verlaine's response to Boileau's Art Poétique.

    €8,000
  70. La bonne chanson
    Paul VERLAINE

    La bonne chanson

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1870|9.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    La Bonne Chanson
    Alphonse Lemerre | Paris 1870 | 9,5 x 16,5 cm | relié
    First edition printed in 570 copies.
    Morocco, spine slightly browned, covers and spine preserved, all edges gilt, elegant binding signed by Marius Michel.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Paul Verlaine to Emile Le Brun.
    Handwritten signature of the recipient to head of endpaper as ex-libris.
    A nice copy elegantly bound by a master binders of the 20th century.
    €6,800
  72. Ne tue ton père qu'à bon escient précédé d'Une lettre à André Suarès
    Gilbert LELY

    Ne tue ton père qu'à bon escient précédé d'Une lettre à André Suarès

    Ma centaine Jacques Bernard|Paris 1932|15.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the second work of Gilbert Lély, one of 200 numbered copies on laid Rives, only draw after 4 Japan.
    Some stings mainly affecting the guards.
    Signed autograph Gilbert Lely to Jacques Einstein, the autograph had to be initially written for another dedicatee, Gilbert Lély erased the first name and replaced it with the legible, the ink having flowed on some letters.
    €120
  74. Chansons cubaines et autres poèmes
    Nicolás GUILLÉN

    Chansons cubaines et autres poèmes

    Pierre Seghers|Paris 1955|12.50 x 19.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    Bilingual first edition on current paper.
    Binding of the publisher in full black cardboard, smooth back of brown canvas, complete copy of his illustrated jacket that has light tears without gravity.
    Signed autograph dedication of Nicolas Guillen, written in French, the magazine "Le Thyrse" enriched with an autograph signed by Claude Couffon, the translator, to this same magazine.


    €120
  75. Paysages peints en vers
    Alcanter de BRAHM, Albert FACON

    Paysages peints en vers

    Publicône|Paris 1927|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First Edition printed in 250 numbered copies on Baroque laid.
    Book decorated with illustrations by Albert Facon.
    Rare foxing, nice copy.
    Signed autograph of Alcanter de Brahm to Marie Facon and Pauline Le Carpentier, mother and sister of the illustrator of the book.
    Our copy is enriched with a business card of Albert Facon on which he has split an autograph dedication signed to his mother, his sister and his brother-in-law: "... this first book decorated and edited, with all the circumstantial tralala ... "


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    €60
  84. Complot
    Alain GUÉRIN

    Complot

    Editions Art Vulc|Bordeaux 1953|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 literate copies on BFK Rives, head print.
    Book decorated with illustrations of Mitelberg.
    Back and flat marginally insolated, nice interior state.
    beautiful autograph dedication dated and signed by Alain Guérin to Charles Dobzynski: "... my friend poet, his friend who was, this epitaph, this inner plot, this posthumous poem, this bound of pain, because he died the colored man the snake ate his heart, Alain and the other who sees ... "



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    €100
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