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Signed Books, Presentation Copies
  1. Aminadab
    Maurice BLANCHOT

    Aminadab

    Gallimard|Paris 1942|14 x 20.50 cm|broché

    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome and attractive autograph inscription from Maurice Blanchot to Gaston Gallimard : "... ce livre qui lui doit deux fois l'existence. / Quand je contemplai ceci, je soupirai et dis en moi-même : certainement l'homme est un balai. Swift […this book that owes him its existence doubly./ When I think about that, I sigh and say to myself: man truly is foolish.” Swift]"
    Repaired tear to head of spine (lightly sunned), paper yellowed at edges of some pages, as usual.

    €2,000
  2. Poèmes de la Genèse suivis du Chant de la vie
    Jean LEGER

    Poèmes de la Genèse suivis du Chant de la vie

    Edition du Bon plaisir|Toulouse 1923|19.50 x 29 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 446 numbered copies on Marais paper, ours one of 46 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies with 29 on Japan paper and 75 on Holland paper.
    Autograph inscription from the author to Doctor Paul Voivenel enriched with a signed autograph tribute from the illustrator.
    Work illustrated with 25 original woodcuts by Max Bugnicourt.Preface by J.H. Rosny.
    €80
  4. Auvergne
    André SIRAMY, Jean RAYMOND

    Auvergne

    S. n.|s. l. • [Clermont-Ferrand] 1976|27 x 36.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise
    First edition, one of 25 hors commerce copies on Canson paper reserved for the author and collaborators, deluxe copy.
    Work illustrated with 10 original drawings hors-texte by Jean Raymond.
    Signed autograph inscription by the illustrator expanded with the author's signature below the justification page.
    Fine copy.
    €100
  5. L'empire et la trappe
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    L'empire et la trappe

    Librairie du carrefour|Paris 1930|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the author's first book, with no mention of deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Audiberti to Anatole Jakovsky.
    Small marginal worming to the back cover, a small tear reglued at the foot of the spine, handsome interior condition.
    €180
  6. Aminadab
    Maurice BLANCHOT

    Aminadab

    Gallimard|Paris 1942|14 x 20.50 cm|relié
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Elegant half dark red morocco over marbled paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, spine in six compartments, gilt date to foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine (sunned) preserved, top edge gilt.
    Fine and handsome autograph inscription signed from Maurice Blanchot to his brother René and his wife Inge : Un bonze demanda un jour au bonze Sozan Daishi : Qu'est-ce quiest le plus précieux au monde ? / N'importe quoi, une charogne, latête d'un chat mort, répondit Sosan Daishi. / Pourquoi ? ? Parcequ'on ne peut l'évaluer. Zenso Mondo. / Pour René et Inge en toute affection. Maurice. [A bonze asked bonze Sozan...
    €2,800
  7. La patrie. Les devoirs envers elle
    F. HOSATTE

    La patrie. Les devoirs envers elle

    Imprimerie Nouvelle|Belfort 1907|13.50 x 21.50 cm|agrafé
    First edition published in a small number of copies.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by F. Hosatte to Adolphe Neugewirtz at the head of the front cover: "... en souvenir de l'obtention de son certificat d'études le 23 Juin 1910." ["in memory of obtaining his certificate of studies on June 23, 1910."]
    Covers marginally spotted and slightly discolored, handsome interior condition. Rare pamphlet.
    €70
  8. Faux pas
    Maurice BLANCHOT

    Faux pas

    Gallimard|Paris 1943|14 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Half red morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, date gilt at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved (a very pale stain on the first cover), top edge gilt, elegant binding signed by P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
    Precious and moving autograph inscription signed by Maurice Blanchot to his mother and sister: "Pour sa chère maman et sa vieille Marg avec l'amitié sans Faux Pas de Maurice." ["For his dear mama and his old Marg with friendship without False Steps from Maurice."]
    Marguerite Blanchot, renowned organist at Chalon cathedral, remained all her life in the...
    €3,000
  9. L'empire et la trappe
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    L'empire et la trappe

    Librairie du carrefour|Paris 1930|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the author's first book, with no mention of large paper copies.
    Autograph inscription from Jacques Audiberti to Roland Dorgelès.
    A very good copy.
    €200
  10. La philosophie de Georges Courteline - La conversion d'Alceste - Poèmes
    Georges COURTELINE

    La philosophie de Georges Courteline - La conversion d'Alceste - Poèmes

    Nouvelle librairie de France|Paris 1949|18.50 x 29.50 cm|broché
    Edition illustrated with hors-texte pochoir illustrations by Lucien Boucher, one of the copies on alfa paper.
    Autograph inscriptions signed by Madame Georges Courteline and Michel Simon to the actor Noël-Noël: "... en souvenir d'un partenaire fugace avec toute mon amitié" ["in memory of a fleeting partner with all my friendship"].
    Preface by Edouard Herriot. Minor worming at beginning and end of volume.
    €100
  11. Les écrivains de combat
    André BILLY

    Les écrivains de combat

    Les oeuvres représentatives|Paris 1931|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the rare numbered copies on alfa paper, print run not specified.
    Autograph inscription signed by André Billy to Louise Laporte.
    Some minor foxing of no consequence, handsome copy.
    €70
  12. Aspects marocains
    Christian VIELJEUX

    Aspects marocains

    Editions F. Pijollet|La Rochelle 1957|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Signed and dated autograph inscription from the author to Pascal François.
    Covers slightly soiled, dampstain to foot of rear cover, handsome interior condition.
    €45
  13. Respect au balayeur
    Denys-Paul BOULOC

    Respect au balayeur

    Editions Subervie|Rodez 1968|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 10 on pur fil.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Denys-Paul Bouloc to Raymond Fournier.
    Fine and rare copy.
    €60
  14. Discours prononcé à l'Académie française par M. le vicomte Henri de Bornier pour la réception de M. Emile Zola et recueilli par André Thérive
    (Émile ZOLA) André THÉRIVE

    Discours prononcé à l'Académie française par M. le vicomte Henri de Bornier pour la réception de M. Emile Zola et recueilli par André Thérive

    Editions du Trianon|Paris 1932|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 800 numbered copies on Auvergne paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by André Thérive to Emile Mireaux "... qui a gardé sûrement le goût des canulars" ["... who surely retained his taste for hoaxes"].
    Spine and first cover uniformly faded as usual, second cover marginally faded, handsome interior condition.
    €50
  15. Cité de Carcassonne. L'âme des pierres
    Jules RIVALS

    Cité de Carcassonne. L'âme des pierres

    Chez l'auteur|s. l. • [Carcassonne] s. d. [1920]|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition printed on laid paper.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by the author to Madeleine Roch.
    Work illustrated with 13 plates by Léo Bringuier.
    Handsome copy complete with its fold-out at the end.
    €45
  16. François Vernay
    Henri BÉRAUD

    François Vernay

    L'art libre|Lyon 1909|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 400 copies on laid paper, the only issue with 5 handmade paper.
    Rare autograph inscription signed to Gustave Rahir.
    Work illustrated by Jacques Martin.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally faded without consequence.
    Rare.
    €350
  17. Julien Benda ou le point de vue de Sirius
    Constant BOURQUIN

    Julien Benda ou le point de vue de Sirius

    Editions du siècle|Paris 1925|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 23 hors commerce copies lettered on pur fil and reserved for the author, ours specially printed for Jean de Gourmont.
    Fine full-page autograph inscription signed by Constant Bourquin to Jean de Gourmont: "... je vous adresse ce volume publié sous votre égide, comme au meilleur et au plus sûrs des amis, comme à l'être le plus essentiellement et le plus naturellement intelligent, et en témoignage d'une sympathie et d'une admiration qui seront toujours vivaces dans mon coeur et dans mon esprit en même temps que ma reconnaissance." ["... I send you this volume published under your aegis, as to the best and surest of friends, as to the most essentially and...
    €100
  18. A contre-voix
    Pierre LOUBIÈRE

    A contre-voix

    Chez l'auteur|Paris 1953|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome signed autograph inscription from the author to Raymond Fournier: "... en souvenir des Rameaux 53..." ["... in memory of Palm Sunday 53..."]
    Work illustrated with 3 drawings by Jean Ferrieu.
    Tiny marginal worming on boards, complete with publisher's slip.
    €20
  19. Les trois âges
    Silva CARVALHO

    Les trois âges

    Chez l'auteur • La pensée universelle|Paris 1973|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Our copy is enriched with a one-page autograph letter signed by the author to Maurice Blanchot who is not explicitly named.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  20. Qui sont les contemporains
    Jean RISTAT

    Qui sont les contemporains

    Gallimard|Paris 1975|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Ristat to Maurice Blanchot.
    Minimal worming without consequence to covers and spine.
    €60
  21. Chili ou la tentative révolution/légalité
    Olivier DUHAMEL

    Chili ou la tentative révolution/légalité

    Gallimard|Paris 1974|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Olivier Duhamel to Maurice Blanchot.
    Minimal interior worming, two small angular creases at head and foot of back cover.
    €50
  22. Le fil(s) perdu suivi de Le lit de Nicolas Boileau et de Jules Verne
    Jean RISTAT

    Le fil(s) perdu suivi de Le lit de Nicolas Boileau et de Jules Verne

    Gallimard|Paris 1974|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Ristat to Maurice Blanchot. Postface by Louis Aragon.
    Very light occasional worming on the covers.
    €60
  23. Aminadab
    Maurice BLANCHOT

    Aminadab

    Gallimard|Paris 1942|14.50 x 21 cm|broché

    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy. A handsome and moving autograph inscription from Maurice Blanchot to his brother, sister-in-law and nephews: "Qui m'a tué ma mort, c'est là ce que je demande. H. von Kleist ["Who killed my death, that is what I ask here. H. von Kleist”].
    Covers and spine lightly sunned at edges (but not seriously). 

    €1,700
  24. Les intellectuels en question - In Le journal des débats N°29
    Maurice BLANCHOT

    Les intellectuels en question - In Le journal des débats N°29

    Le journal des débats|Paris Mars 1984|18.50 x 26.50 cm|agrafé
    The first edition, published in a small number of copies, of which there were no deluxe copies, of this offprint from Pierre Nora's review, Le Débat.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Maurice Blanchot to his sister "... for you, this little reading and to help you regain courage".
    Marguerite Blanchot, renowned organist at Chalon cathedral, remained all her life in the family home, with her mother and aunt. "She would gradually become, for the family, like the memory of origins." Very close to Maurice, she corresponded regularly with the writer who showed her great gratitude for her devotion to their invalid mother. While Blanchot's intense affection for...
    €1,500
  25. Isabella Morra
    André PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES

    Isabella Morra

    Gallimard|Paris 1973|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Minor spotting to covers, without consequence.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from André Pieyre de Mandiargues to Maurice Blanchot.
    €200
  26. Glissements progressifs du plaisir
    Alain ROBBE-GRILLET

    Glissements progressifs du plaisir

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1974|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Alain Robbe-Grillet to Maurice Blanchot.
    Two small spots to the centre of the spine and first cover, a marginal fold to head of lower cover.
    €450
  27. E J
    Dominique FOURCADE, Didier CAHEN

    E J

    Jean-Luc Poivret|Paris 1991|19.50 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscriptions from three of the authors to Maurice Blanchot.
    Small marginal stains to covers.
    €200
  28. L'état de grâce
    Louis ÉMIÉ, Léopold SURVAGE

    L'état de grâce

    Editions du Rond-Point|Paris 1946|19 x 23.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 50 hors commerce copies numbered on Marais vellum, the only issue with 725 other Marais vellum copies.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Louis Emié to Maurice Blanchot.
    Work illustrated with drawings by Léopold Survage.
    Pleasant copy.
    €400
  29. Par la plus haute porte
    Roger CHATEAUNEU

    Par la plus haute porte

    Gallimard|Paris 1973|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, one of the service de presse (advance) copies.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Roger Chateauneu to Maurice Blanchot.
    Slight worming of no consequence.
    €60
  30. Saisons qui portez tout
    Maurice BOURG

    Saisons qui portez tout

    Editions Saint-Germain-des-Prés|Paris 1974|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Maurice Bourg to Maurice Blanchot. Our copy is enhanced with an autograph letter signed by the author also addressed to Maurice Blanchot.
    Minor worming to boards.
    €50
  31. Le retour du printemps
    Gérard LEGRAND

    Le retour du printemps

    Le Soleil Noir|Paris 1974|13 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Gérard Legrand to Maurice Blanchot.
    Cover illustrated by Hervé Télémaque. Minor spotting without gravity on the covers.
    €120
  32. Deutsches requiem
    Pierre BOURGEADE

    Deutsches requiem

    Gallimard|Paris 1973|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Pierre Bourgeade to Maurice Blanchot.
    A small stain and a scratch on the first cover.
    €100
  33. Le jeune homme immobile
    Claude DELMAS

    Le jeune homme immobile

    Flammarion|Paris 1972|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Claude Delmas to Maurice Blanchot.
    €60
  34. Trois fois huit
    Dominique GRANDMONT

    Trois fois huit

    Solin|Paris 1990|11.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Dominique Grandmont to Maurice Blanchot.
    A pale marginal dampstain at the foot of the pages in the second half of the work.
    €50
  35. 1914-1916
    Henri de RÉGNIER

    1914-1916

    Mercure de France|Paris 1918|10 x 15 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Henri de Régnier to Tristan Bernard.
    €150
  36. Les scrupules de Sganarelle
    Henri de RÉGNIER

    Les scrupules de Sganarelle

    Mercure de France|Paris 1908|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Bradel binding in half dark green morocco, smooth spine faded and decorated with two gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Henri de Régnier to Tristan Bernard.
    €300
  37. Les scrupules de Sganarelle
    Henri de RÉGNIER

    Les scrupules de Sganarelle

    Mercure de France|Paris 1908|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Half burgundy morocco binding, spine with five raised bands with very light scratches of no consequence, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Henri de Régnier to Jean Richepin.
    €300
  38. Les symboles
    Maurice BOUCHOR

    Les symboles

    Charpentier & Cie|Paris 1888|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Maurice Bouchor to José Maria de Heredia.
    A little light spotting principally to covers.
    €200
  39. Instincts
    Francis CARCO

    Instincts

    Union française d'éditions|Paris 1911|11 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition published in a small number of copies, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half hazelnut shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt cartouche and friezes, some traces of rubbing to spine and edges, original wrappers preserved, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to Joseph Périer.
    Very rare copy of the author's first work.
    €380
  40. S/Z
    Roland BARTHES

    S/Z

    Seuil|Paris 1970|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Roland Barthes to journalist and historian Antoine Casanova.
    Spine lightly sunned, light dampstain to top edge, pale stain to head of front cover.
    €450
  41. Les pieds dans le plat
    René CREVEL

    Les pieds dans le plat

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by René Crevel to the Swedish writer and diplomat Kjelle R.S. Stromberg.
    Two discreet marginal restorations at head and foot of one joint.
    €450
  42. Les bas-fonds de la société
    Henry MONNIER

    Les bas-fonds de la société

    Jules Claye|Paris 1862|16 x 25 cm|relié
    First Edition printed 200 copies numbered on white vellum.
    Publisher's binding in full ivory cardboard vellum, back with four nerves set with black threads, framing of double black nets on the boards.
    Rare autograph dedication signed by Henry Monnier to a friend.
    Beautiful copy established in its binding of the publisher.
    €800
  43. La vie littéraire, quatrième série - Exemplaire de Marcel Schwob
    Anatole FRANCE

    La vie littéraire, quatrième série - Exemplaire de Marcel Schwob

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1892|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in full brown cloth, smooth spine very lightly browned decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillets and gilt date at foot, black shagreen title-label, original wrappers preserved with small marginal restorations, one upper corner slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    The final endpaper is marginally creased.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Anatole France to his friend Marcel Schwob.
    €600
  44. Les humoristes
    Francis CARCO

    Les humoristes

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1921|13 x 20 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in half boards with vellum-style corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt friezes at head and foot, black shagreen title-label with slight scratches, spine and boards partially soiled, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Signed autograph inscription from Francis Carco to Charles Genty.
    Work illustrated with drawings hors-texte by H. de Toulouse-Lautrec, H. Daumier, Gavarni, Capiello, A. Willette...
    €100
  45. Ignace de Loyola et la Compagnie de Jésus - Exemplaire de Victor Hugo
    Eugène SPULLER

    Ignace de Loyola et la Compagnie de Jésus - Exemplaire de Victor Hugo

    Georges Decaux|Paris s. d. [1876]|12.50 x 20 cm|relié
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in half sand-colored cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, black sheep title-label with some scratches, small spots on spine, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved (tiny lack at foot of first cover, lacks at foot of second cover).
    Rare and precious signed autograph inscription to Victor Hugo "... with the affectionate respects of the author..."
    Eugène Spuller, close friend and collaborator of Léon Gambetta, owed his political rise to Victor Hugo when Hugo chose him "to be his substitute in the senatorial elections of the Seine"...
    €1,000
  47. Le sang des dieux
    Jean LORRAIN

    Le sang des dieux

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1882|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on laid paper, ours unnumbered, the only issue with 25 Holland copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Lorrain.
    Furthermore, our copy contains autograph manuscript corrections by Jean Lorrain on pages 26, 37, 39, 101 and 134. Work illustrated with a frontispiece drawing after Gustave Moreau.
    Foxing to endpapers, light foxing to covers, two ink stains on second cover.
    €600
  48. Le diable au corps
    Raymond RADIGUET

    Le diable au corps

    Grasset|Paris 1923|12 x 19 cm|broché sous étui
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy
    Rare autograph inscription from Raymond Radiguet to Prince Serge Wolkonsky
    Two repairs to head and foot of spine, covers and spine marginally sunned, paper yellowed, tiny marginal lacks to first endpaper
    This copy, which retains its advertising notice pasted onto an endpaper, is presented in a chemise and slipcase by Devauchelle: olive morocco spine, aniseed-colored paper boards, lined with olive felt
    Prince Serge Wolkonsky was the director of the Bolshoi theater and a friend of his compatriot, Diaghilev.
    €3,500
  49. Le retour éternel
    Édouard DUJARDIN

    Le retour éternel

    Editions Moly-Sabata|Sablons 1934|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 445 copies on alfa paper, ours one of 60 reserved for press service, the only deluxe copies with 15 on pure thread.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Edouard Dujardin to Léon-Paul Fargue "... who still remembers the 'Fin d'Antonia'! With all my heart."
    A small tear reglued at the head of one joint.
    €200
  50. Lettre ouverte aux hétérosexuels
    Pierre DÉMERON

    Lettre ouverte aux hétérosexuels

    Albin Michel|Paris 1969|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from the author to Matthieu Galey.
    Boards lightly soiled at margins without gravity.
    €20
  51. L'espace littéraire
    Maurice BLANCHOT

    L'espace littéraire

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
    New pocket edition, an advance copy.
    Moving and precious signed autograph inscription from Maurice Blanchot to his sister Marguerite: "Pour ma très chère soeur, Marguerite, ce livre, prémisses peut-être de "la fin du livre" avec les tendres excuses de MB." ["For my very dear sister, Marguerite, this book, perhaps the premises of "the end of the book" with tender apologies from MB."]
    Marguerite Blanchot, a renowned organist at Chalon cathedral, remained all her life in the family home, with her mother and aunt. "She would gradually become, for the family, like the memory of origins." Very close to Maurice, she corresponded regularly with the writer who showed her...
    €700
  52. De Kafka à Kafka
    Maurice BLANCHOT (Franz KAFKA)

    De Kafka à Kafka[From Kafka to Kafka]

    Gallimard|Paris 1981|11 x 18 cm|broché
    The first edition published only in paperback format, of which there were no deluxe copies, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
    Moving and precious signed autograph inscription from Maurice Blanchot to his sister Marguerite on a card mounted on the first endpaper: "Chère Marg, ce livre qui n'est pas un livre mais qui te dit en ces jours si sombres, ma fidèle, ma profonde affection. Maurice." ["Dear Marg, this book which is not a book but which tells you in these dark days, my faithful one, my deep affection. Maurice."]
    Envelope bearing Marguerite Blanchot's address written by her brother Maurice mounted on the half-title page. Marguerite Blanchot...
    €1,200
  53. Les coeurs sensibles
    Roger VRIGNY

    Les coeurs sensibles

    Gallimard|Paris 1990|15.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    The collected edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription by the author.
    Worming to boards, complete with publisher's wraparound band.
    €20
  54. Le scorpion
    Albert MEMMI

    Le scorpion

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from the author to Matthieu Galey.
    Foxing to spine, covers and edges
    €20
  55. Marie des solitudes
    François RAYNAL

    Marie des solitudes

    Editions Tallandier|Paris 1958|14 x 22 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    New edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from François Raynal to Maurice Blanchot.
    Publisher's Bradel binding in full cream cloth, smooth spine, lacking dust jacket.
    €50
  56. Dans l'oratoire
    Jean LORRAIN

    Dans l'oratoire

    C. Dalou|Paris 1888|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in half chocolate cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, dark green shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, bookplate pasted on endpaper leaving a shadow opposite, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Lorrain to his friend Fernand Le Grand, a prominent figure of Fécamp society, on the half-title page which bears a printed bibliophile stamp and some foxing.
    Provenance: from the library of Fernand Le Grand with his bookplate.
    Rare.
    €700
  57. Hazareesingh at 80
    Kissoonsingh HAZAREESINGH, COLLECTIF

    Hazareesingh at 80

    Mauritius stationery manufacturers limited|s. l. s. d. [circa 1980]|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First collected and bilingual edition.
    Signed autograph inscription from K. Hazareesingh to Marcel Haedrich. Our copy is enhanced with a one-page autograph letter from the author to the same recipient on letterhead of the "Ministry of social security, national solidarity and reform institutions Astor courts" at Port-Louis.
    Iconography.
    Contributions by M. Druon, R. Ramdoyal, R. Tagore, T.S. Eliot...
    Minor tears without consequence at head and foot of slightly faded spine, handsome interior condition.
    €150
  58. Rencontres
    Christian DAUTCOURT

    Rencontres

    S. n.|s. l. 1951|14.50 x 19.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition printed in 200 numbered copies, ours bearing No. 1, the only printing.
    Autograph inscription signed by Christian Dautcourt on the first endpaper which shows slight light stains at the foot.
    Last endpaper partially shaded due to a small press cutting about the work.
    €80
  59. L'année de l'amour
    Simone RAPIN

    L'année de l'amour

    Editions Pierre Boillat Bienne|Bienne [Biel/Bienne] 1957|10.50 x 7.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by the author to Maurice Blanchot.
    The inscription has been damaged by a clear dampstain which also affects the front cover.
    €30
  60. Notre pain quotidien
    Pierre HAMP

    Notre pain quotidien

    Gallimard|Paris 1937|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Definitive edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Pierre Hamp to Maurice Blanchot: "... Bon appétit".
    Complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
    A small marginal tear to the middle of the spine, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €60
  61. Gengis-Khan
    Vassili YAN

    Gengis-Khan

    Editions du Pavois|Paris 1946|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from the translator to Maurice Blanchot.
    A slight angular lack at the foot of the second cover, spine with a clear dampstain at foot.
    €60
  62. Jean-Paul
    Marcel GUERSANT

    Jean-Paul

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1953|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Marcel Guersant to Maurice Blanchot: "... critique éminent devant lequel l'auteur ne se présente qu'avec crainte et tremblement. / J'ose offrir ce livre, où - dans un silence profond - la grâce se fraye la voie d'une âme" ["... eminent critic before whom the author presents himself only with fear and trembling. / I dare offer this book, where - in profound silence - grace carves the path of a soul"]
    Worming to spine and covers, complete with publisher's slip.
    €250
  63. Les voies souterraines
    Luce AMY

    Les voies souterraines

    Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Luce Amy to Maurice Blanchot.
    Marginal worming to head and front cover, one joint slightly cracked at foot.
    €50
  64. Ceux de la bonne auberge
    Guillaume WODLI

    Ceux de la bonne auberge

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Guillaume Wodli to Maurice Blanchot.
    Minor marginal tears to spine and covers, light scratches of no consequence at foot of second cover.
    €50
  65. L'espace du dedans
    Henri MICHAUX

    L'espace du dedans

    Gallimard|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First collected edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Elegant half green morocco over marbled paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, spine in six compartments, gilt date at foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine (sunned) preserved, top edge gilt.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Henri Michaux to Maurice Blanchot.
    A very good copy in a perfectly suited binding.
    €1,500
  66. Si peu que rien
    Denis MARION

    Si peu que rien

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Denis Marion to Maurice Blanchot: "... ce faux-pas romantique".
    Two small stains on the front cover.
    €60
  67. Mille et un jours. Aventures de la belle Doudjda
    Lucienne FAVRE

    Mille et un jours. Aventures de la belle Doudjda

    Denoël|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Lucienne Favre to Maurice Blanchot.
    €80
  68. La révolution des saints, 1520-1536
    Gabriel d' AUBARÈDE

    La révolution des saints, 1520-1536

    Gallimard|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Gabriel d'Aubarède to Maurice Blanchot.
    Two tears to the spine which also has a lack at foot.
    €60
  69. Poulido
    Raymond LACAZE

    Poulido

    Editions Subervie|Rodez 1959|14 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Raymond Lacaze to Maurice Blanchot.
    Complete with its publisher's wraparound band.
    €60
  70. Les enfants de la colère
    Edmond BUCHET

    Les enfants de la colère

    Corrêa|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the advance copies.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Edmond Buchet to Maurice Blanchot.
    Small tears with minimal lacks to the first cover, joints cracked at head and foot.
    €60
  71. Rubens
    Jean MAUCLÈRE

    Rubens

    Editions Colbert|Paris 1943|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Mauclère to Maurice Blanchot.
    Joints slightly cracked at head and foot.
    €80
  72. Le chemin de la mosquée
    (to Maurice BLANCHOT) Paul LEVY

    Le chemin de la mosquée

    Grasset|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, false statement of third edition, Service de Presse stamp.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from the author to his friend Maurice Blanchot: "... à qui je ne veux rien dire de ce livre si plein de douleur, mais qui, j'en suis sûr, comprendra" ["... to whom I want to say nothing about this book so full of sorrow, but who, I am sure, will understand"].
    From 1933, Blanchot was the principal editor of the newspapers founded by Paul Lévy, "Le Rempart" and "aux Ecoutes", with clearly patriotic, anti-democratic, anti-parliamentary, anti-capitalist orientations while simultaneously focused on denouncing Hitlerism and anti-Jewish persecutions. The...
    €800
  74. La banlieue
    Jacques STERNBERG

    La banlieue

    Julliard|Paris 1961|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Jacques Sternberg to Maurice Blanchot.
    Complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
    €150
  75. La citadelle de l'esprit. L'esprit, le sexe et l'infini
    Rai de ROTH

    La citadelle de l'esprit. L'esprit, le sexe et l'infini

    Le courrier du livre|Paris 1965|14 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Rai de Roth to Maurice Blanchot.
    Iconography.
    One stain at foot of front board, otherwise handsome copy.
    €60
  76. Le regard de l'égyptienne
    Robert ANDRÉ

    Le regard de l'égyptienne

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|12 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Robert André to Maurice Blanchot.
    Complete with publisher's (advertising) slip. Worming to front board.
    €50
  77. L'étrange nuit d'un garçon rangé
    Jean CHATENET

    L'étrange nuit d'un garçon rangé

    Seuil|Paris 1958|13 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Jean Chatenet to Maurice Blanchot.
    €60
  78. Le pont des Saint-Pères
    André BILLY

    Le pont des Saint-Pères

    Fayard|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome autograph inscription from André Billy to Maurice Blanchot.
    €80
  79. Le siècle de Victoria
    Jacques CHASTENET

    Le siècle de Victoria

    Fayard|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jacques Chastenet to (Maurice) Blanchot.
    Minor worming of no consequence to spine and boards.
    €60
  80. Charles Baudelaire
    Luc DECAUNES

    Charles Baudelaire

    Seghers|Paris 1952|13 x 16 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Precious full-page signed autograph inscription from the author to Maurice Blanchot: "... qui approfondit chaque jour davantage les mystérieux rapports de la vie et du langage..." ["... who deepens each day the mysterious relationships between life and language..."]
    Iconography.
    Small tear to head of front cover.
    €80
  81. Les malles
    Jean HUSSON

    Les malles

    Seuil|Paris 1958|13 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Jean Husson to Maurice Blanchot.
    €60
  82. Les aventures de Harry Richmond
    George MEREDITH

    Les aventures de Harry Richmond

    Gallimard|Paris 1948|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by George Meredith to Maurice Blanchot.
    Two tears at head and foot of spine, marginal worming to first cover, one angular stain to front endpaper.
    €60
  83. Bonjour monsieur Zola
    Armand LANOUX

    Bonjour monsieur Zola

    Amiot-Dumont|Paris 1954|16 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Small marginal tears without loss to first cover.
    Handsome copy complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Armand Lanoux to Maurice Blanchot.
    €100
  84. Vérités sur les jeunes filles
    Madeleine CHAPSAL

    Vérités sur les jeunes filles

    Grasset|Paris 1960|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Madeleine Chapsal to Maurice Blanchot.
    A small tear at head of first cover, otherwise handsome copy.
    €80
  85. Le dernier visage de Flaubert
    Claude DIGEON

    Le dernier visage de Flaubert

    Aubier Montaigne|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Claude Digeon to Maurice Blanchot.
    €60
  86. Promenoir de Paris
    Patrick WALDBERG

    Promenoir de Paris

    Mercure de France|Paris 1960|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Patrick Waldberg to Maurice Blanchot.
    Three small stains at head of first cover.
    €100
  87. Le Questionnaire - Exemplaire de Maurice Blanchot
    Ernst von SALOMON (inscribed to Maurice BLANCHOT)

    Le Questionnaire - Exemplaire de Maurice Blanchot

    Gallimard|Paris 1953|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome and rare autograph inscription from Ernst von Salomon to Maurice Blanchot.
    Plats slightly soiled, otherwise a good copy.
    €800
  88. Au jour le jour
    Robert KEMP

    Au jour le jour

    Albin Michel|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Robert Kemp to Maurice Blanchot.
    First cover as well as pages of first gathering creased at head, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €60
  89. Sonia, les autres et moi
    Pierre DANINOS

    Sonia, les autres et moi

    Plon|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Pierre Daninos to Maurice Blanchot.
    €60
  90. Peaux de couleuvre
    René ÉTIEMBLE

    Peaux de couleuvre

    Gallimard|Paris 1948|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Etiemble to Maurice Blanchot: "... en vive estime (et jalousie)" ["with deep esteem (and jealousy)"].
    A small tear at head of first cover, slight foxing to spine.
    €100
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