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Signed Books, Presentation Copies
  1. Cléopâtre
    André-Ferdinand HEROLD

    Cléopâtre

    S. n.|s. l. [1921]|87pp. in-4|en feuillets
    Autograph manuscript of 87 pages written in black ink and foliated on the recto. Numerous crossings-out and autograph corrections by the author.
    Partial manuscript of this five-act drama in verse after Plutarch and Shakespeare, first performed at the Comédie française on 22 May 1921.
    Accompanied by 4 tableaux in professional copy with corrections and important autograph additions.
    €250
  2. Les Uns et les autres
    André-Ferdinand HEROLD

    Les Uns et les autres

    S. n.|s. l. 1896-1925|in-4|en feuillets
    Autograph manuscript. Autograph wrapper showing two deletions.
    A collection of 8 ballads, epistles or sonnets, 1896-1907. A collection of 10 poems, 1915-1917. Draft for the Tales of Herodotus, Mauves-sur-Loire, April 9, 1925.
    €200
  3. Dans la nuit, 1911
    André-Ferdinand HEROLD

    Dans la nuit, 1911

    S. n.|s. l. 1911|44pp. in-4|en feuillets
    Complete autograph manuscript of 44 pages written in black ink and foliated on the recto. Autograph wrapper bearing the title and several dates: Paris - Monday May 24, 1911, Paris - Thursday November 9, 1911 and Revision, Lapras - Tuesday August 20, 1911. Some autograph corrections by the author in pencil and blue pencil.
    Complete manuscript of a three-act play which appears to have remained unpublished.
    €350
  4. La Chimère, 1911-1914
    André-Ferdinand HEROLD

    La Chimère, 1911-1914

    S. n.|s. l. 1911-1914|50pp. in-4|en feuillets
    Complete autograph manuscript of 50 pages written in black ink and foliated on the recto. Fragment of autograph wrapper bearing the crossed-out title and two dates: Paris - Thursday March 9, 1911 and Paris - Saturday April 25, 1914. Some deletions and corrections.
    This is an unpublished tragedy in verse.
    €400
  5. Portraits et paysages Manuscrit complet
    Francis NORGELET

    Portraits et paysages Manuscrit complet

    S. n.|s. l. 1918|23.50 x 32 cm|agrafé
    Autograph manuscript, 24 pages, final and complete version written by the author in a 48-page notebook which he offered to one of his friends.
    Autograph inscription dated January 29, 1919 and signed by the author on the front cover as a gift to this friend. This collection was previously published by Rieder & Cie in 1918.
    Included are press clippings as well as 4 autograph letters signed by the author and addressed to the same recipient, 2 of which were written while the dedicatee was in the trenches.
    Handsome ensemble.
    €450
  6. Antigone, 1929
    André-Ferdinand HEROLD

    Antigone, 1929

    S. n.|Paris • - Lapras 1929|(2) 49pp. in-4|en feuilles
    Complete autograph manuscript of 49 pages written and foliated in black ink on the recto.
    Some autograph corrections by the author. Autograph cover bearing the title and dates: Paris - 4 July 1929 and Lapras - 22 August 1929.
    Unpublished adaptation of Sophocles' tragedy, in three acts and in verse.
    €350
  7. Oreste d'Euripide, 1935-1937.
    André-Ferdinand HEROLD

    Oreste d'Euripide, 1935-1937.

    S. n.|Paris 1935-1937|(2) 67pp. in-4|en feuilles
    Complete unpublished autograph manuscript of 67 pages written and foliated in black ink on the recto. Autograph cover bearing the title and dates: Paris - 25 October 1935 and Paris - 21 April 1937. Stage directions in red ink and some autograph corrections by the author.
    Unpublished prose adaptation of Euripides' Greek tragedy.
    Accompanied by a small folder of autograph notes and drafts in pencil, the Histoire d'Oreste, dated Lapras - 22 July 1922.
    €500
  8. Les Sept contre Thèbes
    André-Ferdinand HEROLD

    Les Sept contre Thèbes

    S. n.|Paris 1932|(5) 67pp. in-4|en feuilles
    Complete autograph manuscript of 28 pages written in black ink and foliated on the recto. Autograph chemise bearing the title, dates and place: Paris - 22 April 1932 and Paris - 28 May 1932.
    Translation of Aeschylus in prose, a first version of which had been published in Mercure de France in 1909.
    €350
  9. Fond de cantine
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Fond de cantine

    Nrf|Paris 1920|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of fourth edition used for advance copies (NRF stamp at head of second board).
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to Romain Coolus on the front endpaper: "... ce petit livre qui a traîné un peu chez les imprimeurs / avec toute ma franche gratitude pour les encouragements prodigués par un bon aîné" ["... this little book which lingered a bit at the printers / with all my sincere gratitude for the encouragement given by a good elder"].
    Spine and boards lightly sunned without concern, clear traces of adhesive tape removal at heads and feet of endpapers and on verso of boards.
    €580
  10. La femme de qui?
    Henry CHAMPLY

    La femme de qui?

    EPOC|Paris 1943|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 copies numbered by the author, the only deluxe copies.
    Work illustrated with an original woodcut by Jean Lebédeff as frontispiece.
    Three tears with small lacks on the joints, a snag and a tear at foot of the second board, traces of scratches on the boards, gift inscription on the title page.
    €60
  11. L'endiablée
    José GERMAIN

    L'endiablée

    Gabriel Enault|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Full page autograph inscription from the author.
    €30
  12. Les mufles s'amusent
    Maurice HAMEL

    Les mufles s'amusent

    Publications Georges Muchery|Paris 1923|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Autograph inscription from the author to head of upper cover.
    Spots to covers.
    €40
  13. Modernités - Exemplaire d'Alphonse Daudet
    Jean LORRAIN (inscribed to Alphonse DAUDET)

    Modernités - Exemplaire d'Alphonse Daudet

    Giraud et Cie|Paris 1885|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition bearing a fictitious mention of a second edition.
    Bradel binding in half spinach-green percaline, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral tool, double fillet and date at foot, red morocco title-piece, wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed by Paul Vié.
    Precious and handsome autograph presentation signed by Jean Lorrain to Alphonse Daudet: "...qui ne les lira pas au grand regret de l'auteur ces quelques mauvais vers à intentions modernes, hommage inutile et désespéré..."
    Stamp of the Daudet library on the first endpaper.
    A very fine copy, handsomely preserved in a discreet binding by Paul Vié.
    €1,800
  14. L'activité réfléchie
    A. de FLEURIAU

    L'activité réfléchie

    Grasset|Paris 1911|12.50 x 19 cm|relié sous étui
    First edition, one of 21 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies along with 3 on Japan paper.
    Full burgundy morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, gilt initials and date at foot, gilt roulettes on headcaps, gilt fillets on leading edges, frame of a burgundy morocco fillet decorated with sextuple gilt fillets on endpapers, pink paper endpapers and pastedowns, wrappers preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges, bookplate pasted to verso of front board, contemporary English binding signed by Morrell.
    Signed autograph inscription from A. de Fleuriau.
    Handsome copy perfectly executed in a charming contemporary English binding.
    €150
  15. Contre l'art de duper, rien sans amour
    Walter Edo STUBBS

    Contre l'art de duper, rien sans amour

    West. Paris|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First French edition.
    Rare signed autograph inscription by Walter Edo Stubbs.
    Covers slightly and marginally shaded without any gravity, two small light stains at head and foot of the second cover.
    €70
  16. L'homme à la mesure de son temps
    André KARQUEL

    L'homme à la mesure de son temps

    Editions Sésame|s. l. 1955|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pure thread paper, deluxe copy.
    Signed autograph inscription by André Karquel.
    Work illustrated with a drawing by the author facing the justification page.
    Spine slightly sunned without gravity, handsome copy.
    €60
  17. Poséidonis
    Catherine-Jean CORDEAU

    Poséidonis

    Jouve|Paris 1957|14 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on fine paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from C.J. Cordeau.
    Joints slightly cracked then reglued at head and foot.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €50
  18. Les frères rouges
    LO DUCA

    Les frères rouges

    Fasquelle|Paris 1954|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure laid paper, deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from the author.
    Like all copies from the deluxe issue, our copy is complete with Benn's original drypoint frontispiece.
    The plastic film covering the covers showing some tears with losses, a marginal crease mark at the foot of the front cover, handsome interior condition.
    €30
  19. Dans la tourmente, pièce en 4 actes
    Charles CLUNY

    Dans la tourmente, pièce en 4 actes

    Editions P. & G. Soubiron|Alger [Algiers] 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Signed autograph inscription from Charles Cluny.
    Spine sunned, minor marginal tears without gravity on the front cover, light worming on the covers.
    Rare.
    €50
  20. Europe, humaine aventure
    André KARQUEL

    Europe, humaine aventure

    Editions Pierre Clairac|s. l. 1954|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Signed autograph inscription from the author.
    Spine lightly sunned without gravity, two small marginal stains on the back cover.
    €30
  21. Le crime des riches
    Jean LORRAIN

    Le crime des riches

    Pierre Douville|Paris 1905|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half black shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with a gilt fleuron, gilt initials at foot, gilt fillet frame on snakeskin-pattern paper boards, snakeskin-pattern paper endpapers and pastedowns, bookplate pasted on endpaper, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Lorrain to Paul Padovani: "Le crime des riches qu'il côtoie tous les jours..." ["The crime of the wealthy whom he rubs shoulders with every day..."]
    Some passages of the text underlined in blue pencil.
    Handsome copy.
    €500
  22. La passion de Roland Garros
    Jean AJALBERT (Roland GARROS)

    La passion de Roland Garros

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1926|14 x 20.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
    First Edition, one of the 16 numbered copies on Holland paper, small print in the smallest paper before 18 Japan.
    Autograph dedication signed by Jean Ajalbert on the title page of the first volume.
    Our copy is enriched by an autograph letter dated and signed by the author, three pages, addressed to an attorney in which he defends the mother of Roland Garros about legal problems related to the exploitation of the name of the "Garros" family, whom she was deprived of as she fought for the glorious memory of her son and has always maintained good relations with him ..., envelope attached to the letterhead of the Academy Goncourt.
    We also enclose...
    €500
  24. Les femmes d'artistes
    Alphonse DAUDET

    Les femmes d'artistes

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1874|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper with the statement "Première série" on the title page, of which only 8 copies were printed on China paper in deluxe format.
    Half chocolate-colored morocco-grained shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with double gilt compartments enriched at their centers with Francisque Sarcey's gilt cipher, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Alphonse Daudet to his friend (Francisque) Sarcey.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece etching by André Gill.
    Ink gift inscription at head of title page, handsome copy.
    €800
  25. Fresques du souvenir
    Francis NORGELET

    Fresques du souvenir

    François Bernouard|Paris 1923|15 x 15 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1000 copies on laid paper.
    Affectionate signed autograph inscription by Francis Norgelet to a couple of his friends.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of the author by Despiau engraved by Germain on the front cover.
    Handsome copy.
    €70
  26. Fresques de l'Ile-de-France
    Francis NORGELET

    Fresques de l'Ile-de-France

    Le monde contemporain|Paris 1926|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in a small number of copies on vergé paper.
    Affectionate autograph inscription from Francis Norgelet to a couple of his acquaintance.
    €70
  27. Fresques du souvenir
    Francis NORGELET

    Fresques du souvenir

    François Bernouard|Paris 1923|17.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on handmade Arches vellum.
    Signed autograph inscription by Francis Norgelet.
    Our copy is complete with the author's portrait by Despiau and his painting by Charles Guérin.
    Furthermore, our copy is enhanced with Charles Guérin's painting engraved in three colors by Jules Germain which consists of a trial printing of 3 copies of this proof, ours bearing No. 6.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  28. Les histoires de Jean-Marie Cabidoulin
    Jules VERNE

    Les histoires de Jean-Marie Cabidoulin

    Hetzel|Paris s. d. [1901]|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, of which there were no large paper copies
    Half light brown calf over marbled paper boards, double gilt fillets to spine, covers mounted on guards and preserved, top edge speckled; an unsigned modern pastiche binding by Goy & Vilaine
    Very rare autograph inscription from Jules Verne to [Achille] Tournier, prefect of the Somme at the time
    With original illustrations by Georges Roux
    A very good copy handsomely bound.
    €7,500
  29. Un drame en Livonie
    Jules VERNE

    Un drame en Livonie[A Drama in Livonia]

    Hetzel|Paris s. d. [1904]|12 x 19 cm|relié
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half hazelnut calf binding, smooth spine decorated with double gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, original covers mounted on guards and preserved, speckled top edge, modern pastiche binding unsigned by Goy & Vilaine.
    Work decorated with original illustrations by L. Benett.
    Very rare signed autograph inscription from Jules Verne to [Achille] Tournier, then Prefect of the Somme.
    Jules Verne settled in Amiens, his wife's birthplace, in 1871: "At my wife's wish I settled in Amiens, a wise city, polished, of even temper, where society is cordial and learned. One is close to Paris, close enough to have...
    €7,500
  30. La Reine Peau d'Âne, comédie en trois actes, 1897-1898
    André-Ferdinand HEROLD

    La Reine Peau d'Âne, comédie en trois actes, 1897-1898

    S. n.|s. l. 1897-1898|70pp. in-4|en feuilles
    Autograph manuscript of 70 pages written on the recto in black ink with important deletions, corrections and suppressions. Paper cover bearing the title, date and place (Paris 7 December 1897 - 6 January 1898).
    Unpublished comedy in verse and prose, featuring Claridiane, Queen of Bohemia, Lélio, Prince Escalus, Arlequin, master of ceremonies, Colombine, lady-in-waiting, plus five ministers and Illyrian officers; the scene is set in Bohemia.
    €600
  31. Elle est charmante, comédie en trois actes, 1899-1900
    André-Ferdinand HEROLD

    Elle est charmante, comédie en trois actes, 1899-1900

    S. n.|Paris 1899-1900|77pp. in-4|en feuilles
    Complete and unpublished autograph manuscript of 77 pages written and numbered on the recto in black ink.
    Paper cover bearing the title, date and place Paris 12 December 1899 - 12 January 1900. Some autograph corrections by the author.
    Unpublished comedy in prose; the action takes place in the contemporary period, in Paris and in the forest of Fontainebleau; it features a dramatic author, a charming actress, a provincial journalist...
    €500
  32. Le réveille-matin - Exemplaire d'Emmanuel Berl
    Paul MORAND (inscribed to Emmanuel BERL)

    Le réveille-matin - Exemplaire d'Emmanuel Berl

    Grasset|Paris 1937|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies.
    A pleasing copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Paul Morand to Emmanuel Berl.
    €450
  33. Salammbô
    Gustave FLAUBERT

    Salammbô[Salammbô]

    Michel Lévy|Paris 1863|15 x 23 cm|relié

    First edition on ordinary paper.


    Half-forest green shagreen contemporary binding, spine with five raised bands, marbled paper board and endpapers, bookplate pasted on one guard.
    Some slight, minor foxing.


    Rare signed and inscribed copy by Gustave Flaubert to (Louis) de Carné, journalist and historian, several of whose works were listed in the inventory of Flaubert's personal library.


    Flaubert's interest in de Carné's work was not always benevolent, however. Critical notes on his articles can be found in the Bouvard and Pécuchet files.
    Moreover, the publication of Salammbô coincided with the controversial election of Louis de...

    €15,000
  34. Les soeurs Rondoli
    Guy de MAUPASSANT (inscribed to Amaury Marie RENOUL)

    Les soeurs Rondoli

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1884|12 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition.
    Authorial presentation inscription signed by Guy de Maupassant “to Monsieur [Amaury] Renoul,” manager of the Librairie Nouvelle, located at 15 boulevard des Italiens. The back room of this celebrated Parisian bookshop served as a literary salon frequented by many of the capital’s foremost artistic and intellectual figures. 
    Spine slightly cocked, joints rubbed, otherwise a very good copy in its original condition.

    €2,800
  35. A voix basse
    Francis CARCO

    A voix basse

    Albin Michel|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Francis Carco to Lucien Descaves.
    Light worming affecting mainly the endpapers.
    €70
  36. Fond de cantine
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Fond de cantine

    Nrf|Paris 1920|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 940 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies with 118 re-imposed.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by the author in pencil to Monsieur Hennique.
    A good copy.
    €800
  37. Jacob Cow le pirate ou si les mots sont des signes
    Jean PAULHAN

    Jacob Cow le pirate ou si les mots sont des signes

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1921|11.50 x 14.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum, the only issue after 5 Japan and 20 Hollande.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Paulhan to (Jean-Emile) Laboureur.
    Work illustrated with a vignette by André Derain on the cover.
    Two tiny insignificant lacks at head and foot of one joint, small sunning at foot of spine extending slightly onto both boards, handsome copy.
    €680
  38. Secrets d'état
    Tristan BERNARD

    Secrets d'état

    Edition du Monde Illustré|Paris 1908|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Precious autograph inscription from the author to his friend Fernand Vandérem, to whom the work is dedicated and in which he evokes the world of horse racing.
    Handsome copy.
    €350
  39. Les parents paresseux
    Tristan BERNARD

    Les parents paresseux

    Editions des portiques|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    Handsome autograph inscription from the author to his friend Fernand Vandérem.
    A very good copy.
    €280
  40. Les dieux s'en vont d'Annunzio reste
    Filippo Tommaso MARINETTI

    Les dieux s'en vont d'Annunzio resteThe Gods Are Leaving, D'Annunzio Remains

    Sansot|Paris 1906|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
    MARINETTI Filippo Tommaso
    Les Dieux s'en vont d'Annunzio reste [The Gods Are Leaving, D'Annunzio Remains]
    Sansot, Paris 1906, 11,5 x 19 cm, contemporary half red morocco
    First edition in French, for which there is no mention of grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Contemporary half ed morocco over marbled paper boards by Stroobants, spine in six compartments decorated with gilt spots and double gilt compartments with gilt typographic devices (slight insignificant rubbing to three bands), gilt fillet frame to boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
    Autograph inscription from Filippo-Tommaso Marinetti in...
    €1,200
  41. Les stalactites
    Théodore de BANVILLE

    Les stalactites

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1873|9.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half burgundy shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments adorned with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Théodore de Banville to his close friend Edmond de Goncourt.
    €900
  42. Le sang de la coupe. - Trente-six ballades joyeuses
    Théodore de BANVILLE

    Le sang de la coupe. - Trente-six ballades joyeuses

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1874|9.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half burgundy shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments adorned with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Our copy is enhanced with a laudatory autograph letter dated and signed by the author to his close friend Edmond de Goncourt.
    €500
  43. Les exilés
    Théodore de BANVILLE (inscribed to Edmond de GONCOURT)

    Les exilés[The Exiles]

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1885|9.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half bordeaux shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments enhanced with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of the author as frontispiece.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Théodore de Banville to his close friend Edmond de Goncourt.
    €600
  44. Comédies
    Théodore de BANVILLE

    Comédies

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1878|9.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half bordeaux shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments enhanced with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Théodore de Banville to his close friend Edmond de Goncourt.
    €900
  45. Occidentales
    Théodore de BANVILLE

    Occidentales

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1875|9.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half burgundy shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double gilt compartments enhanced with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of the author as frontispiece.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Théodore de Banville to his close friend Edmond de Goncourt.
    €900
  46. Quand j'étais étudiant
    NADAR [Félix TOURNACHON]

    Quand j'étais étudiant

    Michel Lévy|Paris 1857|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    Second edition published one year after the first edition.
    Half fir green shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets decorated with double black compartments embellished with gilt fleurons, slight scratches without any gravity on one joint, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt.
    Autograph inscription signed by Nadar to Madame Dufay.
    Handsome copy.
    €700
  47. Trilogie
    Vassilis VASSILIKOS

    Trilogie

    Gallimard|Paris 1968|14 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed autograph inscription by Vassilis Vassilikos (the dedicatee's name, Jean Blanzat, was probably written by the translator to facilitate V. Vassilikos' task).
    Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.
    €80
  48. Mesure de la France
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Mesure de la France[Measure of France]

    Grasset|Paris 1922|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil, the deluxe issue after 30 on "papier vert lumière."
    Spine and boards with marginal sunning, as often, otherwise a clean and well-preserved copy.
    Inscribed by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to the Dadaist and Surrealist writer Paul Chadourne, whom he met through his wife Colette Jéramec.
    €600
  49. Chansons de bonne volonté, poèmes
    Frédéric DENIS

    Chansons de bonne volonté, poèmes

    S. n.|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1914|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition published in a small number of copies.
    Signed autograph inscription by the author, the dedicatee's name has been scratched out.
    Light foxing to boards and front endpaper, handsome interior condition.
    Rare.
    €40
  50. Tabaré
    Juan ZORRILLA DE SAN MARTÍN

    Tabaré

    Imp. & Lib. de Vazquez Cores & Dornaleche y Reyes|Montevideo 1890|14 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half brown sheep with corners, lightened spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons, double gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, one lower corner slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Juan Zorrilla de San Martin, in Spanish, to Gabriel Hanotaux.
    Handsome copy.
    €680
  51. Adieu à Moréas
    Maurice BARRÈS

    Adieu à Moréas

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1910|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered advance copies from the first printing.
    Signed and inscribed by Maurice Barrès to Pierre Lasserre.
    Some minor worming of no consequence.
    €150
  52. Le roman à l'eau-forte en douze chapitres inédits
    Joseph POISLE DESGRANGES

    Le roman à l'eau-forte en douze chapitres inédits

    Lib. Bachelin-Deflorenne|Paris 1874|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 160 copies, ours one of 100 on extra-strong paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Joseph Poisle Desgranges.
    Work illustrated with 14 original etchings by Alfred Taiée.
    Spine sunned, marginal worming to foot of front board, occasional light foxing to interior.
    €200
  53. Pomponius, le dernier des chevaliers
    Louis ARRAOU

    Pomponius, le dernier des chevaliers

    Plon|Paris 1919|13 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Half turquoise morocco with corners, smooth spine faded, decorated with a gilt cartouche enhanced with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Louis Arraou to Louis Loucheur.
    Rare minor worming affecting mainly the endpapers.
    Handsome full-margined copy attractively bound.
    €120
  54. Le baiser de la déesse
    Gabriel COUSIN

    Le baiser de la déesse

    S. n.|s. l. 1928|19 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 300 copies on laid paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Gabriel Cousin to Dr. Labruyère.
    Work illustrated with hors-texte illustrations by Carlègle, Choisnard, Darrieux, Pastour, Dethomas, Bernard père & fils...
    Spine slightly sunned, handsome copy.
    Rare.
    €80
  55. Marcelle Rabe
    Théodore de BANVILLE (inscribed to Alphonse DAUDET)

    Marcelle Rabe[Marcelle Rabe]

    Charpentier|Paris 1891|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Contemporary half black shagreen over marbled paper boards, spine in six compartments with gilt fleurons.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Théodore de Banville to Alphonse Daudet.
    With a frontispiece on China paper by Georges Rochegrosse.
    The occasional bit of spotting, one discreet repair to the foot of one joint.
    Printed ex libris of Madame Alphonse Daudet to ffep.
    €1,000
  56. Vie de Mélanie bergère de la Salette écrite par elle-même en 1900 - Son enfance (1831-1846)
    Léon BLOY (inscribed to Georges ROUAULT)

    Vie de Mélanie bergère de la Salette écrite par elle-même en 1900 - Son enfance (1831-1846)[Life of Mélanie, Shepherdess of La Salette, Written by Herself in 1900 – Her Childhood (1831–1846)]

    Mercure de France|Paris 1912|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition
    Handsome autograph insciption from Léon Bloy to the painter Georges Rouault: "Rien pour son art - Il n'y a pas de caricature".
    Spine reinforced with some filled in lacks, a tear repaired to the half title page,the one with the inscription.
    This copy has a chemise an slipcase of full black morocco over marbled paper boards, lined with sheep.

    Rouault fait la connaissance de Léon Bloy en 1904 par l'intermédiaire d'une de ses oeuvres: « On m'apprend que le peintre Georges Rouault, élève de Gustave Moreau, s'est passionné pour moi. Ayant trouvé chez son maître "La Femme pauvre"..., ce livre l'a mordu au coeur, blessé incurablement »...
    €3,500
  57. La belle France
    Georges DARIEN

    La belle France

    Stock|Paris 1901|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, only 5 large paper copies were printed on Hollande.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Georges Darien to Emile Faguet.
    Spine sunned, folded and repaired, angular lacks filled-in to the covers.
    €600
  58. Au clair d'Hellas
    Jean-Marc D'ANTHOINE

    Au clair d'Hellas

    La comédie humaine|Paris 1938|23 x 28.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 lettered copies on Arches vellum justified by the author, deluxe copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean-Marc d'Anthoine.
    Preface by Nicolas Beauduin, work illustrated with original compositions by Pierre Matossy.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €100
  59. Diane
    Émile AUGIER

    Diane

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1852|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Emile Augier.
    One joint cracked at head, minor stains to boards, foxing.
    €50
  60. Ballanche
    Jean-Jacques AMPÈRE

    Ballanche

    A. René & Cie|Paris 1848|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Rare first edition.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jean-Jacques Ampère.
    Spine slightly faded, a filled loss at head spanning the full length of the front cover, an angular ink stain at the head of the rear cover and last page of the publisher's catalog.
    €150
  61. Les sept sacrements
    Maurice LARROUY

    Les sept sacrements

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Autograph signature of the author on the justification page.
    A handsome copy.
    €40
  62. Les voix
    Marc BERNARD

    Les voix

    Gallimard|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on châtaignier paper.
    Signed and inscribed by Marc Bernard to Maurice Noël.
    €50
  63. La harpe et l'ombre
    Alejo CARPENTIER

    La harpe et l'ombre

    Gallimard|Paris 1979|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation printed on ordinary paper.
    Signed autograph inscription by Alejo Carpentier in French.
    Blind stamp at foot of first endpaper.



    €200
  64. Carnets d'un badaud
    Victor NEKRASSOV

    Carnets d'un badaud

    Julliard|Paris 1976|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Victor Nekrassov, in Russian, to Nathalie Sarraute with the translator's signature.
    Handsome copy.
    €300
  65. Arcane 17 enté d'ajours
    André BRETON

    Arcane 17 enté d'ajours

    Sagittaire|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Third edition with some parts in first edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from André Breton to Maurice Noël on the half-title page.
    Light dampstain at foot of spine extending very discreetly to lower margins of leaves.
    Rare.
    €400
  66. Nuits d'épiphanies
    André FONTAINAS

    Nuits d'épiphanies

    Mercure de France|Paris 1894|15.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 copies on handmade Vosges paper, the only deluxe copies along with 12 copies on China paper.
    Signed autograph inscription from André Fontainas to Albert Saint Paul.
    Back cover illustrated with a symbolist drawing by Léon Bloy.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €150
  67. Le magasin d'auréoles
    Hugues REBELL (inscribed to Alphonse DAUDET)

    Le magasin d'auréoles[The Halo Shop]

    Mercure de France|Paris 1896|9.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper, marked service de press (advance copy) at foot of lower cover; the only large paper copies were 5 on Japon and 17 on Hollande paper.
    Contemporary Bradel binding in half saffron cloth over marbled paper boards, spine with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet and date to foot of spine, black shagreen title piece (faded) to spine, two corners very slightly bumped, covers and spine preserved (with some staining).
    Handsome autograph inscription from Hugues Rebell to Alphonse Daudet.
    A good copy complete with the publisher's catalog at end.
    €1,000
  68. Certains
    Joris-Karl HUYSMANS

    Certains

    Tresse & Stock|Paris 1889|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Contemporary Bradel binding of half light red cloth over marbled paper boards (slightly sunned at edges), spine with gilt floral motif, date and double gilt fillet to foot, black shagreen title label with a tiny tear, covers and spine preserved.
    Autograph inscription signed by Joris-Karl Huysmans to his friend Charles Buet, whom Huysmans had described in the figure of the dangerously sanctimonious Chantelouve in "Là-bas".
    €1,500
  69. Lespugue
    Jean FAUTRIER, Robert GANZO

    Lespugue[Lespugue]

    S. n.|s. l. • [Paris] 1942|35.50 x 29.50 cm|Lithograph|en feuilles sous couverture

    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on China paper, the only printing along with 12 copies on Japon nacré paper and 1 on Chine, variously enriched.
    Illustrated with 11 original color lithographs by Jean Fautrier.
    Autograph inscription from Robert Ganzo to a couple of his acquaintance.
    Manuscript signatures of the author and illustrator on the justification page.
    This copy retains its original glassine wrapper showing spiders wandering in the webs they've woven
    Occasional very light spotting, a good copy.

    €2,000
  70. Rivière
    Robert GANZO

    Rivière

    S. n.|Paris 1941|14 x 21 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Japan paper, the only printing with 3 on Auvergne paper.
    Autograph inscription from Robert Ganzo to a friend.
    A rare and good copy.
    €300
  71. Le génie prisonnier
    Robert GANZO

    Le génie prisonnier

    Au vice impuni|Paris 1928|15.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 156 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Robert Ganzo to a close friend, André Lecoeur.
    A small and light dampstain at foot of spine which also has a tiny tear of no consequence.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €100
  72. Du dancing ou le danseur sentimental
    Robert GANZO

    Du dancing ou le danseur sentimental

    Editions Lemarget|Paris 1930|15 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 270 numbered copies on Rives vellum, the only deluxe copies after 15 Japan and 20 Holland.
    Work illustrated with an original frontispiece and headpiece by Marcel Vertès.
    Our copy is enriched with the duplicate state of the frontispiece and headpiece.
    Signed autograph inscription from Robert Ganzo to André Lecoeur.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  73. Domaine
    Oscar DOMINGUEZ, Robert GANZO

    Domaine[Domain]

    S. n.|s. l. 1942|19.50 x 25.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui

    With 8 original etchings to text and hors-texte by Oscar Dominguez, one of 70 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives paper, the only printing with 4 on old Japon paper, variously enriched.
    Autograph inscription from Robert Ganzo to a couple of his acquaintance on half title.
    This copy is additionally enhanced with a manuscript quatrain signed by the author on the page opposite half-title.
    Autograph signatures of the author and illustrator on the justification page.
    Some slight small foxing mostly affecting the first leaves, a joint of the chemise cracked, with a tear almost all over it.
    A rare copy in a chemise and flexible...

    €2,500
  74. En ce nouveau monde
    Robert GANZO, Otto D'SOLA

    En ce nouveau monde

    S. n.|Paris 1948|17 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation established by Robert Ganzo, one of 400 numbered copies on Marais paper, the only issue.
    Autograph inscription signed by Robert Ganzo to a couple of his friends.
    Preface by Jean Cassou.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  75. L'espoir
    André MALRAUX

    L'espoir

    Gallimard|Paris 1937|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 230 numbered copies on Alfa paper. Handwritten inscription signed by the author. A tiny marginal tear on the front cover, ex-libris pasted on the first blank endpaper.
    €2,000
  76. L'âme de Napoléon
    Léon BLOY

    L'âme de Napoléon[The Soul of Napoleon]

    Mercure de France|Paris 1912|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a first issue copy numbered in the press; there were only 3 large paper copies on Japan and 27 on Hollande paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Léon Bloy to a close friend "...ce livre d'un vieux pauvre pour agrandir les coeurs […this book from a poor old man to make hearts a little bigger]."
    One small insignificant stain to head of upper cover, a very good copy.
    €1,200
  77. Celle qui pleure
    Léon BLOY

    Celle qui pleure[She Who Weeps]

    Mercure de France|Paris 1908|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper; there were only 3 large paper copies on Japan and 17 on Hollande.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Léon Bloy to his friend Louise Marguillier "... Les larmes, chère amie, cela seul vaut quelque chose. Le savez-vous ou ne le savez-vous pas? [Tears, my dear friend, are the only things worth anything at all. Do you know that, or not?]".
    With a frontispiece heliogravure.
    A very good copy.
    €1,200
  78. Propos d'âmes simples
    Jean LORRAIN

    Propos d'âmes simples

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1904|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, falsely stated the sixth edition, there has been printed only 10 Hollande large paper copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Lorrain.
    Spine slightly cracked and with two tiny lacks to foot, a few pieces of the text underligned in blue pencil.
    Cover illustrated with a drawing by Sem.
    €500
  79. Ellen
    Jean LORRAIN

    Ellen

    Pierre Douville|Paris 1906|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, of which there were only 10 large paper on Hollande.
    With an autograph inscription from Jean Lorrain.
    A small hole and tiny lack to the margin of the first endpaper.
    Beautiful illustrated cover by Van Wélie.
    €500
  80. Honoré de Balzac
    Théophile GAUTIER

    Honoré de Balzac

    Poulet Malassis & De Broise|Paris 1859|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First French edition, partly first edition and published one year after the original, one of 10 copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies with 2 on China paper.
    Bradel binding in half cherry red cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, rubbed black morocco title label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, binding cold-stamped signed Pierson.
    Precious and rare signed autograph inscription from Théophile Gautier to Jules Pelletier, Secretary General of the Ministry of State to whom Gautier lent his pen.
    He thanked him by interceding with the Emperor who appointed him Officer of...
    €6,000
  81. L'inutile beauté
    Guy de MAUPASSANT

    L'inutile beauté[The Useless Beauty]

    Victor-Havard|Paris 1890|12 x 19 cm|relié
    Original edition on the current paper.
    Binding bronze half calf, smooth back, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved cover, elegant binding pastiche signed P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
    Signed autograph of the author Bookseller Achilles Heymann. This bookseller was "one of the most picturesque types of Paris. (...) All birds (...), students, sometimes even literate, came to consult this man who knew all of the library, the book he was reading or at least bought. " (G. Baume In the land of letters, 1922).
    Maupassant did was not wrong, as he says in the letter to Henry Kistemaeckers of 7 May 1882 "I answer for sale at the Bookstore New You will see the 3...
    €2,800
  82. Les varais
    Jacques CHARDONNE

    Les varais

    Grasset|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 2,500 numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Chardonne to Clément Gueymard.
    Spine very lightly sunned.
    €150
  83. Choix des élues
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Choix des élues

    Grasset|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 350 numbered press copies on alfa paper.
    Friendly autograph inscription signed by the author to Clément Gueymard.
    Covers and spine partially sunned.
    €80
  84. La nuit du rose-hôtel
    Maurice FOURRÉ

    La nuit du rose-hôtel

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the advance copies.
    Precious and very beautiful autograph inscription signed by Maurice Fourre to (André) Rolland de Renéville: "... (Pour R. de R...) Sur le tapis de la laine usagée, le boa constrictor, de huit mètres de long, tout écaillé d'argent, ceinture intimement le lion chevelu de l'Atlas aux yeux songeurs..." ["... (For R. de R...) On the carpet of worn wool, the boa constrictor, eight meters long, all scaled in silver, intimately encircles the hairy lion of the Atlas with dreamy eyes..."]
    Joints lightly rubbed with a repaired tear at foot, two light stains on the first endpaper, light traces of rubbing on the first cover.
    €750
  85. La marraine de sel
    Maurice FOURRÉ

    La marraine de sel

    Gallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Maurice Fourre to (André) Rolland de Renéville.
    Minor worming to spine without consequence, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
    Autograph inscriptions by Maurice Fourré are rare.
    Provenance: from the library of André Rolland de Renéville.
    €450
  86. La Lampe dans l'horloge
    André BRETON

    La Lampe dans l'horloge

    Robert Marin|Paris 1948|11 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the copies, not justified, alfa paper. This copy, under illustrated green cover, retains its frontispiece by Toyen,and a photograph from the author by Elise Breton to the centre of the book.
    Handsome autograph inscription from André Breton to André Rolland de Renéville on half title.
    A very good copy.
    Provenance : the library of André Rolland de Renéville.
    €800
  87. Le Christ aux romans
    René-Louis DOYON

    Le Christ aux romans

    La Connaissance|Paris 1943|14 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the few copies printed on Hollande van Zonen paper and reserved for the author, deluxe copy.
    Half red morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, date and initials gilt at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges, elegant binding signed by J.P. Miguet.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by René-Louis Doyon to his close friend Magdeleine Martin: "... qui suit les traces du Christ dans les livres et ses reflets dans les hommes." ["... who follows the traces of Christ in books and his reflections in men."]
    €400
  88. La Force des choses
    (to Edmond de GONCOURT) Paul MARGUERITTE

    La Force des choses

    Ernest Kolb|Paris S.d (1891)|12 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the few copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in red half-cloth, smooth spine, black morocco title-label with small lack at head, original wrappers preserved, binding signed by Henry-Joseph, typical of copies from the Goncourt library.
    Autograph inscription signed by the author to Edmond de Goncourt: "Au Maître Edmond de Goncourt hommage attentionné."
    The first endleaf of the binding is probably missing. Paul Margueritte, member of the first Goncourt Academy and naturalist writer, was close to Edmond de Goncourt. He was one of the signatories of the Manifesto of Five against Zola's La Terre and one of...
    €600
  89. Sur le retour
    (to Edmond de GONCOURT) Paul MARGUERITTE

    Sur le retour

    Ernest Kolb|Paris 1892|12 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the few copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in red half cloth, smooth spine, black morocco title label rubbed, original wrappers preserved, binding signed by Henry-Joseph, typical of copies from the Goncourt library.
    Autograph inscription signed by the author to Edmond de Goncourt: "A Edmond de Goncourt hommage fervent." ["To Edmond de Goncourt fervent homage."] Inscription - as often - by Edmond de Goncourt on the front endpaper: "Edition originale. Exemplaire sur papier de Hollande." ["First edition. Copy on Holland paper."]
    Paul Margueritte, member of the first Académie des Goncourt and naturalist writer...
    €750
  90. Combat avec l'ange
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Combat avec l'ange

    Grasset|Paris 1934|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the press.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Giraudoux to Raoul Davray.
    Minor worming of no consequence to covers and final endpaper, handsome copy.
    €120
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