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

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Signed Books, Presentation Copies
  1. Le coeur populaire
    Jehan RICTUS

    Le coeur populaire

    Eugène Rey|Paris 1914|16 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 125 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
    Signed autograph inscription by Jehan Rictus to Félix Rey enhanced with an autograph poem.
    Work illustrated, as frontispiece, with a portrait of the author signed in pencil by Steinlen and etched.
    Endpapers lightly and partially shaded, handsome full-margined copy.
    €580
  2. Eaux-fortes et rêves creux
    Antoine MONNIER

    Eaux-fortes et rêves creux

    Léon Willem|Paris 1873|16 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing with 30 China and 70 Holland.
    Work illustrated with 20 original etchings hors-texte by the author.
    Our copy is enriched with a 2-page autograph letter signed by the author addressed to Prosper Blanchemain, envelope included and pasted on an endpaper.
    Worming affecting mainly the first cover and endpapers, a small marginal lack on the last endpaper.
    €350
  3. Le ciel dans la fenêtre
    Jacques CHARDONNE

    Le ciel dans la fenêtre

    Albin Michel|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half red sheep binding, smooth spine, red cloth boards, original wrappers preserved.
    Signed autograph inscription by Jacques Chardonne.
    Handsome copy in a modest binding.
    €120
  4. Case ! Trobes biarneses
    Simin PALAY

    Case ! Trobes biarneses

    S. n. • [ G. Lescher-Moutoué]|Pau 1909|18.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    First bilingual edition with French translation facing the original Béarnais text, one of 300 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only issue with 10 on Japan paper.
    Work illustrated with original drawings by L. Bonnat, E. Bordes, Casenave, Castaing, Dupuis, Gayac, Labrouche, Laforgue, Le Coindre, Léon-Dufour, Touzeau, A. Rouquet...
    An engraved portrait of the author by P. Lafond enriched with the autograph signature of S. Palay.
    Worming on the final endpaper, otherwise a handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Simin Palay to Léon-Dufour who participated in illustrating the work.
    €450
  5. Pages caractéristiques
    Baltasar GRACIÁN

    Pages caractéristiques

    Mercure de France|Paris 1925|14 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition of the French translation and notes established by Victor Bouillier, one of 470 copies on Arches paper, the only deluxe copies announced.
    Bradel binding in half mauve cloth, smooth lightened spine decorated with gilt typographical fleuron, double gilt fillet at tail, black shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, bookplate pasted to verso of front board, contemporary binding.
    Critical study by André Rouveyre.
    Signed autograph inscription from the latter to Pierre Champion.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of the author as frontispiece and two plates.
    €80
  6. Le nouveau savoir-aimer
    Paul REBOUX

    Le nouveau savoir-aimer

    Flammarion|Paris 1938|13.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with black fillets decorated with triple black fillets, minor rubbing to spine without significance, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved.
    Autograph inscription signed by Paul Reboux.
    €50
  7. Poésies
    MAGU

    Poésies

    Delloye • chez l'auteur|Paris • & Lizy [Lizy-sur-Ourcq] 1840|10 x 16.50 cm|relié
    Second edition.
    Half black sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fleurons and friezes, lacking at head of spine, marbled paper boards, rubbed edges, corners slightly bumped, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt edges.
    With frontispiece portrait of the author as a weaver in Lizy.
    Rare autograph inscription signed by Magu.
    Scattered foxing.
    €200
  8. Stances d'après La vita nova de Dante
    Yvonne FERRAND-WEYHER

    Stances d'après La vita nova de Dante

    Le Divan|Paris 1925|14 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Full marbled brown sheep binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands, date at foot, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Signed autograph inscription from Yvonne Ferrand-Weyher.
    Handsome copy.
    €70
  9. Les turturel
    Paul HUGOUNET

    Les turturel

    E. Dentu|Paris 1890|20 x 26 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Japan paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Autograph signature of the author below the justification page.
    Work illustrated by Caran d'Ache, Gervex, Gil, Poirson, Steinlen, Somm, Willette...
    Fragile covers worn, handsome interior condition.
    Bookplates pasted at foot of half-title and justification pages.
    Rare full-margined copy.
    €200
  10. Instincts
    Francis CARCO

    Instincts

    Union française d'éditions|Paris 1911|11 x 17 cm|relié
    First edition printed in a small number of copies, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half cherry red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, gilt initials of Léopold Marchand at foot, original wrappers preserved, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Francis Carco to Léopold Marchand.
    Very rare copy of the author's first work.
    €400
  11. Le portefeuille
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Le portefeuille

    Charpentier|Paris 1902|13 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition of which there is no mention of grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Contemporary Bradel binding in half sheep, covers preserved, corners very slightly bumped.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Octave Mirbeau to Tristan Bernard.
    €580
  12. Emaux et camées
    Théophile GAUTIER

    Emaux et camées

    Eugène Didier|Paris 1853|9.50 x 15.50 cm|relié
    Second edition, first for some parts: augmented with two poems
    Contemporary black half shagreen over black paper boards, spine in five compartments with triple gilt compartments, double gilt fillet frame to covers, marbled pastedowns and endpapers
    Rare autograph inscription from Théophile Gautier: "A mon ami Clapet...[To my friend Clapet]"
    A little spotting.
    €4,000
  13. Ezéchiel
    Albert COHEN

    Ezéchiel

    Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of numbered copies on vélin labeur.
    Autograph inscription from Albert Cohen to Pierre Morhange.
    Small foxing to the spine, a small trace of fold to head of upper cover, internally good.
    €1,000
  14. La nef
    Élémir BOURGES

    La nef[The Nave]

    Stock|Paris 1904|12 x 19 cm|relié sous étui

    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
    Elegant red morocco binding by Semet & Plumelle, spine in five compartments, date at foot, gilt roulettes to head- and tail-pieces, red moiré silk pastedowns, marbled endpapers thereafter, gilt fillets to edges of covers, covers and spine (slightly soiled) preserved, top edge gilt; slipcase edged in the same morocco, the boards of the same marbled paper, lined with light brown felt.
    This copy is enriched with two autograph notes from the author.
    A very good, well-margined copy, superbly bound in an outstanding lined binding by Semet & Plumelle. 

    €600
  15. Stello
    Alfred de VIGNY

    Stello

    Librairie Nouvelle|Paris 1856|13 x 21.50 cm|relié

    Seventh edition, first for some parts, as corrected and reviewed.
    Contemporary half black shagreen over black paper boards, spine in five compartments with slender bands and double blindruled compartments, marbled pastedowns and endpapers.
    Rare autograph inscription signed and dated by Alfred de Vigny to abbé Huc, who was one of the great missionaries to China and for whom Alfred de Vigny bore a great admiration: " témoignage de vénération et d'attachement / Alfred de Vigny [testimony of [my] veneration and attachment / Alfred de Vigny]."
    A little light foxing.

    €1,800
  16. André Lemoyne (1822-1907). Le poète l'oeuvre le collègue
    Jean SAULNIER

    André Lemoyne (1822-1907). Le poète l'oeuvre le collègue

    S. n.|s. l. 1907|11.50 x 17.50 cm|relié
    First edition printed on Japan paper.
    Half mouse-colored cloth binding, smooth spine, black sheep title-label, marbled paper boards, light stains on boards, corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Signed autograph inscription by Jean Saulnier.
    Frontispiece with a portrait by A. Lemoyne. Handsome interior condition.
    €70
  17. L'automne à Pékin
    Boris VIAN

    L'automne à Pékin

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Second edition, first for some parts as reviewed and expanded, on ordinary paper.
    Rare autograph inscription from Boris Vian to two friends.
    Spine lightly sunned, marginal worming to covers.
    €2,000
  18. L'enterrement d'une étoile
    Alphonse DAUDET

    L'enterrement d'une étoile

    Lib. Borel|Paris 1896|7.50 x 14.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half dark brown cloth over marbled paper boards, mustard-colored paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt.
    Handsome and moving inscription from Alphonse Daudet to his mother-in-law Léonide.
    This copy is enriched with an autograph note on two pages by François Daudet, which traces the path of this work within the Daudet family.
    Illustrated by Luigi Rossi.
    A good copy.
    €800
  19. La morte
    Paul BARLATIER

    La morte

    Editions du Feu|Paris 1909|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
    First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
    Signed and inscribed by Paul Barlatier to the symbolist poet André-Ferdinand Hérold.
    Handsome and rare copy.
    €80
  20. Les quatre princesses et le coeur fermé, précédé de quelques poèmes
    Ludmila J. RAIS

    Les quatre princesses et le coeur fermé, précédé de quelques poèmes

    Vers et Prose • , Eugène Figuière|Paris 1913|17 x 26 cm|broché
    First edition printed on laid paper, only 10 Holland copies were printed on deluxe paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Ludmila J. Rais to the symbolist poet André-Ferdinand Hérold.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €90
  21. Les crépuscules et les aurores
    Philippe MAS

    Les crépuscules et les aurores

    Sté Graphidec|Paris 1965|16 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Japan ivory paper, deluxe copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Philippe Mas to a couple who were his friends.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  22. Signéponge
    Jacques DERRIDA

    Signéponge

    Seuil|Paris 1988|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida "à Jos (Joliet) co-signataire de ce Signéponge..." ["to Jos (Joliet) co-signatory of this Signéponge..."].Joseph Joliet, a former student of Derrida, became a very close friend of the philosopher.
    Very attentive to Joliet's writing, Derrida would write the preface to his novel: "L'enfant au chien assis" and support him during difficult periods (cf. Derrida by Benoit Peeters).
    Handsome copy.
    €450
  23. Ulysse gramophone, deux mots pour Joyce
    Jacques DERRIDA

    Ulysse gramophone, deux mots pour Joyce

    Galilée|Paris 1987|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
    Autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida to a close friend.
    Some corner of some pages slighlty turned down for the reading, spine slightly sunned.
    €450
  24. Ulysse gramophone, deux mots pour Joyce
    Jacques DERRIDA

    Ulysse gramophone, deux mots pour Joyce

    Galilée|Paris 1987|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida to Joseph Joliet, a former student of Derrida who became a very close friend of the philosopher. Very attentive to Joliet's writing, Derrida would write the preface to his novel: ""L'enfant au chien assis"" and support him during difficult periods (cf. Derrida by Benoit Peeters).
    Spine very lightly sunned without gravity, handsome copy.
    €450
  25. Causeries de voyage. De Paris à Bucharest
    Victor DURUY

    Causeries de voyage. De Paris à Bucharest

    Hachette & Cie|Paris 1864|11 x 17.50 cm|relié
    First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed and of which only volume 1 was published.
    Half navy blue shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands ornately gilt in double compartments decorated with gilt floral motifs, minor traces of rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    Rare signed autograph inscription from Victor Duruy.
    Only the first part "De Paris à Vienne" was published.
    Some foxing affecting mainly the edges and endpapers.
    €400
  27. Signéponge
    Jacques DERRIDA

    Signéponge

    Seuil|Paris 1988|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation for which there were no large paper copies.
    Autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida to a close friend.
    A good copy.
    €450
  28. Limited Inc
    Jacques DERRIDA

    Limited Inc

    Galilée|Paris 1990|15 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Derrida to Jos (Joliet) expanded with a handwritten note, on a loose sheet, by Jacques Derrida about a passage from this text.Joseph Joliet, a former student of Derrida became a very close friend of the philosopher.
    Very attentive to Joliet's writing, Derrida would write the preface to his novel: "L'enfant au chien assis" and support him during difficult periods (cf. Derrida by Benoit Peeters).
    Spine very lightly sunned, handsome copy.
    €450
  29. Parages
    Jacques DERRIDA

    Parages

    Galilée|Paris 1986|15 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida to Joseph Joliet, a former student of Derrida who became a very close friend of the philosopher.
    Very attentive to Joliet's writing, Derrida would write the preface to his novel: "L'enfant au chien assis" ["The child with the sitting dog"] and support him through his difficult periods (cf. Derrida by Benoit Peeters).
    Spine very slightly sunned, handsome copy.
    €450
  30. Points de suspension
    Jacques DERRIDA

    Points de suspension

    Galilée|Paris 1992|15 x 24 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida to Joseph Joliet, a former student of Derrida who became a very close friend of the philosopher.
    Very attentive to Joliet's writing, Derrida would write the preface to his novel: "L'enfant au chien assis" and support him through difficult periods (cf. Derrida by Benoit Peeters).
    Spine very lightly sunned, handsome copy.
    €450
  31. De l'esprit, Heidegger et la question
    Jacques DERRIDA

    De l'esprit, Heidegger et la question

    Galilée|Paris 1987|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition for which there were no large paper copies.
    Autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida to a close friend.
    Spine slightly sunned, a good copy.
    €450
  32. L'autre cap
    Jacques DERRIDA

    L'autre cap

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1991|14 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida to Joseph Joliet, a former student of Derrida who became a very close friend of the philosopher.
    Very attentive to Joliet's writing, Derrida would write the preface to his novel: L'Enfant au chien assis and support him through difficult periods (cf. Derrida by Benoit Peeters).
    Handsome copy.
    €450
  33. Positions
    Jacques DERRIDA

    Positions

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1972|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jacques Derrida to Joseph Joliet, a former student of Derrida who became a very close friend of the philosopher.
    Very attentive to Joliet's writing, Derrida would write the preface to his novel: "L'enfant au chien assis" and support him during difficult periods (cf. Derrida by Benoit Peeters).
    Spine sunned, three small stains on boards, handsome interior condition.
    €350
  34. Va jouer avec cette poussière
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Va jouer avec cette poussière

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
    Light marginal worming on boards.
    Autograph inscription signed by Henri de Montherlant to Hubert Juin.
    €100
  35. Stello
    Alfred de VIGNY

    Stello

    H. Delloye • V. Lecou|Paris 1838|13.50 x 22 cm|relié sous étui
    New edition published in the author's complete works.
    Full lemon-colored long-grain morocco binding, spine browned with eight fine raised bands richly decorated with romantic decorative motifs now faded, red morocco title-label, author's name in olive morocco, gilt roulettes on headcaps, rich frames of gilt fillets, garlands and gilt rules on boards, gilt fillets at head and foot of leading edges, frames of gilt garlands on endpapers, brown paper endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt, modern slipcase with lemon morocco entry, boards covered with marbled paper, contemporary romantic binding.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by Alfred de Vigny: "... témoignage de...
    €1,800
  36. Manuscrit autographe signé intitulé "Premières représentations"
    Catulle MENDÈS (Robert de FLERS)

    Manuscrit autographe signé intitulé "Premières représentations"

    S. n.|s. l. 1903|11 x 17.50 cm|en feuilles
    9-page signed autograph manuscript, dense handwriting.
    Review of the play Les Sentiers de la vertu, comedy in 3 acts, with Robert de Flers, performed at the Théâtre des Nouveautés, December 7, 1903.
    Accompanied by two interesting signed autograph letters addressed to M. Melchissedec. The first refers to his future musical participation in a celebration given in honor of Victor Hugo on February 27, 1881. The second deplores, following this same performance, the fact that M. Melchissedec did not receive the photograph commissioned from Carjat by Hugo and promised in thanks for his participation.
    €400
  37. Sapho
    Alphonse DAUDET, Adolphe BELOT

    Sapho

    Charpentier & Fasquelle|Paris 1893|15.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition of the theatrical adaptation of Alphonse Daudet's novel, no mention is made of deluxe copies.
    Half hazel shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, date at foot, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
    Autograph inscription signed by Alphonse Daudet to Stanny Oppenheim.
    Light worming at beginning of volume, otherwise handsome copy.
    €800
  38. Le roman de Miraut, chien de chasse
    Louis PERGAUD

    Le roman de Miraut, chien de chasse

    Mercure de France|Paris 1913|12 x 19 cm|relié sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 19 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
    Elegant light brown morocco Jansenist binding by Devauchelle, spine in six compartments, date at foot of spine, gilt roulettes to head- and tail-pieces, green morocco endpapers, pastedowns of green calf, gilt fillet to edges of covers, covers and spine (spine slightly sunned) preserved, all edges gilt ; chemise (with flaps) of light brown half morocco, lined with light brown suede ; slipcase trimmed with light brown morocco, lined with light brown suede.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Louis Pergaud to Alfred Machard : "...au romancier nerveux, sobre et puissant que j'admire et que...
    €6,800
  39. Vocabulaire esthétique
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Vocabulaire esthétique

    Fontaine|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vélin supérieur, tirage de tête.
    A handsome autograph inscription from Roger Caillois to Georges Hugnet : "... ce vocabulaire esthétique où je fais pénitence..."
    A good copy.
    €800
  40. En route
    Joris-Karl HUYSMANS

    En route

    Tresse & Stock|Paris 1895|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Contemporary half black shagreen over marbled paper boards, spine in six compartments (slightly rubbed), marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    Autograph inscription signed by Joris-Karl Huysmans.
    A very pale dampstain to foot of first leaf.
    €1,500
  41. L'école des jocrisses
    Jean DUTOURD

    L'école des jocrisses

    Flammarion|Paris 1970|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered hors commerce copies on green paper, reserved for the author.
    Autograph inscription from Jean Dutourd.
    A very good copy.
    €100
  42. Les corbeaux
    Henry BECQUE

    Les corbeaux

    Tresse|Paris 1882|15.50 x 22.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments, double gilt fillet frames on marbled paper boards, numerous scuffs on boards, rubbed edges, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt.
    Autograph inscription signed by Henry Becque to the "formidable and astute critic of Le Figaro".
    Provenance: from the library of Georges Van Parys with his bookplate pasted on verso of front board.
    €120
  43. La révolte
    Auguste de VILLIERS DE L'ISLE-ADAM

    La révolte

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1870|12.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper; there were only five extremely rare large paper copies printed on China paper.
    Half brown morocco Bradel binding by T. Boichot, gilt date to foot of spine, marbled paper boards, covers (with skillful marginal repairs) and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
    Autograph inscription from Villiers de l'Isle-Adam to Victor Wilder, the poetic translator of the works of Richard Wagner.
    The inscription records the friendship of the two men, which developed most of all in their collaboration on the Wagnerian review until 1888. A very good copy in a good binding.
    €1,500
  44. Opuscules de Gabriel Peignot extraits de divers journaux, revues, recueils littéraires, etc...
    Gabriel PEIGNOT

    Opuscules de Gabriel Peignot extraits de divers journaux, revues, recueils littéraires, etc...

    J. Techener|Paris 1863|14 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First collected edition printed in 200 copies on laid paper, the only printing with 2 colored papers.
    Half red Russia morocco binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets and showing traces of rubbing, gilt volume number, rubbed headcaps, minimal wormhole on one joint, embossed paper boards, corners slightly bumped, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Our copy is enhanced with 6 autograph letters from the author, bound at the end, to two booksellers in Besançon to whom he intends to sell copies from his library in order to subsequently purchase other copies from these same booksellers.
    A reply letter from one bookseller is included...
    €500
  45. La belle-enfant ou l'amour à 40 ans
    Eugène MONTFORT

    La belle-enfant ou l'amour à 40 ans

    Fayard & Cie|Paris s. d.|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, with only 20 copies printed on Hollande deluxe paper.
    Inscribed by Eugène Montfort.
    Light spotting to covers.
    €50
  46. L'âme nue
    Edmond HARAUCOURT

    L'âme nue

    Charpentier & Cie|Paris 1885|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Half chocolate shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges.
    Inscribed by Edmond Haraucourt to one of his friends, with an additional later inscription from Edmond Haraucourt to André Tudesq.
    Gift inscription from André Tudesq in pen serving as bookplate.
    Some light foxing.
    €100
  47. La fleur... médiatrice entre la pierre et l'homme
    André TATTEGRAIN

    La fleur... médiatrice entre la pierre et l'homme

    Revue de la presse|Paris 1938|17 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copies after 20 Japan.
    Full-page autograph inscription from the author.
    Spine and boards slightly and partially faded, otherwise a handsome full-margined copy.
    €80
  48. Lettres à un ami, deuxième série
    Jules ROMAINS

    Lettres à un ami, deuxième série

    Flammarion|Paris 1965|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
    Autograph inscription from the author.
    Light marginal foxing to covers, complete with publisher's slip.
    €40
  49. Doucin
    Jean DUTOURD

    Doucin

    Gallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of third edition.
    Fine inscription from Jean Dutourd.
    €50
  50. Le démon de minuit
    Hervé BAZIN

    Le démon de minuit

    Grasset|Paris 1988|14 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription from the author.
    Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket.
    €40
  51. L'abandon
    Henry de MONFREID

    L'abandon

    Grasset|Paris 1961|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription from Henry de Monfreid.
    Two ex-dono to foot of endpapers, tiny spots to first free endpaper.
    €100
  52. L'enfant sauvage
    Henry de MONFREID

    L'enfant sauvage

    Grasset|Paris 1965|14 x 19 cm|broché
    threeième edition.
    Autograph inscription from Henry de Monfreid to a friend.
    A good copy.
    €80
  53. Les vases communicants
    André BRETON

    Les vases communicants

    Editions des Cahiers Libres|Paris 1932|14 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 2000 copies on vélin Omnia, the only printing with 25 japon, this copy an advance one, non numbered.
    Autograph inscription signed by André Breton to Pierre Lagarde.
    Cover illustrated by Max Ernst.
    Spine and covers marginally sunned, copy retaining its advertising slip.
    €680
  54. Ausonia Victrix.
    Pierre de NOLHAC

    Ausonia Victrix.

    Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1922|13 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition printed in 150 copies, ours numbered on Arches paper.
    Full burgundy morocco binding, spine with 6 raised bands decorated with gilt fillets, gilt letters and collection number at head and foot, turn-ins lined with burgundy box calf and morocco frame, endpapers lined with burgundy box calf, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt with deckled edges, binding signed Charles Benoit.
    Autograph inscription from Pierre de Nolhac "... en souvenir des poètes..." ["... in memory of the poets..."]
    Handsome copy perfectly executed.
    €80
  55. Variations typographiques sur deux poèmes de Raymond Queneau
    Raymond QUENEAU

    Variations typographiques sur deux poèmes de Raymond Queneau

    Editions Dire|Paris 1964|33 x 18 cm|en feuilles
    Edition illustrated with 6 engravings in-fine and original boards by Fernand Michel, one of 100 numbered copies on Chiffon Lana paper and signed by the typographer, author and artist, the only printing.
    Fine printing by Jean Vodaine presented in sheets, under ivory embossed paper covers, half black cloth boards, illustrated covers with manuscript title, unpaginated (24 ff.).
    Autograph signed dedicatory poem by Fernand Michel on verso of front cover, light scuffs with small paper lacks to rear board.
    Rare.
    €900
  56. Rentrez chez vous Bogner!
    Heinrich BÖLL

    Rentrez chez vous Bogner!

    Seuil|Paris 1954|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First French edition for which no deluxe copies were printed, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from the translator to the historian Parias.
    Marginal worming to boards, an angular fold mark at head of second board.
    €40
  57. Lagibasse
    Jean RICHEPIN

    Lagibasse

    Charpentier|Paris 1900|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue.
    Fine inscription from Jean Richepin to Charles Fasquelle: "...Richepin Jean & aussi Auguste & Jules, & Ernest, & Yousouf, car j'ai tous ces prénoms, nom de nom & même de noms, sans quoi je n'eusse point écrit ce roman qui se prétend magique ; est-il si gique que ça? On verra..." ["...Richepin Jean & also Auguste & Jules, & Ernest, & Yousouf, for I have all these first names, by God & even by Gods, without which I would not have written this novel which claims to be magical; is it so gical as that? We shall see..."]
    Spine with small marginal lacks filled and a slight lack at foot, worming, three...
    €680
  58. 10 légendes en marge du livre
    Jean BRULLER [VERCORS] Samuel Ustazade SILVESTRE DE SACY

    10 légendes en marge du livre[Ten Legends in the Margin of the Book]

    Creuzevault frères|Paris 1930|20.50 x 27.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    Illustrated with original color etchings hors texte by Jean Bruller, one of 50 numbered copies on Japon impérial paper, the tirage de tête.
    With 11 original etchings, of which 1 frontispiece, as well as 10 original initials and 10 ornaments by Jean Bruller.
    This copy, like all copies of the tirage de tête, is complete with its suite of first-state etchings, its suite in black and white and an original drawing by Jean Bruller.
    Additionally, there is the third state of a rejected etching.
    Four small traces of adhesive paper to head and foot of endpapers, otherwise a fine copy.
    Rare.
    €1,200
  59. Les raisons perpétuelles de croire (apologétique d'un incroyant)
    Gonzague TRUC

    Les raisons perpétuelles de croire (apologétique d'un incroyant)

    Editions de la Nouvelle revue critique|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.

    Inscribed by Gonzague Truc.

    Some light foxing mainly at the beginning and end of the volume, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €80
  61. Le trésor des flibustiers
    Henry de MONFREID

    Le trésor des flibustiers

    Grasset|Paris 1961|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Henry de Monfreid.
    Minor tears of no consequence at head and foot of joints.
    €100
  62. Les parnassiens
    WILLY [Henry GAUTHIER-VILLARS]

    Les parnassiens

    Gauthier-Villars|Paris 1882|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition published anonymously and printed in very small numbers on Holland paper.
    Deferential autograph inscription signed by Henry Gauthier-Villars known as Willy to Carolus de la Haudardière.
    We include with our copy the complete 12-page autograph manuscript, with deletions and additions that does not appear to be in Henry Gauthier-Villars' hand.
    Spine faded, boards with parchment covers detached and showing lacks, handsome interior condition despite occasional foxing, printed stamp as bookplate opposite the half-title page.
    €300
  63. Les amies
    Jean-Gabriel DARAGNES (to André GIDE)

    Les amies

    A l'enseigne de la guirlande|Bayonne 1919|19.50 x 27.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur

    Edition illustrated with original tailpieces and vignettes by Jean-Gabriel Daragnès engraved on wood, one of 250 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only edition with 30 various Japan.
    Publisher's binding in full flexible boards covered with watered paper, title vignette pasted on the front cover.


    Precious and fine autograph inscription from J.-G. Daragnès to André Gide who signed twice (in black ink then in blue ballpoint pen).


    A tiny lack at the foot of one joint, handsome copy.

    €800
  64. Le bois du templier pendu
    Henri BÉRAUD

    Le bois du templier pendu

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1926|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 290 numbered copies on pure thread paper, ours one of 20 hors commerce copies specially printed for Alin Laubreaux.
    Light worming of no consequence to the final endpaper and to some deckled edges, handsome full-margined copy.
    Very fine full-page autograph inscription signed by the author to Alin Laubreaux: "...vous avez vu naître ce livre, vous l'avez aidé à vivre, il vous appartient presqu'autant qu'à son père. Mais son père vous aime comme un fils et c'est tendrement mon petit Alin qu'avec un air bougon il vous serre sur son coeur..." ["...you have seen this book come to life, you have helped it to live, it belongs to you almost as much as to its...
    €480
  65. Les convictions
    Maxime DU CAMP

    Les convictions

    Librairie Nouvelle|Paris 1858|14 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition printed on laid paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Maxime Du Camp to Jules Clarétie.
    Minor lacks of no importance to the joints, some light foxing, otherwise pleasant copy as issued under plain wrappers.
    €380
  66. Souvenirs de ma vie littéraire
    Maxime GORKI

    Souvenirs de ma vie littéraire

    Simon Kra|Paris 1923|13 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition in French, one of the Service de Presse copies.
    Bradel binding in half pink cloth, faded spine with stains in the middle, hazelnut shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
    Inscribed by the translator Michel Dumesnil de Gramont to Lucien Descaves.
    €60
  67. Un coeur virginal
    Remy de GOURMONT

    Un coeur virginal

    Mercure de France|Paris 1907|12 x 18 cm|relié
    first edition on the current paper it is printed as 18 large paper.
    Binding half black shagreen, back with five nerves, preserved covers.
    Signed autograph from the author to the writer Gaston Derys.
    Beautiful copy.
    €400
  68. Voyage aux eaux des Pyrénées
    Hippolyte Adolphe TAINE

    Voyage aux eaux des Pyrénées

    Hachette & Cie|Paris 1855|12 x 19 cm|relié
    The second edition, published in the same year as the first.
    Half indigo cloth Bradel binding over marbled paper boards by Champs, gilt fleuron to spine, date to foot, navy blue shagreen title-label (very lightly rubbed) covers and spine preserved (upper cover with light scratching where someone has scraped away at the edition statement).
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Hippolyte Taine to Sainte-Beuve.
    A good copy with practically no spotting.
    €1,000
  69. Les stances
    Jean MORÉAS

    Les stances

    Editions de la Plume|Paris 1899|27 x 36 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on China paper, deluxe copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jean Moréas to Karl Boès.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of the author by Antonio de la Gandara.
    Some minor light foxing.
    Our copy is presented in a chemise with red morocco spine, date at foot, marbled paper boards, slipcase with matching morocco borders and marbled paper boards.
    €600
  70. A new testament
    Sherwood ANDERSON

    A new testament

    Boni & Liveright|New-York [New York] 1927|13 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition printed in 265 numbered copies and bearing the author's autograph signature below the justification page.
    Bradel binding, established for the author, in half boards with small corners in old vellum style, smooth spine, black paper boards, contemporary binding.
    A light angular loss at head of first endpaper, otherwise a fine copy.
    €180
  71. La naufragée - Exemplaire de Max Jacob
    (Max JACOB) Francis de MIOMANDRE

    La naufragée - Exemplaire de Max Jacob

    J. Ferenczi & fils|Paris 1922|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of edition.
    Spine slightly warped with two small tears reattached at head and foot, light marginal foxing on some pages.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by the author to Max Jacob: "...au plus ingénieux des poètes / au délicieux Max Jacob / ce livre qu'il eut la bonté de désirer lire..." ["...to the most ingenious of poets / to delightful Max Jacob / this book which he was kind enough to wish to read..."]
    €300
  72. Nos frères farouches - Ragotte
    Jules RENARD

    Nos frères farouches - Ragotte

    Fayard|Paris 1907|13 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition, one of numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
    Beautiful autograph inscription by Jules Renard on half-title page.
    Spine and covers faded in the margins as usual,two small tears on foot of the joints, otherwise a very good copy with edges preserved.
    €800
  73. La morale à Nicolas - Exemplaire de Man Ray
    Georges HUGNET

    La morale à Nicolas - Exemplaire de Man Ray

    All' insegna del Pesce d'Oro|Milano [Milan] 1964|7.50 x 10 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on white vellum, the only printing with 75 copies on celestial blue paper.
    The work illustrated with tailpieces designed by O. Tamburi.
    Spine slightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Georges Hugnet to Man Ray and his wife: "...à Juliette / à Man / pour leur rappeler que j'existe et que je suis toujours leur ami fidèle. Georges..." ["...to Juliette / to Man / to remind them that I exist and that I am always their faithful friend. Georges..."]
    €700
  74. Soleil cou coupé
    Aimé CÉSAIRE

    Soleil cou coupé

    K éditeur|Paris 1948|16.50 x 22 cm|relié

    First edition, one of 100 numbered advance (service de presse) copies on alfa du Marais paper.
    Half brown morocco Bradel binding over marbled paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, gilt date to foot of spine, yellow paper endpapers and pastedowns , advertising band preserved and mounted on guards.
    Light dampstain to foot of covers, a trace of folding to upper cover, foxing to covers and the first few leaves.
    A nicely bound copy.

    A rare and poetic autograph inscription from Aimé Césaire to the Pataphysician Maurice Saillet.

    €1,200
  76. La conquête des étoiles
    Filippo Tommaso MARINETTI

    La conquête des étoiles

    Sansot & Cie|Paris 1909|14 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, falsely stated third edition, qui fut utilisée pour le service de presse, il n'a été tiré que 5 Hollande en grands papiers.
    Handsome full-page autograph inscription, dated, from the author to Marguerite Burnat-Provins.
    Two tiny lacks, not serious, to head and to foot of the spine, clear stains to lower cover, occasional foxing.
    €1,000
  77. Yanthis
    Jean LORRAIN

    Yanthis

    Charpentier & Fasquelle|Paris 1894|13 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition of which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
    Half black morocco binding, smooth spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jean Lorrain to his friend Jules Grasset.
    €400
  78. Le matériel humain
    Paul RAYNAL

    Le matériel humain

    Stock|Paris 1946|14.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
    New edition, one of 260 numbered copies on laid paper, ours one of 40 hors commerce, the only deluxe copies.
    Inscribed by Paul Raynal to Paul Gavault.
    Endpapers lightly and partially shaded without gravity, otherwise handsome copy with full margins.
    €80
  79. Ctésippe
    (to Maria CASARES) Jean BLOCH-MICHEL

    Ctésippe

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
    Fine autograph inscription from the author to Maria Casarès.
    Spine sunned, two light dampstains affecting the head of the first cover and the foot of the second cover, without any damage to the interior condition.
    €80
  80. Potiron
    Georges COURTELINE, Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN

    Potiron

    Marpon & Flammarion|Paris s. d. [1890]|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper, with only 10 deluxe copies printed on Holland paper.
    Contemporary half-green shagreen binding, spine with 5 raised bands, covers and spine preserved at front of volume, front cover illustrated in colors by Steinlen.
    Our copy is enhanced with an autograph visiting card by the author mounted on stub on the half-title page.
    Minor surface wear to headcaps, otherwise handsome copy.
    €180
  81. Axël
    Auguste de VILLIERS DE L'ISLE-ADAM

    Axël

    Maison Quantin|Paris 1890|14 x 23 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in half mint green cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, red sheep title-label showing minor rubbing, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, minor rubbing to edges, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Jean de Mitty's copy, with his autograph ownership inscription at head of half-title page.
    Some minor foxing, pale dampstain affecting head of certain pages.
    Bookplate pasted to verso of front board.
    €250
  82. Colombes et couleuvres
    Roger de BEAUVOIR

    Colombes et couleuvres

    Librairie Nouvelle|Paris 1854|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Our copy contains an autograph letter from the author, 1/2 page, pasted to the verso of the front cover.
    Spine faded, two slight corner losses to front cover, handsome interior condition with virtually no foxing.
    €80
  83. Simplice ou les zigzags d'un bachelier
    Albert CASTELNAU

    Simplice ou les zigzags d'un bachelier

    L.Grollier|Paris 1866|11 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bound in half chocolate shagreen, spine with four raised bands decorated with cold fillets, minor rubbing to spine without consequence, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, minor rubbing to edges without consequence, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Rare autograph inscription from Albert Castelnau.
    Occasional light foxing.
    €80
  84. Mafarka le futuriste
    Filippo Tommaso MARINETTI

    Mafarka le futuristeMafarka the Futurist

    Sansot & Cie|Paris 1909|12.50 x 18 cm|broché
    MARINETTI Filippo Tommaso
    Mafarka le Futuriste
    [Mafarka the Futurist]
    Sansot & Cie, Paris 1909, 12,5 x 18 cm, original wrappers
    First edition, of which there were no grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    Autograph inscription from Filippo-Tommaso Marinetti.
    Slight foxing mostly on the endpapers, otherwise internally good.
    $ 1 250
    €1,000
  85. Théâtre III : Georgette Lemeunier - Le torrent - La bascule
    Maurice DONNAY

    Théâtre III : Georgette Lemeunier - Le torrent - La bascule

    Charpentier|Paris 1908|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First collective edition on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in half mouse-grey cloth, smooth spine decorated with a central gilt floral motif, date and double gilt fillets at foot, hazelnut shagreen title-label showing traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed by Paul Vié.
    Our copy is enhanced with a recto-verso autograph note by the author pasted onto an endpaper.
    €70
  86. Education de prince
    Maurice DONNAY

    Education de prince

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1895|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in half mouse-grey cloth, smooth spine decorated with a central gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, hazelnut shagreen title-label with traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, upper corners slightly bumped, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed by Paul Vié.
    Signed autograph inscription from Maurice Donnay to Henri Lavedan.
    Furthermore, our copy is enriched with an autograph note from the author addressed to the same recipient.
    €80
  87. Théâtre IV : L'autre danger - Le retour de Jérusalem
    Maurice DONNAY

    Théâtre IV : L'autre danger - Le retour de Jérusalem

    Charpentier|Paris 1909|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition printed on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in half mouse-grey cloth, smooth spine decorated with a central gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, hazelnut shagreen title-label with traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, lower corners slightly bumped, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed by Paul Vié.
    Our copy is enriched with an autograph note recto-verso by the author.
    A small marginal tear skilfully repaired on the first page.
    €70
  88. L'autre danger
    Maurice DONNAY

    L'autre danger

    Charpentier & Fasquelle|Paris 1903|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, of which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
    Bradel binding in half mouse-grey cloth, smooth spine decorated with a central gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, hazel shagreen title-label showing some rubbing, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed by Paul Vié.
    Inscribed by Maurice Donnay to Henri Lavedan.
    €70
  89. La nuit singulière
    Pierre-Jakez HELIAS

    La nuit singulière

    Editions de Fallois|Paris 1990|15.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Signed autograph inscription by Pierre Jakez Hélias to a woman named Suzy.
    Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
    €40
  90. Sanguines
    Pierre LOUŸS

    Sanguines

    Charpentier|Paris 1903|12 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in full blue boards, spine very slightly faded, navy shagreen title-label, covers and spine preserved (tiny marginal corner lacks restored on first cover and three lacks to spine).
    Signed and inscribed copy from Pierre Louys to André Beaunier.
    €250
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