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  1. Bérénice
    Robert BRASILLACH

    Bérénice

    Les sept couleurs|Paris 1954|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, deluxe copy.
    Handsome copy.
    €350
  2. Ibsen
    LUGNE-POE [Aurélien-Marie LUGNE]

    Ibsen

    Editions Rieder|Paris 1936|15 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Back insolated, a stain at the bottom of the second board.
    Illustrated book of 40 plates inset.
    Autograph dedication signed Lugné-Poëau Professor Gosset.
    €100
  3. La Pléiade françoise
    Charles MARTY-LAVEAUX

    La Pléiade françoise

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1896-1898|13.50 x 21.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    New edition enriched with notes and biographical notices by Charles Marty-Laveaux, one of 230 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only printing after 18 copies on China paper.
    Bradel binding in half black morocco, smooth spines, gilt dates at foot of spines, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, front covers preserved.
    A rare and handsome copy.

    €300
  4. Théâtre de Clara Gazul, romans, nouvelles
    Prosper MÉRIMÉE

    Théâtre de Clara Gazul, romans, nouvelles

    Gallimard • , Bibliothèque de La Pléiade|Paris 1978|10.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui souple
    Pléiade library edition printed on Bible paper.
    Publisher's binding in full green grained sheep, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets, blue top edge, complete with its glassine, dust jacket and slipcase.
    Handsome copy.
    €35
  5. Carton d'invitation aux conférences "La révolution intestinale" et "La philosophie arrachée des chaires de l'université et mise dans les rues de Paris" au théâtre Raymond Duncan
    Raymond DUNCAN

    Carton d'invitation aux conférences "La révolution intestinale" et "La philosophie arrachée des chaires de l'université et mise dans les rues de Paris" au théâtre Raymond Duncan

    Théâtre Raymond Duncan|Paris s. d. [1922]|12 x 8 cm|une feuille
    Rare invitation card to attend the conferences of Raymond Duncan, in the works of Louis Anquetin gathered and presented at Cubat on December 12 and December 16, 1922.
    Nice copy.
    The invitation card is illustrated with a wood engraved by Louis Anquetin.
    €150
  6. Théâtre et poésie. Shakespeare et Yeats
    Yves BONNEFOY

    Théâtre et poésie. Shakespeare et Yeats

    Mercure de France|Paris 1998|15.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First collected edition, one of 29 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  7. Le théâtre italien
    Guillaume APOLLINAIRE

    Le théâtre italien

    Louis Michaud|Paris s. d. [circa 1910]|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, with no deluxe copies printed.
    Preface by Ugo Capponi, study on Italian theater in France by C. Simond.
    Work illustrated with 44 engravings and portraits.
    Two tears neatly repaired to the slightly sunned spine.
    €50
  8. Elseneur
    Michel BUTOR

    Elseneur

    Volumen|Paris 1979|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 1,000 numbered copies.
    A pleasant copy.
    Signed and dated presentation inscription from Michel Butor to Joëlle Bensa.

    €60
  9. Les oeuvres
    Jean-François REGNARD

    Les oeuvres

    Chez Pierre Ribou|à Paris 1708|9.50 x 16.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First collected edition of Regnard's works. This edition reproduces the text from the original editions but without the title page. The first edition of Le Légataire universel, dated 1708, and La critique du légataire, also from 1708, were added at the end of volume II. The edition contains an engraved half-title, a frontispiece for each play in volume I, a frontispiece for Democrite and one for Les Menechmes. It appears that the one for Les folies amoureuses is missing. Le légataire universel has a frontispiece and a title vignette. According to Brunet, these works appeared in 1714 with a title page dated 1708.
    Contemporary full brown sheep binding. Decorated spine...
    €450
  10. Farces et moralités
    Octave MIRBEAU

    Farces et moralités

    Charpentier|Paris 1904|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on current paper.
    Binding in half red percaline, smooth back adorned with a golden floret, double golden net tail, black titan title piece, marbled paper plates, preserved covers.
    Stamp printed from the archives of the French Comedy on the title page.
    Precious autograph signed by Octave Mirbeau: "A Remy de Gourmont, his friend Octave Mirbeau."
    €800
  11. Manuscrit expliquant sa pièce de théâtre "A-6-Roc" créée à Lausanne
    Maurice BÉJART

    Manuscrit expliquant sa pièce de théâtre "A-6-Roc" créée à Lausanne Manuscript explaining his play A-6-ROC first performed in Lausanne

    s. d. [ca 1991]|21 x 29.70 cm|10 feuillets

    Handwritten manuscript signed by the choreographer Maurice Béjart. 

    10 leaves written in blue pen. Handwritten pagination.
    Maurice Béjart's handwritten proofs for his book Béjart-theâtre: A-6-Roc (éditions Plume, 1992), about his play A-6-Roc, first performed in the same year at the Vidy theatre in Lausanne.
    After the foundation of “Béjart Ballet Lausanne” and his definitive departure from Belgium in 1987, Béjart continues to stage operas, produce films and publish several books (novel, memories, personal diary...). In addition, he wrote and directed his third play A-6-Roc performed in Lausanne in 1992, which he published...

    €2,300
  12. “Let us never forget the glory of human nature. We are the greatest Gods, Christs and Buddhas are but waves on the boundless ocean that I am”
    Manuscrit autographe à propos de la mémoire et de sa pièce "A-6-Roc"
    Maurice BÉJART

    Manuscrit autographe à propos de la mémoire et de sa pièce "A-6-Roc"Handwritten manuscript regarding the memory and his play A-6 ROC

    s. d. [ca 1991]|21 x 29.70 cm|9 feuillets

    Handwritten manuscript signed by the choreographer Maurice Béjart, sent to his publisher with a handwritten letter on two leaves.

    9 leaves, 145 lines written in blue pen. Hand-pagination of the manuscript (1-7) and the letter to his publisher (a-b).
    Maurice Béjart's handwritten reflections, entitled “Mémoire” “Memoirs,” make up the last chapter of his work Béjart-theâtre: A-6-ROC (Editions Plume, 1992), regarding his eponymous play that was created the same year in Lausanne.
    After the foundation of “Béjart Ballet Lausanne” and his definitive departure from Belgium in 1987, Béjart continues to stage operas, produce...

    €2,300
  13. Electre ou la chute des masques
    Marguerite YOURCENAR

    Electre ou la chute des masques[Electra, or The Fall of the Masks]

    Plon|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, this copy one of 10 hors commerce, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
    A nice copy despite the very slightly sunned spine.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Marguerite Yourcenar to Maurice Bourdel, director of publishing house Plon, and his wife : "... cette Electre perdue dans "un monde où l'ordre n'est pas"

    €2,800
  14. Le bourreau du Pérou
    Georges RIBEMONT-DESSAIGNES

    Le bourreau du Pérou

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Montgolfier paper, ours unnumbered, the only deluxe copies along with 40 on Holland paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €180
  15. Le chandelier
    Alfred de MUSSET

    Le chandelier

    Charpentier|Paris 1850|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    Second separate edition.
    Some small foxing.
    €80
  16. Carmosine
    Alfred de MUSSET

    Carmosine

    Charpentier|Paris 1865|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First separate edition.
    Two lacks to head and to foot of spine.
    €40
  17. Arsène et Cléopâtre
    André PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES

    Arsène et Cléopâtre

    Gallimard|Paris 1981|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  18. Angèle
    Alexandre DUMAS

    Angèle

    Charpentier|Paris 1834|14 x 22 cm|relié
    Rare first edition, illustrated with a very handsome etched frontispiece by Célestin Nanteuil. Charpentier catalogue at rear of 4 pages.
    Half bronze-gilt percaline binding with corners signed U. Zaugg ca 1880. Smooth spine. Black glazed shagreen title-label. Poppy-patterned paper on gold ground. Top edge gilt. Binding executed on uncut wrappers. Original jonquil covers preserved. Scattered browning. Traces of rubbing to headcaps.
    Joseph Dumas bookplate designed and engraved by Henry André (1922) depicting a ruined castle on a promontory within a Gothic altarpiece. Joseph Dumas: resistance fighter, deputy of the Seine and great collector of romantic works.
    Handsome copy...
    €950
  19. Marguerite Jamois
    Henri-René LENORMAND

    Marguerite Jamois

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1950|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 112 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  20. Yves Montand
    Christian MÉGRET

    Yves Montand

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1953|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    Iconography.
    €100
  21. Jacques Copeau ou l'absolu dans l'art
    Marcel DOISY

    Jacques Copeau ou l'absolu dans l'art

    Le cercle du livre|Paris 1954|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1600 numbered copies on Alfa paper, ours one of 100 out of trade, only leading copies.
    Nice copy.
    Iconography.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Marcel Doisy to Madeleine Horn-Monval.
    €60
  22. Charles Dullin
    Jean SARMENT

    Charles Dullin

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1950|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 112 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    A photographic portrait of Charles Dullin as frontispiece.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  25. Petit théâtre
    Federico GARCÍA LORCA, Albert DUBOUT

    Petit théâtre

    Les lettres mondiales|Paris 1951|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    New edition of the French translation illustrated by Albert Dubout, one of 1000 numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Handsome copy despite a shadow on the first endpaper.
    €120
  26. Théâtre de la foire. Recueil de pièces représentées aux Saint-Germain et Saint-Laurent précédé d'un essai historique sur les spectacles forains
    Eugène d' AURIAC

    Théâtre de la foire. Recueil de pièces représentées aux Saint-Germain et Saint-Laurent précédé d'un essai historique sur les spectacles forains

    Garnier frères|Paris 1878|13.50 x 21.50 cm|2 volumes reliés en 1
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Half red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments adorned at angles and centers with gilt floral motifs, some traces of rubbing to spine, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, corners slightly bumped, bookplate pasted on pastedown, contemporary binding.
    Handsome copy despite a shadow left by a bookmark on pages 218-219.
    Rare.
    €300
  27. Notes et documents sur l'histoire des théâtres de Paris au XVIIème siècle
    Jean-Nicolas de TRALAGE, Paul-Louis JACOB

    Notes et documents sur l'histoire des théâtres de Paris au XVIIème siècle

    Chez Jouaust, Librairie des Bibliophiles|Paris 1880|10.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition established and arranged by bibliophile Jacob from the original manuscript, one of 550 numbered copies on laid paper.
    Half hazel shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands slightly faded, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  28. Oeuves choisies de Dancourt
    DANCOURT [Florent CARTON]

    Oeuves choisies de Dancourt

    De l'Imprimerie de P. Didot l'Aîné et de Firmin Didot|Paris 1810|8 x 13.50 cm|5 volumes reliés
    New edition.
    Contemporary half red glazed calf bindings, smooth spines decorated with gilt fillets and dentelles, boards, pastedowns and endpapers of marbled paper.
    Spines slightly faded, headcaps rubbed, some foxing.
    €150
  29. 1915. Revue de guerre en deux actes
    Lucien RIP, Henri RUDAUX

    1915. Revue de guerre en deux actes

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1915|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Work illustrated by Rip and Henri Rudaux.
    Small marginal lacks to boards, some foxing affecting mainly the endpapers.
    A full-margined copy.
    €250
  30. Demain n'existe pas. - L'automate
    Julien GREEN

    Demain n'existe pas. - L'automate

    Seuil|Paris 1985|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    first edition for which it was not drawn from great papers.
    Nice copy.
    Signed autograph of Julien Green Guy (Dupré) and his wife Thérèse.
    €60
  31. Les uns et les autres
    Paul VERLAINE

    Les uns et les autres

    Léon Vanier|Paris 1891|12 x 18 cm|broché
    First separate edition.
    Handsome copy despite minor traces of discoloration to the margins of the leaves.
    €100
  32. Les Amazones revoltées, roman moderne. Comedie en cinq actes. Sur l'histoire universelle et la fable. Avec des notes politiques. Sur les travaux d'Hercule, la chevalerie militaire, & la decouverte du nouveau momnde, &c. &c. &c.
    Louis LE MAINGRE DE BOUCICAULT

    Les Amazones revoltées, roman moderne. Comedie en cinq actes. Sur l'histoire universelle et la fable. Avec des notes politiques. Sur les travaux d'Hercule, la chevalerie militaire, & la decouverte du nouveau momnde, &c. &c. &c.

    S. n. • [ Le Maingre de Boucicault]|à Rotterdam 1738|9 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition, second issue with cancel title page, rare, published anonymously by the author. Title mark with sphere.
    Contemporary full brown sheep binding. Spine with raised bands decorated with 5 fleurons and dotted pattern. Brown morocco title-label. Upper headcap worn. Loss at tail. Upper joint cracked at head and tail. Lower joint narrowly cracked at head. Rubbing.
    A theatrical work that constitutes a curiosity, with both mythological and utopian subject matter. The action takes place in Colchis, land of the ancient Amazons, under Turkish rule. The Amazons seek to free themselves from the grand lord who dominates them, but in this war, there is neither death nor battle, the...
    €400
  33. La fête de Molière, comédie en 1 acte et en vers. A-propos pour l'anniversaire de la naissance de Molière
    Alexis MARTIN

    La fête de Molière, comédie en 1 acte et en vers. A-propos pour l'anniversaire de la naissance de Molière

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1860|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Binding half red sheepskin, slightly burnished back with five nerves, dotted and double gilded boxes on the back, piece of black sheepskin, traces of friction on the joints, flat, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers.
    Some small foxing.
    Beautiful autograph dated, rhymed and signed by Alexis Martin to the painter Edmond Morin: "... To Mr. Edmmond Morin, illustrator of the bibliophile in love.The nightingale answers the blackbird / the warbler the cuckoo / You gave me a pearl / And I bring you a pebble. "
    €100
  34. Incognito
    Stany ORBIER

    Incognito

    Calmann Lévy|Paris 1902|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, only leading copies.
    A bit split in the foot, some small marginal tears on the boards, pleasant interior state.
    Signed autograph of Stany Orbier to Mary Hesse.
    €60
  35. La tulipe à Jeanne d'Arc
    Auguste RICARD

    La tulipe à Jeanne d'Arc

    J.N. Barba|Paris 1825|13.50 x 22 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in full grey cloth, smooth spine, black shagreen title-label, gilt date, gilt monogram and coat of arms at head of front board, original wrappers preserved.
    Some foxing, pale dampstain to margins of leaves.
    Rare.






    €80
  36. Le père humilié
    Paul CLAUDEL

    Le père humilié

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    Revised new edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on laid paper.
    Binding after the original design by Paul Bonet.
    Head slightly pinched, otherwise handsome copy.
    €60
  37. L'église
    Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE

    L'église

    Denoël & Steele|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the tirage de tête after 10 Japon and 20 Hollande paper.
    Endpapers very slightly and partially shaded, not serious.
    Rare and nice copy complete with its folding frontispiece.
    €1,500
  38. Les voyages au théatre
    Jules VERNE, Adolphe d' ENNERY

    Les voyages au théatre

    Hetzel|Paris 1881|16.50 x 24.50 cm|relié
    First edition. 68 illustrations, including 14 plates after drawings by Benett and Meyer. Catalogue AQ in fine for the year 1882 (a later issue of the printing contains a catalogue from 1889). This is the same printing that served for the publisher's different formats: in wrappers, half-shagreen, or clothbound.
    Special publisher's binding, with the first type theater curtain. Red cloth. Jauzac attributes it to Lenègre. Spine with ornate compartments. Brown endpapers.
    First cover good, but upper right corner worn at bottom. Spine fairly good with discreet stains. Headcaps somewhat rubbed and softened. Corners rubbed, the 2 on the second cover slightly bent. Second cover with a darker...
    €550
  39. Intermezzo
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    Intermezzo

    Grasset|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies service.
    Back very slightly insolated without gravity.
    Signed autograph of Jean Giraudoux to Gaston Rageot.
    €100
  40. Lidoire et la biscotte
    Georges COURTELINE, José ROY

    Lidoire et la biscotte

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

    Bobard

    Fasquelle|Paris 1931|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
    Back and flat lightly and marginally discolored, small bites on the slices of some sheets, otherwise nice copy.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph dated 1958 and signed by Gisèle Casadessus to his friend Albert Dubeux: "... who will have collected with rare affectionate patience the works that are" extremely rare "of his faithful Jean Sarment."
    €40
  42. La Madone des ordures. Nostra dona dei bordilhas
    André BENEDETTO

    La Madone des ordures. Nostra dona dei bordilhas

    Pierre Jean Oswald|Paris 1973|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Autograph dedication signed by André Benedetto to Charles Dobzynski: "... a Sunday of January in a strange theater ..."
    Nice copy.
    €50
  43. Le chevalier de Colomb
    François PORCHÉ

    Le chevalier de Colomb

    Emile-Paul frères|Paris 1923|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
    Autograph dedication signed by François Porché to Alfred Machard.
    Back and first board partially insolated.
    €60
  44. Théâtre inédit en français. Tome I : L'étrange gentleman. - Le mémorial de M. Rossignol. - Tome II : Bec de gaz... suivi de Les coquettes de village
    Charles DICKENS

    Théâtre inédit en français. Tome I : L'étrange gentleman. - Le mémorial de M. Rossignol. - Tome II : Bec de gaz... suivi de Les coquettes de village

    Editions M.P. Trémois|Paris 1930|12 x 19 cm|2 volumes brochés
    First edition of the French translation, one of 12 copies on pur fil paper for the first volume, deluxe copy, one of the copies on alfa paper, the only printing for the second volume.
    In reality a few presentation copies on Japan paper were also printed.
    Some foxing, mainly on the endpapers and on certain fore-edges.
    €250
  45. Le livre des reines
    Francis VIELÉ-GRIFFIN

    Le livre des reines

    Mercure de France|Paris 1929|22.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 130 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 30 hors commerce copies bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.
    Minor stains of no consequence to the endpapers.
    €100
  46. Eros vainqueur
    Jean LORRAIN

    Eros vainqueur

    Rouart & Lerolle & Cie|Paris s. d. [1909]|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Lyrical tale set to music by Pierre de Breville.
    Unlettered spine with a small tear at head, foxing on second cover.
    Rare.
    €80
  47. La reine Juana 1507-1555
    Alexandre PARODI

    La reine Juana 1507-1555

    E. Dentu|Paris 1893|17 x 24 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in half brick red percaline with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, black shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Champs.
    Rare and handsome copy.



    €150
  48. Au zanzi des coeurs
    Paul-Jean TOULET, René DALIZE

    Au zanzi des coeurs

    Le Divan|Paris 1931|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies after 40 Japan.
    The work illustrated with an original etching by Yvonne Préveraud as frontispiece.
    Handsome copy despite minor spotting of no consequence to the endpapers.
    €40
  49. La dame à la faulx
    SAINT-POL-ROUX

    La dame à la faulx

    Mercure de France|Paris 1899|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    A nice copy.
    €80
  50. Polyphème
    Albert SAMAIN

    Polyphème

    Mercure de France|Paris 1906|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition for which it was not drawn large papers.
    Autograph signed by an unknown hand: "To Stascia of Orange, from the chorege".
    €70
  51. Epilogue des saisons humaines
    SAINT-POL-ROUX

    Epilogue des saisons humaines

    Mercure de France|Paris 1899|16 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Unlettered spine lightly sunned with lacks, worming and slight corner lacks to boards, a more significant lack at head of rear board.
    Rare.
    €100
  52. Les templiers [Ensemble] Les femmes [Ensemble] Les précepteurs [Ensemble] L'abbé de l'Epée [Ensemble] Le tyran domestique
    RAYNOUART, Charles-Albert DEMOUSTIER

    Les templiers [Ensemble] Les femmes [Ensemble] Les précepteurs [Ensemble] L'abbé de l'Epée [Ensemble] Le tyran domestique

    Chez Giguet et Michaud • Maradan • André|Paris 1806|13 x 20 cm|relié
    Factitious collection comprising 5 pieces detailed as follows:
    Les Templiers. Raynouart. 1806. Giguet et Michaud. One frontispiece depicting the Grand Master of the Templars. First edition.
    Les femmes. Demoustier. Year 3 (1794). Maradan.
    Les précepteurs. Fabre D'Eglantine. Year 8 (1798). Imprimerie de la République. First edition, bearing the manuscript signature of Fabre d'Eglantine fils, publisher of this posthumous play.
    L'abbé de l'épée. Bouilly. Year 8 (1798). André. First edition.
    Le tyran domestique. Alexandre Duval. 1805. Vente. First edition.
    Contemporary full mottled sheep binding. Smooth spine decorated...
    €400
  53. Cahiers Renaud-Barrault N°31. Théâtres lointains
    COLLECTIF

    Cahiers Renaud-Barrault N°31. Théâtres lointains

    Julliard|Paris Novembre 1960|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of this issue devoted to Japanese theaters, ancient Egypt, Mexico, one of 15 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais, the only deluxe copies.
    Contributions by Jean-Louis Barrault, René Sieffert "Aspects du théâtre classique japonais", André Frank "D'Antonin Artaud aux cérémonies hittites", Miguel Leon-Portilla "Dramaturgie de l'ancien Mexique"...
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  54. Cahiers Renaud-Barrault N°34. Le voyage et le rêve
    COLLECTIF

    Cahiers Renaud-Barrault N°34. Le voyage et le rêve

    Julliard|Paris Mars 1961|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of this issue devoted to the sea and the spirit of adventure, one of 15 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais, the only deluxe copies.
    Contributions by Saint-John Perse "Et vous, mers..." and "Les tragédiennes sont venues...", Stéphane Mallarmé "Au sel souci de voyager", Charles Baudelaire "Le voyage", P.J. Toulet "Journal et voyages", Georges Schéhadé "Manuscrit de scène du premier tableau de "Voyage", André Pieyre de Mandiargues "Le voyage"...
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  55. Cahiers Renaud-Barrault N°26. Molière Anouilh
    MOLIÈRE, Jean ANOUILH

    Cahiers Renaud-Barrault N°26. Molière Anouilh

    Julliard|Paris Mai 1959|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of this issue devoted to Molière and Anouilh, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais, the only deluxe copies.
    Contributions by Jean Anouilh "Présence de Molière" and "Episode de la vie d'un auteur" and "Histoire de M. Mauvette et de la fin du monde", Jean-Louis Barrault "Depuis Chaptal" and "Notre troisième aventure bordelaise", André Frank "Rencontres d'une comédie humaine", Roland Laudenbach "Anouilh cinéaste"...
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  56. La fin du monde
    Sacha GUITRY, Henri JADOUX

    La fin du monde

    Raoul Solar|Paris 1954|19 x 24.50 cm|broché sous chemise
    Edition decorated with original illustrations by Henri Jadoux, one of 85 numbered copies on Johannot vellum, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  57. Le donneur d'illusions
    Paul-Napoléon ROINARD

    Le donneur d'illusions

    Imprimerie Coeurderoy|Neufchatel-en-Bray [Neufchâtel-en-Bray] 1920|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    first edition of which there is no mention of large papers.
    Autographed autograph dedication of the author of Paul-Napoleon Roinard to the poet Contreras.
    Small tears glued back to the back.
    €100
  58. Comédies et actes divers
    Samuel BECKETT

    Comédies et actes divers

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1966|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Samuel Beckett to Gaetan Picon.
    €1,200
  59. Théâtre panique
    Fernando ARRABAL

    Théâtre panique

    Christian Bourgois|Paris 1967|12 x 20 cm|broché
    first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
    Autograph signed by Fernando Arrabal to Pierre Dumayet.
    Pleasant copy.
    €60
  60. La mouche bleue
    Marcel AYMÉ

    La mouche bleue

    Gallimard|Paris 1957|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition, one of the review copies service.
    Autograph signed by Marcel Aymé to Jean Blanzat.
    Restored cover.
    €200
  61. Ibsen
    LUGNE-POE [Aurélien-Marie LUGNE]

    Ibsen

    Editions Rieder|Paris 1936|15 x 20 cm|broché
    first edition on plain paper.
    A beautiful autographed sketch, dated and signed by Lugne Poe: "To Mademoiselle Binois, who has two mothers, daughter of Terpsichore & Thalie! .. + friend of Suzanne Després & de Lugne-Poe" enriched with a self-portrait of face.
    Illustrated book of 40 boards inset.
    Pleasant copy.
    €150
  63. Au théâtre. Troisième série
    Léon BLUM

    Au théâtre. Troisième série

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1910|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half turquoise morocco binding, spine very slightly faded with five raised bands set with black fillets and decorated with black compartments, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, original wrappers and spine preserved.
    Handsome copy, beautifully bound.

    €60
  64. Mes noces d'or avec la poésie. Récitals 1975-1976
    Mary MARQUET

    Mes noces d'or avec la poésie. Récitals 1975-1976

    Jacques Grancher|Paris 1976|11 x 17.50 cm|broché
    first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
    Signed autograph signed by Mary Marquet.
    Wrinkled back, otherwise pleasant copy.
    €30
  65. Manette Salomon
    Edmond de GONCOURT

    Manette Salomon

    G. Charpentier & E. Fasquelle|Paris 1896|15.50 x 24 cm|relié
    first edition of the theatrical adaptation realized by Edmond de Goncourt.
    Bradel binding in half gray half-perk, smooth back, date and double golden filet in tail, piece of title of shagreen navy, plates marbled paper, preserved covers, Contemporary binding.
    Precious signed autograph dedication of the author from Edmond de Goncourt to the administrator and theater man Antoine.
    In addition, on the two white guards of the binding, our copy includes signed autographs from May 1919, the creators of the various parts of the play (Charles) Moncharmont, theaterman, creator of plays, notably Cyrano of Bergerac, which he introduced to the whole of Europe, and director for 35...
    €750
  66. Lettres à Roger Blin
    Jean GENET

    Lettres à Roger Blin[Letters to Roger Blin]

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Genet to Margaret Bendy.
    Illustrations.
    Spine slightly sunned, not serious.
    €1,200
  67. Amal et la lettre du roi
    Rabîndranâth TAGORE, André GIDE

    Amal et la lettre du roi

    Nrf|Paris 1924|9.50 x 16 cm|relié
    New edition of the French translation established by André Gide, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in half cardboard imitating vellum, smooth spine, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Handsome copy.
    €150
  68. Saint-Brieuc des Choux
    Alfred JARRY

    Saint-Brieuc des Choux

    Mercure de France|Paris 1964|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 40 numbered Arches copies, deluxe issue after 20 on Holland paper.
    Fine copy.
    €150
  69. Casanova, comédie parodique
    Guillaume APOLLINAIRE

    Casanova, comédie parodique

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1600 numbered copies on laid paper.
    A small stain at the foot of the spine, otherwise a handsome copy.









    €50
  70. Le babour
    Félicien MARCEAU

    Le babour

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
    A handsome copy.
    .
    €180
  71. Le roi Lear
    Pierre LOTI, Emile VEDEL

    Le roi Lear

    Calmann-Lévy|Paris 1904|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    New edition of the French translation by Pierre Loti and Emile Vedel.
    Signed autograph Emile Vedel Dr. Belières enriched with the handwritten signature of Pierre Loti.
    A small lack filled Length of a flat, traces of folds in margins flat.
    €300
  72. La mégère apprivoisée
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    La mégère apprivoisée

    Gallimard|Paris 1957|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine slightly sunned and creased.
    €150
  78. Le cavalier seul
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    Le cavalier seul

    Gallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, review copy.
    Signed autograph of Jacques Audiberti Raymond Gallimard.
    €80
  79. Le cavalier seul
    Jacques AUDIBERTI

    Le cavalier seul

    Gallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pur fil.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally discolored as usual.



    €100
  80. La robe mauve de Valentine
    Françoise SAGAN

    La robe mauve de Valentine

    Julliard|Paris 1963|12.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches paper, deluxe copies.
    Nice copy.
    €480
  81. Les violons parfois
    Françoise SAGAN

    Les violons parfois

    Julliard|Paris 1962|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches paper, deluxe copies.
    Nice copy.
    €480
  82. Les troyennes
    EURIPIDE, Jean-Paul SARTRE

    Les troyennes

    Gallimard|Paris 1965|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the adaptation by Jean-Paul Sartre, one of 80 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    A handsome copy.
    €450
  83. La politique coloniale du Père Ubu
    Georges ROUAULT, Ambroise VOLLARD

    La politique coloniale du Père Ubu

    Georges Crès & Cie|Paris 1919|15.50 x 24 cm|agrafé
    First edition illustrated with two drawings by Georges Rouault, with fourth edition statement.
    Spine and covers marginally discolored as usual, first endpaper partially shadowed, two lacks to foot of front cover and first endpaper.
    €60
  85. Le roi Candaule
    André GIDE

    Le roi Candaule

    Nrf|Paris 1930|11 x 16.50 cm|broché
    New edition, one of 1012 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only printing after 330 copies on Holland paper.
    Spine slightly sunned.
    €20
  86. Biribi
    Georges DARIEN, Marcel LAURAS

    Biribi

    Fasquelle|Paris 1906|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper, only 10 copies were printed on Holland paper in deluxe format.
    Bradel binding in red half-cloth, smooth spine, double gilt fillet at foot, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
    Cover and drawings by Bernard Naudin including one double-page spread.
    €150
  87. Théâtre III & IV
    Georges COURTELINE

    Théâtre III & IV

    François Bernouard|Paris 1926|14.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    New edition published in the complete works of the author, one of 1240 numbered copies on laid Navarre, ours unjustified.
    Binding half morocco burgundy with corners, back with four nerves set with dotted gold adorned with quintuple gilded boxes, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, bookplate pasted on a contreplat, wrappers and back preserved and bound in, head golden, contemporary binding signed Kauffmann & Horclais.
    Signed autograph of Georges Courteline: "A Achilles Sacerdote and the great Jenny, their friend."
    Some spots affecting mainly the first guard and some margins of some leaves.
    Copy nicely established.
    €120
  88. Théâtre V
    Georges COURTELINE

    Théâtre V

    François Bernouard|Paris 1927|14.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    New edition published in the complete works of the author, one of 1240 numbered copies on laid Navarre, ours unjustified.
    Binding half morocco burgundy with corners, back with four nerves set with dotted gold adorned with quintuple gilded boxes, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, bookplate pasted on a contreplat, wrappers and back preserved and bound in, head golden, contemporary binding signed Kauffmann & Horclais.
    Signed autograph of Georges Courteline: "A great Jenny, his humble friend ..."
    Some spots affecting mainly the first guard and some margins of some leaves.
    Copy nicely established.
    €120
  89. Le miroir concave suivis de rimes
    Georges COURTELINE

    Le miroir concave suivis de rimes

    François Bernouard|Paris 1926|14.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    New edition published in the complete works of the author, one of 1240 numbered copies on laid Navarre, ours unjustified.
    Binding half morocco burgundy with corners, back with four nerves set with dotted gold adorned with quintuple gilded boxes, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, bookplate pasted on a contreplat, wrappers and back preserved and bound in, head golden, contemporary binding signed Kauffmann & Horclais.
    Signed autograph of Georges Courteline: "A Jenny Sacerdote, infinitely loving memory of his most devoted and sincere friend ..."
    Some foxing.
    Copy nicely established.
    €120
  90. Les Linottes suivies de Tante Henriette (nouvelle inédite)
    Georges COURTELINE

    Les Linottes suivies de Tante Henriette (nouvelle inédite)

    François Bernouard|Paris 1926|14.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
    New edition published in the complete works of the author, one of 1240 numbered copies on laid Navarre, ours unjustified.
    Binding half morocco burgundy with corners, back with four nerves set with dotted gold adorned with quintuple gilded boxes, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, bookplate pasted on a contreplat, wrappers and back preserved and bound in, head golden, contemporary binding signed Kauffmann & Horclais.
    Signed autograph of Georges Courteline: "A Jenny Sacerdote, between artists and with all my heart."
    Some foxing.
    Copy nicely established.
    €120
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