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  1. Asmodée
    François MAURIAC

    Asmodée

    Grasset|Paris 1938|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 28 numbered copies on Japon, tirage de tête.
    Autograph inscription from François Mauriac to Louis Brun, director of Editions Grasset : "... mon pemier essai au théâtre..."
    Louis Brun's ex-librisprinted in front of the half title.
    A very good copy with good margins.
    €1,000
  2. Le baiser
    Georges-Antoine ROCHEGROSSE, Théodore de BANVILLE

    Le baiser

    G. Charpentier & E. Fasquelle|Paris 1892|12.50 x 20 cm|relié
    Illustrated edition with frontispiece drawing by Georges Antoine Rochegrosse printed on China paper.
    Bradel binding in full red paper with floral motif and moiré effect, smooth spine, navy blue shagreen title-label with some scratches, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Handsome copy attractively bound.
    €80
  3. Europe, comédie héroïque
    Jean-Gabriel DARAGNES, Armand Jean Du Plessis, Cardinal duc de RICHELIEU

    Europe, comédie héroïque

    Société du livre d'art|Paris 1947|22.50 x 28 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    Edition printed on the presses of Jean-Gabriel Daragnès in 150 numbered copies on Lana laid paper.
    Work illustrated with a portrait of Cardinal Richelieu as frontispiece, a title vignette, headpieces and tailpieces by Jean-Gabriel Daragnès.
    First cover partially and slightly shaded without consequence, a paper lack at foot of slipcase.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €350
  4. La flambée
    Henry KISTEMAECKERS

    La flambée

    Charpentier & Fasquelle|Paris 1912|12 x 19 cm|relié
    first edition.
    Binding blue half morocco with corners, back with five nerves decorated with gold set with double gilded coffered decorated in their centers dotted parts sand and red morocco mosaic depicting a flower pistil and enriched with gold typographical grounds in their petals, framing gilded nets on marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, gilded head, elegant contemporary binding signed Vermorel.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated Henry Kistemaeckers to actress Madeleine Bouvier, wife of Henri Daniel-Rops Petiot alias: "To my lovely interpètre tomorrow (and after ...) Madeleine Danielrops (sic) until something...
    €200
  5. Oeuvres posthumes de M. J. Chénier, membre de l'Institut; revues, corrigées et augmentées de beaucoup de morceaux inédits; précédées d'une notice sur Chénier par M. Daunou, membre de l'Institut . - Oeuvres de M. J. Chénier, membre de l'Institut; précédées d'une notice sur Chénier par M. Arnault, revues, corrigées et mises en ordre par D.Ch. Robert
    Horace VERNET, Marie-Joseph de CHÉNIER

    Oeuvres posthumes de M. J. Chénier, membre de l'Institut; revues, corrigées et augmentées de beaucoup de morceaux inédits; précédées d'une notice sur Chénier par M. Daunou, membre de l'Institut . - Oeuvres de M. J. Chénier, membre de l'Institut; précédées d'une notice sur Chénier par M. Arnault, revues, corrigées et mises en ordre par D.Ch. Robert

    Guillaume|Paris 1824-1826|13.50 x 21 cm|8 volumes reliés
    Collected edition ornamented with a portrait of Joseph Chénier as frontispiece to the first volume of works by Horace Vernet.
    Half bronze calf bindings, faded spines with four raised bands set with gilt friezes and undulating blind fillets decorated with romantic typographical motifs in blind, gilt friezes at head and foot, marbled paper boards, slight tears of no consequence to some joints, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, elegant unsigned contemporary romantic bindings.
    Handsome copy perfectly established in charming uniform contemporary romantic binding.
    €450
  6. Théâtre VI
    Michel DE GHELDERODE

    Théâtre VI

    Gallimard|Paris 1982|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête.
    A very good copy.
    €250
  8. Les Burgraves
    Victor HUGO

    Les Burgraves

    E. Michaud|Paris 1843|14.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half blue-grey cloth Bradel binding over marbled paper boards by Champs, spine with gilt stylized floral motif, date and double gilt fillet to foot, navy blue shagreen title-piece with a small angular lack to top, covers preserved.
    Autograph inscription signed by Victor Hugo to his friend, the literary critic Henri Trianon.
    Small manuscript correction to the first page of the introduction    , a few small wormtracks to the title and half-title.
    Provenance : Morizet collection, collection of Raymond Boueil with his engraved ex libris, Maurice Escoffier (Le mouvement romantique N°1557), Robert Schumann, manuscript initials (1965...
    €4,500
  9. Les débuts dramatiques de Victor Hugo (1822-1828)
    Amy ROBSART

    Les débuts dramatiques de Victor Hugo (1822-1828)

    Société française d'imprimerie et de librairie|Paris 1903|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Light dampstains, small lacks and marginal tears to spine and boards.
    Rare but in this condition.
    €30
  10. Lucienne et le boucher
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Lucienne et le boucher

    Grasset|Paris 1947|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 28 numbered copies on pur fil, ours bearing No. 1, deluxe copy.
    Small tears with tiny marginal lacks on covers, a lack at foot of spine at the level of deckled edges, first endpaper partially and lightly shadowed.
    A full-margined copy.
    €300
  12. Les pas perdus
    Pierre GASCAR

    Les pas perdus

    Gallimard|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the copies of the press service.
    Precious autograph signed by the author Marcel Ayme: "... with the fraternal admiration and sympathy for Pierre Gascar."
    Back insolated, complete copy of his please insert.
    €40
  13. Clérambard
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Clérambard

    Grasset|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 192 numbered copies on pure thread paper, ours being one of 12 hors commerce copies, deluxe issue.
    Cover illustrated with a colored drawing by Jean-Denis Masclès.
    A light dampstain at the foot of the spine.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  14. Lucienne et le boucher
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Lucienne et le boucher

    Grasset|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 112 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies after 28 on pur fil paper.
    Small tears, not serious, to margins of the covers, otherwise a good copy.
    €100
  15. Maistre Pierre Pathelin, farce du quinzième siècle
    Maurice BERDON, ANONYME

    Maistre Pierre Pathelin, farce du quinzième siècle

    Pour Les Bibliophiles du Palais|Paris 1927|19 x 27 cm|broché sous chemise et étui
    Illustrated with 28 original lithographs by Maurice Berdon and printed in a numbered edition of 200 copies on handmade laid paper from the Rives mills.
    A handsome copy, spine of the chemise lightly sunned without consequence.
    €200
  16. Opus tragoediarum aptissimisque figuris excultum. In quo tria millia errata atque inversa loca exemplorum depravatione & librariorum incuria diligentissime ad veterem lectionem nunc primum reformata. Cum expositoribus luculentissimis Bernardino Marmita & Daniele Gaietano
    SÉNÈQUE

    Opus tragoediarum aptissimisque figuris excultum. In quo tria millia errata atque inversa loca exemplorum depravatione & librariorum incuria diligentissime ad veterem lectionem nunc primum reformata. Cum expositoribus luculentissimis Bernardino Marmita & Daniele Gaietano

    Per Bernardinum de Vianis|Impressum Venetiis [Venice] • (Venise) [Venice] 1522|21 x 31 cm|relié
    Very rare post-incunabula edition of Seneca's tragedies, illustrated with 10 woodcut figures in-text (6.5 x 8 cm), at the head of each of the ten tragedies. Numerous initials in black or criblé. Text of the tragedy in a central column with commentaries distributed around it, in Roman type. Title within a large engraved floral border. The editio princeps of Seneca's tragedies is considered to be that of 1484 in Ferrara (Andreas Gallicum).
    Colophon: "Impressum Venetiis per Bernardinum de Vianis de Lexona Vercellensem. Anno Domini M.D.XXII, die VI Novembris."

    Contemporary full vellum binding, with a raised-band spine remade in old vellum (18th or early 19th...
    €3,000
  17. Autour d'un Racine ignoré
    Alfred Amédée MASSON-FORESTIER

    Autour d'un Racine ignoré

    Mercure de France|Paris 1910|14.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the copies of the press service.
    Binding sheepskin half hazelnut, back with five nerves filetsnoirs crimped, flat timber so paper and spiral effect, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers, red head.
    Signed autograph of the author: "Henry original end Bidou teller, who would displease Racine unless displease Debates ..."
    Frontispiece, a Racine portrait.
    A little lack of paper heads white guards binding, nice interior state.
    €80
  18. Le théâtre français avant la Renaissance 1450 - 1550. Mystères, moralités et farces
    Édouard FOURNIER

    Le théâtre français avant la Renaissance 1450 - 1550. Mystères, moralités et farces

    Laplace, Sanchez & Cie|Paris 1872|19 x 28.20 cm|relié
    First edition illustrated with 20 hand-colored plates showing the main character of each play drawn by MM. Maurice Sand, Allouard and Adrien Marie.
    Contemporary half red shagreen binding with corners. Spine with raised bands decorated, fillets on boards. Light rubbing. Fine copy, free from foxing and perfectly fresh.
    €250
  19. Opérette
    Witold GOMBROWICZ

    Opérette

    Denoël|Paris 1969|13 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation on ordinary paper, only 50 copies were printed on deluxe paper.
    Our copy is expanded with an invitation card to the first performance of this play.
    €60
  20. Riquet à la houppe. Comédie féerique
    Théodore de BANVILLE

    Riquet à la houppe. Comédie féerique

    Charpentier|Paris 1884|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition illustrated with a drawing by Georges Rochegrosse engraved as frontispiece.
    Bradel binding in half almond green cloth, red morocco title label, date at foot, original wrappers preserved.
    Autograph inscription signed by Théodore de Banville to Henri Lenoir on the half-title page.
    Some marginal foxing and restorations with reinforcements to front wrapper.
    €280
  21. Le chandelier
    Alfred de MUSSET

    Le chandelier

    Charpentier|Paris 1850|11.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    Seconde separate edition.
    Foxing.
    €60
  22. Au Théâtre (Deuxième série)
    Léon BLUM

    Au Théâtre (Deuxième série)[At the Theatre (Second Series)]

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1909|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper, with only 11 deluxe copies printed.
    Half brown morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, dated at foot, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns lined with combed paper, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Léon Blum to Paul Reboux.
    Fine copy perfectly executed.
    €700
  23. Charlotte Corday suivi de Le chef
    Pierre DRIEU LA ROCHELLE

    Charlotte Corday suivi de Le chef

    Gallimard|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First Edition, one of 14 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only leading copies.
    Small bites on the guards, back slightly insolated.
    Rare and nice copy.
    €3,000
  24. Soir
    Paul VIALAR

    Soir

    Denoël|Paris 1938|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Beautiful signed autograph inscription from the author to a friend named Mireille.
    A tiny tear of no consequence to the spine.

    €40
  25. Pasiphaé
    Henry de MONTHERLANT

    Pasiphaé

    Grasset|Paris 1938|17.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First French edition, expanded with an original preface by the author, printed in 1800 numbered copies on alfa paper.
    Signed autograph inscription from Henri de Montherlant to Bernard Fleurot.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  26. Les tréteaux
    Félix BRACQUEMOND, Charles MONSELET

    Les tréteaux

    Poulet Malassis & De Broise|Paris 1859|12.50 x 19.50 cm|5|relié
    The first edition, published in a small number of copies.
    Half fir-green morocco binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with gilt double compartments richly adorned with gilt typographical motifs, red morocco title, place and date labels, gilt fillet on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Our copy is enhanced with a signed autograph note from the author in which he proposes to a person to postpone their meeting to another day.
    Work illustrated with a beautiful frontispiece drawn and engraved by Félix Bracquemond.
    Fine bookplate pasted above the reproduction of a...
    €300
  28. Ivan, pièce dramatique en 1 acte, en vers
    Jean OTT

    Ivan, pièce dramatique en 1 acte, en vers

    Imprimerie O. Dousset|Paris 1932|14 x 19 cm|agrafé
    First edition of the adaptation by Jean Ott, of which there were no deluxe copies
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, handsome copy.
    €20
  30. Théâtre complet : 4 fois 7, 28. - L'enfant chérie
    Romain COOLUS

    Théâtre complet : 4 fois 7, 28. - L'enfant chérie

    Albin Michel|Paris 1923|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half marbled caramel sheep binding, spine with two raised bands decorated with gilt central fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, traces of rubbing to spine, chocolate shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription signed by Romain Coolus to the poet Jean Ott: "... en sympathie - sans le connaître - puisqu'il est ami d'Acremant..." ["... in sympathy - without knowing him - since he is a friend of Acremant..."]
    €50
  31. Le voleur d'enfants
    Jules SUPERVIELLE

    Le voleur d'enfants

    Gallimard|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the theatrical adaptation, one of 8 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    A tiny tear of no consequence at the head of the first cover, a very light shadow at the head of the justification page and on the facing page left by the numbering bookmark, handsome copy.
    €400
  32. Le serment d'un breton, les réfractaires de 1832. - L'élève badin. - Dans la peau du docteur. - Un roman maritime
    Jules GRINGOIRE

    Le serment d'un breton, les réfractaires de 1832. - L'élève badin. - Dans la peau du docteur. - Un roman maritime

    Imprimerie Centrale • Librairie Veau-Besnardeau • Librairie René Leclerc • Imprimerie Chantreau & Cie|Nantes • & Château-Gontier 1893 & 1912 & 1919 & 1927|13.50 x 20 cm|4 volumes reliés en 1
    Reprint for the first play, hors commerce first editions for the three others.
    Half marbled caramel sheep binding, faded spine with two raised bands decorated with gilt central fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, olive sheep title label, traces of rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved for each of the 4 volumes, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
    Signed autograph inscription from Jules Gringoire to the poet Jean Ott on each of the plays.
    Rare collection of these plays not distributed in trade
    €120
  34. L'état de siège
    Albert CAMUS

    L'état de siège

    Gallimard|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Albert Camus to Henri Gouhier.
    Paper yellowed as usual, spine sunned, retaining its advertising slip.
    €1,800
  35. Le Minotaure précédé de La Convention Belzébir et de Consommation
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Le Minotaure précédé de La Convention Belzébir et de Consommation

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine slightly sunned, handsome interior condition.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Marcel Aymé to his daughter Colette: ".. bien affectueusement. / Marcel." [".. with much affection. / Marcel."]
    €250
  36. Madame Baringhel
    Jean LORRAIN

    Madame Baringhel[Madame Baringhel]

    Fayard frères|Paris 1900|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a unique copy printed on pink paper, tirage de tête along with a pale green paper.
    A rare and good copy.
    €700
  37. Deburau
    Sacha GUITRY

    Deburau

    Fasquelle|Paris 1918|19 x 25 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japan, the only large paper copies.
    A good and well-margined copy.
    €1,200
  38. L'impromptu du Palais-Royal
    Jean COCTEAU

    L'impromptu du Palais-Royal

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|12.50 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête after 15 parcheminé azuré hors commerce reserved for the author.
    A very good copy with good margins.
    €480
  39. Les oiseaux de lune
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Les oiseaux de lune

    Gallimard|Paris 1956|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
    A good copy.
    €400
  40. L'impromptu de Paris
    Jean GIRAUDOUX

    L'impromptu de Paris

    Grasset|Paris 1937|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on wove paper, our copy unnumbered but properly justified on wove paper.
    Spine very slightly faded as usual, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €50
  41. Morts sans sépulture
    Jean-Paul SARTRE

    Morts sans sépulture

    Marguerat|Lausanne 1946|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on vélin du Marais, tirage de tête.
    Two small marginal traces of fol to foot of spine and first cover, otherwise a very good copy.
    €1,200
  42. A superb copy, impeccably bound in a triple binding by Duhayon
    Les mouches
    Jean-Paul SARTRE

    Les mouches[The Flies]

    Gallimard|Paris 1943|12 x 19 cm|relié sous chemise et étui

    First edition, one of 18 numbered copies on pur fil, from the deluxe issue.
    Full red Jansenist morocco binding, spine in five compartments, date gilt at foot, black morocco endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, all edges gilt; matching half red morocco chemise, spine in five compartments, date gilt at foot, black felt lining; slipcase edged in red morocco, ochre felt interior, a highly elegant ensemble superbly executed by Duhayon.
    A superb copy, impeccably bound in a triple binding by Duhayon.

    €12,000
  43. Les bouches inutiles
    Simone de BEAUVOIR

    Les bouches inutiles

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vélin pur fil, this one n°1, the only large paper copies.
    A very good copy.
    €2,300
  44. Le change
    Denys-Paul BOULOC

    Le change

    Editions Jeanne Saintier|Rodez 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 600 numbered copies on select paper, the only issue after 12 on alfa.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by the author to Raymond Fournier.
    Spine sunned, handsome interior condition.
    €30
  45. Oeuvres complettes
    Pierre Laurent Buirette de BELLOY

    Oeuvres complettes

    Chez Moutard|à Paris 1779|12 x 20 cm|6 volumes reliés
    The first collected edition, with a portrait frontispiece by Gabriel Henri Gaillard.
    Contemporary full marbled calf binding. Smooth decorated spine. Red morocco title label and volume labels. Head of volume I worn, volumes V and VI partially worn. Upper joint of volume VI cracked at head. Some corners slightly bumped. Good copy.
    One could hardly praise Belloy as a great dramatist despite the success of his plays, and especially the incredible national and popular success of the Siege of Calais. However, the interest of this edition on the world of theater and letters in the 18th century is important. Each of the author's plays is indeed accompanied by numerous elements, prefaces...
    €550
  46. Euphimia
    Giovanni Battista GIRALDI CINZIO

    Euphimia

    Apresso Giulio Cesare Cagnacini|in Venetia [Venice] 1583|9 x 13.50 cm|relié
    Rare and unique first edition, posthumous, of this play, which was composed around 1560.
    At the colophon, a different address: Apresso Paulo Zanfretti. Printed in italics. A portrait of the author in medallion on the verso of the first leaf, within a rich frame. Dedication to Dom Césare d'Este. Printer's device on title page. Brunet, II, 1607.
    Full glazed blonde calf binding of the 18th century. Smooth spine decorated with 5 small fleurons. Red morocco title label. Triple fillet frame on boards. Rubbing. Spine browned.
    Tragedy in verse in 5 acts written on the classical model, with chorus. Euphimia, daughter of the King of Corinth, marries Acharisto, her father's servant...
    €800
  47. Les mal aimés
    François MAURIAC

    Les mal aimés

    Grasset|Paris 1945|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 14 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, the tirage de tête.
    Scratching, not serious, to lower cover, three tiny tears to margins of the covers, a good copy.
    €380
  48. Lecture de Phèdre
    Thierry MAULNIER

    Lecture de Phèdre

    Gallimard|Paris 1943|11.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of 1040 numbered copies on héliona paper.
    Publisher's binding after Paul Bonet's original design.
    Spine very lightly sunned as usual, minimal foxing without significance affecting mainly the edges.
    €70
  49. Robinson
    Jules SUPERVIELLE

    Robinson

    Gallimard|Paris 1948|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 8 numbered copies on Hollande, tirage de tête.
    A very good and rare copy.
    €450
  50. Livingstone. - Volte-face. - La mouche. - Mon fils
    Emile GUIARD

    Livingstone. - Volte-face. - La mouche. - Mon fils

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1875-1877-1883-1882|12 x 18.50 cm|4 volumes reliés en 1
    First edition on ordinary paper for each of the volumes.
    Half chocolate brown morocco binding, spine with five raised bands showing traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, a small marginal paper lack to the first board, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges.
    Autograph inscription signed by Emile Guiard to Jacques Ollendorff in the form of a six-line verse on the first volume.
    Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.
    €150
  51. La comtesse Sarah
    Georges OHNET

    La comtesse Sarah

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1887|13 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
    Half dark green shagreen binding with corners, sunned spine with five raised bands set with black fillets, one scratch at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt on deckled edges, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.
    Signed autograph inscription from the author to Madame Paul Ollendorff.
    Full-margined copy handsomely bound.
    Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.
    €180
  52. Lysistrata
    Maurice DONNAY

    Lysistrata

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1893|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition with no mention of deluxe copies, false statement of fifth edition.
    Half hazel morocco binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with gilt garlands and black fillets, gilt friezes at head and foot, marbled paper boards, moiré-effect endpapers and pastedowns with a minor tear at foot, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges.
    Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.
    €70
  53. Le Siège de Calais [avec] Le Comte de Warwik [avec] Eugénie
    Pierre Laurent Buirette de BELLOY, Jean François de LA HARPE

    Le Siège de Calais [avec] Le Comte de Warwik [avec] Eugénie

    Chez Duchesne • et chez Merlin|à Paris 1765, 1764 et 1767|12.50 x 20 cm|trois textes reliés en un volume
    New edition for the Siège de Calais, first edition for the two other texts. The five figures mentioned by some bibliographers seem to be lacking in Eugénie.
    Full speckled blonde sheep binding. Smooth spine decorated with gilt compartments and fleurons, as well as a blonde sheep title label. All edges red. Top of spine slightly split, title label partially missing. Surface wear and lacks to boards. Corners slightly bumped. Two tiny marginal tears not touching text to first endpaper and final text leaf.
    Contemporary manuscript notes on first endpaper giving details of the work's contents. Interesting collection of theatrical pieces with England as their subject. Among these three...
    €300
  54. 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 Hollande, the tirage de tête.
    Two slight traces of insignificant sunning to head and foot of spine, a very good copy.
    €450
  55. Lucienne et le boucher
    Marcel AYMÉ

    Lucienne et le boucher

    Grasset|Paris 1947|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 28 numbered copies on pur fil, this one unnumbered but justified "pur fil", tirage de tête.
    Two slight tears to foot of spine (to edges), a very good copy with edges preserved.
    €450
  56. Adrienne Lecouvreur
    Sarah BERNHARDT

    Adrienne Lecouvreur

    Fasquelle|Paris 1908|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
    Foxing in the margins to the covers and some extended edges.
    A copy with good margins.
    €380
  58. La Tasse, comédie propre pour estre exhibée au temps de Caresme-prenant, extraite du Cabinet de la Muse du conte d'Aulbe, Gevrien, plus Une salade d'espis de Grame. Le tout avec tant de facetieuseté et plaisanterie que l'autheur et l'imprimeur se condamnent de payer le vin à qui pourra lire sans rire, moyennant que ce ne soit quelque ladre d'esprit, ou quelque chassieux Héraclite, ou pour le moins quelque cerveau anormalement songe-creux, ou rechineusement Héraclite
    ANONYME, [Paul LACROIX as] BIBLIOPHILE JACOB

    La Tasse, comédie propre pour estre exhibée au temps de Caresme-prenant, extraite du Cabinet de la Muse du conte d'Aulbe, Gevrien, plus Une salade d'espis de Grame. Le tout avec tant de facetieuseté et plaisanterie que l'autheur et l'imprimeur se condamnent de payer le vin à qui pourra lire sans rire, moyennant que ce ne soit quelque ladre d'esprit, ou quelque chassieux Héraclite, ou pour le moins quelque cerveau anormalement songe-creux, ou rechineusement Héraclite

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1880]|15.50 x 23 cm|relié
    New edition printed on China paper in small numbers and established by the bibliophile Jacob of this play almost unknown to all theater historians.
    Bradel binding in half mouse-gray cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double fillet at tail, gray shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
    €100
  59. Les Nègres
    Jean GENET

    Les Nègres[The Blacks: A Clown Show]

    Marc Barbezat|Décines [Décines-Charpieu] 1958|15 x 19.50 cm|relié sous étui
    First edition, one of 32 numbered copies on nacré Japon, the tirage de tête.
    Bound in full embossed khaki leather, smooth spine without lettering, the title of the work and the author's name in gilt on the front cover reproducing the calligraphy of the original wrapper, publisher’s name and place in gilt on the back cover likewise reproducing the calligraphy of the rear wrapper, endpapers and pastedowns of wood-grain effect almond paper, wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt; slipcase covered with wood-grain effect almond paper, echoing the binding and bearing on the covers the same features as the binding.
    A few small spots of foxing on the spine and upper edge, slightly...
    €4,500
  60. Rivages des origines (archives des Cahiers du sud)
    COLLECTIF

    Rivages des origines (archives des Cahiers du sud)

    Archives de la ville de Marseille|Marseille 1981|22 x 30.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's binding over yellow plain paper boards citron, dust jacket missing.
    Richly illustrated.
    €50
  62. Le Dîner de Madelon 1933-1934
    André-Ferdinand HEROLD

    Le Dîner de Madelon 1933-1934

    S. n.|Paris 1933-1934|34pp. in-4|en feuilles
    Complete autograph manuscript of 34 pages written on the recto in black ink, dated on the first page: Paris - December 9, 1933.
    Comedy in verse, in 13 scenes, featuring three characters: Madelon, Benoît and Vincent.
    Accompanied by the typescript of the play.
    €350
  63. La Jolie dévote, 1917
    André-Ferdinand HEROLD

    La Jolie dévote, 1917

    S. n.|Paris • - Lapras • - Mauves 1917|in-4|en feuillets
    Complete and unpublished autograph manuscript of 62 pages written and foliated on the recto in black ink. Some autograph deletions and corrections by the author.
    Dated Paris July 15, 1915, Mauves August 12-13, 1917 and Lapras August 28, 1917 on the autograph chemise.
    Unpublished comedy in two acts and in verse, originally titled Le Bien et le Mal. The action takes place in Spain and features Leonore, her husband Cazalbas, her lover Ribaldos, and her attendant Ines.
    €500
  64. Esope, 1923-1925
    André-Ferdinand HEROLD

    Esope, 1923-1925

    S. n.|Paris • - Mauves-sur-Loire 1923-1925|(2) 74pp. in-4|en feuillets
    Complete and unpublished autograph manuscript of 74 pages written and foliated in black ink on the recto and protected in a cardboard chemise indicating the title. Some autograph deletions and corrections by the author.
    Unpublished drama in 4 acts and in verse.
    The action takes place in Lydia in the 4th century BC. The play features Aesop, his mistress Rhodope, King Croesus and his ministers.
    Accompanying is a small file of the play's scenario, in another hand or typewritten, probably relating to the opera libretto.
    €500
  65. La Charlézenn, 1897
    André-Ferdinand HEROLD

    La Charlézenn, 1897

    S. n.|s. l. 1897|(2) 70pp. (2) in-8|en feuillets
    Complete autograph manuscript, 70 pages, in black ink, with and marked with their folio number to the recto.
    €350
  66. Procris, 1902
    André-Ferdinand HEROLD

    Procris, 1902

    S. n.|s. l. 1902|6pp. in-4|en feuillets
    Autograph manuscript of 6 pages written in black ink and foliated on the recto. Some manuscript corrections by the author, dated 14 March 1902 at top right of the first leaf.
    Act I in verse featuring the mythological lovers Cephalus and Procris.
    €80
  67. Bradamante, 1910
    André-Ferdinand HEROLD

    Bradamante, 1910

    S. n.|s. l. 1910|23pp. in-4|en feuillets
    Autograph manuscript of 23 pages written in black ink and foliated on the recto. Autograph wrapper bearing the title, date and place: Paris - 24 October 1910.
    First act of this tragicomedy in verse.
    Accompanied by a small file of notes.
    €150
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. Théâtre de feu Monsieur Boursault
    Edme BOURSAULT

    Théâtre de feu Monsieur Boursault

    par La Compagnie des libraires|Paris 1746|9.50 x 16.50 cm|3 volumes reliés
    New edition, "more beautiful and more complete than that of 1725" (Brunet).
    Half green sheep binding, nineteenth century. Smooth spines decorated with triple gilt fillets, gilt initials at foot. Some surface wear, edges and corners rubbed.
    An author now forgotten, Boursault held an important place in the theatrical life of his time. He even took an active part in the quarrels with Molière and Boileau. Some of his comedies enjoyed great success, and one of his tragedies was compared by Corneille himself to those of Racine; but all his plays suffer from a lack of dramaturgy, they are juxtaposed scenes, without staging.
    €180
  74. La nuit bergamasque
    Émile BERGERAT

    La nuit bergamasque

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1887|11.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Bradel binding in half orange cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double fillet and gilt date at foot, navy shagreen title-label with slight harmless scratches, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    €60
  76. 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
  77. Le balcon
    Jean GENET

    Le balcon

    Marc Barbezat|Décines [Décines-Charpieu] 1956|15 x 20.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 32 numbered copies on Japon nacré, the tirage de tête.
    Illustrated covers with an original lithograph by Alberto Giacometti.
    Slight worming to spine.
    A good, well-margined copy. 

    €3,800
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. Théâtre du monde
    RICHER

    Théâtre du monde

    Chez Defer de Maisonneuve|à Paris 1788|12.50 x 20 cm|relié

    Reissue of the 1775 edition, illustrated with 20 beautiful figures by Moreau le Jeune and Marillier, engraved by De Longueil, Née...


    Contemporary full speckled calf binding. Smooth spine handsomely decorated. Pink morocco title label and black morocco volume label. Lacking at headcap of volume IV. 4 corners slightly bumped.

    €400
  82. Oeuvres de monsieur Destouches
    DESTOUCHES

    Oeuvres de monsieur Destouches

    Chez Arkstée & Merkus|à Amsterdam • & Leipzig 1772|9.50 x 16.50 cm|10 tomes reliés en 5 volumes
    New edition, revised, corrected and expanded with several pieces, all similar to the Royal Printing House edition (quarto in 4 volumes published in 1757).
    An engraved portrait of the author as frontispiece by Vander Schley.
    Contemporary full brown sheep bindings. Spines with five raised bands decorated with compartments and small gilt floral tools. Red morocco title labels and volume labels. All edges red. The first and fourth volumes show lacks to spine with lacks to headcaps, two worn headcaps, wormholes, four corners slightly bumped. Some very minor bookworm damage in certain volumes, not affecting the text.
    Edition bringing together the theatrical pieces, correspondence...
    €350
  83. Diane au bois. Comédie héroïque en 2 actes en vers
    Théodore de BANVILLE

    Diane au bois. Comédie héroïque en 2 actes en vers

    Carteret (ancienne librairie Conquet)|Paris 1911|21 x 29.80 cm|relié
    First edition, illustrated with 14 lithographic compositions by Maurice Eliot.
    Copy printed for M. E. Terré. Text within a border frame. Grand Velin.
    Half chocolate morocco with corners signed Lortic. Jansenist spine with raised bands. Some pale foxing at beginning of work. Minor rubbing. Handsome copy.
    €400
  84. Le Roi s'amuse
    Victor HUGO

    Le Roi s'amuse

    Société de publications périodiques|Paris 1883|23 x 32 cm|broché sous chemise
    Edition limited to 250 copies, ours being one of the numbered copies on Holland paper (no. 6, printed for the library of M. Cros-Bonnel).
    Slipcase rubbed in full brown percaline, gilt title and author's name stamped in blind on spine, decoration in the same style on front cover.
    Our edition features 23 plates hors-texte sometimes in colors including several proofs before letters of the headpieces.
    Some foxing and binding slightly detached.
    €300
  85. Chefs-d'oeuvre dramatiques, ou recueil des meilleures pieces du théâtre françois, tragique, comique et lyrique
    Jean-François MARMONTEL

    Chefs-d'oeuvre dramatiques, ou recueil des meilleures pieces du théâtre françois, tragique, comique et lyrique

    De l'imprimerie de Grangé|à Paris 1773|22 x 29 cm|relié
    First edition, admirably and finely illustrated with 3 figures, 15 headpieces, and 10 tailpieces, all by Eisen and engraved by de Launay the younger, Helman, Masquelier, Née and Ponce. Printed on deluxe paper.
    Contemporary full mottled calf binding. Decorated spine with raised bands, gilt rolls at head and foot. Red morocco title label. Triple gilt fillet frame on covers. All edges gilt. Fragile headcap with lacks, same at foot. Very beautiful mottling on covers (green, red, beige). Despite small defects, handsome copy, in a luxury binding, and of great freshness.
    The volume, besides the preliminary pieces, with essays on the dramatic genre by Marmontel, brings together three...
    €800
  86. Notes et contre-notes
    Eugène IONESCO

    Notes et contre-notes

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|15 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 31 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Iconography.
    Boards very lightly and marginally sunned without gravity, handsome interior condition.
    €250
  88. Les nègres
    Jean GENET

    Les nègres

    Marc Barbezat|Décines [Décines-Charpieu] 1958|15.50 x 20.50 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 32 numbered copies on Japon nacre paper, the tirage de tête.
    A fine copy. 

    €4,500
  89. Merlin, Bel - Esprit
    Claude-Joseph DORAT

    Merlin, Bel - Esprit

    Chez Monory|à Londres [London] • & se trouve à Paris 1780|14 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition, illustrated with a frontispiece by Marillier, engraved by De launay.
    Full blonde calf binding, grained and glazed. Smooth spine decorated with 5 compartmented fleurons, gilt roll at head and tail. Red morocco title label. Blue speckled edges. Water stain in upper margin over one cm and 4 cm wide (at end of work, the paper becomes fragile at this spot). Two tears at tail. Good copy overall.
    This comedy is a satirical attack on all the learned men holding sway in the world of letters, writers or philosophers. In the preface a portrait of Voltaire is established, although he is never cited by name by Dorat. It is known that the author had declared himself against the...
    €250
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