Sébastien-Charles LECONTEL'esprit qui passeMercure de France|Paris 1897|19 x 24 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, only 30 deluxe copies were printed.Rare and handsome copy.€100
Maurice BARRÈSLes traits éternels de la FranceEmile-Paul frères|Paris 1916|15.50 x 20 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 125 numbered copies on Holland paper.Spine sunned with a tear at the head of the second board, otherwise a handsome full-margined copy.€60
Jérôme & Jean THARAUDPour les fidèles de PéguyDumas|Paris • & Saint-etienne [Saint-Étienne] 1949|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 110 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.Handsome copy.€60
André MAUROISRelativismeKra|Paris 1930|20.50 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Holland paper.Retaining its deckled edges, some shadows on some of them.€45
Paul RAYNALLa francerieStock|Paris 1933|14 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 137 numbered copies on pure thread paper, ours one of 27 hors commerce copies, after only 14 Japan and 42 Arches vellum.Fine full-page autograph inscription from the author to A. Mars evoking the First World War.Handsome copy despite two light shadows on the endpapers.€80
Joséphin PÉLADANLa torche renverséeLes éditions du monde moderne|Paris 1925|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, false statement of edition.€40
Auguste ANGELLIERLe chemin des saisonsHachette & Cie|Paris 1903|14 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies along with 25 Japon.A very good copy with good margins.€180
Pierre QUILLARDLes lettres rustiques de Claudius Aélianus, prénestinMercure de France|Paris 1895|10 x 15.50 cm|brochéFirst edition of the French translation by Pierre Quillard, one of 349 copies on laid paper, the only printing with 12 China and 12 Japan copies.A crease mark on the front cover, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.€80
Ernest RENANValentine de Milan Christine de Suède, deux énigmes historiquesLes Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1923|13 x 17 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 194 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing with 6 Japan copies.Spine slightly faded, otherwise a handsome copy.€45
Jean JULLIENL'échéance précédée d'un essai sur le théâtre vivantRevue 'art et critique'|Paris 1890|10.50 x 16.50 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, only 50 deluxe copies on colored papers were printed.Rare autograph inscription from Jean Jullien.Handsome copy.€80
Eugène MULLERLa mionetteConquet|Paris 1885|12 x 17.50 cm|brochéIllustrated edition with 28 compositions by O. Cortazzo etched by Abot & Clapès, one of 825 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue with 175 Japan and Holland paper copies.A marginal lack affecting the front cover, otherwise a handsome copy.€100
Ivan Aleksandrovitch GONTCHAROVSimple histoirePerrin & Cie|Paris 1887|12 x 19 cm|2 volumes brochésFirst edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.Spines and front covers marginally sunned, occasional foxing.€80
Charles DERENNESL'éducation sensuelleParis édition|Paris 1928|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.Charming illustrated cover, handsome copy.€60
Paul ADAMLes coeurs nouveauxPaul Ollendorff|Paris 1896|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, only 5 Holland deluxe copies were printed.Worming to boards, otherwise handsome copy.€40
F. ROUSSELLe bonheur irréelEdition du réveil|Gand [Ghent] 1894|12 x 15.50 cm|brochéFirst edition printed in only 250 numbered copies on Hollande paper.Cover illustrated with an interlaced design.Significant lack at head of spine, tiny marginal lack to second cover, otherwise rare and handsome copy.€100
Charles CROSLe collier de griffesStock|Paris 1908|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition of which only 12 copies were printed on Hollande paper.Spine very slightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.€80
Jean GIRAUDOUXLe film de la Duchesse de LangeaisGrasset|Paris 1942|15 x 21 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 550 numbered copies on Monfourat paper, the only issue along with 14 on Arches.Work illustrated by F. Laglenne.Handsome copy.€50
Melchior POTIERMiscellanées poétiques ou poésies diverses suivi de Jugurtha à RomeE. Dentu|Paris 1842|11 x 17 cm|brochéFirst edition.Small stains on the first cover, some light foxing affecting the first leaves, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.€80
(Charles MAURRAS) Frédéric LEFÈVRELa poésie dans nos poètes, entretien avec Charles MaurrasLes Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1923|13 x 17 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 190 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing apart from 10 on Japan paper.Autograph inscription from the publisher, handsome copy.€45
Georges EEKHOUD (trans.) Francis BEAUMONTPhilaster ou l'amour qui saigneAux bureaux du Coq Rouge|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1895|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition of the French translation established by G. Eekhoud, of which no deluxe copies were printed.Rare and handsome copy.€70
Georges EEKHOUDLe cycle patibulaire, première sérieLa Renaissance du livre|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of the Service de Presse copies, only 29 deluxe copies were printed.Autograph inscription by Georges Eekhoud, illustrated cover.Light worming to covers.€70
Georges SCHÉHADÉRodogune SinneGLM|Paris 1947|11 x 16.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 600 numbered copies on vellum, the only issue with 15 on Arches and 100 on Marais.A handsome copy.€30
Marie WEBBLa renardeEditions du siècle|Paris 1933|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition in French, one of 515 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies with 15 on Holland paper.A handsome copy.€30
Alfred DELVAUHistoire anecdotique des barrières de ParisE. Dentu|Paris 1865|12 x 19 cm|brochéThe first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.Work illustrated with 10 etchings by E. Thérond.A small insignificant stain on the front free endpaper.€60
C. MAGNELes femmes, petit poèmeChez tous les libraires|s. l. 1872|11 x 16.50 cm|brochéFirst edition.Gift inscription on front cover, spine reattached, handsome interior condition.Rare.€45
André GIDE, Charles DU BOSLettres de Charles Du Bos et réponses de André GideCorrêa|Paris 1950|14 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Johannot paper, deluxe issue after 100 on Arches.With a frontispiece photograph of C. Du Bos.€50
(Max JACOB) Marcel BÉALUDernier visage de Max Jacob 1937-1944Pierre Fanlac|Paris 1946|14 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 600 numbered copies, the only issue with 100 other deluxe copies.Iconography.€40
Joséphin PÉLADANLe voeu de la RenaissanceSansot|Paris 1920|9.50 x 16 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper for which there was no mention of large paper copies.€40
Léon-Paul FARGUE, Paul VALÉRYMarcel Prévost et ses contemporainsLes Editions de France|Paris 1943|16 x 23 cm|2 volumes brochésFirst edition of which only 150 deluxe copies were printed.But also M. Prévost, G. d'Houville, A. Hermant, among others.Iconography.€70
Louis Nicolas MENARDLa seconde républiqe, cours d'istoire universèleBibliothèque de La Plume|Paris 1898|11.50 x 17.50 cm|brochéFirst edition written in simplified spelling; no mention of deluxe copies.Our copy is presented in temporary wrappers awaiting binding, original wrappers preserved.Handsome and rare copy.€90
(Gabriele D'ANNUNZIO) Ricciotto CANUDOGabriele d'Annunzio et son théatreE. Figuière|Paris 1911|11.50 x 17.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.Handsome copy despite occasional worming.€40
René LACÔTEMétamorphosesPremier cahier de Vulturne|Paris 1941|10.50 x 16.50 cm|agraféFirst edition printed in a small number of copies.Autograph inscription signed by the author.€30
L. BERTRANDVie, écrits et correspondance littéraire de Laurent Josse LeclercLéon Techener|Paris 1878|16 x 23 cm|reliéFirst edition limited to only 250 copies.Half-shagreen binding in green, spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt tools, scratches, contemporary binding.€40
Raoul VERNEUILLa vie d'un bohêmeE. Bernard|Paris s. d. [1904]|11.50 x 16.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.Handsome illustrated cover, illustrations hors-texte.Spine sunned with a filled lack at foot.€60
(Alfred de MUSSET) Armand LODSLes premières éditions d'Alfred de MussetMercure de France|Paris 1927|14.50 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition.Autograph inscription signed by the author. Boards marginally sunned, spine with repaired tear at foot, boards detached.€40
A.G. IFFLANDMémoires de Aug. Guil. Iffland auteur et comédien allemand avecunenotice sur les ouvrages de cet auteurPonthieu|Paris 1923|13 x 21 cm|reliéFirst edition.Bradel binding in full havana cardboard, black sheep title-label, period binding.Foxing, rare.€60
Henry BORDEAUXAmes modernesPerrin|Paris 1912|12 x 19 cm|brochéNew edition with an unpublished preface.About Ibsen, Pierre Loti, Hérédia and Anatole France among others.€45
(Guillaume APOLLINAIRE) COLLECTIFGuillaume Apollinaire souvenirs et témoignages inéditsEditions de la tête noire|Albi 1946|14.50 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition.Numerous contributions to this special issue of 'Rimes et raisons' devoted to Guillaume Apollinaire.Poetic supplement with René Guy Cadiou among others.€50
(Marie-Joseph de CHÉNIER) Adolphe LIÉBYEtude sur le théatre de Marie-Joseph ChénierSociété française d'imprimerie et de librairie|Paris 1901|16.50 x 25 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.A thesis presented for the doctorate.Spine faded and reattached with tape repair, interior in acceptable condition. Rare.€70
Alain BOSQUETQuatre testaments et autres poèmesGallimard|Paris 1967|14.50 x 21.50 cm|brochéFirst edition in part, one of 45 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.A handsome copy.€60
Pierre EMMANUELCombats avec tes défenseursSeghers|Paris 1942|18 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, deluxe issue after 15 on Auvergne.Handsome copy despite a marginal shadow on the justification page.€45
Gaëtan PICONL'oeil doubleGallimard|Paris 1970|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.Autograph inscription from Gaetan Picon to Nathalie Sarraute, handsome copy.€60
Brice PARAINFrance, marchande d'églisesGallimard|Paris 1966|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper.Autograph inscription from Brice Parain to Nathalie and Raymond Sarraute. Stains affecting the front cover.€50
Brice PARAINDe fil en aiguillesGallimard|Paris 1960|14.50 x 20.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.Autograph inscription from Brice Parain to Nathalie Sarraute. Spine wrinkled, first and second covers marginally sunned, lacking at head of spine.€40
André LIBERATIL'exaltation de la Sainte CroixJosé Corti|Paris 1986|15 x 11 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.Autograph inscription from the author to Nathalie Sarraute.A pale dampstain affecting the front cover, gift inscription on the back cover.€45
F. DELAYCourse d'amour pendant le deuilGallimard|Paris 1986|14 x 20.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.Respectful autograph inscription from the author to Nathalie Sarraute, handsome copy.€30
Jules JANINBéranger et son tempsR. Pincebourde|Paris 1866|16.50 x 12.50 cm|2 volumes brochésThe first edition published in a small number of copies on laid paper, only 42 deluxe copies were printed.With frontispiece etching by Staal.Small lacks to head and foot of spine of the second volume, spine of the first copy faded, front board of the first volume detached.€50
François SONKINUn amour de pèreGallimard|Paris 1978|14 x 20.50 cm|brochéThe first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.Autograph inscription from the author to Nathalie Sarraute, handsome copy.€45
René de SOLIERBernard Dufour - In Synthèses N°171Synthèses|Paris Août 1960|16 x 24 cm|agraféFirst edition of this offprint from the journal 'Synthèses', no deluxe copies mentioned.Autograph inscription from R. de. Solier to Nathalie Sarraute enhanced with the signature of Bernard Dufour.Iconography, a light scratch to the front cover, otherwise a handsome copy.€60
Hector BIANCIOTTICe que la nuit raconte au jourGrasset|Paris 1992|13 x 20.50 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper.Beautiful autograph inscription from Hector Bianciotti to Nathalie (Sarraute).€60
Jacques AUDIBERTILes tombeaux ferment malGallimard|Paris 1963|14 x 20.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.Autograph inscription signed by Jacques Audiberti to Nathalie Sarraute.Spine sunned, complete with publisher's slip.€100
Panaït ISTRATITsatsa-MinnkaRieder|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 250 numbered copies on alfa teinté.A very good copy.€50
Charles de BUSSYLe tour du demi-monde en 80 nuitsFerenczi|Paris 1922|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper, false statement of thousand.Minor worming.Cover illustrated by Courtois.€45
Henry MONNIERLa religion des imbécilesE. Dentu|Paris s. d. [1861]|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition.Some foxing, a small tear without loss, repaired on page 245.€80
Charles-Julien MELAYELe miroir des amazonesJ. Fort|Paris 1919|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 600 copies on alfa paper numbered and initialed by the author.Pastiches of G. Apollinaire, T. Botrel, A. Bonnard, J. Cocteau, P. Claudel, H. de régnier among others.Handsome copy.€45
B. DECROIXLe tondeurF. Didot|Paris s. d.|13.50 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.Work illustrated with 56 drawings.A slight lack at head of spine, two other marginal ones affecting the first cover, a marginal dampstain affecting the last leaves.€45
Jules JANINLes amours du chevalier de FosseuseJ. Miard|Paris 1867|11.50 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition.A very good copy.€45
Ambroise de GRISYEtude sur Thomas OtwayE. Thorin|Paris 1868|14 x 22 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.This is a thesis presented to the Faculty of Letters of Paris.A lack to the foot of the spine, otherwise a handsome copy.€60
JACQUES-VINCENTLa belle mademoiselle LangeEditions de l'Arc-en-ciel|Paris 1932|14.50 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.€80
G. BOURDONEn écoutant TolstoïCharpentier & Fasquelle|Paris 1904|12 x 19 cm|reliéFirst edition on ordinary paper, only 100 copies were printed on Holland paper.Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, date at foot, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.These are conversations about war and other subjects.Handsome copy.€45
Armand GODOYLes litanies de la viergeA. Messein|Paris 1930|15.50 x 20.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe issue with 10 on China paper.Handsome autograph inscription from Armand Godoy to Madame E. Joly.Handsome full-margined copy.€80
Armand GODOYTriste et tendreEmile-Paul frères|Paris 1927|14.50 x 23 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 550 numbered copies on Lafuma paper, the only issue with 6 Japan and 15 Holland copies.Fine autograph inscription from the author. Preface by J. Royère, handsome copy.€45
(Jean MORÉAS) Louis THOMASSouvenirs sur MoréasSansot & Cie|Paris 1911|12 x 19 cm|reliéFirst edition on ordinary paper, only 12 Holland copies were printed.Half navy blue shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, date at foot, cover preserved, top edge gilt.Fine interior condition.€40
E. MAGNEUne amie inconnue de Molière suivie de Molière et l'universitéEmile-Paul frères|Paris 1922|12 x 19.50 cm|reliéFirst edition, one of the numbered copies of the first issue printed on the press, of which there were no deluxe copies.Half red morocco-grained shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, date at foot, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.Handsome copy attractively bound.€45
Yves GANDONPour un bourbon CollinsR. Laffont|Paris 1967|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition on ordinary paper.Autograph inscription by the author. Photographic cover, handsome copy.€30
Yves GANDONCaptain LafortunePlon|Paris 1970|13.50 x 20.50 cm|reliéFirst edition on ordinary paper, only 5 deluxe copies were printed.Handsome inscription by the author.Handsome copy complete with its dust jacket.€30
Charles-Augustin SAINTE-BEUVEDiscours prononcé à l'ouverture du cours de poésie latine le 9 Mars 1855Garnier frères|Paris 1855|12 x 18 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.A slight lack at the head of the spine.€50
Jean GALMOTQuelle étrange histoire...Editions et Librairie|Paris s. d. [1918]|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, there were only 35 large paper copies.Rare.€40
Émile FAGUETLa tragédie française au XVIème siècleFontemoing & Cie|Paris 1912|16 x 23 cm|brochéNew edition, slightly revised.Latin tragedies, Robert Garnier, A. de Montchrétien, irregular theatre...€45
J.H. DUMONTPlombières au XVIème siècle et Jean le Bon médecin traitantH. Kastener|Plombières 1935|13.50 x 21 cm|agraféFirst edition.Autograph inscription from the author, preface by F. funck-Brentano.Three small marginal lacks to the covers.€40
Alain BOSQUETUn jour après la vieGallimard|Paris 1984|14.50 x 21.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 17 numbered copies on Arches vellum, deluxe issue.Very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETBourreaux et acrobatesGallimard|Paris 1989|14.50 x 21.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.Very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETDemain sans moiGallimard|Paris 1994|14.50 x 21.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure rag wove paper, ours bearing number 1, the only deluxe copies.A very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETComme un refus de la planèteGallimard|Paris 1988|14.50 x 21.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure rag wove paper, the only deluxe copies.A very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETQuatre testaments et autres poèmesGallimard|Paris 1967|14.50 x 21.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pure wove paper, deluxe issue.A very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETLa fable et le fouetGallimard|Paris 1995|14.50 x 21.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure rag paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.A very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETUn besoin de malheurGrasset|Paris 1963|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 49 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours being one of 14 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.A very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETLes petites éternitésGrasset|Paris 1964|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 29 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 14 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.A very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETDeuxième testamentGallimard|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 25 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 5 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.A very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETMonsieur VaudevilleGrasset|Paris 1973|12.50 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 24 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours being one of 14 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.Very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETL'amour à deux têtesGrasset|Paris 1970|13 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 26 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours being one of 14 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.Very handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETQuel royaume oublié?Mercure de France|Paris 1955|14 x 19.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Johannot paper, ours bearing No. 1, the only deluxe copies.Handsome copy.€60
Alain BOSQUETSonnets pour une fin de siècleIn Europe|Paris 1980|13.50 x 21.50 cm|agraféFirst edition of this offprint from the March 1980 issue of Europe magazine, one of 30 numbered copies, the only deluxe copies.Handsome copy.€60
Marie-Jeanne DURRYRaymond SchwabLe Divan|Paris 1932|14 x 20 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.Small marginal stains to front cover, otherwise handsome copy.€40
Clotilde de SURVILLEPoésies inéditesNepveu|Paris 1827|14 x 22 cm|brochéFirst edition.Work illustrated with engravings 'in the Gothic style' after drawings by Colin.Repaired tear with two small lacks affecting the spine, light foxing.€80
Robert MALLETUne mort ambiguëGallimard|Paris 1955|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, an advance copy.Fine autograph inscription by the author to Pierre Seghers, paper yellowed.€40
SEVERINL'homme blanc, souvenirs d'un pierrot par le mime SéverinPlon|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|brochéFirst edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed.Autograph inscription from the author.Iconography. A tear affecting the last endpaper, tape marks on the back board.€50
René BOYLESVELes Français en voyageEditions Mornay|Paris 1929|13 x 20.50 cm|brochéFirst edition, one of 480 numbered copies on Rives, ours specially printed for Louis de Gonzague-Frick and justified in hand by the publisher.Illustrated book of engravings of Dubreuil, nice copy.€100
(Honoré de BALZAC) Jean SAVANTNapoléon dans BalzacEditions Napoléon|Paris 1950|14 x 21 cm|brochéFirst edition.Introduction by J. Savant.Fragments of texts by H. de Balzac referring to the Emperor.Illustrations, handsome copy.€40