First Editions

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on laid paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, ours one of 20 copies reserved for subscribers, deluxe copy.
The work illustrated with a portrait of Paul Valéry by Suzanne Van Damme as frontispiece.
Boards of the chemise and slipcase marginally sunned.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies.
The work illustrated with a photographic portrait of Ernest Psichari as frontispiece as well as 6 engravings.
Spine and boards lightly and entirely sunned, first endpaper shadowed.
A full-margined copy.

first edition of this exhibition pamphlet held at the Cantini Museum in Marseille from 27 February to 30 April 1989.
Autographed and autographed autograph dedication of the author of Fred Deux to Pierre Dumayet and his muse: "... these pages where the prayers of a funny believer are."
Book illustrated with reproductions of works of Fred Deux.
first boardes with a slight hook without gravity in foot.

first edition for which no large papers were taken, one of the review copies service.
Autograph signed by Léon Guichard to Pierre Dumayet.
Iconography.
Pleasant copy.

first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Andrée Chedid to Pierre and Françoise Dumayet.
Iconography.
Pleasant copy.

first edition for which no large papers were taken, one of the review copies service.
Signed autograph signed by Roger Stéphane to Pierre Dumayet.
Iconography.
Pleasant complete copy of his prayer to insert which served as a bookmark.

first edition for which it was not taken from large papers of this book published under the direction of Mary-Lise Billot and Marc Bruimaud.
Signed autograph signed by Mary-Lise Billot and Marc Bruimaud to Pierre Dumayet: "... queneauphyle by definition ..."
Pleasant copy.

first edition for which no large papers were taken, one of the review copies service.
Signed autograph signed by Saul Friedlander to Pierre Dumayet.
Back slightly wrinkled, otherwise pleasant copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
A nice copy.

first edition on plain paper.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Alain Robbe-Grillet to Pierre Dumayet.
Pleasant complete copy of his prayer to insert.

first edition for which no large papers were taken, one of the review copies service.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Georges Dumézil to Pierre Dumayet.
Back slightly insolated.

first edition for which no large papers were taken, one of the review copies service.
An autograph signed by Marc Hanrez to Pierre Dumayet who interviewed Louis-Ferdinand Céline in 1957.
Iconography.
Pleasant complete copy of his prayer to insert which served as a bookmark.

first edition, one of the 20 numbered copies on ivory strip, only large papers.
Initials handwritten by Marcellin Pleynet below the justification of the draw.
Pleasant copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.

Edition with some parts in first edition as 14 letters appear here for the first time.
Lacks at foot of spines of first, second and fourth volumes, one tear to joint of fourth volume, some light foxing.

first edition, one of the 790 copies numbered on "pur-fil" paper, only large papers after 108 reimposés.
Precious autograph signed by Pierre Mac Orlan: "To Jacques Riviere, the perfect writer and the sensitive and courteous comrade" on the first guard.
Frost on the margins of all the sheets.

First edition printed in a numbered edition of 500 copies of this first volume of the "Petite bibliothèque quenienne".
Three small light stains on the first cover.
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first edition, one of 20 numbered copies on laid Ingres, only large papers.
Handwritten signature of Pierre Dumayet below the justification of the draw.
Beautiful copy.

First collected edition published under the direction of Pierre-Francis Lacroix.
Manuscript signature of Pierre-Francis Lacroix on the half-title page of the first volume.
Handsome copies complete with their dust jackets which have small marginal tears.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Ingres laid paper, ours unnumbered, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of 35 copies on Montval paper, this one not numbered but justified Montval paper on foot of the second cover, the tirage de tête.
A nice copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vélin d'Arche paper with a suite of engravings on Japon if the second state of the illustrations by Christiane Alanore.
Illustrated with 20 original engravings by Christiane Alanore.
Three leaves stained and a few marginal spots marginales on some others.

first edition, on current paper, of the French translation.
A precious autographed and signed copy of Victoria Ocampo: "To Paul Valéry, this little book - a testimony of my love for France - has nothing to say to her from the literary point of view, with admiration, friendship and so much desire To see him again Victoria Ocampo Mar del Plata February 1945. "
A small tear and slight marginal bites on the second board.

First edition, one of 87 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Alain Robbe-Grillet to Paul Aveline with a small drawing embellishing his signature.
A nice copy.

first edition for which there is no mention of large paper.
Precious autograph sent by Fernand Gregh to Léon Daudet: "... in memory of passionate conversations during our youth ..."
A slight scratch on the margin of the first board, some small foxinges affecting mainly the guards.

first edition on current paper, second edition mention, press service punch at the foot of the first cover.
Bindery in half fir tree green fir, smooth back discolored and illuminated, back decorated with nets and golden fleurons, piece of title of shagreen red, plates marbled paper, guards and counterplates of paper to the vat, copuvertures illustrated conserved, binding of l 'time.
Autographed by Jules Bois to Charles Bernard.

first edition, one of the review copies service.
Autograph signed by Marcel Aymé to Jean Blanzat.
Restored cover.

first edition.
Signed autograph signed by Denis Seznec to a friend: "... in memory of the obstinate struggle of mine, and in memory of your kindness in Paris ..."
Pleasant complete copy of his illustrated jacket, iconography.

first edition, one of the review copies service.
An autograph signed by Marcel Jouhandeau to André Wurmser.
Back with a small tear in the foot.

first edition, one of the review copies service.
An autograph signed by Marcel Jouhandeau to André Wurmser.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Signed autograph inscription from Emmanuel Bove to René Doumic.
Spine with restoration at head and light dampstaining.
Rare.

first edition, one of the 1720 copies on tinted vergé, only print after 75 vellum.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Henri Michaux to Laurie Edson his biographer and translator for the United States.
Beautiful copy.

First edition, one of 282 numbered copies on laid paper, ours one of the 135 printed for "Les nourritures terrestres".
Spine and covers marginally sunned, three small lacks to spine.

First edition very sought-after according to Clouzot.
A little light spotting, two ink stains on title and half-title page.
Rare copy in its original wrappers.

First edition and first printing of the 142 illustrations by Lucien Métivet, one of 20 numbered copies on Japan paper printed specially for the A. Melet bookshop, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy

First edition, one of 275 copies on alfa paper, the only issue after a few Japan copies.
The work is illustrated with a cover, title page, 9 vignettes and wood-engraved initials, in black and bistre by Flora Klee-Palyi.
Handsome copy with spine and covers very lightly and marginally discolored, without significance.

First Edition printed, in two parts, on laid to 200 copies numbered and initialed by the author, ours a copy of the second tranche, only draw after 12 Japan.
Binding half morocco old rose corners, back with five nerves, golden tail date, piece of red morocco title, marble paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, covers (with angular restorations) preserved, corners slightly blunted, gilded head, binding signed Bernasconi.
The work is also embellished with an engraved portrait of Edmond Haraucourt pasted on a guard.
Nice and rare copy.
Precious autograph signed by Edmond Haraucourt: "A Félicien Champsaur in memory of the shaggy that did not gray again."
Our copy is enriched with an anonymous original watercolor (attributed to Georges Villa), on laid paper mounted on a tab, representing a kneeling woman gratifying a man standing a blowjob.

First edition for Séraphita and third version of Louis Lambert.
Reliures in half morocco, covers and spine preserved, bindings signed by Champs.
A nice copy, rare and sought-after.

first edition of the French translation from which it was not taken from large papers.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author signed and dated from Miguel Angel Asturias to Paul Aveline.
Pleasant copy.

First edition of the French translation by André Leroy, of which no deluxe copies were issued.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, as usual.

first edition of the French translation, one of the 100 non-trade copies numbered on Swedish vellum.
Rare autograph autograph dedication of the author of Carson Mac Cullers, in English, to Marcel Arland.
spineely insolated, the last three letters of the author's name appearing in the consignment include a discoloration spot due to a drop of water or a tear.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half brown morocco with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets and decorated with double gilt compartments decorated with gilt floral motifs, date and place gilt at foot, double gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt.
Light foxing.
Provenance: from the library of Victor Hugo's beloved grandson, Georges-Victor Hugo, whom his grandfather, who took charge of his education after the death of his son Charles, affectionately nicknamed: "Monsieur le Petit Georges", with his monogram stamped in gilt at the head of the front board.

First edition of the French translation established by Henri Parisot and Alberto Savinio, one of 25 numbered copies on Marais crèvecoeur paper, deluxe copy.
Cover illustrated with a drawing by Max Ernst.
Handsome copy.

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.

First edition of the French translation, one of 41 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and boards slightly, marginally discolored and sunned, otherwise handsome copy.

first edition, one of the review copies service.
Precious signed autograph dedication of the author of Maurice de Vlaminck to his friend Montmartrois Pierre Mac Orlan: "... his old friend the painter Vlaminck ..."
Stitches at the head of the first board.

first edition printed at 125 copies numbered and justified by the author on Arches paper , ours printed specially for André Lebey , very close friend and collaborator of Pierre Louÿs.
Slight scratches without gavity at the head of the flat first, some small foxing on the guards.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to Marcel Espiau.

first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Pierre Béarn to Madame Rivoire: "... this blue square in memory of 'our blue square' where I learned that you love poetry ..."
Iconography.
Pleasant copy.

First edition, very rare. Three states can be distinguished: the first, ours, is distinguished by the title page entitled Oeuvres posthumes, as is the half-title. The second state substitutes a new title page entitled Album d'un pessimiste, with the half-title still indicating Oeuvres posthumes (this is the state known and described by Clouzot). The third state has a new title page dated 1836, again entitled Album d'un pessimiste, with the half-title oeuvres posthumes (this is the most common state); however, the mention of a notice by L'Héritier has disappeared to make way for the mention of a biographical notice (extracted from Michaud's Biographie universelle). L'Heritier's notice was removed from the first state, as the publisher preferred not to include it for fear of offending certain contemporaries mentioned.

Rabbe's works are preceded by Victor Hugo's poem: A Alphonse Rabbe, which would later appear in Les chants du Crépuscule, published in 1836.

These posthumous works were collected and published by the writer's nephew Charles Rabbe, who received a subsidy from the Ministry of Public Instruction for this purpose.
Contemporary half black shagreen bindings. Spine with false raised bands decorated with blind thick fillets. Gilt title and volume numbers. Owner's name at foot: Gauger. Minor rubbing to headcaps. 2 corners slightly bumped. Very light scattered foxing. A handsome copy.

A dark and sombre writer, marked by failure and the futility of things, who died in 1829 from opium excess (it is unknown whether his death was suicide or an unfortunate dosage of opium), Rabbe would enchant Baudelaire, receive the touching solicitude of Victor Hugo, and André Breton would not forget him in his anthology. All of Rabbe's pages are filled with a sickly and feverish romanticism, haunted by pessimism and despair, of which his principal work that would make his reputation: Philosophie du désespoir, is emblematic of his profound melancholy and his cult of death. Essays, commentary and maxims, prose poems punctuate these posthumous works, a model of dark romanticism.
Of greatest interest is the exceptional rarity of this very first state of Alphonse Rabbe's major work, unknown to Clouzot and to most bibliographers. The Bibliothèque Nationale de France possesses only the second state, and French catalogues contain only copies dated 1836.

first edition, one of the review copies service.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author of Claude Aveline to Jacques Mawas.

First edition of which there were no grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Half shagreen, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Jules Barbey D'Aurevilly to Charlotte Amélie de Musset, sister of Alfred de Musset.
Rare foxing.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

first edition on plain paper.
Humorous autograph dedication of the author autograph signed, full page, from Claude Aveline to Ida, Isabelle and Jean (Cassou) declining their first names until they amalgamate and transform.

first edition on plain paper.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Henry Bordeaux to Monsieur Poncet.
Back and sides marginally and slightly insolated and discolored, angular punctures on the boards, a small tear at the bottom of the back.

First edition, with mention of second edition at head of first cover.
Work illustrated by Charles Clérice.
Spine sunned with two lacks at head and foot, some foxing.

first edition for which there is no mention of large papers.
Autographed by Claude Seignolle to his friend Paul (Aveline): "O Paul, O Madeleine, my fruitful friends, what a joy this breakfast of 11-169 in St-Germain-en-Riche, your Claude Seignolle ."
Back and boards marginally insolated, pleasant interior state.

first edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only large papers after 20 pure cloth.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Marcel Béalu to Paul Aveline: "... this testimony of a friendship a bit out of time ..."
Book illustrated with a portrait of Marcel Béalu by Roger Toulouse.
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first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author of Jacques Sterberg to Paul Aveline: "... the only real water story ..."
Pleasant full copy of his trailer.
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first edition.
Binding of the publisher in full brown canvas, smooth back, guards and brown paper tops.
Autographed and signed dated and signed by Marcel Béalu to Paul Aveline: "... forever friend, these memories of meditations ..."
Pleasant copy.
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First edition.

Half red straight-grained morocco bindings, smooth spines decorated with gilt cartouches, four minute holes on joints, boards covered with red watered silk showing scratches, corners slightly bumped, small nicks to leading edges, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.

Some light foxing.



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first edition, one of the 96 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, the only print after 2 Japan.
Claude Aveline's signature autograph shipment to a friend: "This donkey story is so beautiful that it is for my Anne-Isabelle." AI de Hi-han (same author himself century)."
Pleasant and rare copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the tirage de tête (deluxe copies).

Full morocco, covers and spine preserved, slipcase, elegant binding signed by Semet & Plumelle.

Provenances: mostly from Robert Desprechins' library with his ex-libris drawn by Jean Cocteau, and by Louis de Sadeleer with his engraved ex-libris.

A very nice copy beautifully bound morocco signed by Semet & Plumelle.

Definitive edition, partly in first edition, one of 80 numbered copies on Zuber Rieder, deluxe paper.
Spine with some light stains, spine and boards marginally sunned and faded, handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 850 numbered copies on laid paper.
Handsome copy.

Rare and highly sought-after first edition (...) of which only a portion of the copies contains a preface (cf. Clouzot). The important account of the lawsuit concerning The Lily of the Valley that precedes the novel was not retained in subsequent editions and is often lacking in a number of the copies published by Werdet.

Copy complete with both the preface and the account of the lawsuit that opposed Balzac to the publisher François Buloz. Contemporary half green sheepskin bindings, smooth spines decorated with gilt romantic typographical motifs, gilt fillets at heads and tails, marbled paper boards, paste paper endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary romantic bindings. Some minor foxing, bookseller's descriptive label pasted at head of front pastedown of the first volume.

Exceptional copy in an elegant contemporary binding.

first edition of the French translation from which it was not taken from large papers.
Autographed and dated signed and signed by Miguel Angel Asturias to Jean-Pierre Laporte.
A pale paste without gravity in feet of the back and boards.

Editon original for which it was not taken from large papers.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Louis Aragon to François Wildenstein enriched with the autograph signature of Georges Sadoul.
Iconography.
Presentation, choice of texts established by Georges Sadoul.
Partially discolored backs and boards, light bites on boards.

First edition, one of 25 numbered hors commerce copies on green paper, deluxe issue after 25 on Arches laid paper.
Cover illustrated by Mario Prassinos.
Spine lightly sunned as usual.

First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on white vellum, the only deluxe copies after 25 on Arches laid paper and 25 hors commerce.
Cover illustrated by Mario Prassinos.
Spine lightly sunned as usual.

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.

First edition, one of 380 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 22 on Holland paper and 30 on pur fil.
Handsome copy

first edition of the French translation prepared by Armand Guibert, one of the 300 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only large papers after 12 Holland paper.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Armand Guibert to Mrs. E. Roudil.
Back insulated.

first edition for which it was not taken from large papers.
Signed autograph signed by Mary Marquet.
Wrinkled back, otherwise pleasant copy.

Fifth edition partly original as augmented by 70 new poems.
Braid binding in solid pebbled paper, smooth back, burgundy morocco piece, elegant modern binding by T. Boichot.
Signed autograph of Pierre Dupont: "To my friends Madame and Mr. Delignières in memory of their cordial hospitality, at the farm of the monks of Audignicourt November ten eighteen hundred and fifty two Pierre Dupont".
Some letters from the autograph were cut off by the binder.
Copy nicely established.

first edition, one of the 900 numbered copies on bulky vellum, only large papers after 30 "pur-fil" paper Marais.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Marcel Béalu to Paul Aveline.
Inscribed back with clear moisture.

First edition.
Full glazed caramel calf binding, spine with four raised bands set with black fillets decorated with double black compartments at the centers of which is stamped a gilt monogram repeated four times, burgundy morocco title label, double black fillet frame on boards, a lack of leather and a stain at head of first board, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary binding.
Some foxing.

First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 20 Holland and 10 pur fil.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 65 numbered copies on Navarre laid paper, deluxe copy after 35 on Rives wove paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Lana wove paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, deluxe issue.
Handsome copy.

first edition on plain paper.
Autograph signed by Yves Bonnefoy to Madame Gentzbittel.
Pleasant copy.

Les dessins de Hans Bellmer
First edition on ordinary paper.
Publisher's pink cloth, retaining dj and limp slipcase.
Autograph inscription signed by Hans Bellmer to monsieur Milla below the justification.
Abundantly illustrated.
Small transparent stains to lower cover of slipcase.
A good copy.

first edition on plain paper.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author of Guy Lavaud to the prefect Paul Bonfre: "... to the friend of the poets, to the magnificent prefect ..."
Our copy is enriched with a quatrain manuscript by Guy Lavaud entitled "Tide low" and an autograph ticket addressed to the same on a cardboard double-sided.
Back slightly insolated, otherwise pleasant together.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies after 3 Japan copies.
Half mustard yellow morocco binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt cartouche and black typographic motifs, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Capelle.
Some foxing affecting the deckled edges of certain leaves and the endpapers.

First edition of this text devoted to Douanier Rousseau and Paul Gauguin, one of 875 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies after 30 on Japan paper.

Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the authors by Pierre Payen.

Spine sunned, front cover marginally stained, handsome interior condition.

first edition on hard paper.
Half marrow brown binding, back with five nerves slightly thinned and with traces of friction, golden date in the tail, marbled paper plates, paper guards and counter to the vat, preserved blankets and backs, golden head.
Autographed autograph dedication of the author from Jean Moréas to Henri Chafardet.
Pleasant copy.

First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A photographic portrait of Gérard Philippe as frontispiece.
Handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 325 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only leading copies with some Alfa paper foam off-trade.
Restorations on the back.
Rare and nice copy.

first edition on plain paper.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated Christmas Devaulx to Paul Aveline: "... friendly souvenir of a walk in a strange forest ..."
Back slightly insolated, a small spot on the first guard where the shipment appears.