First Editions

First edition.
Extracted from the Revue des deux mondes.
In sheets, in chemise.

First edition, on ordinary paper, of the French translation by Jean Cassou.
Preface by Valéry Larbaud.
A tiny tear at the foot of the front cover, handsome interior condition.

First edition, no deluxe copies mentioned.
Signed and inscribed by the author.
Covers slightly and marginally soiled, handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Two small tears and losses at head and foot of spine, handsome interior condition despite occasional foxing.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation. Translated from German by H. Jansen.
Our copy is presented in its original wrappers.
One joint cracked at foot, small tears and corner losses to covers, handsome interior condition despite very occasional foxing. This first work by Winckelmann had considerable impact in Europe by establishing the foundations of what would become neoclassicism, whose influence had much greater impact on the arts in Germany than in France. Furthermore, his reflection on Greek art helped secure the foundations of Art History.

A Service de Presse (advance) copy of the first edition.
Signed and inscribed by the author.
A minor tear at the foot of the spine, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.

The first edition, published in a small number of copies.
Signed autograph inscription by Pierre Audebert.
Spine and covers marginally and lightly faded, handsome interior condition despite occasional worming.
Rare.

First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription from Eugène Choucary.
Cover illustrated by Jean Laronze, work illustrated with drawings by Alfred Plauzau and René Ristroph.
Two small lacks to head and foot of spine, light marginal scratches to front cover.
Rare.

First edition, one of 475 copies on laid paper, the only issue with 25 copies on pure linen paper.
Signed and inscribed by Pierre Varenne.
Handsome copy.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on Edita vellum.
Handsome copy.

First edition of this theatrical adaptation published anonymously.
Marginal tears with small lacks to spine and boards, pen annotations at head of front board, foxing.
Rare.

First edition.
Upper cover lacking.
Rare.

First edition of the French translation, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Signed bilingual autograph inscription from the author to a couple who were friends.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure linen paper, deluxe copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Longworth Chambrun.
Preface by André Maurois.
Spine sunned, boards marginally and more lightly sunned, a small tear and marginal stains on the first cover, handsome interior condition.
A full-margined copy.

First edition.
A tear at the foot of the spine, small corner losses to the boards, some light foxing.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A small tear of no consequence at the foot of the rear cover.
Rare.

First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper.
Signed and inscribed by Alphonse Robert.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation by André Piot and printed in 500 numbered copies, ours unnumbered.
With a frontispiece portrait of H.R. Holst by R. Holst.
Some worming, one joint cracked at head and foot with slight loss.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine very slightly sunned, not serious.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Work illustrated with a beautiful frontispiece as well as a portrait of the author by Léandre.
Small tear at foot of spine, worming on boards, two leaves poorly cut.

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Foreword by Louis Aragon.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed and inscribed copy by the author.
Light dampstain to lower margin of covers, ballpoint pen annotations on back cover, handsome interior condition.

First edition on ordinary paper, no mention of deluxe copies.
A small tear on spine, five angular lacks on covers.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Arches paper.
Handsome full-margined copy.

Edition with some parts in first edition.
Half red sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with double gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, bookplate pasted to verso of first cover, contemporary binding.
Some light foxing.
Manuscript gift inscription on half-title page.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Thierry Maulnier.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Thierry Maulnier.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Signed autograph inscription from Thierry Maulnier.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper.
Work illustrated by Eddy Legrand.
One joint slightly cracked at head, two tiny holes of no consequence to spine, handsome interior condition.

First edition of which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Autograph inscription signed by Auguste Dorchain.
Handsome copy.

First edition of which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Bradel binding in full mouse-grey boards, smooth spine, date at foot, small marginal discoloration stains on the first cover, original wrappers preserved, worming on the endpapers.

First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
Some light foxing.
Rare.

First edition published in a small numbered edition on pure linen paper.
Signed and inscribed by Georges Lecomte.
Head- and tailpieces and typography produced by the École Estienne.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Signed and inscribed by Denise Bélanger.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Pure White Rag paper, the only deluxe copies with 75 on Japan paper.
With frontispiece photographic portrait of C. Lemonnier.
The work is illustrated with an autograph facsimile and illustrations.
Some foxing, pale angular dampstain at foot of final pages.

First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of thousand.
Signed autograph inscription by Francis Carco.
Iconography.
A small tear with tiny lack at head of spine.

First edition of which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Signed autograph inscription by the author.
Spine very slightly sunned, handsome copy.

First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
Amusing autograph inscription signed by Paul Ginisty to Georges Vicaire: "...Péché de jeunesse".
Spine sunned and split, two ink stains on the back cover, slight corner wear to boards without consequence.

First edition, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription from Léon Bazalgette.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait, drawings and typographic ornaments by Orazi.
Spine sunned, one joint slightly cracked at foot, minimal corner wear to boards,

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on alfa paper reserved for the Service de Presse.
Handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
A tiny tear at the foot of the spine, otherwise a handsome copy considering the poor quality of this post-war paper.

First edition, one of 1100 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 279 Holland.
Two light scratches to foot of spine, otherwise a handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies along with 35 Hollande.
A very good copy.

First edition, one of 265 numbered copies on Arches, the only issue with 14 Japan.
Work illustrated with 14 wood engravings by Roger Grillon.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 1300 numbered copies, the only deluxe copies along with 52 on Japan paper. Introduction by Marie Dormoy. Fine copy.

First edition, one of 1550 numbered copies on vellum, the only deluxe copies along with 54 on Japan paper.
Spine very lightly sunned without consequence, minimal worming without consequence at foot of first cover, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition, one of 550 copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Joints slightly cracked at head and foot with tiny lacks, minor worming to first endpaper, a full-margined copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Henri de Régnier to Pierre Benoit.
Minor lacks and marginal tears to spine and boards.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on Lana paper, the deluxe copies after 25 on Arches.
Minor worming to first endpaper of no consequence, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 730 copies on Rives laid paper.
Frontispiece portrait of the author by H. van der Zee.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 530 numbered copies on alfa, the only large paper copies along with 120 pur fil.
A good copy.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on laid paper.
Minor spotting to the slightly sunned spine, handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Spine lightly sunned, a crease mark and slight marginal tear to front cover, handsome interior condition.

First edition printed in a numbered run of 550 copies on Johannot paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 680 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only issue with 25 copies on Japan paper.
Illustrated with 13 drawings and a frontispiece by L. Cadène.
Small stains to spine and at foot of second cover, handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 225 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Illustrated with original woodcuts by Maximilien Vox.
Spine and covers very lightly and marginally sunned, handsome interior condition.

First edition printed in 750 numbered copies on pure thread Lafuma paper.
Inscribed by Gérard-Gailly to Charles Du Bos.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of René Boylesve after a drypoint by L. Madrassi.
Spine faded, handsome interior condition.

First edition printed in 750 numbered copies on pure thread Lafuma paper, ours unnumbered.
Work illustrated with a sketch by René Boylesve and a facsimile of his manuscript.
Spine and covers uniformly faded, handsome interior condition.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Signed and inscribed by André Dhôtel.
Minor marginal worming to spine and foot of rear cover.
Complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.

First edition of Pierre Quillard's poem set to music by Gustave Doret, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Two lacks at head and foot of spine, front cover tending to come loose, small corner lacks to covers, handsome interior condition. Rare.

First edition notwithstanding the statement "quelconque édition".
Covers and spine worn, handsome interior condition.
Rare but as is!

First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of second edition.
Signed autograph inscription from the author.
Two small stains on spine, front endpaper very lightly and partially shadowed.
Our copy is presented in slipcase and chemise in full boards covered with moiré-effect paper.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Autograph signature of the author below the justification page.
Work illustrated with reproductions hors-texte.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.

First edition.
Three slight marginal lacks to covers, otherwise handsome copy.
Rare.

First edition.
A rare and good copy.

First edition.
A rare and good copy, softcover.

First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of 8th edition.
Light scratches to first cover, two bookseller stamps on endpapers and half-title.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Precious signed autograph inscription from André Malraux to Thierry Maulnier.
Rich iconography.
Light sunning to foot of spine, a faint and small marginal dampstain affecting the second half of the work without any damage to the text.

First edition on ordinary paper.
A good copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Félix Bonafé.
Our copy is enhanced with a two-page autograph letter signed by the author addressed to the same dedicatee.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on laid paper, deluxe issue.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece by Michel Vigoureux.
Handsome copy complete with its slipcase.

First edition.
Work illustrated with numerous reproductions of signatures, letters, drawings by Ferdinand de Lesseps, Nadar, Cham, Gavarni, Sainte-Beuve, P.J. Proudhon, Brillat-Savarin, General Suchet...
Two slight tears to spine, a tiny marginal lack to front cover.

First edition.
Two small corner bumps at head of covers, a tear with loss at foot of pages 19-20 not touching text, otherwise a handsome copy.
Rare.

First edition on ordinary paper, one of 1100 copies on laid paper, the only issue with 20 Whatman and 20 Japan copies.
Half chocolate morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments richly ornamented with gilt floral motifs, date at foot, double gilt fillets framing the marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt.
Frontispiece portrait of the author. Illustrations by A. Beauvais, A. Berchon, A. Duvivier, H. Hanoteau, L. Martin, M. Merlin, E. Pail, A. & Thomas...
Some foxing.
A handsomely bound copy.

First edition.
Signed autograph inscription from Louis Guétant to the symbolist poet André-Ferdinand Hérold.
Handsome and rare pamphlet.

First edition of which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Signed autograph inscription from Y. Hirn to the symbolist poet André-Ferdinand Hérold.
Handsome and rare pamphlet.

First edition of which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Signed autograph inscription from Paul Rey to the symbolist poet André-Ferdinand Hérold.
Handsome and rare copy.

Second edition.
Autograph inscription signed by Emile Arnaud to the symbolist poet André-Ferdinand Hérold.
Handsome and rare pamphlet.

First edition for which there were no deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on alfa mousse, the only deluxe copies with 50 on pure thread.
Autograph signature of the author.
Handsome copy.

First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
Light foxing to covers, otherwise a handsome and rare copy.

First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
Signed and inscribed by Paul Barlatier to the symbolist poet André-Ferdinand Hérold.
Handsome and rare copy.

The first edition of this offprint, published in a small number of copies, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription signed by the author.
Handsome and rare copy.

First edition, one of 365 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue with 10 Japan copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Rosita to the wife of symbolist poet André-Ferdinand Hérold.
Handsome copy.
Rare.

First edition of L. Vischi's adaptation with no mention of deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Virgilio in Italian to the symbolist poet André-Ferdinand Hérold.

First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition of which there is no mention of deluxe copies.
Handsome and rare copy despite some light worming to front board.

First edition printed in 300 copies.
Minimal worming to boards, handsome interior condition.