First Editions

First edition, one of 105 numbered copies on Marais vellum.
Handsome copy.

First edition in French, one of 265 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

first edition on current paper.
Pleasant copy.
Autograph signed by Jacques Audiberti to Mr. Méa.

first edition in paperback format, one of the review copies service.
Back and boards slightly and marginally exposed.
Autograph shipment dated and signed by Michel Butor to his friend the art critic and specialist in the New Roman Georges Raillard embellished with a small original collage formed by eight pastilles from perforations of postcards.
Notes of the dedicatee in pencil and black marker in the text.

First edition, rare and sought after. Printed on Holland paper.
Modern half caramel box binding with corners made over uncut pamphlet, with original wrappers preserved. Smooth spine decorated with 5 fleurons and roulettes, in the romantic taste. Good freshness of paper.
Very handsome copy.
Engraved bookplate of F. M. Caye, famous collector of romantics.

First edition from which it was not drawn from large papers.
Publisher's binding in full purple moiré cardboard, smooth back.
Copy tending to derail and complete with its dust jacket, the second board of which has gaps and spots.
Admirative signed autograph, in French, from Wanda Scona to Georges Simenon.

First edition.
Half blonde calf binding, smooth spine decorated with stripes and double gilt fillets, shagreen title label, trace of rubbing to headcap, corners slightly bumped.
Inscription from a previous owner of the work as a gift.
Illustrations by E. Lorsay.
Life in a 19th-century college: The return to school, recreation, the refectory, the dormitory, the infirmary, the supervisor, the prize distribution at the Sorbonne.

first edition on current call.
second board slightly and marginally passed at the head, pleasant copy.
Autograph signed by Jean Rousselot to Georges and Véronique Charaire.

First edition, with "deuxième mille" statement.
Bradel binding in full cardboard covered with marbled paper, smooth spine, chocolate shagreen title-label with minor rubbing, covers preserved with small marginal lacks and one stain.
Two stains affecting the back board as well as the final leaves, otherwise handsome interior condition.

First edition of the French translation established by Leconte de Lisle.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt and blind fillets, traces of rubbing to joints and edges, small angular lack to head, original wrappers preserved.
Some occasional minor foxing.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Half caramel sheep binding with corners, spine with five raised bands showing slight traces of rubbing, fir green shagreen title-label, light scratches to upper corners.
Some minor foxing, the last leaf poorly cut without affecting the text.

first edition.
Binding in full black cardboard, smooth back decorated with cold fillets, boards covered with paper in the tank, Contemporary binding.
Small scattered foxing.
Rare autograph signed by Fernandez de Rodella, in French, to Henri Dessalles.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half chocolate brown shagreen binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands, marbled paper boards marginally and slightly faded, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
Small worming to endpapers, otherwise handsome interior condition.

first edition on current paper.
Pleasant copy.
Bradel binding in half cardboard, vellum style, smooth back, golden date and initials at the tail, piece of mustard sheepskin slightly and marginally scuffed, boards covered with mustard paper, preserved covers (first board with a slight angular lack at the top) , golden head.
Autograph dedication signed by René-Louis Doyon to a very close friend.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on bouffant paper, the only deluxe copies along with 100 copies on Holland paper.
Contemporary Bradel binding in half old rose cloth, smooth spine slightly faded, chocolate shagreen title label with minor rubbing marks, marbled paper boards, original wrappers and spine preserved.
Copy complete with its errata leaf.

First edition, one of 100 luxury numbered copies, ours not justified, only large papers.
Autograph shipment signed by Marie Mauron.
Rare and beautiful complete copy of his illustrated jacket which includes some tears and marginal gaps.

First edition, one of 8 numbered copies on Lafuma paper subscribed by Champion bookshop for the Society of Bibliophile Physicians, the most restricted deluxe paper issue.
A handsome copy with full margins.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours being one of 18 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pure rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of 24 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours one of 14 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.

First edition, one of 100 of the "Good Sheets" under numbered cream cover on beautiful paper, only large papers with 59 "pur-fil" paper.
Autograph dedication signed by Claude Mauriac to Maurice Noël at the foot of the first board.
Tiny marginal bites at the bottom of the first board, a small trace of angular bending at the bottom of the second board, pleasant interior condition.

First edition, one of 8 numbered copies on Lafuma paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.

First edition illustrated with a frontispiece, 26 plates and numerous text vignettes, engraved on wood by Bellenger after Léon Lhermitte, one of the great painters of peasant life.
Half red shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands showing some scratches, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, pebbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, upper corners slightly bumped.

First illustrated edition, 53 drawings by Riou and Férat engraved by Hildibrand and Pannemaker. Catalogue J for 1876.
Publisher's binding known as "Aux initiales" in the rarest havana color, signed Magnier at foot. Back board of Magnier B type.
Fine first cover with well-marked and brilliant gilding (small black spots in a thin area). Clean spine with clearly readable gilding. The 2 bottom corners slightly bumped. Headcaps worn. Back board very good. Light scattered foxing more present on the first leaves, rather discreet thereafter. Handsome copy.
Le Chancellor, initially published in 1874 is a maritime adventure novel inspired by the raft of the medusa. Martin Paz is set in Peru. One of Verne's only titles dealing with discourse on races and hatred of mixed race, the hero being an Indian in love with a Jewish woman.

"Trilingual" first edition (etymological text, phonetic text, French translation) of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Spine lightly sunned, small stains to head and foot of boards.
Rare.

First edition, one of 175 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies after 21 Japan and 55 Holland.
With a frontispiece portrait of the author by Brauquier.
Light foxing to spine, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on Marais laid paper, deluxe issue.
Preface by Henri Martineau and Jean Fabre.
A small repaired tear at head of one joint, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Marais vellum, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.

first edition printed in 500 numbered copies.
Pleasant copy.

Edition with some parts in first edition, one of 925 numbered copies on satin vellum.
A small stain at the foot of the second cover, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 108 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe issue.
Spine slightly faded, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only large papers.
Some small foxinges without gravity affecting the margins of certain pages, otherwise pleasant copy.
Autograph signed by Léon Lemonnier to André Lautier.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only large papers.
Some foxinges affecting the margins of certain pages, otherwise pleasant copy.
Autograph signed by René Georgin to André Lautier.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only large papers.
Beautiful illustrated cover.

First edition, one of the numbered copies of the first printing, no mention is made of deluxe copies.
Light marginal foxing on the very first pages, small tears at foot and head of spine, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.

Original American edition from which it was not drawn from large papers.
Binding in bradel in full gray cardboard, smooth back.
Beautiful copy.
Rare and beautiful autograph shipment signed by Frederic Grover, in French, to François Nourissier.

First edition in French, one of 108 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper and reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.

first edition.
Pleasant copy despite slight tears with tiny angular gaps on the back.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copies after 5 Japan.
Fine full-margined copy, with a newspaper clipping tipped in leaving a small shadow on the endpaper.

First edition.
Joint cracked at foot with losses, slight marginal losses to boards, minor foxing affecting principally the margins.

First edition, one of 490 numbered copies on laid paper, only print with 10 Japan.
Tiny head and foot tears on the back.
Autograph autograph shipment signed by Louis Thomas to Louis Vauxcelles.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with 24 phototype plates.
First cover marginally sunned with some light spotting, handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only large papers.
Some small foxinges without gravity affecting the margins of certain pages, otherwise pleasant copy.
autograph dedication of the author auotgraphe signed by Ernest Sellière to André Lautier.

First edition, one of the review copies service.
Autograph signed by Henri de Montherlant to Mrs. Bradley.
Back very slightly exposed, a poorly cut sheet with small marginal gaps without gravity.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on English blown paper, single print with 30 Holland paper coins.
Autograph signed by Roland Dams to Philippe Soupault.
Beautiful and rare copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, from which only 10 copies were printed on Hollande deluxe paper.
Cover and drawings by Bernard Naudin including 1 double-page.
A marginal dampstain affecting the first forty pages, a small lack at head of first endpaper.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Half turquoise morocco binding, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots and decorated with double gilt fillets, minor rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, one tear to upper corner, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, pasted bookplate, contemporary binding.
Light scattered foxing.
Rare.

First edition, one of the copies printed on laid paper.
A slight tear without loss at head of spine, minimal foxing to endpapers, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pure thread paper, after only 10 Japan and 20 Holland.
Clear marginal and harmless traces of adhesive paper on endpapers, some tears on certain deckled edges.
A full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 53 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, head print after only 18 Japan.
Autograph signature of the author upon justification of the print.
Clear marginal traces and without gravity of adhesive paper on the guards, small angular tears without consequence at the foot of the first board, pleasant copy at all margins.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum, only large papers.
Pleasant copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only large papers.
Very nice copy.

First edition, one of 1800 numbered copies on pure laid paper.
Handsome copy with full margins.

First edition, one of 106 numbered copies on pure Lafuma thread paper, the only deluxe copies after the 92 copies on selected bouffant paper reserved for Editions de Minuit.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.

first edition on current paper.
Autograph shipment signed by Claire Goll to a couple of her friends, Georges and Katia (Charraire).
Nice full copy of his trailer.

First edition, one of the review copies service.
Autograph signed by Henri Pourrat to Jacques Boulenger.
A tiny marginal tear on the second board.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on vellum paper, deluxe issue.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 320 numbered copies on Annonay vellum, the only large papers with 50 Holland paper coins.
Beautiful copy.

First edition, one of 47 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only large papers with 33 Holland paper.
Beautiful copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pure Lana rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 90 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only large papers with 16 Holland paper.
Very nice copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy, with bookplate pasted on front endpaper.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Holland paper, only large papers.
Very nice copy, ex-libris glued on the first guard.

First edition of the French translation, one of 100 numbered copies on Alfa paper, only large papers.
Beautiful copy.

First edition, one of 45 copies on Voiron laid paper, ours unnumbered, the only deluxe copies.
A very fine copy.

First edition in French, one of 22 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Foreword by Francis de Miomandre.
A rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours being one of 15 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

First edition in French, one of 100 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.

first edition on current paper.
Warning for the Swiss reader by Jean Paulhan.
A slight marginal scratch without gravity on the first board, otherwise pleasant copy.
Precious and fun autograph signed by the author to Raymond Queneau "... very cordially / between academics / ..."

First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
With a frontispiece portrait of a young Honoré de Balzac.
A fine copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, with only 20 Japan copies on deluxe paper.
Charming illustrated cover by Steinlen, a light angular dampstain of no concern affecting the title and half-title pages, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies along with 10 on Holland paper.
Presentation by Anatole Jakovsky followed by 7 unpublished letters by the author.
Handsome copy.

first edition on current paper, there is no mention of large papers.
Bradel binding in semi-soft cardboard, vellum style, smooth back decorated with a floral pattern, marbled paper boards, paper guards and counterplates in the tank, preserved covers, red head, binding from the contemporary.
Autograph signed by Romain fineus, slightly cropped by the bookbinder, to Gabriel Timmory.

first edition on current paper, it was only printed 10 Holland paper in large papers.
Bradel binding in semi-soft cardboard, vellum-style, smooth insulated back with two small spots at the top, marbled paper boards, paper guards and counterplates in the tank, preserved covers, red head, contemporary binding.
Sympathetic autograph signed by Romain fineus to his friend Gabriel Timmory.

first edition on current paper, it was only printed 5 Holland paper in large papers.
Bradel binding in semi-soft cardboard, vellum style, smooth back decorated with a floral pattern, marbled paper boards, paper guards and counterplates in the tank, preserved covers, red head, binding from the contemporary.
autograph dedication of the author of Romain fineus to Gabriel Timmory.

First edition for each of the volumes with print runs varying from 297 to 1,250 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies along with the reimposed copies.
Spines and front covers of volumes 4 and 6 partially sunned, one endpaper foxed, otherwise handsome set.

first edition on current paper, one of the review copies service, false mention of fourth edition on the false title page.
Beautiful signed autograph by Marcel Jouhandeau evoking Jacques Chardonne to a couple of his friends: "... Chardonne told me one day that, if I had only written this little book, it would not be bad. I have written so many others that it may be worse ... "

First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition under Gallimard reissue wrapper, one of 60 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy after 30 Japan.
Two light worming spots on spine, otherwise handsome copy with covers and spine unfaded.

First edition, one of the review copies service.
Stains and stings on the first board, stains on the edges, otherwise pleasant interior condition.
Autograph dedication signed by Marcel Jouhandeau to Jacques Chardonne.

First edition, one of 48 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine partially and lightly sunned, otherwise rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
A light shadow on the first endpaper.
Handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on Montval paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of the review copies service.
Small marginal bites on the boards, pleasant interior condition.
Autograph signed by Marcel Jouhandeau to his friend Jacques Chardonne.

First edition, one of 43 numbered copies on pure thread paper, deluxe issue.
Handsome copy despite a light shadow at the head of the first endpaper.

first edition.
Binding in half red heart with corners, spine with five nerves, trace of label peeled off at the head of the spine, golden date at the tail, framing of double golden threads on the marbled paper boards, guards and counterplates of paper in the tank, cover preserved, golden head.
Autograph dated and signed by Oscar Michon, to his secretary and collaborator Henri Lang.
Next to this mailing, a portrait of the author was pasted below which he wrote nostalgically and humorously: "When I had hair. 1876. O. Michon."

First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on alfa, the only issue with 10 Japan, 25 Holland and 65 Arches.
Some light foxing affecting mainly certain leaves on their edges.

First edition, one of the rare numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Other contributions by Pierre Jean Jouve "Récitatif", Léon-Paul Fargue on Paul Claudel, Alain "Entretien chez le sculpteur", Vladimir Nabokov "Pouchkine", Egyptian texts by Jean-Claude Mardrus...
Spine and boards slightly faded.