First Editions

First mimeographed edition of the courses taught by Jean Beaufret to the khâgne Condorcet in philosophy.
A fold at the top of the first board which also has a stain at the bottom.
Signed autograph dedication of Jean Beaufret to a relative named Claude.

First edition on current paper.
Nice copy.
Signed autograph dedication of Michel Butor to his friend Georges Raillard starting on Transit A and ending on Transit B: "... to put his head upside down ..."

First edition on current paper.
Nice copy.
Autograph signed by Franz Hellens to Achille Chavée.

First edition, one of the review copies service.
Back with slight bites in the foot, small foxing on the upper edge.
Signed autograph of Jean Dutourd Jeanne Remy: "... by kissing him."

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on vellum Arches paper including the original lithography of Jean Picart The Sweet he signed and justified, head draw.
Nice copy.
We attach two prospectuses pertaining to the book.
Signed autograph Serge Michenaud Xavier Audouard to whom is dedicated the book and his wife Bernadette: "... this opening they helped me practice in a depth of more than twenty years of silence, in tribute to 'friendship."

First edition published anonymously.
Handsome copy despite two slight tears to the lower headcap and at the head of the first board which also has a small discoloration stain at the foot.
Half burgundy shagreen bindings, spines slightly faded with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons and blind double compartments, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns of marbled paper marginally soiled, contemporary bindings.
Some minor foxing without significance affecting mainly the edges, upper headcap of the first volume lightly rubbed.

First edition printed anonymously.
Half bordeaux shagreen bindings, spines slightly faded with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons and double blind compartments, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns marginally soiled, contemporary bindings.
Some light foxing without consequence affecting mainly the edges, head caps very slightly rubbed, one stain at foot of pages 275-276 of the first volume.

Rare catalog, printed on laid to very small numbers, the exhibition of drawings and etchings of Auguste Lepère presented at Edmond Sagot Gallery from 1 to 7 December 1909.
Binding full cartonnage flexible vellum, smooth back mute, boards with stains and stings, beautiful interior condition.
Rare.

First edition with 2 illustrations by Sainte Marie Perrin.
Handsome copy with covers slightly and marginally sunned without consequence.

Edition with most parts in first edition (Le roi se meurt had appeared three years earlier), one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of 49th edition.
Bradel binding in full marbled and gilt paper, smooth spine, brown shagreen title-label, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 52 numbered copies on Japan, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
Introduction by Marie Dormoy.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 54 numbered copies on Japon nacré paper, deluxe copy.
Spine lightly sunned, a small crease at foot of front cover, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition on current paper.
Insolated back.
autograph dedication of the author autograph dated Michel Butor to his friend Georges Raillard inside a stamp printed by the publisher.

First edition, one of 30 copies on "pur-fil" paper, only leading copies after 10 Madagascar.
Back very slightly burnished without any gravity.
Autograph dedication dated and signed by André Doderet Maurice Martin Gard: "... to you, my dear Maurice, and with the great pleasure of knowing that this little book will not displease you, the migrant honorary."

Postcard addressed from Cap d'Antibes, January 25, 1955, to his close friends George and Alice Raillard; Henri Raillard, their son, being the godson of Henri Bosco who dedicated his novel Barboche to him.
Nice copy.
Henri and Madeleine Bosco, after spending the first part of the winter with friends at the Cap d'Antibes, are preparing to leave for Morocco. But before, they will stop at Lourmarin.
He thanks his close friend Georges Raillard for the good news that he regularly transmits to him, "especially the godson", that Henri Bosco cherishes and that he also places "under the benevolence of ND de la Garoupe" (close to the cape d Antibes).
Subjugated by this place where they stayed, the couple Bosco bought a property there: "The coast is admirable, so we bought a house so that our stays are more frequent".

First edition for which it was not drawn from great papers.
Small gaps in the head and foot of the back, bites on the boards, small black ink stains on the guards.
Signed autograph of Pierre Véry to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Foiret: "... this Chinese puzzle ..."

First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on vellum, only draw after 25 Holland paper.
Illustrated book, frontispiece, a drawing by Pablo Picasso.
Back and flat very slightly and marginally thinned as generally, otherwise nice copy.
Autograph dedication signed by Paul Dermée to the poet Hubert Dubois.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Photographic cover, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 27 numbered copies on Hollande, the tirage de tête.
A very nice copy despite very light traces of folding to the spine.

First edition, one of 23 numbered copies on Hollande, the tirage de tête.
A very nice copy.

First edition.
Half wine-red shagreen binding, spine with four false raised bands decorated with compartments formed by quadruple fillets. Signs of rubbing. Light dampstains to upper margins of some leaves, otherwise very clean throughout. Good copy.
A novel that is both biographical and fictionalized, in this work Lamartine evokes the founding event of his artistic and amorous life, his encounter with Julie-Charles, the Elvire of the Méditations.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Hollande, this copy one of some hors commerce, the tirage de tête.
A very nice copy with edges preserved.

First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Japan, head print.
Binding half morocco anthracite corners, smooth back adorned with cold boxes, golden date tail, guards and contreplats of marbled paper, guards and eggplant paper tidbits, covers and back preserved, gilded head witnesses, elegant binding signed Honnelitre .
Rare and beautiful copy of all perfectly established margins of this novel which was adapted to the cinema, in 1967, by Robert Bresson.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Japon, the tirage de tête.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally faded and sunned as usual.
Rare and nice copy with edges preserved.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japon, the tirage de tête.
A very nice copy with edges preserved.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on Alfa paper and reserved for the press service.
Nice copy.
Autograph signed by Jacques Chardonne to Jean Fayard.

First edition for which it was not drawn from great papers, one of the review copies service.
Small gaps in the head and foot of the back, an angular lack at the foot of the second flat, name written in the pen at the head of the first guard.
Signed autograph of Pierre Véry to a friend named Joëlle: "... this attempt at romantic detective novel" on a piece of the bibliography page of Pierre Véry from another book and which was pasted on the first guard.

First edition illustrated with 177 drawings by Gustave Doré, including vignettes, plates, headpieces... All engraved by Maurand, Sarglat... Fine printing on large white laid paper. Title page in red and black.
Contemporary half red morocco binding with corners in long grain. Smooth spine richly decorated with large romantic tools in compartments. Triple fillet rule on boards. Original wrappers preserved. Rubbing to joints, headcaps and edges. Corners bumped and slightly turned. Joint fragile at tail of upper board. Fine copy, with very white paper free from foxing.
This fable features Charlemagne and his brave knights, and all the characters from Ariosto.

First edition, one of 20 copies on Japon, this copy specially printed for Madame Fasquelle, included in the copies hors commerce, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Small tears to foot of spine on the edges, tiny spots, not serious, on the covers.
A nice and rare copy with edges preserved.

first edition for "Philoctète" and "El Hadj", one of 300 numbered copies on laid Arches paper, only draw.
Binding in the bradel half carton vellum style, smooth back, title label of heartbreak blue marbled paper plates, insolated blankets and heavily burnished back, golden head, binding signed Jean Courty.
Nice copy.
Precious autograph dedication signed by André Gide: "To Félix Fénéon, cordially."
A fervent anarchist, visionary and influential art critic, Félix Fénéon made himself very early, the defender of Arthur poets Rimbaud, Jules Laforgue, Stéphane Mallarme, Paul Valery and Guillaume Apollinaire, or post-impressionist pictorial movements such as Pointilism, Synthetism, Symbolism or the Nabis, while his contemporaries incented more poets and academic art.
He also wrote a text of prime importance, the manifesto of neo-Impressionism, "The Impressionists in 1886", published by the magazine La Vogue.
He was also animator, creator and editor of many literary and avant-garde magazines among the most important of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries such as "La Vogue", "The Independent Review", "The Plume" , "Political and literary interviews", "La Revue blanche" ...
His friend Octave Mirbeau describes it: "In spite of his deliberately cold appearance, his rather stiff policy, the special dandyism of his manners, reserved and haughty, he has a warm and faithful heart. But he does not give it to everyone, because nobody is less commonplace than him. His confidence once won, one can rest in him as under a hospitable roof. We know that we will be pampered and defended, if necessary. "

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise nice copy.
Foreword by Raymond Queneau.
Retaining its advertising band : "Par l'auteur de "J'irai cracher on vos tombes".
Rare and handsome autograph inscription signed by Boris Vian to Jean-Louis Barrault and Madeleine Renaud : "Pour Madeleine, for Jean-Louis with mon amitié."

First edition, one of 50 copies on kraft roux, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Spine and covers marginally sunned as usual, a small spot on the last endpaper.
Cover illustrated with a drawing by Dalbanne reprinted on the title page.
Letter-postface by Blaise Cendrars.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Corvol l'Orgueilleux, only deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
Nice copy.

Collective first edition for which it was not drawn from great papers, one of the review copies service.
Back insolated, some traces.
Rare and beautiful autograph signed by Robert Desnos Jean Galtier-Boissière: "To Jean Galtier-Boissière this book is not worth a good glass of good wine but better than a kick in the ass. Desnos to his wife in terms less raw Desnos "

First edition, one of 647 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only leading copies after 109 reimposed.
Two small traces of marginal folds at the bottom of the first board that also has two tiny gaps.
Beautiful autograph signed by Robert Desnos to Pierre Berger: "To Pierre Berger with my condolences * Desnos September 25, 1941. * or the expression of my highest consideration or assurance of my best feelings or good morning. "

Edition first in part, one of 50 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, the tirage de tête.
A nice copy with edges preserved.

First edition, one of 14 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
Very rare and nice copy retaining its advertising slip.

First edition, one of 210 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the tirage de tête after 35 Hollande paper.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned, not serious, spine with a fold to foot.

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Hollande, the tirage de tête.
A nice copy.

First edition of the French translation by Hugues Rebell, one of 30 numbered copies on Japon, the tirage de tête.
Full morocco, cover and spine preserved, all edges gilt, chemise in half morocco, slipcase lined with morocco, elegant contemporary binding signed Huser.
Illustrated, as frontispiece, with a photographic portrait of Oscar Wilde.
Provenance : from the library of Henri Thuile with his ex-libris pasted to head of a pastedown.
A very nice copy elegantly bound by Huser in lined morocco.

First edition for which it was not drawn from great papers.
Nice full copy of his trailer.
Beautiful autograph dedication signed by Jean d'Ormesson to a friend named Bertrand: "A little beauty my dear Bertrand (pity it's not me!) To tell you both my very faithful affection, to which I tell you my warm wishes, I kiss you one and the other, Jean. "

First edition for which it was not drawn from great papers.
Grisélidis Real, writer, painter and prostitute, is a great romantic figure of the late twentieth century. A lover, militant, fighter and poet, she upset the customs of Geneva society. She is now buried in the Cemetery of the Kings in Geneva between Jean Calvin and Jorge Luis Borgès.
Nice copy.
Rare autograph dedication signed Grisélidis Réal: "For Marie Chatelain, in memory of a friend I loved as a sister, Cécile Buhler, so artist, so alive and so beautiful, always present in our hearts Grisiledis Real."

First Edition printed in 500 copies.
Grisélidis Real, writer, painter and prostitute, is a great romantic figure of the late twentieth century. A lover, militant, fighter and poet, she upset the customs of Geneva society. She is now buried in the Cemetery of the Kings in Geneva between Jean Calvin and Jorge Luis Borgès.
Nice copy.
Rare autograph dedication dated and signed Grisélidis Real: "For Marie (Chatelain), with all the emotion I have to have shared the reading of poems In memory also of our beloved Cécile Grisélidis."

First edition.
Beautiful richly illustrated copy of reproductions of works by Antoni Tapies.
Signed autograph dedication of Antoni Tapies, in French, to his friend Georges (Raillard), who was director of the French Institute of Barcelona and great specialist of the work of Antoni Tapies, and his wife Alice.

First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Occasional light foxing, gift inscription in blue ballpoint pen at head of first endpaper.
Rare.

First edition on current paper full of the act deleted in the representation.
Back slightly discolored and wrinkled, two small spots on the first board.
Signed autograph Octave Mirbeau to Mrs. Philippi enriched with the handwritten signature of Thadeus Natanson.

First edition in French, one of 11 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, deluxe copy.
Illustrated work with a frontispiece photographic portrait of the author.
Ernst Toller was a pacifist militant, anarchist who participated in establishing the ephemeral Bavarian Council Republic, alongside Gustav Landauer and Erich Mühsam. He would commit suicide in exile in the United States, despairing at the triumph of Nazism, thus preceding Stefan Zweig in death.
Very fine and rare copy.

First edition, one of 22 numbered copies sur vélin labeur, the only large paper copies
Very nice and rare copy.

First edition for which it was not drawn from great papers, one of the review copies service.
Back slightly insolated, complete copy of his prayer to insert.
We enclose a printed cardboard stating that Modeste Hofmann is absent from Paris.
Autograph signed by André Pierre Maurice Martin of Gard.

First edition, one of 57 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue.
Handsome copy.

First edition in trade, one of 75 numbered copies on Holland paper.
Two tears at head and foot of one joint, title page partially and lightly shaded.
A full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches, the tirage de tête.
Endpapers slightly shaded and with small stains, a small tear, not serious, to foot of spine.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on laid Ingres de Lana, only leading copies.
Very nice copy.

First edition, one of 51 (instead of 31 announced colophon) numbered copies, ours unjustified on "drawing", only draw after 1 Arches paper.
Very nice complete copy of the original engraving Michel Melchionne he justified and signed .

First edition, one of 12 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
A full-margined copy.
Spine creased, a small lack to head of second board, light tears to margins of certain leaves at the deckled edges.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece on Japan paper by Charles Léandre and drawings in and out of text by Henri Gaston Darien, Henri Charles Auguste Gounin, Jean-Louis Fernand Fau, Charles Léandre, Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, David Ossipovitch Widhopff and Adolphe Willette.

First edition, on current paper, of the French translation.
Rare autograph dedication signed by Thomas Mann, in French, to Maurice Martin du Gard: "Dedicated to Madame Auger, Paris 12. V. 50. Thomas Mann"

First edition, on current paper, of the French translation.
Intricacy of Herbert George Wells.
Insolated back.
Autograph signed by Charles Du Bos, publication director of the collection of foreign authors at Plon, Maurice Martin du Gard.

First edition.
Binding of the publisher in full olive green canvas, smooth back, yellow head, yellow head, missing jacket.
We enclose a telegram from Joseph Chapiro, addressed to Maurice Martin du Gard from Berlin.
Rare signed autograph dedication from Joseph Chapiro, in French, to Maurice Martin du Gard: "... in memory of his visit to Berlin and in recognition of the charming hours spent together".

First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 9 Japan and 30 Holland.
Full navy blue morocco binding, spine with four raised bands showing some rubbing, gilt date at foot of spine, gilt roulettes on headcaps, double gilt fillets and gilt floral motifs framing the guards and watered silk floral endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt, original wrappers preserved, double gilt fillets on leading edges, contemporary binding signed by Chambolle-Duru.

First edition, one of 3 numbered copies on Japan, head print.
Small non-serious spots on the margins of the first guard on which the consignment appears.
Rare and beautiful copy at all margins of this book dedicated to scouting.
Autograph dedication dated and signed by Pierre Schaeffer to Jean Bardet, co-founder with Paul Flamand editions of Seuil: "To Jean Bardet as the most cordial host of this threshold that I have so much pleasure to spend with Clotaire. May he pray for this house, where he would not feel at home, and have it blessed, invisible companion of your work, Paris July 23, 1938. "

First edition.
Publisher's binding in full brown cardboard, smooth back, yellow head, blue head, jacket attached in very bad condition.
Charming interior of the first slightly fragile dish, two small snags without gravity in the margin of the first board.
Rare autograph dedication signed by Heinrich Mann, in French, to Maurice Martin du Gard: "... in testimony of my strong sympathy for the Ecrits Nouveaux"

First edition, illustrated with 48 hors-texte engravings including the frontispiece, several in-text woodcuts, all after drawings by the author and engraved by Girardet, Français, Daubigny... With a notice by Sainte-Beuve.
Publisher's polychrome binding in full navy blue percaline cloth. Superb first cover decorated with a large polychrome plate (blue, red, cream, green, yellow and gold) featuring a walker tipping his straw hat in nature. Lenègre bindery at bottom of the plate. Spine decorated with a large polychrome plate with somewhat faded colors, notably the blue, but the golds remain bright. Handsome second cover decorated with a gilt landscape on beige ground within rich ornament. Discreet restoration to headcaps, particularly at the joints, relatively invisible. Some leaves standing slightly proud.
Very handsome copy of this publisher's binding, with perfectly fresh paper, completely free from foxing.

Rare invitation card to attend the first and only international exhibition of Surrealism held in Paris at the Beaux-Arts Gallery from January 17 to January 22, 1938.
Beautiful and rare copy despite two traces of glue on the back of the invitation card.
The signal of the departure of the exhibition given at 22:00 by André Breton will be followed by animations all more surreal than the others: appearances of beings-objects, interpretation of the trilogy "Hysteria - The crimson clover - L 'Missed act' by Hélène Vanel, cocks attached, fluorrescents clips, bedside hydrophilic sides, more beautiful streets of Paris, rainy taxi, sky flying bats.
The invitation card is illustrated with a photograph of Frankestein's authentic descendant, the "Enigmarelle" automaton built by the American engineer Ireland, which "will cross, at midnight and a half, in false chaity and fake bone, the room of the Surrealist Exhibition ".

Jules LEVY
Invitation to the preparatory meeting of the 41st anniversary of the foundation of the Hydropaths
19 December 1919 | 12.8 x 10.5 cm | one leaf
Rare invitation to the preparatory meeting organised by the Hydropaths Club, Sunday 28 December 1919, “to agree to the preparation for the forty-first anniversary ceremony of the foundation of our society.” The event took place «à la salle Berlitz (41, boulevard des Italiens) «at the Salle Berlitz (41, Boulevard des Italiens).»
A handwritten note on the lower part gives the name of the guest.
Horizontal fold in the middle of the document.

First edition of which there were no grand papier (deluxe) copies, false statement of third edition.
Spine slightly sunned.
Autograph inscription dated Octobre 1946 and signed by Raymond Queneau to a friend named Suzanne : "... de tout mon coeur (pas de pierre, elle le sait bien.)"

First edition for which it was not drawn from great papers, mention of third edition.
Back slightly insolated with a clear wetting in the middle, two small gaps on the second board.
Autograph dedication dated October 1946 and signed by Raymond Queneau to a friend named Suzanne: "Dear Suzanne, I apologize, it's a very bad book, it's clumsy and awkward as its author, but have more indulgence. for the latter."

First edition on current paper of this exhibition catalog.
Nice copy.
Illustrated book of reproductions of works of Jacques Hérold.
Autograph dedication dated and signed by Michel Butor to his friend Georges Raillard.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on offset, ours unjustified.
Nice copy.
Illustrated cover of Vasarely.
Signed autograph dedication of Jean-Clarence Lambert Georges Raillard and his wife Alice: "... these us and abuse of language - there an abrazo!"
Our copy is enriched with a postcard representing the farm Lagorce, Ardeche, on which Jean-Clarence invites "Les Raillard" to a fiesta on Saturday, August 6 from 19h.
We also add an invitation card to Jean-Clarence Lambert's exhibition of collages at Teatro Roma, Spain, from September 27 to October 10, 1968.

First edition, one of 24 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Small creasing marks at head and foot of boards, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper for each of the volumes; no mention is made of deluxe paper for the first.
Half fawn shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved (the front cover of the second volume is soiled).
Handsome copy.

First edition.
A nice and rare copy.

First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy.

Edition illustrated with 20 original lithographs by François Chapuis and printed in 200 numbered copies on Auvergne paper.
Fine copy complete with its slipcase, split at head and foot.
Publisher's Bradel binding in half black shagreen with bands, unlettered smooth spine with small scratches, Japanese paper boards, binding by Jean Duval.

First edition on current paper.
Back insolated, a stain at the bottom of the second board.
Illustrated book of 40 plates inset.
Autograph dedication signed Lugné-Poëau Professor Gosset.

First edition, one of 275 numbered copies on Arches vellum, the only printing along with 5 Madagascar and 25 Japan.
Work illustrated with original color woodcuts by Hermann-Paul.
Handsome copy despite two slight sunning marks at head and foot of spine.

First edition, one of the review copies service.
Back slightly insolated, a small lack in upper angle of the second board.
Autograph signed by Marcel Arland Maurice Martin du Gard.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on Alfa paper.
Signed autograph Joseph Delteil Maurice Martin Gard: "... this little fairy tale for the use of only poets of course .."

First edition printed in 59 numbered copies on vélin d'Arche papers, signed by Pierre-André Benoit and André Masson under the justification.
Cover repaired.
Illustrated with 2 original engravings by André Masson.
Rare.

First edition, one of 50 copies printed on Holland paper, deluxe copy after 1 Japon nacré and 13 Japon impérial.
Handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Spine repaired, small filled-in lacks in the margins of the first leaves, paper yellowed.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Raymond Queneau to Simone de Beauvoir.

Partly first edition, one of 35 numbered copies on vellum of the Marais, leading print.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Montgolfier paper, ours unnumbered, deluxe copy.
Two fold marks on the first cover.
Handsome full-margined copy complete with its "Coupable de fidélité" band which shows some foxing and two tears.

First edition printed in 250 numbered copies.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece reproduction of a Botticelli painting.