First Editions

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

First edition, one of 1600 numbered copies on laid paper.
A small stain at the foot of the spine, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, one of 647 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies after 109 reimposed.
Half vellum-style boards binding with corners, smooth spine, brown morocco title label, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on vélin de Rives, the only deluxe copies.
Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.
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First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Illustrated with a photographic portrait of Max Jacob as frontispiece.
Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.
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First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the tirage de tête.
Ex-libris pasted onto an endpaper.
A nice copy.
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First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure rag vellum, the only deluxe copies.
Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
A handsome copy.
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First edition, one of 29 numbered copies on Holland paper, the deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
A handsome copy.
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First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Hollande paper, deluxe issue.
Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pur fil paper, deluxe issue.
Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition of some parts, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.
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First edition for most of the text, one of 43 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.
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First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on Holland paper, the deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
Bookplate pasted on a guard.
Nice copy.
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First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.
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Edition, press service of punch foot in the second flat.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by Claude Aveline Jean Cassou and his family: "... The FAT Mr. reflections that are on the commerce of men, too, but I am, alas, that the preface Claude.. to Cassou "
spine and marginally discolored boards.

First edition, one of 60 copies numbered and reserved for "Happy Sheets".
Signed autograph Henry Poulaille Pierre Dominique.
Yellowed paper.

Collective Edition and partly original, press service of punch foot of the second flat.
Signed autograph Claude Aveline in Ida, Isabelle and Jean (Cassou): "... by recommending the latter part of this collection, then it appears here for the first time (as they are lazy) Their Claude."
Back slightly insolated.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Cover illustrated by Hervé Morvan.
Handsome copy despite minor scratches at head of back cover.

First edition, one of 975 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies with 25 on pure linen.
Complete with its errata sheet.
Spine lightly sunned.

first edition on the current paper.
Signed autograph Beatrix Beck Jacques Mallard.
A little walk in the first flat spot.

first edition for which there is no mention of leading copies, review copy.
Signed autograph of Pierre-Henri Simon Monique Nathan.
A small tear head of the first flat, yellowed paper.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on vélin d'Arche papers, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies with a few hors commerce also on vergé d'Arches.
Illustrated with 6 original lithographs by Antoni Tapies.
HAndwritten signatures of Antoni Tapies and Georges Raillard to colophon.
A very nice copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, only 10 Japan and 20 Holland copies were printed.
Small tears to spine, one joint cracked at head and foot.

first edition.
Binding half black shagreen, spine slightly thinned to four nerves decorated with black boxes, flat black cardboard, guards and contreplats paper to the tank top corners bumped, small rips on the cuts, sprinkled edges, contemporary binding.
Rare autograph signed by Delphine Gay: "To his dear Delphine" topped the first volume of the title page.
Nice copy.

First edition, on current paper, the French translation.
Precious autograph signed Joseph Breitbach Coutaud Lucien and his wife.
Three gaps on the back slightly insolated, lightly soiled boards.

First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on satin alfa paper.
Spine very lightly sunned but without consequence, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Eugene Ionesco Claude (Bonnefoy) and his wife Nicole.
Little sunshine Length back and boards, otherwise pleasant complete copy of his illustrated jacket.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned at head and foot.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine very lightly sunned.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Alfa paper only leading copies.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy complete with its wraparound band: "An event!!! Audiberti and poetry..."

First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Some light interior foxing.

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine slightly sunned and creased.

First edition, one of 56 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Illustrated with 4 hors-texte illustrations by Camille Bryen.
Spine very lightly sunned at head and foot, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on wove paper, deluxe issue.
Spine very lightly sunned at head and foot.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on wove paper, deluxe copy.
Spine and boards lightly sunned at foot.

Collective Edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Audiberti Jacques Michel Gallimard.
complete copy of his prayer to insert.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine very lightly sunned at head and foot.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine very lightly sunned at head and foot.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, printed tamoon press service Length of the second flat.
Signed autograph Claude Aveline in Ida, Isabelle and Jean Cassou: "... the star (the shepherd) in the garden (heaven) plants ..."
Back slightly insolated with a small hitch.

First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on Alfa laid paper.
Handsome copy.

first edition on the current paper.
Signed autograph of Michel Butor to Marcel Arland.
Nice full copy of his trailer.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on Alfama paper.
Illustrated with a frontispiece by Jacques Hérold.
Handsome copy despite a very small black spot in the margin of the first cover.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on papier de luxe, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
One stain on the spine of the chemise, slipcase slightly soiled.
A nice copy with double chemise and slipcase.

First edition, one of 53 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies after 8 on Holland paper.
Handsome copy.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Jacques Audiberti Raymond Gallimard.

First edition, one of 45 numbered copies on pur fil.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally discolored as usual.

First edition, one of 950 numbered copies on royal Bellegarde laid paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.

A nice copy.

First edition, one of 1500 numbered copies on buff laid paper.
Unpublished letters and texts, preface by H. Mondor.
Handsome copy.

First edition of which no deluxe copies were announced.
Half blue morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots and decorated with gilt double compartments, date gilt erroneously indicated 1887 at foot, gilt fillets framing marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, elegant unsigned binding.
Printed bibliophile stamps to head of one endpaper and front wrapper which also bears a pen-and-ink gift inscription.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation, one of 75 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
A little light foxing to endpapers, otherwise nice copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by Roland Barthes Monique Cohen.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 1050 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, one draw with 15 Madagascar.
Signed autograph of Jean Galtier-Boissière Paul Ollier.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, ours unnumbered.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on handmade laid paper.
Work illustrated with typographical ornaments that some attribute to Daragnès and others to Vertès.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on Annonay laid paper.
Small tear at foot of slightly sunned spine, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition.
Minor lacks to spine, front cover tending to come loose, ink stains to back cover, foxing.

First edition, one of 150 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only announced deluxe copies.
Discoloration stain at foot of spine and joints, small tears to board margins, ballpoint pen initials at head of half-title page deckle edge.
A full-margined copy.

first edition on the current paper.
Signed autograph of Georges Navel to (Alain) Gheerbrandt.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on pur fil du Marais paper, the only deluxe copies along with some hors commerce copies also on pur fil du Marais paper.
Handsome copy despite two small tears at the foot of the spine and at the head of the front cover.

First edition, one of 400 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with 7 original woodcuts drawn and engraved by André Deslignières.
Handsome copy, complete with the suite of woodcuts in bistre on Japan paper.

First edition, one of 950 numbered copies on laid paper by Nelson.
Work illustrated with 6 drawings by the author.
Spine and boards lightly and marginally sunned without consequence.

First edition, one of the 80 copies numbered on pur-fil paper, deluxe copies.
Illustrated with 40 photographs from the movie.
Beautiful and rare copy.

First edition, one of 99 numbered copies on pur fil paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Japan, deluxe edition.
illustrated book of 12 dry points and 20 original typographical ornaments Louis Morin.
Signed autograph of publisher, L. Conquet Pierre Lano.
A small lack head back, bites on the guards.

First edition of the French translation established by Victor Llona, one of 750 numbered copies on Rives, the only issue with 50 on Japan paper.
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition printed in 1500 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
A handsome copy.

Edition of wich no leading copies exists.
Signed autograph of Marcel Béalu Henri-Louis Mill and his wife Renée: "... that I will not forget in my prayers ..."
Tris spots in margins also affecting first flat, tapering in the following sheets.
complete copy of its peière insert.

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Montval laid paper, deluxe copy.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
Spine sunned and with a small stain in the middle, handsome interior condition.

First edition, one of 36 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of the copies on offset paper.
Publisher's full black cloth binding, smooth spine, boards with 16 irregular cut-out windows, black paper endpapers and pastedowns, red edges.
Handsome copy retaining its wraparound band as well as its rare gilt dust jacket which has small marginal tears.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches paper, deluxe copies.
Nice copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches paper, deluxe copies.
Nice copy.

First edition printed on ordinary paper, with statement of thirteenth edition.
Worming to rear board.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph of Charles Pierre Bourgeade the Quintrec.
Iconography.
Nice copy.

First edition of the adaptation by Jean-Paul Sartre, one of 80 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copy.
A handsome copy.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Spine and boards very lightly and marginally faded, handsome copy given the poor quality of this paper.
Rare.

first edition on the current paper.
Signed autograph of one of the Tharaud brothers historian and politician Gabriel Hanotaux.
A small bright spot in minor foot of the spine.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Handwritten signature of André Breton under the justification.
Cover illustrated with lithograph by Douanier Rousseau.
A nice copy.

First edition illustrated with in-text illustrations by V. Foulquier.
Publisher's full aubergine shagreen binding, faded spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots and decorated with triple gilt compartments, one joint cracked at foot, headcaps rubbed, gilt rolls on headcaps, covers framed with quintuple gilt fillets decorated with gilt fleurons at corners, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, pastedowns framed with gilt roll, gilt dots on leading edges, corners slightly bumped, all edges gilt, bookplate pasted on pastedown, elegant unsigned binding.
Handsome copy almost free from foxing.

First edition, review copy.
Signed autograph Tristan Tzara J. Van Heeckeren.
Back insolated, marginally weak and brittle sheets as usually.

Edition on current paper, false entry of second edition.
Signed autograph Tristan Tzara Francis Cohen.
Yellowed paper as usually.