First editions of fundamental treatises: metaphysics, sociology, anthropology, social and economic sciences

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned.

First edition on ordinary paper.
A small inconsequential tear at head of spine, minor scratches without any loss to front cover, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition.
Spine with two lacks at head and foot, three tiny corner lacks to boards, a minuscule lack at head of first 90 pages without any damage to text, some foxing.

First edition.
Half black Russia morocco binding, spine very lightly faded with five raised bands, gilt arms and mottoes at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, label bearing the same arms and motto pasted on verso of front board under which is also pasted a label from a prestigious bookseller.
Rare and handsome copy. A typographical error on the title page prevents us from dating exactly the publication of this work.

First edition for which there were no large paper copies.

First edition printed on alfa mousse paper.
Contributions by Jules Supervielle, Marcel Bataillon, Jean Sarrailh, Raymond Bayer...Work illustrated with a photographic portrait of E. Martinenche as frontispiece.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned without gravity, handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Autograph inscription by Auguste Batailler.
Two slight lacks at head and foot of spine, three minute marginal lacks to boards. Rare.

First edition of this offprint, published in a small number of copies.
Inscribed by Paul Stapfer.
A tiny tear of no consequence to the head of the spine, handsome copy.
Rare pamphlet.

First edition.
Our copy is offered for sale without its wrappers, minimal worming of no consequence to the first and last pages, handsome copy.
Rare.

First edition of the French translation by Maurice Solovine.
Spine slightly faded and clumsily restored, two small marginal tears of no consequence to the boards.

First edition.
Publisher's flexible two-tone cardboard binding, spine lacking, small marginal tears with lacks to covers, handsome interior condition.
Rare.

First edition.
One minor tear of no consequence at head of spine, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition. Work illustrated with a map at the end.
Autograph inscription by Grégoire Sarkissian on the half-title page.
Two small tears at head and foot of spine, three light marginal tears to slightly faded boards, handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Spine slightly sunned, otherwise good copies.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies along with 45 on pure thread paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half long-grain dark brown morocco, a tiny tear at foot, place, date and number of previous owner at tail, binding signed by Paul Vié.
Some occasional foxing otherwise handsome copy perfectly established.

First edition of the French translation based on the second German edition.
Publisher's full burgundy cloth binding, smooth spines faded, headcaps rubbed at head, gilt friezes at head and foot of spines, frames of blind fillets.

First edition of the French translation established by B. Pommerol and printed from the second German edition, one of the very rare copies on Holland paper of which there is no mention.
Publisher's binding in full sienna cloth, smooth spines decorated with gilt and black ornamental motifs, boards with black decorative borders.
Slight stains of no consequence to front board of second volume, corners very slightly bumped without consequence, handsome interior condition.
Very rare.

First edition of this lecture organized by l'Entr'aide des femmes françaises.
Inscription by V. Wallich on the front cover.
Rare pamphlet.

First edition.
Spine and covers uniformly browned, one corner restoration at foot of first cover, pale dampstaining at head of some leaves.

First edition.
Extracted from the Revue des Deux Mondes.
Rare.
In plain wrappers.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Inscribed by the author.
Spine sunned.

First edition.
A good and rare copy.

First edition.
Half sheep binding in navy blue, smooth spine decorated with triple gilt fillets showing minor rubbing, vellum-style title label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
Light scattered foxing.

First edition.
Half cherry red sheep binding, spine with five raised bands with minor rubbing decorated with gilt floral motifs, navy blue shagreen title-label and author's name, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved. Some foxing.
Work preceded by a preface by Monseigneur de la Bouillerie.

First edition.
Half chocolate sheep binding, smooth spine showing traces of rubbing decorated with five gilt fillets, dark brown sheep title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription from Frédéric Rauh, socialist philosopher and close friend of Jean Jaurès, to a professor at the University of Bordeaux.
Handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half indigo cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved (one skilful restoration at foot of front cover), contemporary binding.
Inscribed by Alfred Dutens to publisher Jacques de Boisjolin.
Rare worming affecting almost exclusively the margins.

First edition.
A rare and good copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half green cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt typographical motif, red shagreen title label, double gilt fillet at foot, gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Rare foxing affecting mainly the interior endpapers of the binding, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition in French published shortly after the original German edition.
One tear with small lack at foot of spine, tiny corner lacks to boards, some light foxing.
Rare.

First edition.
Autograph inscription by Lucien Demay.
Annotations and gift inscription by the dedicatee below the author's manuscript dedication.
Spine and boards uniformly faded, otherwise handsome copy.
Rare.

First edition.
Articles and report by Benjamin Vallotton.
Letters, documents and names of subscribers.
Illustrated first cover with small marginal stains, otherwise handsome copy.
Rare.

First edition of the French translation by Captain Niessel.
First cover marginally and slightly faded, gift inscription in pen at head, handsome interior condition.
Rare.

First edition, not published for sale.
Two small tears with slight lacks to head and foot of spine, light tears without lack and marginal foxing to boards, handsome interior condition.

First edition published in a small number of copies of this offprint from the Revue française de phoniatrie.
Inscribed by Octave Lerichomme, accompanied by an autograph letter from the author addressed to the same recipient, a newspaper clipping, and a postcard depicting the author.
Pamphlet illustrated with a portrait of the author by Léandre.

First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper of this offprint from the Revue orientale et américaine.

First and second covers lacking, some occasional light foxing.

Following this text: Le roman de Setna traduit de l'égyptien par Eugène Revillout of which the text is almost incomplete.

Rare.

First edition.
Work illustrated with 36 plates of iconography, topography or cartography.
A handsome and rare copy.

First edition.
Half wine-colored sheep binding, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with triple gilt fillets, rubbed headcaps, traces of rubbing on joints, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
Autograph inscription from Marcel Mauxion to his colleague Mr Rodier, professor of philosophy at the University of Bordeaux.
Some minor foxing.

First edition.
Half fir green sheep binding, smooth faded spine decorated with quadruple gilt fillets with rubbing traces, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Copy free from foxing.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half red sheep binding, smooth spine lightly browned decorated with gilt stippling with very light rubbing traces, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription from Gaston Richard to his colleague Mr. Rodier, professor of philosophy at the University of Bordeaux.
Light foxing affecting only the edges, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.

First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half red sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, septuple blind fillets at head and foot of spine with minor rubbing traces, dark brown shagreen title label with angular loss, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Inscribed by F. Rauh to his colleague Mr. Rodier, professor of philosophy at the University of Bordeaux.
Copy free from foxing.

First edition.
Our copy is presented in light blue cardboard temporary wrappers with a title label and author's name pasted at the head of the front cover.
Some minor foxing at the beginning and end of the volume.

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

First edition.
Half caramel sheep binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt and blind fillets, gilt dotted rules at head and foot showing minor rubbing, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Some foxing affecting mainly the binding's endpapers.

First edition.
Half aubergine sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt and blind fillets and blind fleurons, gilt roulettes at head and foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
Copy almost entirely free of foxing.

First edition of the French translation established by N. Léger.
Full plum sheep binding, smooth faded spine decorated with gilt ornamental motifs, a library label pasted at foot, traces of rubbing and light lacks at head and foot of joints, gilt and blind frames on covers, central gilt coat of arms of the Collège du Mans stamped on front cover, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary binding.
Foxing.

First edition.
Protection-safeguarding, protectorate under international law, colonial protectorate.
Small marginal tears without loss to the front cover, handsome interior condition.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Rare autograph inscription from Paul Gaultier.
Light marginal worming to front cover and spine.

First edition of this thesis submitted for the degree of doctor of letters.
Work enhanced with tables and diagrams.
Unlettered spine, marginal worming without gravity to the first cover, handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Two small lacks at head and foot of faded spine, handsome interior condition.
Rare.

First edition of this thesis defended at the Faculty of Law of Paris to obtain the doctorate degree.
Split spine with small lacks at head and foot, light corner wear to boards, small marginal stains at head of second board, handsome interior condition.
Rare.

First edition of this thesis defended on May 27, 1903 at the Faculty of Law of the University of Paris to obtain the doctorate degree.
Light corner wear to boards, handsome interior condition.
Rare.

First edition of this thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Law.
Occasional light spotting, otherwise handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Autograph inscription from Léon Mac-Auliffe to his colleague René Allendy.
Work illustrated with 222 figures.
Lacking at foot of spine, front board detached, lacks at head and foot of sunned spine, handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Inscription from Léon Bollack to the Countess of La Rochefoucauld on the front cover.
Split spine with some losses, small corner losses to the front cover.
Rare.

First edition.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Half navy sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with quadruple gilt fillets, scratches with two lacks of leather on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Printed stamps serving as bookplates on title page, some minor foxing without gravity.

First edition.
Inscription from the author's son to one of his family members 'in memory of our father'.
About Thales, Anaximander, Heraclitus, Diogenes of Apollonia, Anaxagoras...
Spine cracked at head with small lacks at head and foot, slight marginal lacks to boards, scattered foxing.
Rare.

First edition.
One joint with small lacks and cracked at head and foot, creases and light marginal tears to the first cover and the two following pages but not touching the text.
Some small marginal wormholes.
Rare.

First edition.
Frontispiece with a portrait of Jacques Besson implicated in the murder of Marcellange.
Spine cracked with lacks, tears and marginal lacks to boards, some light foxing.
Rare.

First edition.
Three manuscript corrections by the author in the text.
Our copy is presented without spine or covers; this is probably a proof copy reviewed one last time before the volume went to press for sale.

First edition.

Autograph inscription signed by Marguerite Loosli-Usteri to her teacher Henri Wallon, director of the collection.

Handsome copy.

First edition published by P. Damiron.
Half bronze shagreen binding, smooth spine faded, decorated in gilt and blind with a slight tear in its middle, gilt friezes at head and foot, light wear marks without gravity and of circumstance on the joints, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Notice by P. Damiron.
Copy almost entirely free from foxing.

First edition.
Full hazel sheep bindings, lightened spines with four thin raised bands decorated with black fillets, double frame of black fillets on boards, first board of first volume with marginal scratch, blind floral motifs on leading edges, first board of second volume decorated with a laurel crown stamped in blind, blind frieze frames on pastedowns, contemporary bindings.
Bound to match the above-described work and by the same compilers: "Annales des concours généraux, philosophie ou recueil de toutes les compositions couronnées en cette faculté aux concours généraux de l'université jusqu'à ce jour".
Copies almost entirely free of foxing.
Rare.

First collected edition.
Spine with two slight lacks at head and some stains, boards slightly and marginally faded, handsome interior condition. Complete with its folding 'calendrier positiviste' at rear.

First edition.
Half black sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with blind fillets, gilt initials at foot, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Library stamp on title page. Handsome and rare copy free from foxing.

First edition.
Full bronze sheep binding, spine with five raised bands, navy morocco title-label, date at tail, gilt rolls on the headcaps, blind-ruled frame on the boards struck at their centers with the gilt arms of Guillaume Gabriel Pavé Vandeuvre (1779-1870), deputy of Aube and Peer of France, double gilt fillets on the leading edges, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding signed by Mourlier.
Some minor foxing affecting mainly the very first and very last pages.
A handsome copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in full brown boards, smooth spine with paper losses, burgundy shagreen title-label with loss, joints also with paper losses, corners slightly bumped.
Some minor foxing of no consequence.
Rare.

First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
The precursors of Freud, Freud, Adler, Jung etc...

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with 16 photographic plates at the end.
Rare and handsome copy, complete with its illustrated dust jacket.

First edition with no mention of deluxe copies.
A very handsome copy.

First edition.
Illustrated cover, extensive iconography.
From the king's galleys to Devil's Island.

First edition for which there was no mention of large paper copies.

First edition, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Doctoral thesis in philosophy.
Spine sunned.

First edition.
Some foxing and small marginal tears, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition.
Occasional foxing.
Rare.

First edition.
Handsome copy despite minor worming to front board and spine slightly sunned.

First edition.
Illustrated.
A very good copy despite two small tears to foot of spine.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Two marginal tears reattached to the front and back covers.
Rare.

First edition published in a small number of copies.
Autograph inscription by Paul Guillemin on the front cover.
Foxing, marginal worming to front cover, pencil annotations by the dedicatee. Rare.

First edition.
Traces of angular folds to upper cover, which is marginally sunned, spine cracked.
Rare.

First edition.
The digestive phase of the sexual instinct, the narcissistic phase of the sexual instinct, normal adult auto-sexuality, morbid auto-sexuality, narcissistic culture.
One angular lack to the first cover, handsome copy.

First edition.
From the 'trésor judiciaire de la France' collection.
One tear to a joint, foxing affecting mainly the edges, a corner loss to the first cover and the first two pages.

First edition.
Autograph inscription by R. Frétigny on the endpaper.
Handsome and rare copy.

First edition.
Volume 1 only. Handsome copy despite some minor dampstaining affecting the spine and very marginally the front cover.

First edition of this offprint from the bulletin of historical and descriptive geography.
Second board reattached, two small lacks at head and foot of spine, marginal worming to first board, interior fresh.
Rare.

First edition of this offprint from the bulletin of historical and descriptive geography.
Boards reattached, the first bears an autograph inscription from L. Drapeyron to a fellow geographer.

First edition of this offprint from the geography section bulletin.
Spine sunned, otherwise fine copy.

First edition on ordinary paper; only 16 copies were printed on Japan paper as deluxe copies.
A handsome copy.

First edition, false statement of fourth edition.
Marginal worming to front cover, otherwise handsome copy.