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Jean PAULHAN

Jean PAULHAN

Born2 décembre 1884
Died9 octobre 1968
LanguageFrench
NationalityFrance
Essayiste, écrivain. Directeur de la "Nouvelle revue française" de 1925 à 1940 puis, avec Marcel Arland, de 1953 à 1968
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  1. Martinique charmeuse de Serpents. - Exemplaire de Jean Paulhan
    André BRETON, André MASSON

    Martinique charmeuse de Serpents. - Exemplaire de Jean Paulhan

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1948|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Paper yellowed as is often the case.
    Work illustrated with hors-texte illustrations by André Masson.
    Precious autograph inscription signed by André Breton to Jean Paulhan.

    €800
  3. Le grand d'Espagne - Exemplaire de Jean Paulhan
    Roger NIMIER (inscribed to Jean PAULHAN)

    Le grand d'Espagne - Exemplaire de Jean Paulhan

    La Table Ronde|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies.
    A pleasant copy.
    Fine signed autograph inscription from Roger Nimier to Jean Paulhan: "Pour Jean Paulhan, il aimait Bernanos, Roger Nimier les admire et les aime tous les deux."
    €1,200
  4. Les Hain-Tenys
    Jean PAULHAN

    Les Hain-Tenys

    Nrf|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First Gallimard edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Two small lacks and two small tears at head and foot of spine.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Paulhan to Joseph Breitbach.




    €150
  5. Le Guerrier appliqué - Jacob Cow le pirate
    Jean PAULHAN

    Le Guerrier appliqué - Jacob Cow le pirate

    Editions Rencontre|Lausanne 1962|12 x 18.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    New edition.
    Full cream cardboard binding, smooth spine, publisher's gilt monogram frieze on front cover and spine.
    Some minor foxing.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Jean Paulhan to the graphic designer, typographer, illustrator, layout artist, and writer Robert Massin known as Massin: "Jai beau m'appliquer au cours d'une vie déjà longue, je ne suis pas encore parvenu à dégager le détail essentiel qui doit séparer l'état de guerre de l'état de paix (Tchouang-Tseu VI.) Pour monsieur Massin, amicalement. Jean Paulhan." (Despite applying myself throughout an already long life, I have not yet managed to identify the essential detail that must separate the state of war from the state of peace (Zhuangzi VI.) For Mr. Massin, with friendship. Jean Paulhan.)

    €100
  6. "Ainsi c'était donc vous les garçons en blouson dans les bois (que je savais par coeur sans jamais avoir eu trop souci de savoir quel était l'auteur) Merci de cette surprise"
    Jean PAULHAN

    "Ainsi c'était donc vous les garçons en blouson dans les bois (que je savais par coeur sans jamais avoir eu trop souci de savoir quel était l'auteur) Merci de cette surprise"Beautiful autograph letter dated and signed addressed to Pierre Seghers congratulating him on the high quality of his collection Le domaine public

    S. n.|Paris 27 Mai 1945|14 x 21.50 cm|une page recto verso
    Laudatory autograph letter signed by Jean Paulhan (22 lines in black ink on Nrf letterhead) addressed to Pierre Seghers congratulating him on the beauty of his latest collection entitled "Le domaine public" which the poet had recently sent him.
    Fold mark inherent to envelope insertion.
    Jean Paulhan does not hide his admiration for certain poems contained in this collection and the style that emerges from it: "Ah j'aime bien aussi ma vérité, et dans tous vos poèmes cette solennité (tant pis, c'est le mot) cette solennité simple dont personne ne saurait dire d'où elle sort... il faut bien qu'elle ait toujours été là, avec cette allure de grande personne, de trop grande (presque) personne." ("Ah I also love my truth, and in all your poems this solemnity (too bad, that's the word) this simple solemnity of which no one could say where it comes from... it must have always been there, with this bearing of a great person, too great (almost) a person.")
    He concludes this laudatory missive with: "Merci de ce beau livre, Pierre, et affectueusement à vous." ("Thank you for this beautiful book, Pierre, and affectionately yours.")



    €230
  7. Billet autographe signé adressé à son amie l'éditrice Felia Léal ; "vous devriez bien aller à cette conférence algérienne, qui vous donnerait d'excellentes idées, jeune perfide"
    Jean PAULHAN

    Billet autographe signé adressé à son amie l'éditrice Felia Léal ; "vous devriez bien aller à cette conférence algérienne, qui vous donnerait d'excellentes idées, jeune perfide"

    s. n.|Paris s. d. [1956]|9.8 x 11.2 cm|Une feuille

    Autograph note signed to his friend and publisher Felia Léal, concerning in particular a political meeting on the situation in Algeria; 17 lines in black ink on a small sheet.

    A well-preserved example. A date pencilled in by Felia Léal: the day she received the autograph note (“Reçu le 21 juin 56”).

    "Jeudi,

    Bien chère amie. Vous devriez bien aller à cette conférence algérienne, qui vous donnerait d'excellentes idées, jeune perfide. Ci-joint les épreuves. Faut-il maintenir l'épigraphe ? Ce n'est pas très necéssaire. Il me semble aussi qu'en petites italiques ce serait mieux. Mais vous déciderez. Jean P. vous embrasse et à qui ne vous préférerait-il pas ? J'ajoute deux ligres et même, si vous le voulez, trois."

    €150
  8. Billet autographe signé à son amie et éditrice Felia Léal à propos de la parution prochaine de son ouvrage "Les paroles transparentes" illustré par Georges Braque : "je suis émerveillé de votre patience, de votre ténacité, de votre douce violence."
    Jean PAULHAN

    Billet autographe signé à son amie et éditrice Felia Léal à propos de la parution prochaine de son ouvrage "Les paroles transparentes" illustré par Georges Braque : "je suis émerveillé de votre patience, de votre ténacité, de votre douce violence."

    1955|13 x 9 cm|Deux feuillets réunis par un trombone

    Autograph note signed, addressed to his friend and publisher Felia Léal concerning the completion of their joint project: the forthcoming publication of the book "Les paroles transparentes" illustrated by Georges Braque.

    Seventeen lines in black ink on two small leaves.

    A handsome ensemble, with a paperclip mark to the upper left corner of both leaves.

    "Wednesday,

    Dear Felia, here is the letter. Are *Les Paroles* still coming out on June tenth? Very impatient. (When I think of it, I am amazed by your patience, your tenacity, your gentle forcefulness. Good evening, dear dangerous one. Affectionately, Jean. (To be honest, G. showed a little annoyance. He said to me 'but just correct the number!' Please do not mention this to Monsieur Léon Léal."

    €150
  9. Billet autographe signé et adressé à Felia Leal concernant Marc Chagall : "Il se rend aux fêtes de l'anniversaire de Rembrandt, où l'invite la Hollande (ce dont il ne semble pas peu fier)"
    Jean PAULHAN

    Billet autographe signé et adressé à Felia Leal concernant Marc Chagall : "Il se rend aux fêtes de l'anniversaire de Rembrandt, où l'invite la Hollande (ce dont il ne semble pas peu fier)"

    s. n.|Paris circa 1955|8 x 13 cm|deux feuilles retenues par un trombone

    Autograph note signed by Jean Paulhan, 20 lines in black ink addressed to Felia Leal, publisher of "Paroles transparentes," a work by Jean Paulhan illustrated with 14 original lithographs by Georges Braque.

    Paperclip marks to the upper left corner.

    The note refers to a planned collaboration with Marc Chagall:
    "Saturday,

    Dear Felia
    well, Chagall approves of the short summary. He even seems delighted with it. He says he has had many such ideas. But we are to discuss it in a few days, when he passes through Paris. (He is attending the Rembrandt anniversary celebrations, to which he has been invited by the Netherlands – something he appears quite proud of). Jean P. sends his love."

    €150
  10. De la paille et du grain
    Jean PAULHAN

    De la paille et du grain

    Gallimard|Paris 1948|10.50 x 16.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of 540 numbered copies on alfa mousse paper.
    Publisher's binding in full boards made according to Mario Prassinos' original design.
    €120
  11. "Il faut aller voir Germaine Richier, le 10. C'est très grand."
    Jean PAULHAN

    "Il faut aller voir Germaine Richier, le 10. C'est très grand."Autograph note signed and addressed to the publisher of his book Transparent Words Felia Leal

    Paris s. d. [circa 1955]|13 x 9 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by Jean Paulhan, 16 lines in black ink addressed to Felia Leal, publisher of "Paroles transparentes", a work by Jean Paulhan illustrated with 14 original lithographs by Georges Braque.
    "Chère Felia
    mais que c'est bon de revoir votre écriture ! (Votre lettre m'a même gentiment couru après, mais me voici rentré, elle aussi.) Ah, je n'ai plus du tout songé à mon texte. Mais je suis tout prêt à m'y remettre. (Je pensais un peu que vous aviez changé de projets.) Comme je suis peiné de votre chute. Etes-vous maintenant tout à fait remise ? Je vous embrasse. Jean P. Il faut aller voir Germaine Richier, le 10. C'est très grand. Le troène n'était pas gelé, il repousse." ("Dear Felia
    how wonderful it is to see your handwriting again! (Your letter even kindly chased after me, but here I am back, and so is it.) Ah, I haven't thought about my text at all. But I'm quite ready to get back to it. (I was thinking a bit that you had changed your plans.) How sorry I am about your fall. Are you now fully recovered? I embrace you. Jean P. We must go see Germaine Richier on the 10th. It's very grand. The privet wasn't frozen, it's growing back.")
    €100
  12. Billet autographe signé et adressé à Felia Leal, éditrice de son ouvrage Paroles transparentes illustré par Georges Braque : "De Green, connaissez-vous "le voyageur sur la terre" , Il n'a rien écrit de plus beau (ni de plus court : quatre-vingt pages)"
    Jean PAULHAN

    Billet autographe signé et adressé à Felia Leal, éditrice de son ouvrage Paroles transparentes illustré par Georges Braque : "De Green, connaissez-vous "le voyageur sur la terre" , Il n'a rien écrit de plus beau (ni de plus court : quatre-vingt pages)"

    Paris s. d. [circa 1955]|13 x 9 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by Jean Paulhan, 12 lines written in blue ink addressed to Felia Leal, publisher of "Paroles transparentes", a work by Jean Paulhan decorated with 14 original lithographs by Georges Braque.
    Jean Paulhan mentions their upcoming meeting and recommends reading Julien Green's Voyageur sur la terre: "De Green, connaissez-vous "le voyageur sur la terre" , Il n'a rien écrit de plus beau (ni de plus court : quatre-vingt pages)" (Do you know Green's "le voyageur sur la terre"? He has written nothing more beautiful (nor shorter: eighty pages))



    €100
  13. "Rien, et la porte était bouclée. (J'ai même rencontré M. Benoist-Méchin, qui s'imaginait voir Balthus)"
    Jean PAULHAN

    "Rien, et la porte était bouclée. (J'ai même rencontré M. Benoist-Méchin, qui s'imaginait voir Balthus)"Autograph note signed and addressed to Felia Leal, publisher of her book Paroles transparents illustrated by Georges Braque

    Paris s. d. [circa 1955]|13 x 9 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by Jean Paulhan, 16 lines written in blue ink addressed to Felia Leal, publisher of "Paroles transparentes", a work by Jean Paulhan decorated with 14 original lithographs by Georges Braque.
    Jean Paulhan regrets their missed appointment at an exhibition: "Votre jolie carte portait : cocktail à 4 heures. J'étais là à 4h. Je suis revenu à 4h 1/2, à 4h 3/4... Alors il m'a bien fallu partir sans vous avoir vue." (Your lovely card read: cocktail at 4 o'clock. I was there at 4. I came back at 4:30, at 4:45... So I had to leave without having seen you.) and mentions an incongruous encounter: "Rien, et la porte était bouclée. (J'ai même rencontré M. Benoist-Méchin, qui s'imaginait voir Balthus)" (Nothing, and the door was locked. I even met Mr. Benoist-Méchin, who thought he was going to see Balthus.)



    €120
  14. " "Imaginez que G.G. ne garde ni Blanchot, ni Noël Devaulx, ni... ni... Au fond G.G. devient Hachette et toute l'expérience de la (jeune) nrf est à recommencer
    Jean PAULHAN

    " "Imaginez que G.G. ne garde ni Blanchot, ni Noël Devaulx, ni... ni... Au fond G.G. devient Hachette et toute l'expérience de la (jeune) nrf est à recommencerAutograph postcard signed and addressed to the publisher of his book Paroles transparent, Felia Leal, in which he mocks Gaston Gallimard

    Paris s. d. [circa 1955]|13 x 9 cm|une feuille

    Autograph postcard signed by Jean Paulhan, 22 lines written in black ink addressed to Felia Leal the publisher of "Paroles transparentes", a work by Jean Paulhan decorated with 14 original lithographs by Georges Braque.
    Central fold mark on the card which represents the painting by Georges Braque entitled: Cliffs and Boat.
    Jean Paulhan asks for news of his correspondent: "Are you completely cured? What if it were me instead who came to your place?" and is amazed by the smallness of Parisian taxis: "These taxis for dwarf people are dreadful..."
    From the narrowness of taxis, Jean Paulhan shifts to Gallimard's editorial timidity: "Imagine that G.G. keeps neither Blanchot, nor Noël Devaulx, nor... nor... [...] Basically G.G. is becoming Hachette and all the experience of the (young) nrf has to start over."

    €150
  15. "... à ce propos, je pense bien que vous et M. Léal avez déjà adhéré au Comité "pour le salut et le renouveau de l'Algérie". C'est un comité énergique et qui fera du bon travail."
    Jean PAULHAN

    "... à ce propos, je pense bien que vous et M. Léal avez déjà adhéré au Comité "pour le salut et le renouveau de l'Algérie". C'est un comité énergique et qui fera du bon travail."Autograph note signed and addressed to Felia Leal, publisher of her book Paroles transparents illustrated by Georges Braque

    Paris s. d. [circa 1955]|9.50 x 15.50 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by Jean Paulhan, 29 lines written in blue ink addressed to Felia Leal the publisher of "Paroles transparentes", a work by Jean Paulhan decorated with 14 original lithographs by Georges Braque.
    Felia Leal wanting to organize a reception in honor of Henri Mondor, Jean Paulhan asks her to verify her information carefully in order to avoid any faux pas: "Are you sure that Mondor wasn't already grand-officier? Find out properly, before organizing the cocktail."
    He recommends to his correspondent to take note of the latest article he has written and encourages her, if not already done, to commit to the Algerian cause: "... I gave him an article on Algeria: Barbaresques. What business is it of mine? But that which concerns the committee of "Résonances". (on this subject, I think indeed that you and M. Léal have already joined the Committee "for the salvation and renewal of Algeria". It is an energetic committee that will do good work."




    €120
  16. "Marcel J. me bat froid, et je trouve la Passerelle un peu féroce."
    Jean PAULHAN

    "Marcel J. me bat froid, et je trouve la Passerelle un peu féroce."Autograph letter signed and addressed to Felia Leal, publisher of her book Paroles transparents illustrated by Georges Braque

    Paris s. d. [circa 1955]|13.50 x 20.50 cm|deux feuilles
    Autograph letter signed by Jean Paulhan, 15 lines written in blue ink addressed to Felia Leal the publisher of "Paroles transparentes", a work by Jean Paulhan illustrated with 14 original lithographs by Georges Braque.
    Fold mark inherent to posting.
    Jean Paulhan wishes to postpone an appointment for fear of being late: "... j'ai peur de ne pouvoir rentrer aux Arènes demain avant quatre heures. Est-ce qu'il vous dérangerait un peu plus tard que nous n'avions décidé ?" (... I'm afraid I won't be able to return to the Arènes tomorrow before four o'clock. Would it bother you if we met a little later than we had decided?) and shows himself affected by the criticism directed at him by Marcel Jouhandeau: "Marcel J. me bat froid, et je trouve la Passerelle un peu féroce." (Marcel J. is giving me the cold shoulder, and I find La Passerelle rather fierce.)




    €150
  17. Carte postale autographe signée et adressée à Felia Leal, éditrice de son ouvrage Paroles transparentes illustré par Georges Braque
    Jean PAULHAN

    Carte postale autographe signée et adressée à Felia Leal, éditrice de son ouvrage Paroles transparentes illustré par Georges Braque

    Saint-Paul de Vence [Saint-Paul de Vence] s. d. [1956]|14 x 9 cm|une carte postale
    Autograph postcard signed by Jean Paulhan, 12 lines, addressed from Saint-Paul de Vence to Felia Leal, publisher of "Paroles transparentes", a work by Jean Paulhan decorated with 14 original lithographs by Georges Braque.
    The recto of the postcard is a photograph of the orange blossom harvest in Saint-Paul de Vence.
    "Tuesday,
    dear Felia.
    Chagall is still in Italy for another ten to twelve days. But he tells me he has just written you the letter you wanted. And I am working on my story, as best I can. I embrace you. Jean P."
    At the top of the postcard, after the word "Tuesday", Felia Leal has noted the date of receipt: received November 2nd, 1956.


    €150
  18. Carte postale autographe signée et adressée, depuis Port-Cros, à Felia Leal, éditrice de son ouvrage Paroles transparentes illustré par Georges Braque
    Jean PAULHAN

    Carte postale autographe signée et adressée, depuis Port-Cros, à Felia Leal, éditrice de son ouvrage Paroles transparentes illustré par Georges Braque

    Port-Cros s. d. [1956]|14 x 9 cm|une carte postale
    Autograph postcard signed by Jean Paulhan, 22 lines, addressed from Saint-Paul de Vence to Felia Leal the publisher of "Paroles transparentes", a work by Jean Paulhan decorated with 14 original lithographs by Georges Braque.
    The front of the postcard is a photograph of a view of Port-Cros bay.
    "Chère Felia.
    ça n'a pas l'air vrai mais l'île est comme sur la carte : déserte, avec une mer très douce, des serpents (couleuvres) et l'odeur du varech. Etes-vous déjà rentrée ? Je vous embrasse. Jean P. Et les pins que j'oubliais. Ce sont des pins d'Alep, les seuls arbres qui fassent des signes (les branches articulées sur la moelle du tronc). Je voudrais bien savoir monsieur Léal, tout à fait guéri.     ("Dear Felia.
    It doesn't seem real but the island is like on the card: deserted, with a very gentle sea, snakes (grass snakes) and the smell of seaweed. Have you already returned? I embrace you. Jean P. And the pines that I was forgetting. These are Aleppo pines, the only trees that make signs (branches articulated on the pith of the trunk). I would very much like to know Mr. Léal, completely recovered.")



    €150
  19. "Il y a dans la Parisienne de très amusants croquis de Braque dans sa jeunesse, par H.P. Roché. Je vous les garde"
    Jean PAULHAN

    "Il y a dans la Parisienne de très amusants croquis de Braque dans sa jeunesse, par H.P. Roché. Je vous les garde"Autograph letter signed and addressed to Felia Leal, publisher of her book Paroles transparents illustrated by Georges Braque

    Paris s. d. [circa 1955]|13.50 x 20.50 cm|deux feuilles
    Autograph letter signed by Jean Paulhan, 20 lines written in black ink on NRF letterhead, addressed to Felia Leal, publisher of "Paroles transparentes", a work by Jean Paulhan decorated with 14 original lithographs by Georges Braque.
    Two sheets held together by a paper clip which has left slight rust stains and creases.
    Jean Paulhan asks his publisher Felia Leal for money and feels he will encounter difficulties with new projects, notably for writing a preface: "... la "mescaline" n'est pas encore montrable. Je dois y ajouter des tas de choses. Mais je ne l'oublie pas." ("...the 'mescaline' is not yet ready to show. I must add loads of things to it. But I haven't forgotten it.")
    The author mentions an article in a magazine retracing Georges Braque's beginnings: "Il y a dans la Parisienne de très amusants croquis de Braque dans sa jeunesse, par H.P. Roché. Je vous les garde" ("There are in La Parisienne some very amusing sketches of Braque in his youth, by H.P. Roché. I'm keeping them for you")



    €200
  20. "Il me semble qu'il n'est pas un ami des livres qui n'admire sans réserve vos "Paroles transparentes"
    Jean PAULHAN

    "Il me semble qu'il n'est pas un ami des livres qui n'admire sans réserve vos "Paroles transparentes"Autograph letter signed and addressed to Felia Leal, publisher of her book Paroles transparents illustrated by Georges Braque

    Paris s. d. [circa 1955]|13.50 x 20.50 cm|une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by Jean Paulhan, 16 lines written in black ink on NRF letterhead, addressed to Felia Leal the publisher of "Paroles transparentes", a work by Jean Paulhan decorated with 14 original lithographs by Georges Braque.
    Jean Paulhan hears nothing but praise for his work which has just appeared and of which Felia Leal is the publisher: "Il me semble qu'il n'est pas un ami des livres qui n'admire sans réserve vos 'Paroles transparentes'." ["It seems to me that there is not a friend of books who does not admire your 'Paroles transparentes' without reservation."]
    The author indicates that he is prepared for a signing session and asks Felia Leal for the suites of Georges Braque's lithographs to enrich his own copy: "vous m'aviez promis une série de suites, dont je suis bien impatient..." ["you had promised me a series of suites, which I am quite impatient for..."]



    €200
  21. "Il fait ici une chaleur inhumaine. De plus il y a trop de gens très riches..."
    Jean PAULHAN

    "Il fait ici une chaleur inhumaine. De plus il y a trop de gens très riches..."Signed autograph postcard addressed from Capri to Felia Leal

    Capri s. d. [circa 1955]|15 x 10.50 cm|une carte postale
    Autograph postcard signed by Jean Paulhan, 30 lines written in blue ink on the verso of a photographic reproduction showing a view of Capri, addressed to publisher Felia Leal, notably of the work "Paroles transparentes", a work by Jean Paulhan illustrated by Georges Braque. She also wrote children's tales.
    Jean Paulhan shares his mixed impressions of Italy, its landscapes and monuments: "Il faut renoncer aux paysages trop beaux...Pour les églises et les monuments, la meilleure solution, je crois, serait d'y jeter un coup d'oeil, de bien recevoir le choc, et puis s'en aller. L'attention affaiblit tout." ["One must give up landscapes that are too beautiful...For churches and monuments, the best solution, I believe, would be to glance at them, receive the shock properly, and then leave. Attention weakens everything."]



    €250
  22. Petite préface à toute critique
    Jean PAULHAN

    Petite préface à toute critique

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1951|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine slightly sunned, small stains on first cover.
    Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Paulhan: "Les rapports dont un style se composent font autant de vérités, non moins précieuses pour l'esprit humain que celles qui peuvent être au fond du sujet. Buffon. A Jean D. , son Jean P. 10.x.1951" ["The relationships that compose a style constitute as many truths, no less precious to the human mind than those that may be at the heart of the subject. Buffon. To Jean D., his Jean P. 10.x.1951"]
    Our copy bears this annotation at the head of the endpaper: copy from Marcel Jouhandeau's library given to Jacques Louvière.
    €120
  23. Masterpiece of Eroticism with a Capital O
    Histoire d'O
    Pauline RÉAGE [Dominique AURY] Jean PAULHAN (pref.)

    Histoire d'O[Story of O]

    Jean-Jacques Pauvert|Sceaux 1954|12 x 19 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui

    First edition, one of 20 copies on Arches paper, most limited deluxe issue (tirage de tête).
    Like all copies on Arches, it is wrapped in a double dust jacket in yellow and white, and bears the rare sanguine vignette drawn and engraved by Hans Bellmer.
    Preface by Jean Paulhan.


    Our copy is housed in a custom clamshell box featuring an original design signed by Julie Nadot.

     

    Beautiful first edition copy of this masterpiece of erotic literature, in its most limited deluxe issue.

    €17,000
  24. Poésie 43 N°XIII
    Georges BRAQUE, Jean PAULHAN

    Poésie 43 N°XIII

    Seghers|Paris 1943|17 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of this illustrated issue with 5 reproductions of works by Georges Braque.
    Spine slightly warped with a small tear at foot.
    Contributions by Jean Paulhan: "Braque, le patron", André Frénaud: "Noël 39", Robert Ganzo: "Poèmes", Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes "Le grand désert", Gabriel Audisio: "Paris, la poésie"...

    €50
  25. Le pont traversé
    Jean PAULHAN, Raoul DUFY

    Le pont traversé

    Camille Bloch|Paris 1921|11.50 x 14.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 575 numbered copies on handmade Arches laid paper.
    Work illustrated with a vignette by Raoul Dufy on the cover.
    Spine lightened as is generally the case, otherwise handsome copy.
    Manuscript signature of Jean Paulhan at the foot of the first endpaper.
    €120
  26. Bristol autographe signé adressé à Carlo Rim
    Jean PAULHAN

    Bristol autographe signé adressé à Carlo Rim

    S. n.|s. l. s. d. [circa 1935]|11.50 x 9 cm|une feuille
    Autograph signed card from Jean Paulhan addressed to Carlo Rim (10 lines written in black ink)
    "4.VIII
    Cher Carlo Rim une cravate, je vois très bien ce qu'on peut en faire. Mais une plaque ? Je me sens très embarrassé. J'en ferai cadeau à Nîmes, à mon prochain voyage. Merci de votre souvenir, et à vous tout amicalement. Jean Paulhan."     ["Dear Carlo Rim, a tie, I can see very well what one can do with it. But a plaque? I feel quite embarrassed. I will give it as a gift in Nîmes, on my next trip. Thank you for thinking of me, and to you most cordially. Jean Paulhan."]
    Carlo Rim, author of "Ma belle Marseille", was a Provençal writer, caricaturist and filmmaker and friend of Fernandel, Raimu and Marcel Pagnol but also of André Salmon and Max Jacob.
    €100
  27. Le Guerrier appliqué
    Jean-Emile LABOUREUR, Jean PAULHAN

    Le Guerrier appliqué

    Nrf|Paris 1930|11 x 17 cm|broché
    First Gallimard edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy.
    Work illustrated with a vignette by Jean-Emile Laboureur on the first cover.

    €150
  28. Les objets de Fautrier
    Jean PAULHAN

    Les objets de Fautrier

    Galerie Rive droite|Paris • & New York 1955|24.50 x 32 cm|agrafé
    First edition of the catalogue of the exhibition of works by Jean Fautier presented at the "Galerie Rive droite" in February 1955 then at the "Iolas Gallery" in October of the same year in New York.
    Handsome copy despite the spine and boards very slightly and marginally lightened as usual.
    A business card of Jean Fautrier has been pasted to the verso of the front board.
    We also include the invitation card to the opening at the "Galerie Rive droite" addressed by Jean Larcade to Georges Pillement.
    €200
  29. Les causes célèbres
    Jean PAULHAN

    Les causes célèbres

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First collected edition on ordinary paper, sixth edition statement.
    Paper yellowed.
    Fine autograph inscription signed by Jean Paulhan to Maurice Garçon: "La pampa du Brésil abonde en rhinocéros, animal que l'on peut imaginer si l'on a vu des licornes. (Thévenet, singularités de la France antarctique, 1585). A Maurice Garçon, ces quelques causes célèbres (ou licornes choisies) avec amitié. Jean Paulhan. 19.3.1950." ["The Brazilian pampas abound in rhinoceros, an animal one can imagine if one has seen unicorns. (Thévenet, singularities of Antarctic France, 1585). To Maurice Garçon, these few famous cases (or chosen unicorns) with friendship. Jean Paulhan. 19.3.1950."]
    €120
  30. Entretiens sur les faits divers
    Jean PAULHAN, André LHOTE

    Entretiens sur les faits divers

    La société des médecins bibliophiles|Paris 1930|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on white Rives vellum, deluxe copies after 10 hors commerce Annam copies.
    Work decorated with a frontispiece portrait of the author by André Lhote.
    A handsome and rare copy.
    €100
  31. Guide d'un petit voyage en Suisse
    Jean PAULHAN

    Guide d'un petit voyage en Suisse

    Gallimard|Paris 1947|10.50 x 16.60 cm|broché
    first edition on current paper, false mention of ninth edition.
    Small gaps in the margins and at the bottom of the last sheets of the book without any damage to the text.
    Autograph signed by Jean Paulhan to Gaston J. Viala containing a quote: "When the traveler falls in love with the country he is traveling, the result in his remarks is a certain disorder, which makes them poorly judged."
    €80
  32. Douze lettres à Fautrier
    Jean PAULHAN, Jean FAUTRIER

    Douze lettres à Fautrier[Twelve Letters to Fautrier]

    Paroles peintes Odette Lazar-Vernet|Paris 1975|22.50 x 28.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of the 13 numbered copies on Japon, ours one of the 3 hors commerce, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
    Beautiful and rare copy.
    Foreword by André Pieyre de Mandiargues.
    Illustrated with 16 etchings by Jean Fautrier.
    The 16 etchings by Jean Fautrier illustrating these letters were engraved around 1944 and were originally intended to decorate "Animated" by Paul Eluard, but the project was abandoned.
    €2,300
  33. Nouveaux entretiens sur les faits divers
    Jean PAULHAN

    Nouveaux entretiens sur les faits divers

    Gallimard|Paris 1945|13.50 x 20 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies, the only issue after 29 on pure thread paper.
    Publisher's binding bound according to the original design by Mario Prassinos.
    Work decorated with illustrations by André Lhote.
    Spine very lightly sunned as usual, otherwise fine copy.
    €60
  34. Les fleurs de Tarbes
    Jean PAULHAN

    Les fleurs de Tarbes[The Flowers of Tarbes]

    Gallimard|Paris 1941|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 22 numbered copies sur vélin labeur, the only large paper copies
    Very nice and rare copy.
    €2,800
  35. Lettre autographe signée de Jean Paulhan à un auteur
    Jean PAULHAN

    Lettre autographe signée de Jean Paulhan à un auteur

    Paris n.d. (circa 1945)|13.60 x 21 cm|une page sur une feuille
    Autograph letter signed by Jean Paulhan to an author, written in black ink.
    Date at the top of the letter, signature at the bottom of the letter. NRF paper.
    Central fold caused by mailing.

    Jean Paulhan wrote this letter to thank his correspondent for his suggestion. He informs him that he has sent it to the Director of French Letters, Claude Morgan.
    €150
  36. Correspondance 1940-1948
    Jean PAULHAN, André SUARÈS

    Correspondance 1940-1948

    Rougerie|Mortemart 1992|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Lana laid paper, deluxe issue.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  37. Jacob Cow le pirate ou si les mots sont des signes
    Jean PAULHAN, André DERAIN

    Jacob Cow le pirate ou si les mots sont des signes

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1921|11.50 x 14.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum, one draw and 20 after 5 Japan Holland paper.
    Handwritten signature of Jean Paulhan Length of the first guard.
    Illustrated book with a sticker of André Derain on the cover.
    spine and boards evenly insolated as often, two tears in the bottom and top of the back, small lacks the foot of the title page that has been poorly cut.
    €80
  38. Sept causes célèbres
    [Jean PAULHAN as] MAAST, Mario PRASSINOS

    Sept causes célèbres

    Fontaine|Paris 1945|11.50 x 14 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on white laid paper.
    Cover illustrated by Mario Prassinos.
    Two small lacks to head and foot of spine.
    €50
  39. Clef de la poésie
    Jean PAULHAN

    Clef de la poésie

    Gallimard|Paris 1944|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Jean Paulhan to Raymond Queneau : "... ce petit cadeau de Noël de son ami..." with a quotation of Lie-Tzeu : "Tchoung-Ni, ayant d'abord rêvé qu'il était poisson dans les eaux puis oiseau dans les airs and un peu plus tard oiseau dans l'eau and poisson dans les airs, à son réveil y voyait très juste..."
    Spine slightly sunned as usual.
    €750
  40. L'aveuglette
    Jean PAULHAN

    L'aveuglette

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|13 x 17 cm|broché
    First collected edition, one of numbered copies on vergé labeur paper.
    Endpapers very slightly and marginally sunned, not serious, a good copy.
    €20
  41. Jacob Cow le pirate ou si les mots sont des signes
    Jean PAULHAN

    Jacob Cow le pirate ou si les mots sont des signes

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1921|11.50 x 14.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum, the only issue after 5 Japan and 20 Hollande.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Paulhan to (Jean-Emile) Laboureur.
    Work illustrated with a vignette by André Derain on the cover.
    Two tiny insignificant lacks at head and foot of one joint, small sunning at foot of spine extending slightly onto both boards, handsome copy.
    €680
  42. Sept pages d'explication
    Jean PAULHAN

    Sept pages d'explication

    Gallimard|Paris s. d. [1945]|10 x 14 cm|une feuille rempliée
    First Edition printed in 200 or 300 copies.
    Rare and nice copy.
    €40
  43. Braque le patron
    Jean PAULHAN

    Braque le patron

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|11 x 17 cm|broché
    New edition, no mention of deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    A small dampstain on the back cover marginally affecting the last two leaves.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Paulhan to Paulette and René Wolfromm.
    €120
  44. L'aveuglette
    Jean PAULHAN

    L'aveuglette

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First collected edition, first edition for 'Egyptiennes', one of 1600 numbered copies on vellum, the only issue with 55 copies on Arches vellum.
    Autograph inscription signed by Jean Paulhan quoting Bridges, handsome copy.
    €100
  45. Clef de la poésie
    Jean PAULHAN

    Clef de la poésie

    Gallimard|Paris 1944|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of copies on châtaignier paper, the only large paper copies with 20 pur fil paper.
    A very good copy.
    €40
  46. Proverbe - Feuille mensuelle. N°1
    Tristan TZARA, Jean PAULHAN

    Proverbe - Feuille mensuelle. N°1

    Proverbe|Paris 1er Février 1920|14 x 22.50 cm|1 numéro sur 1 double feuille
    Very rare first edition of the inaugural issue of this Dadaist review, which would ultimately comprise six numbers.
    Contributions by Tristan Tzara, Philippe Soupault, Jean Paulhan, Paul Éluard, André Breton, Louis Aragon, Francis Picabia, and Maurice Raynal.
    Small losses and tears to the margins of the wrappers, foxing.

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  53. Réflexions sur le commerce des hommes
    (Jean PAULHAN) Jean CASSOU

    Réflexions sur le commerce des hommes

    Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1947|12 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the review copies service.
    Back slightly passed.
    Autograph signed by Jean Cassou to Jean Paulhan.
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  55. Paul Eluard & Jean Paulhan. Correspondance 1919-1944
    Paul ÉLUARD, Jean PAULHAN

    Paul Eluard & Jean Paulhan. Correspondance 1919-1944

    Editions Claire Paulhan|Paris 2003|13 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition established and annotated by Odile Felgine and Calude-Pierre Pérez, it was not drawn from great papers.
    Signed autograph dedication of Odile Felgine to Jean-Baptiste Para and the readers of Europe.
    Nice copy.
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  56. Les infortunes de la vertu
    (Marie LAURENCIN) Donatien Alphonse François de SADE

    Les infortunes de la vertu

    Editions du point du jour|Paris 1946|14 x 19 cm|relié
    New edition with an introduction by Jean Paulhan, one of the numbered copies on upper vellum.
    Bradel binding in full marbled paper, smooth back, navy blue morocco title piece, preserved covers, modern binding.
    Book of Maurice Heine, bibliography of Robert Valençay.
    Provenance: from the library of Marie Laurencin with her handwritten signature at the head of the title page.
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  57. Braque le patron
    Georges BRAQUE, Jean PAULHAN

    Braque le patron

    Editions des Trois collines|Genève [Geneva] 1946|19 x 24.50 cm|broché
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  58. Carnet du spectateur - In Nrf N°183 du 1er Décembre 1928
    Jean PAULHAN

    Carnet du spectateur - In Nrf N°183 du 1er Décembre 1928

    Nrf|Paris 1928|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    Edition printed about 50 copies on "pur-fil" paper, deluxe edition.
    Signed autograph Jean Paulhan Dr. Lucien-Graux.
    Provenance: Library of Dr. Lucien-Graux with his bookplate pasted on a contreplat.
    Beautiful and rare example.
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  60. Le pont traversé
    Jean PAULHAN, Raoul DUFY

    Le pont traversé

    Camille Bloch|Paris 1921|11.50 x 14.50 cm|broché
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  63. Le soleil noir. Positions N°2 : Le temps des assassins
    Julien GRACQ, Jean PAULHAN

    Le soleil noir. Positions N°2 : Le temps des assassins

    Le Soleil Noir|Paris 1952|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Other contributions from Jean Cocteau, Joseph Delteil, François Di Dio, Louis Pauwels...
    A good copy retaining its advertising band.
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  64. La paille et le grain
    Jean PAULHAN

    La paille et le grain

    Gallimard|Paris 1948|10.50 x 16 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition, one of 540 numbered copies on alfa mousse paper.
    Publisher's paper boards with an original design by Mario Prassinos.
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  67. Le pont traversé
    Jean PAULHAN, Raoul DUFY

    Le pont traversé

    Camille Bloch|Paris 1921|11.50 x 14.50 cm|broché
    first edition printed in 575 numbered copies on laid Arches paper to form.
    Handwritten signature of Jean Paulhan Length of the first guard.
    Illustrated book with a sticker of Raoul Dufy on the cover.
    spine cleared as generally, if not nice copy.
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  69. Sept pages d'explication
    Jean PAULHAN

    Sept pages d'explication

    Gallimard|1945|10.50 x 14 cm|en feuilles
    first edition.
    Handwritten Jean Paulhan "to join the" enriched a small drawing of a key.
    Provenance: from the library of Professor Georges Blin.
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  70. Les infortunes de la vertu
    Donatien Alphonse François de SADE, Jean PAULHAN

    Les infortunes de la vertu

    Editions du point du jour|Paris 1946|14.50 x 20 cm|broché
    New edition with an introduction by Jean Paulhan, a higher numbered copies on vellum.
    Signed autograph Jean Paulhan Professor Georges Blin: "The worst enemy of evil (Swahili proverb) ..."
    Notice of Maurice Heine, bibliography Robert Valençay.
    Back with small tears stuck back in front and rear, a trace of sunshine in margins and some sheets on the second flat.






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  72. Braque le patron
    Jean PAULHAN

    Braque le patron

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|11 x 17 cm|broché
    First Edition Gallimard.
    Signed autograph Jean Paulhan Professor Georges Blin enriched with an about Georges Braque: "Titian is beautiful of course but to notice, how boring must go through the paint.!."
    Back insolated.
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  73. Les causes célèbres
    Jean PAULHAN

    Les causes célèbres

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, review copy.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated Jean Paulhan Professor Georges Blin.
    Yellowed paper, back insolated.
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  74. Clef de la poésie
    Jean PAULHAN

    Clef de la poésie

    Nrf|Paris 1944|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    Second edition, review copy.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated Jean Paulhan Professor Georges Blin: "... If the lips were not two, teeth have cold (Chinese proverb)" enriched with a drawing of a key.
    spine and marginally insolated boards.
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  75. Les Hain-Tenys
    Jean PAULHAN

    Les Hain-Tenys

    Nrf|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First Edition Gallimard, review copy.
    autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated Jean Paulhan Professor Georges Blin.
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  76. Les fleurs de Tarbes ou la terreur dans les lettres
    Jean PAULHAN

    Les fleurs de Tarbes ou la terreur dans les lettres

    Gallimard|Paris 1941|14 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, review copy.
    Signed autograph Jean Paulhan Professor Georges Blin enriched with a passing "The Theban sphinx" by Thomas de Quincey: "... and various other questions that can arise patiently without getting the answer."
    Back slightly insolated and with spots, small spots on the second flat.
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  77. Sept nouvelles causes célèbres. - America. - Les mots. - Le fruit dont l'ombre est la saveur. - Un temps de petite fille. - Une trouille verte
    [Jean PAULHAN as] MAAST, Henri CALET

    Sept nouvelles causes célèbres. - America. - Les mots. - Le fruit dont l'ombre est la saveur. - Un temps de petite fille. - Une trouille verte

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1947|10.50 x 16 cm|6 volumes brochés sous étui de l'éditeur
    First editions of the first six volumes of the "Original News" published in 1947 by Editions de Minuit and printed in 1000 copies on vellum, our series unjustified.
    On "Words" of Vercors, autograph dedication of the author autograph signed it to Claude Aveline: "... with whom friendship is not playing on words, his loving John." enriched with a handwritten correction Vercors margins of page 38.
    The back of a green funk is discolored.
    Nice together.
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  79. Lettre aux directeurs de la Résistance
    Jean PAULHAN

    Lettre aux directeurs de la Résistance

    Les Editions de Minuit|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Spine slightly sunned, one small spot, not serious, to upper cover, paper yellowed as usual.
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  80. Mystère de la critique. Manuscrit autographe et tapuscrit complets.
    Maurice BLANCHOT (Jean PAULHAN)

    Mystère de la critique. Manuscrit autographe et tapuscrit complets.

    S. n. • [ Journal des débats]|s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [1944]|13.50 x 21.50 cm|2 1/2 pages in-8
    Autograph manuscript of the author of 2 and a half pages in-8 published in the issue dated 6 January 1944 the Journal of Debates.
    Complete manuscript writing very dense, with many erasures, corrections and additions.
    Complete typescript with a few deletions and additions autograph of the author is attached.
    Inspired by the flowers of Tarbes Jean Paulhan, this short article is for Blanchot, the opportunity to reflect on the position and work of criticism. Well beyond literary analysis of a work, this column is probably a key to the theoretical work of Blanchot and wider confrontation with his creation.
    The conclusion - the erased manuscript way - this is quite eloquent way:
    "The usual criticism is a sovereign who escapes immolation, purporting to exercise authority without atone and wants to master a kingdom which he has safely; So there he is little more miserable and sovereign, for not having refused to be something closer to being nothing. "
    Between April 1941 and August 1944, Maurice Blanchot published in the "Chronicle of the intellectual life" of the Journal of Debates 173 articles on recently published books. In a half-page newspaper (about seven pages in-8), the young author of "Thomas the Obscure" his first steps in the field of literary criticism and inaugurates a theoretical work that develop later Many in these essays, "The Share of fire" to "The Infinite Conversation" and "The Writing disaster." From the very first articles, Blanchot demonstrates a sharp analysis far beyond the current literature that motivates writing. Oscillating between classical and modern writers of the first order and minor novelists, he puts in his columns, the foundations of critical thinking which will mark the second half of the twentieth. Transformed by writing and by war, Blanchot breaks, over a thought exerted "on behalf of the other," with violent maurassiennes certainties of his youth. Not without paradox, then it transforms literary criticism philosophical act of intellectual resistance to barbarism at the heart of an "openly marechalist" newspaper: "Burning a book, write, are the two acts between culture which registered its oscillations opposites "(The Book, In Journal of Debates, January 20, 1943). In 2007, Cahiers de la NRF together under the direction of Christophe Bident all literary chronic unpublished volumes with critical analysis of the relevant work of Blanchot "novels, poems, essays give rise to a singular reflection, always safer his own rhetoric, delivered more to echo the impossible or the lure of extinction. (...) Not without contradictions or step aside, and the certainty of a feverish work begins (... ) these articles reveal the genealogy of a critic who has transformed during the chronicle necessity of thought. " (C. Bident). The autograph manuscripts of Maurice Blanchot are of great rarity.
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  81. A demain la poésie
    Jean PAULHAN

    A demain la poésie

    Editions de Clairefontaine|Lausanne • & Paris 1947|19.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
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  86. Expérience du proverbe
    Jean PAULHAN

    Expérience du proverbe

    Société Générale d'Imprimerie et d'Edition|Paris 1925|18.50 x 23.50 cm|broché
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  88. Le pont traversé
    (Max JACOB) Jean PAULHAN

    Le pont traversé

    Camille Bloch|Paris 1921|11.50 x 14 cm|broché
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  89. Braque le patron
    Jean PAULHAN

    Braque le patron

    Fernand Mourlot|Paris 1945|28.50 x 36.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
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