First edition, Signed book

Alphonse ALLAIS

Le parapluie de l'escouade

Paul Ollendorff, Paris 1893, 12x19cm, relié.

First edition, for which there is no mention of large paper copies.
Contemporary Bradel binding in half khaki cloth over marbled paper boards, the spine with gilt floral motif, a double gilt fillet at foot of spine, red shagreen title label (small marginal scratches), one lower corner [...]

1 700 €

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Ricciotto CANUDO

Combats d'orient - Dardanelles - Salonique (1915-1916)

Hachette & Cie, Paris 1917, 12x19cm, relié.

First Edition. Binding to bradel half brown shagreen, smooth spine faded with a gold finial, when golden tail, flat marbled, endpapers and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved covers, gilded head, contemporary binding. Precious and beautiful autograph signed by the author (Leon) Abrami also [...]

480 €

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Théophile GAUTIER

Emaux et camées

Eugène Didier, Paris 1852, 8,5x14cm, relié.

First edition.
Marbled sheep Bradel binding by Loisellier-Le Douarin, spine with gilt cartouche and three mosaiced lozenges of red and beige morocco, date at foot of spine, covers with a frame of triple gilt fillets, marbled pastedowns and endpapers, all edges gilt, an elegant binding.
Rare [...]

6 000 €

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Marcel PROUST & John RUSKIN

La bible d'Amiens

Mercure de France, Paris 1904, 12x19cm, relié sous étui.

First edition of the French translation by Marcel Proust, a first impression copy numbered in the press.
Contemporary Bradel binding in half cloth, covers preserved, chemise-slipcase in morocco signed by P. Goy & C. Vilaine.
Handsome autograph inscription from the author to [...]

8 500 €

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Edmond & Jules de GONCOURT

Journal des Goncourt - Mémoires de la vie littéraire

Charpentier & Cie, Paris 1887-1896, 12x19cm, 9 volumes reliés.

Edition on paper for each of the current volumes. Binders bradel the full percaline cherry, smooth back adorned with a golden central floral pattern, dates and double gilt in tails, marine parts as shagreen, preserved covers, binders then signed by Durvand. Precious autograph signed by Edmond de [...]

3 800 €

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Arsène HOUSSAYE & Victor HUGO

Le XVIIIème siècle

Dentu, Paris 1876, 12x19cm, 3 volumes reliés.

Tenth edition but first in parts, as reviewed and expanded.
Contemporary half navy blue morocco over marbled paper boards by E. Babouot, spine in six compartments with gilt dots and double gilt compartments richly decorated with gilt motifs, gilt fillet frame to covers, some corners slightly [...]

1 500 €

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Jean LORRAIN

Viviane

E. Giraud & Cie, Paris 1885, 14,5x22,5cm, broché.

First edition.
Handsome autograph inscription from Jean Lorrain to Sully Prudhomme.
Ex libris pasted opposite half-title.
Four small tears repaired and a tiny marginal lack to upper cover. Rare.

800 €

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Charles MONSELET

Les tréteaux

Poulet-Malassis & de Broise, Paris 1859, 12,5x19cm, relié.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Half black shagreen over marbled paper boards, spine in six compartments with gilt fillets, blindstamped initials to foot of spine, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt.
Handsome autograph inscription from Charles Monselet to his [...]

1 800 €

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