Search Results: Authors starting with V from Cole & Contreras

Paris: Bernard Grasset, 1934. ONE OF ONLY 8 LARGE-PAPER COPIES ON LAFUMA WOVE PAPER (this is copy no. 2) OF THE FIRST STUDY OF THE PSYCHOLOGY OF TRANSVESTISM. 4, IX, 237 pp. Includes chapters on Pierrette, le chevalier d'Eon, l'Abbé de Choisy, and le captaine Barker. A SPECIAL COPY, ONE OF ONLY EIGHT NUMBERED COPIES PRINTED ON FINE LAFUMA WOVE PAPER. 8vo. Original printed wraps. Signs of tape removal to tail of spine (skinning a few quare centimeters at bottom of wraps), else FINE AND BRIGHT, PRISTINE AND LIKE NEW. An important milestone in the history of psychology.

Lyon: Au Siege des Facultes Catholiques, 1903. ORIGINAL EDITION of this important bibliography of sonnets printed in French and Italian during the 16th century, and of later reprints and critical studies. Thousands of items described in full detail. Fully indexed. Edition limited to 250 numbered copies printed on fine Rives wove paper. 4to. Half pebbled cloth and marbled boards. Binding a bit worn at extremities, spine somewhat faded. Internally fine and bright. RARE.

New York: Privately Printed, 1914. One of 300 copies printed on Dutch handmade paper, with the plates on Strathmore Japan. This copy belonged to Harvard art scholar Paul Sachs (bookplate). 4to, publisher's boards. Light wear to covers, else fine.

Paris: Editions de la Galerie Charpentier, 1945. A gorgeous edition of Valery's text, ILLUSTRATED WITH 10 ORIGINAL ETCHINGS (2 with aquatint) BY THE AUTHOR, PAUL VALERY. In this publication, furthermore, we find the FIRST EDITION of "Monsieur Teste en images" (pp. 7-8). From an edition limited to 225 numbered copies, this is ONE OF ONLY 25 COPIES (this copy number 25) PRINTED ON FINE WHITE LANA WOVE PAPER, WITH A SUITE OF THE ETCHINGS ON CREAM WOVE PAPER. Folio. Loose as issued in original wraps. FINE AND BRIGHT, WITH NO DEFECTS, LIKE NEW. In the original board chemise and slipcase (slightly worn). Karaiskakis-Chapon 85E.

Paris: Em. Terquem, 1883. First and only edition of this precursor of Besterman. Thousands of items described. 4to, new cloth over marbled boards. Internal foxing and some tiny tears to page edges. Binding fine.

Barcelona: Ediciones Libreria Milla, 1946. FIRST EDITION of this charming and well-illustrated account of important events in 19th-century Barcelona: politics, royal visits, epidemics, fires, cultural events, etc. Aside from the regular trade edition, 120 large-paper copies were printed on fine laid paper, of which this is ONE OF 20 COPIES BEAUTIFULLY COLORED BY HAND BY LUIS AND ANGEL MILLA. Bookplate of Pons i Sole, with a color view of Montserrat. 4to. Bound in publisher's boards with illustrated dustjacket, also printed on fine laid paper, and also carefully colored by hand. ENTIRELY UNCUT AND UNOPENED. FINE AND BRIGHT, in the original illustrated board slipcase. Obviously extremely rare in this state, perhaps unique in this condition.

Paris: Wildenstein Institute, 2008. The catalogue raisonné of Vlaminck´s Fauve period paintings and ceramics. 600 pp. 500 ills (350 col.) Folio. Publisher's cloth, dustjacket, and slipcase. FINE AND BRIGHT. Like new. sxxi

Paris, 1929. Two volumes, complete. First edition. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ART DECO EROTIC BOOK. Illustrated with 46 graphically erotic hand-colored etchings by Jean Dulac. Edition limited to 295 numbered copies, of which this is one of 240 beautifully printed on extremely fine Arches wove paper. Large 8vo. Loose as issued in original wraps. Uncut. FINE AND BRIGHT, WITH NO DEFECTS. Housed in a custom-made decorated board chemise and slipcase. Pia col. 983; Rose 3176. A PRISTINE, GORGEOUS SET.

Paris: Chez Ronald Davis, 1926. SURELY THE BEST COPY OF ONE OF THE GREAT LITERARY-ARTISTIC DOCUMENTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY. This edition of "Le Cimetiere Marin", one of the best-known and best-loved of all modern poems (and Valery's most emblematic work), is ILLUSTRATED WITH 7 ORIGINAL ETCHINGS (with drypoint) BY PAUL VALERY, THE AUTHOR. As far as I know, this is the only important 20th-century text to be published in an edition illustrated with original prints by the author himself. This is the second edition overall of the poem, the FIRST AND ONLY edition to include the etchings. Edition limited to 95 numbered copies signed by Valéry in the justification / colophon. This is copy number 11, the first copy printed on fine Arches wove paper, printed especially for Madame Ronald Davis, the wife of the publisher. With a warm signed presentation inscription to her from Valéry. Additionally, this copy includes: *** (1) A suite of the seven etchings, printed without text on fine Japanese paper, each… Read More

Paris: Collection les Images du Temps aux Editions Lapina, 1930. Paul Valéry. A LARGE-PAPER COPY ON ANTIQUE JAPANESE PAPER OF THE FIRST EDITION OF THIS IMPORTANT WORK BY PAUL VALERY, ILLUSTRATED WITH ORIGINAL ETCHINGS BY THE AUTHOR ON FOUR STATES. From a total edition of 1162 copies, this is ONE OF ONLY 19 COPIES ON ANTIQUE JAPANESE PAPER (this copy is number 4). It has the frontispiece portrait of Valéry by Edmond Marie in 4 states on Japanese laid paper (including one from the canceled plate); the four etchings by Valéry himself in 4 states on Japanese laid paper (including one of the canceled plate); and 2 planches réfusées. Also includes a 2-page facsimile on Japanese paper of Valéry's manuscript. Illustrated throughout with charming in-texte drawings by Valéry. Publisher's catalogue and original paper knife laid in. 8vo. Publisher's wraps, with suites in separate folder. House in publisher's marbled slipcase. FINE AND BRIGHT. Completely pristine, and very rare as such.

Paris: Gallimard / Nouvelle Revue Française (NRF) / Plon, 1927. Two volumes, complete. First editions. PRISTINE LARGE-PAPER COPIES ON IMPERIAL JAPAN PAPER OF BOTH DISCOURSES (only 42 copies printed on this paper). Paul Valéry's discourse caused great commotion and controversy when it was delivered, because he failed to mention his predecessor, Anatole France, even once. 8vo. Original printed wraps. BOTH VOLUMES COMPLETELY UNCUT, FINE, AND BRIGHT.

Paris: Calmann-Lévy, 1882. A LARGE-PAPER COPY of the first and only edition of this important monograph devoted to the play that made Victor Hugo famous, focusing on the circumstances of the première. iii, 148 pp. + a large folding facsimile of a letter by Hugo. Includes reproductions of three original drawings by Hugo and two fine portraits (one of Hugo in 1832; one of Hugo in 1882). THIS IS COPY NUMBER 98 OF 99 COPIES PRINTED ON FINE DUTCH LAID PAPER. 8vo. Original wraps. ENTIRELY UNCUT. A little bit of wear and soiling to wraps, internally FINE AND BRIGHT, a pristine copy of a very rare book. Vicaire VII, 953.

Gand (Ghent): Vanderhaeghen, 1893. Three parts in two volumes in one, complete. The original bibliography of works by and about Erasmus, including works which he translated, edited, or annotated. Edition limited to 800 copies. 4to. Handsomely bound in half cloth and marbled boards. Excellent condition.

Torino (Turin) / Londra (London) / Venezia (Venice) / New York: Umberto Allemandi, 2006. Two volumes, complete. The catalogue raisonne. 610 pp, 830 black & white reproductions, 125 fine full-page color plates. Folio. Publisher's cloth. Dustjackets. Housed in the publisher's cloth and board slipcase. FINE AND BRIGHT. New.

Amiens: Agnes, 1778. AN ELEGANT ENGRAVED MAP of Picardy. Original outline color. 53.5 x 69 cm (plate), 54.5 x 79 cm (sheet). Printed on fine, thick laid paper. Reverse blank. A fine impression. A PRISTINE EXAMPLE, with the paper FINE AND BRIGHT. Very scarce in such fine condition.

Paris: Henri Leclerc, 1922. FIRST EDITION of of this collection of poems by Vaunois, ILLUSTRATED THROUGHOUT WITH ART-NOUVEAU WOOD-ENGRAVINGS BY SIMON-BARBOUX. There are 20 large illustrations and numerous head- and tail-pieces. From a total edition of 230 numbered copies, this is COPY NUMBER 3, ONE OF ONLY 30 ON IMPERIAL JAPAN PAPER, WITH A SECOND SUITE OF THE 20 LARGE ILLUSTRATIONS ON CHINE. Furthermore, this is a PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, with a signed inscription to Andre Douce and his wife. 4to. Original wraps. Entirely uncut. Slight traces of wear to wraps, else FINE AND BRIGHT. The second suite of the wood-engravings is in a separate folder, as issued. RARE.

Paris: Auguste Aubry, 1854. FIRST COMPLETE EDITION of the works of this Renaissance French poet. 2 leaves; XVI, 156 pp plus an engraved portrait of the author. One of 274 numbered copies printed on fine Dutch laid paper. Large 8vo. Finely bound in 19th-century three-quarters morocco and marbled boards. Spine gilt. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. FINE AND BRIGHT.

Paris: H. Simonis Empis, Éditeur, 1900. A LARGE-PAPER COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION. v, 381 pp. Copy no. 14, ONE OF ONLY 15 NUMBERED LARGE-PAPER COPIES PRINTED ON FINE DUTCH LAID PAPER AND SIGNED BY VEBER. Huge margins. 8vo. Original printed wraps. Entirely uncut. Wraps a bit worn, else FINE AND BRIGHT.

Paris: Liber, 1979. A scholarly study of this apogee of early 17th century Chinese printmaking. Dozens of full-page color plates. Large 4to, publisher's cloth. Fine in a fine dj.

Luxembourg: Bibliotheque Nationale, 1990. An outstanding catalogue of livres de peintre, with a strong emphasis on the 1970s and 1980s. 100 items described, one to a page, each with a full-page facsimile plate (most in color). From a total edition of 1100 copies, this is one of only 200 numbered large-paper copies printed on fine Yearling wove paper. A presentation copy, with a warm signed autograph inscription from the compiler. Square 4to. Original illustrated wraps. FINE AND BRIGHT, with no defects.