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ACHARD, Marcel: A collection of 29 handwritten let

1 - ACHARD, Marcel: A collection of 29 handwritten letters and 7 typewritten letters addressed to André BERNHEIM. He discusses their joint projects (plays and films), the management of his copyrights, their conflicts and temporary falling-outs, foreign rights, and related conversations with foreign actors and screenwriters. The collection is supplemented by a one-page, in-8 handwritten text with cross-outs and a copy of his play Le faux témoin.

Estimation

700 - 1 000 €

ACHARD, Marcel: Manuscript of his play, *Le moulin

2 - ACHARD, Marcel: Manuscript of his play, Le moulin de la galette. A 90-page in-8 text with numerous corrections, cross-outs, and additions. Non-consecutive page numbers starting from the third act. Manuscript dedicated to André Bernheim on January 15, 1966: “To my André, with 35 years of unclouded friendship. Your affectionate older brother, Marcel.”

Estimation

400 - 500 €

ACTORS AND PERFORMERS: A collection of 18 handwrit

3 - ACTORS AND PERFORMERS: A collection of 18 handwritten letters addressed to their impresario André BERNHEIM by renowned actors and performers, including Pierre DUX (3), POREL (1), Louis de FUNES (1), Jacques FRANCOIS (1), BOURVIL (1),

Estimation

400 - 500 €

ACTRESSES: A collection of 14 handwritten letters

4 - ACTRESSES: A collection of 14 handwritten letters addressed to their impresario André BERNHEIM by renowned actresses, including Denise GREY (2), Lilliam HEELMAN (1), Anne VERNON (1), Sophie DESMARETS (1), Marie DAEMS (1), Jeanne MOREAU (1), Françoise FABIEN (1), Gabrielle DORZIAT (1), Loleh BELLON (1), Elvire

Estimation

300 - 400 €

ANOUILH, Jean: A collection of four handwritten le

5 - ANOUILH, Jean: A collection of four handwritten letters and one handwritten text addressed to André BERNHEIM. He discusses the productions of Ornifle and Pauvre BIDOS, and reviews the Parisian theaters that could host his new plays. As for the 6-page text in-8, he revisits his staging notes for his new play (he discusses songs and opera music, a beautiful Spanish woman, and a young man).

Estimation

400 - 600 €

ANNABELLA: 18 letters and 4 autographed cards. The

6 - ANNABELLA: 18 letters and 4 autographed cards. They discuss her plans, her reading, KESSEL, the war, the camps, and Germany...

Estimation

300 - 500 €

(JUNE 18 APPEAL) File on the sensational case invo

7 - (JUNE 18 APPEAL) File on the sensational case involving the sale of the draft of the June 18 Appeal, in which

Estimation

400 - 500 €

LAWYERS and LAWSUITS: Collection of documents and

8 - LAWYERS and LAWSUITS: Collection of documents and handwritten letters. GALLIMARD regarding a legal dispute with MONTFORT (1), Pierre HEBEY (3), and FLORIOT (1).

Estimation

200 - 300 €

BARILLET, Pierre: A collection of 8 letters and 3

9 - BARILLET, Pierre: A collection of 8 letters and 3 autographed cards sent by the author of boulevard plays to

Estimation

200 - 300 €

BARRAULT, Jean-Louis: 2 handwritten letters. He di

10 - BARRAULT, Jean-Louis: 2 handwritten letters. He discusses the productions of CLAUDEL’s The Wind of the Balearic Islands.

Estimation

100 - 200 €

Guy BEDOS: 2 signed autograph letters. He discusse

11 - Guy BEDOS: 2 signed autograph letters. He discusses plans for the play Amélie, a review in Paris-Match, their high regard for the author, and their strong desire to alternate between theater and music hall with Sophie DAUMIER.

Estimation

100 - 200 €

BERNHEIM, André: The Hollywood Ten Case. Original

12 - BERNHEIM, André: The Hollywood Ten Case. Original typewritten manuscript with numerous handwritten corrections to this text written by Bernheim on the investigation conducted by representatives of the U.S. House of Representatives against 10 Hollywood figures as part of the fight against communism in 1947. 9 large in-8 pages, supplemented by a second set.

Estimation

200 - 300 €

BERNHEIM, André: China, Red and Yellow. Typescript

13 - BERNHEIM, André: China, Red and Yellow. Typescript of notes from his August 1964 trip to China. 11 pages, in-8 format, in 3 versions.

Estimation

100 - 200 €

BERNHEIM, Alain: Six signed autograph letters from

14 - BERNHEIM, Alain: Six signed autograph letters from his brother, a pianist and expert on Freemasonry. He discusses his plans, their close bond, his reading, COCTEAU, MALRAUX...

Estimation

150 - 200 €

BERNSTEIN, Henry: 1 long, signed typewritten lette

15 - BERNSTEIN, Henry: 1 long, signed typewritten letter and 2 autographed postcards. He discusses his relationship with Danielle DARRIEUX and the royalties owed for Evangéline.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

BERRIAU, Simone: 8 typewritten letters and 3 handw

16 - BERRIAU, Simone: 8 typewritten letters and 3 handwritten letters signed by the actress or her attorney, J.M. BRANDEL. She discusses the Legion of Honor awarded to her by her godfather, Pierre LAZAREFF, and the staging of HARTOG’s play, L’heure éblouissante. The demands of the Théâtre Antoine.

Estimation

100 - 200 €

BLIER, Bernard: 4 autograph letters and 2 signed p

17 - BLIER, Bernard: 4 autograph letters and 2 signed postcards. He discusses their joint projects, his setbacks, and finally their breakup letter dated January 8, 1982 (as well as a copy of Bernheim’s reply).

Estimation

300 - 400 €

Micheline BOUDET: A collection of six letters and

18 - Micheline BOUDET: A collection of six letters and an autographed card sent by the actress to her manager.

Estimation

100 - 200 €

BOYER, Charles: An exceptional collection of 43 au

19 - BOYER, Charles: An exceptional collection of 43 autograph letters, signed and mailed from the United States. He discusses their joint projects, his films, his desire to shoot in France, his financial struggles, the terms of his contracts, and their mutual connections in the entertainment industry...

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

Pierre BRASSEUR: 3 postcards and 2 autographed let

20 - Pierre BRASSEUR: 3 postcards and 2 autographed letters. He mentions Anouilh’s Coup de soleil, Henry V, Kean, and Tartuffe. A long, nostalgic letter in which his despondency and weariness are evident.

Estimation

200 - 300 €

Jean-Claude Brialy: 5 autograph cards and 2 signed

21 - Jean-Claude Brialy: 5 autograph cards and 2 signed letters. Including his letter breaking ties with Bernheim and his declaration of independence from his impresario.

Estimation

150 - 200 €

CAPRI Agnès: 2 letters and 2 autographed, signed c

22 - CAPRI Agnès: 2 letters and 2 autographed, signed cards sent by the actress and singer to her manager, including a song draft.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

HANDWRITTEN JOURNAL kept by André Bernheim. Years

23 - HANDWRITTEN JOURNAL kept by André Bernheim. Years 57, 64, 67. 23 pages, in-8 format, and a caricature.

Estimation

200 - 300 €

(CARTOONS) An album of drawings likely created by

24 - (CARTOONS) An album of drawings likely created by André Bernheim. Several cartoons, including GABIN, de GAULLE, POMPIDOU, ACHARD, and a self-portrait...

Estimation

400 - 500 €

CHALAIS, François: 1 handwritten, signed letter an

25 - CHALAIS, François: 1 handwritten, signed letter and 1 handwritten, signed postcard, including his Europe 1 column from April 18, 1969, which he wrote to her in advance and dedicated to our friends at the Théâtre de la Madeleine.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

(SONGS) A collection of various songs for which An

26 - (SONGS) A collection of various songs for which André Bernheim wrote the lyrics. Lyrics, sheet music, promotional posters...

Estimation

200 - 300 €

CHARLES-ROUX, Edmonde: 3 handwritten letters and 1

27 - CHARLES-ROUX, Edmonde: 3 handwritten letters and 1 postcard. She discusses her plans and recommends that he look into the rights to Mayerling.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

CHARRON, Jacques: 2 autograph letters and 5 postca

28 - CHARRON, Jacques: 2 autograph letters and 5 postcards. Greetings and updates on his tours and Don Juan.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

Maurice CHEVALIER: A thank-you letter and a signed

29 - Maurice CHEVALIER: A thank-you letter and a signed photo.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

COCTEAU, Jean: 5 autograph letters, signed and acc

30 - COCTEAU, Jean: 5 autograph letters, signed and accompanied by a beautiful handwritten poem titled “Allégresse.” He discusses their financial matters, recommends Nicole STEPHANE, mentions his new set designs, and recommends a young filmmaker who wants to adapt Thomas the Impostor.

Estimation

600 - 800 €

COMPOSER, ARTIST, MAN OF THE ARTS: Collection of 8

31 - COMPOSER, ARTIST, MAN OF THE ARTS: Collection of 8 letters; Maurice RHEIMS (1 letter), MORETTI (1 card), Gérard VAN DER KEMP (2 postcards), Georges VAN PARYS (2 letters and 1 postcard), Jean WIENER (1 letter).

Estimation

100 - 200 €

François COPPEE: A signed autograph inscription on

32 - François COPPEE: A signed autograph inscription on a framed banknote: “As sad as a beautiful day, for a heart without hope. May 9.”

Estimation

200 - 300 €

DALIO: A collection of 7 handwritten letters, 1 ha

33 - DALIO: A collection of 7 handwritten letters, 1 handwritten card, and 3 telegrams. He discusses his work in the U.S., his return to France, and life in Hollywood.

Estimation

300 - 500 €

DARRIEUX, Danielle: A set of 2 letters and 2 handw

34 - DARRIEUX, Danielle: A set of 2 letters and 2 handwritten cards. She tells him about her film shoots and her hopes of making a movie—“a very cheerful one, perhaps a musical in color, directed by a great director. A popular movie!”

Estimation

100 - 200 €

Claude DAUPHIN: 4 signed autograph letters. One of

35 - Claude DAUPHIN: 4 signed autograph letters. One of them is a lengthy tirade against Jean AURENCHE, in which he attacks Gabin, Le Chanois, and Fresnay, and states that he no longer wants to make the film En cas de malheur. Claude Dauphin asks Bernheim for advice on how to reason with Aurenche.

Estimation

300 - 400 €

André DAVEN: 14 letters, 5 postcards, and 2 telegr

36 - André DAVEN: 14 letters, 5 postcards, and 2 telegrams sent by the actor, producer, and director to Bernheim. He discusses their relationship, as well as Gabin, Duvivier, and Dietrich.

Estimation

300 - 500 €

Alain DECAUX: 2 autographed greeting cards.

37 - Alain DECAUX: 2 autographed greeting cards.

Estimation

80 - 100 €

DIETRICH, Marlène: 2 signed handwritten letters. O

38 - DIETRICH, Marlène: 2 signed handwritten letters. One of them is a long letter in which she expresses her longing for France and how difficult it is for her to be so far from Paris.

Estimation

300 - 500 €

Françoise DORIN: 2 letters (including one from Ren

39 - Françoise DORIN: 2 letters (including one from René DORIN) and 5 handwritten, signed postcards. They discuss their tours and the performances they saw at the Théâtre de la Madeleine.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

Maurice Druon: The Accursed Kings. Published by Ci

40 - Maurice Druon: The Accursed Kings. Published by Cino del Duca, Paris, 1955–1960. Complete first edition (a seventh and final volume would be published much later, in 1977). One of 50 copies on pure-fiber paper, the only large-format edition (one of 20 hardcovers). The first five volumes are inscribed by Druon to André Bernheim. Six volumes in loose-leaf in-8 format, housed in a patterned paper slipcase and cover. Spines yellowed, as is typical, but otherwise in fine overall condition. An extr

Estimation

1 000 - 1 500 €

DRUON, Maurice: *La volupté d'être*. Julliard, Par

41 - DRUON, Maurice: La volupté d'être. Julliard, Paris, 1954. First edition, one of the first 100 copies printed on pure-thread paper. A rare hardcover copy specially printed for the author, containing numerous handwritten corrections by the author himself in preparation for a future reprint. Perfect in-8 binding in midnight blue morocco leather, smooth spine lightened with small nicks, three edges gilt on endpapers, covers preserved, slipcase (binding signed by Alix).

Estimation

700 - 900 €

Maurice DRUON: *Les jours des hommes* (Volume II o

42 - Maurice DRUON: Les jours des hommes (Volume II of Mémoires de Zeus). Plon, Paris, 1967. First edition. One of 95 copies printed on pure-fiber paper, the only large-format edition. Beautiful dedication to André Bernheim. Paperback, in-8 format, in excellent overall condition.

Estimation

300 - 400 €

DRUON, Maurice: *From the Lords of the Plain to th

43 - DRUON, Maurice: From the Lords of the Plain to the Hôtel de Mondez. Julliard, Paris, 1962. First edition. One of 50 copies printed on alfa paper, the only one on large-format paper (this copy is hardcover). Paperback, in-8 format, in fine overall condition.

Estimation

200 - 300 €

DRUON, Maurice: *Rendez-vous aux enfers*. Julliard

44 - DRUON, Maurice: Rendez-vous aux enfers. Julliard, Paris, 1951. First edition. One of 30 special hardcover copies on Alfa paper, second printing. This copy was specially printed for André Bernheim and includes a beautiful autographed dedication. Paperback, 12, cover soiled.

Estimation

150 - 200 €

DRUON, Maurice: *Alexander the Great, or the Novel

45 - DRUON, Maurice: Alexander the Great, or the Novel of a God. Éditions Cino Del Duca, Paris, 1958. First edition. One of 100 copies printed on Lana paper, the only one on heavy paper. Sent to André Bernheim and his wife Hélène. Paperback, in-8 format, yellowed spine.

Estimation

300 - 400 €

DRUON, Maurice: Theater. Julliard, Paris, 1962. Pa

46 - DRUON, Maurice: Theater. Julliard, Paris, 1962. Partially out of print. One of 50 copies on Alfa paper, the only one printed on large-format paper. Beautiful full-page dedication to André Bernheim and his wife Hélène. Paperback, in-8.

Estimation

300 - 400 €

DRUON, Maurice: *Le pouvoir* (notes and maxims). H

47 - DRUON, Maurice: Le pouvoir (notes and maxims). Hachette, Paris, 1964. First edition. One of 200 hardcover copies on vellum, the only one printed on large-format paper. Beautiful dedication to André Bernheim. Paperback, in-8 format, like new.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

DRUON, Maurice: *Paris, from Caesar to Saint Louis

48 - DRUON, Maurice: Paris, from Caesar to Saint Louis. Hachette, Paris, 1964. First edition. One of 150 copies printed on vellum, the only one on heavy paper. Signed autograph copy sent to André Bernheim. Paperback, in-8 format; small tear at the top of the dust jacket.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

Maurice DRUON: Typescript of Maurice DRUON’s trans

49 - Maurice DRUON: Typescript of Maurice DRUON’s translation of Peter Ustinov’s play, Photo-finish. 109 pages, in-8 format, with handwritten corrections and additions, all addressed to André Bernheim for review.

Estimation

400 - 500 €

DRUON, Maurice: Set of 4 first editions, 3 of whic

50 - DRUON, Maurice: Set of 4 first editions, 3 of which include signed autograph dedications. L'avenir en désarroi, Plon, 1968 (not on high-quality paper). Signed copy, paperback, in-8 format / Les tambours de la mémoire. Plon, 1965 (one of 200 H.C. copies), signed copy. Pamphlet, in-8 format / Lettres d’un européen. Plon, Paris, 1970 (not on large-format paper). Signed copy, paperback, in-12 / Grandeur et signification de Léningrad. École Estienne, 1968. Sketches by Guy Moinet. Pamph

Estimation

100 - 150 €

Maurice Druon: A collection of 13 handwritten lett

51 - Maurice Druon: A collection of 13 handwritten letters, 3 notes, 2 handwritten cards, and 3 typewritten letters. He discusses their friendship, his books, his roles at the Académie Française, and their joint projects (Photo Finish with Peter Ustinov).

Estimation

500 - 800 €

DUTOURD, Jean: *Le fin des peaux-rouges*. Gallimar

52 - DUTOURD, Jean: Le fin des peaux-rouges. Gallimard, Paris, 1964. First edition. One of the 30 special copies printed on blue parchment paper. A copy specially printed for André Bernheim with a signed autograph dedication. Paperback, in-8 format, in very fine condition.

Estimation

150 - 200 €

Jean DUTOURD: 2 signed autograph cards. He thanks

53 - Jean DUTOURD: 2 signed autograph cards. He thanks Bernheim for his kind words regarding his speeches and articles.

Estimation

80 - 100 €

(WRITERS) A collection of 9 letters sent to Bernhe

54 - (WRITERS) A collection of 9 letters sent to Bernheim; Gilbert CESBRON (2), Jean de HARTOG (4), Paul GERALDY (1), Mathieu GALEY (1), André MAUROIS (1).

Estimation

200 - 300 €

FAURE, Edgar and Lucie: Set of 7 autographed cards

55 - FAURE, Edgar and Lucie: Set of 7 autographed cards. Greetings, invitations, and thank-you notes.

Estimation

100 - 200 €

GABIN, Jean: A set of 2 autograph letters, supplem

56 - GABIN, Jean: A set of 2 autograph letters, supplemented by 2 letters from Dominique GABIN and a very interesting dossier on Gabin’s defense, at the end of the war, of his first partner, Christiane FOURNIER. In the two lengthy letters, Gabin discusses the films he was working on, his stance on Audiard’s dialogue, and his vision for his role. A very rare collection.

Estimation

300 - 500 €

GARY Romain: A collection of 7 signed autograph le

57 - GARY Romain: A collection of 7 signed autograph letters. He discusses his books, their relationships, and their meetings, as well as Bernheim’s role as a producer, which he approves of...

Estimation

500 - 800 €

GAUTIER, Jean-Jacques: 2 handwritten letters and 2

58 - GAUTIER, Jean-Jacques: 2 handwritten letters and 2 postcards in which he thanks him for invitations and advice.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

GIROUD, Françoise: 3 letters and 5 handwritten, si

59 - GIROUD, Françoise: 3 letters and 5 handwritten, signed cards. She thanks him for their meetings and advice, and recommends authors to him for staging plays.

Estimation

100 - 200 €

GOLD, Arthur, and FIZDALE, Robert: A collection of

60 - GOLD, Arthur, and FIZDALE, Robert: A collection of 11 signed, handwritten letters from these famous musicians. The letters primarily concern their book project, Sarah.

Estimation

300 - 400 €

GREDY, Jean-Pierre: A collection of 2 handwritten

61 - GREDY, Jean-Pierre: A collection of 2 handwritten letters, 3 postcards, and 1 typewritten letter sent by the author of light comedy plays to Bernheim. He discusses plans for plays and their friendly get-togethers.

Estimation

100 - 200 €

Serge and Camille Groussard: A significant collect

62 - Serge and Camille Groussard: A significant collection of 30 signed, handwritten letters. They discuss their books and newspaper articles, their film projects, his experiences as a paratrooper in Algeria, and their shared relationships.

Estimation

400 - 500 €

Sacha GUITRY: A collection of documents by or abou

63 - Sacha GUITRY: A collection of documents by or about Guitry related to his work at the Théâtre de la Madeleine, directed by André Bernheim. Most are photocopies.

Estimation

150 - 200 €

HANIN, Roger: 1 handwritten letter and 1 handwritt

64 - HANIN, Roger: 1 handwritten letter and 1 handwritten postcard. He thanks him for his comments on his book L'ours en lambeaux (copies of Bernheim’s letters enclosed).

Estimation

100 - 150 €

Philippe HERIAT: A collection of 7 handwritten let

65 - Philippe HERIAT: A collection of 7 handwritten letters sent by the writer and Goncourt Prize winner. In them, he discusses their plans for plays, his position at the CNE, and the signing of petitions.

Estimation

200 - 300 €

Pascal JARDIN: A collection of 7 signed, handwritt

66 - Pascal JARDIN: A collection of 7 signed, handwritten letters. In them, he discusses his plans for plays and his thoughts on screenwriters for films he likes or dislikes.

Estimation

300 - 400 €

Henri JEANSON: 7 handwritten letters, 1 handwritte

67 - Henri JEANSON: 7 handwritten letters, 1 handwritten card, and 1 telegram. He discusses plans for films and sketches. He mentions Allegret, Fresnay, Lazareff...

Estimation

200 - 400 €

JOURDAN, Louis: A significant collection of 21 han

68 - JOURDAN, Louis: A significant collection of 21 handwritten letters, 1 typewritten letter, and 1 telegram sent by the actor from the United States, where he would spend most of his career. He discusses American cinema, California, Charles BOYER, BAUTZGER ...

Estimation

300 - 500 €

JOURNALISTS: A set of four letters from journalist

69 - JOURNALISTS: A set of four letters from journalists sent to André Bernheim; Marcel MITHOIS (1), Michel DROIT (1), Charles GOMBAULT (2).

Estimation

80 - 100 €

Portrait of KESSEL by Raymond MORETTI. Signed prin

69-Bis - Portrait of KESSEL by Raymond MORETTI. Signed print, numbered 4/17 in the lower left corner. Framed, dimensions (including frame): 62.5 x 45.5 cm.

Estimation

500 - 700 €

KESSEL, Joseph: *Le lion*. Gallimard, Paris, 1958.

70 - KESSEL, Joseph: Le lion. Gallimard, Paris, 1958. First edition. One of the first 45 copies bound in chamois vellum. This copy was specially printed and includes a beautiful autographed dedication to André Bernheim. Paperback, in-12 format; missing a section at the bottom of the spine and a mark on the cover.

Estimation

4 000 - 6 000 €

KESSEL, Joseph: *L'armée des ombres*. Charlot Édit

71 - KESSEL, Joseph: L'armée des ombres. Charlot Éditeur, Algiers, 1943. First edition. One of the first 100 copies printed on Japanese paper (a copy specially printed for Marie-Madeleine with a beautiful signed autograph dedication. “Marie-Madeleine” was Bernheim’s resistance alias). Loose-leaf in-12 format with a dust jacket and a cardboard slipcase.

Estimation

3 000 - 4 000 €

KESSEL, Joseph: Acceptance Speech at the Académie

72 - KESSEL, Joseph: Acceptance Speech at the Académie Française and André Chamson’s Response. Gallimard, Paris, 1964. First edition. One of 55 copies printed on pure-fiber paper, second paper stock. A beautiful presentation copy to André Bernheim. Paperback, in-12 format, like new.

Estimation

200 - 300 €

KESSEL, Joseph: *Des hommes*. Gallimard, Paris, 19

73 - KESSEL, Joseph: Des hommes. Gallimard, Paris, 1972. First edition. One of the first 50 copies bound in buff vellum. A specially printed copy with a signed autograph dedication to André Bernheim. Paperback, in-8 format, like new.

Estimation

600 - 800 €

KESSEL, Joseph: *Les temps sauvages*. Gallimard, P

74 - KESSEL, Joseph: Les temps sauvages. Gallimard, Paris, 1975. First edition. One of the 56 limited-edition copies printed on Saint Amand laid paper. This copy was specially printed with a signed autograph dedication to André Bernheim. Paperback, in-8 format, like new.

Estimation

600 - 800 €

KESSEL, Joseph: *Les cavaliers*. Gallimard, Paris,

75 - KESSEL, Joseph: Les cavaliers. Gallimard, Paris, 1967. First edition. One of the first 50 copies bound in buff vellum. This copy was specially printed for André Bernheim. Paperback, in-8 format, like new.

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

KESSEL, Joseph: *Terre d'amour et de feu*. Plon, P

76 - KESSEL, Joseph: Terre d'amour et de feu. Plon, Paris, 1965. Partially out of print. One of 20 hardcover copies on pure-thread, with watermark paper. A specially printed copy with an autographed dedication to André Bernheim. Paperback, in-8 format, like-new condition.

Estimation

400 - 500 €

KESSEL, Joseph: *Les captifs*. NRF, Paris, 1926. F

77 - KESSEL, Joseph: Les captifs. NRF, Paris, 1926. First edition. One of the 114 limited-edition copies on pure-thread paper, reprinted in 8vo format. Bordeaux half-shagreen binding, spine with 5 raised bands (loose), split hinges, cover intact.

Estimation

200 - 300 €

KESSEL, Joseph: *Au grand Socco*. Gallimard, Paris

78 - KESSEL, Joseph: Au grand Socco. Gallimard, Paris, 1952. First edition. One of the first 46 copies on azure parchment-like paper. A copy specially printed with a dedication to André Bernheim. Binding: in-12, black half-shagreen, spine with 5 raised bands, covers intact. The binding has numerous tears along the spine and at the hinge.

Estimation

600 - 800 €

KESSEL, Joseph: Set of 4 first editions, all inscr

79 - KESSEL, Joseph: Set of 4 first editions, all inscribed to André Bernheim: La piste fauve. Gallimard, 1954. First edition (not on large-format paper). In-8 size, fawn half-shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands, covers preserved. Split joints and rubbed binding / Le procès des enfants perdus. Julliard, 1951. First edition (not on large-format paper). Black half-shagreen in-12 binding, covers intact. Binding heavily damaged / La rage au ventre. Éditions EOS, Paris, 1927. E.O., one

Estimation

200 - 300 €

KESSEL, Joseph: Set of 4 volumes; 3 of the 4 were

80 - KESSEL, Joseph: Set of 4 volumes; 3 of the 4 were sent to André BERNHEIM: Les nuits de Sibérie (Flammarion, Paris, 1928). First edition. In-12 binding in black half-shagreen, spine with 4 raised bands, covers preserved. Binding heavily damaged / Mary de Cork. Published by La Nouvelle Revue Française, Paris, 1925. First edition. One of the copies on imitation-parchment vellum, sent with a title page of the same paper from another work, paperback in-12 / Le lion. Gallimard, 1959. Paperb

Estimation

200 - 300 €

KESSEL, Joseph: Set of 4 works in first edition, a

81 - KESSEL, Joseph: Set of 4 works in first edition, all sent to André BERNHEIM: Inaugural Address to the Académie Française. Firmin-Didot, 1964. (Not on large-format paper). Paperback, in-8; soiled cover and scattered foxing/ With Alcoholics Anonymous. Gallimard, Paris, 1960 (not on large-format paper). Paperback, in-8/ Ladies of California. Gallimard, Paris, 1929. Bound in brown half-shagreen, in-12, with a four-ribbed spine; covers preserved. Binding heavily rubbed/ *Le thé du Capitaine Sogou

Estimation

200 - 300 €

KESSEL, Joseph: Extensive correspondence with his

82 - KESSEL, Joseph: Extensive correspondence with his friend André Bernheim. 16 signed handwritten letters and 3 typewritten texts without corrections. He discusses their friendship, his contracts and copyrights, and his books in progress...In a moving passage—either in its entirety or spread across three different letters—he outlines his wishes in the event of his death and the steps to be taken regarding his estate.

Estimation

3 000 - 4 000 €

Joseph KESSEL: 5 reprinted photos of Kessel, Bernh

83 - Joseph KESSEL: 5 reprinted photos of Kessel, Bernheim, and de Lattre de Tassigny, and 1 newspaper clipping.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

(KESSEL, Joseph) A moving handwritten text by Andr

84 - (KESSEL, Joseph) A moving handwritten text by André Bernheim following the writer’s death. 4 large in-8 pages, dated August 26, 1979. He reflects on the friendship that bound him to the writer, their shared lives, their worldviews, and their actions during the war.

Estimation

300 - 400 €

KISLING, Moïse: An extensive collection of corresp

85 - KISLING, Moïse: An extensive collection of correspondence sent by the painter to his friend Bernheim. Four long, signed autograph letters, three letters, two postcards from Kiki (Renée Kisling), and ten telegrams. Kisling’s letters and telegrams were sent from the United States during the war. He discusses their exile in the U.S., his financial difficulties, their plans, and his work. Kiki’s correspondence is from the postwar period in Sanary. A very fine and rare collection.

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

LAURE Odette: 3 autograph letters, signed and addr

86 - LAURE Odette: 3 autograph letters, signed and addressed by the stage actress to her manager.

Estimation

80 - 100 €

LEIGH, Vivien: Set of 5 signed autograph letters.

87 - LEIGH, Vivien: Set of 5 signed autograph letters. In English, written in the 1950s and 1960s.

Estimation

200 - 300 €

(LITERATURE): A set of 8 volumes of 20th-century l

88 - (LITERATURE): A set of 8 volumes of 20th-century literature, all inscribed to André BERNHEIL. André MALRAUX: Le triangle noir. Gallimard, 1970. First edition, paperback, in-12 format / Paul

Estimation

200 - 300 €

(LITERATURE): A 7-volume set of 20th-century liter

89 - (LITERATURE): A 7-volume set of 20th-century literature, all inscribed to André BERNHEIM. Yves MIRANDE: Souvenirs. Fayard, 1952. First edition. Hardcover, in-12 format/ Louise de VILMORIN: Madame de Gallimard, 1951. First edition. Formerly bound in pure linen. Hardcover, in-12 format/ André de VILMORIN: Louise de Vilmorin. Seghers, 1962. First edition. Paperback, in-12 format/ Léon PIERRE-QUINT: Comedy and Mystery in Proust. Kra Éditeur, 1928. First edition. Paperback, in-12/ Jean DUTO

Estimation

200 - 300 €

(LONDON) An important file of documents written or

90 - (LONDON) An important file of documents written or compiled by Bernheim during his time in London alongside de Gaulle during World War II. Typescripts, copies of letters, articles ...

Estimation

400 - 500 €

André MALRAUX: An autographed card and a typewritt

91 - André MALRAUX: An autographed card and a typewritten letter. A thank-you note for good wishes and an invitation.

Estimation

80 - 100 €

Prosper Mérimée: Original handwritten contract sig

92 - Prosper Mérimée: Original handwritten contract signed by Mérimée with the Revue des 2 mondes for the serialization of his work, Histoire de Phèdre, premier Roi de Castille. Text with stamp and mounted under glass, in-8 sheet.

Estimation

400 - 500 €

MISTINGUETT: Photograph of the actress sitting on

93 - MISTINGUETT: Photograph of the actress sitting on a Christ Craff, annotated on the back and signed by Mistinguett with the boat’s distinctive feature. Black and white, 18x12 cm.

Estimation

150 - 200 €

François and Danielle Mitterrand: A handwritten ca

94 - François and Danielle Mitterrand: A handwritten card, a typewritten letter, and one card signed by Danielle featuring the Élysée Palace menu.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

MONTAND, Yves: A signed autograph thank-you card a

95 - MONTAND, Yves: A signed autograph thank-you card and a telegram, along with a duplicate of a letter from Bernheim to Simone Signoret regarding a contract with Groussard.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

Marcel Pagnol: A handwritten letter, accompanied b

96 - Marcel Pagnol: A handwritten letter, accompanied by a copy of a long handwritten letter from Pagnol to Henri (Jeanson) regarding an article in Cinémonde.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

Edith Piaf: 3 handwritten, signed letters addresse

97 - Edith Piaf: 3 handwritten, signed letters addressed to Bernheim. One dated October 1949, sent from the U.S., and two dated November 3 and December 16, 1949, following the death of Cerdan. These moving letters express to a friend all her sadness and loneliness. The collection is supplemented by a text by Dominique JAMET titled La dernière Piaf (3 pages, in-8).

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

Jean PIAT: 3 letters and 6 handwritten, signed car

98 - Jean PIAT: 3 letters and 6 handwritten, signed cards. He discusses the terms of his contracts and rejects the remarks and criticism directed at him by certain individuals.

Estimation

200 - 300 €

(POETRY) A delightful collection of poetry that on

99 - (POETRY) A delightful collection of poetry that once belonged to a Miss Suzanne MERLIN of Besançon. About fifty poems, transcribed and inscribed by her friends, some accompanied by drawings. A 12mo notebook bound in green cloth.

Estimation

200 - 300 €

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