Berlin: Albino (1988). First German edition of Steward's classic "Stud". Very good in wrappers. More

Hermitage (1992). Soft cover. One of fifty numbered copies. Very good in illustrated wrappers. More

The artist, a bi-sexual Englishman, was one of the more prominent purveyors of nude male magazines and photographs in the post-war period, some of which earned him time in prison. He published magazines such as "Man to Man" and "Golden Boys" and assorted others, but he also self-published several books with more serious allusions, such as the "Superb Youth," series which attempt to cross the line into more conventional "artist's books." Notwithstanding this pretense, the books contain a wealth of well-endowed and quite attractive young men in assorted provocative poses. This profile portrait on “scraper board” measures 15.25” x 12”, signed “JB ’59” at lower left, a few light surface cracks. More

London (1973). An original press photograph of Beaton at Noel Coward's funeral (May 25, 1973). Some wear to edges, press notice on verso. More

Paris: Rollin et Feuardent (1902). 8vo. 32 plates. A quite rare catalog of coins and medals donated by Carlos de Beistegui to the French state. Beistegui assembled another collection later in life, also donated to the French state. Very good in original wrappers, light wear, uncut. A rare publication comprised of the relevant portion of the 1902 Rollin & Feuardent sale catalogue of Meyer’s fine collection of French coins, combined with a long preface. The Avant-Propos details de Bestegui’s acquisition en bloc of this outstanding collection of 717 coins and 428 medals of Alsace, a particular specialty of Meyer’s, shortly before the sale date, and its subsequent donation to the Bibliothèque Nationale. More

Bourgoint and his sister were immortalized in Cocteau's classic Les Enfants Terribles as the troubled siblings whose relationship ended in disaster. Bourgoint was a member of Cocteau's close circle of friends, which included Berard, Maurice Sachs, Rene; Crevel and assorted others, many of whom were frequent users of opium. He later befriended Jacques Maritain and eventually settled in Cameroun, where he worked in a leper colony. The image is approximately 8.5" x 11" and is in very good condition and bears the Bourgoint ownership stamp. Although unsigned by Berard, the images is one of a series by the artist assembled by Bourgoint and sold in Paris in 1966. Henri Sauguet wrote at that time: "Bourgoint, a vingt ans...etait l'ami de Christian Berard et de Cocteau, qui s'inspire de sa vie pour "Les Enfants Terribles." Il se lie d'amitie avec Sauguet, Maritain, Crevel, Benoist-Mechin, d'Astier de La Vigerie, Maurice Sachs, Jean Hugo, tout l'entourage de Cocteau l'accueille, le fete. Il dessine beaucoup, puis soudain, il abandonne Paris, passe un temps a la campagne chez Jean Hugo, puis en 1947, entre la Trappe de Citeaux, d'ou il part en Afrique soigner les lepreux. C'est au milieu d'eux qu'il vient mourir. Cette collection est emouvante on y trouve...un ensemble tres important de Berard. More

Paris (1925). later ed. The author, an opium addict himself and a disciple of the Symbolists, was one of the first French writers to study the action of opium on intelligence. Very good in illustrated wrappers, a touch of foxing. More

Paris: Galeries Durand-Ruel (1910). 8pp. The catalog for Brooks' first exhibition, which included 13 works and established her reputation as an artist in Paris. The catalog contains and effusive essay by Roger Marx, one of the foremost critics of his day and a proponent of the avant-garde. Quite rare. More

London: George Allen (1912). Hardcover. A study in human evolution and transfiguration. Laid in is a 2pp ALS from Carpenter to "My Dear Frieda" about a visit and shared interests. Very good in blue fabric boards. More

Paris: 1939. 34pp. The first French translation (by Henri Parisot) of this work, issued in an edition of 150 copies. Very good in original wrappers, occasional light spotting. Uncommon. More

Napoli: Gaspare Casella (1927). Warmly inscribed by Cerio's daughter Letizia (after his death) to Kenneth Macpherson. Slight roll to spine, covers a bit faded. More

NP: [1950]. 139pp. The author's most important and controversial gay novel, originally issued in three separate stages, this is the first edition of the complete text ("version integral") André Gide described his writing as “a bizarre delight” and there is a printed quotation from Gide on the half-title. Considered by many to be among France's greatest underground writers, his works have been widely re-issued in recent years. After years of wandering, Augiéras died in a hospice in 1971 at the age of forty-six. Very good in lightly browned wrappers. Inscribed by the author on front endpaper. Uncommon. More

Paris: Édition de Pan (1910). Soft cover. A short collection of poems by the French esthete, who befriended many in symbolist circles and founded the literary journal Pan: Revue Libre, which published a number of his contemporaries, including Jacques d'Adelswärd Fersen and Achille Essebac. Very good in original wrappers, lightly browned, Inscribed by the author, along with 2 ALS by the author on Pan letterhead, along with a printed obituary written by his friend Marcel Rieu (see below). More