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mon0003043139The Dial Press 1930-01-01. Hardcover. Good. 1.2000 8.6000 5.7000. The Dial Press hardcover
193085115London: Elkin Mathews & Marrot Ltd 1930. Presumed First U.K. Edition First printing. Hardcover. Good/No dust jacket present. 254 pages. Frontis illustration. Illustrations. Maps. Cocked. Henri Philippe Benoni Omer Pétain 24 April 1856 - 23 July 1951 commonly known as Philippe Pétain or Marshal Pétain was a French general who attained the position of Marshal of France at the end of World War I during which he became known as The Lion of Verdun. From 1940 to 1944 during World War II he served as head of the collaborationist regime of Vichy France. Pétain who was 84 years old in 1940 remains the oldest person to become the head of state of France. <br /> During World War I Pétain led the French Army to victory at the nine-month-long Battle of Verdun. After the failed Nivelle Offensive and subsequent mutinies he was appointed Commander-in-Chief and succeeded in repairing the army's confidence. Pétain remained in command for the rest of the war and emerged as a national hero. During the interwar period he was head of the peacetime French Army commanded joint Franco-Spanish operations during the Rif War and served twice as a government minister. During this time he was known as The Old Marshal. With the imminent Fall of France and the Cabinet wanting to ask for an armistice on 17 June 1940 Prime Minister Paul Reynaud resigned recommending to President Albert Lebrun that he appoint Pétain in his place which he did that day while the government was at Bordeaux. The Cabinet then resolved to sign armistice agreements with Germany and Italy. The government voted to transform the French Third Republic into the French State or Vichy France an authoritarian regime that collaborated with the Axis. After the war Pétain was tried and convicted for treason. He was originally sentenced to death but due to his age and World War I service his sentence was commuted to life in prison. His journey from military obscurity to hero of France during World War I to collaborationist ruler during World War II led his successor Charles de Gaulle to write that Pétain's life was "successively banal then glorious then deplorable but never mediocre". The Battle of Verdun was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916 on the Western Front in France. The battle was the longest of the First World War and took place on the hills north of Verdun-sur-Meuse. The German 5th Army attacked the defences of the Fortified Region of Verdun and those of the French Second Army on the right east bank of the Meuse. Using the experience of the Second Battle of Champagne in 1915 the Germans planned to capture the Meuse Heights an excellent defensive position with good observation for artillery-fire on Verdun. The Germans hoped that the French would commit their strategic reserve to recapture the position and suffer catastrophic losses at little cost to the German infantry. Poor weather delayed the beginning of the attack until 21 February but the Germans captured Fort Douaumont in the first three days. The advance then slowed for several days despite inflicting many French casualties. By 6 March 201 2 French divisions were in the RFV and a more extensive defence in depth had been organized. Philippe Pétain ordered there to be no retreat and that German attacks were to be counter-attacked despite this exposing French infantry to the German artillery. By 29 March French guns on the west bank had begun a constant bombardment of Germans on the east bank causing many infantry casualties. The German offensive was extended to the west bank of the Meuse to gain observation and eliminate the French artillery firing over the river but the attacks failed to reach their objectives. In early May the Germans changed tactics again and made local attacks and counter-attacks; the French recaptured part of Fort Douaumont but then the Germans ejected them and took many prisoners. The Germans tried alternating their attacks on either side of the Meuse and in June captured Fort Vaux. The Germans advanced towards the last geographical objectives of the original plan at Fleury-devant-Douaumont and Fort Souville driving a salient into the French defences. Fleury was captured and the Germans came within 2 mi of the Verdun citadel but in July the offensive was cut back to provide troops artillery and ammunition for the Battle of the Somme leading to a similar transfer of the French Tenth Army to the Somme front. From 23 June to 17 August Fleury changed hands sixteen times and a German attack on Fort Souville failed. The offensive was reduced further but to keep French troops away from the Somme ruses were used to disguise the change. In September and December French counter-offensives recaptured much ground on the east bank and recovered Fort Douaumont and Fort Vaux. The battle lasted for 302 days the longest and one of the most costly in human history. In 2000 Hannes Heer and Klaus Naumann calculated that the French suffered 377231 casualties and the Germans 337000 a total of 714231 and an average of 70000 a month. In 2014 William Philpott wrote of 976000 casualties in 1916 and 1250000 in the vicinity of Verdun. In France the battle came to symbolize the determination of the French Army and the destructiveness of the war. Elkin Mathews & Marrot, Ltd hardcover
191855667Paris: Jean Cussac 1918. Fine. Jean Cussac Paris s. d. circa 1918 14.50 x 24 cm agrafé First edition illustrated with photographs. Foreword by Paul Deschanel and preface by Philippe Pétain. Fold marks to first cover. Jean Cussac unknown
0364196866.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
192769918Paris: Henri Manuel 1927. Fine. Henri Manuel Paris s. d. circa 1927 9.50 x 13 cm une photographie Original photograph on albumen paper laminated on cardboard and produced by the art gallery Henri Manuel and representing slightly in profile Marshal Philippe Pétain. Vintage print. Autograph signed by Philippe Pétain: ""To the students of the history school. Virginia. Ph. Pétain. This photograph was signed by Philippe Pétain for the students of the Matthew Fontaine Maury high school located in Norfolk in the state of Virginia. We are enclosing a typed letter from Philippe Pétain's orderly officer headed by his office of Inspector General of the Armies and the Vice-Presidency of the Superior War Council indicating that this autographed photograph has been sent. by post handwritten envelope attached. Henri Manuel unknown
25543No date or place but in 1934 while Pétain was Minister of War. There can be few greater falls from grace than Pétain's in the whole of human history. A 10 x 6.25 calling card. In good condition lightly aged and ruckled with glue and traces of paper mount on the blank reverse. The engraved text ‘LE MARÉCHAL PÉTAIN / Ministre de la Guerre’ is centred with the top line in shaded block capitals and the bottom in copperplate. Beneath this Pétain writes: ‘avec ses remerciements’. See Image. No date or place (but in 1934, while Pétain was Minister of War). unknown
1923feb1190931923. Used. For more details please contact me unknown
16-5720Rouen: l'Hôtel de la Couronne 1931. Oblong 8vo. 21.5 x 13.5cm. Original wraps. 16pp. Showing the frescoes in La Couronne in Rouen on the Vieux Marché was established in 1345. A long roll of parchment dating from 1364 provides the authenticity of the deeds. It was a tavern providing food and drink to weary travelers and locals alike. It is regarded as being the oldest restaurant in Europe however its early beginnings included a tavern so some argue it is not the first “restaurant†per se. The dilemma continues.A daily Farmer’s Market can be found just across the plaza and the church where Joan of Arc met her fate is also a landmark here.Comprenant des planches figurant des signatures des hauts fonctionnaires sportifs cuisiniers auteurs notabilités françaises et étrangères compositeurs et artistes grandes vedettes et directeurs de théâtres. Rouen: l'Hôtel de la Couronne, 1931 paperback
16-4387Paris: 1939. Original typescript. 2pp 4to. Provenance Estate of Paul Lombard. Né en 1889 Paul Lombard a été rédacteur en chef de la revue L’Homme libre journal de Clémenceau et critique littéraire sous le pseudonyme de Louis Méritan. Paul Lombard est de ces critiques qui comme l’a montré Thierry Laget Proust Prix Goncourt Gallimard 2019 reprochaient à l’Académie Goncourt d’avoir décerné leur prix à un écrivain trop vieux trop riche : "Au lieu de cela cette année le prix Goncourt … échoit à M. Proust qui n’est pas jeune : il a conquis en peu de jours une notoriété dont j’ignore le secret ; le prix Goncourt même s’il l’a mérité ne lui sera d’aucune utilité" déplore-t-il dans L’Homme libre du 11 décembre 1919 p. 2. Probablement aurait-il préféré que Les Croix de bois de Dorgelès remportât de prix d’autant que l'écrivain avait été un collaborateur régulier de L’Homme libre.Expertise by Ségolène Beauchamp 86bis rue de Bellébat 45000 Orléans and Pierre Prévost 75 rue Michel Ange 75016 Paris. Paris: 1939 unknown
86528Couverture rigide. Bon/1941. in-8. Paris 1941 in-8 172PP broché Très bel exemplaire de l'édition originale numérotée sur v2LIN bIBLIOPHILE 5N 281/500°§ unknown
194187363Paris: Imprimerie Draeger 1941. Fine. Imprimerie Draeger Paris 1941 14 x 23.50 cm broché First edition one of 150 numbered copies on Holland paper the only deluxe copies after 1 on Montval laid paper and 50 on Japan paper. Spine sunned endpapers lightly shadowed and foxed half-title page lightly shadowed foxing on the second cover. Blind stamp ""chef de l'état français"" on the title page. We include a visiting card of Philippe Pétain on which these few words have been added: ""exemplaire N°131 destiné à monsieur l'ambassadeur de France au Brésil"". Rare autograph inscription dated and signed by Philippe Pétain: ""A monsieur de Sain-Quentin l'ambassadeur de France sentiment les meilleurs. 2.11.41. Ph Pétain."" To Mr. de Sain-Quentin Ambassador of France with best sentiments. 2.11.41. Ph Pétain. Imprimerie Draeger unknown
2026100094766Payot 2026. couverture défraîchie accrocs bords frottés intérieur propre jauni. in8. 2026. Broché. Payot unknown
1929302558Paris : Payot 1929. Second Edition. Softcover. Very good copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges somewhat nicked and dust-dulled as with age. Some staining to covers. Bright and clean internally. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Series: Collection de mémoires études et documents pour servir à l'histoire de la guerre mondiale. Physical description: 3 preliminary leaves 9-156 1 pages illustrations maps plates 2 double portraits ; 23cm. Subjects: Verdun Battle of Verdun France 1916. Paris : Payot paperback
1993BN258138Paris Editions du Félin 1993. 1993. L'affaire Petain Histoire et Soc Text: französisch / francais <br/><br/>L'affaire Petain Histoire et Soc Text: französisch / francais Marschall Pétain / französischer General / Vichy - regime - Webster Paul Paris, Editions du Félin unknown
51-5826Secours National: Juin 1940. Two gravure postcards. 15 x 10cm.Le discours du maréchal Pétain le 17 juin 1940.Chef militaire illustre considéré comme “le vainqueur de Verdun†général en chef de l’armée française jusqu’en 1931 ministre de la guerre en 1934 ambassadeur de France en Espagne en mars 1939 Philippe Pétain devient le 17 mai 1940 à 84 ans vice-président du Conseil dans le gouvernement de Paul Reynaud.« J’ai été avec vous dans les jours glorieux. Chef du gouvernement je suis et je resterai avec vous dans les jours sombres. Soyez à mes côtés. Le combat reste le même. Il s’agit de la France de son sol de ses fils. »2757Philippe PÉTAIN 1856-1951 Conclusion de l’appel lancé à la radio 20 juin 1940. Pétain et les Allemands 1997 Jacques Le Groignec Secours National: Juin 1940 unknown
2874951439.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1941119428Secrétariat général de l'information 1941. paper. <b>Vieux papier en français</b>. - Imprimerie Draeger. Affiche 29 x38 cm. Répartion en marge inférieure. <i>ref. 119428</i> Secrétariat général de l'information unknown
19395ivAa0021Paris France & New York: The French Commission at the New York World's Fair 1939. Book. Good. Spiralbinding Soft Cover. Copy No.4233. 4to or 4° Quarto: over 9¾" x 12" tall. 134 pp. Solidly bound copy with moderate use. One detached page. Limited edition book No 4233. The French Commission at the New York World's Fair Paperback
193176581Paris: NrfPlon 1931. Fine. Nrf Plon Paris 1931 14 x 19.50 cm broché First edition one of the numbered copies on alfa paper. Some light foxing on the endpapers and more pronounced on the final leaves small marginal tears without loss to the covers. Autograph inscription signed by Philippe Pétain to his friend Claire Vignati enhanced with an autograph tribute signed by Paul Valéry. NrfPlon unknown
193164302Paris: Nrf 1931. Fine. Nrf Paris 1931 14.50 x 19.50 cm broché First edition one of numbered copies on alfa paper and reserved for advance distribution. Two small repairs on the spine and one bigger to foot of spine. Autograph inscription signed by Paul Valéry ro professor Rudler and his wife. Nrf unknown
193164539Paris: NrfPlon 1931. Fine. Nrf Plon Paris 1931 14 x 19.50 cm broché First edition one of 570 numbered copies on pur fil paper. Endpapers partially shaded. Autograph inscription signed by Philippe Pétain to Marcel Rey. NrfPlon unknown
1927008277France: Not published 1927. Autograph. Very good condition. Unbound. Signed by Authors. First Edition. Octavo 8vo. One page note typed on Petain's personal stationery signed and dated "Ph. Petain 15 Septembre 1927." The note is a statement not addressed to anyone. It reads "Deux millions d'Americains sont venus se ranger a nos cotes en 1918 et nous apporter dans un elan enthousiaste le concours de leur volonte et de leur force. La communaute du sacrifice consenti a cree entre les combattants des deux pays un lien d'amitie que rien ne pourra effacer." Roughly translated it reads: Two million Americans came to settle the odds in 1918 and to bring to us in an enthusiastic surge the assistance of their will and their force. A community of consensual sacrifice was created between the veterans of the two countries and a bond of friendship that nothing will be able to erase. Not published Paperback
19301364947Paris: Librairie Aristide Quillet 1930. Hardcover. Quarto 2 volumes; VG-; full black leather bindings with blind stamping to all faces and gilt titling to front covers and spines; mild shelfwear to covers including rubbing to heads of spines and front hinges and overall scuffing; light foxing to textblocks red top edge dye to both volumes; black and white photographs and illustrations throughout both volumes with selective color as well as color plates mounted throughout; large fold-out color map at the rear of volume 2; shelved front table. Originally published in 1922. 1364947. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Librairie Aristide Quillet hardcover
