Gilbert Renault, dit Rémy. Georges Clemenceau.. - Rémy – Une affaire de trahison - Mémoires de guerre & Biographie du Général et Colonel Rémy – - 1930-1986

4 lots of 1 + 1 + 6 + 6 volumes or 14 volumes.

1] Rémy – A Case of Treachery 1947
Original edition – French Resistance. Espionage – World War II
Rémy (Gilbert Renault) – A Case of Treachery, sequel to the Memoirs of a Secret Agent, with a poem by Jean Cayrol.
Monte-Carlo, Raoul Solar, Cannes, 1947.
Original edition of 1947.
1 volume.
Format: 24 × 16 cm.
Pagination: 300 pages.
Leatherette binding in green, spine with raised bands embellished with gilded lines, spine pieces with title labels.
Special printing of 500 numbered copies reserved for the author and tributes. Presentation copy not numbered, hardcover.
Historical testimony devoted to clandestine networks of the French Resistance, intelligence operations, and treachery affairs during the German occupation.
The author, Gilbert Renault, called Rémy, a major figure of Free France and founder of the Confrérie Notre-Dame network, returns particularly to German infiltrations, interrogations, and counter-espionage methods.
Illustrated with historical photographs and facsimiles of period documents, including portraits of Masuy, reproductions of police maps and clandestine correspondence.
Beautiful copy in green leatherette. Some rubbing and small signs of use on the binding. Interior well preserved, with natural-age traces.
Original post-war edition, of interest to collectors of documents on the Resistance, the Gestapo, intelligence services, and World War II history.

2] Georges Clemenceau – Grandeurs and Miseries of a Victory – 1930.
Paris, Librairie Plon, 1930. Original edition, finished printing on April 10, 1930.
Historical and political work devoted to World War I, the 1918 victory, and the consequences of the Treaty of Versailles.
1 volume.
370 pages – Format 21 cm × 14 cm.
Illustrated with facsimiles of manuscripts corrected by Clemenceau and a letter from Marshal Foch reproducing his signature.
Paperback copy with original cover preserved. Inky bruises, creases, tears and small losses on the cover. Interior showing signs of time.
Interesting historical testimony of the “Father of Victory.”

3] Charles de Gaulle & Max Gallo – War Memoirs & Biography of the General.
6 volumes – Éditions Crémille / Famot – 1986 Decorative gold bindings.
Fine six-volume historical set devoted to General Charles de Gaulle, bringing together his War Memoirs and several biographical works by historian Max Gallo.
A collection featuring remarkable red bindings richly decorated with gold floral motifs, black and blue frames, and titles stamped in gold.
Collection composition
Charles de Gaulle
War Memoirs – The Appeal, volume 1.
Max Gallo
De Gaulle – The Solitude of the Fighter, volumes 1 and 2.
De Gaulle – The First of the French, volume 1.
De Gaulle – The Call of Destiny, volumes 1 and 2.
Éditions Crémille / Famot, with Crémille copyright notice 1986 for the War Memoirs (original edition published by Plon from 1954).
Very fine publisher’s red bindings, with floral and foliate decorations in gold on the covers. Black and gold geometric insets.
Contrasting title pieces on the back.
Gold titles and ornaments.
Golden Lorraine cross on one cover.
Homogeneous and particularly decorative presentation.
The volumes include black-and-white photographic illustrations reproducing moments from General de Gaulle’s life.
Among visible photographs, de Gaulle in London in June 1940, early in the Free France organization. De Gaulle inspecting a unit of the Free French Naval Forces.
Historical photograph of the general surrounded by his principal advisors in London, notably Admiral Muselier, René Cassin, René Pleven and General Valin.
These works trace the major stages of de Gaulle’s military and political career, his involvement during World War II, the Resistance, Free France, and his major role in contemporary French history.
Bindings maintain a beautiful color intensity, with gilding still clearly visible. Some light handling marks and small signs of wear on some spines.
Decorative ensemble and historically interesting, aimed at lovers of history books, biographies, World War II, and General de Gaulle.

4] Colonel Rémy – Secret Missions Collection of 6 volumes
History of the French Resistance – Free France – Clandestine networks – World War II (1940-1944)
Set of six bound volumes of the historical and autobiographical work Secret Missions by Colonel Rémy, famous French resistance fighter and major figure in the intelligence networks of Free France.
Under the pseudonym Colonel Rémy, Gilbert Renault (1904-1984) was one of the principal organizers of the Confrérie Notre-Dame intelligence network, which played a crucial role in transmitting military information to British services and to Free France.
This work recounts clandestine Resistance activities, intelligence operations, border crossings, links with London, and battles against the German occupation.
Collection composition
The set includes six volumes distributed as follows:
1. The Traffickers – Volume I
First volume devoted to crossing networks, clandestine connections, and the men and women who enabled the movement of résistants, agents, and information between occupied territories and Free French forces.
2. The Traffickers – Volume II
Continuation of the narrative of clandestine operations, passage networks, and missions accomplished under particularly dangerous conditions.
3. Battles in the Shadow – Volume I
Vivid depiction of the secret activities of Resistance networks, intelligence operations, and actions taken against the occupying authorities.
4. Battles in the Shadow – Volume II
Continuation of testimonies on clandestine networks, their leaders, their agents, and the risks faced by résistants.
5. The End of the Beginning – Volume I
Account of the events and operations of the Resistance in the war context and the progressive organization of clandestine forces.
6. The End of the Beginning – Volume II
Final volume of this set, continuing the tale of missions and historical events related to Free France and the Resistance.
Iconography and historical documentation
The volumes include numerous documentary black-and-white illustrations, including photographs of résistants, clandestine agents, and historical personalities. Portraits of members of the Free French networks. Photograph of General de Gaulle in London in June 1940, accompanied by his aide-de-camp, Lieutenant de Courcel.
Photograph of René and Germaine Moreau, associated with clandestine operations.
Portrait of Camille Chevalier, Companion of the Liberation, who died for France in Dijon on 18 August 1942. Reproduction of a German sign prohibiting crossing the Cher at Thénioux. Maps and documents relating to demarcation lines, including a detailed map of the Mont-de-Marsan and Saint-Sever sector.
These documents constitute a particularly interesting historical supplement to Colonel Rémy’s narratives.
The six volumes present a beautiful decorative unity, red rigid bindings with a leather-like appearance. Spines adorned with gilded lines and floral motifs. Black title pieces with gold inscriptions. Titles of the various parts and volume numbers on the back.
Covers decorated with a large typographic composition “rémy – missions secrètes,” surrounded by a golden border.
Title pages printed in red and black.
Photographic illustrations and maps in black and white.
The set forms a cohesive collection, with particularly decorative library presentation.
All six bindings show a nice color and decorative unity. The gilding remains clearly visible.
Some handling marks, rubbing, and minor signs of use are perceptible on covers and spines. The photographed pages are in good condition and easily readable.
The set retains a fine bibliophilic appearance.
Historical and collectible interest
This collection has special appeal for World War II and German occupation enthusiasts. Internal French Resistance. Free France and General de Gaulle. Secret services, espionage, and military intelligence. Crossing networks and clandestine operations.
Historical testimonies and memoirs of résistants.
A six-volume set richly documented, devoted to one of the great figures of French intelligence during World War II.
Photos are an integral part of the description.
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